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1: 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.

2: 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.

3: 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.

4: 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.

5: 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.

6: 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.

7: 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.

8: 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.

9: 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.

10: 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.

11: 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.

12: 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.

13: 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.

14: 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.

15: 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.

16: 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.

17: 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.

18: 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.

19: 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.

20: 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.

21: 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.

22: 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.

23: 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.

24: 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.

25: 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.

26: 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.

27: 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.

28: 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.

29: 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.

30: 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.

31: 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.

32: 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.

33: 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.

34: 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.

35: 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.

36: 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.

37: 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.

38: 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.

39: 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.

40: 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.

41: 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.

42: 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.

43: 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.

44: 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.

45: 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?”

46: 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

47: 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.

48: 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.

49: 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.

50: 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.

51: 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.

52: 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.

53: 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.

54: 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.

55: 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.

56: 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.

57: 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.

58: 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.

59: 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”

60: 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.

61: 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.

62: 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.

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

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

64: 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.

65: 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.

66: 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.

67: 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.

68: 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.

69: 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.

70: 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.

71: 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.

72: 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.

73: 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.

74: 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.

75: 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.

76: 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.

77: 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.

78: 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

79: 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.

80: 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.

81: 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.

82: 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.

83: 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

84: 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.

85: 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.

86: 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.

87: 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.

88: 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”.

89: 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”.

90: 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.

91: 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!

92: 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.

93: 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.

94: 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.

95: 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.

96: 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.

97: 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.

98: 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.

99: 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”.

100: 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.

101: 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.

102: 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.

103: 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.

104: 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.

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

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

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

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

107: 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.

108: 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.

109: 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:

110: 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.

111: 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.

112: 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.

113: 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.

114: 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.

115: 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.

116: 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.

117: 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.

118: 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.

119: 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.

120: 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.

121: 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.

122: 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.

123: 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.

124: 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.

125: 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.

126: 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.

127: 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.

128: 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.

129: 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.

130: 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.

131: 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.

132: 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.

133: 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.

134: 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.

135: 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.

136: 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.

137: 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.

138: 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.

139: 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.

140: 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.

141: 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.

142: 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.

143: 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.

144: 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:

145: 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.

146: 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.

147: 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.

148: 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.

149: 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.

150: 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.

151: 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.

152: 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.

153: 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.

154: 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.

155: 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.

156: 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.

157: 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.

158: 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.

159: 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.

160: 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.

161: 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.

162: 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.

163: 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.

164: 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.

165: 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.

166: 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

167: 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.

168: 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.

169: 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.

170: 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.

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

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

172: 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.

173: 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.

174: 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

175: 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

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

World Tourism Day has been observed on St Helena.

177: 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.

178: 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

179: 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.

180: 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.

181: 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.

182: 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

183: 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.

184: 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.

185: 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.

186: 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.

187: 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.

188: 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.

189: 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.

190: 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.

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

Photo (C) St. Helena Media

192: 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

193: 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.

194: 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.

195: 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.

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

Two people well known to SARTMA have been awarded OBEs

197: 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.

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

Read about the latest business news from St. Helena

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

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

200: 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.

201: 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.

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

The latest business news from St. Helena

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

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

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

Find out about Agricultural subsidies on St. Helena.

205: 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.

206: 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)

207: 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

208: 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.

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

The latest from St. Helena's Executive Council

210: 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.

211: 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.

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

Governor Clancy is off to Tristan da Cunha.

213: 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.

214: 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.

215: 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.

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

John Turner tells us about this new venture.

217: 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.

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

A mini run-down of St. Helena business news

219: 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.

220: 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.

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

Sharon Wainwright updates us on the Access Project.

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

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

223: 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.

224: 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.

225: 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.

226: 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.

227: 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

228: 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.

229: 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!

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

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

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

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

232: 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.

233: 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.

234: 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.

235: 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.

236: 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.

237: 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.

238: 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.

239: 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)

240: 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.

241: 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.

242: 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.

243: 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

244: 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.

245: 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.

246: 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

247: 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

248: 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.

249: 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.

250: 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.

251: 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.

252: 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.

253: 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.

254: 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.

255: 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

256: 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.

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

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

258: 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.

259: 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.

260: 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.

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

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

262: 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.

263: 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.

264: 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.

265: 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.

266: 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.

267: 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.

268: 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

269: 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

270: 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.

271: 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.

272: 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.

273: 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

274: 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

275: 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.

276: 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.

277: 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

278: 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.

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

Garron Yon writes from St. Helena.

280: 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

281: 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.

282: 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.

283: 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

284: 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.

285: 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.

286: 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.

287: 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.

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

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

289: 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.

290: 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.

291: 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.

292: 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.

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

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

294: 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.

295: 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.

296: 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.

297: Councillor Yon returns From Meetings Overseas - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 23.01.2004

Councillor Mervyn Yon has returned from meeting