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Pitcairn Islands Government 1996
Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie, and Oeno Islands
dependent territory of the UK
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Administrative divisions:
none (dependent territory of the UK)
none (dependent territory of the UK)
Celebration of the Birthday of the Queen (second Saturday in June)
Local Government Ordinance of 1964
18 years of age; universal with three years residency
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by UK High
Commissioner to New Zealand and Governor (non-resident) of the Pitcairn
Islands Robert John ALSTON (since NA); Commissioner (non-resident) G.D.
HARRAWAY (since NA; is the liaison person between the governor and the
Island Council)
Island Magistrate and Chairman of the Island Council Jay WARREN (since NA)
elections take place each December; last held NA December 1994 (next to be
held NA December 1995); results - percent of vote NA; seats - (11 total, 5
elected) all independents
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Political parties and leaders:
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Other political or pressure groups:
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Diplomatic representation in US:
none (dependent territory of the UK)
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US diplomatic representation:
none (dependent territory of the UK)
blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the
Pitcairn Islander coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the
coat of arms is yellow, green, and light blue with a shield featuring a
yellow anchor
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