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Tag Archives: William Hague
Island ensures memories of the fallen live forever
A cutting from one of St Helena’s endemic plants formed part of a wreath that stood out among the hundreds laid at the base of The Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday, 2012. Old Man Live Forever was one of the plants … Continue reading
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‘Transparency and scrutiny lead to public trust’ – White Paper
Proper scrutiny is vital to good government, says the UK’s 2012 White Paper on the country’s Overseas Territories. “This important work helps strengthen the people’s trust in government,” it says, “and encourages greater public participation in decision making.” It also … Continue reading
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White Paper sets out need for openness in government
St Helena and other far-flung British islands may “have proud traditions of democracy,” but the UK government says it will keep a close watch on standards of governance. “Public concerns about capacity, transparency and corruption need to be addressed,” says … Continue reading
UK White Paper seeks stronger bond with Overseas Territories
The UK government says a new strategy paper “renews and strengthens Britain’s relationship with the Overseas Territories.” However, much of the material in the paper – which runs to over 100 pages, and was due out last month – … Continue reading
Foreign Secretary ‘wants hands-on help for islands’ – report
Britain’s Foreign Secretary is said to want a more hands-on approach to the way the UK deals with its overseas territories, including St Helena. An early report on a White Paper stategy document – expected to be made public within … Continue reading
UK allows elections in corruption-plagued territory
Reforms in the wake of a corruption scandal have persuaded the UK government to allow elections to take place in the Turks and Caicos Islands – a British overseas territory in the Caribbean. The islanders were deprived of the right … Continue reading
‘What’s being done to raise standards?’ asks White Paper critic
The UK’s White Paper on Overseas Territories has failed to set out how the British government will help St Helena reach higher standards, according to one critic. In a letter to the St Helena Independent, “London Reader” says: “The White … Continue reading →