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UK Government requirements for entry to UK
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
The UK Government have confirmed that from October 2023 there will be a phased roll out of the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme. The ETA scheme will apply to those passengers visiting or transiting the UK, who do not currently need a visa for short stays or […]
British Overseas Territories Delegates Meet King Charles
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
British Overseas Territories Delegates Meet King Charles By J Brock (FINN) Representatives of the British Overseas Territories were invited to a reception hosted by the King at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday. This was followed by an official dinner hosted by the Speaker of the House of […]
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
ST HELENA TO BE REPRESENTED AT UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ASSOCIATION YOUTH SUMMIT AND UK YOUTH PARLIAMENT Kelly Yon, currently studying in the UK, will be representing St Helena at the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Youth Summit on Thursday 16 November 2023. This year’s summit is supported by […]
Tristan helps shape new Political Declaration
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
Tristan helps shape new Political Declaration Report and photos from Tristan UK Government Representative Chris Carnegy 14th November 2023 saw Tristan da Cunha take a leading role in shaping the future relationship between the UK and the Overseas Territories. Chris Carnegy (second right) with Governor Nigel […]
Saint Helena: CAPE TOWN FLIGHTS TO ST HELENA CONFIRMED TO RETURN FOR SUMMER 2024-2025
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
CAPE TOWN FLIGHTS TO ST HELENA CONFIRMED TO RETURN FOR SUMMER 2024-2025 St Helena Government (SHG) and Airlink are pleased to announce that flights to St Helena from Cape Town will be returning in 2024. The re-introduction of Cape Town flights will begin in December 2024 and run until […]
Saint Helena: REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICE
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICE The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who served and survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday 12 November 2023. The Right Reverend […]
Saaint Helena: CHIEF MINISTER HAS BILATERAL MEETING WITH UK MINISTER FOR OVERSEAS TERRITORIES
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
CHIEF MINISTER HAS BILATERAL MEETING WITH UK MINISTER FOR OVERSEAS TERRITORIES Earlier today, Chief Minister Julie Thomas held a bilateral meeting with Minister Rutley. Minster Rutley is the UK Government Minister with responsibility for the Overseas Territories. The Chief Minister is currently in the UK primarily […]
Falkland Islands: Report on Executive Council For November 2023
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
Report on Executive Council 1st November 2023 A meeting of Executive Council was held on 1st November 2023 to deal with two papers only. MLAs Ford, Spink and Roberts attended. Members accepted the paper on Budget Planning for 2023/24 onwards and noted the timetable for the forthcoming […]
Ascension Island: Beach Clean 2023
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
Beach Clean 2023 6 November 2023 Ascension Island Conservation, Press Release On Saturday, 04 November, the Ascension Island community came together to clear the island’s turtle nesting beaches of invasive plants and litter in readiness for the upcoming turtle season. An impressive turnout of approximately 96 volunteers […]
Saint Helena: WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES UPDATE – ALUMINIUM DRINK CANS RECYCLING
J. Brock (FINN) Nov 18
WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES UPDATE – ALUMINIUM DRINK CANS RECYCLING Waste Management Services (WMS) has formed a Public-Private partnership with Mr Roddy Yon to deliver aluminium drink cans recycling (known in the waste management industry as ADC), which are compacted and baled within the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at Horse […]