St Helena : St. Helena's Tourism and Investment Policies Finalised
Submitted by Saint Helena Herald (Juanita Brock) 22.11.2006 (Article Archived on 06.12.2006)
The Tourism and Investment Policies for St Helena have been finalised as approved by Executive Council and will be effective from 1 January 2007.
Tourism and Investment Policies Finalised
The Tourism and Investment Policies for St Helena have been finalised as approved by Executive Council and will be effective from 1 January 2007.
This follows extensive public consultation and weeks of discussions about comments raised by the public. Additionally St Helena’s UK partners, the Department For International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, were consulted and the policies have received their support.
Before he left, Governor Clancy on behalf of the Executive Council said: “Finalising the policies is a major step forward and one which should go a long way in enabling a sustainable and vibrant economy to the benefit of St Helena. Much hard work has gone into this policy framework and we look forward to seeing the benefits for St Helena.”
The final policies include a number of amendments including several addressing concerns raised by the public. For example, on the Chief Secretary Housing Estate Executive Council has agreed that a number of the houses will be set aside to lease for development/investment by St Helenians. These are Red Gate, Wranghams, Signal House, Sydenham House and Verandah Quarters. The other houses are Luffkins, Cliff Top, Longwood Farm House, and New Ground House and these will be open to lease from any investor.
Copies of the final policies are now available from the Receptionist at the Office of the Chief Secretary and will also be placed in the Public Library and posted on SHG’s website. Work on supporting policies is progressing.
Public Relations/Information Office
Office of the Chief Secretary
22 November 2006
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