Ministerial Statement on Access to St Helena

Written Ministerial Statement Access to St Helena The Secretary of State for International Development (Mr Andrew Mitchell): The Government recognises its special responsibilities and international obligations towards its Overseas Territories, and is committed to supporting their economic development.  We want to provide a permanent, economically viable solution to the problem of access to St Helena. [...]

Airport to Revitalise St Helena

The go ahead for an airport on the island of St Helena will be given by International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell – subject to strict pre-conditions – on the basis that it will provide best value for the British taxpayer and meet our obligations to this British Overseas Territory. The airport will revitalise the British [...]