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St Helena Police Report, 15-21 November 2021

During the week of Monday, 15, to Sunday, 21 November 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 46 reports. No arrests were made. Reports made related to Theft, Underage drinking on a licensed premises, Criminal damage, Assault, Civil dispute, Concern for safety, Request for Police assistance, Anti-social behaviour, a domestic incident and road […]

Reduced Veterinary Services, Week Commencing 22 November 2021

The Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolio’s Veterinary and Livestock Section will shortly have limited professional veterinary skills within their team due to the Senior Veterinary Officer completing his contract with St Helena Government. As a result, the Section’s services to veterinary clients will be reduced until a new Senior Veterinary Officer is able to […]

Booking A Driving Test November 2021 – January 2022

The public is advised that any persons needing to book a driving test between 18 November 2021 and 4 January 2022 should contact the Police Controllers at Coleman House on tel: 22626. The Police Controller will take your details and revert in due course with an appointment date and time.  The public is thanked in […]

Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2021

The annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), which brings together political leaders from the OTs and UK Ministers, took place between Monday, 15, and Wednesday, 17 November 2021. The JMC was chaired by the Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP, Minister for the Overseas Territories. The JMC is the principal forum for high level […]

Roots & Hooves Radio Programme

The Agriculture Section of the Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolio has recently started a series of radio programmes called ‘Roots & Hooves’ that will provide information to farmers, producers, and the general public on the services and support available. Through the regular radio programme, the Agriculture Section is aiming to increase general awareness around […]

Career Access St Helena Office Closure, Monday 22 November 2021

17 November 2021

The public are advised that the Career Access Office in Jamestown will be closed from 1pm on Monday, 22 November 2021, for staff development.  Normal opening hours will resume from 9am on Tuesday, 23 November 2021. If you have an urgent enquiry please leave a message at tel. 25832 and we will get back to […]

Ministers and Collective Responsibility

17 November 2021

St Helena Government is aware that this week’s Executive Council Meeting was a departure from previous practice where a development application was considered by Governor in Council in a closed session. Under the present constitutional arrangements Executive Council must be collectively responsible for all decisions it takes. This constitutional requirement expressly ensures that the whole […]

Constituency Meetings

The public is invited to attend the first round of constituency meetings with the newly elected Legislative Council. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your Councillors and raise any issues you might have. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in your district. Constituency meetings will take place at 7pm as […]

St Helena Police Report, 8 -14 November 2021

During the week of Monday, 8, to Sunday, 14 November 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 60 reports, resulting in three arrests. Three persons were arrested for affray and have now been charged to appear before the Magistrates Court. Other reports made related to harassment, burglary, cultivating a controlled drug, concern for […]

Remembrance Sunday Service 2021

16 November 2021

The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who had served or survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday, 14 November 2021. His Excellency, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook and Mrs Rushbrook attended. The Right Reverend […]