Newfoundland Delegation In Valentia To Discuss Transatlantic Cable Project
The Valentia Island Development Company and the Valentia Transatlantic Cable Foundation, in partnership with Kerry County Council, were delighted this week to welcome a delegation from Newfoundland who are visiting Valentia as part of the UNESCO Heritage project.
The delegation was led by the Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation and also included a number of his officials and members of the local community from the town of Hearts Content.
This is a return visit as Hearts Content has received a delegation from Kerry in August of 2023. The activities this week for the delegation included a tour of the many sites associated with the Transatlantic Cable project, visiting the Cable Station, Foilhummerum Bay, Glanleam House and the Heritage Centre.
The delegation also visited the LightHouse and the School at Chapeltown where they presented the School with a copy of an MOU signed in September 2022 during Minister Crocker’s last visit to “ create a framework for cooperation and coordination between the two governments concerning the UNESCO World Heritage nomination for the Transatlantic Cable Ensemble “.
The delegation were the guests of honor at a community reception at the Cable Station which was addressed by Minister Crocker and outgoing Cathaoirleach of Kenmare MD, Norma Moriarity.
The teams from both sides of the Atlantic will be collaborating this week in agreeing the joint management structure and milestones for the UNESCO inscription journey. In addition a community partnership workshop will be conducted to explore shared interests and identify joint projects which could have a socio-economic impact in both communities.
The delegation will be departing mid week for Dublin and their final item will be a reception at the Canadian Embassy.
Steve Crocker, left, Newfoundland Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation with Cathaoirleach Kenmare Municipal District Norma Moriarty, Helen Barry-O’Connor, Deirdre Murphy, Kerry County Council, Leonard Hobbs, Chairman Valentia Cable Project, Scott Andrew, Newfoundland Delegation, Siobhan Griffin, Kerry County Council, Niamh O’Sullivan, Kerry County Council, Gerry Osmond, Assistant Minister Arts, Culture and Heritage, John Knightly, Valentia Cable Project. Photo: Valerie O’Sullivan
Municipal Planned Development Regulations
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
TOWN OF HEART’S CONTENT
MUNICIPAL PLANAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONSTAKE NOTICE that the Town of Heart’s Content Municipal Plan, 2022 and Development Regulations, 2022, adopted on the 13th day of December 2023 and approved on the 25th day of January 2024, have been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.
The Heart’s Content Municipal Plan, 2022 and Development Regulations, 2022 come into effect on the day that this notice is published in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. Anyone who wishes to inspect a copy of the documents may do so at the Heart’s Content Town Office during normal business hours.
Town of Heart’s Content
Alice Cumby, Town ClerkThe Trans-Atlantic Cable
Tax Structure 2024
Heart’s Content Volunteer Fire Dept. News
January 10th, 2024
New executive committee elected for next two year term.
- Chief: Kyle Piercey (709) 597-1353
- Deputy Chief: Kelton Piercey (709) 597-5611
- Assistant Deputy Chief: Aiden Jordan (250) 508-1064
- Secretary: Dean Harris (709) 730-2798
- Treasurer: Doug Piercey (709) 597-3371
Captains:
- Brian Pitcher
- Gary Clarke
- Micheal Piercey
- Eddie Hefford
- George Burden
Training officers:
- Kevin Piercey
- Brian Pitcher
- Aiden Jordan
Maintenance:
- Micheal Piercey
- Kelton Piercey
Firefighters:
- Albert Robinson
- Andrew Field
- Blair Piercey
- Bradley George
- Carson Green
- Danny Piercey
- Davis Smith
- Derek Pitcher
- Gil Billard
- Glenn George
- Hank Whalen
- Jake Piercey
- Jamie Lahey
- Jeremy Fulford
- Magdi Younan
- Roger St. George
Heart’s Content Community Development Corporation
Heart’s Content Mizzen Heritage Society Honorary Lifetime Membership Awards
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Heart’s Content UNESCO Community Rural Development Committee
Mandate
To identify, discuss, foster, and execute community projects and services from a municipal as well as a regional perspective related to the designation of the Heart’s Content and Valentia Cable Stations as UNESCO World Heritage Sites that will stimulate economic growth, enhance the well-being of residents and develop world-class visitor experiences.
To keep Heart’s Content, communities on the Baccalieu Coastal Drive area and key stakeholders informed and current on all developments.
To develop high quality interpretation of the Heart’s Content story and promote public awareness of how the Atlantic Cable linking Hearts Content, CA and Valentia, IE changed the world.
To further collaboration between Hearts Content, CA and Valentia, IE on shared celebrations and other joint opportunities arising from the UNESCO designation.
To develop a new meaningful visitor experience for residents and visitors to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Action
A planning session will be held with stakeholders in early 2024 to set priorities for new community projects and investments in preparation for the UNESCO designation.
The committee will work with Gov NL on capacity building funding to hold a planning session building on previous planning including the Mills and Wright report and the Municipal Plan.
UNESCO Committee Members
- Clarence Brown – Co-Chair, Councilor for Town of Heart’s Content
- Glenda Hiscock – Co-Chair, Deputy Mayor for Town of Heart’s Content
- Tolson Rendell – Councilor for Town of Heart’s Content
- Hank Whalen – Councilor for Town of Heart’s Content
- Ted Rowe – Heart’s Content Community Development Corp.
- Dave Lough – Heart’s Content Community Development Corp.
- Ed Arnott – Mizzen Heritage Society
- Paulette Cumby – Mizzen Heritage Society
- Scott Andrews – Provincial Historic Sites
- Tara Bishop – Manager, Heart’s Content Cable Station Museum
- Nancy Robbins – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
- Dave Coffin – Industry, Energy and Technology
- Jeff Pittman – Industry, Energy and Technology
- Lucy Always – Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
- Alex Williams – Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation
- Legendary Coasts
- Hospitality NL
Important step made in efforts to gain UNESCO World Heritage Status for Valentia
An important step has been made in efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for Valentia Island.
The 19th century construction of the transatlantic cable between Valentia and Heart’s Content in Newfoundland, Canada was ground-breaking in the history of global communications.
On a visit to Valentia, the Minister of Tourism and Culture for Newfoundland and Labrador signed a memorandum of understanding with Irish representatives including Kerry County Council.
By-Election results
The Results for Nov 14, 2023 By-election
- Dean Harris 56
- Hank Whelan 67
- Rosalind Rendell 23
Municipal Election
Notice of Candidates are as follows for one vacancy in council.
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