Comment on announcement by International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander
Comment on today’s announcement by International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander of his intention to hold a consultation on options for access to St Helena, by Kedell Worboys, UK Representative, St Helena Government:
“This consultation is wholly unnecessary and a waste of taxpayers’ money.
“The options for access were thoroughly explored during the 2004 feasibility study, which [...]
Statement from Mr. Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development
The Secretary of State for International Development (Mr. Douglas Alexander): I announced on 8 December 2008 a pause in negotiations over the St Helena Airport contract. Having reviewed the situation in the light of the current global economic climate, I have decided to hold a consultation on options for access to the island. DFID will [...]
Airport Demonstration at Downing Street
At around 11:30am on Wednesday, 11th March, a number of Saints and supporters started gathering at Richmond Terrace in London, directly opposite No 10 Downing Street to stage a St Helena led demonstration. The demonstration was organised as a protest against the continued delay by the UK Government in granting funding for an airport [...]