St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • MARKET STREET MANHOLES – UPDATE

    26 February 2019

    The Roads Section of ENRD would like to remind the public that they are currently undertaking a maintenance programme on all drainage-related issues in Jamestown. As part of this maintenance programme, it has become necessary to carry out trenching works in front of The Market. These excavation works will be done by a mini digger […]

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  • LITTER IN THE JAMESTOWN RUN

    26 February 2019

    ENRD has recently been made aware of the unwelcome pollution caused by the build-up of litter in the Jamestown Run. Despite the obvious issue of non-biodegradable waste, such as plastics, reaching the ocean, there is also a problem of waste washing downstream and collecting at the mouth of the Run, near Donny’s Bar. This accumulation […]

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  • SHG LAND & BUILDINGS DISPOSAL POLICY EXPLAINED – HOW TO APPLY FOR CROWN LAND/BUILDINGS

    26 February 2019

    Investment in land ownership and development plays a key part in realising the vision for the economic and social development of St Helena, and SHG, as the major landowner on St Helena, recognises that this must be balanced in a way that supports the Island’s targets for sustainable growth. The responsibility for Crown Land and […]

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  • ‘GOOD FOOD AND DRINKS = BEST CARE’ – NEW INITIATIVE FOR SAFEGUARDING DIRECTORATE

    25 February 2019

    The St Helena Safeguarding Directorate, working with the Health Directorate, is launching a new initiative – ‘Good Food and Drinks = Best Care’ – from Friday, 1 March 2019. The initiative will see all Safeguarding Care Homes and Supported Living tenancies providing an adjusted menu to residents that keeps familiar and popular meals, foods and […]

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  • POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION

    25 February 2019

    BURGLARIES AT SHARON MCDANIEL’S SHOP AND MYLYN’S TAKEAWAY St Helena Police are currently investigating two burglaries which took place at Sharon McDaniel’s Shop and Mylyn’s Takeaway, located opposite Barracks Square in Jamestown. The burglaries took place sometime between 8.45pm on Thursday, 14 February 2019, and 9.30am on Friday, 15 February 2019. A large number of […]

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  • HEALTH PROMOTION STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2018-19 A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD

    25 February 2019

    2019 Initiatives ‘Good Food & Drinks = Best Care’ initiative across Safeguarding establishments Merchants Partnership – Smarter Snacks Realistic healthier lunch options – schools and parents Healthier adapted take-away food Workforce Wellbeing – integration and expansion of the ‘MOTs’ Support development / integration of SHG Workforce Wellbeing Support links of prevention work with the Health […]

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  • MARKET STREET MANHOLES

    22 February 2019

    The Roads Section of ENRD would like to inform the public that they are undertaking a maintenance programme on all drainage-related issues in Jamestown. As part of this, the team is currently working to unblock an existing storm drain situated in front of Thorpe’s Wholesale and the White Horse Tavern in Market Square. This drainage […]

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  • STAFF ACHIEVEMENT IN ST HELENA PHARMACY

    22 February 2019

    Marilyn Isaac from the St Helena Pharmacy team has successfully completed with a ‘distinction’ the Stores Management Diploma Level 4 course provided by Stonebridge Associated Colleges. The online course took over one year to complete with Marilyn having to study different modules from stores systems and procedures to stock control and layout of the buildings. […]

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  • ST HELENA TO BE REPRESENTED AT OCTA MINISTERIAL CONFERENCE AND 17TH EU-OCT FORUM

    22 February 2019

    St Helena will be represented by Councillor Anthony Green, Financial Secretary, Dax Richards (in his role as Territorial Authorising Officer), and SHG UK Representative, Kedell Worboys MBE, at the Overseas Countries & Territories Association (OCTA) Ministerial Conference and 17th annual Overseas Countries & Territories of the European Union (OCT-EU) Forum and associated events. This will […]

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  • SMOKE FREE GOVERNMENT – SURVEY RESPONDENTS HIGHLIGHT POLICY BENEFITS, OVERALL GOOD IMPLEMENTATION, AND SUGGESTIONS

    22 February 2019

    The Health Directorate has collated the results from an online survey to obtain feedback and insight from SHG managers and staff on the Smoke Free Government Policy which started on 1 July 2018. One fifth of all staff (21%) completed the survey, including smokers and non-smokers. A majority of respondents believe the policy is a […]

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