News

SHRI signs MOU with SAERI MOU confirms that SHRI and SAERI will work together to strengthen and raise the profile of environmental research in the South Atlantic region SHRI looks forward to working with SAERI to bring about some exciting research projects South Atlantic research ties were strengthened this week when the St Helena Research […]

The Provisional Register of Electors was published on Monday, 10 May 2021. Now that the Provisional Register is published, eligible persons have up until 4pm on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, to make an application to amend the Register. Persons who are eligible to have their names included on the Register may apply to amend the […]

The Education and Employment Committee met on Wednesday, 14 April 2021 Risk Register, Training Needs Analysis and KPIs discussed   Prince Andrew School Homework and Student Council policies endorsed The monthly meeting of the Education and Employment Committee, took place on Wednesday, 14 April 2021. The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio’s Risk Register was converted […]

St Helena Police conduct education and awareness programme on common issues requiring Police attention Different topics will be discussed each week This week’s topic is Dog Ownership and the Law St Helena Police are currently conducting an education and awareness programme for the local community on common issues that require Police attention. Each week a […]

The following is a public announcement from the School Nurse Service: From 1 April 2021, the School Nurse Service is following the St Helena Child Screening Programme (SHCSP). This includes measuring all children in Reception, Year 6 and Year 9. The framework for the SHCSP will be in line with the National Child Measurement Programme […]

Following a successful tender process, a contract has been awarded to Ambledale Workshop Ltd for the construction of a new Meteorological Operations Building at Bottom Woods. Since April 2019 meteorological operations have continued in an ‘Expandacom’ Portakabin style building, following the demolition of the purpose-built building which had exceeded its life span of 25 years. […]

Today’s shuttle flight to Ascension Island by Titan Airways has unfortunately been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions on St Helena. The flight was scheduled to depart at 10am but with no improvements, the decision was made to cancel the flight on safety grounds – Safety of passengers and crew is paramount. St Helena Government […]

Samantha Thomas has recently been appointed Theatre Sister at the St Helena General Hospital. As part of her new role, Samantha is responsible for running and managing the theatre department. This includes liaising with all the surgical doctors and working with them to prioritise cases and organise theatre lists, as well as organising the equipment […]