by the Government of St. Helena

“ Salaries on the Falkland Islands were considerably higher that those paid in St Helena and this allowed for many people to return home to build a house without a housing loan, and to support family members. In some cases the unemployed were successful in getting jobs and in other cases people also resigned from their jobs in St Helena to take up employment in the Falklands. ”

“ The age profile of St Helenians on the Falkland Islands It is mainly the young who are going to work on the Falkland Islands although the age group is varied. This is because some left at a young age and have made the Falkland Islands their home. In several cases couples have left St Helena to work there and after settling into the new lifestyle they secure jobs for friends and family members. ”

“ The five Council Committees are: Agricultural and Natural Resources Committee, Education Committee, Employment and Social Security Committee, Public Health and Social Services Committee and Public Works and Services Committee. ”