David James Hollamby (1945–2016) served as Governor of Saint Helena from 24 June 1999 to 29 September 2004.[1][2] He was preceded by David Leslie Smallman and succeeded by Michael Clancy. He oversaw the return of British citizenship to citizens of the island in May 2002.[3] He was also responsible, alongside the FCO for rejecting SHELCO's airport proposals for the island, which resulted in protests.[4]

David J Hollamby
Governor of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
In office
24 June 1999 – 29 September 2004
Preceded byDavid Leslie Smallman
Succeeded byMichael Clancy

References edit

  1. ^ SaintHelenaIsland.info
  2. ^ WorldStatesmen.org
  3. ^ "St Helena celebrates the restoration of full citizenship". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022.
  4. ^ "The Governor of St Helena | Saint Helena Island Info: All about St Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean".