TUESDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2021 A meeting of the Finance Committee was held on Tuesday, 2 February 2021.  The open session agenda items focussed on Budget Execution Reports for November and December 2020 and Supplementary Appropriation for the 2020/21 financial year, with presentations by the Deputy Financial Secretary.    The Deputy Financial Secretary explained that the […]

Members of Legislative Council have agreed that a Consultative Poll on Governance Reform will be held on St Helena on Wednesday, 17 March 2021. The Poll will ask the public if the current Governance System should be changed, and if so, whether it should be changed to a Revised Committee System or a Ministerial System. […]

St Helena is set to receive a further 3,800 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine arriving on the Titan Airways flight on or around 26 February 2021. Vaccination is a critical part of the Island’s response to COVID-19, together with the testing regime and mandatory quarantine.  All eligible members of the community (i.e. those aged 18+) […]

The Programme Management Unit (PMU) will be holding public meetings during March. These meeting are being held to give an update on the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), including Rupert’s Wharf Cargo Handling Facility Development and Side Path Road and Field Road rehabilitation. All meetings will take place at 7pm as follows: Date Venue Monday, […]

St Helena Governments (SHG) UK Representative, Kedell Worboys MBE, has recently stepped down from her role as Chair of the UK Overseas Territories Organisation (UKOTA), a position she held for two years. As well as managing St Helena’s portfolio, two years as Chair of UKOTA saw Kedell participate and attend in many discussions and meetings […]

The following is a Public Announcement from the Police Directorate: St Helena Police will be carrying out firearms training at the Police Range, Cox’s Battery, on Thursday, 25 February 2021, from 9am to 2pm. Red flags, signs, and barriers will be in place. Walkers in the Cox’s Battery area should not approach the Range vicinity […]

St Helena is currently experiencing unsettled sea conditions, due to the north westerly swells, which are forecast to continue until Monday, 1 March 2021. Due care and attention should be taken when swimming in Rupert’s and James Bay during this time. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are asked to take care when parking near […]

CLOSES 26 FEBRUARY 2021 The consultation on a new Minimum Wage Policy and an increase to the Minimum Wage will close on Friday, 26 February 2021. The proposed Minimum Wage Policy sets a longer-term path to a more ambitious Minimum Wage, benefitting workers and providing adequate time for businesses to plan and adapt. In the […]