• New Head of Governor’s Office Appointed

    Greg Gibson took up his new role as Head of the Governor’s Office (HOGO) on Monday, 5 August 2019. The HOGO is a Foreign and Commonwealth Office appointment funded by the UK Government. The HOGO leads the Governor’s Office team, advises the Governor on UK Government matters and deputises for HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook […]

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  • Lower Rupert’s Closure

    The following is a public announcement from Port Control: The MV Helena is expected to arrive at St Helena from Cape Town tomorrow, Friday 9 August 2019. The public is advised that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public whilst the ship is in port. It is […]

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  • Controlled Rock Removal – Wednesday 7 August 2019

    The Following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Rock Guards of the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate will be carrying out a controlled rock removal on the hillside of Rupert’s Valley between 10am and 12 noon on Wednesday, 7 August 2019. In the interest of public safety, all residents from Mr […]

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  • Economic Development Committee Meeting Thursday, 25 July 2019

    The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) was held on Thursday, 25 July 2019 and the following is a summary of the main items discussed: Enterprise St Helena (ESH) gave a brief update on the report presented for June 2019, during which it was noted that the organisation had achieved an overall “A” […]

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  • Police Investigation – Stolen Vehicle Update

    Following investigation, by the St Helena Police, of the theft of a silver ford fiesta car, registration number 2969, belonging to Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc which occurred on Thursday, 18 April 2019, in the Rock Rose area, three persons have now been charged. One person will appear before the Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, […]

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  • Replacing Speed Humps near Pilling Primary School

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Roads Section of Infrastructure & Transport Directorate will commence works to replace the speed humps near Pilling Primary School on Thursday, 8 August 2019. Works will include removing the existing humps and surface reinstatements to the affected areas so that the new […]

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  • Heavy Winds and Sea Conditions

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Emergency Planning Department: The Emergency Planning Department would like to advise the public that is it forecast for St Helena to experience increase wind speeds of 25 knots with gusts up to 60 knots in the evening of Thursday, 8 August 2019. Wind conditions will vary around […]

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  • Perishable Goods Sent through the Post

    The following is a public announcement from The Post & Customer Services Centre: The Post & Customer Services Centre notes that it is customary for customers to post iced and fruit cakes to the UK, and would like to remind the public that goods sent through the post to the UK are subject to spot […]

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  • St Helena Water Levels Update

    Reservoir levels remain dangerously low at just 31 days No significant rainfall is forecast for the next week This is an Island-wide issue and until the situation improves we must all restrict our water usage to essential use only  Daily consumption levels on St Helena remains at just over one million litres of water, but […]

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  • Children & Adults Social Care Directorate Open Door Recruitment Day – Friday 16 August 2019

    As part of the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate’s ‘CARE’: Caring And Respecting Everyone Campaign, an open-door recruitment will be held at the Princess Royal Community Care Centre (CCC) from 11.30am-3pm on Friday, 16 August 2019. The event will allow interested persons to talk with directorate staff, learn more about working in Social Care, and explore a typical […]

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