St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • SEA CONDITIONS – UPDATE

    5 March 2018

    It is expected that the current north-westerly swell around St Helena will subside over the next two days, although it has been forecast to return on Friday, 9 March, lasting until Thursday, 15 March 2018. This might result in a large sea swell and breakers in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is reminded […]

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  • LOUISE MACMORRAN SWORN IN AS ACTING GOVERNOR

    5 March 2018

    Head of the Governor’s Office, Louise MacMorran, was sworn in as Acting Governor on Saturday, 3 March 2018. Louise took the prescribed Oaths in the presence of the Sheriff of St Helena, Mrs Ethel Yon OBE, at the Governor’s Residence, Plantation House. Louise’s appointment is effective immediately. Her Excellency Governor Lisa Honan departed the Island […]

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  • MV HELENA UPDATE

    2 March 2018

    The public is advised that the MV Helena is now expected to arrive at St Helena from Cape Town on the morning of Wednesday, 7 March 2018. The whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public whilst the ship is alongside the Jetty. It is anticipated that the MV […]

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  • EXCO MEETING

    2 March 2018

    TUESDAY, 6 MARCH 2018 Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 6 March 2018, at 9.30am in the Council Chamber, with the following Open Agenda items: Increase in Fees and Charges: Trade Marks, Patents and Companies Increase in Fees and Charges:  Liquor and Gaming Machines Licences Confirmation of Open Session Minutes 6th February 2018 Confirmation of […]

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  • WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES – BUS SHELTERS SANITATION

    2 March 2018

    Waste Management Services (WMS) have taken ownership of sanitising the glass bus shelters that are placed at various locations on the Island. On Thursday, 1 March 2018, WMS Acting Supervisor, Jeremy Henry, and WMS Operator, Rodney O’Dean, worked diligently to inspect and sanitize the bus shelters at Cleugh’s Plain, White Gate, Half Tree Hollow and […]

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  • PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE MEETING

    1 March 2018

    The Public Health Committee met in open and closed sessions on Wednesday, 22 February 2018, to discuss a number of items. After an introduction and confirmation of the minutes from the previous meeting, the Chair invited the Director of Health to update the committee on progress on the Directorate’s plans. The Director outlined plans to […]

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  • ST HELENA BEAT SURGERIES – MARCH 2018 REVISED

    1 March 2018

    As part of their Neighbourhood Policing Programme, St Helena Police Officers will continue their ‘beat surgeries’ in various places around the Island throughout March 2018. These surgeries are designed to take place in busy areas where it is easier for more people to attend. Please see below the dates and times for March. Beat Surgeries […]

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  • MV HELENA

    1 March 2018

    The MV Helena is expected to arrive at St Helena from Cape Town on or about Tuesday, 6 March 2018. The public is advised that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public whilst the ship is alongside the Jetty. It is anticipated that the MV Helena will […]

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  • SHG SIGNS PROGRAMMING DOCUMENT FOR THE TERRITORIAL ALLOCATION OF THE 11TH EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

    1 March 2018

    During the EU-OCT Forum held in Brussels on Friday, 23 February 2018, St Helena Government signed the Programming Document for the Territorial Allocation of the 11th European Development Fund (EDF 11). The document was signed by SHG UK Representative, Mrs Kedell Worboys MBE, on behalf of SHG, and the Commissioner for International Cooperation & Development, […]

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  • UPDATE ON ST HELENA MAIL SERVICE

    28 February 2018

    The Post and Customer Services Centre is pleased to advise that an airmail service to and from Ascension Island and an airmail service via Ascension Island has now been established.  Mail will be carried on the next flight to Ascension Island, which is scheduled for Saturday, 10 March 2018, and on every monthly scheduled flight […]

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