News

  • HM, Customs, Tax and Port Control Closure – Tuesday 24 September 2019

    HM Customs, Tax and Port Control would like to advise the public that their offices at the Jamestown Wharf will be closed for business on Tuesday, 24 September 2019. This closure is to allow the removal of a tree located behind the Customs building. Port Control can be contacted on VHF radio via channel 14. […]

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  • Public Conversations with Dr Jeremy Sarkin – Current Government System

    Dr Jeremy Sarkin will be on-Island from Saturday, 21 September 2019, for his first visit to facilitate a debate and gather ideas on the present Committee-based system and explore the Island’s understanding and appetite for alternative systems. There will be an opportunity to meet with Dr Sarkin at the following dates/times:   Date Venue Time […]

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  • Parking Spaces Closure – Public Library to PWD Yard Gate

    The following is a public announcement from the Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Directorate (ENR&PD): The Highways Authority has given approval to close 14 parking spaces between the Public Library and PWD Yard Gate, Jamestown, from 8.30am to 3.30pm on Wednesday, 25 September 2019. This closure is to allow the Forestry Section of the ENR&PD […]

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  • An Open Question: How do we want to govern ourselves

    It is a question about the way we want our elected representatives to tackle the issues and opportunities that in some way affect each and every one of us on St Helena. The issue of how to govern ourselves has recently moved up the agenda. Many will recall the Island has toyed with governance reform […]

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  • Governor to depart on overseas leave

    HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook will be on overseas leave between Saturday, 21 September, and Saturday, 5 October 2019. During HE’s absence, Head of the Governor’s Office, Greg Gibson, will be Acting Governor. #StHelena #Governor #OverseasLeave #FCO #HOGO https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt  SHG 18 September 2019

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

    Several statistical updates have been released on 18 September 2019 as follows: Benefits, up to August 2019 Exchange Rates, up to August 2019 Climate, up to August 2019 Additional statistical series and indicators are available on our Latest Statistics page. We welcome comments and suggestions on any of the statistics published by the Statistics Office. Please […]

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  • Commonwealth Scholarships 2020 – Invitation for nominations

    The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom is inviting nominations from St Helena for Commonwealth Masters Scholarships tenable from September/October 2020. Nominations will be for one candidate to be considered by the CSC for a one year Masters Course. Commonwealth Scholarships are intended to contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by […]

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  • Heavy Winds

    The Emergency Planning Department would like to advise the public that heavy winds are forecast for St Helena on Wednesday, 18, and Thursday, 19 September 2019, with wind speeds of 30 to 40 knots and gusts up to 60 knots. Wind speeds might differ at different locations around the Island. These conditions are expected to […]

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  • St Helena Water Levels – Update

    St Helena’s water consumption levels on 11 and 13 September were less than 1000 cubic metres – the consumption rate required to sustain a safe level of stored water on the Island. The Island’s reservoir levels have increased by a very small percentage over the last week, but this is primarily due to the public […]

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  • Chevening Scholarships – Applications Open

    The UK Government’s global Chevening Scholarship Programme for study in the UK in 2020/2021 is now open for applications until Tuesday, 5 November 2019.  For the 2020/2021 programme, courses will commence in September 2020. The scholarship offers full financial support and allows candidates to gain access to a wide range of exclusive academic, professional, and […]

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