St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Governor Rushbrook arrives on Ascension Island

    9 July 2019

    His Excellency, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook, arrived to Ascension Island yesterday morning, Monday, 8 July 2019, on his first visit there since his appointment as Governor of St Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha in May 2019. Following his arrival, Governor Rushbrook met with officials before having a breakfast with the Administrator of Ascension Island, […]

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  • St Helena Water Levels

    9 July 2019

    UPDATE Daily water consumption drops by 4% from June figures There has been very little substantial rainfall Reservoir levels remain dangerously low This is an Island-wide issue and until the situation improves we must all restrict our water usage to essential use only Daily water consumption is currently at just over one million litres, representing […]

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  • Staying Safe Online – Protect yourself from online bullying

    9 July 2019

    PROTECT YOURSELF FROM ONLINE BULLYING As part of St Helena Government’s (SHG) Internet Awareness Campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of the internet and to promote safety when online, this week the focus is on protecting yourself from online bullying. Online or Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over common digital devices like mobile […]

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  • New appointments in Health Directorate

    8 July 2019

    The St Helena Health Directorate has recently made three new appointments within their team. Senior Food Microbiologist Kudzaiishe Nayoto is the new Senior Food Microbiologist and will carry out relevant food and water microbiology testing and ensure that the laboratory maintains accreditation to the ISO17025:2017 standard. Kudzaiishe commented: “The warm welcome to the Island has […]

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  • Children & Adults Social Care Directorate recognises World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

    5 July 2019

    World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is recognised every year on 15 June. WEAAD is an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding and raise awareness of abuse and neglect of older persons. This year’s theme was ‘Lifting Up Voices’ and the colour for the day was ‘purple’. On St Helena, […]

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  • Locum Director of Health on-Island

    5 July 2019

    Locum Director of Health and St Helena Government’s Chief Medical/Health Advisor, Edward (Ted) Rayment, arrived on-Island on Saturday, 22 June 2019. Edward is responsible for the overall management of the Health Directorate and will carry out this role until September 2019. Edward commented: “My first impressions of the Island is that it is a beautiful […]

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  • Speech & Language Therapist on-Island

    5 July 2019

    Speech & Language Therapist, Johanna Barclay, took up her new role with the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate in April 2019. Part of Johanna’s role is to work with people who have communication difficulties, which often involves working closely with their families, and/or other people who educate and care for them. Johanna also provides […]

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  • Agriculture & Natural Resources Division imports straws of goat semen

    4 July 2019

    The Agriculture & Natural Resources Division (ANRD) has recently imported over 100 straws of goat semen to be made available to goat breeders across the Island. Senior Veterinary Officer, Joe Hollins, explains: “We have imported over 100 straws of semen from six world class Boer goats and one Anglo Nubian. The Boer goat is primarily […]

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  • Economic Development Committee Meeting – Thursday 27 June 2019

    4 July 2019

    THURSDAY, 27 JUNE 2019 The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee took place on Thursday, 27 June 2019. Senior Veterinary Officer, Joe Hollins, provided an update to members on progress with the imports of day-old chicks for the purpose of replenishing the Island’s stock of egg layers. He advised that of the 3000 chicks […]

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  • Social & Community Development Committee Meeting – Wednesday 12 June 2019

    2 July 2019

    The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 12 June 2019. It was agreed that the Disability Policy – to assess and support the needs of those within the community who require additional support to meet their basic needs – would be reviewed by the Director of Children & Adults […]

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