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St Helena Government is pleased that St Helena’s air service provision with Airlink will resume and is expected to commence towards the end of March 2022. This will include a fortnightly service between Johannesburg and St Helena and the monthly inter-island service with Ascension Island. 

The actual service commencement date and date for when ticket sales will ‘go live’ should be announced in early December 2021.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Airlink service has been suspended since March 2020. Stakeholders will now be working with Airlink over the coming months in readiness for the resumption of flights between St Helena and South Africa. Thanks are extended to Airlink for their ongoing support and commitment during these difficult times.

In order to maintain access to the Island, Titan Airways charter flights between the UK, St Helena and Ascension will continue between November 2021 and March 2022. Scheduled dates for Titan flights to depart the UK are:

*See flight schedule below

Due to lack of demand, the Titan flight on 28 March 2022 has been cancelled. Passengers booked on this flight will be contacted and may move their bookings to an earlier Titan flight or transition to an Airlink flight.

For UK and St Helena bookings on Titan flights please continue to contact: flight.reservations@solomons.co.sh or on tel: +290 22523. For bookings on the Ascension Titan flights please contact: flight.bookings@ascension.gov.ac.

Titan has been instrumental in maintaining access to St Helena through providing charter flights during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Thanks are extended to Titan for their continued support.

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#StHelena #Airlink #Flights #TitanAirways

SHG
23 November 2021

Harford Primary School Teacher, Robyn Yon-Bowers, has successfully passed her Initial Teacher Training Programme and has achieved an Open University Certificate in Teaching & Learning and a Cambridge (Level 4) Teaching & Learning Certificate.

The Initial Teacher Training Programme was carried out over a three-year period, and during this time, Robyn worked in all three Primary Schools to gain experience from different teachers.

Robyn said:

“It has been an incredible journey over the past three years. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with different teachers and other education professionals. My knowledge of young children and education has developed immensely, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio for providing me with this opportunity.”

Portfolio Director of Education, Skills & Employment, Wendy Benjamin, added:

“Well done Robyn for completing your Initial Teacher Training Programme. I encourage you to continue to grow and learn as you develop as a teacher.”

Congratulations are extended to Robyn!

#StHelena #SaintSuccess #AltogetherBetterForChildren&YoungPeople

SHG

23 November 2021

Harford Primary School’s Reception Teacher, Candice Thomas, has successfully completed her Cambridge (Level 4) Teaching & Learning course following a year of study.

The course was studied via distance learning with support from on-Island mentor, Robyn Sim.

Candice commented:

“I am very pleased to have completed this course, which will enable me to put into practice in my classroom all I have learnt throughout the course. It was not easy having to study via distance learning but having completed it now, I can say it is very rewarding. I would like to thank all colleagues, family and friends who have supported me throughout my study, special thanks to my mentor, Miss Robyn Sim, who helped tremendously.”

Portfolio Director of Education, Skills & Employment, Wendy Benjamin, added:

“Well done to Candice for this achievement! I look forward to seeing Candice take the next step in her career path and work towards gaining the Diploma in Teaching and Learning to grow and learn as a teacher!”

Congratulations are extended to Candice!

#StHelena #SaintSuccess #AltogetherBetterForChildren&YoungPeople

SHG

23 November 2021

Newly Trained Teacher, Christy Bedwell, has recently achieved a Certificate in Teaching & Learning in Primary Education, following two years of study.

For the first year, the course was led by previous on-Island Teacher Trainer Advisor, Gary Cameron, and Open University tutors. In the second and third year, the course was led by previous on-Island Teacher Trainer Advisor, Frazer Stone.

Christy commented:

“Studying for this qualification has been a wonderful experience with both challenges and rewards. I am pleased to have made this achievement in my career. I am looking forward to continuing to develop my teaching practice and make a difference in education on St Helena. Thank you to all who have supported and encouraged me throughout my studies.”

Portfolio Director of Education, Skills & Employment, Wendy Benjamin, added:

“Well done Christy for completing your initial teacher training. Your hard work has paid off. I look forward to seeing you grow and develop as a teacher.”

Congratulations are extended to Christy!

#StHelena #SaintSuccess #AltogetherBetterForChildren&YoungPeople

SHG

23 November 2021

During the week of Monday, 15, to Sunday, 21 November 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 46 reports. No arrests were made.


Reports made related to Theft, Underage drinking on a licensed premises, Criminal damage, Assault, Civil dispute, Concern for safety, Request for Police assistance, Anti-social behaviour, a domestic incident and road traffic offences.

During the week Police proactively carried out a number of community engagements as well as serving summons.

Until next time, have a good week and stay safe.

SHG
23 November 2021

The Rehabilitation of Side Path Road Project works continue to progress, and is now 21% ahead of the Project’s scheduled timeline. 

The hillside excavation is now complete, with the excavation of the Road pavements at 76%, meaning the Project is at 88% of overall completion. 

Health and Safety continues to be managed to strict requirements and we are pleased to report that there have not been any incidents to date.

It has been reported that persons are still parking in front of the barriers and ‘no-parking’ signs that are placed within the area of the General Hospital in Jamestown.  We appeal once again to drivers to respect the no-parking arrangements to help ensure that essential access points, particularly for emergency vehicles, are kept clear at all times. Drivers are asked to comply with the no-parking arrangements around the Hospital.  Should parking problems persist, vehicle registration numbers will be noted and reported to the Police.

If you have any immediate queries in relation to the Side Path Road Project, Site Supervisor, Chris Williams, can be contacted on tel: 67424.

SHG
23 November 2021

The contracted works on the Container Freight Station Yard (CFS) in Ruperts is currently 63% into the timeline set for contract completion.  

The completion of overall Excavation works, Reinforcement and Concrete Casting is currently at 25%. 

Health and Safety continues to be managed to strict requirements and we are pleased to report that there have not been any incidents to date.

Site Supervisor, Paul Loosely, is on-site and can be contacted on tel: 25482 if members of the public have any immediate queries.

SHG
23 November 2021

During the week of Monday, 15, to Sunday, 21 November 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 46 reports. No arrests were made.

Reports made related to Theft, Underage drinking on a licensed premises, Criminal damage, Assault, Civil dispute, Concern for safety, Request for Police assistance, Anti-social behaviour, a domestic incident and road traffic offences.

During the week Police proactively carried out a number of community engagements as well as serving summons.

Until next time, have a good week and stay safe.

SHG
23 November 2021

The Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolio’s Veterinary and Livestock Section will shortly have limited professional veterinary skills within their team due to the Senior Veterinary Officer completing his contract with St Helena Government. As a result, the Section’s services to veterinary clients will be reduced until a new Senior Veterinary Officer is able to take up post.

Our focus will be on continuing the routine services that the local paravets can provide.  The following services will therefore be affected from the week commencing Monday, 22 November 2021:

All queries and feedback can be directed to the Veterinary Services Officer, Ken Henry, via ken.henry@sainthelena.gov.sh or Agriculture Development Officer, Andrea Timm, via andy.timm@sainthelena.gov.sh or on tel: 24724.

The public is thanked in advance for your patience and understanding during the period we are without a Senior Veterinary Officer and until we can provide our full range of veterinary services once more.

SHG
19 November 2021

The annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), which brings together political leaders from the OTs and UK Ministers, took place between Monday, 15, and Wednesday, 17 November 2021. The JMC was chaired by the Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP, Minister for the Overseas Territories.

The JMC is the principal forum for high level dialogue between the governments of the Overseas Territories and the UK.  The JMC covers a wide spectrum of issues of mutual interest including promoting good governance, law and order improvements, sustainable economies, social development, environmental improvement and addressing health concerns.

In line with COVID-19 guidance, this year’s JMC was a much smaller event with sessions available both in person and virtually. St Helena Government’s UK Representative, Kedell Worboys MBE, was in attendance at the event in London whilst the Chief Minister and Ministers attended via a virtual link from the Island. Relevant officials were also able to observe the proceedings.

JMC Virtual Link with Chief Minister

Topics for debate included:

St Helena’s Chief Minister made interventions during discussions on the Environment and Oceans, the relationship between UK Government and the Overseas Territories, Economic Resilience, Health, Law Enforcement and Inclusivity.

Chief Minister Julie Thomas said:

“Having the opportunity to participate in this, our inaugural JMC, was indeed a pleasure and one that I and my ministers found informative and enlightening.  Meeting UK Ministers together with fellow Political Leaders from the Overseas Territories, highlighted the importance of partnership working and the need to nurture and build solid relationships with our OT family.  It was apparent that many of the Territories have similar concerns and challenges, but discussion also highlighted the risk of having a one-size-fits-all approach.  St Helena must embrace these opportunities to bring to the forefront our unique challenges but we must also recognise the value in utilising these events to place emphasis on what we have achieved, so that our successes can also be used by our OT colleagues as blueprints.   I believe that as a Government we need to do more in communicating our achievements, which could ultimately lead to accessing resources both technical and financial, which currently remain untapped.” 

Following the JMC the Chief Minister also had a bilateral meeting with Minister Milling.

The JMC is a meeting between political leaders. As such, Governors from the OTs, who are public servants, attend as observers and do not take part in the political discussions during each session.

Announced at this week’s JMC was the New ‘Blue Shield’ Programme for UK Overseas Territories. The Blue Shield Programme is a new UK Government initiative aimed at tackling the challenges of illegal fishing and unlawful marine activities around the UK OTs. It will help UK OTs strengthen the management and enforcement of their oceans. Further details are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-blue-shield-for-uk-overseas-territories-to-defend-oceans

Scholarship Student, Shelby Bargo, currently studying Ocean Science and Marine Conservation at Plymouth University, also had the opportunity to represent St Helena at a reception during the JMC with HRH the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William.

Shelby Bargo and other young people from the OTs

During the session Shelby, along with other young people, were split into two groups to speak with the Duke. Heads of Delegations also met the Duke and all other JMC participants were present. The young people from the OTs were able to speak about environmental work, what they are studying at university, life in an OT and other interests.

Shelby said:

“It was an amazing opportunity to meet and speak directly to HRH Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and to network with students from other Overseas Territories. I got to share with the Duke and the rest of the students, details about our Island and culture, the negative impacts we are experiencing as a result of climate change and the efforts that are being made by St Helena to reduce them.”

The Duke of Cambridge’s address at this event can be viewed online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHW9DuNkOh8

Four photos are attached to this release.

#StHelena #JMC

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SHG
18 November 2021