Videotaped Statements in support of Robert Gaines-Cooper by Individual Witnesses

Robert Gaines-Cooper vs HMRC

Reverend French Chang-Him

... What I feel about Robert is that his heart is here in the Seychelles..”

The Right Reverend French Chang-Him is the former Bishop of the Diocese of the Seychelles and the Archbishop of the Indian Ocean.

Marie Therese Geva René

... If he had to choose one place to stay and not travel on, it would be the Seychelles.. and he would stay for good...”

Ms. Rene is the Chairperson of the National Council for Children ("NCC") in the Seychelles.

Sir James Mancham

... If anyone deserves to be Seychellois, it’s Gaines-Cooper...”

Sir Mancham is the founding president of the Seychelles, and member of the Council of the Universal Peace Federation.

John Pugh

... I think he has reached the stage with his present thinking... all he wants out of life is here in the Seychelles...”

John Pugh is the former British High Commissioner to the Seychelles.

Michael Landon

... I've always known Robert as saying Seychelles is his home. I've not heard him relate to any other of the properties he owns as his home.”

Michael Landon is the Managing Director of Venner Trading SA (formerly LMA International S.A. Group).

David Curtis-Bennett

... This is definitely his home. He has business interests all over the world.. whenever he can he comes back here...”

David Curtis-Bennett is the Managing Director of Chelle Medical Limited and of Inter-Medical Supplies ("IMS").