Following the public consultation exercise earlier this year the St Helena Government has approved six strategic objectives for the Island. The objectives are as follows:

1. Improved Access

2. Improve the Standard of Education for the People of St Helena

3. Development of a Sustainable and Vibrant Economy to the Benefit of St Helena

4. Develop a Healthy Community in a Safe Environment

5. Promote and Develop a Sustainable Workforce

6. Continue to Develop and Establish the Democratic and Human Rights and Self-Determination of the People of St Helena

When asked about the remaining objectives, Acting Deputy Secretary, Gillian Francis, said: "They will not be forgotten but will be taken into consideration when implementing the six selected objectives." She added: "Departmental business plans for the next three year period [2004 – 2007] will be developed to support the objectives."