Britain names new High Commissioner

EDWARD Clay, a former British High Commissioner to Kampala and Ambassador to Rwanda was yesterday announced as the new High Commissioner to Cyprus.

He replaces David Madden, who is moving to take up the position of Ambassador to Athens. Madden was originally to be replaced by John Martin, who died unexpectedly in January.

Married with three daughters, Clay, 54, has also previously served as Counsellor and Head of Chancery in Nicosia. He is currently serving as a Director of Public Services at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London.

Clay will take over as High Commissioner in May.

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