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1: CONSTITUTIONAL POLL - RESULTS - Ascension (Press Release) - 28.03.2013

On Saturday 23 March 2013, a Poll was held on St Helena, on the question of a ChiefCouncillor, raised in the recent discussion paper ‘Improving Democracy and Accountability’.

2: CHOSEN FROM OVER 300 NOMINATIONS –2 SAINTS AWARDED NVQ MEDALS FOR EXCELLENCE - Ascension (Press Release) - 17.01.2013

St Helenians, Yvonne Williams and Jenny Corker MBE JP, have been awarded City and Guilds ‘Medal for Excellence’ in recognition of outstanding performance.

3: 1000th DIVE FOR DARWIN PROJECT MANAGER - Ascension (Press Release) - 20.12.2012

The Environmental Management Directorate's Darwin Project Manager, Dr Judith Brown, last week completed her 1000th dive in the sub-tropical Jude - 1000th Dive.

4: CHANGES TO THE IMMIGRATION ORDINANCE 2011 - Ascension (Press Release) - 20.12.2012

The revised 2011 Immigration Ordinance has been in place for eleven months.

5: ST HELENA’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - Ascension (Press Release) - 20.12.2012

A Festival of Lights Parade organised by Pilling Primary School took place on Wednesday, 12 December

6: NEW ADDITION TO THE ST HELENA PUBLIC SOLICITOR’S OFFICE - Ascension (Press Release) - 18.10.2012

The Public Solicitor’s Office is pleased to announce the welcome addition of Helen Scott a qualified Solicitor.

7: RMS ST HELENA PASSENGER TARIFF INCREASES - Ascension (Press Release) - 09.06.2011

Prior to DFID’s recent Development Aid Planning Mission (DAPM) visit, preparations for the RMS subsidy negotiations were already underway.

8: Press Release - Acting Governor Honours Dr Petrina Williams - Ascension (Press Release) - 02.09.2010

On Monday, 23 August 2010, the Acting Governor, Mr Andrew Wells and Mrs Wells hosted afternoon tea at Plantation House, in honour of Dr Petrina Williams, St Helena’s first known female doctor.

9: Press Release - ExCo Report No. 52 – 24th August 2010 - Ascension (Press Release) - 02.09.2010

This was my first meeting of ExCo since returning to Island nearly two weeks ago and having the honour to be sworn in as Acting Governor.

10: Press Release - Entry Visas for South Africa - Ascension (Press Release) - 13.05.2010

Recently there has been some concern from the public with regard to visas for South Africa.

11: Argos Georgia Visits Ascension - Ascension (Press Release) - 25.03.2010

As reported in the St Helena Independent on Friday 5th March, the Argos Georgia is currently patrolling the waters around these islands (Ascension, St Helena and Tristan da Cunha),

12: ST.HELENA - PUBLIC NOTICES - Ascension (Press Release) - 21.01.2010

Governor Gurr has reappointed Greta Pat Musk MBE JP, to be Sheriff of St Helena. The appointment takes effect from 1 January 2010 and is to run for one year.

13: New Financial Secretary - Ascension (Press Release) - 07.01.2010

Paul Blessington, Government Economist, has been selected for the post of Financial Secretary within the St Helena Government.

14: PRESS RELEASE - NURSES – SITUATION IMPROVING - Ascension (Press Release) - 17.12.2009

Following a recruitment campaign to attract registered nurses from abroad to work within the General Hospital on St Helena, two nurses from Zimbabwe have recently joined the team.

15: Press Release - Results Of Polling Day - Ascension (Press Release) - 12.11.2009

Returning Officer, Gillian Francis, has announced the results of Polling Day and has accordingly declared that the following candidates have been duly elected to serve as Members of the St Helena Legislative Council:

16: Press Release - St. Helena - Ascension (Press Release) - 17.09.2009

The Registration Officer has received applications from 85 people to have their names added to the 2009 Register of Electors.

17: Press Release - Another UNDP Project for St Helena - Ascension (Press Release) - 17.09.2009

St Helena has secured funds from the United Nations to continue with more workplace training for the long term unemployed, particularly those with a disability.

18: PRESS RELEASE: A NEW CONSTITUTION FOR ST HELENA, ASCENSION AND TRISTAN DA CUNHA - Ascension (Press Release) - 16.07.2009

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

19: Press Release – St Helena - Ascension (Press Release) - 04.06.2009

Councillor Tony Green is keen to meet with Saints in the UK and other persons who have an interest in the Island.

20: Press Release - Ascension (Press Release) - 23.04.2009

Governor Gurr has appointed Clarence Roberts to be a Justice of the Peace in and for the Island of St Helena.

21: Press Release - Customer Adviser Appointed - Ascension (Press Release) - 12.02.2009

The St Helena Government has appointed Peter Henderson as Customs Adviser in the Finance Department.

22: Press Release - 16.63 million Euros for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan - Ascension (Press Release) - 05.02.2009

The European Union has earmarked 16.63 million Euros, which amounts to more than £15.5 million, at the current exchange rate, from the European Development Fund for St Helena and its Dependencies.

23: Meeting to discuss Youth in St Helena: Issues and Concerns - Ascension (Press Release) - 05.02.2009

The St Helena Government will hold a public meeting in early February to discuss issues concerning the Island’s young people.

24: Press Release - JAMESTOWN ROCKFALL PROTECTION PROJECT - Ascension (Press Release) - 05.02.2009

Following the last Press Release, there have been further developments with regard to the Jamestown Rockfall Protection Project.

25: Press Release - Customs Adviser Appointed - Ascension (Press Release) - 05.02.2009

The St Helena Government has appointed Peter Henderson as Customs Adviser in the Finance Department.

26: Andrew Wells Sworn in as Acting Governor - Ascension (Press Release) - 29.01.2009

For the first time, Andrew Wells was, on 21 January 2009, sworn in as Acting Governor and Commander in Chief of St Helena and its Dependencies.

27: Press Release - Management of the Education Department - Ascension (Press Release) - 15.01.2009

John Cocks, Acting Chief Education Officer has left St Helena and the post of Chief Education Officer is still to be filled.

28: Press Release - Appointments to the Charities Commission - Ascension (Press Release) - 15.01.2009

Governor Gurr has made several appointments to the Charities Commission and these appointments are to run for three years.

29: Press Release - Executive Council Approves New Health Strategy - Ascension (Press Release) - 15.01.2009

Excellent news emerged from a recent meeting of the Executive Council with the approval of a new health and social services strategy for St Helena.