St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS

    17 August 2016

    OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS The Chevening Secretariat is currently accepting applications for 2017/18 Chevening Scholarships via www.chevening.org/apply until Tuesday, 8 November 2016. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a Master’s Degree at any UK university and the opportunity […]

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  • PUBLIC NOTICE

    16 August 2016

    PREPAYING DUTY IN ADVANCE OF GOODS ARRIVING AT ST HELENA  HM Customs & Excise would like to advise 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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  • BYE-ELECTION 2016

    16 August 2016

    DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS – WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST  The public is reminded that the last day and time for receiving Nominations to elect a Member to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council is 12 noon next Wednesday, 24 August 2016.  All nominations should be delivered within this time to the Returning Officer, Mrs Gillian Francis, […]

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  • LOWER WHARF CLOSED THIS WEEKEND

    16 August 2016

    The public is advised that the lower Wharf will be closed this coming weekend – Saturday 20 August and Sunday 21 August 2016 – between the hours of 7am and 4pm.  This is due to the St Helena Government Garage carrying out necessary inspections on the cranes 001 and 002, including testing lifting capacity.  Port […]

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  • RUPERT’S VALLEY DEVELOPMENT PLAN

    15 August 2016

    PUBLIC CONSULTATION – REMINDER The public is reminded that the final draft of the Rupert’s Valley Development Plan (RVDP) is currently out for public consultation until Friday 7 October 2016.* The draft Plan affects anyone living or working in Rupert’s and any person with a legal interest in affected land or commercial or personal interest […]

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  • MEDIA REVIEW

    15 August 2016

    The Economic Development Committee (EDC) held a special meeting today, Monday 15 August 2016, to consider the findings of the Media Review Sub-committee’s report, which had been conducted over a number of months. A range of key stakeholders have presented evidence to the Sub-committee, which was set up to review media on St Helena. Chairperson […]

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  • CONSTITUENCY SURGERIES IN AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

    15 August 2016

    Councillor Derek Thomas will be holding constituency surgeries for the public during August and September 2016. These surgeries are an opportunity for constituents to discuss matters affecting them, face-to-face with Councillor Thomas. If constituents have a shared concern, they can be seen together. Once the discussion has taken place, constituents will be sent a written […]

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  • STUDENT AWARDED COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

    12 August 2016

    Kyle Shoesmith of Half Tree Hollow (photo attached) will depart St Helena on 27 August 2016 having secured a Commonwealth Scholarship (Undergraduate) Award, offered exclusively to the Overseas Territories. Kyle will study for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Portsmouth, commencing in September this year. Kyle said: “I chose […]

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  • PRINCE ANDREW SCHOOL AWARDS

    10 August 2016

    Prince Andrew School held its annual Celebration of Achievements assembly on Wednesday 10 August 2016. Students, parents and invited guests – including Acting Governor Sean Burns and Mrs Burns, Councillor Christine Scipio-O’Dean, Mr Nigel Dollery, Father Dale Bowers and the Director of Education & Employment, Mrs Shirley Wahler – gathered in the school hall to […]

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  • SHG – WORKING FOR YOU, DELIVERING FOR YOU

    10 August 2016

    The last twelve months has seen a significant number of positive developments on St Helena that have helped SHG deliver the Island’s three national goals – A Vibrant Economy Providing Opportunities for All to Participate, Strong Community and Family Life and Effective Management of the Environment. Some of the top achievements supported by SHG over […]

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