Brian Canty
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Brian George John Canty, CBE (23 October 1931 – 3 March 2024) was a British diplomat who served as Governor of Anguilla from 1989 to 1992.[1][2][3] He was the designer of Anguilla's flag, which was first flown in 1990.[4] He served as Deputy Governor of Bermuda from 1986 to 1989 under Governor Viscount Dunrossil and later Sir Desmond Langley and was Acting Governor of Bermuda during Hurricane Emily in September 1987.
Canty was appointed an OBE in 1988 and promoted to CBE in 1993.[5][6]
Canty died on 3 March 2024, at the age of 92.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Canty, Brian George John". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "Appointments". The Times. 2 September 1989. p. 10.
- ^ "Brian G.J. Canty". CaribbeanElections.com. Archived from the original on 12 March 2022. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "National Flags". Government of Anguilla.
- ^ "No. 51365". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 11 June 1988.
- ^ "No. 53153". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 31 December 1992. p. 17.
- ^ "Brian George John Canty CBE". The Telegraph. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.