St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • NICOLE SHAMIER IS THE SECOND CHANGE CHAMPION TO ATTAIN PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP WITH ICIPS

    11 July 2018

    Government Economist and Corporate Policy & Planning’s Change Champion, Nicole Shamier , is the second person from SHG’s Continuous Improvement Programme to attain recognition as a professional member with the Institute for Continuous Improvement for Public Services (ICIPS). This follows shortly after Kirsty Joshua’s attainment in June. Nicole said: “I’ve been very impressed in the […]

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  • ROAD PATCHING WORKS AT BARRACKS SQUARE – WEDNESDAY, 18 JULY 2018

    11 July 2018

    The Roads Section would like to advise the public that they will be carrying out patching works on the road within the vicinity of Barracks Square on Wednesday, 18 July 2018, between 9am and 3.30pm. Barracks Square will remain open while works are carried out but drivers and pedestrians are asked to comply with road […]

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  • SPECIAL EXCO MEETING – THURSDAY, 12 JULY 2018

    11 July 2018

    A special meeting of Executive Council will take place in the Council Chamber at 2pm tomorrow, Thursday 12 July 2018. The following item will be discussed on the Open Agenda: Telecommunications (Amendment) Regulations, 2018  This is an amended version of the paper that was presented to Executive Council on Tuesday, 10 July, which was deferred […]

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  • WHY ZERO-SUGAR OPTIONS ARE A HEALTHY CHOICE

    11 July 2018

    Zero-Sugar drinks are one of the easy healthy swap options that can be a helpful part of reducing the sugar in our diet and reducing our risk of type-two diabetes and heart disease. Zero-Sugar options allow you to enjoy the taste of your favourite drink but without the sugar and the calories and the health […]

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  • LISTERIOSIS

    10 July 2018

    The likely source of an ongoing outbreak of Listeriosis affecting five European countries including the United Kingdom is frozen sweetcorn and other mixed vegetables. Listeriosis is a rare foodborne illness caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Listeriosis is usually avoided by cooking products as per the cooking instructions and ensuring food is piping hot, and […]

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  • MERCHANTS AND VENUES PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH – MORE HEALTHY SUGAR-FREE CHOICES IN YOUR SHOPS FROM MID-JULY

    10 July 2018

    The St Helena Government (SHG) Health Directorate has been working with some of the Island’s largest merchants, in a ‘Partnership for Health’, who will, over the coming months, be increasing the availability of a range of healthy drinks and snack options in their outlets and providing clear information for buyers. The first period of the […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 10 JULY 2018

    10 July 2018

    Executive Council met today with just one substantive item on the Open Agenda. This was an amendment to the Telecommunications Regulations, 2018. Members decided to defer this item pending further work. Under any other business, Members agreed that the open agendas of Executive Council and Council Committee meetings should in future be recorded and made […]

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  • BRITISH PENSION PROBLEMS – PENSIONERS DOCUMENTS SUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED

    10 July 2018

    St Helena Government (SHG) in partnership with DHL St Helena last week provided a free delivery service to pensioners on-Island to support them in returning their pension documents to the UK’s Department of Work & Pensions. Around 18 pensioners took advantage of the offer and their documents were sent via DHL St Helena on last […]

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  • ST HELENA UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY – REPORT ON THE MAXIMUM CHARGES OR FEES TO BE LEVIED BY CONNECT

    10 July 2018

    The St Helena Utilities Regulatory Authority has today issued its report on a Direction under Section 5 (1) (C) of the Utilities Services Ordinance 2013 – relative to the maximum charges or fees to be levied by Connect Saint Helena Ltd. The report can be found on the SHG website at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/ #StHelena #URA #Fees&Charges […]

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  • RESPONSES TO ISSUES RAISED DURING COUNCILLORS’ CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS – EDUCATION

    10 July 2018

    During the latest round of Councillors’ Constituency Meetings in April 2018, a number of issues were raised by the public on different topics. Over the last few weeks, each Council Committee has provided responses to the issues raised during the meetings. In the final part of the series, this week the focus is on Education […]

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