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  • ROCK STABILITY INSPECTION

    24 May 2019

    UPDATE The final phase of the work programme – building the buttress wall near Sundale – to further secure the section of rock in the upper Jamestown area is nearing completion, with the masonry crew of the Roads Section, assisted by the Rock Guards, now in the final stages of construction on the wall. Works […]

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  • WELCOME RECEPTION FOR GOVERNOR AND MRS RUSHBROOK

    24 May 2019

    A welcome reception for Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook and Mrs Rushbrook was held at Plantation House on Friday evening, 17 May 2019. The evening was well attended by invited guests from a selection of organisations and businesses across the Island. Guests were able to meet and greet the new Governor and Mrs Rushbrook. Governor Rushbrook […]

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  • PRIMARY SECTOR EMAIL ACCESS

    23 May 2019

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Education & Employment Directorate: The Primary Sector of the Education & Employment Directorate would like to advise the public that they are currently experiencing difficulties in sending and receiving emails on a regular basis. This issue is currently being addressed, however, until fully resolved, the public might […]

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  • NEW SENIOR ECONOMIST FOR ST HELENA

    23 May 2019

    St Helena Government’s (SHG) new Senior Economist, Amanda Curry Brown, (photo attached), took up her post on St Helena on Monday, 20 May 2019. Amanda has been appointed on a two-year contract and will work alongside the Chief Economist Nicole Shamier. Amanda’s main duties will include developing a revised Labour Market Strategy and providing analytical […]

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  • SAFEGUARDING DIRECTORATE RECRUITMENT

    23 May 2019

    In the Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) meeting summary of 26 April 2019 it was reported that employment of up to 15 overseas staff for the Safeguarding Directorate would be going ahead. Following feedback from Elected Members and the public, St Helena Government (SHG) advises the public that this recruitment will no longer proceed. […]

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  • MODERATE WATER SHORTAGE ON ST HELENA

    23 May 2019

    St Helena is currently experiencing a Moderate Water Shortage The raw water stock at the current consumption and replenishment rate will last for 36 days Reservoir levels currently at 40% and getting lower by the day SHG are aware of the situation and with Connect Saint Helena are monitoring water levels on a weekly basis […]

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  • HE GOVERNOR DR PHILIP RUSHBROOK ST HELENA DAY 2019 ADDRESS

    22 May 2019

    What a marvellous turnout for St Helena Day. This year Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has agreed the theme for this family should be the ‘Connected Commonwealth’. Building connections between people and, in particular, with our Commonwealth partners. This year we mark the 70th anniversary of the modern Commonwealth. The Commonwealth is the largest worldwide […]

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  • ST HELENA COURT OF APPEAL – FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2019

    22 May 2019

    The following is a Public Announcement from Judicial Services: The St Helena Court of Appeal will be sitting in the United Kingdom on Friday, 24 May 2019, to consider an appeal against the sentence in the case of Benjamin vs The Crown. The hearing in the United Kingdom will have a live video link with […]

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  • POLICE INVESTIGATION – STOLEN VEHICLE UPDATE

    20 May 2019

    St Helena Police are still actively investigating the theft of a silver ford fiesta car, registration number 2969, belonging to Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc which occurred on Thursday, 18 April 2019 (Maundy Thursday), in the Rock Rose area. Within the car was a substantial amount of cash which was contained in two cash […]

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  • WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES – PUBLIC HOLIDAY SERVICES

    20 May 2019

    The following is a Public Announcement from Waste Management Services: Waste Management Services (WMS) would like to advise the public that there will be no changes to existing services during the upcoming Public Holidays: Tuesday 21 May – St Helena’s Day Monday 10 June –  Whit Monday Monday 17 June – In lieu of HM […]

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