Tag Archives: Overseas Territories

Sacked councillors round on His Absency the Governor

Posted on 10 May, 2013 by

Leading island politicians have publicly condemned the actions of Governor Mark Capes in dissolving St Helena’s Legislative Council without warning – and without calling an election. Mr Capes gave the 12 elected councillors an hour’s notice of his announcement, which … Continue reading →

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St Helena gets top rating for environmental protection

Posted on 30 April, 2013 by

An investigation has highlighted “legal neglect” of biodiversity in the UK’s overseas territories – but not on St Helena. The territory, which formally includes Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, is one of only three to have been singled out … Continue reading →

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MP ‘shocked’ by tales of environmental failings

Posted on 17 April, 2013 by

A Member of Parliament has reacted with dismay to allegations about the British government’s performance on protecting the environment of UK overseas territories. Caroline Lucas, the country’s only Green Party MP, said the government’s systems were “constitutionally not working.” She … Continue reading →

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How Thatcher’s ‘Act of injustice’ brought despair to Saints

Posted on 15 April, 2013 by

A “great injustice” Margaret Thatcher perpetrated on the people of St Helena has been largely overlooked in coverage of her death. Saints were denied their right of free access to the UK for nearly two decades, along with people of … Continue reading →

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Sewage pipe prompts an outpouring of concern

Posted on 10 April, 2013 by

An outbreak of illness that has kept cruise ships away from the Turks and Caicos Islands has prompted a St Helena Online reader to ask why people in Jamestown are not also taking sick – especially visiting yachties. Caribbean News … Continue reading →

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Island vicar wanted: may suit hard-of-hearing

Posted on 10 April, 2013 by

Clergy who want to hear God’s voice more clearly should consider moving to Tristan da Cunha, according to islander Lorna Lavarello-Smith. Lorna is leading the search for a new vicar for the world’s most remote inhabited island, which has been without … Continue reading →

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Head of overseas territories sets course for Jamestown

Posted on 26 February, 2013 by

The man in charge of Britain’s overseas islands will be arriving on St Helena on Monday 4 March 2013. Dr Peter Hayes, director for the overseas territories at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, is making a three-day familiarisation trip. He said: … Continue reading →

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ExCo secrecy ‘undermines claims’ behind political reform

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by

An expert on government has cast doubt on proposals to make St Helena’s leaders “more accountable” to the people they serve. St Helena Online approached Professor Colin Copus about the government’s blanket refusal to allow access to executive council meetings … Continue reading →

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Britain is ready to step up Falklands defence, says paper

Posted on 14 January, 2013 by

Military chiefs have drawn up plans to step up defence of the Falkland Islands, the Telegraph newspaper has reported. It says the March referendum on whether to remain a British overseas territory could lead to an act of aggression by Argentina, … Continue reading →

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‘Tangled’ political system hinders democracy, says Mr Capes

Posted on 10 January, 2013 by

St Helena’s “over-complicated” system of government has been blamed by Governor Mark Capes for a lack of public confidence in decision-makers. Now the people of St Helena are being asked their views on re-writing part of the island’s constitution, to put right … Continue reading →

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