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  • Third Round of ‘Day-Care Health Check’ Completed

    4 October 2019

    The Children & Adults Social Care Directorate, in partnership with the Health Directorate, held a third round of the ‘Day-Care Health Check’ at Barnview on Thursday, 3 October 2019. A total of 23 clients from the Island community and residential homes were able to meet with staff from the Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Dentistry Sections […]

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  • Appeal to Community to Reduce Water Consumption

    4 October 2019

    St Helena’s water consumption levels continue to rise. On 29 September 2019, water consumption levels rose to 1227 cubic metres. This consumption rate cannot continue if we are to maintain safe water levels. Chief Executive Officer of Connect Saint Helena Ltd, Barry Hubbard, is appealing to the public to reduce their water usage: “As winter […]

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  • New Stamp Issue Now Available – Jonathan, the World’s Oldest Animal on Land

    4 October 2019

    The Post & Customer Services Centre is pleased to announce that new stamp stocks, including a First Day Cover, of ‘Jonathan, the world’s oldest animal on land’ (see picture attached) are now on sale. This Stamp Issue depicts Jonathan and other tortoises in the grounds of Plantation House, the Governor’s residence, which is also their […]

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  • St Helena Community College to Host 2019 Careers Fair

    4 October 2019

    The St Helena Community College (SHCC) will hold the 2019 Careers Fair in the main hall of Prince Andrew School on Wednesday, 9 October 2019, from 10am-3.30pm, reopening from 6.30pm-8pm. The Careers Fair is a biennial event that aims to provide a host of information ‘under one roof’ on careers, to deliver guidance in career […]

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  • Acting Governor Hosts Reception for World Teachers Day

    3 October 2019

    In celebration of World Teachers Day on 5 October, Acting Governor, Greg Gibson, hosted a reception at Plantation House for Island School Teachers on Wednesday evening, 2 October 2019. In his speech, the Acting Governor said: “The importance of teachers and teaching staff is not only helping children achieve academically, but also socially, developing life […]

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  • Children & Adults Social Care Directorate Recognises International Day for Older Persons

    3 October 2019

    International Day for Older Persons (IDOP) is recognised each year on 1 October.  The IDOP is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world. On St Helena, IDOP was recognised with a special tea party for residents […]

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  • Education Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 25 September 2019

    2 October 2019

    The monthly meeting of the Education Committee took place on Wednesday, 25 September 2019. The open agenda session dealt with the review of assessments in both the Primary and Secondary schools. In Primary education it is encouraging to note that the average Standardised Scores are at Age Related Expectation (ARE) in Mathematics and English across […]

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  • Biosecurity Guidance for Individuals Travelling to St Helena

    2 October 2019

    There are controls on what items you can bring in to St Helena. As a remote oceanic island, St Helena is very vulnerable to the harmful impacts of introduced pests, weeds and diseases. Everyone benefits from a strong biosecurity system so everyone has a role to play. In order to protect the Island please note […]

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  • Public Access to SHG Information – Update on Code of Practice

    1 October 2019

    St Helena Government’s Code of Practice for Public Access to SHG Information has been in place since September 2014 and offers a central point of enquiry for the public to request information from SHG that is not already available by other means. The system continues to work well and from the period 1 June 2017 […]

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  • Exco Report – Tuesday 1 October 2019

    1 October 2019

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 1 October 2019, to discuss two items on the Open Agenda. Council approves increase in the Minimum Income Standard (MIS) Councillor Green supported by the Deputy Financial Secretary and Statistician presented this paper to Elected Members. Council was asked to consider and advise whether the MIS should be increased in […]

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