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  • RMS ST HELENA DOCKS FOR FINAL TIME IN CAPE TOWN

    19 February 2018

    The RMS St Helena docked for the final time at ‘E Berth’, Duncan Dock, Cape Town, at 9.51am on Saturday, 17 February 2018, bringing to an end 39 years of dedicated passenger, cargo and mail services to the British South Atlantic Islands and signalling the end of an era of great mail ships, spanning more […]

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  • CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT STUDENTS GRADUATE

    16 February 2018

    The result of a partnership programme between St Helena Government, Enterprise St Helena, the St Helena Community College, and Stephenson College in the UK, saw ten students awarded with Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Higher National Diplomas (HND) in Construction and the Built Environment at a presentation held at Mantis St Helena yesterday, […]

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  • EXCO MEETING

    16 February 2018

    TUESDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2018 Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 20 February 2018, at 9.30am in the Council Chamber, with the following Open Agenda items: Application for Outline Development Permission to Alter and Extend the Existing Court House, Jamestown Confirmation of Open Session Minutes – 6 February 2018 These papers (ExCo Memos) will be available […]

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  • ACHIEVEMENTS IN EDUCATION

    16 February 2018

    Over the past few years, St Helena’s schools have struggled at times to find sufficient qualified teaching staff.  As a result, considerable efforts have been invested in identifying and developing potential teachers.  The Education & Employment Directorate is proud to share the achievements of its Teacher Trainees. Robyn Sim Robyn started her career as a […]

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  • THEFT AT FIRE STATION – UPDATE

    14 February 2018

    On Saturday, 3 February 2018, shock absorbers from two training vehicles were stolen from the Fire Station, Ladder Hill. As a direct result of information from members of the public, a warrant was executed and a male arrested on suspicion of theft. The stolen property was recovered and the male charged and bailed to Court. […]

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  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

    14 February 2018

    The Economic Development Committee (EDC) held a meeting on Thursday, 8 February 2018, to discuss a number of items. A paper was presented by the Agriculture & Natural Resources Division (ANRD) in the form of a proposal for amendments to fees and charges for veterinary services – this was agreed by the Committee. From 1 […]

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  • RMS ST HELENA FAREWELL CELEBRATIONS – SATURDAY, 10 FEBRUARY 2018

    13 February 2018

    The RMS St Helena, affectionately known as the RMS, made an emotional departure from St Helena on Saturday, 10 February 2018, following 27 years of dedicated service to the Island. On Saturday morning at 9am, the current crew of the RMS, dressed in their respective uniforms, accompanied by the Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Girl Guides, Brownies […]

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  • SUCCESSFUL DARWIN PLUS PROJECTS FOR ST HELENA

    13 February 2018

    St Helena has been successful again this year in securing two Darwin Plus Projects, worth £343,038, under the Darwin Initiative. The Darwin Initiative is a UK Government Grants Scheme that helps to protect biodiversity and the natural environment in developing countries and UK Overseas Territories (OTs). The two successful projects for St Helena are: Improve […]

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  • RMS ST HELENA FAREWELL CELEBRATIONS

    12 February 2018

    FRIDAY, 9 FEBRUARY 2018 The main farewell celebrations for the RMS St Helena took place at the Seafront on Friday, 9 February 2018 – the day having been declared a public holiday by Governor Lisa Phillips. A large crowd turned out to celebrate 27 years’ service of the RMS St Helena with many taking advantage […]

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  • ORAL SURGEON VISITS

    12 February 2018

    Visiting Oral Surgeon, Joanna Rees, arrived at St Helena on Saturday, 10 February 2018. Joanna, who last visited the Island in February 2017, is here for two weeks providing an Oral Surgery Service to Island residents.  As an Oral Surgeon, Joanna will be undertaking dental surgical procedures such as removing wisdom teeth and other impacted […]

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