St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • Capital Programme Manager

    2 July 2013

    On Thursday 27 June, St Helena’s first Capital Programme Manager, Sarah Troman, arrived on Island. Sarah will now oversee the infrastructure programme, working with the Environment and Natural Resources Directorate, with project managers of various programmes, plus external funders including DFID and the European Union. Before taking up this role, Sarah worked on urban regeneration […]

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  • Water Situation Remains Critical

    2 July 2013

    Stored Water Levels in Redhill Zone Sufficient for 14 Days The continued dry weather on St Helena has meant that the water situation in affected areas remains critical. Due to the irregular rainfall we are currently experiencing, our reservoirs are filling slower than required and, although stored water levels at Redhill have slightly extended to […]

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  • Sean Burns To Be Next Head Of Goverment’s Office

    28 June 2013

    Sean Burns To Be Next Head Of Governor’s Office Mr Sean Burns, presently serving as the Administrator on Tristan da Cunha, has been appointed as the next Head of the Governor’s Office and will take up the position in January 2014. The role has been upgraded and will carry additional responsibilities, including that of acting […]

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  • Revised Bus Timetable – One Month On

    26 June 2013

    Following a mid-term review of the trial bus service, a revised timetable was introduced on 22 May 2013 and has now been in operation for just over a month. Operated by Joshua’s Taxis, the trial bus service replaces the previous A, B and C routes and the Rupert’s run. The introduction of the revised timetable […]

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  • ExCo Report – 25 June 2013

    25 June 2013

    Good afternoon, A short EXCO today that started at 9.30 and finished at 11 o’clock. We began with a brief status report on the airport project for which we were joined by Janet Lawrence, Airport Director. Many of you will be aware from the regular airport updates that Basil Read are considering design changes in […]

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  • St Helena Government Website

    25 June 2013

    St Helena Government is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, which has gone live at the same address: www.sainthelena.gov.sh This website replaces the previous one and is designed to be more user friendly and visual than its predecessor, featuring a themed deep blue colour from the St Helena Crest and many more […]

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  • Karen Yon Returns from Overseas Training

    25 June 2013

    Post and Customer Service Manager, Karen Yon, recently returned from overseas training under the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Fund. Karen’s training was focused around her role as Registrar for Shipping and was arranged with the Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA), Department for Transport, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the Registry of Shipping and Seamen, the Beverley Marine […]

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  • General Election 2013: Eight Days Left to Submit Nominations and Proxy Voting

    24 June 2013

    Standing for Election The public are reminded that they have just eight days to submit candidate nominations for this year’s General Election – the closing date for nominations is Tuesday 2 July 2013 at 12 noon. If you are considering whether to stand, the time to decide is now. If you are over the age […]

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  • New Register of Electors Published

    24 June 2013

    The 2013 Register of Electors was published today, 24 June, 2013 in an Extraordinary Gazette. The Register is effective from 1 July 2013. Only persons who are named on the Register will be eligible to vote, or stand, in the General Election 2013 which will take place on Wednesday 17 July. Those aged under 21 […]

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  • Gillian Francis Appointed Acting Chief Secretary

    24 June 2013

    Deputy Chief Secretary, Gillian Francis, has this morning taken the role of Acting Chief Secretary, after taking the prescribed Oaths of Office in the presence of His Excellency, Governor Capes, in his office at the Castle. Gillian’s appointment as Acting Chief Secretary becomes immediately effective. Chief Secretary, Owen O’sullivan and his family departed the Island […]

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