St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • LIFESTYLES AND HEALTH ON ST HELENA

    12 April 2018

    SHORT SURVEY – JUST OVER A WEEK TO TAKE PART The Health Directorate is developing new community initiatives and services to help prevent diabetes and heart disease on St Helena. At present, the Saint community experiences a burden of high levels of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and various cancers (even compared with many other countries […]

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  • SAINT COMMUNITY DESIGN THEIR OWN HEALTH CAMPAIGN

    11 April 2018

    A number of St Helena residents have recently put forward their ideas and thoughts for the design and messages of a new community Health Campaign. The Campaign, which will launch in May 2018, aims to encourage community members of all ages to make some small, but important, shifts in their lifestyle to reduce their risk […]

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  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING – THURSDAY, 5 APRIL 2018

    11 April 2018

    The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) was held on Thursday, 5 April 2018. The following is a summary of the main items discussed: The Sustainable Economic Development Plan (SEDP) has been updated taking into account comments received during the consultation process, and a version with tracked changes was presented to the committee. […]

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  • EXCO MEETING – TUESDAY, 17 APRIL 2018

    11 April 2018

    A meeting of Executive Council will take place in the Council Chamber at 9.30am on Tuesday, 17 April 2018. The following will be discussed on the Open Agenda: Liquor (Amendment) Bill Marriage Regulations 2018 Increase in Fees and Charges: Trade Marks, Patents and Companies Registration These papers (ExCo Memos) are available online at the following […]

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  • APPROVALS, REGISTRATION AND LICENCING OF HOME SLAUGHTERING FACILITIES AND FOOD BUSINESSES

    11 April 2018

    The Health Directorate would like to inform those persons who wish to continue Home Slaughtering that meat inspections at their home will cease from Saturday, 30 June 2018, unless their slaughter facility has been approved and registered in compliance with the Minimum Requirements issued in April 2017. Applications for approval/registration for a slaughter facility should […]

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  • RENEWABLE ENERGY PROCUREMENT PROJECT PASH TO PROVIDE RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTION TO ST HELENA

    10 April 2018

    SHG and Connect Saint Helena Ltd are today pleased to announce that PASH, based in the UK, has been chosen as the preferred bidder to provide their renewable energy solution to St Helena. Subject to concluding negotiations, it is envisaged that a contract will be signed soon. The project will result in the majority of […]

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  • LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS – REMINDER

    10 April 2018

    Councillors are currently holding a series of Constituency Meetings around the Island. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meetings in their districts to raise any issues they may have. At each meeting a brief overview from the Council Committees will be provided, followed by the opportunity for attendees to ask questions. Each […]

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  • CHANGES TO CUSTOMS & EXCISE DUTY

    6 April 2018

    A review has been undertaken on the current customs and excise duty amounts and changes to the Customs & Excise (Tariffs) (Amendment) Regulations, 2018, were agreed by Executive Council on 20 March 2018. The review placed importance on ensuring that food and drink which contribute to a balanced diet benefit from lower customs duty. And […]

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  • SEA RESCUE FACILITY IN RUPERT’S OFFICIALLY OPENED

    5 April 2018

    The new Sea Rescue Facility in Rupert’s was officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, 4 April 2018. In attendance were HE Governor Lisa Honan, The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena, Dr Richard Fenwick, Elected Members, SHG officials, personnel from the Sea Rescue Service and Police Directorate, and invited guests. In his […]

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  • LONGWOOD AVENUE ONE-WAY TRAFFIC SYSTEM – SATURDAY, 7 APRIL 2018

    5 April 2018

    The Highways Authority has given approval for a one-way traffic system on Longwood Avenue Road (between Longwood Gate and Longwood Green) from 12pm to 1pm on Saturday, 7 April 2018. The purpose of this one-way system is to accommodate Harford Primary School’s Farm Fun Day Parade from Longwood Green to Harford Primary School. The diversion […]

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