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Press Releases

  • Careers Fair 2019

    11 October 2019

    The St Helena Community College held their biennial Careers Fair at Prince Andrew School on Wednesday, 9 October 2019. A welcome and brief remarks were given by Fair Coordinator, Cynthia Bennett, and Chairperson of the Education Committee, Councillor Clint Beard. In HE’s official opening speech, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook said: “I am pleased to have […]

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  • St Helena Water Usage Continues to Rise

    10 October 2019

    St Helena’s water consumption levels continue to rise above 1000 cubic metres per day. This consumption rate cannot continue if we are to maintain safe water levels for the Island. It might appear that the reservoirs aren’t suffering as people see, for instance at Hutt’s Gate, the two reservoirs are about 65% full. However, this […]

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  • Chevening Scholarships – Applications Open

    9 October 2019

    The UK Government’s global Chevening Scholarship Programme for study in the UK in 2020/2021 is now open for applications until Tuesday, 5 November 2019.  To apply, candidates must meet certain criteria including: Having completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable entry into a postgraduate programme in the UK Having at least two […]

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  • Economic Development Committee Meeting – Thursday, 26 September 2019

    7 October 2019

    The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) took place on Thursday, 26 September 2019, and the following is a summary of the main items discussed: A new Ship Registry Policy for St Helena which achieves the action in the Sustainable Economic Development Plan to ‘update the Ship Registry Gazette to include a list […]

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  • Third Round of ‘Day-Care Health Check’ Completed

    4 October 2019

    The Children & Adults Social Care Directorate, in partnership with the Health Directorate, held a third round of the ‘Day-Care Health Check’ at Barnview on Thursday, 3 October 2019. A total of 23 clients from the Island community and residential homes were able to meet with staff from the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Dentistry Sections […]

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  • Appeal to Community to Reduce Water Consumption

    4 October 2019

    St Helena’s water consumption levels continue to rise. On 29 September 2019, water consumption levels rose to 1227 cubic metres. This consumption rate cannot continue if we are to maintain safe water levels. Chief Executive Officer of Connect Saint Helena Ltd, Barry Hubbard, is appealing to the public to reduce their water usage: “As winter […]

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  • St Helena Community College to Host 2019 Careers Fair

    4 October 2019

    The St Helena Community College (SHCC) will hold the 2019 Careers Fair in the main hall of Prince Andrew School on Wednesday, 9 October 2019, from 10am-3.30pm, reopening from 6.30pm-8pm. The Careers Fair is a biennial event that aims to provide a host of information ‘under one roof’ on careers, to deliver guidance in career […]

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  • Acting Governor Hosts Reception for World Teachers Day

    3 October 2019

    In celebration of World Teachers Day on 5 October, Acting Governor, Greg Gibson, hosted a reception at Plantation House for Island School Teachers on Wednesday evening, 2 October 2019. In his speech, the Acting Governor said: “The importance of teachers and teaching staff is not only helping children achieve academically, but also socially, developing life […]

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  • Children & Adults Social Care Directorate Recognises International Day for Older Persons

    3 October 2019

    International Day for Older Persons (IDOP) is recognised each year on 1 October.  The IDOP is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world. On St Helena, IDOP was recognised with a special tea party for residents […]

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  • Education Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 25 September 2019

    2 October 2019

    The monthly meeting of the Education Committee took place on Wednesday, 25 September 2019. The open agenda session dealt with the review of assessments in both the Primary and Secondary schools. In Primary education it is encouraging to note that the average Standardised Scores are at Age Related Expectation (ARE) in Mathematics and English across […]

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