Monthly Archives: November 2012

58 jobs under threat in shake-up at the Castle

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Fifty eight St Helena Government finance staff have been told their jobs are “under review” in a reorganisation. A spokesman said the number of jobs to be lost would not be known until early 2013, but it was expected some staff … Continue reading →

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Revealed: blunders that caused Tristan da Cunha wreck disaster

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Last year’s shipwreck disaster on Tristan da Cunha was caused by a drowsy officer who thought Nightingale Island was a rain cloud, an investigation has revealed. The chief mate of the MS Oliva failed to change course when Tristan’s sister island showed up … Continue reading →

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St Helena’s press law a step too far for Britain?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

British politicians are divided over whether to bring in tough press controls similar to those on St Helena. The prime minister, David Cameron, said enforcing standards by law could end three centuries of press freedom. But the leaders of the other … Continue reading →

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Island’s media watchdog is left short of members

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Efforts are being made to find more people to serve on St Helena’s media standards commission, only weeks after it was set up. Julian Cairns-Wicks reported in the St Helena Independent that it had been established with the minimum number … Continue reading →

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Governor’s Cup: 19 yachts line up to surf to St Helena

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

The 19 crews confirmed for December’s yacht race to St Helena will need courage and skill, according to island governor Mark Capes. He has spoken of growing excitement on the island about the eighth Governor’s Cup Yacht Race from South Africa. In … Continue reading →

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Airport jobs are not a licence for banned drivers, say police

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Banned drivers and learners employed on St Helena’s airport project have been warned they must not drive in public places while at work. People without a valid licence can drive on construction sites with consent from airport contractor Basil Read … Continue reading →

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Sandy Bay: man arrested for domestic assault

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Police have reported a domestic violence incident that took place only days before a weekend of events to highlight the issue on St Helena. It happened on Monday 19 November 2012 in the Sandy Bay area. Detective Sergeant Clarence Roberts said: “One … Continue reading →

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