• Further Charter Flights UK – St Helena – Freight Arrangements

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    Further to the announcement that four further charter flights between the United Kingdom (UK) and St Helena are planned, St Helena Government is pleased to confirm the following airfreight arrangements that will apply for the flight in September. These arrangements will be reviewed before the next flight.  The cost per kilogramme of airfreight is £4.20 […]

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  • September Charter Flight – Reminder – Register Your Interest

    Titan Airways’ Boeing 757-200 at St Helena Airport (July 2020)

    St Helena Government has commissioned Titan Airways to operate a charter flight between the United Kingdom and St Helena during the week beginning 14 September 2020. Passengers considering travelling on this flight are asked to register their interest by 9am on Tuesday, 18 August 2020. This strict deadline is necessary to allow the aircraft and […]

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  • David Clarke Achieves International Post Graduate Certificate in Education

    PAS Graduate Instructor David Clarke achieves International Post Graduate Certificate in Education The course was undertaken with Tes Institute in partnership with the University of East London David hopes to use the skills learnt to drive better attainment across mathematics on-Island Graduate Instructor at Prince Andrew School (PAS), David Clarke, has successfully completed and achieved […]

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  • ‘Booze It, You Lose It’ Drink-Drive Campaign – Week Four

    Message from the St Helena Police Service St Helena Police continues to work towards ensuring the safety of road users, with officers raising awareness and educating drivers around the issue of drink-driving, during Week Four of our ‘Booze It, You Lose It’ Drink-drive Awareness Campaign. One person was arrested for failing to stop, driving whilst […]

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  • Executive Council approves Exploratory Borehole Drilling Project

    Drilling Rig (owned by Connect Saint Helena Ltd) after some repair works

    At their meeting on Tuesday, 11 August 2020, Executive Council gave their approval for the Exploratory Borehole Drilling Project to be funded from the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). This project will help to address the existing shortfall in the Island’s water supply. With three droughts in the past decade (2013, 2016 and 2019), water […]

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  • International Youth Day

    · International Youth Day  is celebrated each year on 12 August ·  The theme for 2020 is    ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action’ · St Helena’s Youth Parliament allows young people to be more engaged in Island political issues International Youth Day is celebrated on 12 August each year to recognise the efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing […]

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  • Recall of Iceland Frozen Product

    The Health Directorate has received a notification that the following product has been recalled due to the presence of Salmonella: Iceland Southern Fried Chicken Popsters 220g Best before date:  04/04/2021 This product was imported by Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc who has already started the recall process for this product. The Health Directorate request all members of […]

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  • Early Language Development Guides

    The Children & Adults Social Care Directorate has released guides on early language development for babies, toddlers and young children. Speech & Language Therapist, Johanna Barclay, commented: “Supporting children’s play and communication helps lay the best possible foundation for children’s learning, and social and emotional skills. 0-5 years is a really crucial time for children’s […]

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  • Constituency Meetings

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    The public is advised that Elected Members will be holding a round of constituency meetings during August. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your Councillors and raise any issues you might have. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in your district. The following Constituency meetings will take place at 7pm: […]

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  • Applications for Chevening Scholarship Awards 2021-2022 open from 3 September

    Applications for the 2021-2022 Chevening Scholarship Awards will open this year from 3September to 3 November.  Fully funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Chevening Scholarships are aimed at those with leadership potential needed to create a better future within their respective countries.  The programme is open to over 160 eligible countries around the world […]

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