Festival of Running Triathlon Event
5 November 2019BOAT OWNERS ASKED TO KEEP THEIR BOATS CLEAR OF RUPERT’S JETTY The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: Boat owners are asked to keep their boats clear of...
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Minimum Wage Public Consultation – Reminder
4 November 2019The public is reminded that St Helena Government (SHG) is currently consulting on an increase to the Minimum Wage from 1 April 2020. Those wishing to respond to this consultation...
Marco Yon Passes Business Continuity Course With UK Emergency Planning College
4 November 2019Deputy Emergency Planning Manager, Marco Yon, has recently returned to the Island having participated in and Passed with Merit a Business Continuity course with the UK Emergency Planning College. Business...
Remembrance Sunday 2019
4 November 2019All persons wishing to take part in the Divine Service are asked to assemble at the Cenotaph by no later than 10.40am. Remembrance Sunday falls on 10 November 2019. On...
Comprehensive Development Area at Bunkers Hill given go ahead
1 November 2019Executive Council has agreed to transfer Crown Estate land at Bunkers Hill to Nigel George Construction & Plant Hire for the development of approximately 146 serviced plots to be made...
Road Closure – New Bridge Pond To Estcourt Gardens
1 November 2019The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from New Bridge Pond to Estcourt Gardens to be...
Remembrance Sunday – Road And Parking Spaces Closure
1 November 2019The public is advised that the Highways Authority has given approval for the road and area surrounding the Cenotaph to Donny’s Place, and five parking spaces in front of the...
Economic Development Committee Meeting – Thursday 24 October 2019
1 November 2019The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) took place on Thursday, 24 October 2019, and the following is a summary of the main items discussed: Enterprise St Helena...
Sea Conditions
31 October 2019The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a north- westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Sunday, 3 November 2019. This may result in a...
Alternative Business Model for Fish Processing and Sales on St Helena
31 October 2019On Tuesday, 29 October 2019, Executive Council discussed the option of an alternative business model for processing and selling fish on St Helena, with a view to curtailing the crippling...
Training for St Helena Emergency Services
30 October 201915 personnel from the St Helena Emergency Control Room, Sea Rescue, Fire & Rescue and Police Services last week participated in training delivered by the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency and...
Stored Water Volume Continues to Decrease
30 October 2019The stored water volume across all Island reservoirs has further decreased and is currently at 39.2%. This decrease is primarily due to little surface flows and increased consumption rates. If...