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1: UK GOVERNMENT IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT NEW STRATEGY WITH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES - All (Government) - 25.11.2011

The UK Government’s new strategy for its Overseas Territories was at the heart of discussions at the annual Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) on 23-24 November.

2: Tristan: EXCO meeting of 2 November 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 18.11.2011

This morning I Chaired my first EXCO meeting on St Helena. I was impressed by the collegiate atmosphere and excellent contributions from all members. It was clear too that EXCO enjoys first class support from the Clerk to EXCO and from the Deputy Chief Secretary.

3: Tristan - ExCo Report - 18th October 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 22.10.2011

This is my third, and probably my final, ExCo report; and I am sorry for delivering it a day late. There was urgent work to be done which made it impossible for me to complete the report yesterday.

4: The CPA celebrates 100 years - Tristan (Government) - 15.10.2011

To commemorate 100 years of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), the St Helena Branch will be celebrating with a focus on the inaugural meeting of the St Helena Youth Parliament on Monday 24th October 2011.

5: Tristan - Ex-Co Report - 11th October 11 - Tristan (Government) - 15.10.2011

We had another a short but useful meeting, completing the business in a little under an hour and a half.

6: FAILING MARKS FOR EXPRESS ARTICLE ON FALKLANDS’ DEFENCE - S.Atlantic (Government) - 09.10.2011

Marco Giannangeli’s article entitled, “BRITAIN will use bases in South Africa to regain the Falkland Islands if they are ever captured,” published in the Sunday Express on line, Saturday, 08 October 2011 is an un-researched and ridiculous attempt to stir the pot yet again in the South Atlantic.

7: LOTTERY MONEY FOR UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES - All (Government) - 30.09.2011

The Hon Mr Henry Bellingham MP, the UK’s Minister for Overseas Territories (OSTs) visited Bermuda on Wednesday and held a press conference in which he said that he is seeking to pass on some of the benefits of Britain’s National Lottery to the Overseas Territories. Some of this money could reach the Falklands.

8: St Helena Ex-Co Report - 27 Sept 11 - Tristan (Government) - 30.09.2011

Welcome to my first ExCo Report – which deals with a short but productive meeting. The five elected members were all present,

9: Important Speech to be Delivered During Minister's Vitit to Bermuda - All (Government) - 23.09.2011

Government House has announced that Henry Bellingham MP, Minister for the Overseas Territories, is visiting Bermuda next week. This will be the Minister’s first visit to Bermuda.

10: St Helena: EXCO REPORT 83 – 20th September 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 23.09.2011

This is my 83rd EXCO report and I think that anyone who has heard all 83 probably deserves an award.

11: New Future for UK Overseas Territories - S.Atlantic (Government) - 17.09.2011

UK Overseas Territories in the South Atlantic include Ascension Island, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, the Falkland Islands and British Antarctic Territory.

12: NEW WHITE PAPER FOR UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES - All (Government) - 16.09.2011

The UK Foreign Secretary the Hon Mr William Hague recently spoke about the 2012 White Paper about Britain’s relationship with its overseas territories. According to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’ website Overseas Territories are British for as long as they wish to remain British.

13: St Helena EXCO REPORT 82 – 13th September 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 16.09.2011

This was a full-blooded EXCO with good debate and a wide range of issues. The agenda revealed 14 items, which is well above average.

14: St Helena: EXCO REPORT 81 – 30th August 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 31.08.2011

This EXCO was not one of our longer meetings as most of the issues were routine. However under Matters Arising from the minutes of the last two meetings some useful issues touched on were:

15: ST HELENA EXCO REPORT 77 – 9th August 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 13.08.2011

This session of Executive Council turned out to be a long one as we had two very important matters on our agenda – a video conference with the UK concerning the airport, and a discussion regarding untargeted subsidies.

16: St Helena EXCO REPORT 76 – 26th July 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 30.07.2011

After the long LEGCO session yesterday, the EXCO Councillors were back at work this morning and were confronted by yet another agenda with some solid substance.

17: St Helena EXCO REPORT 75 – 19th July 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 23.07.2011

We began by having sight of the draft Order Paper for the next Legislative Council Meeting which begins this coming Friday - 22nd July.

18: NEXT ST HELENA GOVERNOR NAMED - Ascension (Government) - 17.07.2011

The next Governor of Saint Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha is to be Mark Andrew Capes, a member of Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service. He will be accompanied by his wife, Tamara.

19: St Helena EXCO REPORT 70 – 31st May 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 01.06.2011

Our open agenda today had just one item – the Tobacco Control Bill. This Bill has been the subject of a great deal of consultation and discussion for many years and it has the purpose of protecting non-smokers from the dangers of passive inhalation whilst trying to assure smokers of a degree of freedom

20: ST HELENA EXCO MEETING, 10 MAY 2011 - St Helena (Government) - 16.05.2011

Our previous EXCO meeting was three weeks’ ago, but in spite of that we had a small agenda in front of us. All Elected Members were present and Gilly Francis stood in as Acting Chief Secretary whilst Frank Wastell acted as Attorney General. We began by confirming the minutes of two meetings – 5th and 19th April.

21: St Helena EXCO REPORT 68 – 19th April 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 19.04.2011

The first item was a request for us to endorse A Strategy for the Elimination of Untargeted Subsidies.

22: St Helena - EXCO REPORT 67 – 12th April 2011 - Ascension (Government) - 16.04.2011

It is an undeniable economic fact, that has been proved by numerous studies over many years, that by far the best option for the development and maintenance of a self sustaining economy on this island

23: St Helena EXCO REPORT 66 – 29th March 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 30.03.2011

The weekly EXCO meeting has now become quite a feature of our political landscape. This increased frequency is due to the end of the financial year and the additional MOU related work, but whatever the reason, it is certainly ensuring that both officers and Councillors are under significant pressure.

24: St Helena EXCO REPORT 64 – 15th March 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 15.03.2011

Yet another EXCO and one with a full agenda. Cllr.Isaac continued to deputise for Cllr.Yon and Gilly Francis for the Chief Secretary.

25: St Helena EXCO REPORT 63 – 11th March 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 14.03.2011

This was a special EXCO convened in order to discuss once again the reform of taxation that was proposed by the Financial Secretary at our last meeting on 1st March.

26: St Helena EXCO REPORT 62 – 1st March2011 - Tristan (Government) - 03.03.2011

This EXCO consisted of the same people as last week’s, with Cllr. Isaac replacing Cllr. Yon, who I understand has now reached New Caledonia.

27: St Helena EXCO REPORT 61 – 22nd February 2011 - S.Atlantic (Government) - 23.02.2011

Not long ago I suggested that we would only need one EXCO per month and now, largely as a result of the pressure created by the MOU, we find that we have to have one every week.

28: St Helena EXCO REPORT 69 – 15th February 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 17.02.2011

Executive Councils are flowing thick and fast at present. Much of the reason for that is of course the MOU and the timed targets to which we are working. However today’s meeting was quite a short one with only two items but worth holding none the less as we anticipate a far longer one next week.

29: St Helena EXCO REPORT 59 – 8th February 2011 - St Helena (Government) - 11.02.2011

We were able to welcome Councillor Brian Isaac as a substitute for Councillor Mervyn Yon, who is leaving on the RMS to represent us at the EU-OCT Forum in New Caledonia.

30: H. E. THE GOVERNOR ANDREW GURR REPORTS FROM TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Tristan (Government) - 09.02.2011

It was a very full schedule, I mean, there wasn’t a great deal of spare time, as you can imagine, because it was such a short visit, but I did manage to scramble up to what they call The Base,

31: Tristan’s Governor makes his first visit to the Island - Tristan (Government) - 07.02.2011

Governor Andrew Gurr, who departed St Helena aboard the RMS on 18th January 2011 for his first visit to Tristan da Cunha, arrived at Tristan on on Sunday 30th January, after circumnavigating Gough Island 223nm to the SSE Photos (c) James Glass (Tristan Times)

32: St Helena ExCo Report 59 – 1st February 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 03.02.2011

At the start of today’s meeting, I welcomed Mrs Gillian Francis, whom I had earlier once more sworn in as an ex officio Councillor whilst Acting Chief Secretary.

33: Cllr Tony Green Attends 5th International Parliamentary Governance Seminar - S.Atlantic (Government) - 30.01.2011

I briefed councillors on Friday about my attendance at this seminar and so I'm now able to share this information. Having been nominated by my fellow councillors in August last year I duly attended this CPA Governance Seminar from 14 to 26 November 2010. The Seminar took place in London, Brussels and Cardiff.

34: EXCO REPORT 58 – 17th January 2011 - Tristan (Government) - 18.01.2011

I will be leaving tomorrow to visit Tristan for the first time, in spite of the fact that I have been Governor of that even remoter island for 38 months. I know that many Saints here have many friends on Tristan and I will be taking greetings from many of you.

35: South Atlantic Territories Co-operative Forum to Discuss Tourism and Conservation - S.Atlantic (Government) - 08.01.2011

Elected Members and UK Representatives of St Helena, Ascension Island, the Falklands, and Tristan da Cunha have established the South Atlantic Territories Cooperation Forum.

36: TRISTAN ADMINISTRATOR'S OLD YEAR'S NIGHT SPEECH - Tristan (Government) - 08.01.2011

First of all many thanks for coming to the house this evening to help celebrate Old Year’s Night. It’s great to see you all here and great to see that some of you have even dressed up for the evening!

37: New Island Council elected to serve until 2013 - Tristan (Government) - 28.05.2010

The Island Council Election due to take place on 10th March 2010 did not take place due to there being an insufficient number of nominations for Councilors.

38: SHOULD CHRISTIAN VALUES BE CHOPPED FROM ST HELENA’S CONSTITUTION? - Tristan (Government) - 21.10.2009

A recent debate in the Foreign Affairs Committee about the Constitutions of British Overseas Territories has sparked interest in territories in the South Atlantic.

39: NEW CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - S.Atlantic (Government) - 10.07.2009

Foreign Office Minister, Chris Bryant, today welcomed the new St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order 2009.

40: TENTH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING - All (Government) - 12.11.2008

Gillian Merron, Overseas Territories Minister, hosted the tenth meeting of the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) on 28 and 29 October 2008 at the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform in London. Premiers, Chief Ministers, Councillors and other representatives from Britain's Overseas Territories attended. The Council is held annually in London and provides a forum for consultation with British Government Ministers. Photo (c) FCO - Delegates to the OTCC with the new Minister Gillian Merron

41: Constitutional Review Team to Visit St Helena - St Helena (Government) - 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.

42: OTCC BUSY BUT PRODUCTIVE SAYS CLLR SUMMERS - Tristan (Government) - 03.11.2008

The OTCC concluded on Wednesday after two full days of discussions which had been largely positive and constructive. Photo (c) Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Conrad Glass and Minister Merron

43: OTCC BUSY BUT PRODUCTIVE SAYS CLLR SUMMERS - S.Atlantic (Government) - 02.11.2008

The OTCC concluded on Wednesday after two full days of discussions which had been largely positive and constructive. Photo (c) Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Ms Gillian Merron with Conrad Glass - Tristan's Chief Islander

44: South Atlantic Representatives Attend OTCC - S.Atlantic (Government) - 29.10.2008

Representatives from the South Atlantic Islands of St. Helena, Tristan da Cunha and the Falkland Islands are attending thee UK Overseas Territories Consultative Council meeting in London this week.

45: CONSTITUTION OF ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - All (Government) - 29.06.2008

The draft Constitution, dated 25 June 2008, has been published for the purpose of public consultation in St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha during the coming months. In large part it is a modified version of the draft Constitution prepared in 2003-2005, and includes some of the constitutional reforms discussed at that time.

46: GUIDANCE NOTE ON APPLICATION TO VISIT TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Tristan (Government) - 06.05.2008

An application must be submitted to the Administrator stating the full purpose of your visit, duration of stay, nationality and age.

47: A MODERNISED CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Tristan (Government) - 28.04.2008

In 2005 a draft new Constitution of St Helena was prepared. It would have introduced a system of ministerial government. But the people of St Helena rejected that proposed change in a consultative poll. In doing so they also rejected a great deal of potential improvement that had nothing to do with ministerial government.

48: Tristan Government Has a Representative in the UK - Tristan (Government) - 07.04.2008

The Administrator announces to the community that the Island Council has agreed the appointment of Chris Bates as Tristan Government representative in the UK. Chris will be well known to many members of the community, from his visit to Tristan in 2006.

49: House of Lords Debate on the British Overseas Territories - All (Government) - 06.03.2008

Baroness Hooper asked Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to act on the findings of the National Audit Office report on the overseas territories.

50: NINTH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL MEETING: 4-5 DECEMBER 2007 - All (Government) - 07.12.2007

Meg Munn, Overseas Territories Minister, hosted the ninth meeting of the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) on 4 and 5 December at the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform in London. Premiers, Chief Ministers, Councillors and other representatives from Britain's Overseas Territories attended. The Council is held annually in London and provides a forum for consultation with British Government Ministers.

51: Seaman Stabbed on the South African Research ship SA Agulhas in the South Atlantic. - Tristan (Government) - 01.10.2007

In the early hours of Friday morning 28th September 2007, Tristan radio and the Administrator was informed of an incident by the master of South African research ship the SA Agulhas, which was operating within Tristan da Cunha's EEZ.

52: St. Helena Swears in Acting Governor - St Helena (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.

53: Tristan's Election Results - Tristan (Government) - 04.04.2007

The new Island Council covers a wide experience of knowledge and we wish them all the best during the coming three years.

54: First Step Towards Island Council Elections - Tristan (Government) - 06.03.2007

The Administrator is pleased to report, in accordance with Schedule 1, Section (4), the following candidates have accepted nomination for election.

55: Scottish Parliament Commemorates Tristan's 500th - Tristan (Government) - 10.02.2006

Following is a message from the Scottish Parliament about Tristan's 500th anniversary.

56: Ascension Island Council: 26 January 2006 - Tristan (Government) - 06.02.2006

Several issues were discussed during this well attended meeting.

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

Governor Clancy is off to Tristan da Cunha.

58: Full Marks for the 2005 Overseas Territories Consultative Council 2005 - S.Atlantic (Government) - 21.10.2005

This year South Atlantic representatives from Tristan da Cunha and Ascension Island joined in the conference. Photo (c) Crown Copyright The Overseas Territories Consultative Council

59: The Results of Nomination Day - St Helena (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.

60: All Set for the Constitutional Consultative Poll - S.Atlantic (Government) - 04.04.2005

The South Atlantic Island of St. Helena will have a consultative poll on their proposed new constitution on 25 May 2005. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-SH) - Tony Green at last Monday's public meeting in the Parish Hall

61: The Necessity Behind Protecting Our Children - S.Atlantic (Government) - 26.12.2004

A workshop to launch a strategy for child protection in the South Atlantic Overseas Territories was hosted by the Ascension Island Government on 19 December 2004.

62: Attorney General to take post in Cayman Islands - St Helena (Government) - 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.

63: TRISTAN TESTS NEW ARCTIC 24 RESCUE RIB - Tristan (Government) - 23.01.2004

Thanks to the British Government, Tristan now has an Arctic 24 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). She was built by the UK firm, VT Halmatic and arrived on Tristan on the 6th of May 2003. Conrad Glass Tells us more. Photo (c) Tristan Times

64: READY FOR ANYTHING: NEW FIRE ENGINE FOR TRISTAN - Tristan (Government) - 18.01.2004

Luckily fire on Tristan da Cunha is not a regular occurrence. And, in the past twenty-five years, there have been only three incidents where homes were burnt to the ground. Stanley Swain tells us more. Photo (C) Tristan Times

65: CONCLUSION OF THE OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL (10/12/03) - S.Atlantic (Government) - 17.12.2003

The 1999 White Paper set out the balance in our mutual relationship. It talked in terms of mutual responsibilities and obligations but said that the UK has the right to expect high standards of probity, governance and adherence to international obligations - and to minimise the extent to which the UK is exposed to contingent liabilities

66: A Tristan First: The Acting Administrator is a Woman - Tristan (Government) - 26.11.2003

Anne Green, who took over from James Glass as Chief Islander, has another notch in her leadership belt.

67: New Chief Islander for Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Government) - 13.11.2003

Mrs. Joseph Green is Tristan da Cunha's new Chief Islander. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - TdC) - James Glass, who stepped down as Chief Islander last week.

68: Constitutional Reform - Tristan (Government) - 24.10.2003

Cllr. the Hon. Mrs Cathy Hopkins has answered the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Overseas Territories regarding Constitutional Reform. Some of these affect Tristan.

69: Business Plans and Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Government) - 02.10.2003

Government Departments are in the process of preparing their business plans for the next three years.