St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • 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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  • TRANSPORT EXPERT TO ARRIVE ON ST HELENA

    11 March 2014

    Arriving on Island next week (18 March) for a period of two weeks is public transport consultant George Watson.  George is set to conduct a review of St Helena’s public transport system, home to work transport for private and public sector workers, school bus system and SHG’s internal transport system. The review will recommend ways […]

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  • BASIL READ BLASTING TOMMORROW

    11 March 2014

    Basil Read would like to advise the public that there will be a blast on the Haul Road in Upper Rupert’s Valley area on Tuesday 11 March 2014 between the hours of 5 – 6 pm. This blast will take place if weather permits.  The affected area extends from the Basil Read contractor’s yard to […]

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  • COMMONWEALTH DAY 2014

    10 March 2014

    Today is Commonwealth Day. Celebrated annually on the second Monday in March, Commonwealth Day is an opportunity for member nations of the Commonwealth to promote understanding on global issues, international cooperation and the work of Commonwealth organisations. The theme for 2014 is ‘Team Commonwealth’ – expressing the spirit, friendship and motivation towards the shared goals […]

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  • NEW CHIEF AUDITOR FOR ST HELENA

    10 March 2014

    The St Helena Audit Service is to welcome a new Chief Auditor. Phil Sharman (photo attached), accompanied by his wife Sarah-Jane, will take up his three year term in mid-June this year. Phil is no stranger to the Island having headed up the Audit function for St Helena between 1990 and 1994. Governor Capes said […]

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  • NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR CERTIFICATE AND BADGE OF HONOUR, AND ACTS OF BRAVERY AWARDS – REMINDER

    10 March 2014

    Nominations are currently being invited for the Certificate and Badge of Honour Awards, 2014.  This is a reminder of the Deadline.  These awards are available for the Governor to award to public servants for loyal and valuable service worthy of recognition or, in the case of other persons, for their loyal and meritorious conduct that […]

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  • AIRPORT WORK PROGRESSES WITH MEETINGS IN SOUTH AFRICA & UK

    10 March 2014

    Clare Harris, Deputy Airport Director, and Nigel Kirby, DFID Project Manager, were in Johannesburg last week to meet with Basil Read and Lanseria International Airport to focus on the actions that all parties need to take to ensure that certification of St Helena’s Airport is achieved on time.  During two days of meetings with Basil […]

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  • POLLING DAY – WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 2014

    10 March 2014

    A Bye-Election will take place this Wednesday 12 March 2014 to elect a new Member to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council. Candidates for the 2014 Bye-Election are: Dr Corinda Essex of Jamestown, Mrs Brenda Moors of Alarm Forest and Mr Lionel Williams of St Paul’s. Polling stations will be at the Levelwood, Jamestown, […]

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  • EXCO MEETING – Tuesday 11 March 2014

    7 March 2014

    Open to the Public from 9.30am Executive Council will meet on Tuesday 11 March 2014 in the Council Chamber. Starting at 9.30am, the meeting will be open to the public for the following open agenda items: Information Paper on Revised Fuel Prices Wharfage, Warehousing and Customs Miscellaneous Fees – Amendment Proposal Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 […]

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