Public Announcements

  • ON LOCAL TV

    ‘A MONTH IN FILM’  ‘A Month in Film’ – showcasing St Helena’s recent Antiques Road Show, Progress on St Helena Airport & Rupert’s Wharf, the arrival of the business jet and the landing of the first large passenger aircraft, will be shown on Local TV 2 this week. Those featured in the film include Antiques […]

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  • REWARD FOR INFORMATION

    The St Helena Police Service and SHG Roads Section need the assistance of the community.  We are offering a reward for information leading to the recovery of property or arrest of persons responsible for the senseless and irresponsible acts of theft and criminal damage to property installed for public safety:  Theft of Convex Traffic Mirror […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 3 MAY 2016

    The meeting today was very full, in preparation for the forthcoming Legislative Council meeting on Wednesday 18 May 2016.  This was the first ExCo meeting chaired by Her Excellency Governor Lisa Phillips (photo attached). The Governor welcomed Members, in particular the Hon Cyril George who was standing in for Derek Thomas, who is away on […]

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  • COMMUNITY & DISTRICT ROAD GRANTS 2016-17

    The Environment & Natural Resources Directorate would like to advise the public that applications can now be made for funding for district and community roads.  Funding is limited, but for every successful application, a grant of up to £2,500 will be provided. Residents will be responsible for organising road improvements. Community roads are defined as […]

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  • NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL SWORN IN

    Acting Attorney General Angelo Berbotto, was today appointed and sworn in as Attorney General for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Angelo took the Prescribed Oaths of Office in the presence of HE Governor Lisa Phillips (see two photos attached). Angelo said of his appointment: “Since stepping up as Acting Attorney General four months […]

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  • COMMEMORATION OF NAPOLEON’S DEATH

    MOMENT DE MEMOIRE  A Commemoration of Napoleon’s death on St Helena took place at The Tomb on Sunday 1 May 2016 at 12 noon (pictured).  Napoleon died on St Helena on 5 May 1821. Father Dale Bowers led the Commemoration with Prayers, followed by a one minute silence, signalled by the playing of the Reveille.  […]

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  • HM CUSTOMS & EXCISE OFFICE CLOSURE

    Friday 6 May 2016 HM Customs & Excise would like to advise the public that the office at the Wharf will be closed on Friday, 6 May 2016, due to a team building exercise. The office will open as normal from 8.30am on Monday, 9 May 2016. HM Customs & Excise apologise for any inconvenience […]

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  • MARRIAGE BILL, SUNDAY’S OBSERVANCE (AMENDMENT) BILL AND EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS

    The Social & Community Development Committee will be conducting focused consultations on the Marriage Bill, the Sunday’s Observance Ordinance (Amendment) Bill and the Employment Regulations. The Marriage Bill seeks to update the institution of marriage by introducing same sex marriage. The other significant amendment is to allow the Registrar-General to approve premises other than places […]

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  • PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE FORMAL SESSION

    A formal session of the Public Accounts Committee will be held in the Court House, Jamestown on the mornings of Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 May 2016. Members of the public and interested persons are invited to attend. The session will also be broadcast live on SAMS Radio 1. Programme of Business Time Tuesday 10 […]

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  • ROAD CLOSURE

    WHITE GATE TO WATER COURSE ROAD  The Roads Section would like to advise the public that the road from White Gate to Water Course Road will be closed on Wednesday 4 May from 8.30am to 4pm. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to carry out reconstruction and resurfacing work. Road closure and diversion […]

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