Rebecca Lawrence Achieves International Postgraduate Certificate In Education

Graduate Instructor (Science) at Prince Andrew School, Rebecca Lawrence, has recently achieved an International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE) with the University of Derby, following a year of study. The course was undertaken via distance learning and consisted of three modules –Inclusive Practice, Research Informed Practice, and Curriculum Development. Portfolio Director of Education, Skills & […]

St Helena Community College And Education Learning Centre Entrance

The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: The public is advised that with immediate effect, the entrance to the St Helena Community College and Education Learning Centre is via the staircase at Seales Corner. No unauthorised persons will be allowed through Pilling Primary School playground. The public is thanked […]

Paediatric COVID-19 Vaccines On-Island

The Health Services Directorate has recently received a consignment of paediatric COVID-19 vaccines to be used for the vaccination of 5-11 year olds. The UK’s Joint Committee for Vaccinations and Immunisations (JCVI) has recently advised that children aged 5 – 11 years can now be offered COVID-19 vaccinations – the full dose being two 10 […]

Constituency Meetings

The public is advised that Elected Members will hold a round of constituency meetings during March. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your District Representative and raise any issues you might have. Constituency meetings will take place at 7.30pm as follows: Date Venue Tuesday, 1 March Sandy Bay Community Centre   Wednesday, […]

Waste Management Services Continue To Produce Locally Made Compost

Windrows of Compost at Horse Point Landfill Site

22 February 2022

Waste Management Services (WMS) continue to produce and sell compost, made locally at Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS) by blending fish waste, piggery effluent and chipped forestry waste. To date 563 bags of compost have been purchased by the public (£5 for an 80 litre bag – restricted to four bags per customer in order […]

Alleged breach of COVID-19 Isolation Regulations – Court Hearing Adjourned

22 February 2022

Further to the press release issued on 15 February 2022, the Court Hearing for two people facing criminal prosecution for alleged offences under the Public Health (Prevention of Formidable Diseases) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 has been adjourned to 10am on Friday, 25 February 2022, in the St Helena Magistrates’ Court. St Helena Police 22 February 2022

New Year Honours 2023 – Overseas List – Revised Nomination Closing Date

21 February 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office invites nominations for the 2023 Queen’s New Year Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2023 New Year Honours are reminded that the overriding principle is that Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or any service recently carried out over and above what normally is […]

Certificate And Badge Of Honour And Acts Of Bravery Awards 2022 – Revised Nomination Closing Date

21 February 2022

Nominations are being invited for the Certificate and Badge of Honour, and Acts of Bravery Awards for 2022. The Certificate and Badge of Honour are available for the Governor to award to public servants for loyal and valuable service worthy of recognition or, in the case of other persons, for their loyal and meritorious conduct […]

Governor Rushbrook to return to Ministry of Defence later this year

18 February 2022

HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook returned to St Helena on Monday, 14 February 2022, after his visit to Ascension Island and the UK. On Ascension the Governor saw the major achievements made on the runway repairs, met with councillors and officials to progress plans for an accelerated programme of infrastructure developments over the next two […]

Maldivia Car Parking Project – Works Recommence

Further to the recent update on the Maldivia Car Parking Project, St Helena Government (SHG) wishes to advise the public that relevant persons have been on-site and carried out investigations of the fragmented bones uncovered. Bones were found in three locations. There was evidence of animal and poultry bones in two of the locations. The […]