One week into the programme and works are progressing well. Hillside excavation is progressing with approximately 50% complete. Excavation of the existing road pavements are also progressing and is approximately 5% complete. SHG 5 October 2021

International Day for Older Persons (IDOP) is recognised each year on 1 October. The IDOP is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world. Silver Sunday was also celebrated on 2 October – a day used to […]

The HMS Protector is back in St Helena’s waters continuing her survey work after her visit to Ascension Island. The ship will be at the anchorage from 14 – 20 October for the second crew change which coincides with the arrival of the Titan flight on 18 October.  During this time, Ship’s Company will have […]

Following a recent tender exercise, the contract for the management of the Jamestown Swimming Pool has been awarded to Mrs Elaine Bennett. The Pool will reopen to the public from 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 5 October 2021.  SHG4 October 2021

Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 5 October, at 9.30am, to discuss the following item on the Open Agenda: Merchant Shipping Regulations, 2021 This paper (ExCo Memos) are 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 ExCo Memos should contact Clerk of Councils, Connie […]

The following is a Public Announcement from HM Customs: The public is advised that due to the increased volume of cargo on Voyage 44 of the MV Helena, HM Customs will not process any merchant cargo on Monday, 4 October 2021.  Only Ascension Island cargo will be processed and issued between 9am and 3pm on […]

Social Care Officer, Debbie Leo Thomas, has recently achieved a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Integrative Health and Social Care with Derby University. Debbie has been studying towards this degree for the past four years – first gaining a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Social Sciences with Open University and then being accepted by Derby […]

A General Election will be held on Wednesday, 13 October 2021.This year’s Election will be historic – the first under a ministerial system of Government. Over the past few weeks we have provided regular information articles on how a Ministerial Government will work. In our final article this week we focus on the role of […]