WHARF ACCESS MAUNDY THURSDAY
12 April 2017On Maundy Thursday, 13 April 2017, there will be certain restrictions in place to enable members of the public to enjoy their fishing on the Wharf safely. Access for vehicles...
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SPEEDING KILLS
12 April 2017The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something...
COUNCILLOR DEREK THOMAS TO ATTEND CPA MID-YEAR MEETING
12 April 2017Councillor Derek Thomas will depart St Helena on Tuesday, 18 April 2017, to attend the Mid-Year Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Executive Committee in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia...
MV NECKLACE DROPS OFF SICK CREW MEMBER
11 April 2017A large bulk carrier, the MV Necklace, has today, Tuesday 11 April 2017, anchored in James’ Bay to drop off a sick crew member to receive medical treatment on-Island. The...
ST HELENA’S FISHERIES SECTOR STRATEGY – COMMENTS INVITED
11 April 2017SHG is seeking views on the establishment of a strategy for the Island’s fisheries sector. Having a coherent strategy in place will help manage our valuable marine resources sustainably, whilst...
PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ ATHLETICS DAY
11 April 2017The Primary Sector will be hosting their annual Athletics Day on Francis Plain on Wednesday, 19 April 2017. The sports will start at 10am and end at approximately 2.30pm. All...
MAJOR INCIDENT EXERCISE – WEDNESDAY, 12 APRIL 2017
10 April 2017The Police and Health Directorates will be conducting a major incident exercise this coming Wednesday, 12 April 2017. The exercise will reflect a potential incident that could realistically occur on...
CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ST HELENA, Ascension & Tristan da Cunha CONSTITUTION
10 April 2017Further to the press release of 5 April, although prioritisation of persons with St Helenian status for employment is the key issue currently, comparison of Section 21 of the St...
RMS ST HELENA UPDATE
10 April 2017Repair work on the RMS St Helena is progressing well in the Dry Dock at Simonstown. The vessel’s Starboard shaft will be reassembled today and testing & partial flooding of...
UNWANTED ROAMING AT PICCOLO HILL ESTATE
10 April 2017The Property & Housing Division has been experiencing problems with livestock – namely sheep & goats – roaming the grounds of the Piccolo Hill Estate in Longwood. Livestock owners should...
MV ASTOR DUE TOMORROW
7 April 2017Cruise Ship, MV Astor, is expected to arrive in James’ Bay at 6am tomorrow, Saturday, 8 April 2017. Despite hopes that passengers will come ashore, severe sea conditions and an...
ST HELENA WATER POSTER COMPETITION
6 April 2017PRIZES PRESENTED CEO of Connect Saint Helena Ltd, Barry Hubbard, this week visited the three Primary Schools on St Helena to present certificates and prizes to the pupils who submitted...