St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • ACCESS TO WHARF

    29 October 2015

    HM Customs & Port Control would like to advise that the Wharf will be closed to the public for two hours from 8.30am to 10.30am on Friday 30 October 2015, to enable the Rock Guards to remove the safety barrier and any loose debris above the Freight Terminal.   SHG 29 October 2015

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  • MAN CHARGED WITH OFFENCES FOLLOWING DISTURBANCE

    28 October 2015

    Following the report of a disturbance during the early hours of Saturday 24 October 2015 at an address in Two Gun Saddle, a 40 year old man from Two Gun Saddle was charged on Tuesday 27 October with offences under the Firearms, Public Order and Road Traffic Ordinances. He appeared before Jamestown Magistrates Court on […]

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  • TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY

    27 October 2015

    The Education Committee has designated Friday 6 November, as St Helena Teacher Appreciation Day 2015.  This comes from a new emphasis within the Directorate on promoting the value of education and educators in the future of St Helena.  On this day, the entire community is encouraged to show their appreciation for the teachers who have […]

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  • FORMAL MEETING OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE

    27 October 2015

    WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2015 The second formal session (for 2015) of the Public Accounts Committee will take place on Wednesday, 11 November, at 10am in the Court House, Jamestown. The Order Paper for the meeting is as follows: Chairman’s Address St Helena Line Limited St Helena Audit Service: St Helena Airport Project Overview Audit In […]

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  • MAJOR INCIDENT EXERCISE

    27 October 2015

     FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER 2015 A Major Incident Exercise took place on Friday 23 October 2015 to test the emergency services’ response to a simulated Airport emergency. The scenario was a challenging one and was the first time the Airport emergency services were deployed with the local teams. Overall, whilst there were many lessons learned, the […]

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  • APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS

    27 October 2015

    DEADLINE – TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2015 “I was awarded my Chevening Scholarship to start a Doctorate as a mature student in 2007. Chevening funded my fares, my fees and my first year of expenses – giving me the opportunity to study social policy at a high level in a top university and to optimise many […]

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  • UPDATE ON FISH PROCESSING FACILITY

    27 October 2015

      Following the press release of 21 July 2015 regarding the future of the Rupert’s Cold Storage & Fish Processing Plant – which called for EOIs for its continued operation – the multi-stakeholder working group has implemented an interim proposal for the plant to continue to support the fishing industry. After the withdrawal of the […]

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  • HEALTH MATTERS

    26 October 2015

    MEN’S HEALTH – ‘MOVEMBER’ November is Men’s Health Month and men all over the world are growing moustaches to raise awareness about men’s health issues.  So men, why not join in and become a ‘Mo Bro’. What is Movember All About? Movember’s primary objective is to raise awareness around all men’s health issues, but specifically […]

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  • SPECIAL EXCO MEETING – WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER 2015

    26 October 2015

    Executive Council will meet on Wednesday, 28 October 2015, at 11.30am in the Council Chamber, for the following Special Open Agenda item:   Employment Rights Bill Juries Amendment Bill Environmental Protection – Bill for an Ordinance Mental Health & Mental Capacity Bill Government of St Helena Financial Statements 2012/13 Executive Council Members are: Lawson Henry, […]

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  • PROPOSED NEW FOOD SAFETY ORDINANCE

    26 October 2015

    BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS – Part 2 Although Bed & Breakfasts (B&Bs) do not often provide evening meals and aren’t  likely to have a professional kitchen, there is still legislation to adhere to, and whilst Environmental Health will adopt a policy of less frequent visits to smaller businesses, B&Bs need to show that they are […]

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