Public Announcements

  • BYE-ELECTION ANNOUNCED

    In a Proclamation today, Tuesday 12 July 2016, Governor Lisa Phillips has announced that a Bye-election to fill a seat on Legislative Council – vacated by Mr Nigel Dollery – will take place on Wednesday 7 September 2016. The public is reminded that to vote in the Bye-election or to stand as a candidate for election to Legislative Council, your name […]

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  • SAINT STUDENT NEIL FRANCIS GRADUATES

    St Helenian student, Neil Francis of Sapper Way (photo attached), has graduated from the University of Brighton with First Class Honours in Finance & Investment. Neil left St Helena in August 2012 on a Post-School Scholarship to undertake a three year study programme and a year’s work placement. Neil’s study focused on the lifespan of […]

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  • MEDEVAC FLIGHT THIS AFTERNOON

    A second emergency aero-medical evacuation from St Helena Airport will take place today, 12 July 2016. This flight – which is due to arrive at approximately 15.20hrs St Helena time (weather permitting) – will collect an adult needing emergency medical care.  The aircraft will take-off for South Africa as soon as possible after arrival, likely […]

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  • POLICE VETTING CERTIFICATES

    ADVICE FOR RETURNING SAINTS Saints or their spouses in the UK who might be returning to St Helena in the near future, and considering employment, are reminded that they may be asked to produce a Police Vetting Certificate if successful in an appointment. Police Vetting Certificates can only be requested by the individual themselves, who […]

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  • FINAL INCOME TAX NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES

    All employees are reminded that Sunday 31 July 2016 is the last day to submit a Tax Return. After this date employees will have no further right to complete a return and the income tax deducted from any employment shall be deemed to be the correct amount. Anyone requiring a Tax Return (P50 form) can […]

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  • GOVERNOR HOSTS FOURTH TEA PARTY AT PLANTATION

    Governor Lisa Phillips held her fourth Sunday afternoon tea party at Plantation House yesterday, 10 July 2016, to thank CCC carers and their families (pictured).  Since arriving to St Helena, Governor Lisa Phillips has so far hosted afternoon teas for a range of carers, medical staff, roads personnel and public works staff. This is part of […]

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  • FINANCIAL SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL

    The public is advised that the Financial Services Amendment Bill and associated Regulations are now out for public consultation. This arises from recommendations made by the St Helena Financial Services Supervisor, Mr Chris Duncan, following a visit to the Island earlier this year. Copies of the Bill and Regulations can be found under the Public […]

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  • DOGS WOUNDING AND WORRYING SHEEP

    REMINDER TO DOG OWNERS The St Helena Police Service has once again been alerted to the problem of dogs wounding and worrying livestock. On Friday 8 July 2016, in the Longwood area, two dogs were seen killing a two-week old lamb. This is a serious loss for the farmer and an unacceptable incident. The Police, […]

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  • ROAD CLOSED

    CHINA LANE The Roads Section would like to advise the public that China Lane road will be closed on Wednesday 13 July 2016 from 1.30pm to 3pm, to enable the Rock Guards to remove the remainder of the rocks in the netting above the road. Road closure and diversion signs will be in place and, […]

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  • SOCIAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

    WEDNESDAY 13 JULY 2016 A meeting of the Social & Community Development Committee will take place on Wednesday 13 July 2016 at 9am in the Council Chamber at the Castle. On the Open Agenda (from 9am to 9.30am,and open to the public) will be the counting of the responses from the recent questionnaire on amendments […]

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