St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Ruperts and Jamestown Wharf Closure

    10 October 2019

    Port Control would like to advise that Rupert’s Wharf and beach area will be closed to the public with immediate effect and until further notice. This closure is due to the arrival of the MV Helena today, Thursday 10 October, and the fuel tanker – Stolt Ebony – arriving on Sunday, 13 October 2019. The […]

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  • St Helena Water Usage Continues to Rise

    10 October 2019

    St Helena’s water consumption levels continue to rise above 1000 cubic metres per day. This consumption rate cannot continue if we are to maintain safe water levels for the Island. It might appear that the reservoirs aren’t suffering as people see, for instance at Hutt’s Gate, the two reservoirs are about 65% full. However, this […]

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  • Chevening Scholarships – Applications Open

    9 October 2019

    The UK Government’s global Chevening Scholarship Programme for study in the UK in 2020/2021 is now open for applications until Tuesday, 5 November 2019.  To apply, candidates must meet certain criteria including: Having completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable entry into a postgraduate programme in the UK Having at least two […]

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  • ‘Be Your Own Hero’ Talk

    9 October 2019

    As part of Cancer Support and Awareness month, the SHG Health Promotion Section is collaborating with other organisations to raise awareness on the prevention of chronic diseases and Cancer. The Health Directorate would like to advise the public that a talk entitled ‘Be your own hero’, presented by Mr Martin Henry, will take place at […]

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  • St Helena Community College IT Suite Opening Times

    8 October 2019

    The St Helena Community College (SHCC) would like to advise the public that with immediate effect their IT Suite opening times will be as follows:   Day Time Monday 8.30am – 3.30pm Tuesday 8.30am – 3.30pm Wednesday 8.30am – 3.30pm Thursday 8.30am – 3.30pm Friday 12pm – 3.30pm   Please note that the change to […]

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  • Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020 – Overseas List

    7 October 2019

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office invites nominations for the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2020 Birthday 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 expected. Where possible, […]

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  • Economic Development Committee Meeting – Thursday, 26 September 2019

    7 October 2019

    The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) took place on Thursday, 26 September 2019, and the following is a summary of the main items discussed: A new Ship Registry Policy for St Helena which achieves the action in the Sustainable Economic Development Plan to ‘update the Ship Registry Gazette to include a list […]

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  • Third Round of ‘Day-Care Health Check’ Completed

    4 October 2019

    The Children & Adults Social Care Directorate, in partnership with the Health Directorate, held a third round of the ‘Day-Care Health Check’ at Barnview on Thursday, 3 October 2019. A total of 23 clients from the Island community and residential homes were able to meet with staff from the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Dentistry Sections […]

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  • Appeal to Community to Reduce Water Consumption

    4 October 2019

    St Helena’s water consumption levels continue to rise. On 29 September 2019, water consumption levels rose to 1227 cubic metres. This consumption rate cannot continue if we are to maintain safe water levels. Chief Executive Officer of Connect Saint Helena Ltd, Barry Hubbard, is appealing to the public to reduce their water usage: “As winter […]

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  • New Stamp Issue Now Available – Jonathan, the World’s Oldest Animal on Land

    4 October 2019

    The Post & Customer Services Centre is pleased to announce that new stamp stocks, including a First Day Cover, of ‘Jonathan, the world’s oldest animal on land’ (see picture attached) are now on sale. This Stamp Issue depicts Jonathan and other tortoises in the grounds of Plantation House, the Governor’s residence, which is also their […]

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