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  • HM Customs Cargo Operations

    23 November 2023

    Due to the arrival of the Maria Da Paz from Ascension Island tomorrow, Friday 24 November 2023, HM Customs will be open for cargo collection at the following times: DATE TIME REASON Friday, 24November 1pm – 5.30pm Ascension cargo only Monday, 27November 9am – 3pm Ascension cargo only Tuesday, 28 November Closed Airlink Flight Wednesday, 29November […]

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  • Chief Minister Returns from Overseas

    22 November 2023

    On Saturday 18 November the Chief Minister returned to the island following a week overseas. The Chief Minister had travelled to the UK to attend the annual Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) and undertake a number of other official engagements. Commenting on her trip, Chief Minister Julie Thomas said: “This has been a very busy but […]

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  • Governor Phillips Hosts Garden Party to Celebrate the King’s Birthday

    22 November 2023

    Last Saturday, His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE hosted the annual King’s Birthday Party (KBP). Approximately 270 guests were in attendance for the occasion, held in the gardens at the Governor’s residence, Plantation House.  Guests included a broad cross-section of the community as well as state award recipients and elected officials. In addition to recognising […]

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  • Arrival of the Maria Da Paz

    22 November 2023

    The Maria Da Paz is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Friday, 24 November 2023, and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from Friday 24 November 2023 until […]

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  • Formal Legislative Council Meeting – Thursday 30 November 2023

    22 November 2023

    A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Thursday, 30 November 2023, at 10am at the Council Chamber. This is the first sitting of the fourteenth meeting of Legislative Council and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The Order Paper currently includes fourteen questions for response and two motions for debate. […]

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  • Minister’s Question Time – Tuesday 28 November 2023

    21 November 2023

    The eighth meeting of Minister’s Question Time will take place on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, at 10am in the Council Chamber. The meeting is open to members of the public and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The topic for this meeting is ‘Roads – Policy and Safety’. A copy of the Order […]

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  • White Ribbon Day 2023

    20 November 2023

    White Ribbon Day is held annually on 25 November. On this day communities around the world get together to raise awareness of domestic violence. Ahead of White Ribbon Day we encourage everyone in St Helena to use your voice to ‘Change the Story by Standing Up and Speaking Out’ about all kinds of violence or […]

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  • Side Path Road Closures

    16 November 2023

    Further to the update of 31 October, the contractor is now excavating hard rock from the hillside above Side Path Road. In order to expedite progress whilst maintaining safety for all road users, the contractor has requested an extension to the current daily closures of Side Path Road for a further two-week period, including Sundays. […]

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  • St Helena To Be Represented At UK Overseas Territories Association Youth Summit And UK Youth Parliament

    15 November 2023

    Kelly Yon, currently studying in the UK, will be representing St Helena at the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Youth Summit on Thursday 16 November 2023. This year’s summit is supported by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who will be hosting the summit at Speaker’s House in London. The UKOTA […]

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  • ‘My Kidneys And Me’ Health Talks

    14 November 2023

    A third of people on St Helena are living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). CKD happens when your kidneys are damaged. This can be for a number of reasons, but we know that during the early stages there are certain things you can do to help avoid the disease progressing to kidney failure. CKD will […]

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