St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • LEMP KICK STARTS COMPOST PRODUCTION

    13 May 2014

    The St Helena Government’s Landscape and Ecology Mitigation Programme (LEMP) – carrying out environmental mitigation works as part of the Airport Project – has recently imported ten local community compost units from South Africa. The LEMP needs significant amounts of compost for the production and establishment of many thousands of plants across the Island, including […]

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  • ROAD WORKS – HUTTS GATE TO LONGWOOD GATE

    12 May 2014

    Repair work on the road from Hutts Gate to Longwood Gate, which began on Monday 28 April 2014, is progressing well.  The road is closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during working hours with short periods allowing traffic to pass.  The original opening time of 4pm for the road each day has been rescheduled to […]

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  • POST & CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE HOURS

    9 May 2014

    One Tuesday 13 May 2014, the Post & Customer Service Centre will close for business at 3pm, one hour earlier than usual – to allow staff to carry out monthly checks.  It will also be closed for business on the morning of Wednesday 14May 2014 to allow staff to attend a staff development session.  Normal […]

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  • PORT MANAGEMENT – USE OF THE WHARF

    7 May 2014

    Due to works currently being carried out, the Wharf will be open to pedestrians only between the hours of 16.00 & 8.30 hrs Monday to Friday and from 16.00 hrs Friday until 08.30 hrs Monday morning (ie, open to pedestrians only, and authorised vehicles only, over the weekend). These arrangements will commence on Wednesday 7 […]

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  • PROVISIONAL REGISTER OF ELECTORS TO PUBLISH

    6 May 2014

    Preparation for updating the Register of Electors for St Helena has now begun. Members of the public are encouraged to come forward if they would like to add their names or amend any details to the current Register, dated 7 February 2014.  The Provisional Register of Electors will issue on Friday 9 May 2014 and […]

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  • DIRECTORS’ TRAINING PRAISED

    5 May 2014

    St Helena Government, working with the UK Institute of Directors (IoD), recently hosted an intensive six day programme (23-29 April 2014) to provide a development opportunity for existing and aspiring Directors of companies, NGOs and charities on St Helena. The training was delivered by David Buckle from the IoD (photo attached) and covered the Nature […]

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  • COMMEMORATION OF NAPOLEON’S DEATH

    5 May 2014

    The Commemoration of Napoleon’s Death took place at the Tomb, Longwood, at 11am today, Monday 5 May. A ceremony was held, open to the public, with invited guests including French students from Prince Andrew School, giving an educational perspective on the Napoleonic legacy.  The location of Napoleon’s Tomb was chosen by Napoleon himself, as he […]

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  • CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS IN EDUCATION

    5 May 2014

    The Education and Employment Directorate is pleased to congratulate Mrs Mavis Brooks (‘Meggie’) and Miss Tania Yon (photos attached) on their achievements for passing their teaching courses through distance learning. Meggie, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in Pilling Primary School, was the first staff member to complete and pass her course which focused on Managing […]

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  • NEW YEAR HONOURS 2015 – OVERSEAS LIST

    5 May 2014

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office invites nominations for the 2015 New Year Honours List. It is once again stressed that nominations for this list must be supported by a persuasive account of the outstanding, innovative or self-sacrificing service and achievements of the nominee. Where possible, nominations should place emphasis on voluntary services.  It should also […]

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  • RMS ST HELENA – DELAYED DEPARTURE FROM CAPE TOWN

    2 May 2014

    The RMS St Helena will arrive in Cape Town on Monday 5 May 2014. Due to Wednesday 7 May being a  Bank Holiday in South Africa and because of the ship’s cargo commitments, the RMS will now depart Cape Town on the morning of Thursday 8 May 2014 and not as previously scheduled. At present […]

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