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  • Commonwealth Day 2020

    9 March 2020

    Commonwealth Day 2020 was celebrated on St Helena with an assembly held at Prince Andrew School (PAS) today, Monday 9 March 2020. This year’s Commonwealth Day theme is ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming’. The assembly was led by PAS Head Teacher, Penny Bowers, and Student Council President, Colby Thomas, read a message from […]

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  • Social & Community Development Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 12 February 2020

    9 March 2020

    The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) agreed draft Terms of Reference for a Sub-Committee to review the Elections Ordinance. Formal appointment of its members will now follow. Revised Fees and Charges recommended by Corporate Services were agreed for onward approval by Executive Council to be implemented from 1 April 2020. The revised fees and […]

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  • Road Traffic Accident – Update

    7 March 2020

    A single vehicle road traffic accident occurred this morning on the road just outside of the Community Care Centre, Ladder Hill. As a result of this accident a male person has sadly passed away.   Police and other agencies are supporting the family of the deceased and the public is asked to respect the family’s […]

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  • Road Traffic Accident

    7 March 2020

    A single vehicle road traffic accident occurred this morning on the road just outside of the Community Care Centre, Ladder Hill. As a result of this accident a male person has been taken to Hospital. Investigations are currently being conducted. Until further notice, the road from Three Tanks, lower Half Tree Hollow to Rosie’s Taste […]

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

    6 March 2020

    The COVID-19 virus continues to spread in various countries around the world and those following international news reports will be aware that the virus epidemic is changing at a very quick rate. Island residents are reassured that St Helena Government has deployed all resources into preparing and responding to any threat to the Island from […]

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  • Access (Haul) Road Lane Closure

    6 March 2020

    The Highways Authority has given approval for one lane to be closed on the Access (Haul) Road, near the hairpin bend above the BFI, from Tuesday, 10 March, to Friday, 27 March 2020, from 6.30am to 4.30pm (weekdays only). This lane closure is to allow CAN France to install rockfall protection measures above the road. […]

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  • Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum Cancelled

    6 March 2020

    Due to the ongoing spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and following a recommendation from the Director of Health, the Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum, due to take place from 23-27 March 2020, has been cancelled.   Event organisers, St Helena Government, Enterprise St Helena and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), would like to extend thanks to all who […]

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  • Jamestown And Rupert’s Valley Rockfall Protection Project Update

    6 March 2020

    This week, CAN France are drilling catchfence anchors above Ladder Hill Road, at the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI), Power Station and Rupert’s Wharf. Drilling will shortly commence above Maldivia Road, from Cambrian House to Estcourt Gardens. Maldivia Road will remain open during the works, but road users should be aware of an increase in traffic […]

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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) St Helena Preparedness Update

    6 March 2020

    Precautions Travel Advice Preventative measures on-Island Keeping up-to-date The COVID-19 virus continues to spread in various countries around the world and those following international news reports will be aware that the virus epidemic is changing at a very quick rate. Island residents are reassured that St Helena Government has deployed all resources into preparing and […]

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  • Elected Members Visit The Peaks National Park

    5 March 2020

    Elected Members undertook an exposure visit to the Endemic Plant Nursery and restoration areas at Diana’s Peak on Friday, 21 February 2020. The visit was arranged following initial interest in conservation works during the Career’s Fair 2019, with the opportunity presented for the Terrestrial Conservation Habitats Team and the Darwin Project Team (DPLUS099) to showcase […]

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