St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN FISH PROCESSING & STORAGE FACILITY

    22 July 2015

      Following the press release of 7 May 2015 regarding the future of the Rupert’s Cold Storage and Fish Processing plant, a multi-stakeholder working group was established to examine how the processing and storage plant at Rupert’s could continue to support the fishing industry, following the withdrawal of the existing operator, Argos. SHG is currently […]

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  • UPDATED AIRPORT Q & As AVAILABLE ONLINE

    21 July 2015

    The public is advised that updates to the directory of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Airport Project are now available via the Access website at http://www.sainthelenaaccess.com/news/faqs/. The FAQs are divided into topics and information can be found on project background, design and construction, environmental considerations, emergency planning, health aspects, Airport certification and operational readiness, […]

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  • HEALTH MATTERS – SAMARITANS AWARENESS DAY

    21 July 2015

    This article is written to coincide with Samaritans Awareness Day on Friday 24 July. The Samaritans’ phone number, 20000, connects to the UK and is free. Nearly a third of people in the UK say they don’t like to burden others with their problems, according to research for the charity Samaritans and – although this […]

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  • REPORT IT, SORT IT

    21 July 2015

      The Report It, Sort It initiative was mobilised with SHG employees on Friday 17 July 2015 and officially launched, Monday 20 July 2015.  This scheme allows members of the public to report minor faults – things like problems with street lamps, roads or waste disposal – to a dedicated SHG service and a dedicated […]

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  • ‘SEA LION’ AND ‘OCEAN RIDER’ TAKE TO THE SEAS

    20 July 2015

      At Rupert’s Bay on Friday, 17 July 2015, HE The Governor and Mrs Capes participated in a special ceremony during  which  the two new sea rescue boats were officially named and launched. Addressing the boat crews and a small group of people congregated at the Shears to witness the launch, the Governor commented on […]

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  • OIL REMOVAL FROM DARKDALE – UPDATE

    16 July 2015

    Further to the update issued on 9 July 2015 on the operation to remove fuel oil from the RFA Darkdale wreck, Andy Liddell of MOD’s Salvage & Marine Operations division has given more details of the team’s most recent work. Following the successful removal and disposal of high explosive shells from on and around the […]

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  • DAX RICHARDS APPOINTED ACTING FINANCIAL SECRETARY

    16 July 2015

    Assistant Financial Secretary, Dax Richards, has been appointed Acting Financial Secretary, following the departure of the substantive Financial Secretary, Colin Owen. Dax took the prescribed Oaths of Office in the presence of His Excellency, Governor Capes, this morning, Thursday 16 July 2015 (photo attached). Colin Owen and his family departed the Island today for a […]

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  • REMOTE OBSTACLE LIGHTS

    15 July 2015

    Members of the public may have noticed a series of red lights in the vicinity of the Airport.  These are Remote Obstacle Lights (ROLs) which Basil Read, in conjunction with sub-contractor Thales, has installed at King and Queen’s Rock, Bencoolen, Horsepoint, Bradley’s, Great Stone Top and The Barn.  There are 12 ROLs in total. The […]

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  • STATE OF THE ISLAND 2015

    14 July 2015

      St Helena’s first State of the Island report has today been published by the Corporate Policy & Planning Unit of SHG. The report provides a balanced view of the key issues and challenges facing St Helena using statistics an analysis, and including international comparisons where appropriate. Ian Smyth, Government Economist said: “The State of […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 14 JULY 2015

    14 July 2015

    Executive Council met today Tuesday 14 July 2015, with one item on the Open Agenda. His Excellency the Governor welcomed the new Members to Executive Council and members of the public in attendance. In the Open Agenda, Executive Council considered customs duty statutory concessions for agricultural importers to support the farming industry, taking account of […]

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