In November the Chief Minister attended JMC, which focused on tackling finance, discussing ODA challenges & opportunities, and exploring human development. Honoured to attend these sessions. #jmc2024#StHelenaIsland#workingtogether
The Chief Minister arrived in Montserrat 🇲🇸on Wednesday afternoon to begin a seven-day official visit.
The delegation, which includes the Chief Secretary and Governor, met with senior officials yesterday to discuss a range of budgetary and financial matters.
ALT The delegation sat around a large conference table alongside officials from Montserrat
During a visit to Glendon Hospital they heard about plans for the new hospital. This will be purpose built, delivering a modern, fit-for-purpose, hurricane-resistant and accessible facility for the community of Montserrat.
ALT The delegation looking at a 3D model of the new hospital structure
The delegation also attended the St Patrick's Flower Show and Tea Party at the Botanical Gardens. The annual cultural event, organised by the Montserrat National Trust, focused this year on ‘Embracing Montserrat’s Peace and Tranquility’.
ALT The delegation posing for a photo at the show
ALT A room filled with potted and cut flowers, and cultural displays
An official delegation from St Helena 🇸🇭, including the Chief Minister, will be travelling to Montserrat 🇲🇸 next week.
This will be the first time a Chief Minister has made an official visit to another Overseas Territory.
More info: bit.ly/3T5aij3
Yesterday the Chief Minister joined Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle on a marine tour around the coast of St Helena.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle is currently undertaking the first ever visit by a Speaker of the House of Commons to St Helena.
The Chief Minister, alongside the Governor and Speaker Gunnell, welcomed the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, to St Helena earlier today. Sir Lindsay is currently in the territory on a five-day official visit.
A press conference was held earlier today where the Chief Minister, the Governor and the Deputy Director of FCDO’s Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate Adam Pile took questions from the media on this year's Financial Aid Mission
The Foreign Secretary David Cameron met with leaders of the Overseas Territories earlier today, where he reiterated the importance of the UK/OT relationship.
He also discussed St Helena's airport with the Chief Minister, the construction of which began during his premiership.
ALT The Foreign Secretary David Cameron photographed with the leaders and representatives of the Overseas Territories in a grand ballroom.
ALT Chief Minister Julie Thomas stood opposite, and in discussion with, Foreign Secretary David Cameron
St Helena has been declared as a Hope Spot by Mission Blue.
This is in recognition of St Helena’s unique marine environment, and its contribution to maintaining and improving global ocean health.
More info: bit.ly/hope_spot
St Helena’s MPA has been recognised as a Hope Spot! We had the privilege of being a key contributor in the application process with the @SHnationaltrust & @GeorgiaAquarium. We look forward to joining this network of marine protectors.
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Earlier today the Chief Minister met with FCDO Minister David Rutley in London.
They discussed a number of matters of mutual interest to both the UK 🇬🇧and St Helena 🇸🇭.
More info: bit.ly/46azo4A
The Chief Minister spoke earlier today at the Virtual Islands Summit 2023, discussing the "Race to Renewables: Redefining the Potential of Economic Prosperity Through a Just Transition"
#VIS2023
Whilst St Helena currently generates 21% of its electricity supply through wind and solar, we've committed to increasing that to 80% by 2027/28 as we aspire to become a greener, more sustainable island.
You can watch the session here👇
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Tomorrow at 10:00 (GMT) the Chief Minister will be speaking at the Virtual Island Summit 2023, on St Helena's ambitions to transition to renewables and what a clean energy transition might look like for our island
More info: bit.ly/3tfDb2u
Watch: bit.ly/3Zw8pib