WEDNESDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2020 The Social & Community Development Committee met on Wednesday, 9 December 2020 A number of increases to fees were agreed in line with the 2.6% inflation Other discussions included the Equality & Human Rights Commission half-yearly report and Career Access St Helena The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) monthly meeting […]

Due to the focus on the upcoming Population and Housing Census 2021, SHG will not be conducting a full business survey this financial year. However, in order to understand how local labour market conditions have changed since last year, employers are asked to complete a short survey regarding positions that are difficult to recruit and […]

Following the arrival of the repatriation flight, due Monday, 11 January 2021, the majority of arrivals to St Helena will go into home quarantine for a period of 14 days at a property pre-approved by a Proper Officer.  A Roaming Security Team (RST) will be in place to monitor compliance with quarantine rules and regulations […]

The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The fuel tanker CTG Mercury is expected to arrive at St Helena at 1pm on Friday, 8 January 2021. Port Control would like to advise the public and boat owners that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from Friday, […]

Emergency Planning would like to inform the public that a north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena on Friday, 8, to Thursday, 14 January 2021. Although not large, this swell could produce unsettled sea conditions in James and Rupert’s Bays. Due care and attention should be taken if swimming in James and Rupert’s Bays during […]

Andrew Weir Ship Management (AWSM) has advised that when the MV Helena arrived in Cape Town on 31 December 2020, two passengers tested positive for COVID-19. All remaining passengers and the crew members were negative for COVID-19. The Health Directorate has requested that the two passengers be re-tested in order to confirm the results. This […]

Members of the public who have family, friends or colleagues arriving on the repatriation flight – scheduled to arrive on Monday, 11 January 2021 – that are quarantining at Bradley’s Camp, and who would like to deliver items to make their stay more comfortable, can do this in advance of the flight arriving. Please mark […]

21 OCTOBER AND 18 NOVEMBER 2020 The Education & Employment Committee held their monthly meetings on 21 October and 18 November 2020 The Lifelong Learning End of Year Report was presented, and discussions were held on the Employment Rights Ordinance and a review of the Directorate Strategic Plan The ICT Policy and a Directorate Charging […]

The Governor’s Office is pleased to announce the following New Year Honours 2021 Awards, endorsed by Her Majesty the Queen, to be published on the Overseas and International list on 31 December 2021: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) to Adam Williams, Captain of the MV Helena  British Empire Medal […]