Government

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) was formed in 1985 as a separate British territory under a Commissioner. It had previously been part of the Falkland Islands Dependencies. The Commissioner has vested in him, legal, financial and administrative authority and responsibility for the governance of the island. The Commissioner, who is currently Governor of the Falkland Islands, resides in Stanley, Falkland Islands. A Government Officer represents him on South Georgia.

Government income cannot possibly address the range of challenges confronting South Georgia 's unique environmental and historical resources. For this reason, a new, private, charitable - and international - entity was essential. The South Georgia Heritage Trust was formed in 2005.