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Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Planning (ENRP), Christine Scipio, will be attending the “Climate Change Resilience” Community (GOCCR) in-person workshop in Brussels, Belgium, from 25 to 28 February 2025. The workshop, organised under the Green Overseas (GO) programme, focuses on mainstreaming climate change resilience into policies for Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). The GO programme will cover all costs associated with the workshop.
The GO programme, designed to build capacity and foster collaboration among OCTs, addresses key areas such as climate finance, energy transition, and climate change resilience. The Brussels workshop, implemented by Ramboll, ODI, and BRL ingénierie, aims to promote the integration of climate change resilience into OCT public policies and regulations, and facilitate the practical implementation of adaptation strategies.
The four-day workshop will cover a range of critical topics, including:
- Building a shared knowledge-base on climate risks: Participants will explore methods for understanding and assessing climate change impacts.
- Overcoming institutional barriers: Strategies for promoting leadership and coordination in climate change adaptation will be discussed.
- Field Visit: A visit to the Flemish SIGMA plan and the Polders of Kruibeke will provide practical insights into flood management and resilience.
- Climate Finance: Participants will learn about unlocking climate finance access for climate change resilience projects.
Minister Scipio will return on Saturday 8 March 2025 but will be contactable whilst overseas on christine.scipio@helanta.co.sh and christine.scipio@sainthelena.gov.sh. Minister Jeffrey Ellick can be contacted for any urgent matters related to ENRP Portfolio via email at jeffrey.ellick@sainthelena.gov.sh.
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The Highways Authority has approved a road closure on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, from 09:00 to 15:00. The closure will affect the section of road from the top of Rosemary Plain to Sunnyside Junction. This is to facilitate tree removal by the Forestry Section.
Emergency services will have access as needed. The Forestry Section apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their understanding and co-operation.
The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) will be hosting Careers Fair 2025 on Thursday, 20 March 2025 at New Horizons and the Leisure Park. The fair will open at 11:00 and close at 19:00. Emergency Services will be located in the Mule Yard.
The aim of the fair is to provide attendees with essential career advice, explore employment opportunities, and promote career development.
This event brings together employers, business owners and representatives from a wide range of organisations to showcase various career paths.
Whether you are looking for career advice to help guide your professional journey, seeking hands-on experience and potential employment opportunities with business representatives, or eager to explore a diverse career path, Careers Fair 2025 has something for you.
There are still stalls available for registration, however, spaces are limited. To secure a spot, please contact the Career Access Office by telephone on 25832 or email Career Access Manager, Glen Yon, at Glen.Yon@sainthelena.gov.sh or Support Officer and Placement Co-ordinator, Sherrilee Phillips, at Sherrilee.Phillips@sainthelena.gov.sh.
ESE encourages interested parties to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
St Helena is forecast to experience a north-westerly swell from Friday, 21 to Monday, 24 February 2025. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are urged to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period.
Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay.
Vehicle owners are advised to avoid parking near the rail on the seafront and individuals are asked to use caution when in close proximity to the railings due to the potential risk of wave overspray and associated hazards.
The Emergency Planning Department will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as needed.
Minister Mark Brooks will depart the island on Saturday 22 February 2025 for a period of overseas leave in Cape Town, South Africa.
During the two-week period that Minister Brooks is away, he will also utilise this opportunity to undertake meetings in relation to his ministerial work. The Minister is scheduled to return to the island on Saturday 8 March but will remain contactable during the period he is away via mark.brooks@sainthelena.gov.sh or Mbrooks.homeimprovement@gmail.com.
The Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, can be contacted for any urgent issues in relation to the Treasury and Economic Development Portfolio in Minister Brooks’ absence. She can be contacted by email at Julie.Thomas@sainthelena.gov.sh.
All expenses for this trip is being covered by Minister Brooks.
The National Honours and Awards Committee is seeking Expressions of Interest for a new member. This committee plays a vital role in recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to our community through national honours and awards.
The position will become vacant on Sunday 16 February 2025, and the appointment will be made by the Governor. Candidates must be individuals of integrity and high public standing.
The key responsibilities of the committee member includes:
- Reviewing and considering nominations for honours and awards.
- Conducting investigations to determine deserving recipients.
- Preparing a list of recommendations for the Governor.
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
For further information and the relevant form to register, please contact Information and Research Support Officer, Linda Benjamin, by telephone on 22470 or via email through linda.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh. If you are interested in contributing to this important process, please submit your expression of interest by Friday 21 March 2025.
SHG
04 February 2025
The Highways Authority has approved the road going through The Arch in Jamestown (leading to the sea front) to be closed to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians on Wednesday 5 March and also on 12 March from 13:00 to 15:30.
This closure is necessary for essential repairs to the arch structure by the Building Works Section. Pedestrian access to the wharf and lower Jamestown will be via the Terrace and Harbour View steps.
Emergency services will have access as needed. The Roads Section apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their understanding and co-operation.
HM Customs & Immigration would like to advise the public that their offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, 19February 2025.
Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 20 February from 09:00.
HM Customs & Immigration would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
18 February 2024
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The position of Chair of the Land Development Control Authority will become available from 10 March 2025.
The Governor’s Office invites all persons interested in this position to complete the relevant form for return to Mrs Kerry Lane in the Governor’s Office by Friday, 28 February 2025.
The duties of the Land Development Control Authority are set out in the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance, 2013.
In summary, these include the following:
- Determining applications for Development Permission in accordance with the Ordinance relevant Development Plan, policy directions and any policies or guidance
- Reviewing the policies contained in any Development Plan, and making recommendations to the Governor in Council as to possible amendments
- Formulating, publishing, monitoring and reviewing and revising planning policies and planning guidance, to help ensure consistency of practice and transparency of process.
The remuneration for this position is £1,200 per annum, paid quarterly in arrears. In addition, a mileage allowance of 77p per mile will also be paid when using personal vehicles to travel to meetings or when carrying out any other duties on behalf of the Land Development Control Authority.
A monthly payment equivalent to 50% of cost of the Social / Entry Tariff Broadband provided by Sure South Atlantic Limited, will also be paid as a contribution towards the cost of internet usage in connection with the role as Chair of the Land Development Control Authority.
If interested, the relevant form may be obtained from Information and Research Support Officer, Linda Benjamin, by telephone on 22470, via email through linda.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh or on the SHG website at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/documents/EOI-Form-Chair-LDCA
Shortlisted persons will then be invited to a discussion with the Governor and the successful applicant will be appointed subject to a satisfactory vetting certificate.
Governor’s Office, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
17 February 2025
A Press Statement on 17 October 2024 highlighted that SHG and the UK Government (UKG) had approved an arrangement in regards to the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)/Chagos Archipelago.
On Wednesday, 12 February 2025, Jeffrey Ellick, Minister for Safety, Security and Home Affairs (SSHA), and The Rt. Hon Lord David Hanson, Minister of State for the Home Office, signed a Watch List MoU.
This is a major step forward in addressing a key BIOT component between St Helena and UKG, ensuring St Helena can safeguard our borders.
The MoU ensures individuals intending to travel to St Helena can be checked against UK watch list information. This means that St Helena’s Customs and Immigration Department can share passenger data (either from flights or cruise ships) with the UK for watch listing, prior to those passengers arriving in St Helena. This is the first time St Helena has been able to draw upon UK watch list checks.
By sharing data, the island can improve border security, and allow SHG Customs and Immigration to make informed decisions on permitting entry into St Helena.
The Minister for SSHA, Jeffrey Ellick stated:
“Well done and thank you to the UK Government, Lord Hanson and his office (Home Office) for facilitating the agreement along with my team here on island.
This significant agreement demonstrates a clear and visible development of the work that is ongoing to build and strengthen the relationship between the UK, and St Helena Governments, which has resulted in St Helena achieving a high level of Border Security for our island now and into the foreseeable future”.
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