St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • EXCO MEETING

    26 March 2019

    TUESDAY, 26 MARCH 2019 A meeting of Executive Council will take place in the Council Chamber at 9.30am today, Tuesday, 26 March 2019. The following items will be discussed on the Open Agenda: The Armorial Ensigns of St Helena – St Helena Coat of Arms Rationalisation of the SHG Forest Estate The First Withdrawal Warrant […]

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  • BUDGET SPEECH 2019/20

    25 March 2019

    Today, the Financial Secretary, Dax Richards, delivered the 2019/20 Budget Speech for St Helena. In his opening remarks, the Financial Secretary said: “For the past two consecutive years it has been necessary for Members to endorse a rollover budget, but today I’m afforded great pleasure in presenting a balanced budget prior to the commencement of […]

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  • ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES DIRECTORATE – RESTRUCTURING FROM 1 APRIL 2019

    25 March 2019

    The Environment & Natural Resources Directorate (ENRD) will be restructured from 1 April 2019. This will see the directorate split into two separate directorates – Environment, Natural Resources & Planning and Infrastructure & Transport. Derek Henry will take on the substantive role of Director of Environment, Natural Resources & Planning responsible for all services covered […]

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  • FIELD ROAD

    25 March 2019

    The Roads Section of ENRD would like to advise drivers to use caution when driving both in and out of Rupert’s Valley via Field Road. Current dry weather conditions being experienced on St Helena means it is likely that small grit and other debris could roll down the hillside adjacent to the road and worsen […]

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  • STATISTICS UPDATE: POPULATION

    22 March 2019

    Data on Population, including new series on weekday and weekend air arrivals and business air arrivals by short and long term entry have been released on March 20, 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. […]

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  • NEW DENTIST FOR ST HELENA

    20 March 2019

    Lead Dental Officer, Simon Smith, has recently taken up his new post within the Health Directorate on a two-year contract. Simon said: “I am very pleased to have been appointed to my current post as Lead Dental Officer for St Helena. I see this as an opportunity to work as part of an experienced team […]

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  • NEW DOCTOR FOR HEALTH DIRECTORATE

    20 March 2019

    Obstetrician-Gynaecologist, Dr Valentina Rumyantseva, has recently taken up her new post at the General Hospital. Dr Valentina said: “I am delighted to be here on St Helena, it is a wonderful place with absolutely amazing nature and extremely kind and friendly people. Even during these initial weeks, I can definitely say that hospital staff are […]

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  • STATISTICS UPDATE: POPULATION

    20 March 2019

    Data on Population, including total population and arrivals and departures up to February 2019 have been released on March 18, 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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  • ST PAUL’S PRIMARY SCHOOL HEAD TEACHER AWARDED CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

    20 March 2019

    St Helena can claim further success in the Cambridge International Certificate in Educational Leadership course as Head Teacher of St Paul’s Primary School, Pat Williams, has passed with a ‘Distinction’ grade. Pat said: “I am really thrilled and proud to have gained my Cambridge leadership qualification. I have done various leadership courses locally and had […]

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  • POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION

    20 March 2019

    THEFT IN MUSEUM PUBLIC TOILETS On Saturday, 9 March 2019, it was reported to St Helena Police that a theft had occurred at the public toilets opposite the Museum in Jamestown. The ball-cock and associated fittings had been removed from a cistern in the Gents Toilets causing the water to continuously fill the tank. It […]

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