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Tag Archives: governor
St Helena gets first female governor – after 359 years
Lisa Phillips is to be the first female governor of St Helena since the job was first created more than 350 years ago, in 1657. She also becomes non-resident governor of Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Her appointment will have … Continue reading
Posted in Ascension, Government/Politics, News
Tagged Ascension Island, DFID Kenya, governor, Lisa Phillips, Saint Helena, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha
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Democracy on St Helena: councillors opposed prison move – so ‘Enforcer’ Capes sacked them
The man brought in to rule St Helena was known as “The Enforcer”, he told the Wass Inquiry. And when councillors opposed plans to move the island’s prison, Mark Capes lived up to his nickname: he removed the whole council. … Continue reading
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Tagged democracy, governor, LegCo, Legislative Council, Saint Helena, St Helena, Wass Inquiry
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Governor’s Cape seduction: tax breaks to lure investors
The lure of ten-year tax breaks is set to make St Helena a hot topic with investors in Cape Town, says a South African financial website. The MoneyWeb report – ahead of a visit by Governor Mark Capes – says the opening of … Continue reading
Posted in Airport, Cape Town, Economy, Fishing, Government/Politics, Tourism
Tagged Cape Town, governor, Joint Ministerial Council, Lawson Henry, Mark Capes, Saint Helena, St Helena, Wesgro
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Ninety days in a wilderness: election delayed until last moment
The restoration of democratically-elected government on St Helena is to be delayed until the last possible week. A general election is to take place on St Helena on 17 July 2013 – two days short of the 13-week deadline allowed … Continue reading
Posted in Legislative Council, News, Politics
Tagged democracy, election, government, governor, Legislative Council, Mark Capes, politics, Saint Helena, St Helena
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‘Tangled’ political system hinders democracy, says Mr Capes
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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Tagged constitution, governor, Overseas Territories, politics, Saint Helena, St Helena
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Fundraisers plan global push in Jamestown steeple campaign
A worldwide appeal is to be launched for money to restore one of St Helena’s lost landmarks: the steeple on St James’ Church, one of the ‘wonders’ of the island. Here, churchwarden IVY ELLICK outlines a campaign plan worthy of … Continue reading
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Tagged bishop, governor, Ivy Ellick, Jamestown, Napoleon, St Helena, St James' Church, steeple, The Queen
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St Helena Online: back-up site 