St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • CONSTITUENCY SURGERIES IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

    15 August 2016

    Councillor Derek Thomas will be holding constituency surgeries for the public during August and September 2016. These surgeries are an opportunity for constituents to discuss matters affecting them, face-to-face with Councillor Thomas. If constituents have a shared concern, they can be seen together. Once the discussion has taken place, constituents will be sent a written […]

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  • STUDENT AWARDED COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

    12 August 2016

    Kyle Shoesmith of Half Tree Hollow (photo attached) will depart St Helena on 27 August 2016 having secured a Commonwealth Scholarship (Undergraduate) Award, offered exclusively to the Overseas Territories. Kyle will study for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Portsmouth, commencing in September this year. Kyle said: “I chose […]

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  • PRINCE ANDREW SCHOOL AWARDS

    10 August 2016

    Prince Andrew School held its annual Celebration of Achievements assembly on Wednesday 10 August 2016. Students, parents and invited guests – including Acting Governor Sean Burns and Mrs Burns, Councillor Christine Scipio-O’Dean, Mr Nigel Dollery, Father Dale Bowers and the Director of Education & Employment, Mrs Shirley Wahler – gathered in the school hall to […]

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  • SHG – WORKING FOR YOU, DELIVERING FOR YOU

    10 August 2016

    The last twelve months has seen a significant number of positive developments on St Helena that have helped SHG deliver the Island’s three national goals – A Vibrant Economy Providing Opportunities for All to Participate, Strong Community and Family Life and Effective Management of the Environment. Some of the top achievements supported by SHG over […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 9 AUGUST 2016

    9 August 2016

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 9 August 2016, with one item on the Open Agenda.  This related to the undertakings and resolutions made at the formal meeting of Legislative Council held on 18 July 2016.  Progress on the various actions would be tracked and circulated to Members on a monthly basis.  Of particular interest is […]

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  • SCHOLARSHIP STUDENT GRADUATES

    9 August 2016

    Post-School Scholarship student, Chloe Terry of Young’s Valley (photo attached), has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Air Transport Management, from Loughborough University in the UK, after three years of study. Studying for her Degree in Air Transport Management provided Chloe with a critical, comprehensive, and practical understanding of the structure and […]

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  • BYE-ELECTION 2016

    9 August 2016

    DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS – WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST  The public is reminded that the last day and time for receiving Nominations to elect a Member to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council is 12 noon on Wednesday, 24 August 2016.  All nominations should be delivered within this time to the Returning Officer, Mrs Gillian Francis, […]

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  • RUPERT’S VALLEY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

    8 August 2016

    PUBLIC MEETINGS A final draft of the Rupert’s Valley Development Plan (RVDP) is now out for public consultation as per Regulation 3(2) of the Land Planning and Development Control (Development Plans) Regulations, 2013. Public meetings to discuss the final draft Plan will take place this week on the following evenings starting at 7pm: Tuesday, 9 […]

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  • APPLICATIONS FOR THE UK GOVERNMENT’S PRESTIGIOUS CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS

    8 August 2016

    NOW OPEN The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2017/18 Chevening Scholarships via www.chevening.org/apply from today, Monday 8 August 2016, until Tuesday, 8 November 2016. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a Master’s Degree at any UK […]

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  • LIQUOR LICENCE INSPECTIONS

    8 August 2016

    The Police and Fire Service will be carrying out their annual Liquor Licence Inspections during September and October 2016. Anyone with queries about the inspections should contact the following Officers: Police Service – Sergeant Tony Clingham on tel: 22626                                 […]

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