St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • EXCO MEETING

    25 August 2017

    TUESDAY, 29 AUGUST 2017 Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 29 August 2017, at 9.30am in the Council Chamber, with the following Open Agenda items: Register of Financial Interests (discussion continued) The Law Revision Bill Application to Discharge Planning Conditions for Rupert’s Wharf Elected Members serving on Executive Council are Councillors Anthony Green, Christine Scipio-O’Dean, […]

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  • OFFICIAL OPENING OF HUTT’S GATE RESERVOIR

    24 August 2017

    Hutt’s Gate Reservoir was officially opened this afternoon, Thursday 24 August 2017, at 1pm. The official opening was attended by HE Governor Lisa Phillips, Connect Saint Helena Ltd staff, invited guests and members of the public. In his opening speech, Connect’s CEO, Barry Hubbard, welcomed everyone and thanked those involved in the creation of the […]

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  • AIRLINK COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL PROVING FLIGHT TO ST HELENA

    22 August 2017

    Airlink’s Embraer E190-100IGW aircraft departed St Helena Airport at 3.11pm this afternoon, Tuesday 22 August 2017, having carried out a successful proving flight to St Helena. The aircraft is on its way to Johannesburg, South Africa. The proving flight was for Airlink to demonstrate to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) operational proficiency in […]

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  • GOVERNOR LISA WELCOMES AIRLINK TO ST HELENA

    22 August 2017

    At a reception held at Plantation House yesterday evening, Governor Lisa Phillips welcomed to St Helena personnel arriving on Airlink’s proving flight to the Island. Guests at the reception included the CEO of Airlink, Rodger Foster, members of Airlink’s marketing and ground operations team, the two flight crews that will operate the St Helena route, […]

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  • SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN

    22 August 2017

    REMINDER A new Sustainable Economic Development Plan is currently being developed for St Helena. The objectives of the Plan are to:  Provide a vision for the Island’s economic growth Help investors understand St Helena’s strengths as a place to do business Provide direction for decision making, to make it easier for businesses which contribute to […]

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  • APPLICATIONS FOR CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS

    22 August 2017

    REMINDER  The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for UK Government scholarships to study in the UK in 2018/2019. Applications for Chevening Scholarships are now open until Tuesday, 7 November 2017, with applications to be submitted via: www.chevening.org/apply Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship […]

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  • AIRLINK TEAM ARRIVE AT ST HELENA AIRPORT

    21 August 2017

    The Airlink Embraer E190-100IGW aircraft landed successfully at St Helena Airport at around 11.34am this morning, Monday 21 August 2017. There were 34 persons onboard, the majority from Airlink.  The team includes: CEO of Airlink, Rodger Foster The two flight crews that will operate the St Helena route Personnel from Airlink’s marketing team and ground […]

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  • FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

    18 August 2017

    DEADWOOD ROAD St Helena Police are asking the occupants of the vehicle that drove along the Haul Road in the direction of Rupert’s between 2.15am and 2.45am on the morning of Saturday, 12 August 2017, to please come forward and speak to them. Acting Detective Inspector David Honan, the senior investigating officer involved in the […]

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  • AIRLINK TO CARRY OUT TRIAL FLIGHT TO ST HELENA

    18 August 2017

    Weather permitting, Airlink will carry out a ‘proving flight’ to St Helena on Monday, 21 August 2017, using an Embraer E190-100IGW aircraft. The flight is expected to arrive at St Helena Airport at 10.30am (local time). The aircraft will be carrying around 35 passengers – a mixture of Airlink Senior Management and representatives from the […]

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  • GILLIAN FRANCIS SWORN IN AS ACTING CHIEF SECRETARY

    16 August 2017

    Assistant Chief Secretary (Support), Gillian Francis, was today, Tuesday 15 August 2017, sworn in as Acting Chief Secretary (see photo attached). Gillian took the prescribed oaths in the Governor’s Office and will begin her role immediately following the departure of Chief Secretary Roy Burke on overseas leave. Roy is due to return on 1 October […]

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