Tag Archives: Overseas Territories

UK sends message on need for open government

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Simon Pipe

The British government says it will be looking for transparency in the way St Helena spends millions of pounds it receives in aid funding. Its latest update on British overseas territories says: “More than ever, in the current financial climate, … Continue reading →

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London dismisses election protest against Governor Capes

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Simon Pipe

A formal protest has been sent to Foreign Secretary William Hague over the “unpleasant” way that Governor Mark Capes dismissed elected councillors without warning. But a response from overseas territories chief Peter Hayes has claimed that Mr Capes gave “justified … Continue reading →

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Time for The Castle to start tweeting?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Simon Pipe

Government House in the Falkland Islands has signed up to the internet messaging service, Twitter – widely regarded as the most effective way to reach people with special interests. The governors of Montserrat and the Turks and Caicos Islands have … Continue reading →

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Sacked councillors round on His Absency the Governor

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Simon Pipe

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 April 30, 2013 by Simon Pipe

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 April 17, 2013 by Simon Pipe

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 April 15, 2013 by Simon Pipe

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 April 10, 2013 by Simon Pipe

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 April 10, 2013 by Simon Pipe

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 February 26, 2013 by Simon Pipe

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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