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  • Public Accounts Committees And Auditors From OTs Commit To Work Together On Oversight Of Public Finances

    As part of their commitment to work together to improve the oversight of public finances and governance, delegates from the UK and the Overseas Territories (OTs) met last week at the Oversight of Public Finances and Governance – London Forum 2019. The Forum,which ran from 9-11 December, was attended by Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees […]

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  • HM Customs Additional Opening Hours

    HM Customs would like to advise the trading community and the public that opening hours at the Wharf will be extended on Monday, 23 December 2019, until 6:30pm. SHG23 December 2019

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  • Review Of Princess Royal Community Care Centre Service Charges

    Contrary to recent media reports, the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate would like to clarify that the new weekly rate for users residing at the Princess Royal Community Care Centre (CCC) as of 6 January 2020 is £64.00 and not £73.00 as reported. Director of Children & Adults Social Care, Tracy Poole-Nandy, explains: “The […]

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  • International Migrants Day

    Today, Wednesday 18 December, is observed as the United Nations (UN) International Migrants Day, where we celebrate and recognize diversity and migration. On St Helena, we welcome individuals from all countries and regions, which is apparent when you look at the diversity of the members of our community. Throughout our Island’s rich history we have […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    Emergency Planning would like to inform the public that a north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena on Saturday, 21 December, and from Monday, 23 December, possibly lasting until Monday, 30 December 2019. This may result in a large sea swell and breakers in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is reminded to use […]

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  • HM Customs, Income Tax and Port Control Office Closure

    HM Customs, Income Tax, and Port Control would like to advise the public that their offices at the Jamestown Wharf will close for business at 12:00 tomorrow, Thursday 19 December 2019. During this closure the switchboard will be operational and any queries can be left with the officer on duty. The relevant officer will reply […]

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  • In the Lead-Up to Christmas Stored Water Volume at 38%

    St Helena’s water situation remains serious with no increase in surface flows and stored water at around 38% heading into the busiest part of the year on the Island. Consumption rates remain an issue with each day over the past week exceeding 1000 cubic metres of water. This could be due in part to the […]

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  • Statistics Update: Arrivals and Departures

    Data on Arrivals and Departures up to November 2019 have been released on December 16, 2019: Arrivals and Departures. IMPORTANT NOTE: Statistics on Arrivals and Departures to and from St Helena are now available separately from indicators on population and births and deaths. The data are available in the file “Arrivals and Departures”, and the […]

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  • Statistics Update: Population, Benefits, Exchange Rates and Climate

    Several statistical updates have been released on December 17, 2019 as follows: Population, up to November 2019 Benefits, up to November 2019 Exchange rates, up to November 2019 Climate, up to November 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 […]

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  • ANRD Office Closure

    The Agriculture & Natural Resources Division’s Scotland Offices will close at 12 noon on Thursday, 19 December, for a staff function. Should anyone require the Veterinary staff during this time, the number to call is 62039. Forestry Section staff can also be contacted on 62071. Normal business will resume on Friday, 20 December 2019, at […]

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