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New Lieutenant Governor arrives on the island

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The Isle of Man's next Lieutenant Governor arrived on the island yesterday. 

Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer succeeds Sir Richard Gozney.

Sir John has served in the British Army for 39 years in a career which has included tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Arriving at Government House yesterday evening, he was welcomed by First Deemster & Clerk of the Rolls, His Honour Andrew Corlett.

Sir John’s swearing in ceremony at Castle Rushen will take place tomorrow (Wednesday).

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