RMS ST HELENA
2 August 2017The RMS St Helena departed the Island slightly later than originally scheduled at 6.05pm yesterday, Tuesday 1 August 2017, with 54 passengers and 56 crew onboard. Her estimated arrival time...
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INAUGURAL MEETING OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL 2017
2 August 2017The inaugural meeting of the newly elected Legislative Council took place today in the Council Chamber at the Castle, starting at 10am. The proceedings were opened with the entry of...
ST HELENA CARE AWARDS
2 August 2017NOMINATIONS REMINDER The public is reminded that the Safeguarding Directorate is this year launching the first ever St Helena Care Awards. These annual awards will pay tribute to those individuals...
DRAFT DIGITAL STRATEGY
2 August 2017CONSULTATION EVENT THIS EVENING The public is reminded of the below consultation meeting taking place this evening to discuss the draft Digital Strategy for St Helena: Monday, 31 July 2017...
SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
2 August 2017A new Sustainable Economic Development Plan is currently being developed for St Helena. The objectives of the Plan are to: Provide a vision for the Island’s economic growth Help investors...
PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ OPEN DAYS 2017
2 August 2017All Island Primary Schools will be hosting their annual Open Day next week. Each school will start their day with their Entertainment & Prize Presentation for parents and guardians. Following...
CHANGES TO MINIMUM WAGE
1 August 2017The St Helena Minimum Wage increase, which was announced in May 2017, comes into effect from today, Tuesday 1 August. The Minimum Wage was increased from £2.60 to £2.95 per...
ST HELENA POLICE LAUNCHES TRUST & CONFIDENCE SURVEY
1 August 2017The St Helena Police Directorate has today launched a Trust & Confidence survey. The survey consists of four headed themes and related questions. The themes are: Effectiveness in Crime Prevention...
SEA CONDITIONS
1 August 2017St Helena is currently experiencing a significant south south-westerly swell that is forecast to last throughout this week, running into the weekend. The public is asked to use caution when...
INAUGURAL MEETING OF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL – WEDNESDAY, 2 AUGUST 2017
1 August 2017The Inaugural meeting of Legislative Council will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 2 August 2017, at 10am in the Council Chamber. The meeting will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1....
PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ OPEN DAYS 2017
27 July 2017All Island Primary Schools will be hosting their annual Open Day next week. Each school will start their day with their Entertainment & Prize Presentation for parents and guardians. Following...
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF PUBLIC LIBRARY
27 July 2017The Public Library in Jamestown will be closed temporarily from Wednesday, 2 August 2017, to allow renovation works to take place. It is anticipated that works will take several weeks...