St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • WHARF CLOSURE

    4 February 2014

    Due to the arrival of the RMS on Thursday 6 February 2014, the Wharf will be closed to the public and merchants from 2pm, or – in case of any changes in the scheduled arrival time – one hour before the RMS arrives. No collection of goods or cargo can take place after this time. […]

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  • EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST ARRIVES

    3 February 2014

    Arriving on-Island on Thursday 6 February will be Educational Psychologist Grainne Mckenna.  Grainne will be working within the Education Directorate during February, March and April this year. Whilst on Island Grainne will be visiting all the schools and conducting detailed individual assessments of children and young people, with the goal of improving learning within the […]

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  • PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING – AGENDA

    3 February 2014

    The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will meet formally on Monday 10 February 2014 at 9am in the Court House, Jamestown. The public are invited to attend. The Agenda is as follows:                                                    1.    Introduction by PAC Chairperson                                                                     2.    St Helena Government: Financial Statements 2011-2012 and Audit Management Letter   In Attendance:  Financial Secretary and […]

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  • NEW DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    31 January 2014

    Susan O’Bey, currently SHG’s Director of Strategic Policy and Planning, has been appointed as Enterprise St Helena’s new Deputy Chief Executive for Economic Development.  Susan’s new role – which she will take up next week – will include supporting the incoming Chief Executive to deliver Enterprise St Helena’s strategic agenda, enabling its business plan to […]

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  • RMS ARRIVAL TODAY

    31 January 2014

      Due to very favourable weather conditions and good speed, the RMS St Helena’s estimated time of arrival at St Helena is now 4.30pm this afternoon (Friday 31 January) – improving upon the 7.30pm timing previously advised. SHG 31 January 2014

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  • HM CUSTOMS AND REVENUE – NEW CONTACT DETAILS

    30 January 2014

    HM Customs and Revenue (HMCR) would like to advise the public that with immediate effect all telephone communication for HM Customs, Port Management and Income Tax should be directed through the HMCR switchboard on telephone 22287. Please note that all other numbers previously associated with these sections are no longer in use. SHG 30 January […]

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  • RMS SHIPPING SCHEDULE

    30 January 2014

    Executive Council met today with one item on the Open Agenda – the new RMS Shipping Schedule for 2015 to 2016.  The proposed schedule was agreed by ExCo and is attached.  The new schedule runs from 25 March 2015 to 12 April 2016.  For convenience, the current full RMS schedule is below.   Complete Schedule […]

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  • RMS UPDATE

    29 January 2014

    Following the diversion of the RMS to Walvis Bay, Namibia, on Monday 27 January 2014, due to a medical emergency onboard, the vessel is now en-route to St Helena. Her estimated time of arrival is 7.30pm on Friday 31 January 2014. Pending weather conditions, this time might be improved upon slightly. It is intended to […]

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  • RMS DIVERSION – UPDATE

    29 January 2014

    At 2.30pm this afternoon, local time, the RMS arrived at the pilot station in Walvis Bay, Namibia, as planned. Shortly after, two paramedics came onboard from a launch, and the patient was prepared for evacuation. The transfer went smoothly and family members accompanied the patient, who has now been transferred to hospital. At 3.40pm local […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 2014

    28 January 2014

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 28 January 2014, at 09.30am.  There was one item on the open agenda. This item was the proposed RMS Shipping Schedule for 2015-2016.  This schedule had previously been distributed to stakeholders for consultation, and a variety of responses were received.  A question had been raised about the possibility of a […]

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