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  • REMAINS FOUND IN RUPERT’S

    16 December 2014

    A report to SHG from Basil Read (via the Project Management Unit) indicates that in the course of roadworks in Rupert’s Valley, carried out on Friday 12 December 2014, some human remains were uncovered.  All evidence points to these being further Liberated African remains. Whereas earlier finds under the Airport Project have been of scatter […]

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  • NATIONAL PESTICIDE POLICY APPROVED

    16 December 2014

    On 4 December 2014, the Economic Development Committee formally approved the Pesticide Policy for St Helena, developed by ANRD and the Public Health Section – following extensive stakeholder consultation. The purpose of the policy is to provide the basis for promoting effective and sustainable pest, weed and disease management on St Helena, through improved pesticides […]

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  •  SHIPPING – POST-RMS FREIGHT SERVICES UPDATE

    10 December 2014

    The public will be aware of recent visits from potential Ocean Freight Services providers Seafast, Hartman Project Lines (HPL) and Meihuizen Atlantic Islands Services (MAIS) between October and November this year.  This came on the back of being pre-qualified along with a number of other potential service providers as a result of the Expressions of […]

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  • ST HELENA SUPREME COURT CONCLUDES

    10 December 2014

    At the conclusion of the current sitting of the St Helena Supreme Court on Monday (8 December 2014), St Helena Government and the St Helena Police Service welcomed the sentences handed down by the Chief Justice, and hope this sends a clear message to the community. Lead Police Officer for Safeguarding and the CID, Pam […]

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  • EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING – TUESDAY 9 DECEMBER 2014

    9 December 2014

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 9 December.  As the agenda items related to commercial activities of local businesses, they were discussed in closed session. While details of the meeting must be kept confidential, there was a more general discussion on supporting investors through Investment Tax Credit. Investment Tax Credit is an incentive available to people […]

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  • FORMAL LEGCO – THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER

    9 December 2014

    Legislative Council will meet formally on Thursday 11 December 2014, at 10am in the Court House, Jamestown.  This meeting is expected to last for two days. 24 papers will be presented, including: St Helena Public Accounts Committee – Report to Legislative Council on the Formal Session of the Public Accounts Committee held on 7 October […]

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  • ISLAND-WIDE MAJOR INCIDENT EXCERCISE – REMINDER

    9 December 2014

    The public are reminded that a Major Incident Exercise is planned for the morning of Wednesday 17 December 2014. During this time the Emergency Services and other responding agencies will be practising their response to a simulated major incident occurring on St Helena.  This is an essential exercise, not only for preparing for Airport Certification […]

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  • CUSTOMS OPENING HOURS

    8 December 2014

    HM Customs wishes to inform merchants and the public of the following opening hours for the month of December 2014.  HM Customs will open to the public and merchants for cargo and freight collection on: Wednesday 10 December, from 11am – 5.30pm Thursday 11 December, from 9am – 5.30pm Friday 12 December, from 9am – […]

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  • DISTRICT & COMMUNITY ROADS

    8 December 2014

    Funding for District and Community roads was made available last financial year (2013/14) and this current year (2014/15), and the Environment and Natural Resources Committee (ENRC) was keen to see this funding used to address a list of applicants who meet the criteria.  Applications were received for funding, and 15 applications from around the Island […]

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  • ANRD Newcastle Disease Vaccination Programme

    8 December 2014

    ANRD Newcastle Disease Vaccination Programme

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