Ruperts and Jamestown Wharf Closure
10 October 2019Port Control would like to advise that Rupert’s Wharf and beach area will be closed to the public with immediate effect and until further notice. This closure is due to...
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St Helena Water Usage Continues to Rise
10 October 2019St Helena’s water consumption levels continue to rise above 1000 cubic metres per day. This consumption rate cannot continue if we are to maintain safe water levels for the Island....
Chevening Scholarships – Applications Open
9 October 2019The UK Government’s global Chevening Scholarship Programme for study in the UK in 2020/2021 is now open for applications until Tuesday, 5 November 2019. To apply, candidates must meet certain...
‘Be Your Own Hero’ Talk
9 October 2019As part of Cancer Support and Awareness month, the SHG Health Promotion Section is collaborating with other organisations to raise awareness on the prevention of chronic diseases and Cancer. The...
St Helena Community College IT Suite Opening Times
8 October 2019The St Helena Community College (SHCC) would like to advise the public that with immediate effect their IT Suite opening times will be as follows: Day Time Monday 8.30am...
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2020 – Overseas List
7 October 2019The Foreign and Commonwealth Office invites nominations for the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2020 Birthday Honours are reminded that the overriding principle...
Economic Development Committee Meeting – Thursday, 26 September 2019
7 October 2019The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) took place on Thursday, 26 September 2019, and the following is a summary of the main items discussed: A new Ship...
Third Round of ‘Day-Care Health Check’ Completed
4 October 2019The Children & Adults Social Care Directorate, in partnership with the Health Directorate, held a third round of the ‘Day-Care Health Check’ at Barnview on Thursday, 3 October 2019. A...
Appeal to Community to Reduce Water Consumption
4 October 2019St Helena’s water consumption levels continue to rise. On 29 September 2019, water consumption levels rose to 1227 cubic metres. This consumption rate cannot continue if we are to maintain...
New Stamp Issue Now Available – Jonathan, the World’s Oldest Animal on Land
4 October 2019The Post & Customer Services Centre is pleased to announce that new stamp stocks, including a First Day Cover, of ‘Jonathan, the world’s oldest animal on land’ (see picture attached)...
St Helena Community College to Host 2019 Careers Fair
4 October 2019The St Helena Community College (SHCC) will hold the 2019 Careers Fair in the main hall of Prince Andrew School on Wednesday, 9 October 2019, from 10am-3.30pm, reopening from 6.30pm-8pm....
Acting Governor Hosts Reception for World Teachers Day
3 October 2019In celebration of World Teachers Day on 5 October, Acting Governor, Greg Gibson, hosted a reception at Plantation House for Island School Teachers on Wednesday evening, 2 October 2019. In...