St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • BYE-ELECTION 2014 WRIT OF ELECTION AND NEW REGISTER OF ELECTORS PUBLISHED

    7 February 2014

    Governor Capes has today issued the Writ of Election, for the 12 March Bye-Election. The Writ confirms the last day and time for receiving Nominations to elect a Member to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council, following the resignation of Tony Green in December 2013. The last day and time for nominations is 12 […]

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  • WHARF CLOSURE

    6 February 2014

    Further to the announcement regarding the closure of the Wharf on the afternoon of Thursday 6 February through to 8.30am on Monday 10 February, HM Customs and the Port Authority wish to clarify that the closure on Saturday 8 Feb and Sunday 9 Feb will be to the general public only – and will not […]

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  • ELECTRO BIO–MEDICAL ENGINEER

    5 February 2014

    Jan Anderson arrived on Island on 17 February on a three and a half month contract with the Heath and Social Welfare Directorate as an Electro Bio-Medical Engineer. Jan explained:  “Electro Bio-Medical Engineering is about taking care of various machines used to treat patients.  They can be anything from anaesthesia to incubator equipment.  I ensure […]

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  • POLICE INSPECTOR TO DEVELOP NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING

    4 February 2014

    Arriving on-Island on Thursday 6 February will be Inspector Matthew (Matt) Webb from Sussex Police in the UK. During his three weeks on St Helena, Inspector Webb will be working with the St Helena Police Service to develop Neighbourhood (Community) Policing on the Island. Director of Policing, Trevor Botting, said: “I am delighted that Inspector […]

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  • WHARF CLOSURE

    4 February 2014

    Due to the arrival of the RMS on Thursday 6 February 2014, the Wharf will be closed to the public and merchants from 2pm, or – in case of any changes in the scheduled arrival time – one hour before the RMS arrives. No collection of goods or cargo can take place after this time. […]

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  • EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST ARRIVES

    3 February 2014

    Arriving on-Island on Thursday 6 February will be Educational Psychologist Grainne Mckenna.  Grainne will be working within the Education Directorate during February, March and April this year. Whilst on Island Grainne will be visiting all the schools and conducting detailed individual assessments of children and young people, with the goal of improving learning within the […]

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  • PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING – AGENDA

    3 February 2014

    The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will meet formally on Monday 10 February 2014 at 9am in the Court House, Jamestown. The public are invited to attend. The Agenda is as follows:                                                    1.    Introduction by PAC Chairperson                                                                     2.    St Helena Government: Financial Statements 2011-2012 and Audit Management Letter   In Attendance:  Financial Secretary and […]

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  • NEW DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    31 January 2014

    Susan O’Bey, currently SHG’s Director of Strategic Policy and Planning, has been appointed as Enterprise St Helena’s new Deputy Chief Executive for Economic Development.  Susan’s new role – which she will take up next week – will include supporting the incoming Chief Executive to deliver Enterprise St Helena’s strategic agenda, enabling its business plan to […]

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  • RMS ARRIVAL TODAY

    31 January 2014

      Due to very favourable weather conditions and good speed, the RMS St Helena’s estimated time of arrival at St Helena is now 4.30pm this afternoon (Friday 31 January) – improving upon the 7.30pm timing previously advised. SHG 31 January 2014

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  • HM CUSTOMS AND REVENUE – NEW CONTACT DETAILS

    30 January 2014

    HM Customs and Revenue (HMCR) would like to advise the public that with immediate effect all telephone communication for HM Customs, Port Management and Income Tax should be directed through the HMCR switchboard on telephone 22287. Please note that all other numbers previously associated with these sections are no longer in use. SHG 30 January […]

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