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St Helena Government

  • Changes to the Customs Duty Tariff

    30 March 2022

    At the Formal Legislative Council Meeting on Tuesday, 29 March 2022, Minister for the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio, Mark Brooks, announced changes to the customs duty tariff that will be effective from 29 March 2022.  The import duty on alcohol will increase by inflation in line with the current policy of 1.7%. As a […]

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  • Public Library Service Survey

    30 March 2022

    The Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio has today, Wednesday 30 March 2022, launched a survey to gather feedback on the Public Library Service. This survey is available here or in hardcopy from the Public Library in Jamestown. Please return your completed survey to the Public Library or Education Learning Centre by Tuesday, 12 April 2022. […]

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  • Public Library Reopening

    29 March 2022

    The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: The public is advised that the Public Library Service will reopen as normal from 9.30am tomorrow, Wednesday 30 March 2022. The public is thanked for their patience and understand during the closure. SHG29 March 2022

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  • COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination and Pre-Departure Testing for passengers departing on Saturday, 9 April 2022

    29 March 2022

    The Health Services Directorate would like to advise passengers booked on the Airlink flight scheduled to depart St Helena on Saturday, 9 April 2022, of the following requirements prior to their departure: Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination: All passengers will be asked for a proof of COVID-19 Vaccination upon arrival in Johannesburg. Passengers who have received […]

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  • Passing of Dick Beales

    29 March 2022

    St Helena Government (SHG) has received news of the sad passing of Dick Beales, a good friend of the Island. Dick passed away on 6 March aged 78 years. Dick had a long association with St Helena in his role as the Overseas Territories Department Environment Advisor in the Department for International Development (DFID) and […]

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  • St Helena COVID-19 Status Update

    29 March 2022

    Following re-testing on 22 March 2022 of person(s) testing positive for COVID-19 in home quarantine, the public is advised that there are no positive cases of COVID-19 on St Helena at this time. All COVID-19 protocols adhered to during this extended quarantine period are now complete. Members of the public should continue to practice good […]

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  • Formal Legislative Council Meeting – Tuesday, 29 March 2022

    28 March 2022

    A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 29 March 2022, at 10am at the Court House. This is the first sitting of the fourth meeting of Legislative Council and will be broadcast live via SAMs Radio 1. This meeting is also open to members of the public who wish to attend. […]

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  • Use Of Wheelie Bin Guidance

    28 March 2022

    Customers can sometimes put items in their bins for the convenience of disposal rather than considering the environment. Where possible, customers should minimise landfill through more efficient waste management and consideration for the environment, such as recycling, reusing and composting. Occasionally, a wheelie bin may be found to contain unacceptable or hazardous waste that is […]

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  • Councillor Rosemary Bargo Overseas

    28 March 2022

    Councillor Rosemary Bargo is currently overseas on personal business. During her absence, Councillor Ronald Coleman will represent the Longwood district. Councillor Coleman can be contacted on tel: 24250 or via email: Ronald.Coleman@helanta.co.sh. Councillor Bargo will also remain contactable via email: councillor.rbargo@helanta.co.sh. Legislative Council 28 March 2022

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  • Road Re-opening – Guide Hall through to Parish Block, Jamestown

    25 March 2022

    The Highways Authority gave approval for the road from The Guide Hall, Jamestown, through to Parish Block, near The Brow, to be closed from 2 March 2022 to allow the Contractor to repair the portion of collapsed historic wall on Side Path Road. The repairs to the historic wall are now complete and this road […]

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