New Tristan da Cunha Administrator Appointed
30 September 2013Governor Mark Capes has appointed a new Administrator for Tristan da Cunha, Mr Alex Mitham. Mr Mitham took up his post on 23 September 2013 and replaces previous Administrator, Sean...
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New Procurement Regulations Implemented
30 September 2013The Governor has recently approved the new Procurement Regulations which replace the Contract Regulations 2006. The new Procurement Regulations have introduced a number of new concepts that reflect a more...
Successful Phonics Information Evening
27 September 2013A Phonics Information evening was held at Pilling Primary School for parents of children in the Foundation Stage, Nursery and Reception, on Wednesday 25 September 2013. The evening was led...
New Members of Media Standards Commission Appointed
27 September 2013With effect from 26 September 2013, Mr Rodney Buckley and Mr George Stevens have been appointed by His Excellency Governor Capes as Members of the St Helena Media Standards Commission....
Architect Leaves Post
27 September 2013SHG’s Conservation Architect, James Stewart is to leave his post in October. James has been employed with SHG since late 2012 and has focused on a number of key infrastructure...
EXEMPTION OF WATER BOTTLES LIFTED
25 September 2013The temporary exemption of water bottles (including bottled water) and water containers from Customs Duty has now been lifted. Throughout the period of the water shortage on Island, there was...
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
24 September 2013The new Apprenticeship Scheme approved in March this year will be officially launched at the Careers Fair during the opening of the Fair at 10 am on Wednesday the 9...
LIFTING OF BOIL WATER NOTICE
24 September 2013Connect Saint Helena are pleased to advise the lifting of the boil water notice in the Redhill treatment area. On 12 June 2013 Connect St Helena issued a press release...
CAREERS FAIR 2013
24 September 2013The Careers Fair 2013 is to be held at Prince Andrew School on 9 October from 10am to 5pm. A Careers Fair was held last year and was the first...
AUTOMATED DATA SYSTEM FOR CUSTOMS MOVES AHEAD
24 September 2013St Helena is soon to introduce the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA). This web based system will improve efficiency and speed in the acceptance and clearance of cargo,...
HORSE POINT LANDFILL SITE REDEVELOPMENT
20 September 2013SHG is preparing the documentation for Basil Read to redevelop the Horse Point landfill site. This is an important component of the Airport Project. The redevelopment will reduce the bird...
ASPHALT PLANT WRITE-OFF
20 September 2013This press release outlines a high profile case where the previous SHG procurement process failed, resulting in a ‘write off’ of the acquired asset. The procurement in question relates to...