Statement from DFID’s Overseas Territories Department 9th April 2009
ON 8TH DECEMBER 2008, THE UK GOVERNMENT STUNNED ST HELENA BY ANNOUNCING A ‘PAUSE’ IN THE AIRPORT NEGOTIATIONS, JUST DAYS BEFORE THE CONTRACT WAS DUE TO BE SIGNED. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY A FURTHER ANNOUNCEMENT ON 16TH MARCH SAYING THAT IN LIGHT OF THE CURRENT GLOBAL ECONOMIC CLIMATE, A DECISION HAD BEEN MADE TO HOLD [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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