News

  • Human Remains Uncovered During Custody Suite build

    During the build stage of the new Custody Suite at Coleman House, Jamestown, workers uncovered some fragmented bones which have since been identified as human remains.  Whilst it was not expected, there was always a possibility of uncovering human remains as the location of the build is at the edge of a former burial site […]

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  • Pharmacy Closed Tomorrow

    The Health Directorate regrets to advise that, due to staff illness,  the Pharmacy will not be open tomorrow morning, Saturday 31 October 2020. The Pharmacy is open as normal this afternoon, Friday 30 October, and on Monday, 2 November, so please bear this in mind if you are planning to collect a prescription. SHG30 October […]

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  • St Helena Community College IT Suite and Conference Facilities Closure

    The St Helena Community College (SHCC) would like to advise the public that their IT Suite and conference facilities will be closed tomorrow, Friday 30 October 2020. This closure is to enable maintenance works to be carried out. Any inconvenience caused is regretted. SHG29 October 2020

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  • ExCo Meeting – 3 November 2020

    Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 3 November A proposal for the recognition of exceptional service by non-Saints and two policies will be discussed on the Open Agenda ExCo Memos are available to view on the SHG Website Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 3 November 2020, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss […]

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  • St Helena Weekly Police Report – 19-25 October 2020

    During the week of Monday, 19, to Sunday, 25 October 2020, Police dealt with a total of 30 reports, resulting in two arrests. A person was arrested for breaching an Anti-Social Behaviour Order, being in possession of an offensive weapon measuring over three inches, affray, and criminal damage. As a result, this person was charged […]

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  • Exploratory Boreholes and Groundwater Drilling Project

    SHG has entered into a contract with Henry’s Contractors for the Exploratory Boreholes and Groundwater Drilling Project The exploratory drilling is estimated to take approximately two weeks The first task is to carry out a drilling test to assess the performance of the 310WW Trailer Drill Rig Following an open procurement exercise conducted in October […]

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  • Economic Development Committee Meeting Summary – Thursday, 22 October 2020

    Economic-Development-Committee

    EDC endorses Communications, Networks and Services, and Company Registry Policies The revised Fish Catch Limits Table and minor policy changes approved The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) took place on Thursday, 22 October 2020, and the following is a summary of the main items discussed: EDC endorsed the Policy on Communications Networks […]

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  • Winner of The School Nurse Service Logo Competition Announced

    School Nurses with competition winner, Tyler Anthony

    Tyler Anthony of Pilling Primary School has won the competition to design a logo for the Island’s School Nurse Service. The School Nurse Service launched the competition in mid-September and invited pupils from years 5 and 6 in Primary Schools and students from years 7 and 8 of Prince Andrew School to design a logo […]

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  • Refurbishment of Levelwood Public Toilets

    Public Toilets in Levelwood

    SHG has entered into a contract for the refurbishment of the Public Toilets in Levelwood General refurbishment works, upgrading of sanitary ware, and new lighting and windows will be installed Works are expected to be completed by the end of November 2020 St Helena Government has entered into a contract with Clint Fowler of Longwood […]

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  • November/December Charter Flight – Register Your Interest

    Titan Airways Charter Flight departing St Helena Airport

    The next Titan Airways charter flight will operate between the United Kingdom and St Helena during the week beginning 30 November 2020. Passengers considering travelling on this flight are asked to register their interest by 9am on Monday, 2 November 2020. This strict deadline is necessary to allow the aircraft and flight arrangements to be made. […]

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