Press Release Archive

  • BY- ELECTION ON ST HELENA

    Following the resignation of Councillor Tony Green from Legislative Council, which took effect from Tuesday 17 December 2013, a resulting By-Election will be held on Wednesday 12 March 2014. The Proclamation to this effect will issue today. If you are over the age of 21 and interested in the Island’s affairs and her people, and […]

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  • By-Election on St Helena

    Following the resignation of Councillor Tony Green from Legislative Council, which took effect from Tuesday 17 December 2013, a resulting By-Election will be held on Wednesday 12 March 2014. The Proclamation to this effect will issue today. If you are over the age of 21 and interested in the Island’s affairs and her people, and […]

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  • Reappointment of Sheriff for St Helena

    Greta Pat Musk MBE JP has been reappointed today as Sheriff of St Helena by His Excellency Governor Capes. Mrs Musk took the prescribed Oaths before the Governor, in his office at the Castle. Mrs Musk’s appointment becomes effective from 1 January 2014 until 31 December 2014. The Sheriff of St Helena is nominally responsible […]

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  • Call of RMS on Sunday 22 December – Baggage Arrangments

    HM Customs wishes to advise the public of baggage arrangements for the next call of the RMS from Ascension, due to arrive on Sunday 22 December 2013. Baggage can be collected • On the day of arrival until 6pm (Sun 22 Dec 2013). • On Mon 23 Dec from 9.30am until 1.30pm, and again from […]

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  • EXCO REPORT: Tuesday 17 December 2013

    The first item under the open agenda was the Application to the Governor in Council to grant development permission under the Airport Development Ordinance 2006 for the revised Wharf, sea rescue facility and fuel pipeline at Rupert’s Bay. Representatives from Air Access, Halcrow and Basil Read were present for this agenda item.  A presentation was […]

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  • ST HELENA PLANT COLLECTION, PROPAGATION AND DISTRIBUTION POLICY

    The Environmental Management Division (EMD) currently has a ‘Native and Endemic Plant Collection, Propagation and Distribution Policy’ out for public consultation. The policy and supporting documents can be viewed at the EMD offices at Essex House and are also available on the SHG website at: (https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/). The policy has been devised after comprehensive consultation with […]

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  • EXCO MEETING – Tuesday 17 December 2013: Open to the Public from 9:30am

    Executive Council will meet on Tuesday 17 December 2013, in the Council Chamber. Commencing at 9.30am, the meeting will be open to the public for the following agenda items: Airport Development Ordinance 2006: Application to the Governor in Council for Approval of the Wharf proposed at Ruperts Bay; Rationalisation of the SHG Forest Estate; St […]

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  • Roads Progress to be shown on Local TV

      A short film showing progress on the roads works between the Briars and Gordons Post will be shown on local TV Channel 1 on 17 December 2013. On Monday 14 October 2013 the public were advised that the road between the Briars and Gordons Post would be closed for a 10 week period. In […]

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  • Pilling Primary SATS Evening

    In a recent open evening meeting at Pilling Primary School, parents of Year 5/6 pupils were given an insight into Secondary Attainment Testing (SATS) and in particular, how their children would be preparing for these tests. Organised by Head Teacher, Elaine Benjamin and Year 5/6 Teacher, Carol Youde the evening began with a welcome from […]

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  • Primary Schools’ Advent Services

    Advent is a season in the Christian year that begins before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. Each year, in celebration of Advent, Primary Schools on the Island hold traditional Advent Services for the public to attend. On 4 December, St James’ Church saw its pews fill with parents, members of the public and invited […]

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