News

  • 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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  • Constituency Meetings

    Elected Members are currently holding a round of constituency meetings during March. These meetings are an opportunity for members of the public to meet with their Councillors and raise any issues they might have. Constituency meetings will take place at 7pm on the following dates and times: Venue Date Silver Hill Bar Wednesday, 11 March […]

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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) – St Helena Preparedness Update

    Prevention Information about COVID-19 Additional screening measures at OR Tambo International Airport Keeping up-to-date The COVID-19 virus outbreak is evolving quickly – the virus epidemic now having spread to a number of new countries over the last week with South Africa confirming its first positive case of COVID-19 on 5 March 2020.   Keeping St Helena […]

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  • Police Appeal for Information – Longwood Avenue Shop Burglary

    St Helena Police are appealing to the public for information relating to a burglary that occurred at a shop on Longwood Avenue between 8pm on Friday, 6 March, and 12pm on Saturday, 7 March 2020. As a result of this burglary, a sum of money was stolen from the premises and the Shop has been […]

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  • Political Governance on St Helena – Professor Sarkin’s Second Report

    Professor Sarkin has completed his latest report. He has gathered and considered views from many people and organisations across St Helena about the way the Island is politically governed. In both his first report in December 2019 and his second one, now available, he compared the accountability and timeliness in decision-making in the current Council […]

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  • Gibraltar International Bank Supports St Helena

    Gibraltar International Bank supports St Helena with international banking services St Helena residents and businesses can open bank accounts in Gibraltar and access a debit card that can be used for online purchases/payments and used abroad On-Island businesses will be able to take advantage of future e-commerce opportunities Gibraltar International Bank (GIB) has agreed to […]

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  • Exco Meeting – Tuesday, 10 March 2020

    Executive Council will meet tomorrow, Tuesday 10 March 2020, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following Open Agenda items: Pensions (Amendment) Ordinance 2020 Waste Management Policy Development Application – Proposed New HM Prison and Custody Building, Bottom Woods Development Application – Proposed Custody Suite, Coleman House, Jamestown Development Application – Proposed replacement […]

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