St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • CONSULTATION ON ROAD TRAFFIC BILL & PRINCIPLES OF JAMESTOWN PARKING REVIEW

    27 October 2016

    The public is informed that the draft Road Traffic Bill is currently out for public consultation. The Bill is significantly important to all motorists and road users. A series of public meetings to discuss this Bill, and the Principles of the Jamestown Parking Review, will be held at 7pm at the following venues on the […]

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  • ST HELENA AIRPORT RE-CERTIFIED

    26 October 2016

    Another milestone for St Helena Airport was achieved today, Wednesday 26 October 2016, with Air Safety Support International (ASSI) issuing a second Aerodrome Certificate to St Helena Airport – having been satisfied that the Airport infrastructure, aviation security measures and air traffic control service complies with international aviation safety and security standards. These re-issued approvals […]

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  • ROCKFALL AT LADDER HILL

    26 October 2016

    TUESDAY 25 OCTOBER 2016 Just before 8pm yesterday evening, Tuesday 25 October 2016, Police received a report from a vigilant member of the public of a rockfall on Ladder Hill.  Police attended and confirmed this to be the case and responded accordingly, closing the road and informing the Rock Guards of the fall. This rockfall was […]

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  • ART VIEWING IN GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

    26 October 2016

    Prince Andrew School GCSE art students – Shelby Bargo, R-Jay Fuller, Keira Francis, Laura Duncan, Jean-Paul George and Mic Kail Harris – had the opportunity to showcase their artwork created for Governor Lisa Phillips’ Office on Tuesday 25 October 2016 Attending the viewing were members of the students’ families, teaching staff from Prince Andrew School, […]

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  • NEW RECRUIT FOR VETERINARY TEAM

    26 October 2016

    Senior Veterinary Officer, Catherine Mann (photo attached), arrived on St Helena on Tuesday, 11 October 2016. Catherine is on a three year contract as the Government Veterinary Officer and traditional vet. Her role is to provide care and treatment for all animals, including the tortoises at Plantation. She will also lead on conducting weekly clinics […]

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  • VISITING THE BENEFITS OFFICE

    26 October 2016

    Members of the public are advised that they can arrange to meet with Claims Officers to discuss Unemployment Benefits, Income Related Benefits or Basic Island Pension by calling 22605 on weekdays between 8.30am to 4pm.  Persons are welcome to visit the Benefits Office in the Post Office Building to arrange an appointment but should note […]

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  • NO SIGNIFICANT RAIN FORECAST

    25 October 2016

    RESIDENTS URGED TO LIMIT WATER CONSUMPTION The St Helena Resilience Forum urgently advises the public to reduce their water consumption. The Forum is responsible for monitoring and managing risks that can affect the safety of the community as a whole, it comprises senior officers from the Emergency Services, SHG, CONNECT and SURE. As exceptionally dry […]

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  • ST HELENA ENERGY STRATEGY ENDORSED

    25 October 2016

    An Energy Strategy for St Helena was endorsed by the Environment & Natural Resources Committee at their meeting on Thursday 20 October 2016. The strategy has been developed for St Helena with the primary aim to increase the Island’s use of renewable energy, through a mixed model of harvesting natural resources, as well as supporting […]

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  • COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM STRENGTHENED

    25 October 2016

    A new Clinical Psychologist for the Health Directorate, Esther John (photo attached), arrived on St Helena on Tuesday, 11 October 2016. Esther is here on a two year contract and joins the Community Mental Health Team to provide interventions for any psychological needs which may arise. In her role, Esther will provide counselling and therapy […]

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  • NEW DETECTIVE CONSTABLE ARRIVES

    25 October 2016

    Detective Constable (Offender Management), John Clark (photo attached), arrived on Island on Tuesday 11 October 2016 to undertake the specialised role of preventing offenders from reoffending. John is initially on St Helena for 18 months. John will review cases and investigations concerning offenders living in the community to ensure compliance with the registration requirements to […]

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