Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Jamestown Swimming Pool
21 November 2019
UPDATE The Jamestown Swimming Pool has been closed to the public since Friday, 1 November 2019. This is due to a faulty chlorinator causing water not to meet acceptable water quality standards. There are also visual contaminants such as dust, dirt, and degrading paint that could potentially cause a health and safety risk to swimmers. […]
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Governor to Depart for Overseas Business
21 November 2019
HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook will depart the Island for overseas business on Saturday, 23 November, returning on Saturday, 7 December 2019. During His Excellency’s absence, Head of the Governor’s Office, Greg Gibson, will assume the role as Acting Governor. #StHelena #Governor #OverseasBusiness #FCO #HOGO https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt SHG21 November 2019
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Economic Development Committee to Consider Final Draft Labour Market Strategy
21 November 2019
The Economic Development Committee will consider whether to endorse a final draft of the Labour Market Strategy (LMS) at its next meeting on Thursday, 28 November 2019. The final draft LMS has been published on the SHG website at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-information/. Hard copies will be available at the Public Library and Customer Service Centre. The final […]
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Sea Conditions
21 November 2019
Emergency Planning would like to inform the public that a north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from 12noon on Saturday, 23, to Monday, 25 November 2019. This may result in a large sea swell and breakers in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is reminded to use caution when accessing the Seafront area […]
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Allen Cansick Sworn In as Attorney General
20 November 2019
Allen Cansick, was today, Wednesday 20 November 2019, sworn in as Attorney General for St Helena Allen took the prescribed Oaths in the presence of His Excellency Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook and colleagues from the Attorney General’s Chambers in the Governor’s Office, The Castle, at 8.30am. Allen’s appointment is effective immediately. #AttorneyGeneral #SwornIn https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt […]
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Police Appeal for Information
20 November 2019
St Helena Police are currently appealing to the public for information regarding damage to a vehicle that was parked in Upper Jamestown, near China Lane. The damage occurred between the hours of 9pm on Friday, 15 November, and 11am on Saturday, 16 November 2019. The vehicle was a black and silver Suzuki Vitara parked opposite […]
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Reduction in Surface Flow Due to Current Weather Conditions
20 November 2019
ST HELENA WATER SITUATION REMAINS SERIOUS St Helena’s water situation remains serious and, due to current hot weather conditions and lack of substantial rainfall, surface water flow has gradually reduced over the past week. Consumption rates also remain an issue with the required rate of under 1000 cubic metres of water occurring only on Friday, […]
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Draft Alternative Business Model for Fish Processing and Sales on St Helena – The Present Status and Next Steps
20 November 2019
Following an urgent application from the St Helena Fisheries Corporation (SHFC) to Executive Council (ExCo), requesting additional subsidy to fund repairs to equipment in the Fish Processing Factory, Elected Members instructed the formation of a Fisheries Task Group. The Task Group was set up to undertake a review of the current fish processing and sales […]
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Bridging the Digital Divide Research Competition
20 November 2019
The introduction of the fibre optic cable on St Helena offers a unique ‘one off’ opportunity to study change and development pre and post cable landing. The St Helena Research Institute, in conjunction with St Helena Government and the Fibre Optic Cable and Satellite Ground Station Board, are seeking to attract research proposals from local […]
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Field (Rupert’s) Road Closure
19 November 2019
The following is a Public Announcement from the Roads Section: The Highways Authority has given approval for Field (Rupert’s) Road to be closed from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday, 27, and Thursday, 28 November 2019. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to continue with slurry works on Field Road. During each closure the […]
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