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New Register of Electors Published
24 June 2013
The 2013 Register of Electors was published today, 24 June, 2013 in an Extraordinary Gazette. The Register is effective from 1 July 2013. Only persons who are named on the Register will be eligible to vote, or stand, in the General Election 2013 which will take place on Wednesday 17 July. Those aged under 21 […]
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Gillian Francis Appointed Acting Chief Secretary
24 June 2013
Deputy Chief Secretary, Gillian Francis, has this morning taken the role of Acting Chief Secretary, after taking the prescribed Oaths of Office in the presence of His Excellency, Governor Capes, in his office at the Castle. Gillian’s appointment as Acting Chief Secretary becomes immediately effective. Chief Secretary, Owen O’sullivan and his family departed the Island […]
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Visitors To South Africa
21 June 2013
The Immigration section would like to advise the public departing for Cape Town that the Foreign Office guidance to travellers carrying British or British Overseas Territories passports in South Africa recently changed – with the following statement added to their information for travellers: “Always carry your identity documentation or a copy of your passport. You’ll […]
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Water Shortage On St Helena Remains Serious
21 June 2013
Stored Water Levels in Redhill Zone Sufficient for 12 Days The water shortage on St Helena, though still severe and serious in the affected areas, has eased slightly with this week’s bowsering efforts and the continued reduced level of consumption in the Redhill distribution area. Although there have been irregular rain showers over the last […]
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First Ever Gravity Rush A Huge Success
20 June 2013
St Helena’s first ever Gravity Rush race event took place in front of an estimated 800-strong crowd on Sunday 16 June 2013. Organised by SHAPE (St Helena’s Active Participation in Enterprise), the event encouraged the participation of homemade Go-Karts to race down Main Street, Jamestown, finishing on the Bridge in the market place area. […]
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DFID-Funded Health Projects Meet Objectives
20 June 2013
The Health and Social Welfare Directorate has received notification from DfID of overall ‘A’ ratings for two major projects indicating that both programmes have met their overall objectives. The Healthlink 3 and Health Strategy projects started in October 2008 and ended in March 2012. The main focus of Healthlink 3 was to ensure that key […]
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Short Term Return To St Helena For Eddie Palmer As DFID Representative
20 June 2013
INTERIM MEASURE Eddie Palmer, who left the Island in April 2013, is to return to St Helena as DfID Representative on 29 July 2013. This is an interim measure, following the withdrawal of the selected candidate for the post. Eddie’s return will allow DfID and SHG time to consider all options for strengthening and developing […]
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Biosecurity – Protecting St Helena
20 June 2013
In 1998, the inspection of fresh produce arriving on St Helena was formalised. The Biosecurity Team job is to protect the Island from new invasive species that can have a disastrous effect on St Helena’s crops and agriculture – and perhaps more importantly, on St Helena’s unique species. Dr Jill Key, Pest Control and Biosecurity […]
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St Helena Photography Competition – Reminder
20 June 2013
Entries are invited from the ages of 10 and upwards for a national photography competition. The photos submitted must be images taken of St Helena. There are no set categories, but all images of people, places, wildlife and scenery should seek to capture the atmosphere, beauty and culture of the Island. There are 3 age […]
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St Helena Customs To Introduce Automated Data System
20 June 2013
St Helena, one of the remotest jurisdictions in the world, is introducing ASYCUDA (Automated System for Customs Data). This web based system will improve efficiency and speed in the acceptance and clearance of cargo, tax and other paper transactions. It also provides for the clearance of goods and for payment online. The system allows for […]
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