• REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2018 DIVINE SERVICE, THANKSGIVING AND BEACON LIGHTING CEREMONY

    This year, Remembrance Sunday falls on the 11 November 2018 and on that day, The Most Reverend Dr Thabo Cecil Makgoba – Archbishop of Cape Town and Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, will conduct a Divine Service at the Cenotaph in Jamestown. Her Excellency the Governor will attend and the public are […]

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  • REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE – ROAD AND CAR PARK CLOSURE

    The following is a public announcement from the Corporate Services: The public is advised that the Highways Authority has given approval for the road and area surrounding the Cenotaph to Donny’s Place, and five car parks in front of the Court House, to be closed on the morning of Sunday, 11 November 2018, in order […]

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  • INITIAL POLICE TRAINING

    WEEK TWO After a much deserved rest, week two of the Initial Police Training began in earnest with a detailed recap of what was covered in week one. On Monday, the students put into practise what they had learnt – undergoing their first practical scenario of making an arrest. This was done in a safe […]

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  • OUTPATIENT & COMMUNITY NURSE CLINICS

    The Health Directorate would like to advise the public that there will not be any Outpatient or Community Nurse Clinics tomorrow, Wednesday, 7 November 2018. This is due to a multi-agency Major Incident Exercise scheduled to take place at St Helena Airport. Emergencies will, however, be dealt with at the General Hospital. Anyone attending for […]

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  • SUPREME COURT

    SENTENCING OF BRANDON BONE On Monday, 26 October 2018, Brandon Bone of Cow Path was sentenced at the Supreme Court for the offence of assault with intent to rob. A custodial sentence of six years and eight months was imposed. Detective Sergeant, David Honan, said: “The length of the sentence handed down reflected the seriousness […]

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  • SUPREME COURT

    SENTENCING OF SHAVON LEO On Tuesday, 30 October 2018, a jury found Shavon Leo guilty of causing the death of Eugene Henry through dangerous driving, Leo having already pled guilty to driving two times over the prescribed limit at the time of the crash. The Court has on Friday, 2 November 2018, handed down to […]

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  • APPLICATIONS FOR CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE EXTENSION

    The deadline for submitting applications for Chevening Scholarships is now midday GMT on Thursday, 8 November 2018.  This is a 48-hour extension to the previous stated deadline. Applications are to be submitted via: www.chevening.org/apply. For more information on the eligibility criteria and award specifications, please visit www.chevening.org/apply/guidance or contact Sandra Sim on tel: 22308 or […]

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  • AIRPORT OPERATIONS ROADSHOWS POSTPONED

    Due to the temporary absence of the Senior Meteorological Forecaster at St Helena Airport, Dr Tim Baker, the planned Airport Roadshows have been postponed until January 2019 after Tim has returned and the build up to Christmas and the New Year festivities are complete. Tim is temporarily returning to the UK for some well-earned rest and […]

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  • ST HELENA BEAT SURGERIES – NOVEMBER 2018

    As part of their Neighborhood Policing Programme, St Helena Police Officers will continue their ‘Beat Surgeries’ in various places around the Island throughout November 2018. These surgeries are designed to take place in busy areas where it is easier for more people to attend. Members of the public are encouraged to use these surgeries to […]

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  • CARGO OPERATIONS

    The following is a Public Announcement from HM Customs: HM Customs would like to advise customers that cargo operations will cease on Monday, 5 November 2018. This is due to the arrival of the Cruise Ship, MV Amadea. Normal operating hours will commence at 8.30am on Tuesday, 6 November. HM Customs would like to thank […]

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