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Change of British High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea in August 2018
Mr Keith Scott has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
Mr Keith Scott has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea.
Mr Keith Scott has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea in succession to Mr Simon Tonge. Mr Scott will take up his appointment in August 2018.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Keith Scott
Married to: Carly Scott
Children: Two
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Published 30 May 2018