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  • Consultation on fisheries policies – comments welcome

    2 September 2019

    St Helena Government is seeking views from the public on a Policy Statement for Management of St Helena’s Fisheries and a Policy for the Licensing of Fishing Activities in St Helena’s Waters. For many in the community, eating seafood or catching their own fish is traditional to the St Helena way of life.  Our fisheries […]

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  • Environment and Natural Resources and Highways Authority Committee – Thursday 15 August 2019 Meetings –

    2 September 2019

    The monthly meetings of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the  Highways Authority took place on Thursday, 15 August 2019. Signage to warn drivers of the blind bends on Field Road was discussed following reports made by several road users to the Police Directorate. It was noted that signs have been posted at the […]

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  • Draft Labour Market Strategy out for public consultation

    2 September 2019

    A new draft Labour Market Strategy (LMS) has been developed for St Helena and is out for public consultation from today, Monday 2 September, until Friday, 11 October 2019. The draft LMS is organised around three key goals: Resolving inequities, both real and perceived, in St Helena’s labour market Increasing the working age population on […]

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  • St Helena community makes positive shifts in taking care of their health

    30 August 2019

    2019 Island Health Survey data shows positive shifts in community health-related actions compared to 2018 Noticeable efforts at smoking cessation, taking regular physical activity and reducing consumption of unhealthy food and drinks and increasing healthier ones  SHG Directorates and organisations and businesses across the community have been part of making this start to happen The […]

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  • ANRD hosts training visit for Tristanians

    29 August 2019

    From Tristan da Cunha, Riann Repetto and Kelly Swain, undertook a training visit with the Agriculture & Natural Resources Division (ANRD) between April and August 2019. Riann worked with the Veterinary & Livestock Section to gain veterinary training and experience in preparation for his role on Tristan da Cunha as their Veterinary Officer. Riann was […]

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  • Social & Community Development Committee Meeting – Wednesday 14 August 2019

    29 August 2019

    The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 14 August 2019. Updates from the Equality & Human Rights CEO/Commissioner included: The Commission’s Annual Report will be published soon 70% of the Commission’s case work from last year had been closed The majority of complaints received under the heading Police & […]

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  • ExCo Report – Tuesday 27 August 2019

    29 August 2019

    A special meeting of Executive Council took place on Tuesday, 27 August 2019, for Council to discuss two important items of business under the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). Council approves EDIP Year One Micro-Projects On 23 July 2019 Executive Council approved a budget allocation of £150,000 for Year One Micro-Projects. This budget will be […]

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  • Wind Conditions

    27 August 2019

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Emergency Planning Department: Wind conditions currently affecting parts of the Island are forecast to continue until this weekend when wind speeds should subside. Some parts of the Island can expect to experience near gale gusts of 28-33 knots.  The public is advised to remain vigilant. SHG 27 […]

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  • St Helena Water Levels Update

    27 August 2019

    St Helena Island is currently under an Island-wide hosepipe ban enforced by Connect Saint Helena (CSH) on Monday, 24 June 2019. Applications for Agricultural exemptions can be made to CSH and producers are reminded that exemptions granted to them are for water use on existing crops. Any new plantings might not be eligible for an […]

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  • Side Path Road Closures

    27 August 2019

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Highways Authority has given approval for Side Path Road to be closed from 1.30pm to 3pm tomorrow, Wednesday 28 August 2019. This closure is to allow the Rock Guards to erect a temporary catchment fence prior to rebuilding the retaining wall on […]

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