St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • St Helena Water Levels – Update

    21 August 2019

    There is no significant rainfall forecast and with summer approaching it is critical that we use water for essential purposes only. With no substantial rainfall experienced over the last week, the Island’s water stocks remain low. There is just 36 days of storage volume remaining. St Helena’s water consumption levels on 14 and 15 August […]

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  • ExCo Report – Tuesday 20 August 2019

    20 August 2019

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 20 August 2019, to discuss three items on the Open Agenda. Mid-Year Changes to Customs Duty Tariffs Following a presentation from the Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, the Financial Secretary and the Health Directorate’s Health Promotion and Social Marketing Lead, Council approved an increase in the duty on tobacco […]

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  • Constituency Meetings taking place in August 2019 – Reminder

    20 August 2019

    Councillors will hold a series of meetings in each district during August 2019 for constituents to ask questions and raise concerns. The following key topics will also be discussed at each meeting: Social Impact Assessment Review Phase One of the DFID funded Economic Development Investment Programme Unbanning cycling on roads into and out of Jamestown […]

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  • Police Firearms Training

    20 August 2019

    St Helena Police will be carrying out firearms training at the Police Range at Cox’s Battery on Wednesday, 21 August 2019, 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 area as live firing will be in progress. For further […]

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  • ExCo Meeting – Tuesday 20 August 2019

    20 August 2019

    A meeting of Executive Council will take place in the Council Chamber at 9.30am today, Tuesday 20 August 2019. An additional item has been added for discussion on the Open Agenda which is now as follows: Mid-Year Changes To Customs Duty Tariffs High Knoll Fort Lease to Saint Helena National Trust Draft Legislative Programme The […]

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  • Statistics Update: Population

    19 August 2019

    Data on Population, including total population and arrivals and departures up to July 2019 have been released on August 13, 2019: Population. Additional statistical series and indicators are available on the Statistics Data page, and published statistical reports, including Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the Statistics Reports and Publications page. We welcome comments and suggestions on any of […]

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  • Lower Rupert’s Closure

    16 August 2019

    The following is a public announcement from Port Control: The MV Faugro Gauss is expected to arrive at St Helena at 6am on Sunday, 18 August 2019, and will dock alongside of Rupert’s Jetty. The vessel is expected to stay in St Helena’s waters for two days. Port Control would like to advise the public […]

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  • Waste Management Services – Public Holiday Services

    16 August 2019

    The following is a Public Announcement from Waste Management Services: Waste Management Services (WMS) would like to advise the public that there will be no changes to existing services during the upcoming public holiday on Monday, 26 August 2019. Residents are requested to have their waste ready for collection by 6am on their normal collection […]

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  • Damage caused to Rupert’s Jetty

    15 August 2019

    The following is a public announcement from Port Control: During recent cargo operations, damage was caused to the hand rails, the landing steps and one of the fenders on Rupert’s Jetty. Port Control would like to advise the public and all boat owners to use great caution when accessing the Jetty area. Boat owners should […]

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  • Police Appeal for Information – Killing of livestock in the Head O’Wain Area

    14 August 2019

    The following is a public announcement from the Police Directorate: St Helena Police are appealing for information, relating to an ongoing Police investigation, regarding the death of livestock which occurred in the Head O’Wain area on Wednesday, 7 August 2019. A lamb was suspected to have been attacked and killed by a dog or dogs […]

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