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  • ANRD Veterinary Service

    5 August 2024

    Surgery Times The ANRD Veterinary Services hold an open surgery for consultations between 08:30 and 10:00 every morning Monday to Friday. This is an open surgery, requiring no appointments, therefore please be advised you may have to wait. Monthly parasite treatment clinics take place on the last Friday of each month at the Grand Parade, […]

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  • Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships Open 6 August 2024

    5 August 2024

    Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK next year, are open from 6 August to 5 November 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications via chevening.org/apply. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders. Applicants must have a realistic and […]

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  • Property Disposal and Purchase Policy 2024 – Public Consultation

    2 August 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) has today published its draft Property Disposal and Purchase Policy 2024. The Property Disposal and Purchase Policy 2024 sets the principles and processes by which SHG disposes and acquires property on behalf of the Crown, and when complete will replace the Land and Buildings Disposal Policy 2016.  The draft policy is […]

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  • Elizabeth Knipe Sworn in as Legislative Council Member

    1 August 2024

    This afternoon Elizabeth Knipe took the Oaths of Office for her new role as an elected member of the Legislative Council in the presence of His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE and Chief Minister Julie Thomas at the Castle. Councillor Knipe now serves as a member of the Legislative Council following her unopposed nomination for […]

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  • Sending Dangerous Goods Through the Post

    1 August 2024

    In accordance with the IATA-UPU Mail Safety Guidelines, the Post and Customer Services Centre (PCSC) has made the conscious decision not to accept any dangerous goods for exportation through the postal service.  Dangerous goods includes lithium batteries sent in devices such as mobile phones, hair dyes and aerosols.  An extensive list of dangerous goods can […]

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  • Utilities Regulatory Authority Report

    31 July 2024

    The Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) have issued a report on the services provided by Connect St Helena for the year 2023/24. The report can be accessed on the SHG website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/URA-Report-23-24-FINAL-1.pdf The URA have noted the main areas of concern are: The URA notes that a tariff structure in effect from June 2025 will […]

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  • Bye-Election August 2024

    31 July 2024

    The deadline for submission of valid nomination forms for candidates in the bye-election was 12:00 today, 31 July 2024. At 12:05 the Returning Officer, Carol Henry, announced that only one nomination form had been received, the candidate being Mrs Elizabeth Knipe of Bamboo Hedge, Sandy Bay. As there is only one vacant seat on the […]

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  • Fishing Vessel Argos Georgia

    30 July 2024

    The fishing company, Argos Froyanes, issued the following press release on the tragic incident involving their Fishing Vessel Argos Georgia, that occurred last week near the Falkland Islands.

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  • Chief Minister Receives Introductory Letter from the New Minister for the British Overseas Territories

    30 July 2024

    Recently Chief Minister Julie Thomas received a letter from the newly appointed Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office with responsibility for the Overseas Territories, Minister Stephen Doughty. In the letter Minister Doughty expressed his honour in overseeing the relationship with St Helena and emphasised the importance of mutual respect and inclusion […]

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  • Road Closure – Phillip John’s Shop to Scotland Roundabout

    30 July 2024

    The Highways Authority has given approval to close the road from Phillip John’s shop to Scotland roundabout from Monday 5 August to Friday 16 August 2024 from 08:30 to 15:30. The purpose of the closure is to enable the Roads Section to complete slurry works on the remainder of this route with the Minimac paver. […]

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