Press Releases

St Helena Digital Economy Forum 2020 – Registration Open

Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum taking place on St Helena between 23 and 27 March 2020 International and local registration now open Sponsorship packages available The Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum – ‘Shifting landscapes and trends’ – hosted by St Helena Government, Enterprise St Helena and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) will take place on St Helena […]

International Day Of Education 2020

“The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Here on St Helena we are very fortunate. SHG recognises a child’s right to education and through the Education Ordinance, 2008, ensures that we are legally bound to provide education to […]

ExCo Meeting – Tuesday, 28 January 2020

Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 28 January 2020, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following Open Agenda items: Public Solicitors Fees St Helena World Heritage Status These papers (ExCo Memos) are available online at the following link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/councils/executive-council/. Members of the public who would like to view hard copies of the […]

St Helena Water Levels

22 January 2020

Surface flows continue to decline despite recent rainfall Current water stocks are around 40,000 cubic metres (35%) Consumption for the week fall within target levels At least a few weeks of heavy rainfall is still needed to help replenish stocks Despite recent spells of rain, especially in the mornings, surface flows to the Island’s reservoirs […]

ExCo Meeting

TUESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2020 Executive Council will meet on two occasions tomorrow, Tuesday 21 January 2020, in the Council Chamber. This is due to an urgent formal meeting of Legislative Council at 10am. The first meeting of ExCo is at 8.30am and the following item will be discussed on the Open Agenda: European Union Withdrawal […]

Urgent Formal LegCo Meeting

TUESDAY, 21 JANUARY 2020 An urgent formal meeting of Legislative Council will be held on 21 January to consider legislation arising from the EU Withdrawal Agreement The first sitting of the thirteenth meeting of LegCo will comprise of two Sessional Papers and two Motions put to the House The meeting will be broadcast live on […]

Councillors Essex And Scipio To Attend Overseas Conferences

Councillor Dr Corinda Essex will depart the Island on Tuesday, 21 January, to attend the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Small Branches Sustainable Economic Development Workshop in Malta from 28 January – 1 February 2020. The programme for this Conference includes workshops focusing on Economic Empowerment; trade opportunities and the development of the tourism sector, Social […]

Criminal Justice (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill, 2019

The Social & Community Development Committee has been conducting Public Consultation Meetings on the new Criminal Justice (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill, 2019. This legislation will create a Fixed Penalty Notice regime. At present most offences are dealt with by way of a criminal prosecution or a police caution. Fixed Penalty Notices will provide for minor […]

‘Green light’ for Judicial Service Section Relocation and Access to Justice Project

ExCo approves relocation of Judicial Service Section and Access to Justice Project Project to be funded from Economic Development Investment Programme Project provides a number of benefits to St Helena including protecting individuals living and working on-Island as they interact with the legal system The relocation of the Judicial Service Section and Access to Justice […]

Mauritian Health Delegation Exposure Visit

Delegation from Mauritian Health Ministry visiting between 21 and 25 January Visit will be used to share information on initiatives to reduce non-communicable diseases Fantastic opportunity to forge an ongoing relationship with the Mauritian Health Ministry A delegation from the Mauritian Health Ministry – Director of Health Services, Dr Bhooshun Ori, Chief Health Promotion & […]