St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • 10 PENCE INCREASE ON THE MINIMUM WAGE AGREED

    21 March 2018

    The Minimum Wage per hour will increase by 10p on 1 July 2018 to £3.05 (for persons aged 18 and over) and £2.10 (for persons aged 16 or 17). The Minimum Wage had previously increased in August 2017. During consultation, businesses told SHG that rather than wait several years and propose a large increase, it […]

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  • MV HELENA ARRIVING ON MONDAY

    21 March 2018

    The MV Helena is expected to arrive at St Helena from Cape Town on Monday, 26 March 2018. The public is advised that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public whilst the ship is alongside the Jetty. It is anticipated that the MV Helena will depart St […]

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  • CORPORATE IT STAFF TO UNDERGO OVERSEAS TRAINING

    21 March 2018

    IT Development & Support Officers, Jessica Young and Christine Henry, from SHG’s Corporate IT Section will depart St Helena on Saturday, 24 March 2018, to undertake a CC4 Management training course at Research Machines (RM) Head Office in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. RM focuses on the development and provision of effective solutions for use within the teacher […]

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  • ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY – THURSDAY, 15 MARCH 2018

    21 March 2018

    A meeting of the Environment & Natural Resources Committee took place on Thursday, 15 March 2018, in the Council Chamber. Members were introduced to the new Head of Property, Derek Pedley. Derek, who is appointed on a three-year contract, has a fair amount of work earmarked for him around imminent issues including crown estates, housing […]

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  • KEEP SAFE DURING MAUNDY THURSDAY – SEA RESCUE SERVICE ISSUES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO FISHERMEN

    21 March 2018

    Maundy Thursday falls this year on 29 March. As per tradition, many members of the public spend this time fishing at various locations around the Island. The Sea Recue Service advises the public to consider taking the following items on their fishing trip: VHF radio/mobile phone Life Jacket Any prescription medication Suitable clothing for the […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 20 MARCH 2018

    20 March 2018

    Executive Council met today with four items on the Open Agenda. Council approved the Employment Rights (Minimum Wage) Amendment Regulations 2018 and agreed to prescribe an increase in the Minimum Wage to £3.05 per hour for those aged 18 and over, and £2.10 per hour for those aged 16 and 17.  It was agreed that […]

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  • LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS – APRIL 2018

    20 March 2018

    Councillors will be holding a series of Constituency Meetings during April 2018. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meetings in their districts to raise any issues they may have. At each meeting a brief overview from the Council Committees will be provided, followed by the opportunity for attendees to ask questions. Each […]

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  • SOCIAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING – WEDNESDAY, 14 MARCH 2018

    20 March 2018

    The Social & Community Development Committee held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 14 March 2018. The following items were discussed in the open session: The draft Marriage (Amendment) Regulations were considered and agreed for forwarding to Executive Council for approval.  These Regulations set out the requirements for premises to be approved for purposes of solemnisation […]

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  • SEA CONDITIONS

    19 March 2018

    A north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Wednesday, 21 March, through to Friday, 23 March 2018. This might result in a large sea swell and breakers in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is advised to use caution when accessing the Sea Front area. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are asked […]

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  • CAR PARK CLOSURE – BEHIND THE MUSEUM, JAMESTOWN

    19 March 2018

    The Highways Authority would like to inform the public that the car park, located behind the Museum, Jamestown, will be closed between 9am and 3pm on Wednesday, 21 March 2018. This closure is to enable the Rock Guards to remove debris which has accumulated on the hillside above the car park. ENRD would like to […]

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