GRANT OF ST HELENIAN STATUS

In accordance with Section 15(3) of the Immigration Ordinance, 2011, the following persons have been granted St Helenian Status with effect from: 22 March 2018 Mr Ashley Charles Yon of Barren Ground, Blue Hill #StHelena #SaintStatus #ImmigrationOrdinance  https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt  SHG 17 April 2018

TABLE-TOP EXERCISE AT ST HELENA AIRPORT

THURSDAY, 19 APRIL 2018 St Helena Airport (HLE) will be holding a table-top exercise this Thursday, 19 April 2018, for all Airport and Island Emergency Services. The exercise is needed to test emergency procedures related to an aircraft emergency and is one of a number of exercises that have to be carried out annually to […]

POLICE SERVICE BEGIN ‘DOG CAMPAIGN’

St Helena Police have today, Tuesday 17 April 2018, launched a ‘Dog Campaign’. The purpose of this campaign is to target offences such as dogs wandering on the highway without proper control, chasing vehicles, causing road traffic collisions, worrying domestic animals and biting, among other offences. It also aims to educate the public on these […]

RMS ST HELENA

St Helena Government (SHG), as the beneficial owner, having authorised St Helena Line (SHL) to sell the RMS St Helena on its behalf confirms that a sale was concluded in London on Tuesday, 17 April 2018. The buyer is Tahiti Shipping Limited who took ownership of the vessel this morning. SHG and SHL are pleased […]

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO SERVE ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES

Corporate Support is once again in the process of updating its register of persons who are interested in serving on statutory and bona fide Boards and Committees. The register records previous experience and current interests together with any training undertaken – this proves useful when selecting individuals for appointment to any of the following Boards […]

ST HELENA RESILIENCE FORUM – PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION

The St Helena Resilience Forum (SHRF) was informed that there was a Shark spotted yesterday, Sunday, 15 April 2018, in Rupert’s Bay between the hours of 3-4pm. The SHRF therefore advises the public to use caution when swimming in the sea and has given the following guidance. Check out the water before entering where possible […]

SOCIAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

WEDNESDAY, 11 APRIL 2018 The Social & Community Development Committee held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 11 April 2018. The Committee considered various pieces of draft legislation. Further consideration was given to the proposed Welfare of Children (Children’s Residential Home) Regulations. Following agreement on various amendments, the Committee gave their approval. It was also decided […]

NARRA BACKS ROAD CLOSURE

The Highways Authority has given approval for Narra Backs Road in Jamestown to be closed on Wednesday, 18 April 2018, between 1.30pm and 4pm, to allow the Roads Section to carry out line painting in this area. All vehicle users are asked to vacate this area by 12noon on Wednesday, 18 April, to allow these […]

Councillor Christine Scipio-O’Dean will depart St Helena on Saturday, 21 April 2018, to attend the British Islands & Mediterranean Region (BIMR) Commonwealth Women Parliamentarian Conference in London, UK. The conference which will take place between Thursday, 26 April, and Saturday, 28 April 2018, will include panel discussions on women in parliament (past, present and future), […]

MARCO YON JOINS EMERGENCY PLANNING TEAM

Saint Helenian, Marco Yon, has joined the Emergency Planning Department of the Police Directorate in the new role of Emergency Planning Officer. Marco is working alongside Emergency Planning Manager, Ian Johnson, and Deputy Emergency Planning Manager, Simon Wade. Marco said: “I am passionate about St Helena and the community which I have been appointed to […]