International Migrants Day
18 December 2019Today, Wednesday 18 December, is observed as the United Nations (UN) International Migrants Day, where we celebrate and recognize diversity and migration. On St Helena, we welcome individuals from all...
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In the Lead-Up to Christmas Stored Water Volume at 38%
18 December 2019St Helena’s water situation remains serious with no increase in surface flows and stored water at around 38% heading into the busiest part of the year on the Island. Consumption...
Police Christmas Safety Campaign
16 December 2019During the month of December, and over the festive period, St Helena Police are running a safety campaign – ‘Safe people, Safe roads, Safe vehicles and Safe speed’. This campaign...
ExCo Meeting
16 December 2019Executive Council will meet on Wednesday, 18 December 2019, at 10.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following Open Agenda items: Public Solicitors Fees Employment Rights Ordinance – Minimum...
Economic Development Committee Meeting – Monday, 9 December 2019
16 December 2019A special meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) took place on Monday, 9 December 2019, and the following is a summary of the main items discussed: The SHG Economists,...
Overseas Medical Referrals To Pretoria – Update
13 December 2019The St Helena Health Directorate has been transferring patients requiring overseas specialist care to Pretoria, South Africa, since 2018. Prior to this, patients had been referred to Cape Town. The...
Fish Processing and Sales on St Helena – Next Steps
13 December 2019Executive Council discussed next steps for fish processing and sales on St Helena at their meeting on Tuesday, 10 December 2019. Over the last five years a total of £1,387,000...
Consultation on Draft Satellite Ground Station Policy – Reminder
13 December 2019The public is reminded that the draft Satellite Ground Station Policy is currently out for consultation and is available at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-consultation/. The deadline for comments has been extended to Monday,...
PAS Annual Certificate & Awards Presentation 2019
12 December 2019Prince Andrew School (PAS) held their Annual Certificate & Awards Presentation yesterday, Wednesday 11 December 2019. Invited guests, including His Excellency Dr Philip Rushbrook and Mrs Rushbrook, along with parents,...
Decrease In Stored Water Volumes
11 December 2019Over the past week there has been a slight decrease in stored water on the Island, with volumes currently at 38%. At this time of year we would expect stored...
Human Rights Day 2019
10 December 2019Today, Tuesday 10 December 2019, is Human Rights Day – the day (in 1948) the United Nations General Assembly adopted the ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’: a document proclaiming the rights...
Economic Development Committee Meeting
6 December 2019The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) was held on Thursday, 28 November 2019. The Chief Economist presented the Sustainable Economic Development Plan (SEDP) mid-year update report. The...