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  • COMMONWEALTH DAY 2014

    10 March 2014

    Today is Commonwealth Day. Celebrated annually on the second Monday in March, Commonwealth Day is an opportunity for member nations of the Commonwealth to promote understanding on global issues, international cooperation and the work of Commonwealth organisations. The theme for 2014 is ‘Team Commonwealth’ – expressing the spirit, friendship and motivation towards the shared goals […]

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  • NEW CHIEF AUDITOR FOR ST HELENA

    10 March 2014

    The St Helena Audit Service is to welcome a new Chief Auditor. Phil Sharman (photo attached), accompanied by his wife Sarah-Jane, will take up his three year term in mid-June this year. Phil is no stranger to the Island having headed up the Audit function for St Helena between 1990 and 1994. Governor Capes said […]

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  • NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR CERTIFICATE AND BADGE OF HONOUR, AND ACTS OF BRAVERY AWARDS – REMINDER

    10 March 2014

    Nominations are currently being invited for the Certificate and Badge of Honour Awards, 2014.  This is a reminder of the Deadline.  These awards are available for the Governor to award to public servants for loyal and valuable service worthy of recognition or, in the case of other persons, for their loyal and meritorious conduct that […]

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  • AIRPORT WORK PROGRESSES WITH MEETINGS IN SOUTH AFRICA & UK

    10 March 2014

    Clare Harris, Deputy Airport Director, and Nigel Kirby, DFID Project Manager, were in Johannesburg last week to meet with Basil Read and Lanseria International Airport to focus on the actions that all parties need to take to ensure that certification of St Helena’s Airport is achieved on time.  During two days of meetings with Basil […]

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  • POLLING DAY – WEDNESDAY 12 MARCH 2014

    10 March 2014

    A Bye-Election will take place this Wednesday 12 March 2014 to elect a new Member to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council. Candidates for the 2014 Bye-Election are: Dr Corinda Essex of Jamestown, Mrs Brenda Moors of Alarm Forest and Mr Lionel Williams of St Paul’s. Polling stations will be at the Levelwood, Jamestown, […]

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  • EXCO MEETING – Tuesday 11 March 2014

    7 March 2014

    Open to the Public from 9.30am Executive Council will meet on Tuesday 11 March 2014 in the Council Chamber. Starting at 9.30am, the meeting will be open to the public for the following open agenda items: Information Paper on Revised Fuel Prices Wharfage, Warehousing and Customs Miscellaneous Fees – Amendment Proposal Pensions (Amendment) Regulations, 2014 […]

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  • QUARTERLY STATISTICAL NEWS BULLETIN

    7 March 2014

    March 2014 The Quarterly Statistical News Bulletin, published in March 2014, covers the period October – December 2013 (Q4 2013) and contains updates for the annual rate of inflation of the Retail Price Index (RPI), Income and Imports, Estimated Population, Visitor Arrivals and information on Dwellings and Planning Applications. Also contained within the Bulletin is […]

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  • NEXT CHIEF SECRETARY FOR ST HELENA

    7 March 2014

    St Helena is to have a new Chief Secretary. Roy Burke (photo attached) currently the Chief Executive in the States of Alderney, Channel Islands, will take up his position in early June 2014, succeeding the current Chief Secretary, Owen O’Sullivan. Roy has a wealth of experience in the public sector, having held Chief Executive positions […]

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  • BASIL READ BLASTING TOMMORROW

    7 March 2014

    Basil Read will be blasting on the Haul Road in Upper Rupert’s Valley on Saturday 8March 2014 between the hours of 1-2pm. This blast will only commence if weather permits.  The general public and all persons working in close proximity to the Rupert’s area are asked to please adhere to the warning signs and stay […]

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  • POLLING DAY – LESS THAN A WEEK TO GO

    7 March 2014

    The public is reminded that a Bye-Election will take place on Wednesday 12 March 2014 when St Helena will go to the Polls to elect a new Member to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council. Candidates for the 2014 Bye-Election are: Dr Corinda Essex of Jamestown, Mrs Brenda Moors of Alarm Forest and Mr […]

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