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1: 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.

2: 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.

3: 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.

4: 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.

5: 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.

6: 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.

7: 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.

8: 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.

9: 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.

10: 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.

11: 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.

12: 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.

13: 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.

14: 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.

15: 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.

16: 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.

17: 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:

18: 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:

19: 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.

20: 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.

21: 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.

22: 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”.

23: 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.

24: 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.

25: 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.

26: 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.

27: 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.

28: 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.

29: 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.

30: 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.

31: 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.

32: 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.

33: 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.

34: 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.

35: 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.

36: 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.

37: 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.

38: 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.

39: 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.

40: St Helena in Focus (28.08.09) - St Helena (Business News) - 05.09.2009

Gyril Gunnell updates us on how SHG is functioning.

41: 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.

42: 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.

43: 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.

44: 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;

45: 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.

46: 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.

47: 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.

48: 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

49: 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.

50: 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:

51: 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.

52: 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.

53: 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.

54: 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

55: 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.

56: 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.

57: 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

58: 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.

59: 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.

60: 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.

61: 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.

62: 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.

63: 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.

64: 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.

65: 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.

66: 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.

67: 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.

68: Preliminary List of Electors 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 01.07.2009

Last Opportunity to lodge Corrections and Objections

69: 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.

70: 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.

71: 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?

72: 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.

73: 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.

74: 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.

75: 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.

76: 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.

77: 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.

78: St Helena Access Ramp Project - St Helena (Business News) - 07.06.2009

Funding has been approved for the St Helena Access Ramp Project.

79: 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.

80: 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.

81: 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.

82: 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).

83: 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.

84: 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.

85: 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.

86: 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.

87: 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.

88: 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.

89: 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.

90: 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.

91: 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.

92: 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.

93: 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.

94: 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.

95: 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.

96: 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.

97: 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.

98: 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.

99: 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.

100: 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.

101: 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).

102: Jamestown Rockfall Protection Project Update - St Helena (Environment) - 04.02.2009

There have been further developments with regard to the Jamestown Rockfall Protection Project.

103: 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.

104: 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.

105: 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.

106: 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.

107: 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.

108: 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.

109: 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.

110: 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.

111: 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.

112: 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.

113: 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.

114: 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.

115: 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.

116: 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.

117: 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.

118: 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.

119: 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.

120: 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.

121: 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.

122: 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.

123: 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.

124: 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.

125: 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.

126: 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.

127: 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.

128: 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.

129: 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.

130: 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.

131: 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.

132: 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.

133: 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.

134: 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.

135: 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.

136: 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:

137: 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.

138: 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.

139: 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.

140: 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.

141: 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.

142: 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.

143: 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.

144: 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.

145: 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:

146: 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.

147: 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.

148: 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.

149: 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.

150: 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.

151: 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.

152: 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.

153: 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.

154: 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.

155: 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.

156: 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.

157: 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.

158: 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.

159: 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.

160: 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.

161: 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.

162: 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.

163: 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.

164: 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.

165: 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.

166: 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.

167: 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.

168: 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.

169: 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.

170: 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.

171: 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.

172: 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.

173: 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.

174: 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.

175: 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.

176: 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.

177: 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.

178: 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.

179: 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.

180: 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.

181: 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.

182: 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.

183: 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.

184: 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.

185: 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.

186: 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.

187: 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.

188: 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.

189: 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.

190: 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?”

191: 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

192: 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.

193: 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.

194: 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.

195: 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.

196: 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.

197: 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.

198: 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.

199: 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.

200: 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.

201: 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.

202: 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.

203: 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.

204: 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”

205: 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.

206: 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.

207: 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.

208: INAUGURAL ADDRESS GOVERNOR GURR - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2007

After 6 months of waiting, it is truly wonderful to be here.

209: 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.

210: 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.

211: 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.

212: 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.

213: 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.

214: 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.

215: 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.

216: 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.

217: 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.

218: 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.

219: 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.

220: 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.

221: 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.

222: 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.

223: 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

224: 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.

225: 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.

226: 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.

227: 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.

228: 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

229: 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.

230: 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.

231: 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.

232: 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.

233: 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”.

234: 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”.

235: 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.

236: 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!

237: 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.

238: 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.

239: 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.

240: 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.

241: 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.

242: 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.

243: 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.

244: 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”.

245: 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.

246: 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.

247: 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.

248: 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.

249: 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.

250: Overseas Territories Programme Fund - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.04.2007

St. Helena will submit proposals to the Overseas Territories Programme Fund.

251: Government Economist Completes Contract - St Helena (Business News) - 04.04.2007

Huib Poot has completed his contract as a short-term Government Economist.

252: 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.

253: 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.

254: 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:

255: 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.

256: 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.

257: 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.

258: 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.

259: 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.

260: 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.

261: 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.

262: 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.

263: 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.

264: 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.

265: 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.

266: 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.

267: 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.

268: 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.

269: 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.

270: 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.

271: 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.

272: 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.

273: 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.

274: 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.

275: 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.

276: 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.

277: 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.

278: 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.

279: 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.

280: 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.

281: 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.

282: 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.

283: 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.

284: 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.

285: 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.

286: 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.

287: 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.

288: 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.

289: 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:

290: 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.

291: 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.

292: 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.

293: 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.

294: 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.

295: 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.

296: 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.

297: 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.

298: 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.

299: 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.

300: 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.

301: 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.

302: 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.

303: 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.

304: 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.

305: 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.

306: 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.

307: 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.

308: 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.

309: 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.

310: 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.

311: 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

312: 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.

313: 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.

314: 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.

315: 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.

316: Chagos Islands Update - St Helena (Legal) - 08.10.2006

Celia Whittaker updates us on the latest in the fight to bring Chagos Islanders home.

317: 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.

318: 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.

319: 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

320: 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

321: St. Helena Celebrates Tourism - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 02.10.2006

World Tourism Day has been observed on St Helena.

322: 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.

323: 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

324: 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.

325: 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.

326: 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.

327: 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

328: 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.

329: 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.

330: 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.

331: 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.

332: 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.

333: 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.

334: 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.

335: 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.

336: St. Helena Line Signs Contract with Andrew Weir Shipping - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 24.08.2006

Photo (C) St. Helena Media

337: 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

338: 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.

339: 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.

340: 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.

341: Birthday Honours for Benjamin and Sukatankar - St Helena (Heritage) - 20.06.2006

Two people well known to SARTMA have been awarded OBEs

342: 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.

343: Business News from St. Helena (14/06/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 14.06.2006

Read about the latest business news from St. Helena

344: Update on Invitation to Tender - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 01.06.2006

Three contractors have expressed an interest in building St. Helena's Airport.

345: 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.

346: 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.

347: Business News from St. Helena (05/05/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 04.05.2006

The latest business news from St. Helena

348: Information Week for Air Access - St Helena (Business News) - 23.04.2006

Laura Lawrence tells us about the successful information week for air access

349: Business News From St. Helena (20/04/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 20.04.2006

Find out about Agricultural subsidies on St. Helena.

350: 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.

351: 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)

352: 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

353: 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.

354: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Legal) - 13.02.2006

The latest from St. Helena's Executive Council

355: 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.

356: 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.

357: Governor Clancy off to Tristan - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 20.01.2006

Governor Clancy is off to Tristan da Cunha.

358: 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.

359: 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.

360: 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.

361: Good News For Entrepreneur School Participants - St Helena (Business News) - 04.01.2006

John Turner tells us about this new venture.

362: 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.

363: Business News from St. Helena (19/12/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 20.12.2005

A mini run-down of St. Helena business news

364: 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.

365: 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.

366: Access Project Update: Industry Day - St Helena (Business News) - 25.11.2005

Sharon Wainwright updates us on the Access Project.

367: Business News from St. Helena - St Helena (Education) - 23.11.2005

Tony Green told the St. Helena Herald about Entrepreneurship in Summer School.

368: 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.

369: 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.

370: 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.

371: 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.

372: 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

373: 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.

374: 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!

375: Festival of Running a Huge Success - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 15.09.2005

Pamela Young tells Garron Yon about this year's successful festival.

376: Results of the 2005 General Election - St Helena (Legal) - 01.09.2005

Garron Yon tells us about the new Legislative Council for St. Helena.

377: 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.

378: 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.

379: 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.

380: 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.

381: 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.

382: 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.

383: 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.

384: 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)

385: 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.

386: 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.

387: 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.

388: 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

389: 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.

390: 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.

391: 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

392: 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

393: 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.

394: 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.

395: 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.

396: 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.

397: 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.

398: 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.

399: 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.

400: 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

401: 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.

402: Weekly News From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 30.10.2004

Find out what has been happening on St. Helena this week.

403: 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.

404: 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.

405: 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.

406: News From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 01.10.2004

There are several important news stories coming out of St. Helena this week.

407: 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.

408: 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.

409: 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.

410: 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.

411: 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.

412: 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.

413: 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

414: 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

415: 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.

416: 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.

417: 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.

418: 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

419: 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

420: 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.

421: 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.

422: 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

423: 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.

424: A Selection of St. Helena News - St Helena (Business News) - 04.06.2004

Garron Yon writes from St. Helena.

425: 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

426: 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.

427: 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.

428: 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

429: 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.

430: 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.

431: 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.

432: 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.

433: Trial Shipping Schedule - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 13.02.2004

The St. Helena Government has announced changes to the RMS shipping schedule.

434: 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.

435: 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.

436: 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.

437: 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.

438: Careers Fair 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 30.01.2004

St Helena will be treated to another Careers Fair this year.

439: 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.

440: 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.

441: 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.

442: 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.

443: 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.

444: 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.

445: Shipping Report - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 21.01.2004

The Highpoint-Rendel draft report, if accepted, could further isolate Tristan.

446: 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.

447: 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

448: 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.

449: 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.

450: 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.

451: 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.

452: 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.

453: 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.

454: 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.

455: 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.

456: 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.

457: 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.

458: 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.

459: 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.

460: 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.

461: 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.

462: 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.

463: 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.

464: 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.

465: 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.

466: Business Plans and Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

Garron Yon has submitted this very important Business Article from St. Helena

467: 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.

468: 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.

469: 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.

470: 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.

471: Education News - St Helena (Education) - 18.11.2003

The Education Department has been awarded the Investor in People Accreditation following assessment earlier this year.

472: 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.

473: 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.

474: 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.

475: 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.

476: 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.

477: 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.

478: 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

479: 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.

480: 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.

481: 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.

482: 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.

483: 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.

484: Presentations Made on Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 28.08.2003

Thirty people attended a meeting on Strategic Objectives.

485: 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.

486: St. Helena: Investors in People - St Helena (Education) - 28.08.2003

Departments have been assessed for accreditation later this year.

487: 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.

488: 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.

489: 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.

490: 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.

491: 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.

492: 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.

493: 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.

494: 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.

495: 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.

496: St. Helena to Have Shipping Review - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 16.07.2003

High-Point Rendel are doing a shipping review for St. Helena

497: 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.

498: More News from St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.07.2003

Read more about what the St. Helena Government has done last week.

499: 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.

500: 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.

501: 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)

502: 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

503: 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

504: 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.

505: £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.

506: 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.

507: 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

508: 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.

509: Promoting St. Helena Stamps - St Helena (Heritage) - 25.05.2003

The Post Office makes use of improved communications to promote St. Helena's Stamps.

510: 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.

511: 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.

512: Investment Guide for St. Helena - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.05.2003

St. Helena Government has produced an inward investment guide.

513: 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.

514: Cllr. Isaac Visits CPA - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.05.2003

Councillor Brian Isaac has visited the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in London.

515: 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.

516: Strategic Objectives: Where are we now? - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 17.05.2003

St. Helena Government recently approved six strategic objectives.

517: 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.

518: 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.

519: 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.

520: 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.

521: Visit of the Seven Seas Mariner - St Helena (Snippets) - 01.05.2003

The Seven Seas Mariner makes its first visit to St. Helena

522: 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.

523: SHG Magazine - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.05.2003

The Office of the Chief Secretary (OCS) has published the first issue of SHG Magazine.

524: Six Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 01.05.2003

Following Public consultation earlier this year,Government has approved six strategic objectives.

525: 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.

526: 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.

527: 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.

528: Legislative Council - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 03.04.2003

Legislative Council met on 21 and 27 March 2003. Read Garron Yon's report.

529: UK Road Shows - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 03.04.2003

Funding from the United Nations allowed St. Helena to get publicity in the UK.

530: 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.

531: 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.

532: 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.

533: 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.

534: 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.

535: 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.

536: Public Accounts Session - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 27.02.2003

it's all about working together to achieve a common goal.

537: 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

538: Workshops Conclude on Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 26.02.2003

The final Strategic Objectives Workshop took place at the Consulate Hotel.

539: 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.

540: Taking the Teacher Trade - St Helena (Heritage) - 10.02.2003

find out what people on St. Helena are saying about their teacher shortage.

541: 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.

542: Constitutional Reform - St Helena (Legal) - 03.02.2003

British Citizenship Has its advantages.

543: 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

544: 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.

545: 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.

546: News About Access to St. Helena - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 16.01.2003

Important decisions have been made about access.

547: 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.

548: 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.

549: 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

550: 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.

551: 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

552: 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.

553: 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

554: 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.

555: 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.

556: 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.

557: 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

558: 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

559: 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!

560: Youth Project on St. Helena - St Helena (Snippets) - 07.11.2002

The New Horizons Youth Project has been sanctioned by the St. Helena Government.

561: Wind Power on Deadwood Plain - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 07.11.2002

Wind turbines on Deadwoon Plain stimulate discussion. Find out why.

562: 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.

563: 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.

564: 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

565: 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?

566: 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

567: 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."