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  • Updated Register of Electors Published

    In a Proclamation issued on Wednesday, 11 September 2019, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook announced that a Bye-Election to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council (following the resignation of Kylie Hercules on 31 August) would take place on Wednesday, 27 November 2019. Following this, a window of opportunity was available to members of the public, who […]

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  • Draft Waste Management Policy out for Public Consultation

    A draft Waste Management Policy for St Helena is out for public consultation until 4pm on Friday, 8 November 2019. St Helena Government (SHG) acknowledges the need for a Waste Management Policy which plans for short, medium and long term environmental changes that are likely to impact on the quality of Island life if left […]

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  • Harford Primary School Pupils receive Awards for Commonwealth Essay Competition

    11 pupils from Harford Primary School have received Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for entering the Queen’s 2019 Commonwealth Essay Competition. Awardees are: Award Name Year Group Gold Leonna Coleman Year 6 Silver Ava Thomas Year 5 Silver Gabrielle Fowler Year 5 Bronze Raya Francis Year 4 Bronze Bobbi Clingham Year 6 Bronze Jordi Henry […]

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  • Statistics Update: Population, Arrivals and Departures

    Data on Population, including total population and arrivals and departures up to September 2019 have been released on October 15, 2019: Population. Additional statistical series and indicators are available on our Latest Statistics page, and published statistical reports, including Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the Statistics Reports and Publications page. We welcome comments and […]

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  • Robyn Midwinter Graduates with Foundation Science Degree in Veterinary Nursing

    Following two years of study and a year’s work placement, Robyn Midwinter of Half Tree Hollow has graduated with a Foundation Science Degree (FdSc) in Veterinary Nursing with Merit from Harper Adams University in the UK. During her first year of studies, Robyn had to complete all the basic Veterinary modules including Anatomy and Physiology, […]

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  • Rope Rescue Recertification Training

    Scheduled recertification training for all existing Rope Rescue Technician Supervisors and the initial training of three potentially new supervisors took place between 6 and 11 October 2019. The training was delivered by Technical Rescue Training UK Ltd Instructors Neal Pickersgill and Andy Barker. Candidates participating in the refresher and new supervisor courses were Alan Thomas, […]

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  • Use Water Wisely

    The stored water volume across all Island reservoirs is currently at 41%. This slight increase of 1% is due to the reduction in consumption which occurred on 11 and 12 October 2019, where the Island’s consumption rate was less than 1000 cubic metres. The public is commended for their efforts in reducing consumption. There is […]

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  • Exco Report – Tuesday 15 October 2019

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 15 October 2019, to discuss one item on the Open Agenda. Council approves recommended changes to the Ship Registry Policy with priority given to changes in provisions regarding the registry of yachts and pleasure vessels and a change in fees Following a presentation by Councillor Lawson Henry, Chairman of the […]

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  • Road Closures – Dungeon to Hutt’s Gate and Blue Hill Junction to Blue Hill Bus Shelter

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from the Dungeon to Hutt’s Gate to be closed from 9am to 3pm on Monday, 21, and Tuesday, 22, October 2019. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to carry out excavation works. […]

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  • Bonfire Night – Fire Restrictions

    Bonfire Night (Tuesday, 5 November 2019) is just around the corner, but when planning your celebrations this year please remember St Helena’s current water situation. For the past few years the average volume of water used to extinguish bonfires at popular events is approximately 40,000 litres or two fifths of the Island’s daily water consumption. […]

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