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  • St Helena Police Presentations on Conducted Energy Devices – Reminder

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Police Directorate:

    St Helena Police would like to remind the public that the remaining presentations on Conducted Energy Devices (Tasers) will take place at the Jamestown Community Centre on Tuesday, 23 July. By request, another presentation will be held at Harford Community Centre on Thursday, 25 July. All presentations will start at 7pm.

    These presentations are being held to raise awareness, educate and provide further information to the public on the carrying and use of Conducted Energy Devices by St Helena Police.

    Members of the public are encouraged to attend.

    SHG
    19 July 2019

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  • National Autistic Society – Autism Training

    Two trainers from the National Autistic Society (NAS) – Autism Training Consultant, Mandy Rutter, and Learning & Development Manager/Licensed Assessor, Jim Robinson – were on-Island for a three-week period during January and June 2019 to deliver basic Autism Training and the Autism Licenced User Course to employees within St Helena Government (SHG), non-governmental agencies, and members of the public.

    This training project was commissioned by SHG to support the development of services on the Island for children and adults on the autism spectrum, and improve professional practice. In order to meet these objectives, the NAS was asked to provide training and consultancy services to the Children & Adult Social Care staff, as well as provide support for specific individuals through specialised assessments.

    Community & Residential Disability Manager, Nicolene Adams, explained:

    “During the January training sessions a total of 110 individuals accessed the Autism Awareness training sessions. In the month of June, 214 individuals were trained over the three-week period with the twilight training sessions being particularly popular. Participants reported that by the end of the course they felt empowered to support autistic people and their families more effectively.”

    All attendees for both the January and June training sessions have received their certificates for attendance to these courses. The certificates were Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certified.

    Ten participants – Nicole Hercules, Phil Howell, Nicolene Adams, Lolly Young, Adele McMahon, Cheryl Bedwell, Kevin Baggett, Andrew Burt, Lisa Benjamin and Marianne Crowie – have also completed the Autism Licenced User Course and were recently presented with their certificates, during a short ceremony at the St Helena Community College.

    Director of Children & Adults Social Care, Tracy Poole-Nandy, added:

    “This training has occurred due to the significant investment made by St Helena to improve the understanding and response from a multi-agency perspective to those with Autism. This training has enabled St Helena to retain sustainability through those that undertook Autism Licenced User Course, which will now enable this knowledge base to be retained and delivered across St Helena.”

    Nicolene concluded:

     “Prior to each visit, staff from Social Care and Inclusion Education Services, known as the core group, engaged with NAS associates in a number of Skype meetings to finalise plans and schedules for both visits. We wish to thank the core group members for their hard work which enabled the realisation of successful autism training.”

     #StHelena #ChildrenAndAdult #SocialCare #Training #CertificatePresentation

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     SHG
    18 July 2019

  • Jordan Clingham Achieves First Class Honours In Computer Engineering

    Jordan Clingham Achieves First Class Honours In Computer Engineering

    Jordan Clingham of Levelwood has successfully graduated having achieved a First Class Honours Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Computer Engineering following three years of study at the University of Portsmouth in the UK.

    Jordan said:

    “Overall it has been a great three years studying at university, an excellent experience where I have met and made friendships with people all over the world as well as learned and practiced new skills and hobbies.”

    Jordan’s units included Artificial Intelligence, an Individual Project, Network Security and Reliability, Real-Time Embedded Systems, Tutorial Y3, and VHDL & FPGA Systems.

    For his final year project, Jordan designed and constructed a walking insect-like robot with survival features as part of his research on walking robots. The main goal of the project was to prototype and explore the uses of swarming robots for minesweeping and search & rescue.

    Jordan commented:

    “This project was a challenge, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. My supervisor actually kept my robot so that he could show and demonstrate it when on school trips and to visitors during university open days.”

    Alongside studying, Jordan was also chosen to be a member of a small group of students employed by the university to mentor and assist other students with their projects. He took on this role and helped first and second year students in their digital lab lessons.

    Jordan also joined the newly formed Society of Electrical Engineers and had the opportunity to network with other people in the technology field and volunteer at events, most notably the Hack Pompey event – a weekend where students and the public get together to build projects.

    On the event, Jordan said:

    “I helped the organisers run the event smoothly and offered help and advice. It was very enjoyable and really strengthened my communication skills and encouraged me to try and inspire people to get into electronics and IT.”

    During his time in university, Jordan also took part in the Undergraduate Leadership Programme, provided by the Royal Navy. The program stood to strengthen teamwork and leadership skills and involved a variety of activities both on campus and on the Navy Base.

    Jordan said about the programme:

    “It was very fun. I met other aspiring young people and had an amazing experience that very few get the chance to have. I don’t regret signing up for the programme and am very grateful for the opportunity.”

    Alongside all of this, Jordan also found the time to take up a new hobby having joined the Climbing and Mountaineering Society and gone on many socials and climbing trips.

    Jordan concluded:

    “Overall, university has been an excellent experience and I feel I’ve had the right balance between studying and doing other activities. I hope many other Saints will be able to do the same and have their own university and life adventures. Thank you greatly to everyone involved in making this amazing experience a possibility for me.”

    #StHelena #Student #UniversityofPortsmouth #FirstClassHonours #ComputerEngineering

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    SHG
    18 July 2019

  • Consultation on the draft Conservation Management Plan for Diana’s Peak National Park – Reminder

    The Environment & Natural Resources Committee approved a formal 28-day public consultation on the draft Conservation Management Plan for Diana’s Peak National Park, as per the requirements of the Environmental Protection Ordinance.

    Diana’s Peak National Park is home to over 250 of St Helena’s endemic species, and is vital for the Island’s water supply as almost 40% of St Helena’s water comes from the Peaks.

    St Helena Government is grateful to all those who have already provided comments on the draft Plan during a participative preparation process, and is now very keen to hear further comments from Peaks stakeholders, as well as from all and any members of the public who are interested in the future of the Diana’s Peak National Park.

    A hard copy of the Plan is available from the Agriculture & Natural Resources Division (ANRD), Scotland, and Essex House in Jamestown. Electronic copies are also available on the Publications page of the SHG website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/ or from Acting Director Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Directorate, Darren Duncan, via email: darren.duncan@sainthelena.gov.sh.

    The deadline for comments is Friday, 26 July 2019, and comments should be submitted to the Acting Director Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Directorate, Darren Duncan.

    #StHelena #DianasPeak #Consultation #ANRD #AltogetherGreener

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     SHG

    18 July 2019

  • David Clarke achieves First Class Honours in Mathematics

    David Clarke of New Ground, St Paul’s, has recently graduated having achieved a First Class Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics following three years of study at the University of Portsmouth in the UK.

    In his final year David chose to study six units covering Advanced Analysis, Introduction to General Relativity & Cosmology, Partial Differential Equations & Their Applications, Nonlinear Dynamics, Projects in Mathematics, and Quantitative Supply Chain Management.

    David said:

    “The final year was, as forecasted, the most challenging. I felt I had picked my options well as they surrounded areas of my personal interest making them more enjoyable, however four of the six units were the hardest units offered on the degree.”

    Advanced Analysis was a pure mathematics unit, one of the rarest types of math skill, and was avoided by most undergraduates with only David and two other students selecting it. Coordinated by the Head of the Department, Professor Andrew Osbaldestin, the unit consisted of material on metric and topological spaces, whereby David was tasked with learning new definitions, theories, and corresponding proofs. The assessment method for this unit was a three hour exam worth 100%.

    Commenting on the unit, David said:

    “In this exam I found it difficult to prove a few theories using logical statements that were often mind-twisting. Still it was a great opportunity to learn and build a reputation with the Head of Department.

    “In addition, the unit Introduction to General Relativity & Cosmology was another great accomplishment, learning how Albert Einstein had constructed his Theory of General Relativity to mathematically describe gravity due to matter and curved spacetime.”

    Despite selecting some of the hardest units available, David stood to the challenge and persevered, coming out with a pass in each and every unit.

    On the skills he learned, David said:

    “It is important to note that the level of thinking involved to both understand the material taught and problem solve is a valuable skill that not only relates to math but many other fields and everyday scenarios.”  

    David graduated on Monday, 15 July 2019, and will soon return to St Helena where he will embark on a new journey enrolling on the iPGCE programme at Prince Andrew School.

    David concluded:

    “I’d like to thank those involved in the scholarship for the wonderful opportunity to expand my math skills, general ability, and confidence, all of which will contribute in improving St Helena overtime.” 

    #StHelena #Student #UniversityofPortsmouth #FirstClassHonours #Mathematics

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    SHG
    17 July 2019

  • Kyle Shoesmith Achieves First Class Honours in Civil Engineering

    Kyle Shoesmith Achieves First Class Honours in Civil Engineering

    Kyle Shoesmith of Half Tree Hollow, has recently graduated having achieved a First Class Honours Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering following three years of study at the University of Portsmouth.

    Kyle said:

    “After completion of my engineering course I am thrilled to say that I have achieved a First Class Honours Degree. I have maintained a first overall for each year of study but found my third and final year both the most challenging and rewarding.”

    During his course, Kyle studied units such as Energy Resources and Infrastructure, an Integrated Civil Engineering Design Project, Professional Development 3, a Research Methods & Individual Project, and Transportation Engineering.

    A large focus of Kyle’s coursework was his dissertation project, accounting for two of the six units for the academic year. Choosing Transportation Engineering, Kyle was able to produce research regarding ‘Vehicle Placement and Pavement Deterioration at Horizontal Curves’.

    Kyle commented:

    “This was a unique and fulfilling experience in which I surveyed approximately 10,000 vehicles and used the findings to establish possible relationships between the effects of vehicles and pavement deterioration for more accurate maintenance predictions.”

    During his dissertation research, Kyle was in regular contact and worked with a PhD student from the university. In the near future, both Kyle and the student hope to combine and further their research.

    Alongside the hard work of being an engineering student in university, Kyle also managed to enjoy life in the UK by traveling during his breaks and partaking in sports and other hobbies, though this was more difficult during the final year.

    Kyle explained:

    “This year, I have engaged the least in non-course related activities such as sports and social events due to the academic workload. However, I have continued as a member of the gym adjacent to my student accommodation, and frequently visited family and friends outside of Portsmouth.”

    Kyle successfully completed his course and graduated on Monday, 15 July 2019.

    He concluded:

    “Overall, I am pleased that I have achieved what I set out to do, and in the process have met good people and have obtained valuable life experiences. My achievement is a reflection of those who have helped me throughout the way, no matter how large or small, including the scholarship committee, employers, teachers, family and friends.

    “I would encourage other saints to strive to reach their full potential with any opportunities available. In doing so, your potential will grow allowing for limitless development.”

    Kyle will soon return to St Helena where he will be employed by St Helena Government as a Graduate Engineer.

    #StHelena #Student #UniversityOfPortsmouth #FirstClassHonours #CivilEngineering

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    SHG
    17 July 2019

  • HM Customs & Revenue and Income Tax Office Closure

    The following is a Public Announcement from HM Customs & Revenue and the Income Tax Office:

    HM Customs & Revenue and the Income Tax Office would like to advise the public that their offices will close from 12noon on Friday, 19 July 2019. This closure is due to a staff function.

    HM Customs & Revenue and the Income Tax Office will reopen as normal from 8.30am on Monday, 22 July 2019.

    HM Customs & Revenue and the Income Tax Office would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    SHG
    17 July 2019

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  • St Helena Water Levels Update

    St Helena Water Levels Update

    • Reservoir levels remain dangerously low at just 28 days
    • No significant rainfall is forecast for the next week
    • This is an Island-wide issue and until the situation improves we must all restrict our water usage to essential use only

    Daily consumption levels on St Helena remains at just over one million litres of water, but no substantial rainfall means Island water stocks remain dangerously low, with just 28 days of storage water remaining.

    It is not forecast for St Helena to experience any significant rainfall over the next week, which means that there will be no surface water run-off going into the Island’s reservoirs.

    To preserve our precious resource it is important that we continue to cut down our water use to essential use only. Remember that we are currently under a hosepipe ban after Connect Saint Helena (CSH) enforced Island-wide water restrictions on Monday, 24 June 2019.

    In the meantime, CSH have continued to pump water from Bore Hole 5 into Hutt’s Gate Reservoir – this is why this reservoir seemingly has an elevated level of water stock – and are then transferring water from Hutt’s Gate to Red Hill, via Grapevine Gut.

    It is everyone’s responsibility to take great care in using our water and consumers are continually urged to reduce consumption wherever possible. St Helena residents, businesses and people who use water for agricultural purposes are also urged to exercise great care and restraint when using water.

    As mentioned in the last update, it will also be worthwhile for consumers to regularly check their water meters and monitor water usage to ensure there are no leaks in their system. CSH have issued a guide on how to do this (click here).

    Regular updates on reservoir levels will be issued to the public.

    If you see anyone using water irresponsibly or notice a burst pipe or leak then please inform CSH immediately.   

    Every drop counts, every action counts – Everyone must save every drop of water possible.

    #StHelena #WaterShortage #EveryDropCounts  

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    St Helena Resilience Forum
    16 July 2019

  • ExCo Report – Tuesday 16 July 2019

    Executive Council met today to discuss, debate and make a decision on two items on the Open Agenda.

    A few members of the public were present in the gallery to observe the discussions.

    Climate Change Policy

    Executive Council was asked to consider and advise whether the Climate Change Policy, July 2019, should be endorsed.

    Councillor Yon presented this paper and officials from the Infrastructure & Transport and Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Directorates joined the meeting to participate in this discussion.

    Members identified that having such a Policy showed that the Island recognises its responsibility to climate change and furthermore felt it could enhance the Island’s external funding prospects. Staff who had put a lot of effort into developing this most welcoming Policy were commended.

    Members were happy to endorse the Policy, subject to some minor amendments.

    Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulation 2019  

    Executive Council was asked to consider and advise whether the draft Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulation 2019 for implementation under the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Overseas Territories) Order 2001 be approved.

    This paper was presented by the Acting Attorney General. Members noted that there is an international obligation for this regulation to be in place.

    Council approved the draft Regulation subject to slight amendments being made to the wording.

    Council also noted at the meeting that the new Building Regulations will come into effect on 16 August 2019.

    The meeting ended at 11.50am.

    ExCo

    16 July 2019

     

  • Governor Rushbrook Returns From Ascension Visit

    Governor Rushbrook Returns From Ascension Visit

    His Excellency Governor Dr. Philip Rushbrook has now returned to St Helena following his first visit to Ascension Island since his appointment as Governor in May 2019.

    The Governor arrived to Ascension on Monday, 8 July, and enjoyed a full programme of events, meeting many of the Ascension Island community, before departing for St Helena on Sunday, 14 July 2019.

    As well as hosting a Town Hall Meeting and drinks reception for members of the public, Governor Rushbrook met with heads of employing organisations on-Island, the Ascension Island Council, representatives of voluntary organisations, and attended a meeting of the Safeguarding Children Board.

    The Governor gained a better understanding of some of the practical challenges faced in operating services on Ascension and how these are tackled, as well as plans for the future, during a critical infrastructure tour.

    He also attended the Two Boats School End of Year Awards Ceremony, where he made several presentations.

    Towards the end of the visit, Governor Rushbrook got to observe some of the natural and manmade heritage that Ascension Island offers during a trip on the Queen Atlantis boat. He also found time to complete one of the Island’s letterbox walks.

    HE the Governor said:

    “I was delighted to be able to visit Ascension so early in my tenure as Governor. I was impressed with the resilience demonstrated by the population there in the face of the ongoing suspension of the airbridge and the real sense of community exhibited.

    “Although only there for a week, I was pleased to be able to speak with lots of people and hear about their hopes and concerns for the future.

    “I’m already looking forward to returning to Ascension and, having been there for myself, am now even more proud to be Governor of such a wonderful and unique Island.”

    #StHelena #AscensionIsland #GovernorRushbrook #FirstVisit

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    SHG
    16 July 2019