Public Announcements

  • INAUGURAL MEETING OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 2017

    The inaugural meeting of the newly elected Legislative Council took place today in the Council Chamber at the Castle, starting at 10am. The proceedings were opened with the entry of the President, Her Excellency Governor Lisa Phillips, followed by Prayers and the Administration of Oaths. Governor Lisa presided until the Speaker was elected. Oaths and […]

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  • ST HELENA CARE AWARDS

    NOMINATIONS REMINDER The public is reminded that the Safeguarding Directorate is this year launching the first ever St Helena Care Awards. These annual awards will pay tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work across the Social Care Sector. There are eleven award categories available for nomination, representing all […]

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  • DRAFT DIGITAL STRATEGY

    CONSULTATION EVENT THIS EVENING The public is reminded of the below consultation meeting taking place this evening to discuss the draft Digital Strategy for St Helena: Monday, 31 July 2017 –  Jamestown Community Centre from 7pm – 8pm The aim of having a Digital Strategy in place for St Helena is to take the Island […]

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  • SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN

    A new Sustainable Economic Development Plan is currently being developed for St Helena. The objectives of the Plan are to: Provide a vision for the Island’s economic growth Help investors understand St Helena’s strengths as a place to do business Provide direction for decision making, to make it easier for businesses which contribute to economic […]

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  • PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ OPEN DAYS 2017

    All Island Primary Schools will be hosting their annual Open Day next week. Each school will start their day with their Entertainment & Prize Presentation for parents and guardians. Following this, the school will then be open to the public. Opening times for the public are as follows: Pilling Primary School Monday, 31 July 1.30pm […]

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  • CHANGES TO MINIMUM WAGE

    The St Helena Minimum Wage increase, which was announced in May 2017, comes into effect from today, Tuesday 1 August. The Minimum Wage was increased from £2.60 to £2.95 per hour for all employees having attained the age of 18 years and increased from £1.65 to £2.00 per hour for all young people having attained […]

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  • ST HELENA POLICE LAUNCHES TRUST & CONFIDENCE SURVEY

    The St Helena Police Directorate has today launched a Trust & Confidence survey.  The survey consists of four headed themes and related questions. The themes are: Effectiveness in Crime Prevention & Protection Community Commitment/Engagement Personal Treatment Anti-Social Behaviour  Acting Chief Inspector Jonathan Thomas said:  “We are using this survey to measure the public’s trust & […]

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  • SEA CONDITIONS

    St Helena is currently experiencing a significant south south-westerly swell that is forecast to last throughout this week, running into the weekend. The public is asked to use caution when accessing the Sea Front area. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are also asked to take care when parking near the safety rails. The same […]

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  • INAUGURAL MEETING OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL – WEDNESDAY, 2 AUGUST 2017

    The Inaugural meeting of Legislative Council will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 2 August 2017, at 10am in the Council Chamber. The meeting will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The Order Paper for the meeting includes the following: Prayers Administration of Oaths and Affirmations Address by the President (Her Excellency the Governor) Elections Speaker […]

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  • PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ OPEN DAYS 2017

    All Island Primary Schools will be hosting their annual Open Day next week. Each school will start their day with their Entertainment & Prize Presentation for parents and guardians. Following this, the school will then be open to the public. Opening times for the public are as follows: Pilling Primary School Monday, 31 July 1.30pm […]

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