The Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolio (ENRP) would like to remind the public that persons requiring veterinary and livestock assistance after normal working hours should call telephone number: 26162 to get the individual providing out of hourscover.The public are askedto refrain from calling staff at home to enquire who is on call.
During working hours staff can be contacted via the ENRP Reception on telephone number: 24724.
SHG
16 February 2023
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT PORTFOLIO OFFICE CLOSURE
Please be advised that the following Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio establishments will be closed on the 15February 2023.
Education Learning Centre, St Helena Community College, St Helena Research Institute, Career Access and the Public Library
Normal opening hours will resume on the 16February 2023
SHG
15 February 2023
An open session meeting of Governor in Council will take place on Tuesday, 21 February 2023, at 9.30am in the Council Chamber, Jamestown, to consider an application for development permission for the proposed balcony and verandah at the Yacht Club, the Wharf, Jamestown, and for the proposed construction of a reservoir and expansion to an existing reservoir at High Ridge, Levelwood.
Documentation for this meeting is available on the Executive Council page of the St Helena Government website via: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/legislative-council/executive-council/.
Members of the public who would like to view hard copies of the documents should contact Secretary to Executive Council, Natasha Bargo, at the Castle on tel: 22470 or via email: natasha.bargo@sainthelena.gov.sh.
Governor in Council comprises the Governor, Nigel Phillips CBE, Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, and Ministers Christine Scipio, Martin Henry, Mark Brooks and Jeffrey Ellick. The Attorney General is a non-voting member of Governor in Council.
#StHelena #GovernorInCouncil #PlanningProposals
SHG
13 February 2023
The Health Services Directorate is offering free testing for bowel cancer for anyone aged 50-74 years.
The Health Services Directorate are encouraging those who were born in 1948 to pick up a test from the Hospital reception between now and Monday, 20 February 2023.
The Hospital Reception is open from 8am to 9pm, seven days per week.
If you are not sure whether you wish to take the test, we suggest that you collect the test which has a sheet explaining the test and then decide if you wish to take it.
The test has full instructions on how to use it, and once you have completed your test you can drop it back into the box at reception.
Results will be provided within four weeks, and you may be called in to speak to a doctor about these if necessary.
If you have any questions about this campaign please call the hospital on 25888. Alternatively please speak to your GP.
The Health Services Directorate will continue to call groups of people for testing in age order, and will publish a public announcement when the test kits for your age group are ready to be picked up.
Notes to Editor:
Bowel cancer is common on the Island and in most cases (9/10) is caused by polyps in the bowel. Bowel polyps are small growths on the inner lining of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Bowel polyps are very common, and affect around 1 in 4 people aged 50 or over.
The Health Services Directorate can detect polyps by testing your poo for blood using a simple test. When detected early, bowel cancer survival rates are very high (around 90%), so getting tested is very important.
SHG
10 February 2023
The public are advised that infrastructure maintenance works will be carried out on the following Post Box Walks:
| Post Box Walk | Start Date |
| Great Stone Top | 13 February 2023 |
| Lots Wife Ponds | 13 February 2023 |
| The Barn | 20 February 2023 |
| Prosperous Bay | 27 February 2023 |
The walks will remain open, but persons are asked to be vigilant when approaching the construction areas.
These works are not part of the routine maintenance contract but are part of the Infrastructure Trail Repair Works to the Post Box Walks which are being funded from the EDIP Micro Project budget.
The public will be informed when these works are completed and are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
9 February 2023
Following the re-opening of Side Path Road to traffic in December 2022, the Contractor will be continuing to complete the remaining works under the construction contract over the next few weeks. This includes the completion of the storm drainage system, incorporating the cross-drain above Napoleon Street from The Brow to The Run.
To complete this work, the Highways Authority has approved the closure of Seales Corner Road between The Brow and the Carnarvon Court entrance over a period of 2-3 weeks. This work will commence on Monday, 13 February 2023. Access will however still be permitted to emergency service vehicles.
Radio announcements will be made to update the public on progress, and particularly if the road can be re-opened at any time during the construction activities.
SHG
9 February 2023
The Health Services Directorate would like to remind the public that there is a designated number of appointments within each month for persons who require a medical assessment in order to renew their driving licence.
If you require an appointment to be able to renew your driving licence, you are asked to please ensure that you arrange an appointment at least three months prior to the date in which your license will expire. This will enable the Appointments Clerk to arrange accordingly and avoid last minute delays.
An appointment can be arranged by calling the Appointments Clerk on tel: 22321. Please state your name, address, and date of birth as well as the date in which your driver’s license will expire.
The Health Services Directorate thanks you for your cooperation.
SHG
8 February 2023
The public are invited to note the following dates and times for Elected Members’ constituency meetings.
These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet once again with your 12 Councillors and raise any issues you might have.
You are encouraged to attend the meeting in the district that you live.
Constituency meetings will start at 7.30pm as follows:
| Date | Venue |
| Monday, 13 February | Guinea Grass Community Centre |
| Wednesday,15 February | St Mary’s Church, Briars |
| Thursday, 16 February | Silver Hill Bar, Levelwood |
| Monday, 20 February | Sandy Bay Community Centre |
| Tuesday, 21 February | Kingshurst Community Centre |
| Thursday, 23 February | St Michael’s Church, Ruperts |
| Monday, 27 February | Harford Community Centre |
| Wednesday, 1 March | Half Tree Hollow Community Centre |
| Monday, 6 March | Jamestown Community Centre |
| Wednesday, 8 March | Blue Hill Community Centre |
SHG
3 February 2023
The public is advised that Constitution Hill Road will be closed between 9am and 3pm tomorrow, Thursday 2 February, and Friday, 3 February, and then again between Monday, 6 February, and Thursday, 9 February 2023. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to carry out repairs to the safety rails near Mr Christopher Joshua’s residence at Fiddlers Green.
During this closure, only emergency services and residents will be granted access. Residents are encouraged to access their properties via Side Path Road and Corner Wall. Appropriate signage will be in place.
The public is thanked in advance for their patience and cooperation.
SHG
1 February 2023
The Royal St Helena Police are seeking information relating to damage caused to a motor vehicle. This damage was sustained to a vehicle that was parked in the Harbour View area on Thursday 12 January 2023, between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00.
The public are urged to come forward if they think they have any information which may assist with this investigation, regardless of how minor it may seem. This includes if they were in this area on this date during the times above and noticed or saw any suspicious behaviour. Anyone that does have information which may be relevant are asked to please contact the police officer of your choice by telephone on 22626 or via email through cid@sainthelena.gov.sh.
The public are reminded that it is a criminal offence to cause damage to public or private property.
SHG
30 January 2023