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  • KEEP SAFE DURING MAUNDY THURSDAY – SEA RESCUE SERVICE ISSUES SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO FISHERMEN

    21 March 2018

    Maundy Thursday falls this year on 29 March. As per tradition, many members of the public spend this time fishing at various locations around the Island. The Sea Recue Service advises the public to consider taking the following items on their fishing trip: VHF radio/mobile phone Life Jacket Any prescription medication Suitable clothing for the […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 20 MARCH 2018

    20 March 2018

    Executive Council met today with four items on the Open Agenda. Council approved the Employment Rights (Minimum Wage) Amendment Regulations 2018 and agreed to prescribe an increase in the Minimum Wage to £3.05 per hour for those aged 18 and over, and £2.10 per hour for those aged 16 and 17.  It was agreed that […]

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  • LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS – APRIL 2018

    20 March 2018

    Councillors will be holding a series of Constituency Meetings during April 2018. 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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  • SOCIAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING – WEDNESDAY, 14 MARCH 2018

    20 March 2018

    The Social & Community Development Committee held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 14 March 2018. The following items were discussed in the open session: The draft Marriage (Amendment) Regulations were considered and agreed for forwarding to Executive Council for approval.  These Regulations set out the requirements for premises to be approved for purposes of solemnisation […]

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  • SEA CONDITIONS

    19 March 2018

    A north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Wednesday, 21 March, through to Friday, 23 March 2018. This might result in a large sea swell and breakers in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is advised to use caution when accessing the Sea Front area. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are asked […]

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  • CAR PARK CLOSURE – BEHIND THE MUSEUM, JAMESTOWN

    19 March 2018

    The Highways Authority would like to inform the public that the car park, located behind the Museum, Jamestown, will be closed between 9am and 3pm on Wednesday, 21 March 2018. This closure is to enable the Rock Guards to remove debris which has accumulated on the hillside above the car park. ENRD would like to […]

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  • EXCO MEETING – TUESDAY, 20 MARCH 2018

    19 March 2018

    A meeting of Executive Council will take place in the Council Chamber at 9.30am tomorrow, Tuesday 20 March 2018. The following will be discussed on the Open Agenda: Employment Rights (Minimum Wage) Amendment Regulations, 2018 Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 Establishment of the Airport Trading Account Special Fund Three Applications For Outline Development Permission To Develop […]

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  • SARA O’DONNELL SWORN IN AS ATTORNEY GENERAL

    16 March 2018

    Sara O’Donnell, was today, Friday 16 March 2018, sworn in as Attorney General for St Helena. Sara took the prescribed Oaths in the presence of Acting Governor Louise Macmorran and colleagues in the Governor’s Office, The Castle. Her appointment is effective immediately. #AttorneyGeneral #SwornIn  https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt  SHG 16 March 2018

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  • CONSTITUTION HILL ROAD CLOSURE – UPDATE

    16 March 2018

    Works are progressing on Constitution Hill Road and it is anticipated that the Road will reopen as normal on Thursday, 29 March 2018. Until works have been completed, the Road will continue to be closed daily from 9am-3pm (with the exception of weekends). Residents in the area are still able to access their properties from […]

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  • NEW HEAD OF PROPERTY APPOINTED

    14 March 2018

    St Helena Government’s new Head of Property, Derek Pedley (photo attached), arrived at St Helena on Saturday, 3 March 2018. Derek has been appointed on a three-year contract and his main duties will include overseeing property of the Crown Estate, which incorporates Land Registry, Chief Secretary Housing and the Public Works and Roads Sections. Derek […]

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