St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Release Archive

  • New Procurement Regulations Implemented

    30 September 2013

    The Governor has recently approved the new Procurement Regulations which replace the Contract Regulations 2006. The new Procurement Regulations have introduced a number of new concepts that reflect a more modern procurement approach and are therefore significantly different to the old Contract Regulations, the main changes being: •The threshold before the regulations apply has risen […]

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  • Successful Phonics Information Evening

    27 September 2013

    A Phonics Information evening was held at Pilling Primary School for parents of children in the Foundation Stage, Nursery and Reception, on Wednesday 25 September 2013. The evening was led by the Advisor for Early Years Education, Vivienne Ward, who spoke to lots of parents about how the teaching of Phonics helps children learn to […]

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  • New Members of Media Standards Commission Appointed

    27 September 2013

    With effect from 26 September 2013, Mr Rodney Buckley and Mr George Stevens have been appointed by His Excellency Governor Capes as Members of the St Helena Media Standards Commission. The St Helena Media Standards Commission was formed under the Media Standards Ordinance 2011 to monitor and enforce media standards on St Helena and oversee […]

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  • Architect Leaves Post

    27 September 2013

    SHG’s Conservation Architect, James Stewart is to leave his post in October. James has been employed with SHG since late 2012 and has focused on a number of key infrastructure projects on the Island such as the temporary Challenging Behaviour Unit and the Jamestown Wharf development. Acting Environmental and Natural Resources Director, Paul McGinnety commented: […]

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  • EXEMPTION OF WATER BOTTLES LIFTED

    25 September 2013

    The temporary exemption of water bottles (including bottled water) and water containers from Customs Duty has now been lifted.  Throughout the period of the water shortage on Island, there was a raised concern that if the situation worsened retailers could not meet the demand of the public.  Reducing the level of duty was done to […]

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  • OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME

    24 September 2013

    The new Apprenticeship Scheme approved in March this year will be officially launched at the Careers Fair during the opening of the Fair at 10 am on Wednesday the 9 October 2013.  This Scheme makes provision for people of differing ages to access work based training and academic studies.  The scheme aims to provide purposeful […]

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  • LIFTING OF BOIL WATER NOTICE

    24 September 2013

    Connect Saint Helena are pleased to advise the lifting of the boil water notice in the Redhill treatment area.  On 12 June 2013 Connect St Helena issued a press release indicating that because of the problems experienced in supplying water to the Redhill Distribution area, the water quality could not be guaranteed and advised customers […]

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  • CAREERS FAIR 2013

    24 September 2013

    The Careers Fair 2013 is to be held at Prince Andrew School on 9 October from 10am to 5pm. A Careers Fair was held last year and was the first in 6 years.  Due to the emphasis of private sector development & recruitment, it was evaluated that the Careers Fair should be held more frequently, […]

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  • AUTOMATED DATA SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMS MOVES AHEAD

    24 September 2013

      St Helena is soon to introduce the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA). This web based system will improve efficiency and speed in the acceptance and clearance of cargo, tax and other paper transactions.  As well as improving and developing Government and statistical information; vital for accurate planning and budgeting. To install and operate […]

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  • HORSE POINT LANDFILL SITE REDEVELOPMENT

    20 September 2013

    SHG is preparing the documentation for Basil Read to redevelop the Horse Point landfill site. This is an important component of the Airport Project. The redevelopment will reduce the bird strike risk to aircraft by preventing the exposure of organic waste, which is a food source for birds.  This will also extend the life of […]

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