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Press Releases

  • Creating a Vision for the Napoleon Bicentenary 1821-2021

    28 January 2019

    St Helena has begun plans to commemorate the 200th anniversary of French Emperor Napoleon’s death on 5 May 2021.  The Emperor of the French’s death is significant in the Island’s history and a special Visioning Group has been established to create a vision for how St Helena will mark its bicentenary. The group will also […]

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  • Statement from Governor Lisa Honan Petition to ‘Keep Doctor Rhys’

    24 January 2019

    I gave a commitment to provide a statement in response to the petition which was handed to me on Friday, 18January, regarding Dr Rhys Cottle’s contract with SHG. I took delivery of the petition because the Governor has constitutional responsibility for the public service. However, I undertake this constitutional role very much working in partnership […]

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  • ‘Name that Seamount’ Local Competition now Running

    24 January 2019

    St Helena Government and St Helena Tourism have today launched a competition for Islanders to name the seamount that was mapped in St Helena waters by the research vessel the James Clark Ross in 2018. The competition is open between 24 January and 4 February 2019 and to enter all you need to do is […]

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  • Social & Community Development Committee Meeting Wednesday 9 January 2019

    22 January 2019

    The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 9 January 2019. Consultation on the proposed Information Bill will remain on hold as the Crown Counsel (Civil), Andrew Radley, reported that discussions with the FCO legal counsel were still in progress concerning the implications on all Overseas Territories’ of General Data […]

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  • St Helena Court of Appeal

    15 January 2019

    The St Helena Court of Appeal will be sitting in the United Kingdom on Thursday, 17 January 2019. The Court will be considering two criminal matters that are the subject of appeal from the Supreme Court. Judicial Services would like to advise the public that the hearing in the United Kingdom will have a live […]

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  • DONNA HARRIS TO STUDY AT UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

    13 August 2018

    Social Care Officer for Children’s Services, Donna Harris, will depart the Island on Saturday, 25 August 2018, to study a three-year degree in Social Work at the University of Portsmouth. Donna said: “Three years ago, during my appraisal, I was encouraged to start my journey to become a qualified Social Worker. I am proud that […]

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  • PRAISE FOR ST HELENA CRECHES & CHILDMINDERS

    24 June 2016

    The St Helena Safeguarding Children Board is pleased to report that the majority of registered Crèches and Childminders on the Island have successfully passed the necessary inspections required to renew their registration for providing child care services on St Helena. Inspections ran from 26 April to 13 May 2016 and, during this time, all registered […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 31 MAY 2016

    31 May 2016

    The meeting today was held in the Governor’s Office while the Council Chamber is undergoing some much needed refurbishment. The Governor welcomed Members and in particular Councillor Gavin Ellick who was standing in for Pamela Ward Pearce and Councillor Mike Olsson who was standing in for Lawson Henry. The first item on the Open Agenda […]

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  • GOVERNOR VISITS MEN & WOMEN WHO KEEP OUR ISLAND RUNNING

    31 May 2016

    Last week Governor Lisa Phillips continued her programme of getting to know the staff and operations of SHG, with a visit to the Environment & Natural Resources Directorate. Governor Phillips met staff at the Public Works Yard and Essex House for discussions about housing and property, maintenance, planning and the marine environment. At Donkey Plain […]

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  • 2016 PROVISIONAL REGISTER OF ELECTORS

    30 May 2016

    Reminder The public is reminded that the 2016 Provisional Register of Electors for St Helena was published in an Extraordinary Gazette (No. 50) on Monday 23 May 2016. Members of the public now have just 10 days to make any amendments to the Register. The public can apply to amend the Register if they would […]

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