Public Announcements

  • SEA RESCUE AWARDS CEREMONY AT PLANTATION

    On Thursday, 2 February 2017, Governor Lisa Phillips hosted an awards ceremony at Plantation House, to recognise the efforts and achievements of the Sea Rescue Service Team, and for the successful completion of their training conducted by South African trainer, Graeme Harding, from the National Sea Rescue Institute. For five weeks the Sea Rescue team […]

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  • EXCO MEETING

    TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2017 Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 7 February 2017, at 9.30am in the Council Chamber for the following Open Agenda item: Firearms (Forms) Regulations Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations, 2017 Executive Council Members are: Pamela Ward Pearce, Derek Thomas, Brian Isaac and Christine Scipio-O’Dean. Mike Olsson is a temporary Member of […]

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  • GRANT OF ST HELENIAN STATUS

    In accordance with Section 15(3) of the Immigration Ordinance, 2011, the following person has been granted St Helenian Status with effect from 19 December 2016: Mr Mikko Pasi Tapani Paajanen of ‘Bobby’s’, Clay Gut   SHG 1 February 2017  

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  • DEEP AQUIFER DRILLING EXPLORATION MAKES GOOD PROGRESS

    Connect Saint Helena Ltd announced in January the awarding of a contract to WSP | Parsons Brinkerhoff, to carry out a geohydrological study of St Helena. This study will provide information on the most likely locations to find water for the drilling of trial bore holes on the Island. Connect is now pleased to advise […]

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  • CHIEF SECRETARY’S RESPONSE TO COUNCILLOR LAWSON HENRY

    ISSUES RAISED AT FORMAL LEGCO – 13 DECEMBER 2016 The Chief Secretary has responded to Councillor Lawson Henry’s speech made during the Adjournment Debate of the last Formal Legislative Council Meeting on 13 December 2016.  Councillor Henry had raised a number of issues in respect of the Constitution and the Airport Board.  A copy of […]

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  • NEW JUSTICES OF THE PEACE SWORN IN

    Miss Janet Lawrence, Mrs Julia Drozdowskij, Mr Nicholas George and Mr Nicholas Stevens were this afternoon sworn in as Justices of the Peace (JPs) for St Helena, by Governor Lisa Phillips (see photo attached). The JPs’ prescribed Oaths were taken before Her Excellency in the Governor’s Office at the Castle. The main role of Justices […]

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  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    PREPAYING DUTY IN ADVANCE OF GOODS ARRIVING AT ST HELENA  HM Customs & Excise would like to remind the public that the option of prepaying duty in advance of goods arriving at St Helena is still available as long as the importer (the person receiving the goods) is able to provide the supporting documents – […]

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  • SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN’S BOARD INTERNET AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

    KEEP YOUR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE The final week of the St Helena Safeguarding Children’s Board Campaign, which raises awareness of the dangers of the internet, advises parents and guardians how they can help to protect their children online.  Children need their parents and guardians to help them stay safe on the internet. Even if you […]

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  • UPDATE ON ST HELENA WATER LEVELS

    EVERY DROP COUNTS!  Over the past week we’ve had some short but heavy showers of rain on St Helena.  Whilst any rainfall is welcome, these short showers are not enough to take the pressure off the drought that we are experiencing.  It is essential that we continue to monitor and conserve as much water as […]

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  • ACCESS TO MET OFFICE BOTTOM WOODS

    Persons visiting the Meteorological Station (MET Office) at Bottom Woods, are asked to make themselves known to the staff in Operations as per the on-site signage. MET Station Manager, Lorimar Bennett, explains: “Along with several weather sensors and sensitive equipment at the station, we also produce hydrogen on-site. In order to ensure the safety of […]

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