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1: INCREASE IN BASIC ISLAND PENSION & INCOME RELATED BENEFITS - St Helena (Business News) - 25.05.2013

Recipients of Basic Island Pension (BIP) and Income Related Benefits (IRB) are to receive a 2% increase, backdated to 1 April 2013.

2: St Helena COMMEMORATION OF THE DEATH OF NAPOLEON - St Helena (Heritage) - 19.05.2013

On Sunday 5 May, many gathered at Alarm Forest to mark the commemoration of the death of Napoleon.

3: St Helena: RESURFACING OF MIDDLE WHARF - St Helena (Business News) - 19.05.2013

The Middle Wharf Resurfacing Project is now entering its final few weeks and on completion will provide a new, structurally sound, safe and well engineered improvement to the wharf infrastructure.

4: St helena Explores The Joy of Stats - St Helena (Business News) - 19.05.2013

A programme called the Joy of Stats will be broadcast on local TV on Monday 13 May at 7:30pm, repeating on Wednesday 15 and Friday 17 May, both at 7:30pm.

5: B.A.T WINS ST HELENA INTERNATIONAL HOUSING COMPETITION - St Helena (Business News) - 19.05.2013

One of the top 20 young architecture practices of Spain has won the opportunity to develop a new generation of homes for St Helena. A jury of local residents decided to award BILBOKO ARKITEKTURA TALDEA (Bilbao Architecture Team) the first prize for a number of reasons.

6: ROYAL NAVY ‘RFA BLACK ROVER’ TO VISIT ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 19.05.2013

The Royal Navy’s RFA Black Rover will visit St Helena from Monday 20 to Thursday 23 May 2013. Captain I N Pilling and his crew of 58 will be visiting St Helena on a routine call, before embarking on wider regional engagements.

7: St Helena GENERAL ELECTION 2013 DATE - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.05.2013

The Acting Governor Owen¡¦ O¡¦Sullivan has now agreed a date for the General Election 2013, which will take place on Wednesday 17 July 2013.

8: St Helena EXCO MEETING OF 14 MAY 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 19.05.2013

ExCo sat this morning to consider a relatively light agenda, which is to be expected given purdah conventions.

9: ASCENSION ISLAND PROUDLY RAISES ITS NEW FLAG - St Helena (Heritage) - 19.05.2013

On Saturday morning on 11 May 2013, many gathered outside the Ascension Island Government building in Georgetown to witness a significant occasion in the Island’s history.

10: TONY EARNSHAW TO DEPART ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 05.05.2013

Tony Earnshaw, Director of the Environment and Natural Resources Directorate (ENRD), is to leave St Helena, departing on Sunday 26 May 2013.

11: VISIT BY LUCY FAITHFUL FOUNDATION – CHILD SAFEGUARDING IN ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 05.05.2013

Mr Mike Sheath (pictured) and Mr Adrian Todd from the Lucy Faithful Foundation will arrive on St Helena on 11 May 2013 for two weeks

12: St Helena: PUBLICATION OF SOCIAL POLICY PLAN DELAYED - St Helena (Business News) - 05.05.2013

The first draft of the Social Policy Plan was due to be completed and shared at scheduled community meetings during May and June, following the series of participation meetings that took place earlier in the year.

13: DEFIBRILLATOR DONATED TO ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 28.04.2013

The UK South East Coast Ambulance Service has generously donated a defibrillator to the St Helena Police Service. The gift was facilitated by Sharon Graham, a personal safety trainer, who was on-island in September 2012.

14: St Helena GENERAL ELECTION 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 28.04.2013

Are you on the Register of Electors? If not, you will not be eligible to stand for election, or to vote.

15: St Helena ENVIRONMENTAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT FORUM - St Helena (Business News) - 28.04.2013

Jamestown Community Centre hosted the Environmental Management Division's (EMD) stakeholder engagement forum on 18 April.

16: St Helena: Dissolution of Legislative Council - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 21.04.2013

The dissolution of Council in 2013 will be the first since the commencement of the 2009 Constitution. This note flags the principal consequences of dissolution; it is intended for distribution to outgoing Members of Legislative Council, Managers in the Public Service (to be cascaded down), and all candidates in the election. Copies will be issued to the Media. The text has been seen and approved by HE The Governor and by the Chief Secretary.

17: REVIEW OF MARITIME SECTOR OF ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 20.04.2013

St Helena has a long and proud maritime tradition and has the potential for recreational tours, water sports, observation of local marine life and sports fishing.

18: St Helena: EXCO Report: 16 April 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 20.04.2013

Today we began our meeting with discussion of a paper presented by the Attorney General, which sought approval for the number of Council Committees to be reduced from eight to five and for work to be taken forward to produce detailed proposals on how the Committees should be structured

19: KEEGAN WINS PAS HOUSING DESIGN COMPETITION - St Helena (Business News) - 20.04.2013

Keegan Yon has won the competition among students of Prince Andrew School to design a Home for the Future.

20: St Helena CONSTITUTIONAL POLL – RESULTS - St Helena (Legal) - 07.04.2013

On Saturday 23 March 2013, a Poll was held on St Helena, on the question of a Chief Councillor, raised in the recent discussion paper ‘Improving Democracy and Accountability’

21: FIRST EVER ASCENSION ISLAND FLAG TO FLY - St Helena (Heritage) - 07.04.2013

His Excellency Mark Capes, Governor of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, has warmly welcomed Royal approval of the design of the first ever flag of Ascension Island, saying:

22: A NATIONAL AGRICULTURE POLICY FOR ST HELENA - St Helena (Agriculture) - 07.04.2013

St Helena’s Sustainable Economic Development Plan highlights that whilst tourism will be the largest activity driving development of our economy, it will not be the only activity.

23: QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY PARTY 2013 - St Helena (Heritage) - 07.04.2013

This year the Queen’s Birthday Party (QBP) at Plantation House will be held on Friday 19 April. Although HM The Queen’s actual birthday is on 21 April, in St Helena there will a public holiday to mark the occasion on Monday 17 June 2013.

24: St Helena Announcement BUDGET SPEECH, March 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 24.03.2013

Financial Secretary Colin Owen today delivered his first Budget Speech to Legislative Council, including Estimates of Recurrent Revenue, Expenditure and Capital Expenditure. He said that:

25: COMMONWEALTH DAY 2013 ‘OPPORTUNITY THROUGH ENTERPRISE’ - St Helena (Heritage) - 23.03.2013

This year’s Commonwealth Day (held each year on the second Monday in March) celebrated economic innovation throughout the Commonwealth and a shared commitment towards youth, social and sustainable enterprise.

26: St Helena: CONSTITUTIONAL POLL – REMINDERS - St Helena (Legal) - 23.03.2013

The Constitution consultation document, ‘Improving Democracy and Accountability’ (which can be viewed on the SHG website on the homepage www.sainthelena.gov.sh), explains that experience of operating the current Council system has encountered practical problems. The problems described in the document can be partially resolved by restoring the direct lines of accountability between Committee Chairmen and Executive Council, reverting to the situation which existed before 2009.

27: ST. HELENA: CONSTITUTIONAL POLL - St Helena (Legal) - 23.03.2013

The Constitution consultation document, ‘Improving Democracy and Accountability’ (which can be viewed on the SHG website on the homepage www.sainthelena.gov.sh), explains that experience of operating the current Council system has encountered practical problems. The problems described in the document can be partially resolved by restoring the direct lines of accountability between Committee Chairmen and Executive Council, reverting to the situation which existed before 2009.

28: INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT IN SHG - St Helena (Business News) - 23.03.2013

Over a period of three weeks, employees of St Helena Government who have been identified as potential new managers through the staff appraisal process, have been undergoing an Introduction to Management course.

29: St Helena Budget Speech 2013/2014 - St Helena (Business News) - 23.03.2013

Before I start my speech I would like to pay tribute to the previous Financial Secretary Paul Blessington, who sadly passed away last year. He was instrumental in SHG’s reform programme and will also be remembered for his excellent work with the scouts and within the community. I look forward to seeing his wife Margaret in the near future when she is back on Island.

30: St Helena EXCO Report: 5 March 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 09.03.2013

Before we began our formal EXCO meeting this morning, all Elected Members were invited to join their EXCO colleagues to meet with Dr Peter Hayes, Director of the Overseas Territories Department of the Foreign Office.

31: St Helena PETER HAYES - TV INTERVIEW - St Helena (Business News) - 09.03.2013

Dr Peter Hayes, Director for the Overseas Territories in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), arrived on Island yesterday (4 March).

32: St Helena CHANGES TO MEDICAL FEES AND CHARGES - St Helena (Business News) - 09.03.2013

The Health and Social Welfare Directorate will increase medical fees and charges by 5.5%, with effect from 1 April 2013.

33: St Helena EXCO Report: 26 February 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 09.03.2013

Executive Council met this morning to consider a varied agenda. Our first paper was presented by Councillor Tony Green. The paper proposed a £1 per week increase in rent for Government Landlord Housing (GLH) properties.

34: St Helena: EXAM SUCCESS - St Helena (Business News) - 09.03.2013

The month of December saw 16 students sit ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and FIA (Foundations in Accountancy) exams, ten received passes in the following examinations

35: FOREIGN OFFICE DIRECTOR TO VISIT ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 09.03.2013

Arriving on the Island on Monday 4 March 2013, will be Dr Peter Hayes, Director for the Overseas Territories in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

36: St Helena: PROPOSED NEW PARKING ARRANGEMENTS IN JAMESTOWN - St Helena (Business News) - 09.03.2013

If you come to Jamestown on a busy day it can be frustrating to drive around and around looking for a suitable parking spot close to the shops and the centre of town. This problem is set to get worse as more vehicles arrive on the Island. Indeed, with the airport up and running in the next few years an even greater strain will be placed on our traffic system.

37: St Helena MARINE AWARENESS 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 09.03.2013

Marine Awareness week 2013 ran from 23 February to 1 March. Activities included an Underwater Clean - up & Marine Life Tour, Beach Clean - up and presentations held in the Consulate Ballroom.

38: St Helena: PRAISES CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN STATISTICIANS ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY - St Helena (Business News) - 09.03.2013

Statistics 2013 participants laud women statisticians for advancing statistical sciences

39: CUSTOMS DUTY EXEMPTION ON SPECTACLES AND HEARING AIDS FOR THOSE ON LOW INCOMES - St Helena (Business News) - 22.02.2013

Following a representation to Executive Council by the Chairman of the Health & Social Welfare Committee, Councillor Cyril Gunnell, it has been agreed by Financial Secretary Colin Owen, that a one-off exemption from payment of Customs Duties on spectacles procured through the Optician, should apply for those in receipt of IRB or earning less than £7,000 per annum. This concession applies for orders placed during the 2013 visit of the Optician – who is currently on-Island and due to leave on 2 April.

40: St Helena: SOCIAL POLICY PLAN – PARTICIPATION EVENTS - St Helena (Business News) - 22.02.2013

Social Policy Planner, Paul McGinnety, will be hosting a series of public participation events around the Island, commencing in March.

41: St Helena DEVELOPMENT AID PLANNING MISSION - St Helena (Business News) - 16.02.2013

The Development Aid Planning Mission (DAPM) will run from 12 - 20 February 2013. The team, from the Department for International Development (DFID), comprises: Suzanne Adcock (St Helena Programme Manager), Mary Thompson (Social Development Adviser) and Doug Winslow (Economic Adviser).

42: St Helena ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN COMPETITION - St Helena (Business News) - 16.02.2013

An architectural competition is being launched by St Helena Government, to encourage architects and designers who have been in practice for no more than five years to develop concepts for a housing project for St Helena, with designs that are innovative and affordable to build.

43: ‘JAMESTOWN: A VISION FOR 2020’ - NOW ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE - St Helena (Business News) - 16.02.2013

St Helena is at a pivotal point in her history with air access and the proposed shift of cargo and freight operations to Rupert’s Bay over the next four years.

44: COMMUNITY GRANT SCHEME DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED TO THURSDAY 28th FEBRUARY - St Helena (Business News) - 16.02.2013

The second round of grants have been awarded under the community grant scheme and nine organisations were successful. Community centres at Blue Hill and Harford, the Girl Guides, St Helena Cricket Association, SHNT, New Horizons, the Farmers Association, WISH and St Helena Community Development Organisation.

45: St Helena: BENEFIT SYSTEM STUDY - St Helena (Business News) - 16.02.2013

Roy Sainsbury and his colleague, Jonathan Bradshaw, from the University of York in the UK, have been reviewing the changes made to the St Helena benefit system in 2011, when the Island introduced its first ever retirement pension scheme

46: St Helena LAND DEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION – REMINDER - St Helena (Business News) - 16.02.2013

The 2008 Land Planning Development Control Ordinance has recently been thoroughly reviewed by officials, the Land Development Control Board, and the Natural Resources, Development and Environment Committee.

47: St Helena KERISHA STEVENS TO UK FOR WHITEHALL ATTACHMENTS - St Helena (Education) - 16.02.2013

SHG Public Relations Officer, Kerisha Stevens, this week travels to the UK to undertake a six-week programme of work experience attached to UK Government Press Offices, funded under the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO’s) Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Fund.

48: St HelenaNEW RADIO STATION LAUNCHED ON WORLD RADIO DAY - St Helena (Business News) - 16.02.2013

Today is United Nations World Radio Day (13 February 2013) and marks two significant developments in the new media organisation on St Helena – the full launch of the first of three new FM radio stations, and the renaming of St Helena Broadcasting (Guaranteed) Corporation Ltd to South Atlantic Media Services Ltd. (SAMS). SHG congratulates the staff and community-run Board of SAMS [formerly SHB(G)C] for this latest milestone in serving the community.

49: St Helena EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ORDINANCE – REMINDER - St Helena (Business News) - 16.02.2013

St Helena’s Employment Rights Ordinance passed through Legislative Council in 2010. Parts of it (subsections 7-10) are already in force - allowing for the creation of an Employment Rights Committee and for work to be undertaken on a possible Minimum Wage.

50: MANTIS GROUP IMPRESSED WITH ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 03.02.2013

A team of six from the Mantis Collection, a group of privately owned boutique hotels and eco-escapes across the globe, have been on St Helena for just under a week and are very impressed with the Island, which they have termed ‘Exceptional’.

51: “ASPIRE TO RESTORE THE SPIRE!”ST JAMES’ CHURCH STEEPLE RESTORATION APPEAL - St Helena (Heritage) - 03.02.2013

An Appeal has been launched to restore the spire of St James’ Church, the oldest Anglican Church in the Southern Hemisphere, led by appeal organisers, Ivy Ellick, OBE and Cathy Hopkins, MBE.

52: IMPROVEMENTS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE - St Helena (Health) - 03.02.2013

The Health and Social Welfare Directorate has recently seen the return of three medical staff and a new addition to their medical team.

53: St Helena: ETHEL CELEBRATES HER CENTURY - St Helena (Heritage) - 03.02.2013

On Monday 28 January, a tea party was held at Plantation House to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mrs Ethel Sim, the eldest resident on the Island. Hosted by HE the Governor and Mrs Capes, the party began at 3pm with family and friends in attendance.

54: REPORT OF SPECIAL EXCO MEETING 29 JANUARY 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 03.02.2013

A special meeting of EXCO was held today to discuss just one paper, introduced by the Chief Secretary, which invited Councillors to consider a document prepared by Enterprise St Helena, entitled, ‘Jamestown – a vision for 2020’; and to agree that the document should be presented to the public for consultation.

55: St Helena ROADS UPDATE - St Helena (Business News) - 03.02.2013

Since the beginning of the year the Roads Section has been busy progressing with the Roads Project. This project is temporarily boosting resources within the Roads Section to try and reduce the backlog of maintenance on St Helena’s road network.

56: PUBLIC TRANSPORT TRIAL RUN - St Helena (Business News) - 03.02.2013

One of the objectives in St Helena’s Sustainable Development plan is to facilitate private, public, tourist and business development across the Island through an improved public transport system.

57: PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS- CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM & UTILITIES DIVESTMENT - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2013

The public are reminded that Public Information Sessions on the proposed changes to the Constitution and the Divestment of Utilities (water and electricity) conclude this week. The information sessions are held in order to inform the public and discuss both issues, and members of the public are encouraged to attend.

58: UNIQUE HOTEL GROUP CONSIDERS ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2013

A team of six from the Mantis Collection, a collection of privately owned boutique hotels and eco-escapes across the globe, will undertake an exploratory eight day visit to St Helena from 23 January, to see if the Island has the right ingredients for its offering and philosophy.

59: HARBOUR VIEW EVACUATION GOES SMOOTHLY - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2013

SHG extends its thanks to the four residents, their relatives and to the Salvation Army, following the evacuation of Harbour View on Monday night of this week.

60: St Helena: RESTRUCTURING – HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2013

SHG is modernising and restructuring to strengthen lines of accountability within Government, and more clearly link policy with political oversight, decision making, programme delivery and value for money.

61: COUNCILLOR RAYMOND WILLIAMS DEPARTS FOR FALKLANDS CONFERENCE - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 26.01.2013

Councillor Raymond Williams departs the Island today Friday 25 January, to attend the 43rd British Island and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) Conference on the Falkland Islands from 11-15 February 2013.

62: WORKS CONTINUE AT PLANTATION HOUSE - St Helena (Business News) - 19.01.2013

Plantation House, the Governor’s Residence, has been buzzing with activity over the last few months as refurbishment work continues.

63: St Helena Public Information Sessions - St Helena (Business News) - 19.01.2013

Councillors will hold an additional Public Information Session, regarding Constitutional reform, at Sandy Bay Community Centre at 7:30pm on Wednesday 23 January. This information session will also cover the Divestment of Utilities (water and electricity).

64: ST HELENA MOORINGS ‘WORLD CLASS’ - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 19.01.2013

St Helena Island now boasts ‘World Class’ moorings. Eight months of hard work and commitment have resulted in a high quality and robust mooring field for visiting yachts. Situated on the Western side of James’ Bay, the new moorings were completed in time for the finish of the 2012 Governor’s Cup Yacht Race and have received fantastic comments from race participants.

65: St Helena CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM: A CHIEF COUNCILLOR? - St Helena (Legal) - 19.01.2013

In 2009 a new Constitution was adopted for St Helena (and for Ascension and Tristan da Cunha). It brought many changes, which seem generally to be thought to have been improvements upon the previous systems, which dated from 1988.

66: PRESENTATION MARKS CONCLUSION OF GOVERNOR’S CUP YACHT RACE - St Helena (Business News) - 12.01.2013

Silver Cloud, the last participant to conclude the Governor’s Cup Yacht Race, finished its race on Monday 7 January at approximately 11am.

67: MEET THE NEW TOURISM DIRECTOR – CATHY ALBERTS - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 12.01.2013

New Director of St Helena Tourism, Cathy Alberts - responsible for the development and promotion of a sustainable tourism industry for St Helena for the benefit of the Saint community, tourism sector and investors - arrived on the Island on 28 December 2012 and takes over from previous Tourism Development Executive, Mike Dean.

68: WARM RECEPTION FOR GOVERNOR’S CUP YACHT RACE PARTICIPANTS - St Helena (Business News) - 12.01.2013

Participants in the biggest ever Governor’s Cup Yacht Race were met with a warm reception on St Helena when they arrived in the early days of January 2013.

69: St Helena: CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM & UTILITIES DIVESTMENT - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 12.01.2013

In the month of January, public information sessions will be held on proposed Constitutional changes as well as offering the provision of information on Utilities Divestment (water and energy).

70: St Helena: EXCO REPORT - meeting of 8 January 2013 - St Helena (Legal) - 12.01.2013

I’m very pleased to be back on St Helena and just in time to meet and congratulate the teams who competed so well in the exciting Governor’s Cup Yacht Race.

71: St Helena BANJO CLAIMS BELLOWS LINE HONOURS - St Helena (Business News) - 06.01.2013

The Governor’s Cup Yacht Race, a downwind 1,750 nautical mile journey from Simon’s Town, South Africa to St Helena, has seen the catamaran yacht Banjo (SA) with its skipper and owner Kevin Webb and crew, Sarel Van der Merwe and Brad Stemmett, claim The Bellows Line Honours Tray by crossing the finishing line on 1 January 2013 at approximately 5:30pm.

72: NEW MEMBER OF MEDIA STANDARDS COMMISSION APPOINTED - St Helena (Business News) - 06.01.2013

With effect from 18 December 2012, Mr Lawson Henry has been appointed by His Excellency Governor Capes as a Member of the St Helena Media Standards Commission. This follows the resignation of Mr Stephen Biggs.

73: St Helena: PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSIONS- - St Helena (Business News) - 06.01.2013

Over the course of January, public information sessions will be held on both proposed Constitutional changes, and the Divestment of Utilities (water and electricity)

74: OVERSEAS TERRITORIES (OTS) JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL REPORT - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.12.2012

‘I attended the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council at Lancaster House, London, from 3 to 5 December.

75: CLOSURE OF SAINT FM - St Helena (Heritage) - 22.12.2012

The UK Government and SHG value the diversity of media and opinion in St Helena, just as in other Overseas Territories, and we recognise Saint FM’s contribution to informing the public and stimulating public debate, as well as its entertainment value.

76: PROJECT ADMINISTRATION MANAGER (CAPE TOWN) - St Helena (Business News) - 22.12.2012

Enterprise St Helena is pleased to announce that John Scipio has been appointed Project Administration Manager in our newly established Cape Town office. John joined ESH with effect from 19thNovember 2012, and was involved in the recent publicity events with His Excellency the Governor, Mark Capes, and the Chief Executive for Economic Development, Julian Morris.

77: St HELENA EXCO MEETING of 18 DECEMBER 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 22.12.2012

Before I discuss today’s ExCo, I would like to report on the special ExCo we had a fortnight ago on Divestment of Energy and Water Utilities. We considered the proposed regulatory framework for Divestment which had been postponed from the previous meeting to allow Councillors a chance to discuss further specific proposals contained within the paper.

78: THE FUTURE OF HOUSING ON ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 22.12.2012

The future of housing on St Helena is a sensitive issue and concerns include three points - how many homes will be built on the Island, who will build these homes and will Saints benefit?

79: ST HELENA CHILDREN’S CHAMPION - St Helena (Business News) - 22.12.2012

Councillor Christine Scipio-O’Dean has been nominated by Legislative Council and has accepted the role of Children’s Champion for St Helena.

80: CLOSURE OF RADIO ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 22.12.2012

Radio St Helena will cease to transmit after 45 years of service, at midnight on Christmas Day. The station has provided the community with news, views and entertainment for the past four decades.

81: St Helena: NEW UTILITIES COMPANY - BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED - St Helena (Business News) - 22.12.2012

Connect Saint Helena Ltd. starts officially trading on 1 April 2013 and is now seeking two individuals to sit on the Board as Non-Executive Directors. It is anticipated that one will take the role of ‘Chair of the Board’.

82: St Helena: COMMUNITY GRANT SCHEME – FIRST ROUND OF GRANTS - St Helena (Business News) - 22.12.2012

The first round of Grants under the Community Grant Scheme has been awarded to The Disabled Persons Aid Society, Sandy Bay Community Centre and St Helena Golf Club.

83: St Helena: 1000TH DIVE FOR DARWIN PROJECT MANAGER - St Helena (Environment) - 22.12.2012

The Environmental Management Directorate’s Darwin Project Manager, Dr Judith Brown, last week completed her 1000th dive in the sub-tropical waters of St Helena Island.

84: St Helena: CHANGES TO THE IMMIGRATION ORDINANCE 2011 - St Helena (Business News) - 22.12.2012

The revised 2011 Immigration Ordinance has been in place for eleven months. This Ordinance updated the 2008 Immigration Control Ordinance with a series of changes which were designed to make the rules around immigration more transparent and development friendly but also simplify processes for both immigrants and returning residents.

85: UK Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement: What does this mean for St Helena? - St Helena (Business News) - 22.12.2012

Last week saw the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement. This is largely viewed as a ‘mini budget’ – a midyear stocktake of how the Government’s finances are progressing. The message seemed to be:

86: St Helena: EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS LAW SET FOR MARCH 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 22.12.2012

St Helena’s Employment Rights Ordinance passed through Legislative Council in 2010. Parts of it (subsections 7-10) are already in force

87: SHAYLA ELLICK AWARDED UNIVERISTY PRIZE FOR HIGHEST MARKS - St Helena (Education) - 09.12.2012

St Helenian student, Shayla Ellick (of Cow Path), has graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a 1st Class Honours Degree in Environmental Management and a University Prize for receiving the highest marks for her course.

88: REAPPOINTMENT OF ST HELENA SHERIFF - St Helena (Legal) - 09.12.2012

Greta Pat Musk MBE JP has been reappointed today as Sheriff of St Helena by Acting Governor Owen O’Sullivan, in the Governor’s Office at the Castle (pictured). This reappointment will take effect from 1 January 2013. The Sheriff’s Prescribed Oaths were taken before the Acting Governor.

89: St Helena DIVESTMENT OF UTILITIES - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.12.2012

At a special meeting of ExCo today (4 December 2012), Council agreed final plans for the Divestment of Energy and Water utilities on St Helena.

90: GOVERNOR ATTENDS JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL IN LONDON - St Helena (Business News) - 09.12.2012

HE Governor Capes this week represents St Helena at the Foreign Office’s Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) at Lancaster House in London (4-5 December), where he is joined by Councillor Derek Thomas. Formerly the Overseas Territories Consultative Council, the JMC now forms the annual meeting between the UK and its Territories and reflects the aspiration expressed in this year’s White Paper of equal partners discussing matters of mutual interest, agreeing priorities and developing plans for implementation.

91: St Helena HELPING ROADS SECTION HELP YOU - St Helena (Business News) - 09.12.2012

The Roads Section’s core purpose is the provision and maintenance of the Island road network. This is a big task, with 45 miles of main roads and over 20 miles of other government roads -

92: St Helena VISIT OF THE RRS ERNEST SHACKLETON - St Helena (Education) - 30.11.2012

The RRS Ernest Shackleton, a Royal Research Ship operated by the British Antarctic Survey, stopped at St Helena yesterday en-route from the UK to Cape Town.

93: St Helena GOVERNOR CAPES RECEIVES GOVERNOR’S CUP TROPHY - St Helena (Education) - 30.11.2012

His Excellency Governor Capes yesterday received the Governor’s Cup itself, which he will present to the winning yacht of this year’s Governor’s Cup Yacht Race.

94: St Helena: FINANCE DIRECTORATE RESTRUCTURING - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 28.11.2012

As announced last week, St Helena Government (SHG) is currently modernising and restructuring. As part of these changes, the Finance Directorate will, from 1 January 2013, form part of Corporate Services.

95: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 27 November 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 28.11.2012

EXCO sat this morning to consider a number of agenda items. Before we entered into the main substance of the meeting, we had a discussion about the recent re-structuring of SHG. I made it clear that the plans provided to ExCo last week were to inform Elected Members, as we already have a clear mandate under the MoU to take this work forward. Further information will be provided both internally in SHG and to the public as the re-structuring progresses.

96: GOVERNOR PROMOTES ST HELENA IN CAPE TOWN - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 28.11.2012

HE the Governor, Mark Capes, arrived in Cape Town from the UK last night (Sunday), to begin a busy three-day programme representing St Helena, including meetings with the British Consul, the Western Cape Government, organisers of the Governor’s Cup Yacht Race,

97: ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND SURFACING ON ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 28.11.2012

Road engineering is not a new practice - over history, many civilisations have developed road building methods.

98: 5th ANNIVERSARY FOR HIS LORDSHIP AND FORMAL OPENING OF ST HELENA SUPREME COURT - St Helena (Legal) - 24.11.2012

The formal opening of St Helena Supreme Court took place today with a special parade to mark the five year anniversary since the appointment of His Lordship, the Chief Justice, Charles Ekins Esq.

99: St Helena: LAUNCH OF SOLID WASTE STRATEGY - St Helena (Environment) - 22.11.2012

St Helena’s new strategy for Solid Waste Management was officially launched on Tuesday 20 November 2012 with a Press Briefing at the Millennium Forest and site visit to the Horse Point Landfill.

100: FCO’S HANNAH CHADWICK DEPARTS ST HELENA - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2012

After a busy week on St Helena, FCO’s Desk Officer for St Helena and Ascension, Hannah Chadwick leaves the Island tomorrow to return to London.

101: St Helena CHIEF SECRETARY SWORN IN AS ACTING GOVERNOR - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2012

Chief Secretary, Owen O’Sullivan, was today sworn in as Acting Governor of St Helena, while his Excellency Governor Capes is off-Island.

102: COUNCILLOR DEREK THOMAS DEPARTS FOR OVERSEAS COUNCIL - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2012

Leaving the Island tomorrow, Thursday 22 November, is Councillor Derek Thomas - who will attend the Joint Ministerial Council 2012 in London from 4-5 December.

103: NEW MANAGER FOR ST HELENA PRISON - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2012

The St Helena Police Directorate is pleased to welcome Martin David as the new Prison Manager. Martin joins the service for two years, and is responsible for the overall management of the Prison and Offender Management Service (looking after offenders outside of custody).

104: FINAL DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL PRESENTED - St Helena (Heritage) - 22.11.2012

Tania Augustus of the St Helena Prison Service was presented with her Diamond Jubilee Medal on Thursday 8 November by HE Governor Capes at his Office in the Castle.

105: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 13 November 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 22.11.2012

Before I begin my report on our meeting of EXCO today I want to say a few words about the sad loss of our friend and former Councillor Michael Benjamin, affectionately known as ‘Newpence’, who passed away on Friday last week

106: 25 YEARS ON ST HELENA - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 22.11.2012

On Saturday 10 November, at a Garden Party hosted by French Consul Mons. Michel Dancoisne-Martineau at the Briars Pavilion on St Helena, one hundred invited guests gathered to celebrate his 25 years as guardian of the Napoleonic heritage on St Helena.

107: RMS ST HELENA - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 22.11.2012

SHG reported yesterday that the RMS St Helena has suffered a technical problem with the turbo-charger on her portside engine, meaning that the ship can currently travel on one engine instead of two, and necessitating a major repair.

108: FRENCH TEACHING RETURNS TO PRINCE ANDREW SCHOOL - St Helena (Education) - 22.11.2012

Since September 2012 students at Prince Andrew School have had the opportunity to study French once again.

109: COME AND SEE HOW SOLID WASTE WILL BE MANAGED IN THE FUTURE - St Helena (Environment) - 22.11.2012

The official launch of the St Helena Solid Waste Management Strategy will take place on Tuesday 20 November 2012 at 1.30pm at the Millennium Forest.

110: St Helena LAUNCHING – THE FUTURE OF SOLID WASTE - St Helena (Environment) - 22.11.2012

Tomorrow is the official launch of the St Helena Solid Waste Management Strategy – committed to managing solid waste in a more sustainable way in future years

111: UPDATE ON THE INFRASTRUCTURE, UTILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME QUARTERLY – ISSUE NO. 2 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2012

The main purpose of the project is to provide expanded sheltered accommodation at Cape Villa, Plantation, to meet projected increases in the Island’s ageing population, with six new units. A contractor has been identified and work will start shortly.

112: SHG RESTRUCTURING - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2012

The signing of the airport contract in November last year represents a game-changing moment for St Helena and signalled a major transformation for the Island. Both the public and private sectors are adapting to the opportunities and challenges this presents, within the overall theme of economic growth and raised productivity and increased efficiency in the public sector.

113: NEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION AND GRANT SCHEME For St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2012

A new Community Development Organisation (CDO) has been created following recent agreement from Executive Council. The new body will provide support to Civil Society Organisations through training provision and small Grants.

114: SHG PUBLISHES FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE REPORT, 2011-12 - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2012

SHG’S Financial and Performance Report for the year ended 31 March 2012, is today available on the ‘Finance and Tax page’ of the SHG website

115: ATTORNEY GENERAL BACK ON St Helena - St Helena (Legal) - 22.11.2012

Attorney General Ken Baddon has returned to the Island having attending the annual Conference of the Attorneys General of the British Overseas Territories (OTs) held in Bermuda.

116: NEW DIRECTOR OF TOURISM APPOINTED - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2012

Enterprise St Helena is happy to announce that Cathy Alberts has been appointed Director of Tourism. Cathy joins ESH from Cape Town Tourism in South Africa with effect from 1 November 2012.

117: St Helena PENSIONS REFORM - CONSULTATIONS BEGIN - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2012

In August this year, Executive Council gave a mandate for work to begin on implementing Phase 3 of the Pension Reform.

118: HOUSING PROFESSIONAL FOR ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2012

Arriving on 13 November 2012 will be Andy Crowe, the new Housing Executive for St Helena Government.

119: St helena PROGRESS ON ARCHIVES DIGITISATION - St Helena (Business News) - 27.10.2012

Dr Andy Pearson leaves the Island this week following six week’s work on the St Helena Archives Pilot Digitisation Project.

120: St Helena PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS IN AGRICULTURE - St Helena (Business News) - 27.10.2012

In last week’s ExCo report, Governor Capes announced the approval of a policy to deliver public-private sector partnerships in agriculture.

121: St Helena RPI INFLATION DROPS TO 3.9% IN QUARTER 3 - St Helena (Business News) - 27.10.2012

New data shows inflation for low expenditure households has been lower than the average Annual inflation on the retail price index fell from 6.1 per cent in Q2 2012 to 3.9 per cent in Q3 2012. This is the lowest rate of annual inflation for over 5 years.

122: CHRISTINE SCIPIO-O’DEAN SWORN IN AS COUNCILLOR FOR EAST CONSTITUENCY - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

Ms Christine Scipio-O’Dean this afternoon took the Oaths of Office for her new role as Councillor for the East Constituency. She is pictured here with Governor Capes.

123: NEW COUNCILLOR FOR EAST CONSTITUENCY - CHRISTINE SCIPIO-O’DEAN - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

Ms Christine Lillian Scipio-O’Dean has been elected to serve as a Member of the St Helena Legislative Council for the East Constituency.

124: GOVERNOR CAPES HELPS HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AND ST HELENA PRISON - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

His Excellency Governor Capes has supported improvements at the Challenging Behaviour Unit, Barnview House and at HM Prison by using his delegated funds from the FCO to purchase some much needed equipment.

125: COUNCILLOR GREEN AND DR ESSEX RETURN FROM OVERSEAS DISCUSSIONS - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

‘How cool is green?’ was the question of focus at the 11th Ministerial Conference and EU-OCT forum held in Greenland this year.

126: POWER INTERRUPTIONS 13 - 16 OCTOBER 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

The public will be aware of the Island-wide power outage that occurred on the evening of Saturday 13 October.

127: St Helena EXCO MEETING OF 16 OCTOBER 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

This morning I welcomed back to EXCO Councillor Tony Green, who had been away attending conferences in Sri Lanka and Greenland; and also our Chief Secretary,

128: St Helena INCREASE IN TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS FEES - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

An increase in Trade Marks and Patents fees was agreed by Executive Council during their meeting of 2 October 2012.

129: FCO DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONCLUDES ST HELENA VISIT - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

Dr Martin Longden, Deputy Director of the Overseas Territories Department at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, departed for Cape Town last Friday, 12 October, after an intensive programme which began a week earlier on Thursday 4 October.

130: St Helena SUCCESSFUL TRAINING FOR SOCIAL WORKS TEAM - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

During June to September of this year, the Social Works Team of the Health and Social Welfare Directorate underwent an intensive training programme with visiting Social Services Trainer, Vincent O’Rourke.

131: ST HELENA FISHING INDUSTRY MOVING FORWARD - St Helena (Fisheries) - 20.10.2012

On Monday evening Chris Bagnall, visiting Business Advisor met with the Fishermen’s Association. This gave Chris a good opportunity to familiarise himself with the work of the Association and to learn about any concerns that they might have.

132: St Helena Postponement of DAPM until early 2013 - St Helena (Business News) - 20.10.2012

The next Development Aid Planning mission (DAPM) is being postponed until early 2013.

133: St Helena MEDIA STANDARDS ORDINANCE NOW IN FORCE - St Helena (Legal) - 20.10.2012

The Executive Council Meeting of 2 October 2012 approved the Media Standards (Commencement) Order, 2012 which brought into force on 9 October the Media Standards Ordinance 2011 and consequently the Media Standards Commission Regulations, 2012.

134: St Helena ROAD CLOSURE (10/10/12) - St Helena (Business News) - 14.10.2012

Weather permitting the Highway Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road to be closed on Sunday 14th October 2012 from 8 am to 4 pm.

135: HMS PROTECTOR VISITS ST HELENA - St Helena (Heritage) - 14.10.2012

“HMS Protector was taken into service last year to replace HMS Endurance which has been a visitor to St Helena in the past.

136: OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF ST HELENA’S NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN - St Helena (Environment) - 14.10.2012

St Helena’s National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP) which sets out a blueprint for delivery of National Goal 3, ‘Effective Management of the Environment’ was officially launched at the Consulate Ballroom on Tuesday 9 October 2012.

137: St Helena Advice on GOVERNMENT NOTICE BOARDS - St Helena (Business News) - 14.10.2012

The public is advised that use of the Government Notice Boards situated around the Island will be discontinued with immediate effect.

138: St Helena: CHANGE OF PLANS FOR MINIMUM WAGE CONSULTATION - St Helena (Business News) - 06.10.2012

Due to the poor turnout at the sector based minimum wage consultation meetings held so far where the numbers were not sufficient enough for an effective consultation we would like to try a different approach.

139: St Helena: Recent News (121006) - St Helena (Business News) - 06.10.2012

Often we hear that the issues faced by St Helena are unique, or that other places don’t face challenges like we do. This got me thinking and I began researching other Islands.

140: Wanted: outstanding overseas conservationists JNCC launches the 2012 Blue Turtle Award - St Helena (Environment) - 06.10.2012

There are many examples of incredible work being done to conserve biodiversity in the Overseas Territories

141: INTRODUCING A MINIMUM WAGE: DATES AND TIMES FOR CONSULTATION MEETINGS WITH EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND CASUAL WORKERS - St Helena (Business News) - 06.10.2012

As part of the consultation for introducing an hourly minimum wage rate on St Helena a number of consultation meetings have been planned over the next two weeks. The meetings are being organized by Ann Muir and will take place in the small room at the Jamestown Community Centre.

142: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 2 October 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 06.10.2012

Today we assembled to consider one information paper and three papers seeking a decision. The information paper was simply an update on the progress of the report to Legislative Council by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of its formal session held on 13 January 2012.

143: St Helena: UPCOMING CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS - St Helena (Business News) - 06.10.2012

Elected Members are keen to listen to the concerns of their constituents, and over the coming weeks have planned a series of Constituency Meetings in districts around the Island.

144: NEW ADDITION TO THE ST HELENA PUBLIC SOLICITOR’S OFFICE - St Helena (Business News) - 06.10.2012

The Public Solicitor’s Office is pleased to announce the welcome addition of Helen Scott a qualified Solicitor.

145: St Helena SUCCESSFUL SAFETY TRAINING FOR CUSTOMS OFFICERS - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2012

Four Officers from HM Customs and Revenue were yesterday recognised for high attainment in their recent personal and safety training and were presented with their certificates by the Financial Secretary, Colin Owen.

146: St Helena TOURISM UPDATE - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2012

St Helena is exceptional amongst the UK Overseas Territories in that it is the only Governor’s Residence that is open to visitors, by arrangement with the Tourist Office. Businesses within the tourism sector have been advised that tours at Plantation House are to be restricted over the next few months.

147: St Helena Introduces Minimum Wage Consultation - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2012

As part of the consultation for introducing an hourly minimum wage rate on St Helena a number of consultation meetings have been planned over the next two weeks.

148: St Helena Announces Prohibited Exports - St Helena (Legal) - 30.09.2012

HM Customs and Revenue wishes to alert the Public and Trade to the provisions of the Customs (Export and Import Control) Regulation- Section 41 Second Schedule –

149: Agreement reached with Owners and Insurers of the MS Oliva - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2012

I am pleased to report that we have finally reached an agreement with the owners/insurers of the MS Oliva, the bulk carrier that ran aground at Nightingale Island on 16 March 2011.

150: ZIGGY JOSHUA – A MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM HE THE GOVERNOR MARK CAPES - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2012

On Friday 21 September at around 11am young Ziggy Joshua aged three years went missing from the Hutt’s Gate area. Ziggy had only been on Island since Wednesday of last week and therefore was unfamiliar with the local terrain.

151: ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ADVISOR FOR SHG - St Helena (Business News) - 23.09.2012

Arriving at the end of last month was Glen Westmore, Environmental Risk Advisor/Trainer for the Environmental Management Directorate (EMD).

152: WORK BEGINS TO INTRODUCE A MINIMUM WAGE - St Helena (Business News) - 23.09.2012

Arriving on the RMS today is Ann Muir who has been contracted by SHG for a three month period. Ann is a familiar face to the Island having worked previously as the Social Policy Planner for SHG.

153: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 18 September 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 23.09.2012

Today I welcomed Councillor Stedson Francis who was elected to EXCO at the meeting of LEGCO last week. Councillor Francis replaces Tara Thomas on EXCO. I also welcomed Councillor Derek Thomas who had been way on a short break to Cape Town and acting Attorney General Frank Wastell who is standing in for Attorney General Ken Baddon who is away on a mix of business and leave until the end of October.

154: St Helena: ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL APPOINTED - St Helena (Business News) - 23.09.2012

Frank Wastell has been appointed by Governor Capes as Acting Attorney General while the current Attorney General, Ken Baddon is away from the Island on overseas business.

155: NEW STATISTICIAN TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE - St Helena (Business News) - 23.09.2012

Arriving on 12 September 2012 was Statistician, Dr. Paula McLeod who will be working within the St Helena Government Statistics Office on a two year contract.

156: EXTENDED WORKING HOURS FOR SHG EMPLOYEES - St Helena (Business News) - 23.09.2012

SHG is proposing to increase the normal working week from the current 35 hours to 37.5 hours with effect from January 2013.

157: ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ATTEND OVERSEAS CONFERENCE - St Helena (Business News) - 15.09.2012

Leaving the Island on Friday 14 September will be the Attorney General Ken Baddon to attend the Annual Conference of the Attorneys General of the British Overseas Territories, arranged by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

158: NEWS FROM ST HELENA TOURISM: LEMON VALLEY ENHANCEMENTS START - St Helena (Business News) - 15.09.2012

The past few days have seen considerable activity at Lemon Valley as a gantry has been erected as the initial part of the next phase of enhancement works.

159: SUCCESSFUL OPEN DAY FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION - St Helena (Education) - 15.09.2012

Around 60 members of the public attended an open door display at Essex House on Saturday 8 September, as part of the Solid Waste Management Strategy public consultation for St Helena.

160: St Helena: FORMAL MEETING OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL - St Helena (Business News) - 15.09.2012

Legislative Council will meet formally on Thursday, 13 September 2012 at 10am in the Court House for an expected one day session. The meeting will be broadcast live via Radio St Helena.

161: SUCCESSFUL OPEN DAY FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT CONSULTATION - St Helena (Business News) - 15.09.2012

Around 60 members of the public attended an open door display at Essex House on Saturday 8 September, as part of the Solid Waste Management Strategy public consultation for St Helena. The fittingly entitled display

162: St Helena ALL CLEAR FOR RUPERTS WATER SUPPLY - St Helena (Health) - 15.09.2012

Following the press release issued last Thursday afternoon regarding low levels of e-coli being found in the water supply to the Ruperts area, further water samples were collected

163: PERSONAL SAFETY TRAINING FOR ST HELENA POLICE SERVICE - St Helena (Education) - 15.09.2012

After three weeks of successful training, 35 operational staff from the St Helena Police and Prison Service are now accredited

164: DR CORINDA ESSEX DEPARTS FOR EU-OCT FORUM - St Helena (Business News) - 15.09.2012

Departing the Island today, 14 September, is Dr Corinda Essex, Director of Corporate Procurement, to attend the European Union’s Overseas Countries and Territories Forum (EU-OCT) in Greenland from 24-28 September 2012.

165: St Helena: PROCLAMATION ANNOUNCING DATE OF BY-ELECTION ISSUED - St Helena (Legal) - 09.09.2012

In a Proclamation issued today, 7 September 2012, Governor Mark Capes has announced that a By-Election to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council, following the recent resignation of Tara Thomas on 31 August, will take place on Wednesday 17 October 2012.

166: NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED - St Helena (Business News) - 09.09.2012

The Environmental Management Directorate is pleased to announce that St Helena’s National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP) was approved by Executive Council on 4 September 2012.

167: St Helena SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY OUT FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION - St Helena (Health) - 09.09.2012

The Environmental Management Directorate has developed a Solid Waste Management Strategy for St Helena which is now out for public consultation. Technical input into the strategy was provided by Grant Pearson from SLR Consulting.

168: NEWS FROM ST HELENA TOURISM ENHANCEMENT WORKS UNDERWAY AT LEMON VALLEY - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 09.09.2012

Work is underway at Lemon Valley as part of the next phase of the enhancements to this area.

169: St Helena POWER OUTAGE - St Helena (Business News) - 08.09.2012

Further to the media release from earlier today, Basil Read Management would like to provide further details on the incident that occurred in the Deadwood area yesterday evening.

170: SECONDARY RAISING ATTAINMENT ADVISER ARRIVES NEXT WEEK - St Helena (Business News) - 08.09.2012

The Education and Employment Directorate is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Vanessa Tissington as the Raising Attainment Partner for Secondary Education.

171: SUCCESSFUL STAFF DEVELOPMENT MORNING - St Helena (Business News) - 08.09.2012

Yesterday over 130 staff attended a Staff Development morning held by the Education and Employment Directorate.

172: St Helena ExCo meeting of 4 September 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 08.09.2012

This morning I welcomed Councillors Cranfield and Buckley to ExCo, they having kindly agreed to cover the absence overseas of Councillor Thomas and Councillor Green. I also welcomed our new Financial Secretary, Colin Owen.

173: SECOND MATHEMATICS ADVISORY TEACHER FOR PRINCE ANDREW SCHOOL - St Helena (Education) - 08.09.2012

The Education and Employment Director Colin Moore is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Alex Gross Wilkinson as Advisory teacher for Mathematics

174: St Helena NEW FINANCIAL SECRETARY TAKES OATHS OF OFFICE - St Helena (Business News) - 08.09.2012

Mr Colin Owen yesterday took the Oaths of Office as the new Financial Secretary for St Helena in the Governor’s Office at the Castle in Jamestown.

175: St Helena: TEMPORARY MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPOINTED - St Helena (Business News) - 08.09.2012

Councillors Rodney Buckley and John Cranfield are to act as temporary members of Executive Council following the departure of Councillors Anthony Green and Derek Thomas today.

176: St Helena NEW FINANCIAL SECRETARY TAKES OATHS OF OFFICE - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2012

Mr Colin Owen yesterday took the Oaths of Office as the new Financial Secretary for St Helena in the Governor’s Office at the Castle in Jamestown. He is pictured here with Governor Capes.

177: St Helena TEMPORARY MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPOINTED - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2012

Councillors Rodney Buckley and John Cranfield are to act as temporary members of Executive Council following the departure of Councillors Anthony Green and Derek Thomas today.

178: St Helena DEADLINE FOR ELECTIONS QUESTIONAIRES – FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2012

The public are reminded to please complete the short Elections questionnaire issued on 10 August 2012.

179: St Helena: NEW TOBACCO RULES - IN FORCE THIS SATURDAY – 1 SEPTEMBER 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2012

On Saturday 1 September, most of the new tobacco rules will come into force. In the lead up to Saturday SHG has issued material explaining the new Ordinance, informing the public of changes and encouraging people to stop smoking.

180: St Helena: DEADLINE TOMMORROW FOR ADDING YOU NAME TO THE REGISTER OF ELECTORS - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2012

The last date for submitting applications to have your name placed on the Register of Electors, and in time for the upcoming By-Election in the East Constituency is tomorrow, Friday 31 August 2012.

181: St Helena REVISED FUEL PRICES - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2012

Wholesale prices from the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) have been revised following the last tanker delivery on 15 August 2012. This is in accordance with the pricing policy approved by Executive Council in June 2010.

182: St helena RUPERTS OPEN FOR WEEKEND - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2012

Following completion of Basil Read cargo operations in Ruperts, the beach and Shears areas in lower Ruperts Valley will be open to the general public from 5pm today, Friday, 24 August, and throughout the holiday weekend.

183: St Helena NEXT DEVELOPMENT AID PLANNING MISSION (DAPM) - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2012

A team from the Department for International Development (DFID) will be on-Island from 13-21 November 2012, to carry out the next Development Aid Planning Mission (DAPM) for St Helena.

184: TREVOR THOMAS STANDS DOWN AS CHAIRMAN OF THE ST HELENA FISHERMAN’S ASSOCIATION - St Helena (Fisheries) - 31.08.2012

Many will by the time know that I have stood down from the chair for the Fisherman’s Association and also that the Executive Committee is now comprised of an entirely new composite.

185: St Helena: NEW FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO TAKE OFFICE - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2012

Colin Owen, St Helena Government’s current Chief Auditor, will take up the role of Financial Secretary on Tuesday 28 August 2012, for a three year term, succeeding Paul Blessington and Acting Financial Secretary, Dax Richards.

186: St Helena: INSPECTION OF ROCKFALL PROTECTION INFRASTRUCTURE - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2012

The Car Park behind the Museum will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles tomorrow, Friday 24 August 201). This closure is necessary to allow a further inspection of the slope above it following the work done yesterday (Wednesday 22 August 2012).

187: St Helena: EXCO Meeting of 21 August 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2012

Today, 21 August, we had only one paper to consider and it was therefore a quite short meeting.

188: St Helena EXTENDED WORKING HOURS IN RUPERTS - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2012

The public may be aware that currently there is less than 500m of the 14.1km access track to be completed. However, Basil Read has encountered rocky outcrops in this last section in Upper Ruperts, which has slowed down progress.

189: St Helena BY ELECTION – EAST CONSTITUENCY - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2012

A By Election will shortly be held in the East Constituency to replace Councillor Tara Thomas whose resignation from the Legislative Council will take effect from 31 August 2012. Constituents in the Longwood, Levelwood, Alarm Forest and Jamestown electoral areas should therefore check to see if their names are on the Register of Electors that was published on 1 July 2012.

190: St Helena: COUNCILLOR TARA THOMAS BACK ON-ISLAND - St Helena (Education) - 25.08.2012

Councillor Tara Thomas arrived back on St Helena on 11 August, following her time in the UK - where she attended the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympics Opening Ceremony on behalf of St Helena, along with other representatives of the UK OTs. She also visited Shropshire, to meet with colleagues involved in our Education Sector Support Programme.

191: St Helena: CRUSHER PLANT TESTING IN RUPERTS - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2012

Following consultation with Ruperts Residents, permission has been granted for Basil Read to test their crusher plant in Ruperts. Tests will take place between 28 August and 7 September 2012, during the following hours:

192: St Helena: ARRIVAL OF NP GLORY 4 (VOYAGE 3) - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2012

The NP Glory 4 is expected to arrive in Ruperts Bay at 0600 on Thursday, 23 August. The vessel is carrying plant and materials for the Airport Project.

193: St Helena: SOLID WASTE PLAN LAUNCHED FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2012

On 15 August , the Natural Resources Development and Environment Committee (NRDEC) agreed that the draft solid waste management strategy should go out for public consultation for one month.

194: St Helena: IMPROVEMENT TO BUS ROUTE FROM SANDY BAY TO HALF TREE HOLLOW - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2012

In June this year, SHG introduced a new public transport service from Sandy Bay to Half Tree Hollow on Monday mornings.

195: St Helena: FURTHER CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.08.2012

Elected Members are keen to listen to the concerns of their constituents, and are planning a further series of Constituency Meetings around the Island during September.

196: PROPOSED CHANGES TO DOGS & CATS AND AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK IMPROVEMENT LAWS - St Helena (Agriculture) - 18.08.2012

The Natural Resources Development and Environment Committee (NRDEC) has made a recommendation to Executive Council to amend the Dogs & Cats Ordinance 2012 and the Agriculture & Livestock Improvement Ordinance 2012 – in preparation for the three-yearly Animal Census on St Helena

197: St Helena - INSPECTION OF ROCKFALL PROTECTION INFRASTRUCTURE - St Helena (Business News) - 18.08.2012

Commencing Monday 20 August 2012, the Rock Guards from Infrastructure & Utilities Directorate will be undertaking inspections of the Rockfall protection Infrastructure above Jamestown and Ruperts.

198: NEWS FROM ST HELENA TOURISM - TELLING ST HELENA STORIES - St Helena (Heritage) - 18.08.2012

As part of its ongoing work to promote St Helena internationally, Enterprise St Helena and St Helena Tourism, in conjunction with Keene – our public relations agency in the UK – organised a series of radio interviews with Julian Morris, Chief Executive for Economic Development.

199: St Helena: ASSISTANT PUBLIC SOLICITOR ON ISLAND - St Helena (Legal) - 18.08.2012

The Public Solicitor's Office is pleased to announce the arrival of Miss Faryma Bahrami, Assistant Public Solicitor. Faryma will be on Island for a year, whilst Aldhelm Garner is in the UK studying for his Legal Practice Course.

200: NEW RMS SCHEDULE IMPROVES ACCESS TO ST HELENA - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 11.08.2012

The new schedule for the Royal Mail Ship (RMS) St Helena, 2012-15, is published today (at Annex A). Despite the current low demand in the cruise and general travel market, the new programme represents a remarkable vote of confidence in St Helena as a destination.

201: St Helena: ROAD CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT - St Helena (Business News) - 11.08.2012

The Highway Authority has given approval for the road from Gordon’s Post to the Dungeon to be closed for two weeks from Monday 13th August 2012 to Friday 24th August 2012.

202: St Helena: Executive Council 7th August 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 11.08.2012

We had quite a light agenda today. Our first item sought approval of the Wireless Telegraphy (Fees Amendment) Regulations, presented by the Attorney General.

203: ARCHITECTS ON ST HELENA ISLAND - St Helena (Business News) - 11.08.2012

Two teams of architects will be arriving on 23 August to help St Helena Government and Enterprise St Helena deliver a vision for some of the Island’s most important sites.

204: St Helena: FIVE STUDENTS DEPARTING FOR UNIVERSITY - St Helena (Education) - 11.08.2012

Leaving before the end of August and bound for the UK are five former students of Prince Andrew School.

205: St Helena: ALFREDA YON GAINS DIPLOMA IN PROJECT AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT - St Helena (Education) - 04.08.2012

Alfreda Yon, Manager (Projects & Corporate Procurement) in the Corporate Procurement Unit, has been awarded a Level 5 Diploma (equivalent to a First Degree) in Project and Programme Management with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Her course was funded by SHG via Distance Learning.

206: KING AND QUEEN’S POSTBOX WALK “LAST CHANCE” WALK ON SATURDAY, 4 AUGUST - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 04.08.2012

As the airport project is progressing, major construction works are about to start on Prosperous Bay Plain to create the flat platform for the airport itself. This will mean that access to Prosperous Bay Plain will be restricted from Monday, 6 August, until further notice.

207: St Helena: UPDATE ON THE INFRASTRUCTURE, UTILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME - St Helena (Business News) - 04.08.2012

This is a long term series of individual and collective projects making up a programme.

208: St Helena: Design for New St Helena Air Terminal Unveilled - St Helena (Business News) - 04.08.2012

At a special meeting of Executive Council today (31 July), held in Open Session, Councillors unanimously approved the revised design of the external finish to the Airport Terminal.

209: St Helena: COUNCILLOR TARA THOMAS WINS CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP - St Helena (Education) - 04.08.2012

St Helena Councillor Tara Thomas has provisionally secured a prestigious Foreign and Commonwealth Office Chevening Scholarship, and will now undertake a year-long MBA at the London School of Business & Finance, under its Global MBA and ACCA programme, commencing January 2013.

210: St Helena: ALLOCATION OF RADIO FREQUENCIES – INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS - St Helena (Business News) - 04.08.2012

Yesterday’s meeting of Executive Council agreed Interim arrangements for the allocation of radio broadcasting frequencies on St Helena, prior to the development of a final and transparent framework for the structured management of frequency allocations

211: SHG AND CABLE & WIRELESS SOUTH ATLANTIC SIGN NEW DEAL - St Helena (Business News) - 28.07.2012

Broadband, TV, telephone and mobile services on St Helena took a crucial step forward today, as SHG and Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Ltd (C&WSA) signed a 10-year deal that will improve services and reduce costs for users, as we move towards air access in 2015. Detailed and tough negotiations produced an outcome which is good for the consumer, good for C&WSA, good for economic development and good for SHG.

212: St Helena ADDITIONAL RUNWAY WORKS TO ALLOW FOR FUTURE EXPANSION - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 28.07.2012

SHG announced today that the first Variation Order under the Airport Project has been signed. The Variation Order sets out changes to the runway design that will give the Island the flexibility in the future to easily extend the runway to cater for larger aircraft, such as the Boeing 737-800 and Airbus 320.

213: St Helena SPECIAL MEETING OF EXCO, TUESDAY 31 July 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 28.07.2012

There will be a special meeting of Executive Council on Tuesday, 31st July at 9.30am in the Council Chamber.

214: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 24 July 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 28.07.2012

I began our meeting today by bringing Councillors up to date with news of our colleague Paul Blessington, Financial Secretary, who left for Cape Town onboard the Basil Read ship on 12 July to seek urgent medical attention. High seas had caused a prolonged and uncomfortable crossing to Walvis Bay.

215: St Helena: KEY STAGE 2 SATs 2011-12 - St Helena (Education) - 28.07.2012

The first results of this year’s SATs have now been made available. These are the standard assessment tests that children take at the end of Primary Education in English, Mathematics and Science.

216: St Helena: Closure of Prosperous Bay Plain - St Helena (Business News) - 28.07.2012

Members of the Public will be aware that the first call of the NP Glory 4 brought a great deal of plant and heavy machinery to the island. Basil Read is in the final stages of completing the access track for the haul road and the plant will then be taken through to the airport site at Prosperous Bay Plain.

217: ST HELENA REPORTS ON OPEN GOVERNMENT - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 28.07.2012

In his report of yesterday’s meeting of ExCo, HE Governor Capes signalled the public release of various pieces of business as follows:

218: ALFREDA YON GAINS DIPLOMA IN PROJECT AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT - St Helena (Education) - 28.07.2012

Alfreda Yon, Manager (Projects & Corporate Procurement) in the Corporate Procurement Unit, has been awarded a Level 5 Diploma (equivalent to a First Degree) in Project and Programme Management with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Her course was funded by SHG via Distance Learning.

219: St Helena's Further Success in the UK! - St Helena (Business News) - 21.07.2012

Trainee Medical Laboratory Scientist, Casey Gough (of Alarm Forest) has successfully graduated from Highbury College in Portsmouth with an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Biological & Bio-Medical Sciences.

220: St Helena - NEW MATHS TEACHER FOR PRINCE ANDREW SCHOOL - St Helena (Education) - 21.07.2012

The Education and Employment Directorate is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Hema Soni as Advisory Teacher for Mathematics at Prince Andrew School.

221: SCHOOLS’ ANTI- SMOKING POSTER COMPETITION - St Helena (Health) - 21.07.2012

Winners of the Schools’ Anti- Smoking Poster Competition have today been announced. The competition, which took place throughout the schools during the month of June, is part of the extensive information campaign in the lead up to the new Tobacco Control Ordinance which comes into force on 1 September 2012.

222: NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN – WE’D LIKE YOUR VIEWS - St Helena (Environment) - 21.07.2012

A draft National Environmental Management Plan (NEMP) which falls under Goal Three of St Helena’s Sustainable Development Plan – Effective Management of the Environment - is now out for public consultation.

223: St Helena - FIVE STUDENTS OFF TO UNIVERSITY SOON - St Helena (Business News) - 21.07.2012

Five former Prince Andrew School students are set to embark on an exciting chapter in their lives when they leave for the UK in August to begin their University/College studies.

224: St Helena Questions for Written Answer - St Helena (Legal) - 14.07.2012

ESH FUNDING - Answer by Financial Secretary Paul Blessington at LEGCO of 6 July 2012 to the Question: How is the recently created ESH being funded?

225: St Helena NEW HEADTEACHER FOR PRINCE ANDREW SCHOOL - St Helena (Business News) - 14.07.2012

Education and Employment Colin Moore has announced that Mr Paul Starkie has been appointed as the new Head teacher at Prince Andrew School succeeding Abraham Swart on the completion of his contract at the end of December this year.

226: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 10 July 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 14.07.2012

Our agenda today began with an update, a first quarter report, from the Director of Infrastructure and Utilities, David Thompson, on progress with the 2012 -15 Infrastructure programme.

227: St Helena: Questions for Written Answer - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 14.07.2012

Over recent months, public debate has shown a lack of understanding about how and why Enterprise St Helena is being funded.

228: SHG CONTRACTS REGISTER 2011/12 - St Helena (Business News) - 14.07.2012

In 2011, Executive Council formally agreed to the maintenance and publication of a list of contracts to provide greater transparency in SHG’s procurement activities and facilitate monitoring.

229: St Helena FINANCIAL SECRETARY ON MEDICAL LEAVE - St Helena (Health) - 14.07.2012

The Financial Secretary, Paul Blessington, has been advised to seek urgent medical attention – and will be leaving St Helena for South Africa this afternoon.

230: St Helena DOUBLE SUCCESS IN UK! - St Helena (Business News) - 07.07.2012

GARETH DRABBLE AND KIMBERLEY YON-ROBERTS BOTH AWARDED 1ST CLASS HONOURS DEGREES

231: St Helena: NEW CHIEF MAGISTRATE TAKES OATHS OF OFFICE - St Helena (Business News) - 07.07.2012

Mr John MacRitchie, the new Chief Magistrate, has arrived on St Helena and yesterday took the Oaths of Office in the presence of Governor Capes at HE’s Office in the Castle, Jamestown

232: St Helena: HOWZAT! - GOVERNOR HONOURS ST HELENA CRICKET TEAM - St Helena (Business News) - 07.07.2012

Cricket fever continues on St Helena, as H.E. the Governor and Mrs Capes honoured the Island’s cricket squad and supporters with a reception at Plantation House last Thursday

233: St Helena: FORMAL LEGCO THIS FRIDAY - St Helena (Business News) - 07.07.2012

Legislative Council will meet this coming Friday, 6th July, at 10am in the Court House, Jamestown. The meeting is expected to be a one day session and will be broadcast live via Radio St Helena.

234: St Helena: Roads Section Install Pipes at Hunts Vale - St Helena (Business News) - 07.07.2012

On Tuesday 3rd July 2012, the Roads Section carried out work to install large pipes under the Road at Hunts Vale.

235: St Helena: PROGRESS ON BASIL READ AND SHG’S WATER DRILLING PROGRAMMES - St Helena (Business News) - 07.07.2012

Both Basil Read and SHG have been involved in water drilling programmes recently. The needs of each are very different, with Basil Read looking at relatively short term availability of water for airport construction purposes, while SHG is looking at the long term needs of the Island.

236: GARETH DRABBLE AND KIMBERLEY YON-ROBERTS BOTH AWARDED 1ST CLASS HONOURS DEGREES - St Helena (Education) - 30.06.2012

Students, Gareth Drabble (of Levelwood) and Kimberley Yon-Roberts (of Cow Path) were both this week awarded 1st Class Honours Degrees in the UK. Both study at the University of Bedfordshire.

237: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 26 June 2012 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 30.06.2012

Today our EXCO agenda covered quite a wide range of issues. Our first agenda item concerned the management of solid waste on St Helena. Those of you who have reviewed the Sustainable Development Plan will know that a vital goal for SHG is to ensure effective management of the environment. Linked to that is the objective of improving and maintaining environmental conditions through better management of solid waste.

238: St Helena: CHIEF MAGISTRATE ARRIVING ON FRIDAY - St Helena (Legal) - 30.06.2012

A new Magistrates’ Court Ordinance was enacted in November of 2011 and one of the changes made to the law surrounding the Court, was the appointment of a legally qualified Magistrate as the Chief Magistrate.

239: St Helena: BRITISH LIBRARY TO PILOT ST HELENA ARCHIVES DIGITISATION - St Helena (Education) - 30.06.2012

The British Library has agreed to fund a pilot digitisation project for the internationally-significant St Helena Archives. This project will audit the collection as a whole, digitise the earliest records (beginning with ‘Goodwins Abstracts’, 1673-1707), provide training for local staff and lay the foundations for a potential major project grant.

240: Special Meeting of EXCO, 15 June 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 24.06.2012

At EXCO on Tuesday this week officials provided a comprehensive oral briefing on the SHELCO application.

241: St Helena CHANGES TO MEDICAL CHARGES FROM 1 JULY 2012 - St Helena (Health) - 24.06.2012

The Health and Social Welfare Directorate has recently completed a review of medical fees and charges

242: St Helena: TRIMMING OF TREES AND SHRUBS OVERHANGING THE HIGHWAY - St Helena (Environment) - 24.06.2012

At a recent meeting of the Highway Authority it was noted that overhanging trees and shrubs were a problem across the Island.

243: St Helena: ROCKFALL PROTECTION DOES ITS JOB - St Helena (Environment) - 24.06.2012

On Monday, the Roads Section was told that a large rock had been spotted in a Rockfall Fence above upper Jamestown.

244: EARL HENRY ELECTED COUNCILLOR FOR THE WEST CONSTITUENCY - St Helena (Business News) - 16.06.2012

Mr Earl Hilton Henry of Thompson’s Hill has been duly elected to serve as a Member of the St Helena Legislative Council for the West Constituency.

245: Report by Councillor Gunnell Published on SHG website - St Helena (Business News) - 16.06.2012

Councillor Cyril Gunnell’s report on the First International Parliamentary Conference on the Millennium Development Goals - hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and held in London from 28th November -2nd December 2011 is now available on the SHG website and can be found under the recent key documents section of the homepage.

246: St Helena EXCO meeting of 12 June 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.06.2012

I’m sure many of you will have happy memories of the Jubilee weekend, whether you were joining in the excellent celebrations here in Jamestown in such glorious weather, or watching on television the various events in London including the extraordinary pageant on the River Thames. My thanks to Councillor Derek Thomas and his team for ensuring that the Jubilee weekend here was such a success.

247: An Open Letter from St Helena Police - St Helena (Business News) - 16.06.2012

I have received a report concerning the actions of the Sea Rescue Service on 31st May 2012 that I believe should be brought to the attention of the St Helena public The search and rescue operation involved crew and local volunteers and I would particularly like to make mention of the part played by Mr Trevor Thomas in using his local knowledge of the fishing waters to direct the sea rescue boat to assist another local boat in trouble.

248: St Helena: NEXT FINANCIAL SECRETARY APPOINTED - St Helena (Business News) - 16.06.2012

Colin Owen, St Helena Government’s Chief Auditor, has been selected as St Helena’s new Financial Secretary and will succeed Paul Blessington when he leaves the Island at the end of August. Colin Owen’s appointment, following shortlisting and interview, comes after a rigorous recruitment process and a high level of interest in the post.

249: ST Helena: NEW TOBACCO RULES TO BE IN FORCE 1 SEPTEMBER 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 16.06.2012

Under the new Tobacco Control Ordinance which comes into force on 1 September 2012 all enclosed or substantially enclosed premises and vehicles used by the public shall be smoke free, and the age to purchase or smoke tobacco will increase from 16 to 18 years.

250: St Helena: STATEMENT FROM BASIL READ/SHG - St Helena (Business News) - 16.06.2012

It is not Basil Read policy to divulge details of the employee/employer relationship. However, recent reports in the media touch on this subject and are not entirely factual.

251: JUBILEE MEDAL ROLL-CALL COMPLETED - St Helena (Heritage) - 16.06.2012

Two members of the Emergency Services who were unavoidably unavailable last Monday during the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, today received their Diamond Jubilee Medals from His Excellency, Governor Capes.

252: 60 ENDEMICS PLANTED AT PLANTATION TO MARK QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE - St Helena (Agriculture) - 16.06.2012

60 endemic Gumwood trees were planted in the Gardens of Plantation House, HE The Governor’s Residence, on Tuesday, 5th June 2012, to commemorate 60 years of the Queen’s reign.

253: ST HELENA SUPPORTS INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA AND TRANSPHOBIA - St Helena (Education) - 19.05.2012

An International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) is held annually on 17th May and aims to gather international support for the respect of lesbians, bisexual and transgender people worldwide.

254: ST HELENA: PROVISIONAL REGISTER OF ELECTORS PUBLISHED - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.05.2012

The 2012 Provisional Registers of Electors for the East and West Constituencies have now been published and the public are reminded that they now have eight days left to make applications to amend the register.

255: Roddy’s Chicken Farm Set to End Egg Importation on St Helena - St Helena (Agriculture) - 19.05.2012

‘Cluck cluck cluck cluck’ means a chicken is around right? Well, 525 Lohmann Brown chickens actually, clucking all at once at Roddy’s Chicken Farm, Farm Buildings.

256: ST HELENA: REVISED FUEL PRICES - St Helena (Business News) - 19.05.2012

Wholesale prices from the Bulk Fuel Installation have been revised following the last tanker delivery on 8 May 2012.

257: St Helena EXCO meeting of 8 May 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 12.05.2012

EXCO sat on Monday morning to consider a relatively light agenda, but I should first report on the previous morning meeting of EXCO two weeks ago on 24 April.

258: NEWS FROM ST HELENA TOURISM (9 May 2012) - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 12.05.2012

The final cruise ship visit of the current season proved to be a great success on Monday, when the MV Athena visited the island. This was the first time the Athena had called at the island.

259: St Helena: COUNCILLOR TARA THOMAS TO VISIT LONDON - St Helena (Business News) - 12.05.2012

Leaving on the RMS on Monday 14 May on overseas leave is Councillor Tara Thomas. Cllr Thomas will be overseas until 10 August. Although on private leave, Cllr Thomas will be attending the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations on behalf of St Helena along with other Leaders of the UK OT’s.

260: ‘Jo Acer’ Arrives in St Helena - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 12.05.2012

The Tanker ‘Jo Acer’ arrived on Tuesday, 8th May 2012

261: MICROSOFT SHAREPOINT TO ENHANCE SHG COLLABORATION AND INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS - St Helena (Business News) - 12.05.2012

As part of the DfID-funded Public Sector Modernisation Programme, St Helena Government introduced a new records management system about a year ago, based on functionality provided by the Wide Area Network (WAN).

262: St Helena By-Election 2012 – West Electoral Area - St Helena (Business News) - 05.05.2012

Don’t forget the last day and time for submitting nominations is at noon on Wednesday, 16th May 2012. All nominations should be delivered within this time to the Returning Officer, Mrs Gillian Francis at the Castle, Jamestown.

263: St Helena Update on Jamestown’s Main Street - St Helena (Business News) - 05.05.2012

As part of the planning for Jamestown Main Street, St Helena Tourism has held positive talks with utility providers so that any underground works could be co-ordinated, with utility works carried out at the same time that pavement improvements were being made.

264: ST HELENA: CHIEF SECRETARY APPOINTED ACTING GOVERNOR - St Helena (Business News) - 05.05.2012

St Helena Government Chief Secretary, Owen O’Sullivan, is pictured taking the Governor’s prescribed Oaths of Office, in the presence of the Sheriff of St Helena, Harry Legg OBE JP, in the Governor’s Office at the Castle, on Saturday 28 April 2012 - on his appointment as Acting Governor of St Helena. The Swearing In as Acting Governor becomes immediately effective.

265: ST HELENA: NAPOLEON’S DEATH TO BE COMMEMORATED - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 05.05.2012

Saturday, 5 May, will mark the date on which Napoleon died at Longwood House. In partnership with the Honorary French Consul, St Helena Tourism is again coordinating a commemoration of this event.

266: St Helena: Cruise ship numbers increase - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 05.05.2012

St Helena Tourism has been targeting cruise ship operators at trade shows and via direct contact, to include the island in their itineraries, as part of its work developing tourism.

267: St Helena: SPECTACLES – CUSTOMS DUTIES - St Helena (Business News) - 05.05.2012

The Health and Social Welfare Directorate wishes to amend their previous announcement about customs duty on spectacles.

268: St Helena Land Development Control Plan - St Helena (Business News) - 28.04.2012

The revised Land Development Control Plan (LDCP) was formally adopted from 2nd April 2012. The revised LDCP compared with the previous 2007 Plan, promotes appropriate development and creates an investor-friendly framework through:

269: SHG COMMENT ON RE-PUBLISHING OF ST HELENA INDEPENDENT - St Helena (Business News) - 28.04.2012

The St Helena Government notes the stated intention of the proprietor of Saint Helena Media Productions to re-publish

270: St Helena Governor and Chief Secretary View National Trust Work - St Helena (Business News) - 28.04.2012

On 17th April, Governor Capes and Chief Secretary, Owen O’Sullivan, were given a tour to see some of the work being carried out by the St. Helena National Trust.

271: St Helena RFA Darkdale Survey Team Arriving on Sunday - St Helena (Business News) - 28.04.2012

Following the identification of continuing oil seepage from the hull of the RFA Darkdale wreck last year, a team of nine will be arriving this Sunday to undertake a survey of the wreck.

272: St Helena By Election 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 28.04.2012

The Writ of Election, for the June By-Election on St Helena, and the updated version of the Register of Electors for the East and West Constituencies, have now been published.

273: St Helena Airport Project Landscape & Ecology Mitigation Programme (LEMP) - St Helena (Business News) - 28.04.2012

Support is currently being sought to design and deliver a Landscape and Ecology Mitigation Programme (LEMP) related to the Airport Project. The LEMP will provide ways and means to reduce and offset the direct and indirect impacts on St Helena’s landscape resulting from the construction of the airport and associated infrastructure.

274: St Helena Official Launch of new Environmental Management Directorate - St Helena (Environment) - 22.04.2012

This Monday, 16th April, saw the official launch of St Helena’s very first Environmental Management Directorate.

275: St Helena GOVERNOR TO VISIT UK FOR LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - St Helena (Business News) - 22.04.2012

His Excellency, Governor Capes will depart the Island on Tuesday 24th April to attend the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s annual Leadership Conference in London. This will also include a meeting of all Governors from the Overseas Territories.

276: St Helena Nominations Requested for Certificate and Badge of Honour, and Acts of Bravery Awards - St Helena (Heritage) - 22.04.2012

Nominees are currently being sought for the Certificate and Badge of Honour Awards.

277: St Helena Sandy Bay Clinic Information - St Helena (Health) - 22.04.2012

The public will be aware from a press release issued on 8 March 2012, that St Helena Government took the decision to close the Head O’Wain and Sandy Bay Clinics with effect from 1 April 2012,

278: St Helena: Rockfall Protection - St Helena (Environment) - 07.04.2012

Following a routine inspection of the Rockfall Protection Fences above Jamestown, the Roads Section discovered a section of fencing which had had some shackles removed, and others tampered with.

279: St Helena: Increases in Basic Island Pension and Income Related Benefits - St Helena (Business News) - 07.04.2012

Recipients of Basic Island Pension (BIP) and Income Related Benefits (IRB) are to receive a 4.7% increase from 1st April. This increase affects the basic rates of BIP and IRB and was agreed by Executive Council on 21st February 2012 as a step forward to protect the more vulnerable members of the community.

280: South Atlantic Loses Independent Newspaper - St Helena (Business News) - 07.04.2012

CLOSURE OF THE INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER - THE FACTS

281: St Helena: Independent Owners Respond To Newspaper Closure - St Helena (Business News) - 07.04.2012

Here is the Truth and not parts of it

282: St Helena: Upcoming Constituency Meetings - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 07.04.2012

Elected Members are keen to listen to the concerns of their constituents, and over the next two weeks have planned a series of Constituency Meetings in districts around the Island.

283: St Helena: Public Transport Review - St Helena (Business News) - 07.04.2012

SHG has begun a study to improve the Public Transport system on St Helena. A Team comprising, Robin Swaisland, Public Sector Modernisation Programme Leader, Nicky George, Senior Transport Manager, Owen James, Government Economist and Ian Jones, Chief Public Relations Officer are looking to consult bus users, service providers and residents to find out how the current public transport system can be improved.

284: St Helena: Grant of British Overseas Territories Citizenship - St Helena (Heritage) - 07.04.2012

Mr Sunit Kumar has been granted British Overseas Territories Citizenship and undertook the Oath and Pledge of Allegiance in the presence of His Excellency, Governor Capes on Thursday 22nd March 2012.

285: St Helena: Water Tariffs - St Helena (Business News) - 07.04.2012

During last week’s Legislative Council debate on next year’s Budget; the Financial Secretary, Paul Blessington, made mention of proposed increases in utility tariffs that had been agreed earlier in March.

286: HUMAN RIGHTS RESOURCES ON ST HELENA - St Helena (Education) - 07.04.2012

His Excellency Governor Capes last week hosted a reception at Plantation House to recognise the important work of the St Helena Human Rights Capacity Building Committee (HRCBC), chaired by Speaker Cathy Hopkins MBE, and to mark a milestone in the Committee’s endeavours - the launch of a set of Human Rights resources designed to inform the public and stimulate debate.

287: St Helena: TWO KEY POLICY DOCUMENTS PUBLISHED - St Helena (Business News) - 07.04.2012

Two key policy documents, the Sustainable Development Plan (SDP) and the Sustainable Economic Development Plan (SEDP) are now available on the SHG website.

288: St Helena: Electricity Tariffs - St Helena (Business News) - 07.04.2012

During last week’s Legislative Council debate on this year’s Budget; mention was made of proposed increases in utility Tariffs that had been agreed earlier in March. Reference was made to an overall increase of 10%. However, this discussion did not go into the detail of the different parts of the Tariff that make up the overall increase. The Tariff (in Electricity) is made up of a number of elements.

289: St Helena Budget Speech for 2012/13 - St Helena (Business News) - 31.03.2012

I wish to introduce a Bill for an Ordinance to provide for the services of the financial year 1st April 2012 to 31st March 2013.

290: St Helena: Farewell and Hello Changes in Education and Employment Directorate - St Helena (Education) - 31.03.2012

Leaving the Island on 4th April 2012, will be John Sullivan, a well-known face within St Helena’s Education system.

291: St Helena NEWS FROM ST HELENA TOURISM - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 31.03.2012

A reminder that there will be another community market this Saturday, 31 March, this time in the gardens of the Consulate Hotel. There will be a range of crafts and local produce available. The market will run from 10.00am to 2.00pm. Everyone is most welcome.

292: St Helena Green Light for Land Reforms - St Helena (Business News) - 31.03.2012

An important package of land reforms was approved by Executive Council on Tuesday, 20th March 2012 and will become official Saint Helena Government Policy from 1st of April.

293: St Helena EXCO meeting of 29 March 2012 - St Helena (Legal) - 31.03.2012

We held an extra EXCO this morning mainly to consider a few papers that we needed to deal with before the end of this month.

294: CONTAMINATED WATER – ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 17.03.2012

SHG Environmental Health today confirmed that ‘the Boil-Only’/Sterilise instruction relating to domestic water consumption across St Helena REMAINS IN PLACE

295: St Helena Major Milestone Reached for Development of Statistics! - St Helena (Business News) - 17.03.2012

The National Strategy for the Development of Statistics (NSDS) has been formally endorsed by the Economy and Finance Committee and will now be implemented. This Strategy provides a framework for enhancement of St Helena’s statistical systems

296: St Helena OUTPATIENT CLINIC CHANGES - St Helena (Health) - 17.03.2012

With effect from 1 April this year, Head O’Wain and Sandy Bay clinics will no longer operate. The decision to close the clinics has been made as a result of low attendance and consequent inefficient use of medical and nursing staff time at these locations.

297: St Helena PROGRESS ON MAIN STREET, JAMESTOWN - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 17.03.2012

St Helena Tourism has become aware that some concerns have been expressed about the work taking place regarding the pavements in Main Street.

298: St Helena Prepares for Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - St Helena (Heritage) - 17.03.2012

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne on 6th February 1952 and this year, 2012, marks The Diamond Jubilee - 60 years of the Queen’s Reign.

299: St Helena OVERSEAS MEDICAL REFERRALS - St Helena (Health) - 29.02.2012

The Health and Social Welfare Directorate has entered into a Service Level Agreement with Tygerberg hospital in the Western Cape Province for referral of patients requiring treatment that cannot be provided on island. On average, roughly 2% of the St Helena population are referred for overseas treatment each year.

300: St Helena “A PLACE TO RIVAL EDEN” - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 29.02.2012

This was just one of the comments made by visitors from the MV Melody, which called at the island on Saturday afternoon. There was a range of very positive comments and feedback from the visitors and crew who came ashore and enjoyed the countryside and Jamestown itself. Jamestown itself was busy with the community market reporting a good level of interest, and with shops and eating places also very busy.

301: St Helena NCAs – How will they impact the public? - St Helena (Business News) - 19.02.2012

National Conservation Areas (NCAs) is an ‘umbrella term’ adopted by St. Helena to describe a range of sites that represent the very best of St. Helena’s landscapes, plants, animals, landforms and heritage.

302: St Helena Councillor Gunnell back on Island - St Helena (Business News) - 19.02.2012

Councillor Cyril Gunnell has recently returned to the Island having represented St Helena in high level discussions at the first International Parliamentary Conference on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and TB-HIV AIDS Summit in London.

303: St Helena The Land Disposal Policy explained - St Helena (Business News) - 19.02.2012

The Land Disposal Policy (for Crown property) sits alongside the Land Development Control Plan (LDCP) together with the Housing Strategy, the infrastructure policies and the Tourism Development Plan. These form part of a wider strategy for the island – this being a wealthier and better place to live, work, invest and enjoy spare time.

304: St Helena Formal LegCo Meeting to take place next week - St Helena (Legal) - 19.02.2012

Legislative Council will meet Friday, 24th February, at 10am in the Court House, Jamestown. Their meeting is expected to be for one day and will be broadcast live via Radio St Helena.

305: St Helena Call for expressions of interest for Environmental (EOI) data mining. - St Helena (Business News) - 19.02.2012

The Environmental Management Directorate is seeking expressions of interest for a short environmental data mining contract.

306: St Helena - SDP and EDP- THE Next Steps - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2012

Consultation on the draft Sustainable Development Plan (SDP) and the draft Economic Development Plan (EDP) has now come to a close.

307: St Helena Strategic Policy and Planning Unit - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2012

National Conservation Areas (NCAs) is an ‘umbrella term’ adopted by St. Helena to describe a range of sites that represent the very best of St. Helena’s landscapes, plants, animals, landforms and heritage.

308: St Helena - ‘In the Know with the MOU’ - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2012

This week is the final interview of a four part series ‘In the Know with the MOU’ which aims to inform our readers about the progress made on each of the ‘big’ reform areas under the MOU; Immigration, Land, Economic Development and Institutional Arrangements.

309: St Helena: DFID Team on Island - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2012

A team from the Department for International Development is on Island to discuss, with SHG, budgets and economic growth for St Helena.

310: Joint Agency Disaster Management Live Exercise Jamestown - St Helena (Business News) - 06.02.2012

Police Directorate: including police, fire and sea rescue officers, joined together with staff from the Health and Social Welfare Directorate: including doctors, nurses, ambulance and other hospital workers, to take part in a Disaster Management Exercise.

311: The Land Development Control Plan explained - St Helena (Business News) - 06.02.2012

With the second round of consultation having already begun on the revised draft Land Development Control Plan (LDCP), it is vital for members of the Planning Team to receive as much feedback as possible from the public.

312: St Helena - “THE MOST SURPRISING PLACE WE’VE BEEN...” - St Helena (Business News) - 06.02.2012

This was just one of the comments made by visitors from the two cruise ships that visited last week. Visitors from the Seabourn Quest and Silver Whisper were most vocal in saying they enjoyed themselves during their stay, with many of the visitors from Silver Whisper stating they wished they had had a longer time ashore

313: TOURISM UPDATE – EXPLORE ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 06.02.2012

There are several local suppliers who are able to offer a range of tours exploring the island. These include visiting the main places of interest, or more specialised trips such as off-road or Wirebird watching. If you are interested in taking one of these, please contact the office and we will be pleased to make arrangements for you.

314: St Helena Economic Development - St Helena (Business News) - 06.02.2012

This week is the third interview of a four part series ‘In the Know with the MOU’ which aims to inform our readers about the progress made on each of the ‘big’ reform areas under the MOU; Immigration, Land, Economic Development and Institutional Arrangements.

315: St Helena: EXCO meeting of 24 January 2012 - St Helena (Business News) - 29.01.2012

A fairly weighty agenda today kept us busy from 9.30am to about 1.20pm; the longest EXCO meeting I have chaired here since I arrived. I was pleased to welcome Councillor John Cranfield to EXCO, kindly standing in for Councillor Tony Green who is currently in Brussels representing St Helena at an EU meeting.

316: NEWS FROM ST HELENA TOURISM - St Helena (Business News) - 29.01.2012

Last weekend people enjoyed a very pleasant dolphin tour in the sunshine. There are still the following opportunities to see the island from the sea, and try out a new experience...

317: NEWS FROM ST HELENA TOURISM - St Helena (Business News) - 29.01.2012

Last weekend people enjoyed a very pleasant dolphin tour in the sunshine. There are still the following opportunities to see the island from the sea, and try out a new experience...

318: St Helena: ‘In the Know with the MOU’ - St Helena (Business News) - 29.01.2012

This week is the second interview of a four part series ‘In the Know with the MOU’ which aims to inform our readers about the progress made on each of the ‘big’ reform areas under the MOU; Immigration, Land, Economic Development and Institutional Arrangements.

319: St Helena: EMD Report - St Helena (Business News) - 29.01.2012

UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) – 2 important updates for Overseas Territories.

320: St Helena Pensions Consultation - St Helena (Business News) - 20.01.2012

The St Helena Government is planning to change the pensions arrangements for staff who joined the service before 1 April 2010.

321: St Helena: Get Afloat...and enjoy the sunshine! - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 20.01.2012

The Tourist Office is organising some trips afloat. Take the opportunity to see the island from the sea, and try out a new experience...

322: St Helena ‘In the Know with the MOU’ - St Helena (Business News) - 20.01.2012

This week begins a four part series ‘In the Know with the MOU’ which aims to inform our readers about the progress made on each of the ‘big’ reform areas under the MOU; Immigration, Land, Economic Development and Institutional Arrangements.

323: St Helena Where are we with the MOU? - St Helena (Business News) - 14.01.2012

Publicity on the MOU front has been quiet during the last few months of 2011 however this has not meant that work has stopped; on the contrary a lot of behind the scene activity in each of the MOU Reform areas has taken place and will continue to do so during Phase II and the year ahead.

324: St Helena - Public Access to Meetings of the Land Planning and Development Control Board - St Helena (Business News) - 14.01.2012

From January 2012 members of the public now have the opportunity to attend and speak at meetings of the Land Planning and Development Control Board when development applications are being considered. Below are some answers to questions you may have.

325: St Helena Message from Sir Alan Haselhurst - St Helena (Business News) - 06.01.2012

The following message was received from the Rt. Hon. Sir Alan Haselhurst MP, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association International Executive Committee on 23 December 2011:

326: St Helena New Environmental Management Directorate! - St Helena (Business News) - 06.01.2012

An Environmental Management Directorate (EMD) has been formed within the St Helena Government (SHG), to bring together and enhance all environmental functions.

327: St Helena Airbridge flights - St Helena (Business News) - 06.01.2012

The allocation of seats on the airbridge operated by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is kept under constant review. Regular discussions are held between the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the three Overseas Territories that use it – Ascension Island, St Helena and the Falkland Islands.

328: St Helena Speaker of the House to Attend Conference - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2011

The Speaker of the House, Cathy Hopkins MBE, will leave on the RMS St Helena to attend a conference in Trinadad and Tobago.

329: St Helena Councillor Buckley Returns from Overseas Visit - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2011

Councillor Rodney Buckley is back on the Island, having attended a range of meetings in the UK to discuss everything from Education to Climate Change.

330: St Helena Air Access Update - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2011

Momentum continues to build for the construction of the airport with the arrival of a second Basil Read team this weekend on the RMS.

331: St Helena ExCo Report- 6th December 2011 - St Helena (Business News) - 10.12.2011

EXCO met this morning to address several important items on the agenda. The first paper taken sought to address concerns raised by Councillors about the way some aspects of the Social Security regulations were applied and whether there might be a need for some fine tuning.

332: St Helena WORK AT LEMON VALLEY - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 26.11.2011

St Helena Tourism would like to advise the public that work is underway to finalise the landing area at Lemon Valley ready for the installation of the new landing stage.

333: ST HELENA PROGRESS ON TOURISM PROJECTS - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 18.11.2011

Recent weeks have seen strong progress on many of the tourism projects, particularly in respect of Lemon Valley and Main Street Jamestown.

334: St Helena’s Councillor Buckley to Attend Key Meetings in UK - St Helena (Business News) - 10.11.2011

Councillor Rodney Buckley will be in the UK shortly to attend key meetings on behalf of St Helena. This will be his first overseas visit since the 2009 elections.

335: Governor Capes’ Address to the formal meeting of Legislative Council on 7th November 2011 - St Helena (Business News) - 09.11.2011

thank you for this early opportunity to address a sitting of LEGCO. Well, what a week that was! In the space of just a few days I was sworn in, chaired EXCO

336: St Helena EXCO meeting of 2 November 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 09.11.2011

This morning I Chaired my first EXCO meeting on St Helena. I was impressed by the collegiate atmosphere and excellent contributions from all members. It was clear too that EXCO enjoys first class support from the Clerk to EXCO and from the Deputy Chief Secretary.

337: St Helena The Immigration Points Based System - St Helena (Legal) - 09.11.2011

The Points Based System is open for public consultation between 7th November and 21st November. The Points Based System is open for public consultation between 7th November and 21st November.

338: Mark Capes sworn in as Governor of St Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 09.11.2011

Amidst clear skies, with the RMS St Helena in the harbour and the steady hum of people gathering to watch the Inauguration Ceremony in Jamestown, Mark Capes was sworn in as the Governor of St Helena on Saturday 29th October 2011.

339: St Helena Celebrating 100 Years of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association - St Helena (Business News) - 29.10.2011

A historic occasion was celebrated on Monday with the birth of St Helena’s first ever Youth Parliament.

340: St Helena Formal Legislative Council Meeting to take place on 7 November 2011 - St Helena (Business News) - 29.10.2011

Councillors will discuss a range of issues at their next formal meeting. The first sitting of the 10th meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Monday 7th November at 10am in the Court House, Jamestown. The meeting is expected to last two days and will be broadcast live via Radio St Helena.

341: St Helena MOU Update – Land Development Control Plan - St Helena (Business News) - 29.10.2011

In this week’s update on the Land Development Control Plan (LDCP) we would like to focus on some of the Frequently Asked Questions coming out of the consultation so far.

342: Acting Governor hosts dinner for the St Helena League of Friends - St Helena (Business News) - 29.10.2011

In support of the St Helena League of Friends a formal dinner for 24 paying guests was held at Plantation House on Saturday 22nd October 2011.

343: St Helena’s New Governor arrives on Saturday - St Helena (Business News) - 29.10.2011

Mark Capes, the new Governor for St Helena will arrive on Saturday 29th October, accompanied by his wife Tamara.

344: JOINT PRESS RELEASE BETWEEN ST HELENA POLICE DEPARTMENT, BANK OF ST HELENA AND ST HELENA DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - St Helena (Business News) - 22.10.2011

If a stranger came up to you on the street and asked you to give them a large sum of money, would you? Probably not!

345: Stewardship of the Nation’s Heritage: considering National Protected Areas - St Helena (Business News) - 22.10.2011

This week’s article regarding the Land Development Control Plan (LDCP) considers the network of National Protected Areas.

346: Here to be heard, represented, and supported! Prince Andrew School Student Council 2011 - St Helena (Education) - 22.10.2011

“A bright light for the future of St Helena’s democracy” were the words of Acting Governor, Ken Baddon as he spoke of the 2011 Student Council at a specially hosted lunch at Plantation House on Wednesday.

347: SHG Consults with Staff on Pensions - St Helena (Business News) - 15.10.2011

The St Helena Government is consulting with its staff on pension reform. This will continue until the end of October and SHG will also be looking at getting comments on the proposed changes from members of the public.

348: What affects you and your family about how land is used on the Island? - St Helena (Business News) - 15.10.2011

The way land is used on St Helena affects everyone and with the draft Land Development Control Plan (LDCP) currently out for public consultation, it is important that as many views, from as many people as possible are voiced and heard.

349: St Helena Ex-Co Report - 11th October 11 - St Helena (Business News) - 15.10.2011

We had another a short but useful meeting, completing the business in a little under an hour and a half.

350: St Helena MOU Update – Land Development Control Plan - St Helena (Business News) - 15.10.2011

In this week’s update on the Land Development Control Plan (LDCP) we would like to focus on one of the frequently asked questions during the consultation. This relates to the boundaries of the three zones within the LDCP.

351: ST HELENA GOVERNOR’S FAREWELL - St Helena (Heritage) - 30.09.2011

Being your Governor for the past four years has been not only an honour, but it has also been a pleasure. That pleasure comes from a genuine belief in the people and the future of St.Helena and the fact that I have had the privilege of working with so many of you, in both sectors, who share that belief.

352: St Helena Governor Gurr’s four years on St Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 30.09.2011

Governor Andrew Gurr left the island on Friday 23rd September on completion of his term of office. During the four years he has been on the Island, having arrived on 11th November 2007, the Island has faced many changes which were predicted by the Governor when he said in his inaugural speech:

353: St Helena: SALVAGED ITEMS FROM SUNKEN YACHT “QUEEQUEG” - St Helena (Business News) - 23.09.2011

Members of the public are reminded that persons who have removed and/or taken possession of any items that were recovered from the sunken yacht “QueeQueg

354: St Helena: A Bill for an Ordinance to regulate media services - St Helena (Legal) - 23.09.2011

This Bill initially came out for public consultation between May and July 2010. The Home & International Committee were pleased with the level of interest but delayed any further work pending the outcome of the recent review of the islands Media Services. The revised Bill has been amended to take account of the feedback received during 2010.

355: Foreign and Commonwealth Office Responds to the Petition - St Helena (Heritage) - 23.09.2011

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister for the Overseas Territories, Henry Bellingham MP, has today sent letters

356: St Helena: MOU Update – Land Development Control Plan - St Helena (Business News) - 23.09.2011

The draft revised Land Development Control Plan (LDCP) is now available for comment and public consultation. All areas of life on St Helena, from housing to heritage, will be influenced by land planning policies. This week we focus on INFRASTRUCTURE.

357: St Helena: MOU Assessment making progress - St Helena (Business News) - 23.09.2011

Currently on the Island are Tom Kelly, Head of the DFID Overseas Territories Department and Eric Arnold, a Private Sector Development Consultant. Eddie Palmer, DFID Representative on St. Helena, is supporting the DFID team.

358: St Helena Marks Governor Gurr’s Departure - St Helena (Heritage) - 16.09.2011

His Excellency, Governor Gurr will depart the Island on Friday 23rd September 2011 on completion of his term of office.

359: St Helena: MOU Update - Land Development Control Plan - St Helena (Business News) - 09.09.2011

The draft revised Land Development Control Plan (LDCP) is now available for comment and public consultation. All areas of life on St Helena, from housing to heritage, will be influenced by land planning policies. This week we focus on AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY.

360: St Helena - New Chief Secretary arrives next week - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.09.2011

Arriving on Thursday 15th September will be the new Chief Secretary, Owen O’Sullivan accompanied by his wife and young family.

361: St Helena Development Project Facilitator achieves Accounting Level 3 Diploma - St Helena (Business News) - 09.09.2011

In January of this year, Mrs Zoe George started studying Accounting Level 3 via distance learning with Stonebridge College.

362: Councillor Thomas returns from CPA Conference - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.09.2011

Having attended the 57th Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference 2011 in London, Councillor Derek Thomas recently returned to the Island.

363: St Helena: Tree Work Scheduled for the Castle - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2011

Works are planned to trim back the bourgainvillea tree adjacent to the main entrance to the Castle.

364: St Helena PUBLIC SAFETY – NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2011

The Directorate of Access & Shipping would like to inform the public that the navigational light at Butter Milk Point

365: St Helena Appoints Acting Governor - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 29.08.2011

Governor Gurr today announced that the Attorney General, Ken Baddon, will be Acting Governor during the coming interregnum following his departure on 23rd September and prior to the arrival of Mark Capes on 29th October

366: TRIBUTES TO SHARON WAINWRIGHT - St Helena (Heritage) - 28.08.2011

Sharon’s last email to me on 11th August began with the words “No problem...”. How typical that was of her approach to her job.

367: St Helena Special meeting of Legislative Council - St Helena (Legal) - 28.08.2011

A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Friday 2nd September at 10am, at the Court House in Jamestown, and will be broadcast live via Radio St Helena.

368: St Helena Congratulates CPL J PETERS RLC - St Helena (Heritage) - 28.08.2011

Cpl Peters is employed as an AAPTI responsible for delivering physical training, testing and the administration of up to 44 Soldiers (JS). He is also responsible for delivering Adventurous Training (AT) instruction during Personal & Team Development.

369: SHARON WAYNWRIGHT: A SAD LOSS FOR ST HELENA - St Helena (Heritage) - 19.08.2011

It was with the deep and sincere regret that people in the Falklands heard of the sudden death in London of Sharon Wainwright.

370: St Helena Visiting Gynaecologist for Health & Social Welfare Directorate - St Helena (Health) - 13.08.2011

Currently working in the Health & Social Welfare Directorate is Dr Mary Packer. She will be on Island until 12 August 2011 as a visiting Gynaecologist.

371: St Helena Medical Officer for Health & Social Welfare Directorate - St Helena (Health) - 13.08.2011

Dr Solomon Lebese has recently been appointed as Medical Officer - Anaesthetics to work within the Health & Social Welfare Directorate on a two year contract

372: ST HELENA TOURISM AGAIN WELCOMES JANET SHANKLAND - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 13.08.2011

St Helena Tourism will again be welcoming to the island its Sales and Marketing Executive, Janet Shankland, when the RMS arrives this week. Janet is visiting the island to bring herself fully up to date with progress and developments, and to meet key stakeholders.

373: St Helena SITING OF CONTAINERS, SITING OF POLYTUNNELS AND THE COLOUR OF ROOFING MATERIALS - St Helena (Business News) - 13.08.2011

Following public consultation in May, the Land Planning and Development Control Board have now implemented the three new planning policies on:

374: St Helena Police Officer Recruitment 2nd August 2011 - St Helena (Business News) - 07.08.2011

The Police Directorate were invited to the Public Accounts Committee last week to present our ideas on recruitment and retention in the police service and how that fits in with Saints or overseas officers in St Helena.

375: St Helena Financial Services Supervisor Appointed - St Helena (Business News) - 07.08.2011

Christopher Duncan is to be appointed as the new Financial Services Supervisor for St Helena with effect from 1st January 2012 when he will succeed Paddy Perry.

376: St Helena Where are we with Strategic Planning? - St Helena (Business News) - 07.08.2011

The St Helena Government is now into its third year of strategic planning, a process that replaces the previous exercise of completing departmental business plans.

377: St Helena: The Directors – Part X - Lilla Oliver - St Helena (Business News) - 07.08.2011

St Helena Government has introduced a new directorate structure which came into effect on 1st April. Because of this, instead of Departments SHG now has ten Directorates.

378: St Helena Commissions Asphalt Mixing Plant - St Helena (Business News) - 30.07.2011

The Indian staff from the Pari-Max team have now left the island following their visit to commission the new asphalt mixing plant at Donkey Plain. Unfortunately they discovered that some vital parts have not been delivered, including a gear box, pump and some connecting pipework. This has been brought to the attention of the relevant companies and they are trying to get a full list of the missing parts.

379: ANNUAL MEETING FOR HOME AND INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE - St Helena (Business News) - 30.07.2011

The Home and International Committee is holding its annual meeting with Civil Society Organisations on Monday 15th August at 5pm in Jamestown Community Centre. Representatives from all civil society organisations are cordially invited to attend.

380: NEWS FROM ST HELENA TOURISM SAINTS FLOCK TO LONGWOOD HOUSE - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 30.07.2011

Over 200 people took advantage of a gloriously sunny day to visit Longwood House on Saturday, when it was open all day to the public. The gardens and the House itself were at their best, and visitors were able to see and appreciate the many different aspects of Napoleon’s legacy that attracts many tourists to St Helena. Several Saints had never visited the House before, and many had not been since they were children at school.

381: INFORMATION FROM ST HELENA TOURISM CONSULTATIONS ON QUALITY STANDARDS - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 30.07.2011

With the approach of air access, increasing numbers of tourists, and especially increasing demands for high quality service for visitors and residents alike, it is important that agreed standards are developed for tourism services on St Helena.

382: St Helena Financial Secretary Launches Budget for 2011-12 - St Helena (Business News) - 30.07.2011

The Budget Estimates for 2011-12 represent a significant breakthrough in modernising the public sector’s financial management processes. For the first time, the figures presented in this budget are based on the principles of accrual accounting, where operating expenditure and capital investment have been clearly separated.

383: St Helena NEW MANAGEMENT FOR THE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT DIRECTORATE - St Helena (Education) - 30.07.2011

“The public are advised that with effect from 21 July 2011 the Education & Employment Directorate will be jointly managed by Mrs Beverly Francis,

384: St Helena Plans to put Public Utilities under New Management Arrangement - St Helena (Business News) - 23.07.2011

The St Helena Government is looking to put public utilities under a new management arrangement.

385: St Helena The Directors – Part VIII Peter Coll, Director of Police - St Helena (Business News) - 23.07.2011

St Helena Government has introduced a new directorate structure which came into effect on 1st April.

386: St Helena EXCO REPORT 74 – 5th July 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 10.07.2011

There were 9 items on our agenda and we began with the Undertakings Given and Resolutions Made at the recent Legislative Council Meeting. These are now captured on a tracker document so we can see what has, and hasn’t been done.

387: Future Media Services on St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 10.07.2011

SHG is planning to set up a new, community owned company, to provide improved media services on St Helena.

388: Did a Councillor Medal with St Helena Media? - St Helena (Business News) - 10.07.2011

Concerns have been expressed over recent reports that a Councillor interfered with the editorial policy of the broadcast media on St Helena.

389: Discussions on Future Priorities for St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2011

Councillors, officials and representatives from various non-government organisations assembled at the Jamestown Community Centre on Friday 17 June to discuss the future of St Helena.

390: St Helena The Directors – Part VII Tony Kilner, Director of Finance - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2011

The Finance Directorate raises Income Tax and Customs revenue, which help fund public services. It processes transactions for all the other directorates, invests government’s money, manages the budget and produces the information on costs and performance of different parts of government that is a key part of the way that government is accountable to Councillors.

391: St Helena Customer Service Centre running smoothly - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2011

The Customer Service Centre, located on the ground floor of the Post Office Building opened on 1st April this year with the aim of bringing various functions together to provide a better service to the public.

392: ST HELENA EXCO REPORT for 21 June 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 01.07.2011

Today is our shortest day and midsummer in the UK, but it is also another Tuesday - and another EXCO. You may remember the time when we were able to hold Governor’s Groups every other Tuesday. The work load continues unabated and so we remain in a weekly EXCO pattern.

393: St Helena Economy & Finance Committee Considers Companies Law - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2011

At its meeting on 23 June, the Economy and Finance Committee received a report from the Attorney General that a first draft for a new Companies Ordinance should be ready for consideration by the Committee by early July.

394: St Helena Announcement from the Customs Duty Working Group - St Helena (Business News) - 30.06.2011

Following the tax reform package implemented in April, a Customs Duty Working Group has been looking at how to reduce the costs of duty changes on essential items for low income households.

395: St Helena Students “go the distance” at Prince Andrew School - St Helena (Business News) - 30.06.2011

Over the last academic year, no less than 18 courses have been running through some form of distance learning and self study at Prince Andrew School. These have involved 11 students plus 3 teachers covering 18 different subjects ranging from AS and A Levels to Diplomas in career orientated subjects.

396: St Helena Clinical Nurse Manager for Health and Social Welfare - St Helena (Health) - 30.06.2011

A Clinical Nurse- Manager has recently been appointed to work to work within the Health and Social Welfare Directorate

397: St Helena Governor Gurr’s 100 Ascent of Jacob’s ladder - St Helena (Heritage) - 30.06.2011

For the 100th time Governor Gurr has defeated Jacob’s ladder; this hundredth ascent all in the name of charity.

398: Busy times for Visiting Optometrist! - St Helena (Business News) - 03.06.2011

A familiar face to the Island, Optometrist, Priscilla Brown has spent several months on the island and is due to return next year.

399: Tender Board to Publish Details on Successful Tenders - St Helena (Business News) - 01.06.2011

St Helena Government is committed to improving transparency across its operations. As a further step, the Economy and Finance Committee has agreed that contracts awarded by the Tender Board will be publicised on a quarterly basis.

400: St Helena Legislative Council St Helena Island, 27 May 2011 To the people of St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 27.05.2011

Following the public demonstration held on Saturday 16 April 2011, the Council met with the organisers of the demonstration at an Informal meeting of Legislative Council on Friday 6 May 2011.

401: ST HELENA EXCO MEETING, 10 MAY 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.05.2011

Our previous EXCO meeting was three weeks’ ago, but in spite of that we had a small agenda in front of us. All Elected Members were present and Gilly Francis stood in as Acting Chief Secretary whilst Frank Wastell acted as Attorney General. We began by confirming the minutes of two meetings – 5th and 19th April.

402: St Helena Discussions take place on Education - St Helena (Education) - 14.05.2011

Last year, the Department for International Development injected additional money into the Education Service.

403: DFID to Visit St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 14.05.2011

On Island discussions will shortly take place between the St Helena Government and the Department For International Development on future funding for the Island. Existing funding has been approved until the end of July,

404: The Directors – Part IV Darren Duncan, Director of Agriculture and Natural Resources - St Helena (Business News) - 14.05.2011

St Helena Government has introduced a new directorate structure which came into effect on 1st April.

405: St Helena’s Provisional Register of Electors published! - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 14.05.2011

The provisional Register of Electors has been published and the public are reminded that they now have 11 days to make applications for the register to be amended.

406: EXPENSES FOR SPEAKER, DEPUTY SPEAKER AND COUNCILLORS - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 14.05.2011

Last week the Secretariat published a summary of individual expenses that were incurred by the Honourable Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Members of the Legislative Council for the seventeen month period 4 November 2009 to 31 March 2011.

407: St Helena’s Provisional Register of Electors with Assistant Registration Officers - St Helena (Legal) - 14.05.2011

The St Helena Government has published the Provisional Register of Electors and copies are now with the Assistant Registration Officers.

408: St Helenians asked to Register as an Elector and make your vote count! - St Helena (Business News) - 06.05.2011

The Provisional Registers of Electors for the East and West Constituencies will be published on Friday 6th May 2011.

409: St Helena The Directors – Part III Sharon Wainwright - St Helena (Business News) - 06.05.2011

St Helena Government has introduced a new directorate structure which came into effect on 1st April. Because of this, instead of Departments SHG now has ten Directorates. In a ten part series the Public Relations/Information Office will introduce each of the ten Directors their responsibilities and directorate plans for the next year.

410: St Helena DRAFT PLANNING POLICIES - St Helena (Business News) - 06.05.2011

The Board would like the views of the public on the draft policies before they are formally adopted. The purpose of the policies is to give clarity and consistency in planning decisions and to give guidance to anyone proposing development.

411: DFID Management Advisor Visits St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 16.04.2011

As part of the DfID funded Public Sector Modernisation Programme (PSMP) a Records Management Adviser was recently on Island to advise SHG how best to improve information sharing across Directorates.

412: New Public Solicitor on St Helena - St Helena (Legal) - 16.04.2011

The Saint Helena Government is pleased to announce the arrival on the Island on 11th April of a new Public Solicitor, Deborah Wahle to succeed the previous Public Solicitor, Neil Davidson.

413: Human Resources Support for St Helena Government - St Helena (Business News) - 16.04.2011

Currently on the Island is Jean Shaw, Human Resources Support Executive for the St Helena Government.

414: Councillor Mervyn Yon returns form EU-OCT Forum - St Helena (Education) - 16.04.2011

Returning on 3rd April 2011 was Councillor Mervyn Yon. Councillor Yon returns to the Island after having attended the European Union’s Overseas Countries and Territories Forum (EU-OCT) in New Caledonia.

415: St Helena Announces New Development Application Fee Scales - St Helena (Business News) - 16.04.2011

A new scale of fees for development applications has been introduced and is now effective

416: Meet Susan O’Bey, Director of Strategic Policy and Planning - St Helena (Education) - 16.04.2011

The Strategic Policy and Planning Unit (SPPU) is a newly established function within SHG. The SPPU has an overarching role.

417: St Helena's New Director of Infrastructure and Utilities Introduced - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 16.04.2011

Currently on island is David Thomson, the new Director of Infrastructure and Utilities, formerly the Public Works & Services Department.

418: St Helena Register of Electors - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 16.04.2011

Registration Officer, Gillian Francis, would like to remind people that they can apply at almost any time during the year, to have their names included on the Register of Electors.

419: St Helena GOVERNOR TO VISIT ASCENSION ISLAND - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.04.2011

The Governor will be making a short visit to Ascension Island this week in order to meet the new Council and discuss with them a range of important issues surrounding the future of the island. He will leave on the RMS on Wednesday 6th April and return the following Monday.

420: St Helena Economist to arrive shortly - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.04.2011

An Economist for the St Helena Government will be arriving shortly. Owen James accompanied by his partner will arrive on 11th April and will be based at the Strategic Planning and Policy Unit (SPPU), the Castle.

421: St Helena Has New Head of Governor’s Office - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.04.2011

The present Head of the Governor’s Office, Ernie Manley will leave St Helena on completion of his posting on 12th April 2011.

422: St Helena - Update from the Fisheries Section - St Helena (Fisheries) - 09.04.2011

Leaving the Island today was Dr Nikki Chapman from the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).

423: St Helena's Alice Greentree retires from the Education Department - St Helena (Education) - 09.04.2011

Former Education Officer (Primary), Alice Greentree, has retired from the Education Department after forty one years.

424: St Helena - New Customs Tariff – Transitional Concessions - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.04.2011

The new Customs Tariff will come into effect from 1 April 2011. For importers, this means that goods delivered on the next RMS visit on 3 April will be subject to the new rates.

425: St Helena - The Millennium Forest Project wins Blue Turtle Award - St Helena (Agriculture) - 04.04.2011

The Millennium Forest initiative has won St Helena the JNCC, Blue Turtle Award. This was celebrated at a reception at Plantation House on Tuesday evening 29th March 2011.

426: St Helena - SHG moves to Accrual Accounting - St Helena (Business News) - 04.04.2011

St Helena is about to take a major step forward to improve the management of public money. For the new financial year commencing on the 1st April 2011,

427: St Helena Government Complaints Procedure - St Helena (Legal) - 04.04.2011

The St Helena Government has published a complaints procedure which gives guidelines on how to bring your formal complaints against SHG.

428: St Helena Government Introduces New Directorate Structure - St Helena (Business News) - 04.04.2011

On 1 April, the St Helena Government will introduce its new directorate structure.

429: St Helena EXCO REPORT 66 – 29th March 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 04.04.2011

The weekly EXCO meeting has now become quite a feature of our political landscape. This increased frequency is due to the end of the financial year and the additional MOU related work, but whatever the reason, it is certainly ensuring that both officers and Councillors are under significant pressure.

430: HENRY BELLINGHAM MP WRITES ST HELENA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL - St Helena (Business News) - 04.04.2011

It was good to meet your representative at the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) in November 2010 and to talk through various issues with her.

431: St Helena Medical Services’ Review - St Helena (Health) - 10.03.2011

Leaving the Island on 23rd February 2011 was Derek Muhl who undertook a review of the medical services provided by the Public Health and Social Services Department (PHSSD).

432: St Helena Report Released on Remuneration, Allowances and Expenses - St Helena (Business News) - 10.03.2011

The St Helena Government has today, released the report of the Independent Commission for the Review of Remuneration, Allowances and Expenses for Councillors, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.

433: Foot & Mouth Disease in South Africa - St Helena (Agriculture) - 04.03.2011

On the 25th February the Department of Agriculture in South Africa submitted a notification to the World Organisation for Animal Health, the OIE, of a foot and mouth outbreak in Kwazulu Natal. The initial outbreak was first noted on the 1st of February and to date there have been 12 outbreaks within a closely confined area affecting 250 out of 500 cattle.

434: SHG and Divestment – A Larger Private Sector and a Smaller SHG - St Helena (Business News) - 01.03.2011

To help grow the private sector and make Government smaller, a new Divestment Strategy has been agreed for SHG. This follows on from previous outsourcing work that started in 2007 and takes account of lessons learnt from that exercise.

435: AIRPORT PROJECT UPDATE - St Helena (Business News) - 01.03.2011

Now that the pause status has been lifted for the airport project, and a new Invitation to Tender has been issued, we are once again able to go out to the market to seek to engage the services of a suitably qualified Project Management Unit (PMU).

436: St Helena announces Closing Date Approaches for Commenting on Various Bills - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.02.2011

The closing date for submitting comments on various tax and customs related Bills is approaching. The Bills in question include the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, the Service Tax Bill, the Hotel Accommodation Tax (Repeal) Bill, and the Customs (Amendment) Bill. These have been issued as part of the wider Tax Reform proposal which is currently out for public consultation.

437: St Helena EXCO REPORT 69 – 15th February 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 19.02.2011

Executive Councils are flowing thick and fast at present. Much of the reason for that is of course the MOU and the timed targets to which we are working. However today’s meeting was quite a short one with only two items but worth holding none the less as we anticipate a far longer one next week.

438: St Helena Update on Economist - St Helena (Business News) - 19.02.2011

In early January 2011 St Helena Government appointed on a three month contract, Harry Shutt as an Economist.

439: St Helena Airport Project Update (18/02/11) - St Helena (Business News) - 19.02.2011

Now that the pause status has been lifted for the airport project, and a new Invitation to Tender has been issued, we are once again able to go out to the market to seek to engage the services of a suitably qualified Project Management Unit (PMU).

440: St Helena - Meet the VSOs – Curriculum and Trainer Developer - St Helena (Business News) - 19.02.2011

This is the third article in a three-part series that introduces the three volunteers who are currently on the Island. This week we meet Christine Bull who is working with SHAPE.

441: St Helena EXCO REPORT 59 – 8th February 2011 - St Helena (Legal) - 11.02.2011

We were able to welcome Councillor Brian Isaac as a substitute for Councillor Mervyn Yon, who is leaving on the RMS to represent us at the EU-OCT Forum in New Caledonia.

442: St Helena Welcomes Locum Medical Officer - St Helena (Health) - 11.02.2011

Arriving on the RMS today was a Medical Officer, who had been recruited to work on St Helena for a short period of time until the arrival of the new resident surgeon, who experienced last minute travel difficulties and was unable to connect with the RMS in Cape Town on 25 January as planned.

443: Meet the VSOs for St Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 11.02.2011

Following representations from the Department for International Development (DfID), Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO) agreed in 2010 to help with the recruitment of personnel for St Helena. This programme is funded by DfID and as a result of this three volunteers are currently on the Island working with SHG and Civil Society.

444: St Helena Bills Published for Consultation - St Helena (Legal) - 11.02.2011

The St Helena Government formally announced today that four Bills will be published for public consultation. These are to include the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, the Service Tax Bill, the Hotel Accommodation Tax (Repeal) Bill, and the Customs (Amendment) Bill. These Bills are being issued as part of the wider Tax Reform proposal currently out for public consultation.

445: New Public Solicitor Recruited for St Helena - St Helena (Legal) - 11.02.2011

A new Public Solicitor has been recruited for St Helena and is due to arrive in April of this year.

446: St Helena's Councillor Yon to attend Overseas Forum - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 11.02.2011

Councillor Mervyn Yon departed the Island on Tuesday 8th February to attend the annual European Union Overseas Countries and Territories Forum in New Caledonia.

447: St Helena ExCo Report 59 – 1st February 2011 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 03.02.2011

At the start of today’s meeting, I welcomed Mrs Gillian Francis, whom I had earlier once more sworn in as an ex officio Councillor whilst Acting Chief Secretary.

448: Economist for St Helena Government - St Helena (Business News) - 12.01.2011

Harry Shutt, an Economist for the St Helena Government arrived on 11 January.

449: Memorandum of Understanding Signed on St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 26.12.2010

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed today, 20 December 2010, as a formal agreement between the St Helena Government and the Department for International Development. The potentially historic signing took place in the Council Chamber at 1.00pm, in the presence of Legislative Council.

450: St Helena Shipping Report - St Helena (Business News) - 19.12.2010

The St Helena Government has today published, on the SHG website, a report on the RMS St Helena and wider shipping options for the Island.

451: MEDIA TRAINING FOR ST HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 12.12.2010

Malcolm Russell, visiting media professional from Broadcast Development Group in South Africa is currently on Island filming the Governor’s Cup Yacht Race for Supersport. Malcolm has agreed to run two workshops for persons with an interest in media.

452: St Helena: New Chair of Audit Committee Appointed - St Helena (Business News) - 12.12.2010

The role of the Audit Committee is to assist the Governor in fulfilling his constitutional responsibilities for ensuring strength and best practice in three fundamental Government areas:

453: St Helena: Focusing on the future’ – 2 years on - St Helena (Business News) - 12.12.2010

In 2008, the Public Health and Social Services Department adopted a strategy called ‘Focusing on the Future’, for the development of health and social services in St Helena.

454: ST HELENA EXECUTIVE COUNCIL REPORT - St Helena (Legal) - 12.12.2010

This Executive Council had a particularly substantial agenda that included items covering immigration, investment, land disposal, tax reform, the draft budget for the next three years, the MOU between ourselves and DFID with regard to the airport, and TV broadcasting after 31st December. The substantial amount of work put in by both members and Officers at Council Committee level in creating and understanding the Papers that were before us meant that we were able to finish our meeting by 2.20 pm.

455: SHG Makes Progress with Strategic Planning - St Helena (Business News) - 03.12.2010

The St Helena Government is into its second year of a new strategic planning process, which has replaced the previous exercise of completing departmental business plans.

456: SHG Makes Progress with Strategic Planning - St Helena (Business News) - 03.12.2010

The St Helena Government is into its second year of a new strategic planning process, which has replaced the previous exercise of completing departmental business plans.

457: Disaster Management exercise at Levelwood - St Helena (Health) - 01.12.2010

Designed as a real case scenario, a Disaster Management exercise, involving the Fire and Rescue Service and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department (ANRD), took place on Wednesday 17th November at Pleasant Valley, Levelwood.

458: OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNIQUE - St Helena (Business News) - 01.12.2010

At this year’s OTCC, the first under the Coalition Government, the agenda included a wide-ranging discussion on the UK/Overseas Territories relationship; as well as sessions on specific issues such as criminal justice; transport safety and security;

459: St Helena EXCO REPORT 54 – 9th November 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 10.11.2010

It is increasingly noticeable to me how much more efficient our Executive Council has become recently.

460: St Helena Legislative Council to Meet - St Helena (Legal) - 10.11.2010

The first sitting of the fifth meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Monday 15th November at the Court House in Jamestown

461: St Helena Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - St Helena (Business News) - 03.11.2010

The second draft MOU was sent to DFID this afternoon. This puts the St Helena Government on target in terms of completing this stage of the MOU preparation.

462: St Helena EXCO Report 26 October 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 28.10.2010

This EXCO followed hard on the heels of Monday’s LEGCO. Such a proximity of high level meetings is unusual, but it is a reminder that the legislature and the executive are working in harmony as the driving forces in our government.

463: St Helena Complaints Procedure for the Hospital and Outpatient Services - St Helena (Health) - 28.10.2010

The Public Health and Social Services Department issued an interim complaints procedure for the hospital and outpatient services in a press release dated 16 September 2010.

464: St Helena News Media Services Update - St Helena (Business News) - 28.10.2010

The future of the St Helena News Media Services ie Radio St Helena and the Herald, has been under discussion for quite some with a view to phasing out the SHG annual operating subsidy over a reasonable period of time.

465: St Helena Legislative Council to Meet - St Helena (Legal) - 25.10.2010

Legislative Council is to meet formally on Friday 22 October to discuss a range of issues affecting the Island. This is expected to be a two-day meeting which will be aired live, via Radio St Helena.

466: St Helena EXCO Report – 12th October 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 17.10.2010

I was pleased to be able to Chair an EXCO so soon after my return from the UK as it enabled me to catch up on what has happened in my absence as well as giving me the chance to give Hon. Members more detailed information about my meetings in London.

467: St Helena Questions and Answers on the MOU - St Helena (Business News) - 17.10.2010

On 22 July 2010, the Secretary of State for International Development, Andrew Mitchell, announced HMG’s intention to finance an airport on St Helena subject to a number of specific conditions.

468: Advisers’ Visits to St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 17.10.2010

In my last report, issued in early June, mention was made of the expected visit of Mr Keith Munns, the FCO Prison Adviser. Mr Munns was on Island from 14 to 22 July to review progress since his earlier visit in February 2009. The report on his latest visit has been received and is being considered by the relevant officials.

469: Tourism Information Release: Governor’s Cup Yacht Race 2010 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 08.10.2010

In the last five years yachtsmen have represented 11% of the Island’s total arrivals. Alongside the biennial Governor’s Cup, the yacht market is one that offers opportunity for growth and development in the tourism sector.

470: St Helena Arrival of Public Sector Modernisation Adviser - St Helena (Education) - 08.10.2010

Public sector modernisation continues within the St Helena Government and on Sunday 10 October, Robin Swaisland will arrive to advise SHG on next steps with the programme. In addition he will help to implement necessary changes to the way Government works.

471: Formal Response Received on Draft Memorandum of Understanding - St Helena (Business News) - 08.10.2010

The St Helena Government has received a formal response from the Department for International Development (DFID) on the first draft of the Memorandum of Understanding which was sent to them on Friday 24 September.

472: St Helena ExCo Report 55 - St Helena (Business News) - 08.10.2010

As I anticipated in my ExCo broadcast on 14th September, we needed an additional meeting yesterday to maintain momentum with the many reform programmes now being taken forward by your elected Members.

473: St Helena Solving Electricity Problems - St Helena (Business News) - 08.10.2010

Following recent unplanned power outages during a period of strong winds, electricity was successfully restored at the beginning of last week and consumers have continued to receive an uninterrupted power supply.

474: St Helena's Councillors to Attend Meetings Overseas - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.10.2010

Councillor Tara Thomas, Chair of the Economy and Finance Committee and Councillor Tony Green, Chair of the Education and Employment Committee, have been nominated by Elected Members to represent St Helena at overseas meetings this year.

475: St Helena: ExCo Report 54 - St Helena (Legal) - 30.09.2010

Yesterday’s ExCo meeting covered a wide range of important issues, and the discussion lasted well into the afternoon. It is for this reason that I am giving my normal broadcast the following morning.

476: St Helena's Governor Submits Second Report from the UK - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2010

Generally when visiting London, the Governor finds that he has a tight programme of meetings and that most of them have been scheduled efficiently by our London office. This trip has been no exception.

477: Andrew Gurr Submits Part 1 of a Report on Meetings in London - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2010

I have spent only one full day in London since the end of our holiday, but there are several matters that are worthy of report and so I am sending this. I hope to be able to produce more detail after a series of meetings ending on 29th September.

478: St Helena and DFID - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2010

On 10th August 2010, the Executive Council endorsed an outline of the objectives, principles and policy intentions to be included in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be agreed between the St Helena Government (SHG) and HMG on how St Helena will implement reforms needed to open the Island’s economy to investment and tourism.

479: Chief Development Officer Gains Fellowship of the Chartered Management Institute - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2010

Chief Development Officer, Dr Corinda Essex, has become a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.

480: FURTHER CHANGES TO STRUCTURE OF ST HELENA GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION - St Helena (Legal) - 16.09.2010

As part of the ongoing process of public sector modernisation, the St Helena Government (SHG) has been looking proactively at its current administrative structure.

481: Progress on Immigration, Investment and Land Disposal Reviews - St Helena (Business News) - 16.09.2010

Discussions continue on Government policy about immigration, investment and land disposal and remain a priority in light of the recent announcement on air access.

482: St Helena - Public Health (Amendment) Bill, 2010 - St Helena (Health) - 05.09.2010

A Draft Public Health (Amendment) Bill 2010 is being published today Wednesday, 1 September 2010, for public consultation before considering its introduction into law.

483: St Helena - ExCo Report No. 52 – 24th August 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 30.08.2010

This was my first meeting of ExCo since returning to Island nearly two weeks ago and having the honour to be sworn in as Acting Governor.

484: St Helena - Appointment of Acting Attorney General and Locum Crown Counsel - St Helena (Legal) - 30.08.2010

Following the departure of the Attorney General, Mr Ken Baddon on overseas leave and, in accordance with sections 95 and 118(3) of the St Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha Constitution, Mr Francis Joseph Wastell, Crown Counsel, has been appointed to the position of Acting Attorney General with effect from 26 August 2010.

485: St Helena - Derek Henry Joins OCS Team - St Helena (Education) - 30.08.2010

Derek Henry has joined the Office of the Chief Secretary’s (OCS) team as Manager of Central Administration with effect from today, 23 August 2010.

486: St Helenian Petrina Williams Qualifies as Doctor of Medicine - St Helena (Education) - 22.08.2010

“It was an intense six years but worth it in the end” says Doctor Petrina Williams, St Helena’s first known female doctor of medicine.

487: St Helena - Revised Policy Framework and Priorities - St Helena (Business News) - 21.08.2010

This month sees SHG departments preparing their Strategic Plans for the next 3 year period 2011/12 – 2013/14.

488: St Helena Government “Freezes” External Recruitment - St Helena (Business News) - 21.08.2010

In response to its commitment to reduce the footprint of the public sector, SHG has, with some exceptions, placed a moratorium on external recruitment.

489: St Helena Procedures for Businesses to be included on Select Lists of Tenderers - St Helena (Business News) - 21.08.2010

At the Legislative Council meeting on 2nd August 2010, the Financial Secretary gave an undertaking to publicise the procedures for businesses to be included on select lists of tenderers.

490: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 10th August 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 13.08.2010

This meeting of EXCO was attended by all the substantive Members with the exception of the Chief Secretary who returns to the island tomorrow. Mrs. Gilly Francis deputised as Acting Chief Secretary as she has done so ably during Andrew Wells’s absence.

491: St Helena Air Access - St Helena (Business News) - 13.08.2010

Following the recent air access announcement, work has commenced to ensure that SHG is able to meet the condition laid down by the Secretary of State for International Development which states that “the St Helena Government undertakes to implement the reforms needed to open the island’s economy to inward investment and tourism”.

492: St Helena's Governor Gurr departs on Business and Overseas Leave - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 13.08.2010

Following the return of Chief Secretary, Mr Andrew Wells and Mrs Wells on 11 August from overseas leave, His Excellency Governor Gurr and Mrs Gurr will depart St Helena on board the RMS St Helena when she leaves for Cape Town later that day.

493: Procedures for Businesses to be included on Select Lists of Tenderers - St Helena (Business News) - 13.08.2010

At the Legislative Council meeting on 2nd August 2010, the Financial Secretary gave an undertaking to publicise the procedures for businesses to be included on select lists of tenderers.

494: St Helena EXCO REPORT 50 – 27th July 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 29.07.2010

This was the 50th EXCO that I have had the privilege of chairing. Whatever you may feel about the value of committees, EXCO is a particularly important one for all of us living here and it has been a very fulfilling experience to be involved in so much helpful and informed discussion.

495: Mrs Hilda Clingham 100 and Feeling “Great” - St Helena (Heritage) - 29.07.2010

“ I feel great” are the words of an amazing lady, Mrs Hilda Clingham who, on Friday, 23rd July 2010, celebrated her 100th Birthday.

496: Appointment of Tourism Development Executive and Sales Marketing Executive - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 29.07.2010

The Tourism Department will soon have two very experienced personnel joining their team to provide specialist international expertise to help SHG develop its tourism industry.

497: St Helena Certificate And Badge Of Honour To Mr Robert Macmillan Robertson - St Helena (Heritage) - 29.07.2010

At approximately 1.30pm this afternoon, at the General Hospital, His Excellency Governor Andrew Gurr presented an Award of the Certificate and Badge of Honour to Mr Robert Macmillian Robertson,

498: St Helena Companies Ordinance, 2004 - St Helena (Legal) - 29.07.2010

The Companies Ordinance, 2004, established a Companies Registry in St. Helena. The Registry is (in accordance with section 212 of the Ordinance) administered by the Registrar of Companies under the general supervision of the Attorney General.

499: St Helena Legislative Council to meet Formally on 2 August 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 29.07.2010

A Formal Session of the Legislative Council will be held in the Court House in Jamestown on Monday, 2 August 2010 at 10 am.

500: Keene PR Representative to make Familiarisation Visit - St Helena (Business News) - 25.07.2010

Arriving at St Helena on a familiarisation visit from 3 – 11 August 2010 will be Suzanne Holiday. Suzanne is a representative from Keene PR, the current public relations agent for the RMS St Helena and St Helena Island.

501: St Helena’s Annual Fishing Competition 2010 - St Helena (Fisheries) - 25.07.2010

In surprisingly mild weather conditions, the annual 2010 Fishing Competition, organized in conjunction with The Fisherman's Association and Argos Atlantic Cold Stores took place at the wharf on Saturday 10th July.

502: St Helena Government Plans Ahead - St Helena (Business News) - 19.07.2010

On Friday, the 25th June, His Excellency the Governor, the Speaker of the House, Elected Members, Heads of Department, the Managing Director of SHDA and other senior government officials, attended an Away Day at the Jamestown Community Centre. The purpose of the day was to review key areas of the St Helena Government’s Policy Framework in order to determine the top priorities for allocation of resources within the next planning and budgeting session for 2011- 2014. The programme for the day was organised by the Strategic Planning Coordinator Mrs Susan O’Bey and her team from the Strategic Planning and Policy Unit.

503: St Helena Uupdate from the Access & Infrastructure Office - St Helena (Business News) - 19.07.2010

During the next few weeks, the Access & Infrastructure Office intends to bring you up to date with the various projects being undertaken as part of the island's Infrastructure Plan. The main purpose of this is to a) ensure that there is an island wide understanding of the main aims of each of the projects and b) make everyone aware of the progress that has been made to date.

504: Appointment of Acting Administrator, Ascension Island - St Helena (Business News) - 19.07.2010

Further to the press release dated 6 July 2010, Mr Miles Miller has been appointed Acting Administrator for the period 2 July – 22 July 2010,

505: Jamestown Wharf Improvement Programme Starts Soon - St Helena (Business News) - 19.07.2010

After a great deal of preparation and planning, construction work is about to start on site for the much anticipated and necessary wharf improvements at the South and North ends of Jamestown Wharf.

506: St Helena's Acts of Bravery Recognised - St Helena (Heritage) - 19.07.2010

On an isolated island such as St Helena, any unusual incident or tragedy affects most, if not all, of the community and there are some who go to great lengths to ensure rescue/closure for many.

507: St HelenaStrategic Policy and Planning Unit - St Helena (Business News) - 19.07.2010

One of the components of the Public Sector Modernisation Programme (PSMP) was to provide support in strengthening Governance and Institutional Arrangements for Public Sector Management.

508: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 13th July 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 19.07.2010

All Members were present at today’s meeting and Gilly Francis stood in once again as Acting Chief Secretary.

509: St Helena's Government Plans Ahead - St Helena (Business News) - 10.07.2010

On Friday, the 25th June, His Excellency the Governor, the Speaker of the House, Elected Members, Heads of Department, the Managing Director of SHDA and other senior government officials, attended an Away Day at the Jamestown Community Centre.

510: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 29th June 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 30.06.2010

All Elected members were present at this meeting of EXCO. Gilly Francis attended as Acting Chief Secretary and in the light of the absence of the Financial Secretary I invited Tony Kilner to attend in order to advise us on matters financial.

511: St Helena Celebrates Armed Forces Day - St Helena (Heritage) - 30.06.2010

In spite of the overcast weather conditions, approximately 85 people attended the “Raising the Flag for our Armed Forces” ceremony which was held in front of the Court House in Jamestown on Saturday, 26th June.

512: Panel Established to Report on the Stillbirth of Alex Malcolm Thomas - St Helena (Legal) - 27.06.2010

In my press release of 17th June I indicated that I would be seeking a complete written account into the circumstances surrounding the stillbirth of Alex Malcolm Thomas.

513: St Helena - Presentation by French Consul on the French Properties - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 27.06.2010

On Friday, 18 June 2010, the French Consul, Michel Dancoisne-Martineau, gave a very interesting and informative presentation on the French properties on St Helena, to Members of the Legislative Council, Tourism Commission, senior Government officials and other invited guests.

514: St Helena - Maths Trainer Arrives on 24 June - St Helena (Education) - 27.06.2010

Education is one of the most important factors in the development of any country and, here on St Helena, against a backdrop of dwindling resources and skills, the Education Department continues to strive to provide quality learning opportunities for all.

515: Development Project Facilitator gains Diploma in Project Management with Distinction - St Helena (Education) - 23.06.2010

In October 2008, Tessa Roberts was successful in securing a place to study a 2 year Distance Learning Course in Project Management with Oxford College

516: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 15th June 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 17.06.2010

The only agenda item was about the revision of fuel prices. It was an Information Paper that arose from the decision at the previous EXCO to flex fuel prices to reflect importation costs. In the light of that earlier paper, prices had changed on 4th June to 80p per litre for diesel (6p up) and £1.30 per litre for petrol, (6p down).

517: St Helena's New Provisional Tourism Commission Appointed - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 17.06.2010

Tourism is a key target area in developing St Helena’s economy. To this end, a new Provisional Tourism Commission has been appointed whose task will be to oversee the future development of our tourist industry.

518: St Helena Film Crew to Update Promotional Tourism Video - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 17.06.2010

A film crew of two will be visiting St Helena between 24 June and 02 July 2010.

519: St Helena ExCo report 49 – 1st June 2010 - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

This was the third ExCo meeting in less than one month, and the last which I will have the honour of convening during my current appointment as Acting Governor, as H.E. Governor Gurr will return to Island on Friday. I thanked Members for their hard work and courteous support over the past several weeks.

520: St Helena Change in Fuel Pricing - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

Exco has approved a new, more transparent methodology for setting the wholesale price of fuel.

521: St Helena Increase in Inspection Fees for Motor Vehicles and Cranes - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

Executive Council has agreed to increase vehicle inspection fees by £3.00 following consultation between the relevant Committees and stakeholders.

522: St Helena WHARF MARINE WORKS - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

Arriving on the RMS on the 24th June will be two CAN France personnel ie the Contract Manager and the Civil Engineer, who will be on island for approximately 9 months undertaking the limited Construction Works Phase 1, for the Jamestown Wharf Improvements Programme.

523: St Helena Advisers Visits to St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

Gillian Francis, Acting Chief Secretary, reports on advisers visits to St Helena

524: St Helena Mobility in Public Service – Department Heads Swop Roles - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

As part of its Public Sector Reform Programme and, in developing its workforce, the St Helena Government is keen to encourage staff to move from one department to another.

525: St Helena Revised Strategy for Life Long Learning - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

In recognising the importance of their role in taking the island forward with or without air access, the Education Department has reviewed and developed a new Life Long Learning Strategy.

526: St Helena Report on Home and International Committee - St Helena (Business News) - 21.05.2010

Since the new Legislative Council was formed with the new portfolios and committee structures, the Home & International Committee’s scheduled meetings are held each 2nd Wednesday of the month and regular meetings have been held since January 2010.

527: St Helena Government Wants Temporary Accommodation for Councillors during Supreme Court Sessions - St Helena (Legal) - 21.05.2010

During the Supreme Court sessions, commencing Friday, 21 May, Councillors will no longer have use of the Councillors Common Room or Small Court, adjacent to the Court House.

528: RFA Black Rover Trip around St Helena - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 21.05.2010

We are very happy to announce the names of the people who have taken up the Black Rover’s offer of a trip around the Island on the 23rd May. They are:

529: St Helena ExCo Report 46 – 11th May 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 13.05.2010

Today’s ExCo meeting was again quite lengthy, with a lot of useful discussion of practical issues. Councillor Brian Isaac continued to stand in for Councillor Tara Thomas.

530: RFA Black Rover Offers Helenas a Trip Around St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 13.05.2010

If your name is “Helena” then you are in for a special treat!

531: St Helena Prepared for Rift Valley Fever in South Africa - St Helena (Health) - 12.05.2010

The UK Health Protection Agency Focal Point has issued a warning to travellers to South Africa to the effect that South Africa is experiencing an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) and that a number of animal and human deaths have occurred.

532: Policy on Exemption of Import Duty, Wharfage and Freight Charges - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 11.05.2010

In October of last year, a new policy on Exemption of Import Duty, Wharfage and Freight Charges was agreed by the Governor in Council.

533: Entry Visas for South Africa - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 11.05.2010

Recently there has been some concern from the public with regard to visas for South Africa.

534: Governor Gurr To Visit Ascension Island, United Kingdom and Capetown - St Helena (Business News) - 01.05.2010

His Excellency Governor Gurr departed St Helena earlier today enroute to the UK, on leave and overseas business. During his stopover at Ascension Island, he will take the opportunity to discuss a number of Ascension issues with the Administrator, Councillors and other officials.

535: Advisers Visits to St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 01.05.2010

My last general update on advisers’ visits to Saint Helena was published in January. Since then, we have been keeping the public regularly informed of the work being carried out in particular by advisers on health and education.

536: St Helena EXCO REPORT 46 – 20th April 2010 - St Helena (Business News) - 22.04.2010

We have had some lengthy EXCOs over the past few months and this one was no exception. However it has meant that I was unable to get my report out on the day, for which I apologise.

537: Socio-economic Information for St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 22.04.2010

Throughout this bulletin all averages refer to the median. In the case of salaries this is the middle full-time salary when salaries are listed from lowest to the highest. In the case of household expenditure it is the middle amount spent when the expenditure of each household is listed from lowest to highest.

538: St Helena RMS More Work to be Done - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 22.04.2010

Following the visit of DfID Director Sue Wardell to St.Helena, work has begun to see if the twin ideas of giving tourism priority and doing away with the monopoly on freight to the Island could provide a pathway towards the improvement of the Island’s economy.

539: A Gabber with St Helena’s Governor Gurr - St Helena (Business News) - 21.04.2010

Although we bring you news and opinion every week it's always interesting to hear the Governor's opinion. On a frequent basis Governor Gurr will tell us what he thinks about current issues.

540: Improvement in the Darkdale Incident - St Helena (Business News) - 03.04.2010

Since our last report on 4 March 2010, the St Helena Government has continued to monitor closely the oil leak from the wreck of the 'Darkdale'.

541: St Helena Report Released on Remuneration, Allowances and Expenses - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 21.03.2010

The St Helena Government has today, released the report of the Independent Commission for the Review of Remuneration, Allowances and Expenses for Councillors, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker.

542: St Helena Upcoming, Historic Meeting of Legislative Council - St Helena (Legal) - 21.03.2010

The new Legislative Council is to meet formally tomorrow, 19 March, at the Court House in Jamestown, at 10am.

543: St Helena EXCO REPORT 45 – 16th March 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 21.03.2010

At today’s EXCO Cllr .Isaac and Cllr .Cranfield stood in for Cllrs. Tara Thomas and Mervyn Yon who are both away on government business.

544: St Helena Mourns Former Governor - St Helena (Heritage) - 25.02.2010

The St Helena Government has received news of the sad passing of former Governor, Michael Clancy, who served on St Helena as Chief Secretary from 1997 to 2000 and later as Governor and Commander in Chief of St Helena and its Dependencies from 2004 to 2007.

545: St Helena EXCO REPORT 43 – 10th February 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 17.02.2010

This is the first time in 43 attempts that my EXCO report has been a day late and for that I apologise. The fact is that our meeting finished later than any of the other 42 and the pressure of other issues meant that I simply ran out of time.

546: St Helena Education Discussions Continue... - St Helena (Education) - 06.02.2010

Discussions continue within the Education Department on what can be achieved over the next three years, through the Education Sector Support Programme. Consideration is also being given to how this support can continue to bear fruits after 2013.

547: St Helena Meetings Commence with Education Advisors - St Helena (Education) - 30.01.2010

The visiting Education Advisors are meeting with Councillors from the new Education and Employment Committee and staff from the Education Department to discuss education priorities for the next three years and beyond.

548: Education Department Plans for Next Three Years - St Helena (Education) - 24.01.2010

The Education Department is making plans to further improve the standard of education on the Island.

549: St Helena Says Good-by to Financial Secretary Virginia Grace - St Helena (Business News) - 19.12.2009

Financial Secretary, Virginia Grace, left St Helena on 14 December having spent almost two years on the Island.

550: St Helena BAILEY BRIDGE and SHARP UPDATE - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 19.12.2009

The Bailey bridge forms a key part of the St Helena Access Ramp Project (SHARP for short). By use of a pontoon moored beyond the worst of the swell movement, with a hinged bridge to the wharf, it is intended to enable passengers on cruise ships to come ashore in swells that are deemed by the ships’ captains too great to use the landing steps.

551: St Helena - Government Starts Consultation on Media - St Helena (Business News) - 19.12.2009

The St Helena Government is consulting on the media and on how it might develop in St Helena. SHG is interested in this area because a significant amount of public money is involved and media plays a key role in our society.

552: St Helena - EXCO REPORT 41 – 15 December 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 19.12.2009

As Councillor Gunnell has not been able to return yet from the OTCC Conference, Brian Isaac continued to deputise for him. The other four EXCO Councillors – Tara Thomas, Rodney Buckley, Tony Green and Mervyn Yon were present. Also attending was Desmond Wade who is Acting as Financial Secretary following Ginny Grace’s departure.

553: St Helena Nurses' Situation Improving - St Helena (Health) - 16.12.2009

Following a recruitment campaign to attract registered nurses from abroad to work within the General Hospital on St Helena, two nurses from Zimbabwe have recently joined the team. Ms Anna Colletta Chiduku and Mrs Blessing Phiri have been engaged as Staff Nurses on one year contracts. Both ladies have extensive experience in general nursing and have worked in large hospitals in Zimbabwe prior to travelling to St Helena.

554: DFID Donates Medical Equipment to St Helena - St Helena (Health) - 16.12.2009

Over the past 5 years equipment worth £235,444 has been procured under the DfID funded HealthLink 2 project.

555: St Helena Initiates Criminal Law Project - St Helena (Legal) - 16.12.2009

Kenneth I Baddon Explains the St Helena Criminal Law Project to the general public.

556: St Helena - Surgeries for 2020 Fishery - St Helena (Fisheries) - 01.12.2009

Dick Beales is currently on the island for three weeks assisting the Government of St Helena with an analysis of the current status of the fishing industry and the preparation of a strategic vision for the fisheries sector to the year 2020.

557: St Helena's New Council Settles into Office - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2009

The Council is settling into office and has held four informal meetings over the last seven days. During the meetings the new Council was briefed on the key areas Government is working on and updated on the work that has been suggested for the coming months.

558: St Helena EXCO Report (09/11/21) - St Helena (Legal) - 21.11.2009

The first meeting of the new Executive Council was held on Tuesday afternoon as the opening of the Court took place in the morning. That is why this summary is being done on the Wednesday.

559: New Chief of Police to Arrive Shortly - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 21.11.2009

The St Helena Government has selected Peter Coll, out of 10 applicants, to be the new Chief of Police for St Helena.

560: St Helena Announces Election Results - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 06.11.2009

Returning Officer, Gillian Francis, has announced the results of Polling Day and has accordingly declared that the following candidates have been duly elected to serve as Members of the St Helena Legislative Council:

561: St Helena Names Election Candidates - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 02.11.2009

Returning Officer, Gillian Francis, announced the names of the 25 candidates who are standing for election. The candidates are as follows:

562: Signing of Contract for Public Transport - St Helena (Business News) - 02.11.2009

The provision of public transport is to continue on St Helena. A new contract valid until 31 March 2013 has been signed between the St Helena Government and various bus-service providers and depending on the outcome of a review in early 2013, there will be opportunity to extend the contract until 31 March 2015.

563: St Helena EXCO Report 38 – 27th October 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 02.11.2009

With the General Election now only just over a week away, this was the last Executive Council of the present Council.

564: Four Years of St Helena Council Celebrated - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 16.10.2009

I felt that it would be wholly appropriate to come together this evening to celebrate the four years' of this Council. In doing that, I will try to summarise the major achievements of this administration.

565: St Helena EXCO REPORT 37 – 13th October 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.10.2009

This Executive Council had some fairly weighty issues to deal with in spite of the proximity of the forthcoming election. Of the ten items, nine were closed to the public and I can almost hear the response that such a division hardly looks as though we enjoy “Open Government”.

566: St Helena Launches a Buy Local Campaign - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2009

Following the prerogative set by St Helena Tourism with their ‘Proud of St Helena’ programme, it is important for the growth of island economy, especially in such uncertain times, that the island community is encouraged to support local businesses.

567: St Helena Arrest - Solomons Tell Their Side of the Story - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2009

The accounts of Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc are contained in a document belonging to the Company and I would advise the public that the Company did not provide this document to the media.

568: FIRS Goes One to One with Andrew Gurr - St Helena (Business News) - 08.10.2009

On today’s programme I will be talking to Governor of St Helena, Andrew Gurr. Andrew Gurr (AG) was previously the Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government for five years.

569: St Helena Register to be Updated for 2009 General Elections - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.10.2009

Returning Officer, Gillian Francis, said that there were no objections from the public and all of the applicants have now been informed that their names will be on the 2009 Register of Electors.

570: Building Human Rights Capacity on St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 04.10.2009

The Human Rights Capacity Building Committee (St Helena) wishes to advise the public that two trainers from the Commonwealth Legal Education Association will be here under the Human Rights Capacity Building Project being coordinated by the Commonwealth Foundation, from 19th to 23rd October 2009.

571: St Helena EXCO Report for 29 September 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 04.10.2009

We began this Executive Council by reviewing the undertakings given and resolutions made at the last Legislative Council meeting held on 24th August. Hon. Members were satisfied that action had been taken or was in progress on the two undertakings and five resolutions.

572: St Helena in Focus - St Helena (Business News) - 28.09.2009

The IN FOCUS programme at Radio St Helena hosted by Cyril Gunnell on Tuesday 15th September 2009 lasted an hour even though it was thought at the beginning of the programme that there wasn't sufficient material to last the full hour, but we were wrong.

573: Governor Gurr Announces Date for 2009 General Election - St Helena (Legal) - 27.09.2009

St Helena is due to go to the polls on Wednesday 4 November 2009 to elect a new Legislative Council.

574: St Helena Executive Council and Committees Continue with Meetings - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 27.09.2009

Legislative Council was dissolved on 11 September and Polling Day has been set for 4 November 2009. This makes way for the election of a new Legislative Council for St Helena and its people.

575: Giselle Richards Qualifies with Masters Degree - St Helena (Education) - 27.09.2009

Giselle Richards has qualified with a Masters Degree in Educational Improvement, Development and Change. Giselle graduated with Merit and passed all modules in her course.

576: DFID and SHG Discuss Infrastructure, Tourism and Private Sector Development - St Helena (Business News) - 19.09.2009

Advisers from the UK on three key parts of St Helena’s economy visited St Helena from 5-12 September.

577: Governor Gurr Announces Date for 2009 General Election - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.09.2009

St Helena is due to go to the polls on Wednesday 4 November 2009 to elect a new Legislative Council.

578: St Helena EXCO REPORT 35 – 15th September 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 18.09.2009

Today’s Exco had only one substantive item on the agenda and that was my report to Executive Councillors following my recent visit to the UK. However in view of my absence it also provided a forum for Councillors to bring me up to date on what is happening here; so we had a very useful two-way discussion on a number of topics.

579: St Helena REPORT FROM GOVERNOR IN THE UK – 4th September 2009 - St Helena (Business News) - 12.09.2009

The climate in the UK both meteorologically and politically is pretty grim.

580: SHG Launches Training Programme in Management - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 05.09.2009

The St Helena Government launched its Management Development Programme on 26 August 2009. This forms part of public service modernisation which is all about improving performance and efficiency in SHG.

581: St Helena Celebrates Success within the Media - St Helena (Education) - 05.09.2009

The St Helena News Media Services is pleased to advise that our Editor Miss Kerisha Stevens has obtained a Distinction in Journalism and News-writing.

582: St Helena's New Elections Law - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 05.09.2009

The Elections Bill was approved at Legislative Council on 24 August and the new law will take effect from 1 September 2009.

583: St Helena in Focus (28.08.09) - St Helena (Business News) - 05.09.2009

Gyril Gunnell updates us on how SHG is functioning.

584: St Helena EXCO REPORT 38: 1ST SEPTEMBER 2009 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 05.09.2009

This morning’s meeting of the Executive Council dealt with the usual wide range of issues. The first item on the agenda, introduced by the Acting Chief Secretary, concerned the renewal of the contracts for Public Transport Operators, following a study by the Government Economist and discussions by elected members of the Legislative Council.

585: StHelena's New Constitution in Force - St Helena (Legal) - 05.09.2009

1 September 2009 was an historic day for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha since the new Constitution came into force. This follows many months of discussion and a number of public consultation meetings.

586: SHG Publishes Response to DFID Consultation Document - St Helena (Business News) - 05.09.2009

The St Helena Government has today published its response to the DFID consultation document on access for St Helena.

587: ST Helena in focus (21/08/09) - St Helena (Business News) - 27.08.2009

Numerous questions and comments were called in to the IN FOCUS programme at Radio St Helena hosted by Cyril Gunnell on Tuesday evening 4th August 2009;

588: Jamestown's Trees Assessed - St Helena (Agriculture) - 27.08.2009

As part of its responsibility to assess and avert potential danger from trees, ANRD has been assessing the condition of various trees in Jamestown in liaison with the Legal Lands and Planning Department.

589: Hospital Laundry Ready for the Private Sector - St Helena (Business News) - 27.08.2009

The St Helena Government has outsourced the Hospital Laundry to Namibian firm, The Laundry Room. Mr Charles Watson’s company will provide the laundry service on a five year contract for the Public Health and Social Services Department and will operate from the Community Care Centre.

590: St Helena ExCo Report 37: 18th August 2009 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.08.2009

Much of today’s ExCo meeting was concerned with the detailed arrangements for bringing into effect our new Constitution, as well as for the forthcoming elections to the Legislative Council.

591: New St Helena Government Website - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.08.2009

The St Helena Government has launched a new website at www.sainthelena.gov.sh

592: St Helena Air Access Update - St Helena (Business News) - 18.08.2009

Sharon Wainwright, SHG's Access Project Manager has arrived back on island following her recent visit to Ascension Island as part of the airport consultation process. The St Helena Herald went along to talk with her.

593: St Helena In Focus Part 2 - St Helena (Business News) - 16.08.2009

The first part of the IN FOCUS report for this week follows on from the report in the St Helen Herald on 31st July 2009 and the remainder of the business covered on the 21st July programme with answers to questions provided to Councillor Yon to that point:

594: St Helena: Education Department Away Day - St Helena (Education) - 16.08.2009

The Education Department held its away day at Prince Andrew School, yesterday 10 August. The event was opened by Lilla Oliver, Chief Education Officer who welcomed everyone in attendance and gave an overview of the day.

595: Sharon Wainwright, SHG's Access Project Manager - St Helena (Business News) - 16.08.2009

Sharon Wainwright, SHG's Access Project Manager has arrived back on island following her recent visit to Ascension Island as part of the airport consultation process. The St Helena Herald went along to talk with her.

596: St Helena: Publication of Register of Electors 2009 - St Helena (Business News) - 09.08.2009

The St Helena Government has published a Register of Electors for use in the 2009 General Election. Names have been categorised under the East and West electoral areas and under the four relevant Polling Districts in each constituency.

597: St Helena in Focus (21/07/09) - St Helena (Business News) - 09.08.2009

Cyril Gunnell updates us on what is happening in St Helena

598: St Helena ExCo Report 36: 4th August 2009 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.08.2009

We had a constructive meeting of the Executive Council this morning, with a typically varied agenda.

599: The Strategic SHG - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.08.2009

All Government departments are preparing their plans for the next three years. This exercise is not new to SHG but this year, things are somewhat different. Departments have adopted and are working to a new, strategic approach to planning what they do. This should allow St Helena to provide better plans and budget requests and to secure the money needed to maintain and develop crucial services for the Island.

600: St Helena Governor Reports from the UK 30/07/09 - St Helena (Business News) - 31.07.2009

H. E the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr completes the report on his visit to the UK

601: St Helena Closure of Guinea Grass Outpatient Clinic - St Helena (Health) - 31.07.2009

The Public Health and Social Services Department wishes to advise that the Guinea Grass outpatient clinic will cease to operate from 31 August 2009.

602: St Helena's Governor Reports from the UK - St Helena (Business News) - 30.07.2009

I am virtually at the end of my first week in London and have had quite a few meetings that I hope have been helpful to the Island.

603: St Helena - ExCo Report 35: 21st July 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 22.07.2009

Andrew Wells, the Acting Governor of St Helena, updates us on the latest Executive Council activity.

604: St Helena - Visit of Crown Counsel for Ascension - St Helena (Legal) - 22.07.2009

The Attorney General, Ken Baddon, announced today that Crown Counsel for Ascension, Gabrielle McAvock, will make a business visit to St. Helena from 9 August to 6 September, 2009.

605: St Helena - Andrew Wells Sworn in as Acting Governor - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.07.2009

Chief Secretary Andrew Wells was sworn in as Acting Governor for St Helena and its Dependencies. This is the second time Mr Wells has served as Acting Governor since his arrival in late 2008.

606: St Helena Governor to Visit London - St Helena (Business News) - 15.07.2009

You may remember that I visited the UK back in January, and at that time I made a point, in the interests of open and transparent government, of telling you what I was going to be doing.

607: St Helena - Che Yon Qualifies as Pilot - St Helena (Education) - 10.07.2009

St Helenian Scholar, Che Yon, has graduated as a qualified pilot from the Cabair Flight Training School in the UK.

608: St Helena - EXCO REPORT 34 – 7th July 2009 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 10.07.2009

Today’s EXCO proved to be quite prolonged and the whole agenda consisted of items closed to the public.

609: Around 850 Letters Say Option 'A' And Airport Now! - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2009

he St Helena Herald has learnt that the island-based campaign to 'Save Our Airport' has more than doubled the number of its signed letters in support of Option A over the past week.

610: ST HELENA – IN FOCUS (06/19/09) - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2009

As was to be expected after a gap of two weeks the phone-in programme received a barrage of questions and comments, all of which were noted and are being dealt with. Councillor Mervyn Yon had received answers to a number of questions put forward on behalf of callers to the programme and these were relayed on Tuesday evening.

611: Preliminary List of Electors 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 01.07.2009

Last Opportunity to lodge Corrections and Objections

612: CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS – 30th June 2009 - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2009

Yesterday there was a very important debate in Legislative Council. You will know that at the end of that debate the voting of your Elected Members was tied at four for the proposed new Constitution, and four against. The two Ex-Officio Members of Council, the Chief Secretary and the Financial Secretary, have the right to vote under the existing Constitution, but on my instruction did not do so as they are not elected by the people.

613: St Helena - Derek Thomas, Chief of Police Emeritus - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.06.2009

Derek Thomas has taken early retirement after a career in policing which spans more than 30 years.

614: St Helena - Elections Law - Time for a Change? - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.06.2009

The Elections Ordinance is the law that regulates how Councillors are elected. The last major review of this Ordinance took place over 30 years ago, though there have been some minor changes more recently. So, is it time to change?

615: St Helena - New Chief of Police Arrives - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.06.2009

Royce Hipgrave has returned to St Helena to work as Chief of Police. He arrived on Sunday 14 June and has commenced work on a 6 month contract.

616: St Helena - Commemorating Armed Forces Day - St Helena (Heritage) - 18.06.2009

St Helena has been invited to participate in the Armed Forces Day flag-raising ceremony entitled: Fly a Flag for Our Armed Forces. This is to take place on Monday 22 June 2009 in front of the Court House in Jamestown commencing at 10.15am.

617: St Helena - Fish Landings on the increase - St Helena (Fisheries) - 18.06.2009

Fish landing weights appear to be on the increase. For the period 3rd to 10th June Argos received 13.2 tonnes of fish in total.

618: St Helena - Shipping News - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 18.06.2009

On Monday night the Ukrainian Registered ROLL ON/ROLL OFF container ship the KAPITAN PASTUSHENKO (pronounced PAST-TU-SHENKO) passed the Island 32.9nm off at 22:36 hours making a speed of just 7.6 knots.

619: St Helena Airport Consultation - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 18.06.2009

Rosemary Stevenson, who has been commissioned by DfID to lead the airport consultation process will visit the island from 14 - 22 June 2009.

620: Councillor Wants to Meet Saints in UK - St Helena (Business News) - 07.06.2009

Councillor Tony Green is keen to meet with Saints in the UK and other persons who have an interest in the Island.

621: St Helena Access Ramp Project - St Helena (Business News) - 07.06.2009

Funding has been approved for the St Helena Access Ramp Project.

622: St Helena - Jamestown Rockfall Protection Project - St Helena (Business News) - 07.06.2009

In his report on the Executive Council meeting on 10th March 2009, the Governor announced that DFID had agreed to provide over £2 million for rockfall protection work.

623: St Helena - Police Chief Retires - St Helena (Business News) - 07.06.2009

This is a very demanding job and in view of Derek’s loyal and dedicated service to the Force for the last 31 years, I have decided to release him from his current role and offer him the honorary position of Chief of Police Emeritus.

624: St Helena EXCO Report 12 May 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.05.2009

We began by looking at the summary of Undertakings Given and Resolutions Made at the Legislative Council that had been between 26th March and 1st April.

625: Report on UKOT Workshop in London by Senior Fisheries Officer - St Helena (Fisheries) - 16.05.2009

By kind invitation of the Overseas Territories Directorate of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Gerald Benjamin, Senior Fisheries Officer within the Agricultural and Natural Resources Department attended a 2-day workshop in London to explore ways of enhancing assistance to Overseas Territories in realising their fisheries potential and obligations under the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).

626: Board of Directors appointed for the Bank of St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 09.05.2009

Governor Gurr has reappointed Carolyn Thomas to be a Director and Chairman of the Bank of St Helena. This appointment is to run for a period of two years.

627: Chief Education Officer Appointed - St Helena (Education) - 09.05.2009

Lilla Oliver has been appointed to the post of Chief Education Officer within the St Helena Government.

628: St Helena Exco Report No 29 - 28 April 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 01.05.2009

There was only one substantive item on the agenda of today’s EXCO. We were looking once again at the issue of a revision to our Constitution.

629: Clarence Roberts Appointed as JP - St Helena (Legal) - 21.04.2009

Governor Gurr has appointed Clarence Roberts to be a Justice of the Peace in and for the Island of St Helena.

630: Public Sector Modernisation to Start with Return of Sarah Holloway - St Helena (Business News) - 21.04.2009

Public Sector Modernisation Adviser and Team Leader, Sarah Holloway, returned to St Helena on the RMS at Easter to start a 33-month Public Sector Modernisation Programme for the St Helena Government.

631: Appointments made to SHDA Board of Directors - St Helena (Business News) - 21.04.2009

Governor Gurr has made various appointments to the SHDA Board of Directors. These appointments have been made in accordance with the St Helena Development Agency Ordinance.

632: DFID Provides St Helena with an Extra £4 Million - St Helena (Business News) - 04.04.2009

The Department for International Development has given St Helena over £4 million in additional funds this year for expenditure in the coming financial year.

633: St Helena - Governor sets for Government's budget - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.04.2009

St Helena has spent most of 2008/09, as it has spent the last seven or more years, preparing for the construction of an airport. Since December, the people of St Helena have been coming to terms with the news that the airport decision was on pause. Last week, we heard that a final decision has been put off until the end of the year.

634: Ethel Yon OBE Retires from SHG - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.04.2009

Ethel Yon OBE, has retired from the St Helena Government after working in the Castle for just over 45 years.

635: St Helena Executive Council Report for March 2009 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.04.2009

Our first paper this morning was an Information Paper about how the police will be able to use a recording device when interviewing suspects.

636: St Helena Executive Council Report 17th February 2009 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 21.02.2009

You may remember that, in my Executive Council Report last week, I said that consideration of proposed increases to a number of fees and charges had been deferred to allow time for more information to be provided to Members. Today we therefore had a special meeting of the Council to discuss the proposals more fully.

637: St Helena Rock-fall Protection Project - St Helena (Heritage) - 21.02.2009

The Project Manager, Bobby Essex, would like to compliment the supervisors and the local work force on the excellent progress made with the work so far on the Rock-fall Protection Project funded by FCO and DFID.

638: St Helena - Possible Meningitis Reported - St Helena (Health) - 21.02.2009

A patient was admitted to the General Hospital on Friday, 13 February 2009 with possible Meningitis.

639: Gov Gurr Updates St Helena from the UK - St Helena (Business News) - 21.02.2009

I am aware that these reports of mine are beginning to settle in to a pattern. I begin by saying that things still look bad for the UK economy, I then tell you that I have had yet more meetings, and I end inconclusively. I must confess that this week is pretty much the same.

640: St Helena Educates Public about MRSA - St Helena (Health) - 21.02.2009

The Public Health and Social Services Department has in the past issued press releases about MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) bacteria being present on the island.

641: MPs St Helena Visit a Success - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 12.02.2009

The visit of three parliamentarians from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) UK Branch proved to be successful and useful for St Helena.

642: St Helena EXCO Report (10.02.09) - St Helena (Legal) - 11.02.2009

Today’s meeting of ExCo started earlier than usual, at 8.30 am. This was to give Members an opportunity to take part in a teleconversation with Governor Gurr in London, before he started his daily round of key meetings.

643: St Helena - Registration of Electors - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.02.2009

The registration period for the 2009 Register of Electors begins on 6 February and will end on Friday, 6 March 2009.

644: Finance for One of Saint Helena’s Wonders - St Helena (Heritage) - 04.02.2009

The project, to produce a detailed assessment of High Knoll Fort, was recently given funding by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Overseas Territories Programme Fund (OTPF).

645: Jamestown Rockfall Protection Project Update - St Helena (Environment) - 04.02.2009

There have been further developments with regard to the Jamestown Rockfall Protection Project.

646: 16.63 million Euros for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan - St Helena (Business News) - 02.02.2009

The European Union has earmarked 16.63 million Euros, which amounts to more than £15.5 million, at the current exchange rate, from the European Development Fund for St Helena and its Dependencies.

647: St Helena - Andrew Wells Sworn in as Acting Governor - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.01.2009

For the first time, Andrew Wells was, on 21 January 2009, sworn in as Acting Governor and Commander in Chief of St Helena and its Dependencies.

648: St Helena's Tracy Thomas Awarded Environmental Management Diploma - St Helena (Education) - 22.01.2009

Tracy Lee Thomas has been awarded an Environmental Management Diploma after studying, by distance learning, with Stonebridge Associated Colleges UK.

649: St Helena Energy Manager Settles In - St Helena (Environment) - 22.01.2009

The St Helena Government has recruited an Energy Manager to work in the Public Works and Services Department on a two year contract.

650: St Helena - John Thurlow Back on St Helena as AVES Manager - St Helena (Education) - 22.01.2009

John Thurlow has returned to St Helena once again to manage the Adult Vocational Education Service (AVES). John has previous experience in this role, having worked initially as AVES Adviser and then AVES Manager during 2007.

651: St Helena - Planning for Rockfall Protection in Jamestown - St Helena (Environment) - 22.01.2009

With grateful thanks for the funding from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Department For International Development, plans are going ahead to carry out pilot, rockfall protection works in Jamestown.

652: RMS St Helena Delay - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 19.01.2009

The St Helena Government’s Shipping Office has received news this afternoon to say that the RMS St Helena is experiencing engine problems with its port engine. As a result, the RMS arrived three hours later than expected, at 3pm this afternoon.

653: St Helena Governor to Visit London - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 10.01.2009

For some months now it has been my intention to visit Ascension Island, London, the Falklands and Tristan da Cunha during February and March. However two factors have emerged that make that now impossible.

654: St Helena Appointments to the Charities Commission - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2009

Governor Gurr has made several appointments to the Charities Commission and these appointments are to run for three years.

655: St Helena Management of the Education Department - St Helena (Education) - 10.01.2009

John Cocks, Acting Chief Education Officer has left St Helena and the post of Chief Education Officer is still to be filled.

656: St Helena Bronwen Yon Appointed Shipping Officer - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 10.01.2009

Bronwen Yon has taken up the post of Shipping Officer for the St Helena Government with immediate effect. She replaces Belinda Beard who will be leaving St Helena this month.

657: St Helena Acting Appointment in the Public Works and Services Department - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2009

Derek Richards, Manager and Head of the Public Works and Services Department is currently away from the Island.

658: St Helena Executive Council Approves New Health Strategy - St Helena (Health) - 10.01.2009

Excellent news emerged from a recent meeting of the Executive Council with the approval of a new health and social services strategy for St Helena.

659: St Helena Government Economist takes up Post - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2009

The successful candidate is Paul Blessington who will be working in the Office of the Chief Secretary.

660: St Helena Development Economist Arrives - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2009

A Development Economist is on the Island, working with the Development and Economic Planning Department.

661: Delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to Visit St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2008

A delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will visit St Helena in February 2009. They were originally due to visit in August this year.

662: St Helena Bishop's Christmas Message - St Helena (Heritage) - 23.12.2008

Christmas is the time when we think of the Baby Jesus being born in a stable in Bethlehem. We all love a baby, so much so that we are often in danger of sentimentalising the Christmas story and missing the whole point of Christmas.

663: St Helena Investment Panel Approves Three Applications - St Helena (Business News) - 17.12.2008

The St Helena Government’s Investment Panel has approved the following applications for approved investment status. (Note: PDF files are available on: www.falklandnews.com.

664: St Helena Vehicle Inspection Centre Attracts Considerable Interest - St Helena (Business News) - 17.12.2008

There has been considerable interest from the private sector in taking over the Vehicle Inspection Service.

665: St Helena EXCO Report for 16 December 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 16.12.2008

There were only three substantive items on today’s agenda and all of them were open to the public although none were in attendance. Desmond Wade deputised for the Financial Secretary who is on holiday.

666: Appointments made in Connection with the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance - St Helena (Business News) - 13.12.2008

Governor Gurr has made various appointments in connection with the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance, 2008.

667: Appointments made to the Immigration Control Board - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 13.12.2008

Governor Gurr has made various appointments to the Immigration Control Board. These appointments have been made under the new Immigration Control Ordinance.

668: Prince Andrew School Discipline Problems Not Unique to St Helena Says Governor - St Helena (Education) - 10.12.2008

Last February I set up a Working Group in order to investigate rumours and reports of discipline problems at Prince Andrew School.

669: St Helena Government expresses deep dismay at postponement of “vital” airport decision - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 09.12.2008

His Excellency, Andrew Gurr, Governor of St Helena, has expressed the deep dismay of the people of St Helena at today’s announcement by the British Government that negotiations over the contract constructing an airport on the Island are to be delayed.

670: St Helena Legislature Open Letter to DFID - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.12.2008

We, the Elected Members of the St.Helena Legislative Council, wish to express our deep concern regarding the contents of today’s written statement from the Department for International Development. Our bitter disappointment stems from the repeated raising of expectations that have subsequently been dashed by delay or indecision.

671: St Helena EXCO REPORT 23 – 2nd December 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 07.12.2008

H. E. the Governor mr Andrew Gurr gives us a run-down on what happened during this vital Government Committee meeting.

672: St Helena Proposed Amendment to the Mental Health Ordinance - St Helena (Health) - 07.12.2008

A Draft Bill has been published which proposes a small amendment to the Mental Health Ordinance.

673: GARRON YON GAINS MASTERS DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATIONS - St Helena (Education) - 07.12.2008

The Deputy Chief Secretary has been advised that the Board of Examiners have recommended that Garron Yon, Public Relations/Information Officer in the Office of the Chief Secretary (OCS) be awarded the Masters Degree in Mass Communications with the University of Leicester.

674: St Helena The Law on Employees’ Compensation Could Change - St Helena (Legal) - 07.12.2008

The law on employees’ compensation could change with the recent publication of a draft Bill.

675: St Helena Councillors Attend HIV/AIDS Seminar - St Helena (Health) - 07.12.2008

Councillors attended an HIV/AIDS Seminar at the Consulate Hotel on Friday 28 November 2008.

676: Councillor Drabble Returns from Meeting in London - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 12.11.2008

Councillor William Drabble has returned to St Helena after attending the tenth Overseas Territories Consultative Council in London. This is an annual meeting which has been taking place since 1999.

677: St Helena’s Draft Income Tax Bill Released - St Helena (Business News) - 12.11.2008

The draft Income Tax Bill was released for public discussion on Monday 10th November 2008. The Bill draws on many of the comments made during public consultation carried out during July 2008 but focuses only on Income Tax.

678: Carol George takes over as Head of Public Health and Social Services - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 05.11.2008

Carol George has been appointed Chief Administrative Health and Social Services Officer for the St Helena Government.

679: St Helena Council Committees - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 05.11.2008

One of the benefits that a revision of the Constitution will give us is the opportunity to improve the present system of Council Committees. This existing system has been in use for many years and has a number of significant drawbacks:

680: Constitutional Review Team to Visit St Helena - St Helena (Legal) - 05.11.2008

The Constitutional Review Team will arrive on 12 November 2008 to continue discussion on a revised constitution for St Helena. Their visit will last for approximately two and a half days.

681: Pamela Lawrence Leaves St Helena Government - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.11.2008

Pamela Lawrence left the post of Chief Education Officer on Friday 31 October 2008 after dedicating more than 25 years to the St Helena Government.

682: Pamela Lawrence Leaves St Helena Government - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.11.2008

Pamela Lawrence left the post of Chief Education Officer on Friday 31 October 2008 after dedicating more than 25 years to the St Helena Government.

683: Ivy Ellick OBE Retires from the St Helena Government - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.11.2008

Ivy Ellick OBE has retired from her post of Chief Administrative Health and Social Services Officer after working in the St Helena Government for more than 40 years.

684: St Helena's Chief Secretary Arrives - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.11.2008

The new Chief Secretary, Andrew Wells, has arrived in Saint Helena and has taken up office at the Castle in Jamestown.

685: St helena Measures Sustainable Development Plan Success - St Helena (Business News) - 26.10.2008

SHG departments are continuing to make good progress in delivering against the objectives set out in the Sustainable Development Plan with progress being monitored through quarterly reports to the Chief Secretary.

686: ST HELENA EXCO REPORT 17/10/08 - St Helena (Legal) - 21.10.2008

There was a fairly full agenda for this EXCO and we began by reviewing the undertakings made during the last LEGCO.

687: ST HELENA AIR ACCESS PROJECT – PRESS RELEASE - St Helena (Business News) - 21.10.2008

As advised in our press release of 16th September 2008, revised bids for the Operations Phase (PHASE II) of the airport project that we requested have been received from Basil Read and Impregilo.

688: St Helena Update from the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2008

This addition of ‘Update from ANRD’ focuses on the key topics discussed at the recent Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANRC) meetings:

689: Advisory Group Report (14/08/08) - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2008

The last Advisory Group was held on the 22nd July and it was felt appropriate to bring the August one forward in order to coincide with the visit of Andrew Allen and Jessica Gladstone from the Foreign Office.

690: FIG Meet with Cable and Wireless - St Helena (Business News) - 19.08.2008

On Wednesday 13th August FIG represented by Chief Executive Tim Thorogood, Government Secretary Peter King and Councillor Mike Summers met with Aaron Richardson, Chief Executive of Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Ltd.

691: St. Helena ExCo Report 17 – 12th August 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 18.08.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr updates us on what happened during this important Committee meeting.

692: St Helena Election Red Notice Published - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 13.08.2008

The Returning Officer has issued red notices which show how people should vote in the By-election.

693: St Helena Announces Three Candidates to Choose from on Polling Day - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 13.08.2008

Three candidates are up for election including Mr Eric Walter George of Palm Cottage, Mr Anthony Arthur Green of Oltonia, Knollcombes, and Mr Cyril Keith Gunnell of Cashem House, Napoleon Street.

694: St Helena's Stacey Yon Attains Law Degree - St Helena (Legal) - 02.08.2008

Stacey Yon has graduated from a leading UK law school with a Bachelors Degree in Law.

695: St Helena Discusses the Human Rights Issue - St Helena (Legal) - 02.08.2008

Discussions will soon commence on how to build capacity in St Helena to address Human Rights with the arrival of a Human Rights Project Coordinator from the Commonwealth Foundation.

696: St Helena Executive Council Report (15-18 July 2008) - St Helena (Legal) - 02.08.2008

Last Friday was a particularly busy and eventful day. We had an informal Legislative Council in the morning and an Executive Council in the afternoon.

697: St Helena Executive Council Report 16 to 29 July 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 02.08.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr reports on this vital St Helena Government Committee meeting.

698: St Helena increases Electricity Tarriffs - St Helena (Business News) - 27.07.2008

St Helena Executive Council has agreed new electricity tariffs which take effect from 1 September 2008.

699: St Helena Makes Alternative Shipping Arrangements Post Airport - St Helena (Business News) - 27.07.2008

It has always been known that St Helena will require the services of a suitable replacement sea freight option with, where possible, ship based passenger services following the commencement of air services in or around 2012 when the RMS St Helena is expected to be taken of line.

700: St Helena to Hold By-Election - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 27.07.2008

As a result of the resignation of Councillor John Reid from Legislative Council, effective from 1 August, 2008, a By-Election will shortly be held in the West Electoral Area.

701: St Helena Exco Report (15/06/08) - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 27.07.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr Tells us what happened during the most recent EXCO meeting.

702: One More Million to Pay - St Helena (Business News) - 13.07.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr writes that he feels that it is his duty as Governor to talk to Saints about fuel.

703: St Helena EXCO Report (03/07/08) - St Helena (Legal) - 13.07.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr updates us on the latest Executive Council activity.

704: St Helena Immigration Control Bill to be presented on 11/07 - St Helena (Business News) - 24.06.2008

The Governor in Council decided today that an Immigration Control Bill should be presented to the next formal meeting of the Legislative Council, on 11 July.

705: St Helena Policy on Financial Services and Money Laundering - St Helena (Business News) - 24.06.2008

Ordinances dealing with these subjects have been under consideration for some time. Public consultations on the initial proposals were held in January and final drafts to be submitted to Legislative Council are now available.

706: St Helena Air Access Update (24/06/08) - St Helena (Business News) - 24.06.2008

As you are aware from previous press releases and other activities, the planning permission application for the airport development was submitted to the Governor-in Council on Monday 5th May 2008.

707: St Helena Tackles Money Laundering - St Helena (Business News) - 18.06.2008

Further work has been conducted on the draft legislation to protect St Helena from unwanted money laundering and financial services.

708: St Helena's Access Project Manager's Activities - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 17.06.2008

The Access Project Manager, Sharon Wainwright, is currently overseas working with the DFID Access Team and others on matters related to the Access Project. The Access Assistant, Clare Harris, is also travelling to the UK for a period of work experience.

709: St Helena's New Shipping Officer Settles In - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 14.05.2008

The St Helena Government has appointed Belinda Beard to be Shipping Officer within the Office of the Governor.

710: St Helena - PRELIMINARY LISTS OF ELECTORS 2008 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 14.05.2008

The Preliminary Lists of Electors were issued on Wednesday 30 April 2008, in an Extraordinary Gazette.

711: St Helena Swears in Acting Governor - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 14.05.2008

Ethel Yon OBE, Acting Chief Secretary, was sworn in as Acting Governor, today Saturday 10 May 2008 at 11am.

712: St Helena Shares Views on the Constitution - St Helena (Legal) - 14.05.2008

After the St Helena Government announced that Constitutional Change was once again on the agenda, a total of 27 people attended public meetings to listen to what was being proposed. Each meeting was also attended by various Councillors and SHG officials.

713: St Helena Councillors Attend Conferences - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.05.2008

St Helena will be represented at the 39th British Islands and Mediterranean Regional Conference in Gibraltar which takes place from 11 to 15 May 2008. The Island will also be represented at the Pre Overseas Territories Consultative Council in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

714: St Helena Issues Preliminary Lists of Electors for 2008 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 07.05.2008

The Preliminary Lists of Electors were issued on Wednesday 30 April 2008, in an Extraordinary Gazette.

715: St Helena EXCO Report for 22 April 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 26.04.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr updates us on what happened during this vital Committee meeting.

716: St Helena Visited by Malcolm Geere - St Helena (Business News) - 24.04.2008

Government officials discussed a number of key issues with Malcolm Geere who visited St Helena from 10 to 18 April 2008.

717: Discussion and information sharing forums in the UK - St Helena (Education) - 24.04.2008

Kedell Worboys, the St Helena Government UK Representative, is planning to set up some discussion/information sharing forums in several geographical locations in the UK over the coming months for “Saints” to participate. These will enable Saints to discuss topical issues on the island and any issues affecting St Helenians collectively in the UK.

718: Photos Sought for RMS St Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 24.04.2008

St Helena Line is planning to change some of the pictures in the alleyways on the RMS St Helena.

719: Governor Gurr makes Presentations on behalf of the Falkland Islands Government - St Helena (Heritage) - 17.04.2008

On behalf of the Falkland Islands Government, Governor Gurr has presented Liberation Coins and Certificates to 10 St Helenians. The awardees were part of the team who travelled to the Falkland Islands with the old RMS ‘St Helena’ during the Falkland Island’s conflict.

720: St Helena Executive Council Meeting Report (04/04/08) - St Helena (Legal) - 16.04.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr updates us on what happened during this vital Government Committee meeting.

721: St Helena's Business Activities in South Africa - St Helena (Business News) - 16.04.2008

Business continues in Southern Africa and beyond with the appointment of Commercial Representative, Adam Kossowski on a one-year contract.

722: St Helena Appoints New Business Finance Manager - St Helena (Business News) - 16.04.2008

The senior post of Business Finance Manager has been filled in the St Helena Government by Cherie Dillon who previously worked as SHG’s Shipping Officer.

723: New St Helena Stamp Issue Commemorates the RAF at 90 - St Helena (Heritage) - 16.04.2008

The St Helena Post Office has issued a new set of stamps to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force.

724: St Helena Post Office has released a new set of aerogramme designs - St Helena (Heritage) - 16.04.2008

Postmistress Beverley Francis said that the Post Office was without aerogrammes for a while, since the last consignment took a while to become exhausted, so it was decided to take a short break.

725: St Helena Considers New Immigration Bill - St Helena (Legal) - 16.04.2008

A draft Immigration Control Bill was published today for public consultation. The purpose of this Bill is to modernise and simplify the laws relating to immigration, and the controls on working and landholding by immigrants.

726: Garth Armstrong Carries out Government Economist Work - St Helena (Business News) - 09.04.2008

The St Helena Government is in the process of recruiting a full-time Government Economist. In the meantime, however, the Island is receiving much help from Garth Armstrong. Garth is the temporary Government Economist who is providing the St Helena Government with economic advice.

727: Presentation of MBE to Miss Jenny Corker - St Helena (Heritage) - 08.04.2008

On Wednesday evening, 2 April 2008, His Excellency the Governor hosted a dinner at Plantation House in honour of Miss Jenny Corker, MBE.

728: St Helena Executive Council Meeting 06/03/08 - St Helena (Legal) - 10.03.2008

Many of you will know that Matt Young and Kedell Worboys, both directors of the Saint Helena Line that is responsible to SHG for the management of the RMS, have been visiting us.

729: ST HELENA ExCO Report 12th February 2008 - St Helena (Legal) - 21.02.2008

This week’s EXCO was the longest one I have chaired. There were 8 papers in all, a few more than usual, and some of the issues were worthy of lengthy deliberation.

730: Ann Muir Returns to St Helena as The Social Development Planner - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2008

Back on the Island is St Helena’s newly appointed Social Development Planner, Ann Muir.

731: St Helena Appointment of Acting Chief Secretary - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 11.02.2008

Governor Gurr has appointed Ethel Yon OBE, Deputy Chief Secretary, to be Acting Chief Secretary. The appointment follows the resignation of former Chief Secretary, Martin Hallam which was announced by Governor Gurr on 31 January 2008.

732: St. Helena Executive Council Report (29.01.08) - St Helena (Legal) - 04.02.2008

This week, someone said to me that they did not know the difference between LEGCO and EXCO. I felt it might be helpful to start with that and see if I can make it clear.

733: Protection of St Helena’s Fishing Industry - St Helena (Fisheries) - 04.02.2008

A letter by Mrs Julie Thomas to St Helena Herald published in the 11th January 2008 edition asks “What are we doing to assist our fishing industry?”

734: St Helena Fisheries Statistics (01/02/08) - St Helena (Fisheries) - 04.02.2008

A brief review of what St. Helenians are catching in their EEZ

735: Update on Repatriation of the two Nationals From the Democratic Republic of Congo - St Helena (Legal) - 27.01.2008

The Office of the Governor has today announced that the two stowaways from the Democratic Republic of Congo will not travel on the RMS St Helena tomorrow, 23 January, as originally intended, since there are no available berths.

736: St Helena Discussions on Financial Services and Money Laundering - St Helena (Legal) - 27.01.2008

The first round of public consultation on proposed legislation for financial services and money laundering has been completed. This was achieved with public meetings being held at the Half Tree Hollow and Jamestown Community Centres.

737: Tristan da Cunha: Harbour Repair and Refurbishment Project - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 27.01.2008

Tristan Administrator David Morley recently took the opportunity to brief the Tristan community via the Island's newly relaunched radio station, Atlantic FM, about plans for the harbour repair and refurbishment project.

738: St Helena Fishing News - St Helena (Fisheries) - 25.01.2008

Argos Atlantic Cold Stores Ltd closed its doors for the 2007 Christmas festive season. No fish was received during this time and some of the local fishing vessels were lifted for maintenance.

739: GOVERNOR GURR CHAIRS EXCO OVER THE PHONE - St Helena (Legal) - 18.01.2008

Due to the wonders of technology I was able to chair this morning’s Executive Council from Ascension Island. Also I apologise for the fact that this is being recorded over the phone, so I probably sound more tinny than usual.

740: RMS St Helena: Port Engine Problem - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 14.01.2008

Although it is not always possible to inform the public concerning engineering details on the RMS St.Helena, we are obviously aware that there is a high level of interest in such matters.

741: New Priest for St. Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 08.01.2008

Monsignor Michael B McPartland has announced that a new Priest will come to St Helena.

742: St. Helena - Financial Services Legislation - St Helena (Business News) - 04.01.2008

The Attorney General's Chambers published two draft Bills on Wednesday 19th December, to support a process of public consultation.

743: St Helenians on New Years Honours List - St Helena (Heritage) - 04.01.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr has announced two from St. Helena are on H.M. the Queen's New Years Honours List.

744: St Helena Government Policy on Public Consultation - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 20.12.2007

Following the successful trial meetings on 3rd and 4th December, and further discussion with Councillors, St. Helena Government will be arranging a structured series of public meetings throughout 2008 to enable the public to comment on evolving policies and draft legislation.

745: NINTH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL, 4-5 DECEMBER 2007 - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.12.2007

The ninth meeting of the Overseas Territories Consultative Council in London on 4-5 December was hosted by Meg Munn, Overseas Territories Minister at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. Photo (c) St. Helena Government. Meg Munn and Cllr Isaac.

746: Report on Exco Meeting held on 11th December 2007 - St Helena (Legal) - 17.12.2007

The Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday 11th December lasted from 9.30 am until 11.30. All Members attended with Cllr. Lines deputising for Cllr. Isaac who as most of you will know, is representing us abroad.

747: Prince Andrew School Publishes a Book on St Helena - St Helena (Education) - 09.12.2007

Prince Andrew School has published a full colour, hardback book entitled “St Helena, Then and Now, 1817 – 2007”

748: St. Helena Executive Council - 27 November 2007 - St Helena (Legal) - 09.12.2007

Andrew Gurr updates us on what happened during this vital Committee meeting on St. Helena.

749: Governor Gurr hosts reception at Plantation House In honour of the Visit of the RFA Gold Rover - St Helena (Heritage) - 22.11.2007

On 19 November 2007 Governor Gurr invited the Captain of the RFA Gold Rover to the Governor’s Office at the Castle for morning coffee. Here, the Captain presented Governor Gurr with a book entitled “No Sea Too Rough”. Photo (c) SHG - Governor Gurr and Gold Rover's Captain.

750: Publication of the St Helena Sustainable Development Plan - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2007

The St Helena Government has, today, released the St Helena Sustainable Development Plan. This is a comprehensive document and is effectively a three-year rolling plan for the Island that will be reviewed on an annual basis.

751: INAUGURAL ADDRESS GOVERNOR GURR - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2007

After 6 months of waiting, it is truly wonderful to be here.

752: St Helena Celebrates GIS Day - St Helena (Heritage) - 22.11.2007

GIS Day is celebrated so that GIS users can have the opportunity to show people how the GIS technology works.

753: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Legal) - 06.11.2007

Cyril Gunnell updates us on the latest meeting of the St. Helena Executive Council.

754: St. Helena - Arrival of Chief Secretary - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 28.10.2007

Arriving aboard the RMS St Helena on Saturday was the new Chief Secretary Martin Hallam, who is accompanied by his wife Margaret.

755: Councillor Tony Leo to Attend Seminar - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 28.10.2007

Councillor Tony Leo left St Helena yesterday to attend a seminar in Scotland. This will be the 19th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Annual Parliamentary Seminar in Scotland.

756: Governor Clancy Holds Open House - St Helena (Heritage) - 28.10.2007

Governor Michael Clancy extends a very warm welcome to anyone who wishes to say goodbye to come to Plantation House this Saturday morning.

757: St. Helena Changes Electricity Tariffs - St Helena (Business News) - 28.10.2007

SHG’s Charging Policy and the Draft Sustainable Development Plan, which formed the basis of discussions with the Development Aid Planning Mission in February/March this year, commits the St Helena Government to moving towards fuller cost recovery of services.

758: Property Advertised For Tourism Development - St Helena (Heritage) - 28.10.2007

The St Helena Government has announced that the Wranghams property is now available for tourism related development. This is happening in accordance with the St Helena Tourism Policy and has been described as a great opportunity for a local investor.

759: Counterpart to Head of Health and Social Services Appointed - St Helena (Health) - 20.10.2007

Carol George has been selected as counterpart to the Chief Administrative Health and Social Services Officer.

760: AIR ACCESS PROJECT UPDATE - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2007

Work continues behind the scenes to secure the delivery of air access for St Helena. In two months time, on the 30th November 2007, Sharon Wainwright reports.

761: St Helena - Outsourcing – What’s new? - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2007

Projects in the first round of SHG’s Outsourcing Programme will shortly be advertised.

762: Are we safeguarding our children and young people? - St Helena (Health) - 10.10.2007

All children have the right to be protected and kept safe from harm. We all have a responsibility to safeguard children and young people – whether we work with children or families, are a parent, family member or a concerned member of the community.

763: St. Helena - Human Resources Department - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 03.10.2007

As of today, 1 October 2007 the St Helena Government’s Personnel Department has been renamed Human Resources Department.

764: St. Helena - Quad Bikes on the Road - St Helena (Legal) - 03.10.2007

With effect from 1 October 2007, people will be able to use Quad Bikes on the main road.

765: St. Helena - CRISIS IN ELDERLY CARE - St Helena (Health) - 03.10.2007

Saint Helena, like many communities around the world, is experiencing an ageing population. Not only are there more older people on the island but people are living longer.

766: St. Helena Increases Income Related Benefits - St Helena (Business News) - 28.09.2007

A proposal to increase Income Related Benefits was considered by the Executive Council yesterday. Council advised that payments of Income Related Benefits should be increased with retrospective effect from 1 April 2007

767: Ethel Yon Sworn in as Acting Governor - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 28.09.2007

Today, 24 September 2007, Ethel Yon, Acting Chief Secretary and Deputy to Governor was sworn in as Acting Governor for St Helena and its Dependencies.

768: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting held 18th September 2007 - St Helena (Legal) - 28.09.2007

Cyril Gunnell updates us on what happened during the latest St. Helena Executive Council Meeting.

769: Andrew Gurr to be Next St. Helena Governor - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.09.2007

A person familiar to the Falklands, Mr. Andrew Gurr, will be the next Governor of St. Helena. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Andrew Gurr.

770: New Manager for Bank of St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 19.09.2007

The Board of the Bank of St. Helena is pleased to announce that Ms Rosemary Bargo has today been appointed Manager-Designate, and will take over as Manager of the bank on 1st April 2008.

771: Councillor Olsson to Attend Seminar in Canada - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.09.2007

Councillor Bernice Olsson will be representing St Helena at a seminar in Ottawa, Canada from 21 to 27 October

772: St Helena Update on Airport Tender - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

The St. Helena Air Access Team updates us on progress for the new airport.

773: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting (14 August 2007) - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 25.08.2007

A meeting of the Executive Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday Friday 14 August 2007.

774: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting (21 August 2007) - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 25.08.2007

A meeting of the Executive Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday 21 August 2007 commencing at 9.30am.

775: St. Helena Experiences Problems With Powerhouse - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

The two stand-by generators are currently out of working order at the Power House in Ruperts.

776: St. Helena Has Improved Investment Status - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

SHG is pleased to advise that Approved Investment Status has been awarded to Mr Dorian Caswell in respect of his business “Sword Fish”.

777: St. Helena Has Improved Investment Status - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

SHG is pleased to advise that Approved Investment Status has been awarded to Mr Dorian Caswell in respect of his business “Sword Fish”.

778: Offshore Fishing Vessel for St Helena - St Helena (Fisheries) - 25.08.2007

It would appear that the project for an offshore fishing vessel for St Helena, although considered essential development, otherwise the project would not have been developed in the first place and got to the stage that it has, finds difficulty attracting funding from DFID.

779: CHARITY SET UP TO AID LEUKAEMIA VICTIM - St Helena (Health) - 08.08.2007

A letter circulated by NAAFI BAT Manager, Delemarie Hopkins pleas for funds to aid a victim of acute leukaemia. Dig deep everyone!

780: St. Helena and Constitutional Change - St Helena (Legal) - 04.08.2007

In the 12th July 2007 open air programme on Radio St Helena, Councillor William Drabble when he was being interviewed, talked briefly about democracy in St Helena and made references to sections 11 and 12 of the Constitution. Several listeners have asked for details of these sections as they don’t have a copy of the Constitution.

781: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting (10/07/07) - St Helena (Legal) - 19.07.2007

In the open agenda part of the Executive Council Meeting held on Tuesday morning 10th July 2007 in the Council Chamber four items were discussed.

782: SHELCO PROJECT GAINS APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.07.2007

The Governor in Council has decided in principle that the overall balance of public interest would be in approving St Helena Leisure Corporation’s (Shelco’s) applications in respect of land at Broad Bottom and near Salt Spring.

783: St Helena Executive Council Report (26/06/07) - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 02.07.2007

The St. Helena Government updates us on what happened during the public session of Executive Council.

784: Interim Social Development Planner for St Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 27.06.2007

Anne Muir, Social Development Planner, is on island for four months – until late October 2007.

785: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting Report (12/06/07) - St Helena (Legal) - 19.06.2007

Cyril Gunnell reports on St. Helena's Executive Council Meeting in June.

786: 82 RMS Crew Members off to the Falklands - St Helena (Heritage) - 30.05.2007

Mr Patrick Williams, accompanied by his wife Pat, and Mr William George left on the RMS St Helena on Sunday 27th May to travel to the Falkland Islands to attend the events commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Liberation from Argentine occupation in 1982.

787: Kidz R Us Comes to St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 23.05.2007

SHG is pleased to advise that Approved Investment Status has been awarded to Mr Alan Joshua in respect of his business “Kidz ‘R’ Us”.

788: St. Helena Swears in Acting Governor - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 11.05.2007

This morning, 11 May 2007, Ethel Yon, Deputy to Governor and Acting Chief Secretary, was sworn in as Acting Governor for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.

789: Governor Clancy Departs St. Helena - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 07.05.2007

Final arrangements for Governor Clancy to embark on the American Prepositioning ship, MV 2nd Ltd John P Bobo are being made today. Governor Clancy is very grateful to the US Prepositioning Squadron for their kind consideration of transporting him to Ascension which they now need to visit for other reasons.

790: RMS St. Helena Presentation at Garden Party - St Helena (Heritage) - 24.04.2007

RMS St. Helena's participation in the 1982 conflict with Argentina has been noted.

791: Revised Schedule Released for RMS St. Helena - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 11.04.2007

Copies of the schedule can be e-mailed from the Falklands on request.

792: Appointments to Various Boards on St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 11.04.2007

A number of persons have been appointed to the St. Helena Development Agency Board.

793: Overseas Territories Programme Fund - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.04.2007

St. Helena will submit proposals to the Overseas Territories Programme Fund.

794: Government Economist Completes Contract - St Helena (Business News) - 04.04.2007

Huib Poot has completed his contract as a short-term Government Economist.

795: Appointment of Acting Chief Secretary - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 07.03.2007

Dr Corinda Essex, Chief Development Officer, is to serve as Acting Chief Secretary from 16 March to 10 April 2007.

796: EXCO Approves Crown Land Policy - St Helena (Legal) - 06.03.2007

Executive Council has approved a policy relating to making Crown land available for commercial and house building purposes which will come into effect on 12 March 2007.

797: AIDE MEMOIRE: Development Assistance Planning Mission, 26th Feb - 6th March 2007 - St Helena (Business News) - 06.03.2007

A UK Government team (HMG) comprising Malcolm Geere (DFID Programme Manager, South Atlantic), Nirosha Gaminiratne (DFID Economic Adviser), Caterina Alari (DFID Governance Adviser) and Amanda Ross McDowell (FCO Desk Officer) visited St Helena between the 26th February and 6th March. The team was supported on island by Eddie Palmer, DFID representative to St Helena. The team’s main objectives were to review:

798: TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE FUTURE IN ST. HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 01.03.2007

Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Limited and St Helena Government began discussions this week about the future provision of telecommunications on St Helena.

799: Immigrants’ Landholding (Restriction) Ordinance Interim Policy - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.03.2007

The Governor in Council, on 23 January 2007, approved an Interim Policy to deal with applications for landholding under the Immigrants’ Landholding (Restriction) Ordinance.

800: Increase in Fuel Prices - St Helena (Mineral Resources) - 01.03.2007

Executive Council recently agreed to increase the price of fuel sold from the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) and the impact of this, on prices at the pumps, has now been announced by Solomon and Company.

801: Executive Council approves Policy On the Waiver of Immigration Fees - St Helena (Legal) - 01.03.2007

Executive Council has approved a policy on the waiver of immigration fees. This policy takes immediate effect. People with St Helenian Status will not, however, be required to pay any fees.

802: Increase in Fuel Prices for St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 28.02.2007

Executive Council recently agreed to increase the price of fuel sold from the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) and the impact of this, on prices at the pumps, has now been announced by Solomon and Company.

803: Government Advertises for A New Head of Department - St Helena (Business News) - 22.02.2007

The St Helena Government has advertised for a new Head of Department to work in the Legal, Lands and Planning Department. This is being advertised as a permanent position.

804: St Helena Ex-Co Approves Financial Services Policy Statement - St Helena (Business News) - 21.02.2007

Executive Council has approved the St Helena Government Financial Services Policy Statement which is designed to help SHG prevent activities such as money laundering or the financing of terrorism.

805: Opportunity to meet Development Aid Planning Mission - St Helena (Business News) - 15.02.2007

The Development Aid Planning Mission will visit St Helena this year to negotiate a three year framework of assistance.

806: Visit of the Development Aid Planning Mission - St Helena (Business News) - 14.02.2007

The Development Aid Planning Mission will visit St Helena from 25 February to 5 March 2007 to negotiate a three-year framework of assistance for St Helena.

807: Air Access Project Receives Four Bids - St Helena (Business News) - 09.02.2007

Four contractors have expressed a formal interest in bringing air access to St Helena, by submitting capability statements for the airport design, build and operate (DBO) contract by the deadline of 7 February 2007.

808: St. Helena Executive Council Report (29/01/07) - St Helena (Legal) - 09.02.2007

At the Executive Council meeting held on 6 February 2007, Council considered the way forward with regard to the Undertakings given and the Resolutions made at the Legislative Council meeting held on 29 January 2007.

809: Cut-off Date Reminder for Regisster of Electors. - St Helena (Legal) - 08.02.2007

If you wish to vote in St. Helena's elections, please read this.

810: New Desk Officer for St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 02.02.2007

Governor Clancy has been informed by the Foreign and Commonwealth Officer that Amanda McDowell is to be the new FCO Desk Officer for St Helena and its Dependencies.

811: Successful Health Visit - St Helena (Health) - 31.01.2007

The Public Health and Social Service Department has just concluded a week of meeting’s with Carolyn Sunners, Health Advisor for the Department For International Development, and Rupert Haydock, Chief Executive of NI-CO. Carolyn and Rupert were on Island from 13 to 20 January 2007.

812: Heads of Department Meet Outsourcing Consultant - St Helena (Business News) - 30.01.2007

Heads of Department met with Outsourcing Consultant, Eric Arnold, on Monday 22 January to discuss the work he will be doing for the St Helena Government.

813: Update on the Registration of Electors - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 30.01.2007

You are reminded that the registration period for the 2007 Register of Electors commenced on 17 January. As previously announced, the exercise to update the Register offers the opportunity for people who were not included on last year’s Register to ensure their names are included in the 2007 Register.

814: St. Helena Executive Council (23/01/07) - St Helena (Business News) - 25.01.2007

At the Executive Council meeting held on 23 January 2007, Council considered a number of matters which included the Audited Accounts for the 2005/06 financial year, a policy to deal with the waiver of Immigration fees, the Order Paper for the Legislative Council meeting commencing 29 January 2007, an Interim Policy for dealing with applications for Licences made under the Immigrants’ Landholding (Restriction) Ordinance, SHG’s Financial Services Policy Statement, the Economic Development Bill, 2007 and a report by the Banking Supervisory Authority.

815: Anthony Thomas-Crowther Returns from Overseas Training - St Helena (Business News) - 25.01.2007

After attending various courses in the UK on vehicle inspections, Anthony Thomas-Crowther has now returned to the Island.

816: St. Helena Legislative Council to Meet - St Helena (Legal) - 24.01.2007

Legislative Council will meet on Monday 29 January 2007 to discuss a number of issues. This will be Council’s first formal meeting for 2007.

817: Appointment of Contracts and External Service Manager - St Helena (Business News) - 24.01.2007

The St Helena Government has appointed Susan O’Bey to be Contracts and External Services Manager in the Office of the Chief Secretary.

818: Atkins on Air Access – Cautious Optimism but Clear Commitment - St Helena (Business News) - 23.01.2007

On Wednesday evening the public were invited to meet with Mr Tony Moloney, the Air Access Project Manager from Atkins who is procuring the DBO contractor.

819: St. Helena: Executive Council News - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 23.01.2007

At the Executive Council meeting held on 9 January 2007, Council considered a set of draft Regulations relating to fees for the Land Development Control Plan, a short Bill to provide for a minor amendment to the English Law (Application) Ordinance, 2005, an Information Paper concerning the procedure for achieving approved investment status and an application for a Licence under the Fish and Fish Products Marketing Regulations, 2005 from Argos Atlantic Cold Stores.

820: DESK OFFICER FOR ST HELENA FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS IS TO MOVE ON - St Helena (Business News) - 23.01.2007

Karen Moran who will be known to Councillors and others whose work has brought them into contact with the FCO will soon be moving on to pastures new .Governor Clancy paid tribute to Karen’s contribution to maintaining very good working relationships with the Governor’s Office and St Helena more generally over the last 3 years. There have been many urgent matters to be dealt with and she has handled these in a calm, collected and good humoured way.

821: St Helena’s First Walking Festival - St Helena (Health) - 18.01.2007

St Helena will host its first Walking Festival from 30 April to 8 May 2007 with walkers due to join the RMS St Helena in Cape Town on 23 April.

822: GOVERNOR CLANCY’S SPEECH FOR GOVERNOR’S CUP YACHT RACE 2006 - St Helena (Heritage) - 18.01.2007

Everyone involved can be very pleased with the outcome of the 2006 Governor’s Cup as a race, as an event, and as a marketing platform for the Island of St Helena.

823: St. Helena Registration of Electors - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.01.2007

The registration period for the 2007 Register of Electors begins today, 17 January and will end on Wednesday, 14 February 2007. If you missed the opportunity to have your name included during the 2006 registration period, then here is another opportunity for you to register.

824: St. Helena Representative's Activities in South Africa - St Helena (Business News) - 18.01.2007

St Helena continues to be represented in Southern Africa by Commercial Representative, Adam Kossowski, who has been responsible for a wide range of duties and activities on behalf of the island in the region.

825: St. Helena Announces Legal Assistance for the Public - St Helena (Legal) - 18.01.2007

The Lay Advocates & Legal Assistance Ordinance enables the Public Solicitor to appoint suitable and interested people to be Lay Advocates to assist members of the public with legal problems. Lay Advocates are volunteers, but receive a range of allowances for the work they do.

826: Councillor Francis and his Visit to the UK - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2007

Councillor Stedson Francis returned to the Island on 5th December 2005 after attending the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) as well as attending a number of meetings with various officials in the UK.

827: Appointment of Chairperson to the Audit Committee - St Helena (Business News) - 07.01.2007

Members of the Audit Committee have attended their first meeting and unanimously voted for Christine Turpin, Accountant, Financial Planning and Analysis, to be Chairperson of the Committee.

828: Visit of Outsourcing Consultant Eric Arnold - St Helena (Business News) - 07.01.2007

The Department For International Development has appointed GIC Limited to assist SHG in taking forward its strategy of outsourcing certain activities to the private sector.

829: Passing of Geoffrey Guy C.M.G., C.V.O., O.B.E. - St Helena (Heritage) - 07.01.2007

The Office of the Chief Secretary has received news of the passing of Mr Geoffrey Guy C.M.G., C.V.O., O.B.E, former Governor of St Helena and its Dependencies who passed away on 1st December 2006.

830: St. Helena - 2007 Rrgister of Electors - St Helena (Business News) - 07.01.2007

The Register of Electors for 2007 will soon be under preparation. Executive Council has advised that the 2007 Register should be updated to form the basis of the 2007 Register. In other words, if your name was included in the 2006 Register, it will automatically be included in the 2007 Register.

831: Proclamation issued by Governor Clancy - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 23.12.2006

Before departing St Helena, Governor Clancy issued a Proclamation, on 20 December 2006, declaring that the Second Session of the Legislative Council is to take place on Monday 29 January 2007 commencing at 10am.

832: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2006

At the Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday 19 December the following matters were discussed:

833: St. Helena: Land Development Control Plan Approved. - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2006

At its meeting on Tuesday 19 December, the Executive Council advised the Governor that the draft Land Development Control Plan should be approved.

834: SHG BUDGET 2007/08 TO 2009/10 - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2006

SHG will be submitting the first draft of the budget and supporting operational plan to DFID today. The first draft of the budget is based on the detailed calculations by the Department, and these calculations have been reviewed by the relevant Committees and the Finance Department. These calculations include new bids for expenditure required by the Departments.

835: Interviews Conducted for DFID Funded Posts - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2006

The Department For International Development and the St Helena Government have conducted a number of interviews for various DFID funded vacancies.

836: St. Helena: Trade Licensing Ordinance and Trade Fairs - St Helena (Legal) - 30.11.2006

The Attorney General says, "It has come to my attention that concerns have been expressed about the lawfulness of the recent Trade Fairs arranged by the St. Helena Development Agency on the occasion of cruise ship visits.

837: OT Students to Benefit from Reduced Tuition Fees - St Helena (Education) - 22.11.2006

At the Press Conference at the opening of the Overseas Territories Consultative Council meeting held yesterday in London, 21 November, Mr Bill Rammel, Higher Education Minister, was delighted to announce proposals to enable students from the British Overseas Territories to be treated as home students for fee purposes at institutions in England.

838: St. Helena's Tourism and Investment Policies Finalised - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 22.11.2006

The Tourism and Investment Policies for St Helena have been finalised as approved by Executive Council and will be effective from 1 January 2007.

839: St. Helena Swears in Acting Governor - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 15.11.2006

This morning, 15 November 2006, Ethel Yon, Deputy to Governor and Acting Chief Secretary, was sworn in as Acting Governor for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Ethel Yon at her swearing-in.

840: Gov. Clancy to Attend OTCC Meeting - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.11.2006

H. E. the Governor Mr. Clancy has left St. Helena to attend the Overseas Territries Consultative Council Meeting in London from 21 to 22 November.

841: St. Helena Executive Council Report Covering the October 2006 Meeting - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 06.11.2006

At the Executive Council meeting held on 31 October 2006, Members discussed a proposed amendment to the Immigrants’ Landholding (Restriction) Ordinance, submission of a Project Concept Note to DFID regarding a funding contribution to the Wharf Improvement Project and a proposal to introduce Human Rights provision within the existing Constitution.

842: Applications close for DFID Funded Posts - St Helena (Business News) - 02.11.2006

In a recent Press Release, the St Helena Government announced that the Department For International Development had advertised five high-level posts for St Helena.

843: Visit of Ascension Island Administrator - St Helena (Business News) - 02.11.2006

Ascension Island Administrator, Michael Hill, visited St Helena for the first time from 15 to 23 October and attended a number of meetings with various officials and personnel from the private sector.

844: Governor Clancy Makes Various Appointments - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 25.10.2006

Governor Clancy has made a number of appointments, which includes an Acting Administrator of Ascension Island, Chairman and Members of the Bank of St Helena, and a Secretary to the Land Planning and Development Control Agency.

845: UK Representative Preparing for World Travel Market 2006 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 25.10.2006

UK Representative, Kedell Worboys, has been attending a number of conferences and meeting on St Helena’s behalf. This has included conferences in Jersey and Greenland, and meetings with representatives from other Overseas Territories. Additionally she continues to work on shipping matters and she is currently preparing for the World Travel Market.

846: Six Respond to Provide Flights to St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 21.10.2006

SHG and DFID are pleased to have received six responses to the notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) seeking expressions of interest from air service providers for the provision of flights to St Helena.

847: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.10.2006

At the Executive Council meeting held on 17 October 2006, the Administrator of Ascension Island, Mr Michael Hill, discussed with Members general issues relating to Ascension Island and St Helena. The meeting gave him the opportunity to see at first hand how the business of Executive Council is conducted.

848: Five Posts Advertised by DFID - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.10.2006

The Department For International Development recently advertised five high-level posts for St Helena. Applications for three of these posts closed on Friday 13 October and two will close on Thursday 19 October 2006.

849: Government Departments Prepare New Budgets - St Helena (Business News) - 19.10.2006

Government Departments are preparing their 2006/07 - 2009/10 budgets, a process, which has to be completed by November of this year. Current funding will run out on 31 March 2007 and the new budget will need to be approved for the financial year commencing 1 April 2007.

850: Poppy Day in St. Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 19.10.2006

With Remembrance Day approaching, the Office of the Chief Secretary has distributed poppies to a number of shops and organisations around the Island in hope that more money can be raised for the Royal British Legion.

851: St. Helena's New Agricultural Fees and Charges Come into Force - St Helena (Business News) - 19.10.2006

Executive Council recently agreed to a list of revised prices for the various services and products on offer by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department.

852: Good News for St. Helena Airport Project - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2006

Sharon Wainwright, head of the St. Helena Air Access project, is visiting the Falklands to explain progress in getting tenders for the airport on Prosperous Plain.

853: St. Helena Appoints Two for Land Planning - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2006

His Excellency the Governor has appointed a Chairman and members to the Land Planning and Development Appeals Board.

854: Marketing the RMS St HELENA In Portland - St Helena (Business News) - 11.10.2006

When the RMS St Helena docked in Portland on Wednesday 27th September, a busy few days of marketing activity lay ahead. Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Marketers on the RMS St. Helena

855: Post Office Signs a New Contract With Crown Agents Stamp Bureau - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

The Post Office has signed a new contract with Crown Agents Stamp Bureau to continue providing St Helena with a Philatelic Service.

856: Combined Parent Teachers Association Contributes - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

The Committee of the Combined Parents Teachers Association has decided to donate £50 to New Horizons.

857: Visit of Ascension Island Administrator - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

Ascension Island Administrator, Michael Hill, will be making a familiarisation visit to St Helena from 15 to 23 October 2006.

858: St. Helena: Investors In People - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

Following the IiP External Assessor, Graham Pursey’s visit to St Helena earlier this year, the St Helena Government remains committed to being Investor in People compliant, and Internal Reviewers and Champions have been meeting on a regular basis to discuss what needs to be done in order for departments to retain or gain Investor in People accreditation.

859: Chagos Islands Update - St Helena (Legal) - 08.10.2006

Celia Whittaker updates us on the latest in the fight to bring Chagos Islanders home.

860: DIFID Funds Infrastructure Review for St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 05.10.2006

The introduction of Air Access will have an impact on the Island’s infrastructure and, in readiness for this major development the Department For International Development is commissioning an infrastructure review for St Helena.

861: St. Helena Announces Changes to Customs Tarrifs - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.10.2006

A review of all Customs duty tariffs was carried out and the Regulations approved by Executive Council. These will come into force with effect from 8 October 2006.

862: Dr. Essex Attends Conferences in Paris and Greenland - St Helena (Business News) - 04.10.2006

The Chief Development Officer, Dr Corinda Essex, has attended conferences in Paris and Greenland on behalf of St Helena. Pnoto (c) St. Helena Media: Dr Essex presents in Nuuk

863: St. Helena Customer Care for Long-term Unemployed - St Helena (Education) - 04.10.2006

As part of the UNDP funded project, “Training Long-Term Unemployed”, the St Helena Development Agency has delivered customer care training to a number of unemployed people. Photo (c) St. Helena Media

864: St. Helena Celebrates Tourism - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 02.10.2006

World Tourism Day has been observed on St Helena.

865: St. Helena Line and Customs News - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2006

Legal Notice has been issued today stating that the Customs (Tariffs and Exemptions) Regulations, 2006 which were due to come into force with effect from 1st October 2006, have been revoked.

866: Councillor Drabble Attends Conference in Abuja, Nigeria - St Helena (Legal) - 20.09.2006

Councillor William Drabble, Chairman of the Public Health and Social Services Committee, has attended the 52nd Parliamentary Conference in Abuja, Nigeria along with over 350 members of the Commonwealth. Councillor Drabble departed St Helena on 21 August 2006 and travelled to Nigeria via Cape Town and Johannesburg

867: St. Helena Committed to Airport Development - St Helena (Business News) - 20.09.2006

The Airport Development Bill was passed by Legislative Council in February of this year and makes provisions to facilitate the design, construction and operation of an airport in St Helena. It also provided that the Governor in Council may enter into necessary contractual arrangements.

868: Locum Surgeon Recruited to Work in St. Helena - St Helena (Health) - 14.09.2006

The Public Health and Social Services Department is pleased to announce that Dr John Sharpe has been engaged by Ni-Co to work in the department as Locum Surgeon.

869: Consultation Continues on Education’s Proposal - St Helena (Education) - 13.09.2006

Consultation on the proposed reorganisation of schools has continued with the Education Committee meeting about 100 parents in Jamestown, Longwood and Half Tree Hollow.

870: Giselle Richards Studies Counselling - St Helena (Education) - 12.09.2006

St Helenian, Giselle Richards, is in her second year of study at York St John, College of the University of Leeds. Giselle left St Helena in 2004 and is working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counselling Studies. Photo (c) St. Helena Herald Giselle Richards

871: Short-Term Government Economist Arrives in St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 12.09.2006

Arriving on the RMS St Helena from Cape Town on 19 August was Huib Poot, short term Government Economist.

872: Accommodation Grading Pow-Wow - St Helena (Business News) - 12.09.2006

The Tourist Office met with self-catering accommodation providers on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 August to discuss the pilot accommodation-grading scheme. The meetings took place at the Small Court Room in Jamestown.

873: Doctor's Return Postponed - St Helena (Health) - 07.09.2006

The Public Health and Social Services Department has been advised by NI-CO that Dr Kardam will not be able to return to the Island until October 2006 for personal reasons. Dr Kardam left St Helena on 25 June on overseas leave and was due to return on 12 September.

874: Cllr Drabble to Attend CPA Conference in Nigeria - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 06.09.2006

Bill Drabble will attend the CPA conference with some well known Falklands Councillors.

875: Scholar Returns to Teach at Prince Andrew School - St Helena (Education) - 06.09.2006

After four years of study, scholar Kerry Stevens has returned to St Helena having successfully completed a degree in Business with the North Hertfordshire College/Hertfordshire University.

876: St. Helena Updates Draft Tourism Investment Policies - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 06.09.2006

Public consultation has concluded on the Draft Tourism and Investment Policies, with the Office of the Chief Secretary receiving a wealth of comments from members of the public.

877: Blue Hill Route Reduced to One Trip a Month - St Helena (Business News) - 06.09.2006

The Route to Blue Hill, operated by Solomons, will be one trip only.

878: Post Office Makes History for St Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 06.09.2006

The Post Office will make history on 31 August 2006 with the release of St Helena’s first circular stamps.

879: St. Helena Line Signs Contract with Andrew Weir Shipping - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 24.08.2006

Photo (C) St. Helena Media

880: Merlene Benjamin Receives Long Service Award - St Helena (Heritage) - 24.08.2006

St. Helena's Acting Governor, Ethel Yon has presented the award to Merlene Benjamin for long service. Photo (c) St. Helena Media

881: St. Helena Participates in the Conference of Commonwealth Postal Administrations - St Helena (Business News) - 22.08.2006

St. Helena's Commercial Representative, Asam Kossowski, hasattended this important conference.

882: Tenderers Pull Out of St. Helena Airport Project - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 08.08.2006

The Air Access Office confirms that all three tenderers that were to put in bids for the proposed new airport have withdrawn their bids.

883: Ascension Calls for Residency Rights - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 16.07.2006

In this BBC Transcript Several Islanders - Councillors and a former Administrator set the record straight about right of abode on Ascension Island. Thanks to St. Helena Herald.

884: Birthday Honours for Benjamin and Sukatankar - St Helena (Heritage) - 20.06.2006

Two people well known to SARTMA have been awarded OBEs

885: St. Helenians Receive OBE and MBE Awards - St Helena (Heritage) - 14.06.2006

St. Helenians have been mentioned in New Years and in Birthday Honours. Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Recipients of Honours and their families and friends in London.

886: Business News from St. Helena (14/06/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 14.06.2006

Read about the latest business news from St. Helena

887: Update on Invitation to Tender - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 01.06.2006

Three contractors have expressed an interest in building St. Helena's Airport.

888: Business News from St. Helena (11/05/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 11.05.2006

Find out what's new in St. Helena's business community.

889: Business News from St. Helena (05/07/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 08.05.2006

A historical flight of a Safeair Hercules took Place over Prosperous Bay Plain last Tuesday.

890: Business News from St. Helena (05/05/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 04.05.2006

The latest business news from St. Helena

891: Information Week for Air Access - St Helena (Business News) - 23.04.2006

Laura Lawrence tells us about the successful information week for air access

892: Business News From St. Helena (20/04/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 20.04.2006

Find out about Agricultural subsidies on St. Helena.

893: Gareth Thomas Writes to the People of St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 20.04.2006

The people of St. Helena hear officially about subjects near and dear to them.

894: Locally Registered Company Sells Gaming and Banking Licenses - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 10.04.2006

Safeholder is a company registered on St Helena. The company is operated from Association Hall in Jamestown with the Chief Operating Officer being Mike Olsson. It offers investment opportunities for companies and interested parties. Robin Richards, of Radio St Helena, spoke to Mr Olsson to find out more about Safeholder, and he began by asking; (MO – Mike Olsson, RR – Robin Richards)

895: Radio St. Helena Interviews Governor Clancy - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 26.03.2006

St. Helena Radio did an extensive interview with H. E. the Governor Mr. Clancy. Following is the interview in full

896: Three Consortia Pre-qualified for Airport Contract - St Helena (Business News) - 22.02.2006

Three consortia with St. Helena Connections have prepqualified for the airport contract.

897: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Legal) - 13.02.2006

The latest from St. Helena's Executive Council

898: Shelco Proposal Deferred - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2006

The consideration of new lawd have delayed the Shelco application for a property in Jamestown.

899: Business News From St. Helena (25.01/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2006

Bulk fuel installation and a new lady acting governor are just two of St. Helena's business news stories.

900: Governor Clancy off to Tristan - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 20.01.2006

Governor Clancy is off to Tristan da Cunha.

901: Good Business is Good for Everyone Suggests Tim - St Helena (Business News) - 18.01.2006

This article appeared in St. Helena Herald on 13 January 2006.

902: DFID's Gareth Thomas Sets Out Airport Views - St Helena (Business News) - 18.01.2006

The Air Access Project Update depicts the views of DFID's views about the airport and access.

903: Door Closed by Immigration Ruling - St Helena (Business News) - 13.01.2006

The St. Helena Herald reports on Bill Scanes, who has worked in the Falkland Islands as well as on St. Helena.

904: Good News For Entrepreneur School Participants - St Helena (Business News) - 04.01.2006

John Turner tells us about this new venture.

905: St. Helena Business News (22/12/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2005

The investment initiative is warmly welcomed by the Bank of St. Helena.

906: Business News from St. Helena (19/12/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 20.12.2005

A mini run-down of St. Helena business news

907: Press Release from Governor Clancy - St Helena (Legal) - 17.12.2005

Governor Clancy of St. Helena Explains the reasons why Ascension Islanders will not have Island Status rights.

908: Crude Blows Hit St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 27.11.2005

This item was published in the 25 November 2005 Edition of the St. Helena Herald.

909: Access Project Update: Industry Day - St Helena (Business News) - 25.11.2005

Sharon Wainwright updates us on the Access Project.

910: Business News from St. Helena - St Helena (Education) - 23.11.2005

Tony Green told the St. Helena Herald about Entrepreneurship in Summer School.

911: St. Helena Announces Design, Build, Operate contract for Proposed Airport - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 31.10.2005

DIFID, on behalf of the St. Helena Government invites Capability Statements for the design and build of an airport.

912: St. Helena: Local Poultry Deaths - St Helena (Business News) - 31.10.2005

Over the last few days a total of 68 local chickens have died. The St. Helena Herald carries a complete report.

913: Gov. Clancy To the UK for Christmas and Meetings - St Helena (Business News) - 31.10.2005

The St. Helena Herald will publish an article explaining what H. E. the Governor Mr. Clancy will be up to while in the UK.

914: Charity Commission Formed in St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 27.10.2005

Now Charities in St. Helena will be regulated by a new Commission.

915: Jonathan and the Queen's Baton - St Helena (Heritage) - 18.10.2005

Contrary to recent reports, Jonathan's a real poser. (C) CPQ Magazine - Jonathan and the Queen's Baton

916: Court News (14/10/05) - St Helena (Legal) - 17.10.2005

A man has been sentenced to 6 months in prison for 3 Offences including GBH.

917: Step Aside Harriet, Jonathan's Got You Beat - St Helena (Snippets) - 11.10.2005

Claims that Harriet is the world's oldest creature have been refuted by Jonathan!

918: Festival of Running a Huge Success - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 15.09.2005

Pamela Young tells Garron Yon about this year's successful festival.

919: Results of the 2005 General Election - St Helena (Legal) - 01.09.2005

Garron Yon tells us about the new Legislative Council for St. Helena.

920: Business News from St. Helena for 10/08 - 19/08/05 - St Helena (Business News) - 20.08.2005

Find out what has been happening with St. Helena Busi ness recently.

921: The Results of Nomination Day - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.08.2005

Nomination Centres closed at 12noon yesterday, and shortly after, it was announced that 16 people had been put forward to stand in the 2005 General Election. That is seven for the East Electoral Area, and nine for the West Electoral Area.

922: Business News from St. Helena for July 2005 - St Helena (Business News) - 31.07.2005

Martin Dinham, a Director in the UK Department for International Development (DFID) in London, will visit St Helena on 17 and 18 August.

923: Tourism News from St. Helena for June/July - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 31.07.2005

World Tourism Day is fast approaching and St Helena Tourism has launched two competitions as part of the events to celebrate this day.

924: Air Access Updare for July 2005 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 31.07.2005

These are just examples of the questions being asked and the answer is ‘yes’ – progress is being made and St Helena is still getting an airport. Sharon Wainwright tells us more.

925: Business News from St. Helena and Ascension Island - St Helena (Business News) - 02.07.2005

It's been a busy seven days for business on Ascension and St. Helena.

926: Business News from St. Helena (06/20) - St Helena (Business News) - 19.06.2005

Stuart Moors tells us about what's new in Air Access to St. Helena Photo (c) St. Helena Media Environmental Presentations are important to a remote Island like St. Helena.

927: Business News From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 11.06.2005

The Employment and Social Security Department hosted a special lunch at the Consulate Hotel on Tuesday of this week to celebrate the success eight persons had seen as a result of the Return to Work Scheme. Photo (c) Garron Yon (Members of the Back to Work Scheme)

928: Business News from St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 05.06.2005

Governor Pearce of the Falkland Islands presented NVQs to two St. Helenians at an awards reception held at Government House on Tuesday, 31 May 2005. Here he has just presented Charmaine John and Claire Leo with their NVQs. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-STH) H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce with two St. Helenian Certificate Holders.

929: Business News from St. Helena (05/04/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 06.05.2005

The Public Accounts Session will resume on 9 and 10 May and this will be made up of two morning sessions commencing at 9.30am.

930: Passport Nightmare Deprives Youth Leader a Voice at CYP - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 24.04.2005

A “tampered passport” denies Julie George, New Horizons Youth Leader, the opportunity to attend the Third Commonwealth Youth Parliament this month.

931: The Haven Damaged by Controlled Rock-fall - St Helena (Geological Events) - 09.04.2005

Last weekend saw yet another controlled rock-fall operation. The Haven sustained only minor damage and no one was hurt. Photo (c) Mark Heron - AB sailing PWD men work on dislodging the rocks

932: 21st Century EXCO - St Helena (Legal) - 09.04.2005

Last Tuesday afternoon, a first was chalked up for SHG in this technological age – EXCO via videoconference.

933: Business News from St. Helena (04/06/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 06.04.2005

Arriving on the RMS St Helena tomorrow will be Consultant Frank Milsop from, Community Opportunities for Participation in Enterprise, COPE Limited. He will be staying on the Island for one week. Garron Yon tells us more.

934: Welcome SV Concordia - St Helena (Heritage) - 19.03.2005

Paul George from St. Helena Herald writes about this classroom tall ship. Photo (c) St. Helena Herald

935: An Airport for St. Helena - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 14.03.2005

The South Atlantic Island of St. Helena is set to get its own international airport

936: February St. Helena Business News - St Helena (Business News) - 06.03.2005

SHG is pleased to welcome the Shelco team who arrive on the Island on the afternoon of Sunday 20 February. Gasrron Yon tells us more. Photo (c) Gavin Yon - Students from St. Helena.

937: News Items from St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.02.2005

Garron Yon Tells us about some activities that are taking place overseas as well as in St. Helena.

938: RMS St. Helena News - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 09.02.2005

Garron Yon updates us on the latest RMS St. Helena News. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) The RMS St. Helena at James Bay St. Helena.

939: New/Old Source for Farmers' Water - St Helena (Agriculture) - 04.02.2005

Garron Yon tells us more. Photo (c) Garron Yon - the water tanks that hold waste water for farmers.

940: St. Helena Shores Up Sea Wall - St Helena (Business News) - 03.02.2005

A four-man team are busy safeguarding the seawall under Jamestown's wharf. Photo (c) Garron Yon - The team at work. Photo (c) The team in action.

941: Going for the Stars - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 02.02.2005

Island Accommodation will be assessed and graded, as is the case in other countries. Photo (c) Garron Yon - Nicola Osborne at her desk in the Tourist Office.

942: Honours Degree for Christine Jonas - St Helena (Education) - 29.01.2005

Twenty five year old Christine Jonas, daughter of Maureen Jonas of Farm Lodge, has gained a BSc (Honours) 2.1 in Sports Education. Paul George tells us more.

943: PRESS RELEASE - RMS ST HELENA FORWARD SCHEDULE - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 16.12.2004

As the public are already aware, following the advice of the High Point Rendell Study, a decision was taken to withdraw the RMS St Helena

944: News Items From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 15.12.2004

SHG are inviting suggestions for the next scheduled sailing of the RMS St. Helena. This follows a trial run with the ship serving the South Atlantic only, without calling in at the UK.

945: Weekly News From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 30.10.2004

Find out what has been happening on St. Helena this week.

946: St. Helena : Recent News - St Helena (Business News) - 24.10.2004

Adam Kossowski St Helena’s Commercial Representative for Southern Africa attended the Cape Town and Walvis Bay launches on behalf of St Helena Government.

947: News Items from the St. Helena Government - St Helena (Business News) - 08.10.2004

Governor Clancy accompanied by his wife Mrs Claire Clancy are due to arrive on the next visit of the RMS St Helena on Friday 15th October.

948: Governor Hollamby Reminisces - St Helena (Heritage) - 01.10.2004

Governor and Mrs Hollamby departed St Helena on the RMS on Wednesday marking the end of Governor Hollamby’s tour in office as Governor and Commander in Chief of St Helena and its dependencies. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-SH) H.E. the Governor Mr. David Hollamby with "Flat Stanley" during one of SARTMA's visits to St. Helena.

949: News From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 01.10.2004

There are several important news stories coming out of St. Helena this week.

950: Constitutional Change Co-ordinator Appointed - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 26.09.2004

Mr Anthony Green has been appointed as the Constitutional Change Coordinator with effect from today 20th September.

951: St. Helena News Stories for Week Ending 17 September 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 17.09.2004

Find out what's been happening on St. Helena this week.

952: Weekly News from St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 11.09.2004

On Friday 3rd September members of Legislative Council met with Heads of Department to discuss the draft Constitution and outstanding points of policy.

953: St. Helena News Stories for Week Ending 03 Sep - St Helena (Business News) - 03.09.2004

This years EU/OCT forum will be held in French Polynesia in the South Pacific commencing 6 December 2004.

954: St. Helena News Stories for 27 August 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 28.08.2004

In April of this year, Martin Peters embarked on a Mechanic’s training course in the UK. Martin who is a mechanic with the Government garage was sent to the UK on a Work Experience Placement Training programme.

955: We Need Your Help: Access Questionaires - St Helena (Business News) - 23.08.2004

Air Access questionnaires were issued as inserts with last weeks St Helena Herald as part of a survey to aid Atkins Management Consultants in identifying the best method of access for St Helena.

956: St. Helena News Stories for 20 August 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 21.08.2004

The last visit of the RMS St Helena saw the arrival of Ray Mace – Teacher/Student Placement Coordinator for the Education Department

957: St. Helena News For 13 \August 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 16.08.2004

A week is a long time in politics`, said Harold Wilson when he was Prime Minister in the 1960s. That may be true. But, from my point of view, a year as a Minister in the Department for International Development (or DFID as we are known) can seem like a very short time indeed! Photo (c) St. Helena Media - G. Thomas

958: St. Helena News Stories (06 August 2004) - St Helena (Business News) - 07.08.2004

On the 29th June 2004, Governor Hollamby and the Ascension Island Administrator, Andrew Kettlewell, were notified by the Transport Security Directorate (TRANSEC) that the Port Facility Security Plan for Georgetown and Jamestown had been approved. Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Three people who received Certificates.

959: Legislature Meets on Friday - St Helena (Legal) - 23.07.2004

There wias a formal session of Legislative Council on Friday 23rd July at 10:00 am in the Courthouse.

960: Weekly St. Helena News Stories - St Helena (Business News) - 16.07.2004

Find out what's been happening on St. Helena this week! Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Queen Victoria's book casket.

961: This Week's St. Helena News Stories - St Helena (Business News) - 10.07.2004

St Helenian Nurse, Shara Robinson, has nearly completed her three-year nursing degree course at the School of Nursing Queens University, Belfast, and is currently awaiting her results. Photo (c) St. Helena Public Information Office - Shara Robinson

962: A Selection of St. Helena News - St Helena (Education) - 02.07.2004

St Helenian student, Kerry Stevens is currently studying towards a Foundation Degree in Business with the North Hertfordshire College/Hertfordshire University. Photo (c) Garron Yon

963: St. Helena Scholars Information - St Helena (Education) - 28.06.2004

Young Children on St. Helena have achieved a lot. Here is two articles about them.

964: A Selection of St. Helena News - St Helena (Business News) - 25.06.2004

Find out what has been happening on the South Atlantic Island of St. Helena. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Half Tree Hollow from High Knoll.

965: Ivy Ellick and Olive Williams Receive Honours - St Helena (Heritage) - 17.06.2004

It gives me great pleasure to announce the awards of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire to Mrs Sylvia Ivy Ellick and, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire to Mrs Olive Maud Williams for services to St Helena. These were published in the 2004 Birthday Honours List published in London today (Saturday, 12 June 2004). Photo(c) St. Helena Government

966: Governor Achieves Prime Objective - St Helena (Heritage) - 12.06.2004

As this is being written the Government of St. Helena was preparing to announce the outcome of the PR exercise that will bring that Island an airport. This achievement is thanks (in many ways) to the political skill of its Governor, H. E. Mr. David Hollamby (DH). Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - SH) H. E. the Governor and Mrs. Hollamby.

967: A Selection of St. Helena News - St Helena (Business News) - 04.06.2004

Garron Yon writes from St. Helena.

968: A Selection of St. Helena News (05/14) - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 14.05.2004

Three very important news stories are enclosed. Photo: (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - SH) A view of the fort at High Knoll

969: Aide Memorie: Development Mission to St. Helena - St Helena (Education) - 13.05.2004

A joint DFID and FCO team visited St Helena between 23 April and 9 May 2004 to discuss and negotiate a new three-year package of development assistance for the Island.

970: A Selection of St. Helena News - St Helena (Business News) - 07.05.2004

Garron Yon sends news articles from St. Helena. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - SH) A view of Sandy Bay.

971: Minister's Statement on Air Access for St. Helena - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 23.04.2004

The UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for International Development, Gareth Thomas, issued the following written statement to parliament at 11am on Monday, 19th April 2004: Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Prince Andrew School viewed from High Knoll

972: A Round-up of Local News - St Helena (Snippets) - 29.02.2004

Two sailing vessels arrived in James Bay last week. They were the Victoria and the Philanderer. Both came from Cape Town.

973: A Musical Success - St Helena (Heritage) - 17.02.2004

The soft music from the CD “Sax Moods”, “The Way We Were” complimented the success which was being celebrated at Ann’s Place on the cool afternoon of Friday 6 February.

974: AIR ACCESS UPDATE NO 12 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 15.02.2004

What is happening? Where do we now stand? Why is it all taking so long? These are the questions the Chamber of Commerce asked in last weeks St Helena Herald. These are all fair questions. We understand why people are asking them. We will explain as best we can.

975: Replacement of out-dated Land Use Plan to Assist in Island Development - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 14.02.2004

For some time now, the St Helena Government saw the need to replace the outdated Strategic Land Use Plan with a new Land Development Control Plan in anticipation of a new era for the Island.

976: Trial Shipping Schedule - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 13.02.2004

The St. Helena Government has announced changes to the RMS shipping schedule.

977: RMS and Namibia - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 11.02.2004

When the RMS returns to St Helena, she will have called at Walvis Bay in Namibia, with HE Governor Hollamby on board, looking at the opportunities coming from the new shipping schedule which is to be released in the next few days, including regular stops at this port.

978: Public Transport Meeting - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2004

The Public Transport System is now in its third month of operation having been launched in November last year by the St Helena Government.

979: Wage Subsidy for Farmers - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2004

The new wage subsidy programme for farmers has been in operation for about four months, having been launched by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department in October of last year.

980: Air Access Update No. 11 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 30.01.2004

Atkins first draft of the supplementary report was received in London and St Helena this week, and is currently being considered by SHG’s Air Access team and DFID.

981: Careers Fair 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 30.01.2004

St Helena will be treated to another Careers Fair this year.

982: Attorney General to take post in Cayman Islands - St Helena (Legal) - 30.01.2004

Attorney General Kurt De Freitas OBE QC, will be leaving St Helena in March of this year to take up his new post of Solicitor General in the Cayman Islands.

983: Rams Ready - St Helena (Agriculture) - 23.01.2004

Having imported six rams from the UK last year, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department has now placed four out on the pasturelands.

984: Update on Long Term Unemployment Policy - St Helena (Business News) - 23.01.2004

Since launching the Long Term Unemployment Policy last October, the Employment and Social Security Department has been working closely with the unemployed to identify their training needs. Some people have also embarked on training programmes.

985: Councillor Yon returns From Meetings Overseas - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 23.01.2004

Councillor Mervyn Yon has returned from meetings in London and Brussels. Chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and a member of Executive Council, Mervyn has been a Councillor for the last seven years.

986: Air Access Update No. 10 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 21.01.2004

Atkins Management Consultants submitted their Evaluation Report to the St Helena Government and DFID on 17 December 2003.

987: Garth ap Rees meets Legislative Council - St Helena (Business News) - 21.01.2004

UNDP Consultant Garth ap Rees met with Legislative Council on Wednesday of last week to discuss his visit to St Helena.

988: Shipping Report - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 21.01.2004

The Highpoint-Rendel draft report, if accepted, could further isolate Tristan.

989: Sheriff Appointed - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 10.01.2004

Governor Hollamby has appointed Mrs Greta Pat Musk MBE JP, to be Sheriff of St Helena for another year. The appointment takes effect from 1 January 2004.

990: Road Projects Progressing - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2004

A number of road projects are taking place on the Island, and some are nearing completion. Since the Public Works and Services Department is now using a new method in resurfacing roads, they are expecting better value for money on future projects

991: Christmas Stamps Sell Out - St Helena (Heritage) - 10.01.2004

The Post Office has sold most of its Christmas stamps. The Commemorative Christmas Issue featured five stamps and an Official First Day Cover.

992: Councillor Yon at the OTCC - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2004

Along with Governor Hollamby and Councillor Cathy Hopkins, Councillor Mervyn recently attended the Overseas Territories Consultative Council which took place in London from 8 to 10 December. Executive Council nominated Councillor Yon to be lead speaker.

993: Chief Development Officer ReturnsFrom Attending Meetings Overseas - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2004

Dr Corinda Essex is back on Island, having attended the European Union Overseas Countries and Territories Forum in Brussels. She also attended a number of meetings to discuss development projects for St Helena.

994: Councillors to discuss Constitutional Matters - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2004

Councillor Cyril Gunnell is currently away from the Island. He will be visiting one of the Caribbean Overseas Territories in January on an FCO sponsored visit to observe the workings of a Ministerial system of Government. Councillor Cathy Hopkins will also be attending.

995: Cruise Ship Receives its First Plaque - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 08.01.2004

St Helena recently saw the visit of the MV Orion which called on 1 December and remained in James Bay until the next day. The vessel had 138 passengers on board and 66 crew and she was on her way to Tristan da Cunha, having last called at Ascension Island.

996: New Chief Engineer Selected - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2004

A New Chief Engineer will be arriving on St Helena in January 2004 to work with the Public Works and Services Department.

997: Air Access Update No. 9 - St Helena (Business News) - 17.12.2003

Atkins has confirmed it is to deliver its report on the evaluation of air access expressions of interest to SHG and DFID on 17 December 2003.

998: Overseas Territories Consultative Council News - St Helena (Business News) - 14.12.2003

Earlier this week, the Overseas Territories Minister, Bill Rammell, welcomed Chief Ministers and Senior Politicians from the Territories to London for their annual meeting. And, for the first time ever, the Territories Governors were in attendance.

999: UKOTA Report - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 10.12.2003

The SHG UK Representative Kedell Worboys recently attended a meeting of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) where a number of issues were discussed.

1000: St Helena Covered by The Lady - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 10.12.2003

St Helena was featured as a travel destination in the Lady Magazine in October of this year after freelance Journalist Beverley Byrne visited the Island from 6 to 9 June.

1001: Developments at Sandy Bay Beach - St Helena (Environment) - 10.12.2003

Sandy Bay Beach is being transformed into a tourist attraction site. While the beach will not end up being covered with white sand and the sea is not safe for swimming, the area has many interesting features to offer.

1002: Air Access: Updates 7 and 8 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 01.12.2003

Atkins consultant, Barry Patterson, spent an action-packed week on the Island to gain a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding air access and in particular the potential for economic development on the Island.

1003: Pharmacist Visits St. Helena - St Helena (Health) - 01.12.2003

A Pharmacy Consultant is currently visiting the Island and is working at the General Hospital with the Public Health and Social Services Department.

1004: Rockfall Protection Scheme - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.12.2003

Golder Associates (UK) Limited has been appointed by the European Commission, on behalf of the Government of St.Helena, to provide technical assistance services for the design of a rockfall protection scheme above the Jamestown wharf.

1005: Natural Resources and Environmental Visit - St Helena (Environment) - 01.12.2003

The Senior Natural Resources and Environment Adviser from the Department For International Development is currently on Island.

1006: St. Helena: Departures and Acting Appointments - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.12.2003

Governor Hollamby departed St Helena on Saturday 22 November to attend the Overseas Territories Consultative Council in London which is to take place from 8 to 10 December 2003.

1007: Flags at Half-Mast in St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.12.2003

Members of the public might have noticed that the Union Jack flag was flying at half-mast at the Castle today 21 November 2003. The same is happening with the flag at Plantation House.

1008: The Latest Series on Air Access - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 18.11.2003

Over the past six weeks there has been significant progress on planning for an airport on Saint Helena. Although this has been a dream of many Saints for a long time, this dream may shortly become a reality.

1009: Business Plans and Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

Garron Yon has submitted this very important Business Article from St. Helena

1010: Overseas Territories Consultative Council to Meet - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.11.2003

The main issue at the this year's Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) will be to review developments since the March 1999 White Paper "Partnership for Progress and Prosperity" was published.

1011: Assorted Financial Items - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

Reference has been made in the Media that unless Legislation is changed taxation of up to 27% would be applied to interest on depositors funds in the Bank of St Helena.

1012: Various News Items from St. Helena - St Helena (Snippets) - 18.11.2003

Royal Mail in the United Kingdom has informed Postmistress, Beverley Francis that there might be some delays in delivering mail to certain areas in Britain.

1013: An Assortment of Legislative News - St Helena (Legal) - 18.11.2003

Councillor Robert Robertson departed St Helena on Monday 22 September to attend the 49th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference which is to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 4 to 12 October.

1014: Education News - St Helena (Education) - 18.11.2003

The Education Department has been awarded the Investor in People Accreditation following assessment earlier this year.

1015: Public Transport News - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

The St Helena Government Tender Board has met to review the tenders that were received to operate a Public Transport System.

1016: Air Access Update No. 2 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 02.10.2003

Councillor Eric George MBE, Councillor Eric Benjamin, and the Government Economist will be visiting London in connection with air access.

1017: Business Plans and Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Business News) - 02.10.2003

Government Departments are in the process of preparing their business plans for the next three years.

1018: Banking Consultant to Return - St Helena (Business News) - 02.10.2003

Banking Consultant Alan Savery will be returning to St Helena on 22 September to work on matters relating to the Bank. He will remain on Island until 7 October. During the time he is here, he will be training bank staff.

1019: Public Transport System - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 02.10.2003

The five proposals to run a public transport system were discussed by a special evaluation group earlier this week.

1020: Falklands Saints Say Hello - St Helena (Snippets) - 13.09.2003

Yes, it was an excellent excuse for a party and to say hellp to loved oned back on St. Helena. (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)Kevin surrounded by his staff members, in no particular order, Chris Sim,Gaylene Leo,Janet Essex,Wayne Leo and Gary Thomas.

1021: Documents Donated to St. Helena Archives - St Helena (Heritage) - 06.09.2003

John Pinfold has donated something valuable to St. Helena's Archives. Photo (c) SHG - Lacosta McDaniel receives a historical document from John Pinfold

1022: Tea Party at Plantation House - St Helena (Snippets) - 06.09.2003

Some of St. Helena's residents enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea party at Plantation House. Photo (c) SHG - Cllr Kathy Hopkins serves up the sausage rolls to St. Helena's finest.

1023: More News from St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 06.09.2003

There are new Government offices for the UK Representative. More news as well.

1024: Air Access Update No. 1 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 05.09.2003

In this article by Garron Yon, Nigel Kirby, Engineering Advisor to DFID has been appointed to lead the core team for evaluating the negotiation process.

1025: Community Workers Improving St. Helena - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 28.08.2003

St. Helena's community workers are helping to improve tourist attraction sites as well as other areas around the Island.

1026: Legislative Council to Meet - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 28.08.2003

St. Helena Legislative Council will be meeting at 1000 on Tuesday, 23 September 2003.

1027: Presentations Made on Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 28.08.2003

Thirty people attended a meeting on Strategic Objectives.

1028: New Subsidy Policy for Farmers - St Helena (Agriculture) - 28.08.2003

The Agriculture and Natural Resources Department has implemented a new subsidy policy for farmers.

1029: St. Helena: Investors in People - St Helena (Education) - 28.08.2003

Departments have been assessed for accreditation later this year.

1030: A Public Transport System for St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 28.08.2003

The St. Helena Government is hoping that a public transport system will be up and running by September.

1031: New Chairman for Fisheries Corporation - St Helena (Fisheries) - 04.08.2003

A new Chairman has been appointed for the St. Helena Fisheries Corporation Management Board.

1032: St. Helena Air Access - Invitation Responses - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 29.07.2003

Four businesses have responded to the invitation to tender for the Air Access project.

1033: St. Helena: Road Maintenance - St Helena (Business News) - 25.07.2003

The road from St. James Church to the canister in Jamestown and Napoleon Street is being resurfaced.

1034: Meetings on Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 25.07.2003

The six Strategic Objectives Groups have been meeting to discuss strategic planning for St. Helena.

1035: Anthony Leo Appointed to Council Committees - St Helena (Legal) - 25.07.2003

Tony Leo has been appointed to be a member of three Council Committees.

1036: Air Access: Update on Progress - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 18.07.2003

We read about the progress the initiative launched on 07 April this year has made thus far.

1037: The Long-Term Unemployment Policy - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.07.2003

A series of meetings has been held to discuss a policy that has been designed to help the unemployed gain full employment.

1038: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association News - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.07.2003

These next three stories deal with the CPA and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's relationship with St. Helena.

1039: St. Helena to Have Shipping Review - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 16.07.2003

High-Point Rendel are doing a shipping review for St. Helena

1040: Students On Work Experience - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 16.07.2003

A number of Year 11 Students from Prince Andrew School are working in Government Departments.

1041: More News from St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.07.2003

Read more about what the St. Helena Government has done last week.

1042: A Round Up of St. Helena News Stories - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.07.2003

Tha St. Helena Government has really been busy. Read more about what's been happening.

1043: Latest News from St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 24.06.2003

Mr. Kurt De Freitas is now the Queen's Council for Ascension, St. Helena and Tristan da Cunha.

1044: Hello to Friends and Family - St Helena (Snippets) - 23.06.2003

Carla and Joanne and Shaleena and Ophelia say hello to all friends and family on St. Helena and on Ascension Island. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

1045: Economic and Governance Advisors Visit - St Helena (Agriculture) - 18.06.2003

There was a financial Management and Planning visit by Ajay Sharma, Economic Advisor and Sarah Holloway, Governance Advisor from the 6th to the 14th of June

1046: St. Helena News Stories - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 14.06.2003

The St. Helena Government has been very busy during the past week. Find out more

1047: Sandy Bay Environmental Field Centre to Close - St Helena (Heritage) - 30.05.2003

The Sandy Bay Environmental Field Centre will be closed and used for a different purpose.

1048: £5Million for Health - St Helena (Health) - 30.05.2003

With the Health Link - 1 programme coming to a close last December,the replacement will be different and bigger.

1049: FCO Awards £150,000.00 - St Helena (Heritage) - 30.05.2003

H. E. the Governor Mr. David Hollamby has announced the successful securing of £150,000.00 from the FCO.

1050: French Presence Symposium - St Helena (Heritage) - 29.05.2003

Garron Yon tells us of the seventh annual French Presence Symposium and the 8th commemorative ceremony for the anniversary of the death of Napoleon

1051: Visit of Personnel from DFID. - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 29.05.2003

A two-person team from DFID will be on Island from 06 to 14 June.

1052: Promoting St. Helena Stamps - St Helena (Heritage) - 25.05.2003

The Post Office makes use of improved communications to promote St. Helena's Stamps.

1053: Basil George Receives OBE - St Helena (Snippets) - 23.05.2003

Garron Yon reports from St. Helena that Basil George has been honoured with an OBE from HM the Queen.

1054: St. Helena's Long-Term Unemployment Policy - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 23.05.2003

Executive Council has approved a new policy that is designed to help the unemployed back into full time employment.

1055: Investment Guide for St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.05.2003

St. Helena Government has produced an inward investment guide.

1056: No Entrance Exams For for Six Months - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.05.2003

The St Helena Government Administration has decided that mature candidates will not be required to sit entrance exams for the next 6 months.

1057: Cllr. Isaac Visits CPA - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.05.2003

Councillor Brian Isaac has visited the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in London.

1058: Governor Hollamby Returns From The UK - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.05.2003

Governor Hollamby has returned from a very busy visit to the UK.

1059: Strategic Objectives: Where are we now? - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.05.2003

St. Helena Government recently approved six strategic objectives.

1060: Environmental Conference: A Sense of Direction - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.05.2003

UK Rep. Kedell Worboys and Barbara George have attended an environmental conference in Bermuda.

1061: New Bank To Open Soon - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 16.05.2003

St. Helena is about to get a new bank with expanded banking services.

1062: Draft Heads of Agreement - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.05.2003

The Members of Legislative CouncilPROPOSE the following DRAFT HEADS OF AGREEMENT as the basis for preparation of a new Constitution to replace the St. Helena Constitution 1988.

1063: Legislative Council Puts Constitutional Case to Baroness Amos - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 07.05.2003

St. Helena's Legislative Council has written to Baroness Amos about Constitutional Reform.

1064: Visit of the Seven Seas Mariner - St Helena (Snippets) - 01.05.2003

The Seven Seas Mariner makes its first visit to St. Helena

1065: Manager and Chief Engineer in PW&SD - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.05.2003

The St. Helena Government has advertised for a Manager/Head of Department to take over from the Interim Manager.

1066: SHG Magazine - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.05.2003

The Office of the Chief Secretary (OCS) has published the first issue of SHG Magazine.

1067: Six Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.05.2003

Following Public consultation earlier this year,Government has approved six strategic objectives.

1068: Visit of Team from FCO - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.05.2003

Mr. Alan Huckle, Head of the Overseas Territories Department and his team will visit St. Helena until 06 May.

1069: Air Access "Prospectus" Finalised - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 08.04.2003

The Air Access Prospectus has been finalised and a copy is available for viewing at the Public Library.

1070: When The Saints Go Flying In - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 07.04.2003

The British Government has promised £26.3 Million to ensure that Saint Helena has an airport.

1071: Legislative Council - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 03.04.2003

Legislative Council met on 21 and 27 March 2003. Read Garron Yon's report.

1072: UK Road Shows - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 03.04.2003

Funding from the United Nations allowed St. Helena to get publicity in the UK.

1073: Nursing Shortage - St Helena (Health) - 03.04.2003

People continue to leave the nursing profession but the picture is not as bad as it seems.

1074: Dangerous Chemicals to be Sent Abroad - St Helena (Agriculture) - 28.03.2003

A consultant currently on Island is looking at sending dangerous chemicals to the UK for disposal.

1075: H. E. to Attend Governor's Conference - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 27.03.2003

Governor Hollamby Will Attend the Governor's Conference in London in April.

1076: Update On Key Projects Not Yet In Full Implementation - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 27.03.2003

Chief Development Officer, Corinda Essex gives an update on key development projects.

1077: Charging for Legal Services - St Helena (Legal) - 27.03.2003

Legal services provided by the Public Solicitor are currently free of charge. However, last year's legislation changed all that.

1078: Widows and Children's Pensions Scheme - St Helena (Health) - 27.03.2003

The St. Helena Government has received some complaints about the Widows and Children's Pension Scheme.

1079: Public Accounts Session - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 27.02.2003

it's all about working together to achieve a common goal.

1080: New Printing Equipment - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 26.02.2003

St. Helena Government has received new printing equipment on the last calling of the RMS St. Helena

1081: Workshops Conclude on Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 26.02.2003

The final Strategic Objectives Workshop took place at the Consulate Hotel.

1082: Key Issues Raised Through the Talks on Strategic Issues - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 14.02.2003

Thirteen short presentations are being made at workshops on Strategic Objectives.

1083: Taking the Teacher Trade - St Helena (Heritage) - 10.02.2003

find out what people on St. Helena are saying about their teacher shortage.

1084: Review of Public Service Orders - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 10.02.2003

St. Helena Governmenrt is in the process of undertaking a complete review of its long standing Public Service Orders.

1085: Constitutional Reform - St Helena (Legal) - 03.02.2003

British Citizenship Has its advantages.

1086: Baroness Amos on Constitutional Reform - St Helena (Legal) - 03.02.2003

Baroness Amos has written the people of St. Helena about items that are important for a constitutional reform

1087: The Future of St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 25.01.2003

This February workshop on the 13 draft strategic objuctives will commence in St. Helena.

1088: Five Bills Proposed by SHG - St Helena (Legal) - 16.01.2003

St. Helena Legislative Council will be considering a diverse list of new legislation when it meets on 20 January.

1089: News About Access to St. Helena - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 16.01.2003

Important decisions have been made about access.

1090: Talks About St Helena's Future Now Underway - St Helena (Heritage) - 16.01.2003

Legislative Council have come up with thirteen objectives that map the way forward for St. Helena.

1091: Acting Governor Sworn In - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2003

Garron Yon tells us about the ceremony and a bit about why it took place.

1092: Acting Financial Secretary - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2003

A familiar face returns to St. Helena to take over from Robert Dolan, who is on leave. Garron Yon tells us more

1093: The Museum Needs A Curator - St Helena (Heritage) - 06.01.2003

The Museum is looking for a curator. Do you fit the bill? read on below.

1094: Taking St. Helena Forward: Continues - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 20.12.2002

In this article by Garron Yon, other aspects of taking St. Helena forward are discussed

1095: Web Discussion on the Future of St. Helena - St Helena (Snippets) - 20.12.2002

St. Helena wants to discuss with a wider audience their future and the way forward.

1096: Employment After Retirement - St Helena (Health) - 19.12.2002

Government employees will now be able to work for SHG if they are 60 years or over

1097: Taking St. Helena Forward: Our Future Is In Our Hands - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 13.12.2002

What's in Store for St. Helena? Garron Yon tells us more Read on.

1098: Taking St. Helena Forward - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 09.12.2002

In this article submitted by Garron Yon, What does St. Helena have in store for the future? Read on.

1099: Employing Personnel from Offshore - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 29.11.2002

In this article submitted by Garron Yon,the Government of St. Helena explains its policy about offshore workers.

1100: HRH Princess Royal Visits St. Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 22.11.2002

Find out what HRH the Princess Royal did when she visited St. Helena recently

1101: HRH Princess Royal Visits St. Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 22.11.2002

Find out what HRH the Princess Royal did when she visited St. Helena recently

1102: Agricultural Show Well on the Way - St Helena (Agriculture) - 08.11.2002

Plans for the Agricultural Show on St.Helena are well underway. Find out more!

1103: Youth Project on St. Helena - St Helena (Snippets) - 07.11.2002

The New Horizons Youth Project has been sanctioned by the St. Helena Government.

1104: Wind Power on Deadwood Plain - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 07.11.2002

Wind turbines on Deadwoon Plain stimulate discussion. Find out why.

1105: Launch of the new KZN Friends of St Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 07.11.2002

The commercial representative for St. Helena in South Africa has attended the launch of the newly formed Kwazulu-Natal Friends of St. Helena Society.

1106: SHG Supports the Preservation of Heritage Sites - St Helena (Heritage) - 31.10.2002

Money has been allocated to help preserve various heritage sites around St. Helena.

1107: St. Helena:X-Ray Technology at HM Customs - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 31.10.2002

If you are awaiting that all too important package, then be assured that x-ray eyes are waiting for it, too

1108: Air Access Workshop - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 31.10.2002

Air access is a key issue on St Helena but what is or is not the right way forward?

1109: Ivy Ellick Speaks at International Health Conference - St Helena (Health) - 24.10.2002

Ivy Ellick, St. Helena's Chief Administrative and Social Services Officer, speaks at the International Health Conference in Belfast

1110: New Tourist Guide - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 08.10.2002

During the last four years the Tourist Office distributed just on 10,000 brochures about the Island. They have now started issuing their new brochure: "Island of St Helena Tourist Guide."