Economy

 

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Statistics:

Statistical newsletter quarter 1 2010 - data relating to the retail price index for quarter ending March 2010 and information on the island's inflation rate and household expenditure survey

Statistical newsletter quarter 2 2010 - data relating to the retail price index for quarter ending July 2010 and information on the island's inflation rate and average "shopping basket"

Statistical newsletter quarter 3 2010 - information relating to the retail price index and economic statistics for quarter ending October 2010


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Economy

 

St Helena’s economy is very much affected by its physical isolation and limited natural resources. However, it is envisaged that with the advent of air access, this could significantly change. Tourism, and to a lesser degree, fisheries and agriculture are key sectors of the island’s economy with potential for further development and expansion. With this in mind and air access imminent, a concerted effort is therefore being made by the St Helena Government to develop a vibrant and sustainable economy.


Latest News

NO SIGNIFICANT RAIN FORECAST FOR REMAINDER OF MONTH - ISLAND-WIDE HOSEPIPE BAN NOW IN FORCE

SHG Officials and Connect Saint Helena Ltd (the ‘Contingency Planning Group’) have today decided that as exceptionally dry weather conditions continue - with no significant rainfall forecast over the next few weeks - the hosepipe and sprinkler ban has now been extended Island-wide, from today.

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