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  • EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING, 22 JANUARY 2014 – SUMMARY

    10 February 2014

    The Education Committee met on 22 January 2014 at the Education Learning Centre. Present at the meeting was Committee Chairman, Christine Scipio-O’Dean, and Councillors Nigel Dollery, Tony Duncan, Derek Thomas and Cyril George. Also in attendance were Director of Education Colin Moore, Advisory Teacher (ICT) Andy Day, Education Officer (Training) Wendy Benjamin, Advanced Skills Teacher (Maths) […]

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  • OVERSEAS TRAINING TO RAISE EXPERTISE

    7 February 2014

    Departing on the RMS on Friday 7February for a period of overseas training and exposure for the Education and Employment Directorate is Carol Youde (photo attached).  Carol is currently based in Pilling Primary School as an Advanced Skills Teacher (Maths), teaching Year 5/6.  Carol’s training in the UK will focus on developing her knowledge and […]

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  • NEW DEPUTY AIRPORT PROJECT DIRECTOR (ENVIRONMENT AND OPERATIONS

    7 February 2014

    The Air Access Office has appointed a new Deputy Airport Project Director (Environment & Operations) from 27 February 2014. Lauren Evans (photo attached) joins the Access team on a fixed contract until 31 March 2016, and her main role will be to facilitate the delivery of the Airport Project, with particular responsibility for the environmental […]

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  • EXCO MEETING – Tuesday 11 February 2014

    7 February 2014

    Open to the Public from 9.30am Executive Council will meet on Tuesday 11 February 2014 in the Council Chamber. Starting at 9.30am, the meeting will be open to the public for the following agenda items: Introduction of a New Housing Register and Allocations Policy Sale of Government Landlord Housing Application for Renewal of Broadcasting Licence […]

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  • BYE-ELECTION 2014 WRIT OF ELECTION AND NEW REGISTER OF ELECTORS PUBLISHED

    7 February 2014

    Governor Capes has today issued the Writ of Election, for the 12 March Bye-Election. The Writ confirms the last day and time for receiving Nominations to elect a Member to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council, following the resignation of Tony Green in December 2013. The last day and time for nominations is 12 […]

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  • WHARF CLOSURE

    6 February 2014

    Further to the announcement regarding the closure of the Wharf on the afternoon of Thursday 6 February through to 8.30am on Monday 10 February, HM Customs and the Port Authority wish to clarify that the closure on Saturday 8 Feb and Sunday 9 Feb will be to the general public only – and will not […]

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  • ELECTRO BIO–MEDICAL ENGINEER

    5 February 2014

    Jan Anderson arrived on Island on 17 February on a three and a half month contract with the Heath and Social Welfare Directorate as an Electro Bio-Medical Engineer. Jan explained:  “Electro Bio-Medical Engineering is about taking care of various machines used to treat patients.  They can be anything from anaesthesia to incubator equipment.  I ensure […]

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  • POLICE INSPECTOR TO DEVELOP NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING

    4 February 2014

    Arriving on-Island on Thursday 6 February will be Inspector Matthew (Matt) Webb from Sussex Police in the UK. During his three weeks on St Helena, Inspector Webb will be working with the St Helena Police Service to develop Neighbourhood (Community) Policing on the Island. Director of Policing, Trevor Botting, said: “I am delighted that Inspector […]

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  • 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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