News

  • St Helena Water Levels

    St Helena’s stored water volume has increased over the past week and is currently at 42%. This increase is largely due to consumption rates falling below 1000 cubic metres and a slight increase in surface flows. While this increase is welcoming news, it is important to remember that the stored water volume can quickly decline […]

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  • Economic Development Committee Meeting Summary – Thursday, 27 February 2020

    EDC and ENRC supports amendment to the Environmental Protection Ordinance needed to support our application for Dark Skies accreditation Committee endorses the recommendation that St Helena should formally declare itself to be a Small Island Developing State TheEconomic Development Committee(EDC)met on Thursday, 27 February 2020, and the following is a summary of discussions that took […]

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  • Re-Opening Of Ladder Hill Road And Shy Road

    Ladder Hill Road and Shy Road will re-open as normal from Monday, 16 March 2020. This is due to CAN France having completed drilling and grouting of anchor works on the hill sides above Ladder Hill Road more swiftly  than expected. Later this month (date still to be confirmed), another two-day road closure will be […]

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  • Statistics Update: Benefits, Exchange Rates and Community

    Several statistical updates have been released on March 11, 2020 as follows: Benefits, up to February 2020 Exchange Rates, up to February 2020 Community, up to Quarter 4 2019 Additional statistical series and indicators are available at  https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/, and published statistical reports, including Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the statistics reports and publications page […]

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  • St Helena Utilities Regulatory Authority – Report On The Maximum Charges Or Fees To Be Levied By Connect Saint Helena Ltd

    The St Helena Utilities Regulatory Authority has today issued its report on a Direction under Section 5 (1) (C) of the Utilities Services Ordinance 2013 – relative to the maximum charges or fees to be levied by Connect Saint Helena Ltd. The report can be found on the Public Information, Reports and Policies page of […]

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  • HM Customs, Income Tax And Port Control Offices -Contact Numbers Reminder

    The public is reminded of the following updated contact numbers for HM Customs & Excise, Income Tax and Port Control Offices at the Wharf, which came into effect in August 2019. HM Customs & Excise HM Customs & Excise can be contacted on tel: 22287. Please use this number for all Customs related enquiries, including […]

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  • Statistics Update: Arrivals and Departures and Population

    Statistical updates for Arrivals and Departures and Population have been released on 12 March, 2020 as follows: Arrivals and Departures, up to January 2020 Population, up to January 2020 Additional statistical series and indicators are available at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/, and published statistical reports, including Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the statistics reports and publications page […]

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  • Statistics Update: Benefits, Climate, Exchange Rates, Vehicles, Production, Ascension Population

    Several statistical updates have been released on March 12, 2020 as follows: Benefits, up to January 2020 Climate , up to January 2020 Exchange Rates, up to January 2020 Vehicles, up to Quarter 4 2019 Production, up to Quarter 2019 Ascension Population , up to Quarter 4 2019 Additional statistical series and indicators are available […]

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  • St Helena Police Trust And Confidence Survey

    St Helena Police are currently conducting a Trust and Confidence survey until Tuesday, 31 March 2020. The purpose of this survey is to gather the views of the community to develop and improve the Police Service. The survey will be available across the Island in various shops and establishments, including the Post Office and the […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a north westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Saturday, 14,  to Wednesday, 18  March 2020.This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. Due care and attention should be taken when swimming in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay […]

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