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To recognise White Ribbon Day 2019, the UN Development Programme Safe Haven Project and the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate will be running an awareness raising campaign, starting on Monday, 18 November, and ending with a final event on Monday, 25 November 2019. The theme for this Campaign is ‘SOSU’ for Domestic Abuse– Speak out, Stand up for Domestic Abuse’.
Around the world, White Ribbon awareness focusses on men taking a stand against domestic violence. The White Ribbon Day Committee has chosen to change the focus from targeting males and decided that the aim and vision would be to use the voices of the male and female population of St Helena to encourage all on the Island to ‘Speak Out and Stand Up’ against all kinds of abuse, irrespective of gender and age.
Campaign activities can be found here.
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SHG
12 November 2019
To recognise White Ribbon Day 2019, the UN Development Programme Safe Haven Project and the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate will be running an awareness raising campaign, starting on Monday, 18 November, and ending with a final event on Monday, 25 November 2019. The theme for this Campaign is ‘SOSU’ for Domestic Abuse– Speak out, Stand up for Domestic Abuse’.
Around the world, White Ribbon awareness focusses on men taking a stand against domestic violence. The White Ribbon Day Committee has chosen to change the focus from targeting males and decided that the aim and vision would be to use the voices of the male and female population of St Helena to encourage all on the Island to ‘Speak Out and Stand Up’ against all kinds of abuse, irrespective of gender and age.
Campaign activities are as follows:
| White Ribbon (WR) Campaign Programme (18 – 25 November 2019) | ||
| White Ribbon activities includes purchasing T-Shirts (donations made to a registered charity), distribution of White Ribbons, signing of Pledges, and gathering for group photographs. | ||
| Date | Event | Time |
| Monday, 18 November | Launch of White Ribbon Campaign via the local media. | 8am – 9am |
| White Ribbon activities for private sector organisations and the community at the Market, Jamestown. | 9am – 12pm | |
| Tuesday, 19 November | White Ribbon activities for private sector, government organisations and the community as follows: CCC (9am-10am) Joshie’s (10am-11am) Children Services/Ebony View (11am-12pm). | 9am – 12pm |
| Wednesday, 20 November | Media Radio Interview on the 30th anniversary of the Convention on the rights of the child. | 8am – 9am |
| All Schools: 30th anniversary of the Convention on the rights of the child assemblies and White Ribbon Formation. | 9am – 2pm | |
| 30th anniversary of the Convention on the rights of the child Reception held at Plantation House (invited guests) | 5pm – 7pm | |
| Thursday, 21 November | White Ribbon activities for SHG Directorates and community at the General Hospital, Jamestown. | 9am – 12pm |
| Friday, 22 November | White Ribbon activities for SHG Directorates and community at the Castle Courtyard. | 9am – 12pm |
| Monday, 25 November | March from Napoleon Street to Castle Gardens for Closing Ceremony. The Closing Ceremony Programme includes a rose tree planting and an inscribed stone laid in honour of survivors and victims of domestic abuse, and a number of speeches. | 11am – 12.30pm |
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SHG
12 November 2019
A Remembrance Day Flag Ceremony, to mark the moment in World War 1 when the guns fell silent on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month and to honour all who have served, was held at Plantation House today, Monday 11 November 2019.
His Excellency Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook gave a welcome speech, and Mrs Marjorie Harding (Ex-Army), HE Governor and Mr Jack Horner (Ex-Royal Navy) each read verses from the poem ‘For the Fallen’ by Robert Laurence Binyon.
The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena Dale Bowers invited those in attendance to pray, before observing a two-minute silence, signalled by the Last Post which was solemnly played by Mr Graeme Beckett. During the two-minute silence, the Governor’s Flag was lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect. This was followed by a reading of Siegfried Sassoon’s poem ‘Everyone Sang’ by Mr Stephen Biggs (Ex-Merchant Navy). The Ceremony concluded with a Blessing from Bishop Dale.
Ex-service personnel and Island representatives were then invited to stay for a short reception.
Mr Stephen Biggs (Ex-Merchant Navy) 
Governor’s Flag lowered to half-mast 
The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena Dale Bowers 
Mr Jack Horner (Ex-Royal Navy) 
His Excellency Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook
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SHG
11 November 2019
The St Helena Government Statistics Office has today released a Statistical Bulletin containing details of the Minimum Income Standard (MIS), which forms the basis for the six-monthly review by Executive Council of the levels of Income Related Benefits and the Basic Island Pension.
The Bulletin contains a table showing all previous values of the MIS since 2013; the latest value of the MIS is £91.51 per week for an adult, or £71.51 excluding housing rent. The MIS is based on the price of a weekly basket of goods and services, and the details of the basket are also included in the Bulletin.
The full Statistical Bulletin can be found on the St Helena Government website here.
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11 November 2019
The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives or had been injured during active duty, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday, 10 November 2019.
His Excellency, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook, arrived at 10.55am, and the Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena Dale Bowers invited the many in attendance to pray, before observing a two-minute silence, signalled by the Last Post.
Wreaths were laid for the Territory by HE Governor Rushbrook, for the French Republic by Michel Dancoisne-Martineau, for the Royal Navy by Mr Jack Horner, for the Army by Mr Barry Stroud, for the Royal Air Force by Mr John Reid, for the Merchant Navy by Miss Mia Henry, for the St Helena Police Service by Mr Garry Henry, and for the St Helena Fire & Rescue and Sea Rescue Service by Mr Kyle Yon. Several schoolchildren also laid wreaths.
Prayers were led by Canon Clive Duncan, Father David Musgrave, Major Priscilla Ziqubu and Deacon Edgar Crowie. During the Service, hymns were sung, including ‘O God, Our Help in Ages Past’, ‘The Lord’s My Shepherd’ and ‘O Valiant Hearts Who to Your Glory Came’.
The Act of Commitment was made and acts of peace were then offered. The Service concluded with the National Anthem and Blessing, followed by the traditional March-Past outside the Court House.
Alongside the service on-Island, St Helena Government’s UK Representative, Mrs Kedell Worboys MBE, along with Tristan da Cunha Government’s UK Representative, Mr Chris Carnegy, attended the UK’s Ceremony of Remembrance at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London where a wreath was laid by Kedell on behalf of St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha
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SHG
11 November 2019
MONDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2019
The formal opening of the St Helena Supreme Court took place at 9am today, Monday 11 November 2019.
The opening commenced as His Lordship, the Chief Justice, Charles Ekins Esq, entered the Courthouse accompanied by the Sheriff of St Helena, Mrs Ethel Yon OBE, Bishop Dale Bowers, and Chief Magistrate, Nicholas Aldridge (see photo). Lawyers, Justices of the Peace, officials, and members of the public were also in attendance.
Acting Attorney General, Allen Cansick, welcomed the Lord Chief Justice and introduced members of the Attorney General’s (AG’s) Chambers, the Public Solicitor’s Office, Lay Advocates and the Probation Service to the Supreme Court.
This was followed by an address from the Chief Justice. In his address the Chief Justice acknowledged today being a day of remembrance. He spoke about remembering the Rule of Law and its importance.
The Chief Justice said:
“In essence the Rule of Law is the guardian of any civilised society. Everyone in this community is innately connected to the Rule of Law and has a role in upholding it. It is, I think, sometimes a concept that we take for granted, but, as I say, at this time of remembrance, it is worth acknowledging the central role that it plays in our society and giving thanks, therefore, for those who have enabled its preservation.”
The Chief Justice then spoke directly to members of the AG’s Chambers, Public Solicitors Office and Probation Service. He welcomed Crown Counsel (Civil Litigation) Bianca Huggins and Crown Counsel (Criminal) Amanda Bailey to their first sitting of Supreme Court before acknowledging the important role of Catherine Williams as the new Legislative Drafter within the AG’s Chambers. The Chief Justice then said it was a pleasure to see Assistant Crown Counsel, Alwyn Thomas, back within the AG’s Chambers before stating his disappointment that Legal Officer, Nikita Crowie, would be leaving. Finally, His Lordship welcomed Kylie Hercules to the Public Solicitor’s Office and Laura Aston to the Probation Service and said he looked forward to the continuing assistance of the Probation team.
The St Helena Supreme Court will continue until Friday, 29 November 2019.
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SHG
11 November 2019
Representatives of the Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories yesterday laid wreaths for the first time at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph (Sunday 10 November 2019).
This year a representative from each of the three Crown Dependencies and representatives for the inhabited Overseas Territories laid their own wreaths in remembrance of their many contributions in both World Wars and other conflicts.
The Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories have previously been represented by the wreaths laid by Her Majesty The Queen and the Foreign Secretary respectively.
The change comes at an especially poignant time as this year marks the 100th Anniversary of Remembrance Sunday and has also seen the addition of other new wreaths, including from Nepal to honour the Gurkhas, and by the Foreign Secretary and the Home Secretary who laid wreaths on behalf of the Intelligence Agencies.
Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook commented:
“St Helenians (including those working on Ascension) and Tristanians are proud of their British heritage and there is no better way for this to be recognised than through their representatives laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in London. Many of our Islanders past and present have contributed to the British Armed Forces – on St Helena we can see some of their names on our own cenotaph in Jamestown. We also take this as an opportunity to pay tribute to the crew of the RMS St Helena who during the Falklands Campaign played their part, and St Helenians today serving in the Armed Forces.”
Governor’s Office, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
11 November 2019
The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Monday, 11, Tuesday, 12, and Wednesday, 13 November 2019, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations.
Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control.
The public is also advised that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will also be closed to the public whilst the ship is in port.
It is anticipated that the MV Helena will remain alongside the Jetty at Rupert’s until all cargo operations have been completed.
SHG
8 November 2019
TUESDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2019
Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 12 November 2019, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following Open Agenda item:
- Currency (Amendment) Bill 2019
This paper (ExCo Memo) is available online at the following link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/councils/executive-council/.
Members of the public who would like to view hard copies of the ExCo Memos should contact the Acting Clerk of Councils, Anita Legg, at the Castle on tel: 22470 or via email: Anita.Legg@sainthelena.gov.sh.
Elected Members serving on Executive Council are Councillors Anthony Green, Lawson Henry, Clint Beard, Derek Thomas and Russell Yon.
Non-voting members of ExCo are Chief Secretary, Susan O’Bey, Financial Secretary, Dax Richards, and Acting Attorney General, Allen Cansick.
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SHG
8 November 2019
NOVEMBER 2019
His Lordship Chief Justice Charles Ekins Esq will arrive on St Helena on Saturday, 9 November 2019.
The formal opening of the St Helena Supreme Court will take place on Monday, 11 November 2019, at 9am. This Supreme Court Session will continue until Friday, 29 November, and the Chief Justice will depart St Helena on Saturday, 30November 2019.
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SHG
7 November 2019