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  • Partnership Between UK Government and St Helena Government Regarding Future British Indian Ocean Territory Migrants

    16 October 2024

    The UK recently announced an agreement with Mauritius concerning the BIOT/Chagos Archipelago. The UK Government (UKG) and St Helena Government (SHG) have today reached a cooperation arrangement in relation to future migrants arriving on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).  No new migrants have arrived on BIOT since 2022, however, under this contingency arrangement, the […]

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  • Post and Customer Services Centre Closure

    15 October 2024

    The Post and Customer Services Centre (PCSC) would like to inform customers that its offices will close at 14:30 tomorrow, Wednesday 16 October 2024. The PCSC will reopen for normal business at 08:45 on Thursday 17 October 2024. Thanks are extended in advance to our customers for their understanding and support.

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  • Maintenance Works at Castle Entrance

    15 October 2024

    ENRP will be undertaking works to trim the bougainvillea at the entrance to The Castle on Monday 21 October to Wednesday 23 October 2024.  To facilitate this work, car parks from the Terrace steps through to the Public Works Yard will be closed from 18:00 on Sunday 20 October to 16:00 on Wednesday 23 October […]

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  • Senior Clerk of the House of Commons Departs St Helena

    14 October 2024

    Representing Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, Senior Clerk Liam Laurence Smyth, concluded his week-long visit to St Helena earlier today. This visit provided a valuable opportunity for St Helena to learn from Mr Smyth’s expertise of the UK’s parliamentary system and to strengthen bilateral relations. During his stay, Mr […]

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  • Contract Signed for Wastewater Management Design Consultancy

    11 October 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce that they have entered into a contract with MPAMOT Africa (PTY) Ltd from Cape Town, South Africa to develop wastewater solutions for Half Tree Hollow and Jamestown.   MPAMOT Africa is a multidisciplinary engineering and development consultancy with more than 27 years’ experience within the Infrastructure, Transportation, […]

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  • Helena Walters Achieves Foundation Degree in Dental Technology

    11 October 2024

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio is pleased to announce that Helena Walters, Trainee Dental Technician, has successfully completed a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology from the University of Worcester. This two-year full-time course provided Helena with a comprehensive education in both removable and fixed prosthodontics (dentures), as well as anatomy and chemistry. In addition […]

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  • Weather And Sea State Warning

    11 October 2024

    Strong, gale force winds are forecast across the island over the weekend from Saturday 12 October at 12:00 UTC to Monday 14 October 2024 with a risk of these bringing some disruption. The forecasted south-easterly winds bring a risk of gusts reaching 35-45 KT, with an additional risk of occasional gusts peaking 45-50 KT in […]

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  • Michael Thorpe Case Adjourned

    9 October 2024

    The trial of Michael Thorpe, which was scheduled to be heard by St Helena Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 9 October 2024, has been adjourned. The trial  will now be heard on Wednesday 6 November 2024. There will be no hearing of the matter at court today. #StHelena #JudicialServices

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  • Registration of Packages Destined for UK, Europe or Other Countries

    7 October 2024

    Due to international requirements for declaration of imported goods in respect of countries such as UK, Germany, USA, the Post & Customer Services Centre (PCSC) has had to implement procedures to ensure that goods sent to these countries by airmail or surface mail, have the relevant documentation for importation. The procedure will include ensuring that […]

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  • Arrival of the MT Talisker

    7 October 2024

    The MT Talisker is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Tuesday 08 October 2024 at 18:00 which will mean that the ship will go to anchor and will not dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty until 06:00 on Wednesday 09 October. The public are therefore advised that the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, […]

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