St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • ST HELENA COMMUNITY SERVICE

    15 June 2018

    The Probation Team of the St Helena Police Directorate is currently looking for any projects and/or individual placements that can be assisted by Community Service. Probation Officer, Fiona Campbell, explains: “Community Service is a key part of the justice system which acts both as a punishment for offending behaviour, and as an important rehabilitative measure […]

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  • GAVIN (JACK) THOMAS APPOINTED AS NEW PUBLIC GUARDIAN FOR ST HELENA AND ASCENSION ISLAND

    15 June 2018

    Gavin (Jack) Thomas has been appointed as the new Public Guardian for St Helena and Ascension Island, in accordance with section 124(1) of the St Helena Mental Health & Mental Capacity Ordinance, 2015. Gavin will continue the work of the previous Public Guardian, Paul McGinnety, who left the Island in May. The Public Guardian, within […]

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  • BOAT WRECKAGE AT TURKS CAP BAY

    15 June 2018

    Towards the end of May this year, a local fisherman spotted some wreckage washed ashore at Turks Cap Bay. Unfortunately, due to large swells, the fisherman could not get close enough to identify the wreckage. It was later reported to the St Helena Sea Rescue Service. On Friday, 1 June, the Sea Rescue Service went […]

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  • GOVERNOR LISA AWARDS HONOURS AT QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY GARDEN PARTY

    13 June 2018

    At the Garden Party to mark the birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II, held at Plantation House on Saturday, 9 June 2018, Her Excellency Governor Lisa Honan awarded Certificates and Badges of Honour to persons for their loyal and valuable services that have provided exceptional benefit to the people of St Helena. In HE’s speech before […]

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  • GOVERNOR HOSTS GARDEN PARTY TO MARK THE BIRTHDAY OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II

    12 June 2018

    Her Excellency Governor Lisa Honan hosted a Garden Party at Plantation House to mark the 92nd birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, 9 June 2018. Invited guests included various members of St Helena’s community, Prince Andrew School students, Girl Guides, Scouts, private sector individuals, retired public servants, Miss St Helena & her […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 12 JUNE 2018

    12 June 2018

    Executive Council met today with no substantive items on the Open Agenda. Under the Closed Agenda, Council was asked to approve the excision of four Land Parcels from the Green Heartland Zone and for these parcels to be rezoned within the Intermediate Zone with associated development privileges as provided by a design brief. Members were […]

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  • SEA CONDITIONS

    12 June 2018

    A significant south-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Wednesday, 13 June, through to Friday, 15 June 2018. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is therefore asked to use caution when accessing the Sea Front area. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are asked to […]

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  • COUNCILLOR THOMAS DEPARTING THIS WEEKEND ON OVERSEAS BUSINESS

    8 June 2018

    Councillor Derek Thomas will depart St Helena on Sunday, 10 June, to attend the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) EN Meeting in London on Thursday, 14 June 2018. The focus for St Helena at this meeting will be the impact Brexit has on the Overseas Territories (OTs). Of particular interest to Councillor Thomas will be the […]

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  • CANISTER TO GREENLANDS ROAD CLOSURE – WEDNESDAY, 13 JUNE 2018

    7 June 2018

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road, from the Canister in Jamestown to Greenlands, Market Street, to be closed on Wednesday, 13 June 2018, between 1pm and 4pm. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to mark and paint the new zebra crossing. Appropriate diversion signage will be in place. The Roads […]

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  • PROPOSED ZEBRA CROSSING IN JAMESTOWN

    7 June 2018

    The Highways Authority has given approval to pilot a new zebra crossing on the road adjacent to the Canister in Jamestown. A zebra crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing (photo attached) used in many places around the world. Its distinguishing feature is alternating dark and light stripes on the road surface, resembling that of a zebra. A zebra […]

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