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World Environment Day – St Helena awarded almost £1 million for conservation projects
5 June 2020
The UK Government has awarded almost £1 million for projects on St Helena to protect rare wildlife and vulnerable habitats to mark this year’s World Environment Day (5 June). Funding applications were recommended to ministers by the Darwin Expert Committee, which consists of experts from NGOs, government, academia, science and the private sector. Successful applications […]
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World Environment Day 2020
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Re-Opening Of Ladder Hill Road And Shy Road
5 June 2020
Ladder Hill Road and Shy Road have now re-opened as normal. This is due to CAN France having completed the final installation of rockfall barriers above Ladder Hill Road earlier than expected. SHG extends thanks to CAN France for the swift completion of the Ladder Hill rockfall protection measures. SHG 5 June 2020
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ALL RESIDENTS AT BRADLEY’S CAMP HAVE COMPLETED QUARANTINE
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5 June 2020
All residents of Bradley’s Camp who arrived to St Helena on the recent charter flight have fulfilled their 14-day quarantine requirements, and have now all left the camp. Senior Biomedical Scientist, Geoffrey Benjamin, said: “A total of 50 COVID-19 tests were carried out. Apart from the validation runs – this was the first batch of […]
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Nursery Provision
4 June 2020
The Education and Employment Directorate offers non-compulsory Nursery Education for all children between the ages of 3 and 4yrs. The Directorate will be in contact with parents/guardians of those children born on-Island and who are eligible to enter Nursery Education in the school year September 2020 – August 2021 to offer a place in Nursery […]
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HM Customs Office Closure
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4 June 2020
HM Customs would like to advise that their office at the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to the public on Friday, 5, and Tuesday, 9June 2020. This closure is necessary to allow Can France to carry out rockfall protection measures on the wall along Sisters Walk. The Office will open for the issuing of cargo on […]
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UK funding provides welcome support for COVID-19 preparations on St Helena
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4 June 2020
The UK Government has provided funding, through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), for additional medical staff to support St Helena’s COVID-19 preparations. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed this week between the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and St Helena Government (SHG) for £380,000 to fund a general doctor, physiotherapist, anaesthetist, biomedical scientist, […]
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Public Health Committee Meeting Wednesday, 6 May 2020
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4 June 2020
The monthly meeting of the Public Health Committee (PHC) took place on Wednesday, 6 May 2020. Dr Tshinyambala Mbaie was introduced to the Committee as a new member of staff, having joined the Health Directorate in the capacity of General Practitioner (GP). He is currently employed on a two-year fixed-term contract. The Committee wished him […]
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Passport Applications – Update
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4 June 2020
HM Passport Office (HMPO) has informed the St Helena Immigration Service that they have recommenced the processing of applications for British Overseas Territories (St Helena) Passports as of Wednesday, 27 May 2020. The passports will be processed as usual by HMPO, however a delay is likely in the delivery of newly issued passports to St […]
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Comprehensive Development Area (CDA) At Bottom Woods West – Update
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3 June 2020
Works have commenced on the Comprehensive Development Area (CDA) at Bottom Woods West. This work includes site clearance and marking out of the road infrastructure. A positive response was received from local contractors to undertake the construction of Government Landlord homes on part of the CDA. Site and road excavations will commence shortly. Members of […]
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