• STATISTICS UPDATE: BULLETIN AND DATA FILE ON AID SPENDING THAT BENEFITS ST HELENA

    A statistical bulletin on aid to St Helena has been released on January 25, 2019, together with an accompanying data file. Data cover the range 1960 to 2017, and the release is an update to table 1.2 of the previous Statistical Yearbook. Additional statistical series and indicators are available at  https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/statistics-data, and published statistical reports, […]

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  • Statement from Governor Lisa Honan Petition to ‘Keep Doctor Rhys’

    I gave a commitment to provide a statement in response to the petition which was handed to me on Friday, 18January, regarding Dr Rhys Cottle’s contract with SHG. I took delivery of the petition because the Governor has constitutional responsibility for the public service. However, I undertake this constitutional role very much working in partnership […]

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  • ‘Name that Seamount’ Local Competition now Running

    St Helena Government and St Helena Tourism have today launched a competition for Islanders to name the seamount that was mapped in St Helena waters by the research vessel the James Clark Ross in 2018. The competition is open between 24 January and 4 February 2019 and to enter all you need to do is […]

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  • CALLING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Police Directorate’s Emergency Services: St Helena Emergency Services would like to remind the public of the correct contact numbers to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. For emergencies that require the assistance of the St Helena Police, the St Helena Fire & Rescue Service, […]

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  • FRAGMENTED CLOUD FOREST HABITAT PROJECT

    The Terrestrial Conservation Section (TCS) of the Environmental Management Division (EMD) has successfully secured funding for a three-year conservation project, starting in April 2019. The project – ‘Fragmented cloud forest habitat rehabilitation through innovative invasive plant management’ – valued at £294,309.00 is being funded by Darwin Plus and will expand fragments of important native biodiversity […]

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  • STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR LISA HONAN – PETITION TO ‘KEEP DOCTOR RHYS’

    I gave a commitment to provide a statement in response to the petition which was handed to me on Friday, 18 January, regarding Dr Rhys Cottle’s contract with SHG. I took delivery of the petition because the Governor has constitutional responsibility for the public service. However, I undertake this constitutional role very much working in […]

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  • ‘NAME THAT SEAMOUNT’ – LOCAL COMPETITION NOW RUNNING

    St Helena Government and St Helena Tourism have today launched a competition for Islanders to name the seamount that was mapped in St Helena waters by the research vessel the James Clark Ross in 2018. The competition is open between 24 January and 4 February 2019 and to enter all you need to do is […]

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  • POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION – DAMAGE TO VEHICLE IN UPPER JAMESTOWN

    St Helena Police are currently investigating damage to a vehicle in Newbridge, Upper Jamestown, which occurred between 3am and 4am on Saturday, 12 January 2019. The vehicle – a Silver Toyota RAV4 – was parked on the owner’s driveway and sustained damage to its passenger side as a result of what appears to be another […]

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  • ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE AND HIGHWAYS AUTHORITY MEETINGS

    The monthly meetings of the Environment & Natural Resources Committee (ENRC) and the Highways Authority took place on Thursday, 17 January 2019. At the ENRC meeting, the Deputy Chairperson reported that there are several outstanding issues in relation to finalising the Jamestown Parking Scheme. The technical survey of the parks in Jamestown is still to […]

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  • SOCIAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

    WEDNESDAY, 9 JANUARY 2019 The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 9 January 2019. Consultation on the proposed Information Bill will remain on hold as the Crown Counsel (Civil), Andrew Radley, reported that discussions with the FCO legal counsel were still in progress concerning the implications on all Overseas […]

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