Trainer & Research Lead for the Safeguarding Directorate, Paul Bridgewater, departs the Island on Saturday, 26 May 2018, having completed his contract with St Helena Government (SHG).  Paul first arrived on St Helena in September 2014 and completed a three-month contract within the Safeguarding Directorate as a qualified Social Worker. Paul returned to St Helena […]

‘SAINTS TOGETHER’ HEALTH CAMPAIGN OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

The St Helena community campaign – ‘Saints Together’ – was officially launched on Monday, 21 May 2018 (St Helena’s Day). This campaign will encourage and assist community members to take part in the challenge of addressing the ill health on the Island attributed to conditions such as type two diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. […]

ROYAL WEDDING STAMP ISSUE

A commemorative stamp issue entitled ‘The Royal Wedding: HRH Prince Henry of Wales & Ms Meghan Markle’ will be released in June 2018. The stamp issue depicts beautiful images of the happy couple in the lead up to their big day. The issue will be postmarked for 19 May 2018, and consists of the following: […]

ST HELENA WINS GLOBAL ‘GREENING THE ISLANDS’ AWARD FOR ENERGY

A bid for the ‘Greening the Islands’ award by the St Helena Government (SHG), Connect Saint Helena Ltd and Enterprise St Helena (ESH), recognising the work to create a 100% renewable energy system, has been commended by the ‘Greening the Islands’ network, an organisation linking islands across the globe to share experience and to establish […]

ACTING GOVERNOR HOSTS TEA TO CELEBRATE THE ROYAL WEDDING

Acting Governor, Louise MacMorran, hosted a Tea to celebrate the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex (Prince Harry and Meghan Markle), at Plantation House, on Saturday, 19 May 2018. Invited guests included couples who had married during the last year and others who had recently celebrated special wedding anniversaries. During the event, […]

TREES AND SHRUBS OVERHANGING THE HIGHWAY

Trees and shrubs overhanging Island roads can look unsightly and, if the overgrowth is not managed, can be a hazard to traffic. The Roads Section has a programme in place to clear vegetation overhanging the road sides. However, it is the responsibility of the landowner to clear the vegetation when it is growing on private […]

HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE SURVEY 2017 – RESULTS RELEASED

The St Helena Statistics Office has released a report containing the main results from the 2017 Household Expenditure Survey (HES). The survey was conducted between October and November 2017, and was designed to provide an updated ‘shopping basket’ for the Retail Price Index (RPI), which measures price inflation.  134 households participated in the survey, or […]

HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE SURVEY 2017 – RESULTS RELEASED  

The St Helena Statistics Office has released a report containing the main results from the 2017 Household Expenditure Survey (HES). The survey was conducted between October and November 2017, and was designed to provide an updated ‘shopping basket’ for the Retail Price Index (RPI), which measures price inflation.  134 households participated in the survey, or […]

ST HELENA POLICE DIRECTORATE RELOCATES

The St Helena Police Directorate is today, Friday 18 May 2018, operating from their new Headquarters at Coleman’s House (formally the Adult Vocational Education Centre), near Seales’s Corner, Market Street. All services provided by the St Helena Police are now housed in one building. This includes the following teams: Administration Community Police Team Criminal Investigation […]

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES – LANDSCAPE BULKY WASTE PROGRAMME, JAMESTOWN

Waste Management Services (WMS) will continue their Landscape Bulky Waste Programme during June and July 2018, remediating and improving the landscape of bulky waste in the Jamestown area. In June, WMS will undertake clean-up operations to remove previously identified bulky waste. In July, WMS will assist residents with removing bulky waste that impact landscapes and […]