Press Release Archive

  • SUPREME COURT IN SESSION

    The formal opening of the St Helena Supreme Court took place yesterday, Tuesday 18 November, at 2pm.  Various Civil and Criminal cases will be heard by the Supreme Court until Wednesday 10 December 2014. His Lordship, the Chief Justice, Charles Ekins Esq, entered the Courthouse accompanied by the Acting Sheriff of St Helena, Mr Harry […]

    Read more
  • PUBLIC VEHICLES DRIVING ON AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD RAISES SERIOUS CONCERNS

    In recent weeks, there has been a considerable increase in the unauthorised use of the Airport Access Road, leading to concerns about the safety of the public and protection of the environment. The Airport Access Road forms part of the Airport Project construction area and construction signs clearly demarcate those sections of the road where […]

    Read more
  • SHG UK REPRESENTATIVE’S OFFICE – NEW CONTACT DETAILS

    The public is advised that the SHG UK Representative, Mrs Kedell Worboys MBE and her team will be moving office on Thursday 20 November 2014. The current office will close operations from midday on Wednesday 19 November 2014, during which time it will be not be possible to contact the office by email or landline. […]

    Read more
  • GIS DAY 2014

    Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Day is a worldwide event held every year in more than 80 countries across the world. Celebrated for over a decade on the third Wednesday during Geography Awareness Week, GIS Day allows communities to participate in local events such as workshops, school assemblies, geography spelling bees and community expos. St Helena […]

    Read more
  • ANRD Vaccination Programme to Protect Chickens Against Newcastle Disease

    ANRD Vaccination Programme to Protect Chickens Against Newcastle Disease – 18 November 2014

    Read more
  • TWO NEW THEATRE TABLES DONATED TO GENERAL HOSPITAL

    The St Helena General Hospital has recently received two new operating tables (photos attached) from the Lund University Hospital in Sweden, sourced by the Medico Technical Engineer, Jorgen Larsson from the Swedish Hospital where our Senior Medical Officer, Dr Attila Frigyesi hails from. The tables are manufactured by Maquet (a multi-national German company which focuses […]

    Read more
  • COUNCILLOR CHRISTINE SCIPIO-O’DEAN RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS CONFERENCE

    Councillor Christine Scipio-O’Dean recently returned to the Island having attended the 60th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference and 34th Small Branches Conference in Cameroon, in October of this year. The 34th Small Branches Conference comprised of three plenary sessions: 1st Plenary Session – Establishing the role of a chairperson for small branches 2nd Plenary Session – The […]

    Read more
  • BILLS TO BE TAKEN TO FORMAL LEGCO

    A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on 11 December 2014.  The following Bills for Ordinances will be presented in the House:   Police Service (Amendment) Eliza Mary Lloyd Trust (Amendment) Aviation Coroners & Presumption of Death   All Bills may be viewed at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/committee-reports/ SHG 17 November 2014  

    Read more
  • ANNIVERSARY OF ST HELENA AIRPORT PROJECT

    3 November 2014, marked the 3rd Anniversary of the Airport Project.  Since the contract’s signing, the Airport has achieved many milestones, which includes the construction of the Airport Buildings and the filling of Dry Gut. A film looking back on these achievements will be shown on Local TV 1 at the following times:   17 […]

    Read more
  • REMINDER – USE OF THE WHARF

    The public is reminded that construction work will commence at the Wharf from 1 November 2014. The wharf will be closed to pedestrians and vehicular traffic between the hours of 16.00 & 08.30 Monday to Friday and from 16.00 Friday to 08.30 Monday. There will be controlled access to authorised vehicles, and a barrier will […]

    Read more