St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • SEA CONDITIONS

    20 February 2018

    A north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Sunday, 25 February, through to Tuesday, 6 March 2018. This might result in a large sea swell and breakers in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is advised to use caution when accessing the Seafront area. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are also asked […]

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  • ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE MEETING – THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2018

    19 February 2018

    The Environment & Natural Resources Committee (ENRC) held a meeting on Thursday, 15 February 2018, to discuss a number of items. Actions arising from the minutes of 18 January 2018 were discussed and minutes accepted. With regards to the Jamestown Run, members felt this was too big a project for one entity and it was […]

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  • NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR CERTIFICATE & BADGE OF HONOUR AND ACTS OF BRAVERY AWARDS – REMINDER

    19 February 2018

    The public is reminded that nominations are currently being invited for the Certificate & Badge of Honour Awards, 2018. These awards are available for the Governor to present to public servants for loyal and valuable service worthy of recognition or, in the case of other persons, for their loyal and meritorious conduct that has provided […]

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  • SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN – CONSULTATION UPDATE

    19 February 2018

    Thank you to everyone who responded to the consultation on the Sustainable Economic Development Plan (SEDP). The comments have been collated and will be discussed by the Economic Development Committee on Thursday, 1 March 2018. These comments will be used to develop a final version of the SEDP which will be published in April. The […]

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  • RMS ST HELENA DOCKS FOR FINAL TIME IN CAPE TOWN

    19 February 2018

    The RMS St Helena docked for the final time at ‘E Berth’, Duncan Dock, Cape Town, at 9.51am on Saturday, 17 February 2018, bringing to an end 39 years of dedicated passenger, cargo and mail services to the British South Atlantic Islands and signalling the end of an era of great mail ships, spanning more […]

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  • CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT STUDENTS GRADUATE

    16 February 2018

    The result of a partnership programme between St Helena Government, Enterprise St Helena, the St Helena Community College, and Stephenson College in the UK, saw ten students awarded with Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Higher National Diplomas (HND) in Construction and the Built Environment at a presentation held at Mantis St Helena yesterday, […]

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  • EXCO MEETING

    16 February 2018

    TUESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2018 Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 20 February 2018, at 9.30am in the Council Chamber, with the following Open Agenda items: Application for Outline Development Permission to Alter and Extend the Existing Court House, Jamestown Confirmation of Open Session Minutes – 6 February 2018 These papers (ExCo Memos) will be available […]

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  • ACHIEVEMENTS IN EDUCATION

    16 February 2018

    Over the past few years, St Helena’s schools have struggled at times to find sufficient qualified teaching staff.  As a result, considerable efforts have been invested in identifying and developing potential teachers.  The Education & Employment Directorate is proud to share the achievements of its Teacher Trainees. Robyn Sim Robyn started her career as a […]

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  • THEFT AT FIRE STATION – UPDATE

    14 February 2018

    On Saturday, 3 February 2018, shock absorbers from two training vehicles were stolen from the Fire Station, Ladder Hill. As a direct result of information from members of the public, a warrant was executed and a male arrested on suspicion of theft. The stolen property was recovered and the male charged and bailed to Court. […]

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  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

    14 February 2018

    The Economic Development Committee (EDC) held a meeting on Thursday, 8 February 2018, to discuss a number of items. A paper was presented by the Agriculture & Natural Resources Division (ANRD) in the form of a proposal for amendments to fees and charges for veterinary services – this was agreed by the Committee. From 1 […]

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