• POLICE FIREARMS TRAINING

    FRIDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2018 The following is a Public Announcement from the St Helena Police Directorate: St Helena Police will be carrying out firearms training at the Police range at Cox’s Battery on Friday, 2 November 2018, from 9am to 3pm. Red flags, signs, and barriers will be in place. Walkers in the Cox’s Battery […]

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  • SCHOOL CLOSURE

    THURSDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2018 The following is a Public Announcement from the Education & Employment Directorate: The Education & Employment Directorate would like to advise parents of primary school children that on Thursday, 1 November 2018, Pilling Primary School will be closed for the day and there will be no Nursery classes at St Paul’s […]

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  • INITIAL POLICE TRAINING

    WEEK ONE There were some very nervous faces from students as the Initial Police Training, seven-week course, commenced on Monday, 22 October 2018. One of the many aspects of being a good Police Officer is the ability to communicate. With this in mind, one of the first tasks for the students was to interview each […]

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  • POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION – CRIMINAL DAMAGE AND THEFT AT THE CASTLE GARDENS

    The following is a public announcement from the Police Directorate: St Helena Police are appealing to public for any information regarding two incidents that occurred in the Castle Gardens, Jamestown. Police received a report of criminal damage that was caused to bushes within Castle Gardens. This incident occurred between Thursday, 11 October and Monday, 15 […]

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  • STATISTICS UPDATE: 2016 POPULATION CENSUS – OCCUPATIONS

    The data file from the 2016 Population Census has been updated with the occupations of those resident household members that were economically active at the time of the census, by gender and by nationality. Census 2016 Data. Additional statistical series and indicators are available on the Statistics Data page, and published statistical reports, including Statistical Bulletins, can […]

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  • THE RUN IN JAMESTOWN NO LONGER A PROHIBITED AREA

    The following is a public announcement on the ‘Run’ in Jamestown:  The public is advised that with effect from today, Monday 29 October 2018, the ‘Run’ in Jamestown is no longer a prohibited area. However, in the interest of public safety, persons are asked to exercise caution when using the ‘Run’.  The public is thanked […]

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  • JEREMY ROBERTS RETURNS FROM ATTENDING 58TH COUNCIL MEETING AND THE ANNUAL FORUM OF THE COMMONWEALTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORGANISATION

    St Helena Government’s IT Manager, Jeremy Roberts (photo attached), recently returned from attending the 58th Council Meeting and the Annual Forum of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation in the Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. As part of their commitment to enhancing expertise within SHG, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office provided funding for Jeremy’s attendance. The […]

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  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING

    WEDNESDAY, 17 OCTOBER 2018 The monthly meeting of the Education Committee was held on Wednesday, 17 October 2018. The Committee was introduced to the new French Advisory Teacher, Jennifer Ratcliffe, who shared her extensive experience in teaching French as a foreign language to students across Key Stages 2 to 5. Prior to becoming a teacher, […]

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  • TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SIDE PATH ROAD UPDATE  

    The following is a public announcement from the Roads Section: The Roads Section would like to advise the public that, in light of the good progress made to the retaining wall on Side Path road, the Road will re-open to the public from 3.30pm tomorrow, Friday 26 October 2018. There are still some minor outstanding […]

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  • THEFT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE MULE YARD

    POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION On Saturday night, 20 October 2018, two women, namely Melissa Fowler and Fiona Campbell, had their handbags stolen from a table whilst at the Mule Yard in Jamestown. Melissa’s bag is navy in colour, covered in small white polka dots, with brown leather handles, and brown leather pockets on each end […]

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