St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • 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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  • EXCO MEETING – TUESDAY, 20 MARCH 2018

    19 March 2018

    A meeting of Executive Council will take place in the Council Chamber at 9.30am tomorrow, Tuesday 20 March 2018. The following will be discussed on the Open Agenda: Employment Rights (Minimum Wage) Amendment Regulations, 2018 Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 Establishment of the Airport Trading Account Special Fund Three Applications For Outline Development Permission To Develop […]

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  • SARA O’DONNELL SWORN IN AS ATTORNEY GENERAL

    16 March 2018

    Sara O’Donnell, was today, Friday 16 March 2018, sworn in as Attorney General for St Helena. Sara took the prescribed Oaths in the presence of Acting Governor Louise Macmorran and colleagues in the Governor’s Office, The Castle. Her appointment is effective immediately. #AttorneyGeneral #SwornIn  https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt  SHG 16 March 2018

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  • CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD CLOSURE – UPDATE

    16 March 2018

    Works are progressing on Constitution Hill Road and it is anticipated that the Road will reopen as normal on Thursday, 29 March 2018. Until works have been completed, the Road will continue to be closed daily from 9am-3pm (with the exception of weekends). Residents in the area are still able to access their properties from […]

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  • NEW HEAD OF PROPERTY APPOINTED

    14 March 2018

    St Helena Government’s new Head of Property, Derek Pedley (photo attached), arrived at St Helena on Saturday, 3 March 2018. Derek has been appointed on a three-year contract and his main duties will include overseeing property of the Crown Estate, which incorporates Land Registry, Chief Secretary Housing and the Public Works and Roads Sections. Derek […]

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  • NO SMOKING DAY 2018 – WEDNESDAY, 14 MARCH

    14 March 2018

    Today, Wednesday 14 March, is ‘No Smoking Day 2018’ – a day in the year to encourage smokers to think about quitting and to offer encouragement and tips for quitting and staying quit. Smoking is one of the biggest risk factors for diabetes, heart disease, stroke and a range of cancers. On St Helena, these […]

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  • NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING ‘YOU SAID, WE DID’ – FEBRUARY 2018

    13 March 2018

    St Helena Police have been consulting with communities across the Island as part of their Neighbourhood Policing Programme. A series of meetings and surgeries were held which were well attended, and a range of subjects discussed. Concerns raised in various districts include: Half Tree Hollow, Longwood and Alarm Forest Residents raised concerns about the excessive […]

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  • SPEED LIMITS IN RUPERT’S VALLEY

    13 March 2018

    Following complaints about excessive speeding in Rupert’s, the Highways Authority would like to remind all drivers in the Rupert’s area to adhere to the posted speed limits at all times. This includes from the junction at Side Path Road, Field Road and through to Rupert’s Beach.  The Police will patrol Rupert’s area at busy times […]

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  • UK OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY CENTRE SUPPORTS SHG

    13 March 2018

    From the Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC) – an occupational psychology consultancy based in the UK – Laura Hedley  is currently on-Island supporting SHG on a number of projects. Laura is providing particular support to SHG’s Future Leaders Programme, working with individuals on their development and meeting with the Core Leadership Group and Directors to gain […]

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  • COMMONWEALTH DAY 2018 – ‘TOWARDS A COMMON FUTURE’

    13 March 2018

    Commonwealth Day 2018 was today, Monday 12 March, celebrated with the raising of the Commonwealth Flag at an event held at the Jamestown Community Centre in the presence of Her Excellency the Acting Governor, Members of Legislative Council, Government Officials, students of Prince Andrew School, and invited guests. The day began with opening remarks from […]

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