• DISTRICT & COMMUNITY ROADS

    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

    ANRD Newcastle Disease Vaccination Programme

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  • QUARTERLY STATISTICAL NEWS BULLETIN

    December 2014 The Quarterly Statistical News Bulletin for December 2014, covers the period July to September, and contains updates for the annual rate of Inflation of the Retail Price Index, Income, Imports, Estimated Population and Arrivals to St Helena. The bulletin is available on the SHG website at:  www.sainthelena.gov.sh/statistics Annual inflation of the St Helena […]

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  • CHANGING ROOM AT POOL MADE ACCESSIBLE FOR DISABLED

    On the UN International Day of Disabled Persons (Wednesday 3 November 2014) – a day aimed at promoting an understanding of disability issues, support, rights and wellbeing – an Accessible Changing Room at the Swimming Pool was opened in Jamestown. Council members, pool staff and members of the public attended a short ceremony hosted by […]

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  • STAMP COMPETITION WINNERS

    All Primary Schools on St Helena have taken part in a Design a Stamp competition as part of their creative curriculum.  This involved designing a stamp to represent the Island of St Helena. Primary Advisor Zoe Robinson commented: “The standard of entries was very high and it was an extremely hard task for the judges […]

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  • 2014 PET AND LIVESTOCK RETURNS

    A regular census is taken on Island to determine animal numbers.  Previously the census was carried out every three years, but will now be conducted every two years. All persons on Island owning or caring for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, poultry, bees, dogs and cats –  must (by law) fill in an animal return […]

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  • ROAD FROM NEW BRIDGE TO BRIARS NOW OPEN  

    The road from New Bridge to the Briars junction was opened on Monday 1 December 2014, as planned. The road has been fully resurfaced, and has also benefited from a new drain system and retaining walls. The Roads team is continuing to work at the site, completing minor masonry works, so please drive with caution. […]

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  •   BILLS TO BE TAKEN TO FORMAL LEGCO

    A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Thursday 11 December 2014.  The following Bills for Ordinances will be presented in the House:   Minerals Vesting  (Amendment) Supplementary Appropriation Bill   All Bills may be viewed at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/committee-reports/ SHG 1 December 2014  

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  • NATIONAL BIOSECURITY POLICY LAUNCHED

    On 2 October 2014 the Economic Development Committee formally                        approved the first National Biosecurity Policy for St Helena.  ANRD           officially launched the policy at the biosecurity facility at Jamestown Wharf           on Friday 28 November, […]

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  • RECEPTION WELCOMES NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL  

    Last night (27 November 2014) Acting Governor Sean Burns and Marina Burns hosted a reception at the Briars to welcome to St Helena the new Attorney General Nicola Moore and her partner Mr Stephen Herron. Over a hundred guests were invited from across the Island, including Lord Chief Justice Charles Ekins and Lord Bishop Dr […]

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