St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • VIRTUES PROJECT ON ST HELENA

    2 February 2015

    International Trainer and Master Facilitator of the Virtues Project, Nigel Ipp, will be visiting the Island from Wednesday 18 February 2015, to provide training and support through the Virtues Project – a global grassroots initiative to inspire the practice of virtues in everyday life. The Virtues Project has been facilitated on the Island previously with […]

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  • DEREK HENRY DEPARTS FOR OVERSEAS PLACEMENT

    30 January 2015

    Deputy Director of the Environment & Natural Resources Directorate, Derek Henry (photo attached), departs the Island tomorrow, Saturday 31 January 2015 – to undertake a six week placement with the Government of Jersey in the Channel Islands. This placement is funded by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s Diamond Jubilee Fund. The placement will allow Derek […]

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  • UPCOMING BYE-ELECTION – WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH 2015

    30 January 2015

    The electorate is reminded that there is one vacant seat on Legislative Council and because of this a Bye-election will take place on Wednesday 4 March 2015.  The Writ of Election will issue next week and this will state the last day and time for submitting nominations along with Polling Station details if a poll […]

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  • EXCO MEETING – Tuesday 3 February 2015 Open to the Public from 9.30am

    30 January 2015

    Executive Council will meet next Tuesday morning, 3 February 2015, in the Council Chamber. The meeting will be open to the public from 9.30am for the following Open Agenda item: Request for Approval of the United Nations Development Programme – Funded Project Proposal: Tackling Domestic Abuse. Executive Council Members are: Lawson Henry, Wilson Duncan, Leslie […]

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  • STATEMENT BY GOVERNOR ON SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS

    29 January 2015

    Many of you will have seen the recent articles in the international and local media concerning reports of child abuse and other sexual offences on St Helena. You will also be aware of media reporting about similar offences occurring in the UK and in other countries. St Helena is not alone in having to confront […]

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  • HEAT AFFECTED ROADS ON ST HELENA

    28 January 2015

    Due to the recent hot weather, the Roads Team has been treating the effects of overheated roads around the Island. The bitumen in the roads will start to melt when the road temperature reaches over 50 degrees Centigrade. The Roads Team will apply dust to heat affected roads and warning signs will be placed on […]

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  • CORRECTION – CARGO & BAGGAGE COLLECTION – FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2015

    28 January 2015

    It was announced yesterday that HM Customs would be closed on Friday 30 January 2015 between 8.30am and 11.30am for cargo and baggage collection. HM Customs would now like to advise the public and merchants that due to a change in circumstances, the service will not be closed and instead baggage and cargo may be […]

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  • OUTPATIENT CLINICS

    28 January 2015

    The public will be aware that outpatient clinics in the outlying districts have been temporarily out of operation due to staff shortages at the Hospital, and in the immediate term these clinics will remain closed. Taking into account the problems these closures have created for some patients – those having to travel to Jamestown to […]

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  • CARGO AND BAGGAGE COLLECTION – FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2015

    27 January 2015

    HM Customs advises the public and merchants that cargo and baggage will not be available for collection at the Wharf between 8.30am and 11.30am on Friday 30 January 2015 (because of a meeting). Cargo and baggage collection will resume at 11.30am (to 5.30pm) on the same day. No baggage or cargo will be issued on […]

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  • LIFELONG LEARNING AWARDS

    27 January 2015

    An awards ceremony was held at the Jamestown Community Centre on Tuesday, 20 January 2015, organised by Lifelong Learning Services (previously AVES). Attending the ceremony was Director of Education & Employment, Colin Moore, the Education and Employment Committee, awardees and invited guests. The ceremony awarded certificates to recipients who have completed Functional Skill Maths, English […]

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