# List of leaders of dependent territories in 2016

This is a List of leaders of dependent territories in 2016'

## Argentina

* Argentine Antarctica (claimed territory)
** administered by the Governor of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica, and the Islands of the South Atlantic Province of the Argentine Republic
** the Argentinian Antarctic claim has not been recognized by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

## Australia

* Ashmore and Cartier Islands (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the Australian Ministry for Major Projects, Territories, and Local Government to 9 July and then by the Ministry for Local Government and Territories
* Australian Antarctic Territory (territory)
** administered by the Australian Antarctic Division under the Minister of Environment to 19 July and then under Minister for the Environment and Energy
** the Australian Antarctic claim has not been recognised by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries
* Christmas Island (territory)
** Administrator – Barry Haase, Administrator of Christmas Island (2014–2017)
** President of Shire – Gordon Thomson, President of the Christmas Island Shire Council (2013–present)
* Cocos (Keeling) Islands (territory)
** Administrator – Barry Haase, Administrator of Cocos Island (2014–2017)
** President of the Shire – Balmut Pirus, President of the Shire Council of Cocos Island (2015–2017)
* Coral Sea Islands (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the Australian Ministry for Major Projects, Territories, and Local Government to 9 July and then by the ministry for Local Government and Territories
* Heard Island and McDonald Islands (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the Australian Antarctic Division of the Ministry of Environment
* Lord Howe Island (unincorporated, self-governed, area of New South Wales)
** Chairman of the Board –
*** Phil Minns, Chairman of the Lord Howe Island Board (2015–2016)
*** Sonja Stewart, Chairman of the Lord Howe Island Board (2016–2019
* Macquarie Island (uninhabited territory of Tasmania)
** administered by the Park and Wildlife Service of the Tasmanian Ministry for Environment, Parks and Heritage
* Norfolk Island (territory)
** Administrator – Gary Hardgrave, Administrator of Norfolk Island (2014–2017)
** Executive Director – Peter Gesling, Executive Director of Norfolk Island (2015–2016)
** General Manager – Lotta Jackson, General Manager of Norfolk Island (2016–2019)
** Mayor – Robin Adams, Mayor of Norfolk Island (2016–2021)
* Torres Strait Islands (territory with a special status fitting the native land rights)
** Chairperson of the Regional Authority –
*** Joseph Elu, Chairperson of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (2012–2016)
*** Pedro Stephen Napau, Chairperson of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (2016–present) )

## Brazil

* Brazilian Antarctica (claimed territory)
** Chairman of the National Commission on Antarctic Matters (Minister of External Relations of Brazil) –
*** Mauro Vieira, Chairman of the Brazilian National Commission on Antarctic Matters (2014–2016)
*** José Serra, Chairman of the Brazilian National Commission on Antarctic Matters (2016–2019)
** the Brazilian Antarctic claim has not been recognized by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries

## Chile

* Chilean Antarctic Territory (claimed territory)
** Governor of Province – Patricio Oyarzo Gaez, Governor of Antártica Chilena Province (2014–2017)
** the Chilean Antarctic claim has not been recognized by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries
* Easter Island (territory)
** Governor of Province Melania Carolina Hotu Hey, Governor of Easter Island Province (2015–2018)
** Mayor – Pero Edmunds Paoa, Mayor of Easter Island (2012–present)

## People's Republic of China (PRC)

* Hong Kong (special administrative region)
** Chief Executive – Leung Chun-ying, Chief Executive of Hong Kong (2012–2017)
* Macau (special administrative region)
** Chief Executive – Fernando Chui, Chief Executive of Macau (2009–2019)

## Denmark

* Faroe Islands (autonomous territory)
** High Commissioner – Dan Michael Knudsen, High Commissioner of the Faroe Islands (2008–2017)
** Prime Minister – Aksel V. Johannesen, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands (2015–2019)
* Greenland (autonomous territory)
** High Commissioner – Mikaela Engell, High Commissioner of Greenland (2011–present)
** Prime Minister – Kim Kielsen, Prime Minister of Greenland (2014–2021)

## Ecuador

* Galápagos Islands (province)
** Governor and Chairman of the Governing Council – Eliécer Cruz Bedón, Governor and Chairman of the Governing Council with Special Regime of Galapagos Island (2015–2017)

## Finland

* Åland Islands (autonomous region)
** Governor – Peter Lindbäck, Governor of Åland Islands (1999–present)
** Premier – Katrin Sjögren, Premier of Åland Islands (2015–2019)

## France

* Bassas da India (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
* Clipperton Island (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the French minister of Overseas France through the high commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia
* Europa Island (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
* French Guiana (Guyane) (overseas département and region)
** Prefect –
*** Éric Spitz, Prefect of French Guiana (2013–2016)
*** Yves de Roquefeuil, Acting Prefect of French Guiana (2016)
*** Martin Jaeger, Prefect of French Guiana (2016–2017
** President of the Territorial Authority – Rodolphe Alexandre, President of the Territorial Authority of Guyane (2015–2021)
* French Polynesia (overseas country)
** High Commissioner –
*** Lionel Beffre, High Commissioner of French Polynesia (2013–2016)
*** Marc Tschiggfrey, Acting High Commissioner of French Polynesia (2016)
*** René Bidal, High Commissioner of French Polynesia (2016–2019)
** President – Édouard Fritch, President of French Polynesia (2014–present)
* French Southern and Antarctic Lands (overseas territory)
** Administrator-Superior – Cécile Pozzo di Borgo, Administrator Superior of French Southern and Antarctic Lands (2014–2018)
** the French Antarctic claim (Adélie Land) has not been recognized by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries
* Glorioso Islands (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
* Guadeloupe (overseas département and region)
** Prefect – Jacques Billant, Prefect of Guadeloupe (2014–2017)
** President of the Regional Council – Ary Chalus, President of the Regional Council of Guadeloupe (2015–present)
** President of the Departmental Council – Josette Borel-Lincertin, President of the Departmental Council of Guadeloupe (2015–2021)
* Juan de Nova Island (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
* Martinique (overseas département and region)
** Prefect – Fabrice Rigoulet-Roze, Prefect of Martinique (2014–2017)
** President of the Executive Council – Alfred Marie-Jeanne, President of the Executive Council of Martinique (2015–2021)
* Mayotte (overseas département and region)
** Prefect –
*** Seymour Morsy, Prefect of Mayotte (2014–2016)
*** Bruno André, Acting Prefect of Mayotte (2016)
*** Frédéric Veau, Prefect of Mayotte (2016–2018)
** President of the Departmental Council – Soibahadine Ibrahim Ramadani, President of the Departmental Council of Mayotte (2015–2021)
* New Caledonia (overseas country)
** High Commissioner –
*** Vincent Bouvier, High Commissioner of New Caledonia (2014–2016)
*** Laurent Cabrera, Acting High Commissioner of New Caledonia (2016)
*** Thierry Lataste, High Commissioner of New Caledonia (2016–2019)
** President of the Government – Philippe Germain, President of the Government of New Caledonia (2015–2019)
* Réunion (overseas département and region)
** Prefect – Dominique Sorain, Prefect of Réunion (2014 - 2017)
** President of the Regional Council – Didier Robert, President of the Regional Council of Réunion (2010–2021)
** President of the Departmental Council – Nassimah Dindar, President of the Departmental Council of Réunion (2015–2017)
* Saint-Barthélemy (Territorial collectivity)
** Prefect – the prefect of Guadeloupe has also been state representative in Saint Barthélemy since 2007
** Prefect-delegated – Anne Laubies, Prefect delegated of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin (2015–2018)
** President of the Territorial Council – Bruno Magras, President of the Territoria Council of Saint-Barthélemy (2007–present)
* Saint-Martin (Territorial collectivity)
** Prefect – the prefect of Guadeloupe has also been state representative in Saint Martin since 2007
** Prefect-delegated – Anne Laubies, Prefect delegated of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin (2015–2017)
** President of the Territorial Council – Aline Hanson, President of the Territoria Council of Saint-Martin (2013–2017)
* Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (overseas collectivity)
** Prefect –
*** Jean-Christophe Bouvier, Prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (2014–2016)
*** Henri Jean, Prefect of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (2016–2018)
** President of the General Council – Stéphane Artano, President of the General Council of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon (2006–2017)
* Tromelin Island (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the administrator of the Territory of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands
* Wallis and Futuna (overseas collectivity)
** Administrator-Superior – Marcel Renouf, Administrator Superior of Wallis and Futuna (2015–2017)
** President of the Territorial Assembly – Mikaele Kulimoetoke, President of the Territorial Assembly of Wallis and Futuna (2014–2017)
** Alo (chiefdom of Wallis and Futuna)
*** King –
**** Petelo Sea, King of Alofi (2014–2016)
**** Filipo Katoa, King of Alofi (2016–2018)
** Sigave (chiefdom of Wallis and Futuna)
*** King – Eufenio Takala, King of Sigave (2016–present)
** President of the Territorial Assembly – Mikaele Kulimoetoke, President of the Territorial Assembly of Wallis and Futuna (2014–2017)
** Wallis (chiefdom of Wallis and Futuna)
*** King –
**** Felice Tominiko Halagahu, King of Wallis (co-claimant, 2016–present)
**** Patalione Kanimoa, King of Wallis (co-claimant, 2016–present)

## Netherlands

* Aruba (autonomous territory)
** Governor – Fredis Refunjol, Governor of Aruba (2004–2017)
** Prime Minister – Mike Eman, Prime Minister of Aruba (2009–2017)
* Bonaire (special municipality)
** Lieutenant Governor – Edison Rijna, Lieutenant Governor of Bonaire (2014–present)
* Curaçao (autonomous territory)
** Governor – Lucille George-Wout, Governor of Curaçao (2013–present)
** Prime Minister –
*** Ben Whiteman, Prime Minister of Curaçao (2015–2016)
*** Hensley Koeiman, Prime Minister of Curaçao (2016–2017)
* Saba (special municipality)
** Lieutenant Governor – Jonathan G. A. Johnson, Lieutenant Governor of Saba (2008–present)
* Sint Eustatius (special municipality)
** Lieutenant Governor –
*** Gerald Berkel, Lieutenant Governor of Sint Eustatius (2010–2016)
*** Julian Woodley, Acting Lieutenant Governor of Sint Eustatius (2016–2018)
* Sint Maarten (autonomous territory)
** Governor – Eugene Holiday, Governor of Sint Maarten (2010–present)
** Prime Minister – William Marlin, Prime Minister of Sint Maarten (2015–2017)

## New Zealand

* Cook Islands (self-governing territory)
** High Commissioner – Nick Hurley, High Commissioner of the Cook Islands (2015–2017)
** Queen's Representative – Tom Marsters, Queen's Representative of the Cook Islands (2013–present)
** Prime Minister – Henry Puna, Prime Minister of the Cook Islands (2010–2020)
* Niue (associated state)
** High Commissioner – Ross Ardern, High Commissioner of Niue (2014–2018)
** Premier – Toke Talagi, Premier of Niue (2008–2020)
* Ross Dependency (New Zealand Antarctic Territory) (territory)
** administered by the New Zealand Antarctic Division
** the New Zealand Antarctic claim has not been recognised by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries
* Tokelau (territory)
** Administrator –
*** Linda Te Puni, Administrator of Tokelau (2015–2016)
*** David Nicholson, Administrator of Tokelau (2016–2017)
** Head of Government –
*** Siopili Perez, Head of Government of Tokelau (2015–2016)
*** Afega Gaualofa, Head of Government of Tokelau (2016–2017)

## Norway

* Bouvet Island (territory)
** administered by the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security from Oslo
* Jan Mayen (territory)
** administered by the governor of Nordland county in the Kingdom of Norway
* Peter I Island (territory)
** administered by the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security from Oslo
* Queen Maud Land (territory)
** administered by the Polar Department of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security from Oslo
** the Norwegian Antarctic claim has not been recognised by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries
* Svalbard (territory)
** Governor – Kjerstin Askholt, Governor of Svalbard (2015–2021)

## Portugal

* Azores (autonomous region)
** Representative of the (Portuguese) Republic – Pedro Manuel dos Reis Alves Catarino, Representative of the Republic in Azores (2011–present)
** President of the Government – Vasco Cordeiro, President of the Government of the Azores (2012–2020)
* Madeira (autonomous region)
** Representative of the (Portuguese) Republic – Irineu Cabral Barreto, Representative of the Republic in Madeira (2011–present)
** President of the Government – Miguel Albuquerque, President of the Government of the Madeira (2015–present)

## Spain

* Alborán Island (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the Ayuntamiento de Almería the Comarca of Almería of the Kingdom of Spain
* Alhucemas Islands (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the Spanish Government
* Canary Islands (autonomous community)
** Government-Delegate –
*** Enrique Hernández Bento, Government Delegate in the Canary Islands (2015–2016)
*** Mercedes Roldós Caballero, Government Delegate in the Canary Islands (2016–2018
** President – Fernando Clavijo Batlle, President of the Canary Islands (2015–2019)
* Ceuta (autonomous city)
** Government-Delegate – Nicolás Fernández Cucurull, Government Delegate in Ceuta (2015–2018)
** Mayor-President – Juan Jesús Vivas, Mayor-President of Ceuta (2001–present)
* Chafarinas Islands (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the Spanish Government
* Melilla (autonomous city)
** Government Delegate – Abdelmalik El Barkani Abdelkader, Government Delegate in Melilla (2011–2018)
** Mayor-President – Juan José Imbroda, Mayor-President of Melilla (2000–2019)
* Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the Spanish Government

## South Africa

* Prince Edward Islands (uninhabited territory)
** administered by the Director of Southern Ocean and Antarctic Support of the South African ministry for Branch of Oceans and Coasts of the Department of Environmental Affairs

## United Kingdom / British Crown

* Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Overseas Territory)
** Administrator – Michael Wigston, Administrator of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (2015–2017)
* Anguilla (Overseas Territory)
** Governor – Christina Scott, Governor of Anguilla (2013–2017)
** Chief Minister – Victor Banks, Chief Minister of Anguilla (2015–2020)
* Bermuda (Overseas Territory)
** Governor –
*** George Fergusson, Governor of Bermuda (2012–2016)
*** Ginny Ferson, Acting Governor of Bermuda (2016) )
*** John Rankin, Governor of Bermuda (2016–present)
** Premier – Michael Dunkley, Premier of Bermuda (2014–2017)
* British Antarctic Territory (Overseas Territory)
** Commissioner –
*** Peter Hayes, Commissioner for the British Antarctic Territory (2012–2016)
*** John Kittmer, Commissioner for the British Antarctic Territory (2016–2017)
** Administrator –
*** Henry Burgess, Administrator of the British Antarctic Territory (2011- 2016)
*** Stuart Doubleday, Administrator of the British Antarctic Territory (2016–present)
** the British Antarctic claim has not been recognised by the United Nations, US, Russia, or by most other countries
* British Indian Ocean Territory (Chagos Islands) (Overseas Territory)
** Commissioner –
*** Peter Hayes, Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory (2012–2016)
*** John Kittmer, Commissioner for the British Indian Ocean Territory (2016–2017)
** Administrator –
*** Tom Moody, Administrator of British Indian Ocean Territory (2013–2016)
*** Nicola Carnie, Administrator of British Indian Ocean Territory (2016–2017)
* British Virgin Islands (Overseas Territory)
** Governor – John Duncan, Governor of the British Virgin Islands (2014–2017)
** Premier – Orlando Smith, Premier of the British Virgin Islands (2011–2019)
* Cayman Islands (Overseas Territory)
** Governor – Helen Kilpatrick, Governor of the Cayman Islands (2013–2018)
** Premier – Alden McLaughlin, Premier of the Cayman Islands (2013–2021)
* Falkland Islands (Overseas Territory)
** Governor – Colin Roberts, Governor of the Falkland Islands (2014–2017)
* Gibraltar (Overseas Territory)
** Governor –
*** Alison MacMillan, Acting Governor of Gibraltar (2015–2016)
*** Ed Davis, Governor of Gibraltar (2016–2020)
** Chief Minister – Fabian Picardo, Chief Minister of Gibraltar (2011–present)
* Guernsey (Crown dependency)
** Monarch – Elizabeth II, Duke of Normandy (1952–present)
** Lieutenant-Governor –
*** Sir Richard Collas, Acting Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey (2015–2016)
*** Sir Ian Corder, Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey (2016–present)
** Bailiff – Sir Richard Collas, Bailiff of Guernsey (2012–2020)
** Chief Minister – Jonathan Le Tocq, Chief Minister of Guernsey (2014–2016)
** President of the Policy and Resources Committee – Gavin St Pier, President of the Policy and Resources Committee of Guernsey (2016–2020)
** Alderney (self-governing island of Guernsey)
*** President of the States – Stuart Trought, President of the States of Alderney (2011 – 2019)
** Sark (self-governing island of Guernsey)
*** Seigneur –
**** Michael Beaumont, Seigneur of Sark (1974–2016)
**** Christopher Beaumont, Seigneur of Sark (2016–present)
* Jersey (Crown dependency)
** Monarch – Elizabeth II, Duke of Normandy (1952–present)
** Lieutenant-Governor –
*** Sir John McColl, Lieutenant Governor of Jersey (2011–2016)
*** Sir William Bailhache, Acting Lieutenant Governor of Jersey (2016–2017)
** Bailiff – William Bailhache, Bailiff of Jersey (2015–2019)
** Chief Minister – Ian Gorst, Chief Minister of Jersey (2011–2018)
* Isle of Man (Crown dependency)
** Monarch – Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann (1952–present)
** Lieutenant-Governor –
*** Adam Wood, Lieutenant-Governor of Man (2011–2016)
*** David Doyle, Acting Lieutenant-Governor of Man (2016)
*** Sir Richard Gozney, Lieutenant-Governor of Man (2016–2021)
** Chief Minister –
*** Allan Bell, Chief Minister of the Isle of Man (2011–2016)
*** Howard Quayle, Chief Minister of the Isle of Man (2016–2021)
* Montserrat (Overseas Territory)
** Governor – Elizabeth Carriere, Governor of Montserrat (2015–2018)
** Premier – Donaldson Romeo, Premier of Montserrat (2014–2019)
* Pitcairn Islands (Overseas Territory)
** Governor – Jonathan Sinclair, Governor of the Pitcairn Islands (2014–2017)
** Administrator – Alan Richmond, Administrator of the Pitcairn Islands (2014–2016)
*** Robin Shackell, Temporary Administrator of the Pitcairn Islands (2016)
*** Nicola Hebb, Administrator of the Pitcairn Islands (2016–2018)
** Mayor – Shawn Christian, Mayor of the Pitcairn Islands (2014–2019)
* Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (Overseas Territory)
** Saint Helena
*** Governor –
**** Mark Andrew Capes, Governor of Saint Helena (2011–2016)
**** Sean Burns, Acting Governor of Saint Helena (2016)
**** Lisa Phillips, Governor of Saint Helena (2016–2019)
**** Sean Burns, Acting Governor of Saint Helena (for Lisa Phillips) (2016)
** Ascension
*** Governor –
**** Mark Andrew Capes, Governor of Ascension (2011–2016)
**** Lisa Phillips, Governor of Ascension (2016–2019)
*** Administrator – Marc Holland, Administrator of Ascension (2014–2018)
** Tristan da Cunha
*** Governor –
**** Mark Andrew Capes, Governor of Tristan da Cunha (2011–2016)
**** Lisa Phillips, Governor of Tristan da Cunha (2016–2019)
*** Administrator –
**** Alex Mitham, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha (2013–2016)
**** Anne Biddle, Acting Administrator of Tristan da Cunha (for Alex Mitham) (2016)
**** Anne Biddle, Acting Administrator of Tristan da Cunha (2016)
**** Sean Burns, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha (2016–2020) )
* South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (Overseas Territory)
** administrated by the governor of the Falklands
* Turks and Caicos Islands (Overseas Territory)
** Governor –
*** Peter Beckingham, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2013–2016)
*** Anya Williams, Acting Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2016)
*** John Freeman, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2016–2019)
** Premier –
*** Rufus Ewing, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2012–2016)
*** Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands (2016–present)

## United States

* American Samoa (unincorporated territory)
** Governor – Lolo Matalasi Moliga, Governor of American Samoa (2013–2021)
* Baker Island (unincorporated territory)
** administrated by the US Department of the Interior
* Guam (unincorporated territory)
** Governor – Eddie Calvo, Governor of Guam (2011–2019)
* Guantánamo Bay (rented naval station)
** Commander – David Culpepper, Commander of the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station (2015–2018)
* Howland Island (unincorporated territory)
** administered by the US Department of the Interior
* Jarvis Island (unincorporated territory)
** administered by the US Department of the Interior
* [[File:|23x15px|border |alt=|link=]] Johnston Atoll (unincorporated territory)
** administered by the US Department of the Interior
* Kingman Reef (unincorporated territory)
** administered by the US Department of the Interior
* Midway Atoll (unincorporated territory)
** administered by the US Department of the Interior
* Navassa Island (unincorporated territory)
** administered by the US Department of the Interior
* Northern Mariana Islands (Commonwealth)
** Governor – Ralph Torres, Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands (2015–present)
* Palmyra Atoll (incorporated territory)
** administered by the US Department of the Interior
* Puerto Rico (Commonwealth)
** Governor – Alejandro García Padilla, Governor of Puerto Rico (2013–2017)
* United States Virgin Islands (unincorporated territory)
** Governor – Kenneth Mapp, Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (2015–2019)
* Wake Island (unincorporated territory)
** administered by the US Department of the Interior

## Others

* Antarctica (territory with international status under the regulations of Antarctic Treaty, signed by 50 states; uninhabited territory)
** Executive-Secretary – Manfred Reinke (Germany), Executive Secretary of Antarctic Treaty Secretariat (2009–2017)
* Marie Byrd Land
** unclaimed territory in Antarctica
* Paracel Islands
** occupied by the People's Republic of China; claimed by Vietnam and the Republic of China (Taiwan)
* Spratly Islands
** claimed in their entirety by the People's Republic of China, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Vietnam; portions claimed by Malaysia and the Philippines; about 45 islands are occupied by relatively small numbers of military forces from the People's Republic of China, Malaysia, the Philippines, the Republic of China (Taiwan), and Vietnam; Brunei has established a fishing zone that overlaps a southern reef, but has not made any formal claim