Mrs Karen Bell has been appointed High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu, as we reopen our resident High Commission in Port Vila.
Richard Butler | RNZ | Jun 4th, 2019
Mrs Karen Bell has been appointed High Commissioner to the Republic of Vanuatu, as we reopen our resident High Commission in Port Vila. She will succeed the current, non-resident High Commissioner, Mr David Ward, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mrs Bell will take up her appointment during summer 2019.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Karen Bell
Married to: Adrian Bell
Children: Two
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