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  • Fishing on Maundy Thursday

    29 March 2023

    With Maundy Thursday just around the corner, many people will no doubt be preparing to spend this time fishing at various locations around the Island. The Marine Enforcement Section therefore reminds all fishers that when enjoying fishing activities, fishing regulations must be adhered to and all licence conditions complied with. If you are a boat […]

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  • Turtle attempts to nest on Rupert’s Beach

    29 March 2023

    On Tuesday, 21 March 2023, the Marine Conservation and Fisheries Section was advised by members of the public that a turtle was attempting to nest on Rupert’s Beach. The Section responded and assessed the site.  This nesting attempt was deemed a false crawl. This means that the turtle came up and did a trial run for […]

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  • Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio Office Closure

    28 March 2023

    The Education Learning Centre, St Helena Community College, and Career Access St Helena would like to advise that their offices will be closed from 1pm to 4pm on Friday, 31 March 2023. Normal business will resume on Monday, 3 April 2023. The Public Library will also be closed from 1pm on Friday, 31 March 2023, before reopening at 4pm. […]

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  • Delayed arrival of the Maria Da Pas

    27 March 2023

    The cargo ship, the Maria Da Pas, is now scheduled to arrive at St Helena tomorrow, Tuesday 28 March 2023. This will be the first calling of the vessel at St Helena following the award of a 12 month contract to Meihuizen to provide cargo services to the Island. The public are therefore advised that […]

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  • Police Appeal for Information – Road Traffic Collision

    27 March 2023

    The Royal St Helena Police are currently investigating a Road Traffic Collision which occurred on Friday, 24 March 2023, between the hours of 10pm and midnight. This collision occurred on Side Path Road and, as a result, a large section of the wall was badly damaged. Police are keen to establish the identity of the […]

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  • Arrival of the Maria Da Pas

    24 March 2023

    The cargo ship, the Maria Da Pas, is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Monday, 27 March 2023. This will be the first calling of the vessel at St Helena following the award of a 12 month contract to Meihuizen to provide cargo services to the Island. The vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty […]

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  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening available for men aged 65+ years

    24 March 2023

    The Health Services Directorate would like to inform all men aged 65 years and over that screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) is still being offered. What is AAA screening? AAA screening is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta. The aorta is the main blood vessel that runs […]

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  • Health Services Directorate trials drug for managing diabetes and obesity

    24 March 2023

    International media coverage has highlighted some recently introduced drugs called GLP-1 agonists. These have shown some success in effectively managing diabetes and obesity in certain patients when combined with behavioural change as part of a programme overseen by clinical staff. These drugs are sold under a number of different brand names, such as Saxenda, Victoza, […]

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  • Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf

    24 March 2023

    The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Monday, 27 March 2023, due to the arrival of the MS National Geographic. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control. The […]

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  • Minister Question Time – Friday 24 March 2023

    24 March 2023

    Under the new Ministerial form of government, provision is made for a Minister’s Question Time to be held regularly. This session is intended to provide other members of the Legislative Council the opportunity to question Ministers directly on matters related to their portfolio responsibilities.Following the recent implementation of the Council’s Standing Orders, it has been […]

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