St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • SUPREME COURT

    5 November 2018

    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

    5 November 2018

    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

    5 November 2018

    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

    2 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

    2 November 2018

    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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  • APPLICATIONS FOR CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS A WEEK TO DEADLINE

    31 October 2018

    The deadline for submitting applications for Chevening Scholarships is in a week’s time on Tuesday, 6 November 2018. Up until Tuesday, 6 November, the Chevening Secretariat will accept applications for UK Government scholarships to study in the UK in 2019/2020. Applications are to be submitted via: www.chevening.org/apply. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable […]

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  • POLICE FIREARMS TRAINING

    31 October 2018

    FRIDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2018 The following is a Public Announcement from the St Helena Police Directorate: St Helena Police will be carrying out firearms training at the Police range at Cox’s Battery on Friday, 2 November 2018, from 9am to 3pm. Red flags, signs, and barriers will be in place. Walkers in the Cox’s Battery […]

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  • SCHOOL CLOSURE

    30 October 2018

    THURSDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2018 The following is a Public Announcement from the Education & Employment Directorate: The Education & Employment Directorate would like to advise parents of primary school children that on Thursday, 1 November 2018, Pilling Primary School will be closed for the day and there will be no Nursery classes at St Paul’s […]

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  • INITIAL POLICE TRAINING

    30 October 2018

    WEEK ONE There were some very nervous faces from students as the Initial Police Training, seven-week course, commenced on Monday, 22 October 2018. One of the many aspects of being a good Police Officer is the ability to communicate. With this in mind, one of the first tasks for the students was to interview each […]

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  • POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION – CRIMINAL DAMAGE AND THEFT AT THE CASTLE GARDENS

    30 October 2018

    The following is a public announcement from the Police Directorate: St Helena Police are appealing to public for any information regarding two incidents that occurred in the Castle Gardens, Jamestown. Police received a report of criminal damage that was caused to bushes within Castle Gardens. This incident occurred between Thursday, 11 October and Monday, 15 […]

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