St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • TEMPORARY PARKING FOR MERCHANTS ON MAIN STREET

    13 January 2015

    The Environment & Natural Resources Committee has given approval to three merchants in Main Street to temporarily reserve a parking bay on the Stand for loading and unloading of goods for a period of up to four hours per day for local deliveries – on the understanding that this takes place outside of busy times […]

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  • DIRECTOR OF SAFEGUARDING APPOINTED

    13 January 2015

    A Director has been appointed for the new Safeguarding Directorate. Greg Hall (photo attached) is the successful applicant and will arrive to the Island on Thursday, 29 January 2015. As Director of Safeguarding, Greg will be responsible for the integrity and quality of social services on St Helena, ensuring that services are provided in the […]

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  • KIMBERLEY YON-ROBERTS TRAVELS FOR UK ATTACHMENTS

    12 January 2015

    SHG Public Relations Officer, Kimberley Yon-Roberts (photo attached), departed the Island on the RMS yesterday, 11 January 2015, to undertake a six-week programme of work experience attached to UK Government and other Press Offices. Her work placements are funded under the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCO’s) Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Fund, and Kimberley’s attachments will run […]

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  • NEW SENIOR HR DEVELOPMENT OFFICER FOR SHG

    12 January 2015

        St Helena Government has appointed a new Senior Human Resources (HR) Development Officer, John Paterson (photo attached), to work within Corporate HR.John’s role will be to further develop and strengthen the HR section, supporting efficiency through effective performance management and embedding good HR practice across SHG. This will include further review of HR […]

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  • New Director of Education Appointed

    9 January 2015

    A new Director of Education, Mrs Shirley Wahler has been appointed and will take up her position in early March, following her predecessor Colin Moore on completion of his contract. As the Director of Education, Shirley’s main responsibilities will be to continue to drive educational improvements across the directorate. She will also be required to […]

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  • STATEMENT FROM COUNCILLOR IAN RUMMERY

    8 January 2015

    Resignation from Legislative Council, Effective Today Ian Rummery said today: “It is with regret that I announce my resignation from Legislative Council and Executive Council with effect from today.  I am resigning to take up the post of Community Psychiatric Nurse in the Health & Social Services Directorate, from tomorrow. “This was not an easy […]

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  • Wonderful Whale Sharks – Museum Talk

    7 January 2015

    Wonderful Whale Sharks

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  • COUNCILLOR HENRY REPORTS ON JMC

    6 January 2015

    Councillor Lawson Henry recently returned to the Island having attended the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London from 2-3 December 2014. Councillor Henry represented St Helena, accompanied by HE Governor Capes and SHG UK Representative, Kedell Worboys MBE. JMC Plenary Sessions focused on promoting economic development in the Overseas Territories as well as a […]

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  • BANJO AGAIN CLAIMS LINE HONOURS

    6 January 2015

    Saturday 27 December 2014 saw the Governor’s Cup Yacht race begin from Simon’s Town, South Africa – seeing competitors face a fast start, as heavy sea swells and winds enabled them to push forward, with winds gusting up to 40kts.  Sea conditions have changed considerably throughout the race. 17 yachts entered the race, and this […]

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  • NEW ADVISORY TEACHER FOR SCIENCE

    5 January 2015

    Arriving on the RMS on Saturday, 10 January 2015, will be Mr Bryan Germany (photo attached) to take up the post of Science Advisory Teacher. Based at Prince Andrew School, Bryan will teach classes and provide curriculum leadership for Chemistry lessons. Director of Education and Employment, Colin Moore, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Bryan […]

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