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St Helena Government

  • 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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  • TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC TOILETS OPPOSITE THE MUSEUM

    9 March 2018

    The Environment & Natural Resources Directorate (ENRD) advises the public that the public toilets opposite the Museum in Jamestown will be closed from Monday, 12 March 2018, for approximately five weeks. This is to allow the toilets to undergo improvement works. Works will include internal and external painting, new sanitary ware and plumbing, and other […]

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  • NIKITA CROWIE RETURNS FROM EXPOSURE VISIT TO GIBRALTAR

    9 March 2018

    St Helena Government’s Legal Officer, Nikita Crowie, is now back on-Island following an exposure visit to Gibraltar from 19 February to 1 March 2018. Nikita, who is a qualified Legal Executive, is currently on the community care rotation in the Attorney General’s Chambers and works with Crown Counsel (Community Care), Christine Cooper, advising Government Directorates […]

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  • ST HELENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AWARDS CEREMONY 2018

    8 March 2018

    The St Helena Community College (SHCC) Awards Ceremony 2018 was held at the College on Wednesday, 7 March 2018. The ceremony was opened with a speech from Director of Education & Employment, Shirley Wahler. Shirley said: “We started the college very cautiously wondering whether or not we would get enough interest and engagement from the […]

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  • PRESENTATION AT PLANTATION HOUSE

    7 March 2018

    CRISIS NEGOTIATOR COURSE A presentation took place at Plantation House on Friday, 2 March 2018, where certificates were awarded to eight SHG employees who had successfully passed a Crisis Negotiator Course. Four UK trainers arrived on-Island in mid-February to deliver the course. Students included a mix of Police Officers, an Immigration Officer, a Police Officer from […]

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  • Social & Community Development Committee Meeting

    7 March 2018

    WEDNESDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2018 The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) met on Wednesday, 14 February 2018, to discuss a number of items. In Open Session, Members did not support an increase to the Gaming Machine Licence Fee and agreed to review in a year’s time. An increase from £50.00 to £60.00 was agreed for […]

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