St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE – SUNDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2017

    3 November 2017

    This year, Remembrance Sunday falls on 12 November 2017 and as in previous years, The Right Reverend, the Lord Bishop, will conduct a Divine Service at the Cenotaph. All members of the public attending the service should be present at the Cenotaph by 10.40am. It is on this day that we not only remember with […]

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  • REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE – ROAD AND CAR PARK CLOSURE

    3 November 2017

    The public is advised that the Highways Authority has given approval for the road and area surrounding the Cenotaph to Donny’s Place, and five car parks in front of the Court House, to be closed on the morning of Sunday, 12 November 2017, in order for the Remembrance Sunday Service to take place.  The road […]

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  • ROAD CLOSURE – DUNGEON JUNCTION

    3 November 2017

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road to be closed at the Dungeon Junction from 9.30am-2pm on Monday, 6 November 2017, through to Friday, 10 November 2017. This is to enable the Roads Section to widen the turning at the Dungeon Intersection. Drivers who normally use this road to travel to areas on […]

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  • BONFIRE NIGHT

    3 November 2017

    SAFETY ADVICE Guy Fawkes Day will be celebrated this Sunday, 5 November 2017. The St Helena Fire Service offers the following advice to ensure safe Bonfire Night celebrations:  When building your bonfire, choose a clear site that is no less than 18 metres away from buildings, trees, wooden fences, overhead cables or car parks – […]

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  • COUNCILLOR THOMAS REPORTS FROM 63RD COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE IN BANGLADESH

    3 November 2017

    Councillors Derek Thomas and Kylie Hercules are currently attending the week-long 63rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which began on 1 November 2017. Councillor Thomas reports that the official opening of the CPC was held on Thursday with on-stage local entertainment. This was followed by official welcoming speeches from the Chairperson, Dr. Shirin […]

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  • LATEST POPULATION ESTIMATES RELEASED – 4,354 PEOPLE LIVING ON ST HELENA AT END-SEPTEMBER 2017

    3 November 2017

    At the end of September 2017 the estimated number of persons on St Helena, residents plus visitors, was 4,439, and the resident population, excluding visitors, was estimated to be 4,354. This is a seasonal drop of around 200 persons from the end of 2016, and is almost the same when compared to the same period […]

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  • ST HELENA BEAT SURGERIES – NOVEMBER 2017

    1 November 2017

    As part of their Neighbourhood Policing Programme, St Helena Police Officers will continue their ‘beat surgeries’ in various places around the Island throughout November 2017. These surgeries are designed to take place in busy areas where it is easier for more people to attend (see dates & times below). A questionnaire will also be available […]

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  • ROAD CLOSURE – BACK WAY TO SAPPER WAY, ST PAUL’S

    1 November 2017

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road to be closed at the Back Way (next to Mr Arthur Osborne’s residence) to Sapper Way from 9am on Wednesday, 8 November 2017, to Thursday, 9 November 2017. This is to enable Connect Saint Helena Ltd to re-position existing manholes, and for the Roads Section to […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 31 OCTOBER 2017

    31 October 2017

    Executive Council met today with only one item on the Open Agenda. Council considered and approved the membership of the Electronic Communication Consultative Committee (ECCC) as follows: The telecommunications licence granted to 20 June 2022 allows for an Electronic Communication Consultative Committee. The committee is made up of five members, three appointed by Governor in […]

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  • MEET THE ST HELENA CHEVENING ALUMNI – Dax Richards, St Helena Government Financial Secretary

    31 October 2017

    The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for UK Government scholarships to study in the UK in 2018/2019. Applications for Chevening Scholarships are open until next Tuesday, 7 November 2017, with applications to be submitted via: www.chevening.org/apply Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. St Helenian, Dax […]

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