St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • FRENCH NAVAL SHIPS TO CALL AT ST HELENA

    20 March 2014

    On Tuesday 15 April 2014, St Helena will host a one-day call from two major French warships – the 21,300 tonne Force Projection & Command Ship ‘FS Mistral’ and the advanced Frigate ‘FS La Fayette’. The ships’ estimated time of arrival at St Helena is 09.00 hrs, departing at 19.00 hrs on the same day.  […]

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  • FORMAL LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING – FRIDAY 21 MARCH 2014

    18 March 2014

    The First Sitting of the Fourth Meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Friday 21 March 2014 at 10am in the Court House, Jamestown. This session is expected to last two days, continuing on Monday 24 March, and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The main purpose of the meeting will be […]

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  • MARINE AWARENESS WEEK 2014

    18 March 2014

    Marine Awareness Week is celebrated annually on St Helena to raise awareness of the importance of the Island’s marine environment, underwater habitats and species. This year Marine Awareness Week is taking place between Saturday 22 – Saturday 29 March – with a number of events dedicated to teaching and learning about St Helena’s marine environment […]

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  • DIRECTIVE OF ST HELENA UTILITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY RELATIVE TO THE 2014/15 ELECTRICITY AND WATER TARIFFS

    17 March 2014

    The St Helena Utilities Regulatory Authority has today issued its Direction under Section 5 (1) (C) of the Utilities Services Ordinance 2013. The Directive can be found at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/ Issued on behalf of the St Helena Utilities Regulatory Authority 17 March 2014

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  • ST HELENA MEDIA CODE 2014

    17 March 2014

    The St Helena Media Code of Practice 2014 was issued today by the St Helena Media Commission. The Code of Practice, which can be found at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/  – will come into force from 1 April 2014. Issued on behalf of the St Helena Media Commission 17 March 2014

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  • COUNCILLOR CYRIL GEORGE RESIGNS FROM EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

    14 March 2014

    Councillor Cyril George today informed Members of Legislative Council that he is to stand down from Executive Council (ExCo) with immediate effect.  Councillor George explained that for personal reasons he felt that he was no longer able to meet the considerable demands of serving on ExCo. Councillor George said: “Recognising the importance of Executive Council, […]

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  • Dr Corinda Essex Sworn in as Legislative Council Member

    13 March 2014

    Dr Corinda Essex this afternoon took the Oaths of Office for her new role as an Elected Member in the presence of His Excellency Governor Capes at the Castle. Dr Essex now serves on Legislative Council following her win at yesterday’s Polls. Dr Essex commented: “I was quite overwhelmed by the result. In the discussions […]

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  • Dr Corinda Essex Elected As Member of Legislative Council

    13 March 2014

    Dr Corinda Essex of Jamestown has been duly elected to serve as a Member of the St Helena Legislative Council. Returning Officer Gillian Francis last night announced the results of Polling Day for the Bye-Election, held yesterday. The total number of votes for each Candidate was: Corinda Sebastiana Stuart Essex: 480 Brenda Elaine Moors: 60 […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 11 MARCH 2014

    11 March 2014

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 11 March, to consider five items on the open agenda. The first item was an information paper on fuel prices implemented on 24 February 2014. This is now a standard agenda item following each change in fuel prices. It was noted that the price of diesel fell by 2 pence […]

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  • ARCHAEOLOGIST ON ISLAND

    11 March 2014

      On Island for two months is Archaeologist John Barber (photo attached), contracted by the St Helena Government to work with staff in the Environment and Natural Resources Directorate, St Helena National Trust and Museum of St Helena. John is based at Essex House and during his time on Island will be assisting with the […]

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