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  • Ladder Hill Box Junction Reminder

    Box junction at the entrance of Ladder Hill Fort

    11 October 2021

    The Roads Section has recently repainted the box junction (see photo attached) on the road adjacent to the entrance of Ladder Hill Fort. The box junction is a yellow box filled with criss-crossed yellow lines painted on the road and is a traffic control measure designed to prevent congestion at junctions. The box junction allows […]

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  • Aviation on St Helena – Where is it best to fly to from St Helena?

    11 October 2021

    Recently a number of questions have been asked about St Helena Airport (HLE) and air access to the Island in general. Over the last three weeks, St Helena Government’s (SHG) Sustainable Development Civil Aviation Team has provided answers to the frequently asked questions. This week’s final topic is: Week 3: Where flights can and can’t […]

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  • Ruperts Cargo Handling Port Facility – Update

    8 October 2021

    Works are progressing on the Port Control Customs and Biosecurity (PCB) Main Container Yard in Lower Ruperts .  AMD Engineering Contractors have completed the setting out of the site and excavation has commenced. Materials testing is also underway. The Container Freight Station (CFS) contract which is being carried out by Isaacs Contactors is also progressing. […]

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  • Side Path Road Closure- Parking at the General Hospital

    8 October 2021

    There have been a few incidents concerning parking near the General Hospital following the closure of Side Path Road on Monday, 27 September 2021. It is disappointing to report that vehicles are now regularly parking in front of the barriers and no-parking signs. Drivers are reminded to respect the new no-parking signs and barriers that […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure

    8 October 2021

    The public is advised that the Immigration Office at Coleman House will be closed on Tuesday, 12October 2021. During this closure, all urgent queries can be communicated to the on-duty Police Controller, at Police Headquarters, on tel: 22626. Normal opening hours will resume from Wednesday, 13October 2021. The public is thanked for your understanding during […]

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  • ExCo Approves Merchant Shipping Regulations 2021

    8 October 2021

    Executive Council (ExCo) has this week approved the following Regulations to underpin the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 2021, which was passed by Legislative Council in January 2021, and will be brought into force shortly:  Merchant Shipping (Safety and Health) (Load Lines) Regulations 2021 Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2021 Merchant Shipping (Accident and Investigation) Regulations […]

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  • COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures for Marine Vessels arriving to St Helena.

    7 October 2021

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  • R2 Side Path Road Project Update

    6 October 2021

    One week into the programme and works are progressing well. Hillside excavation is progressing with approximately 50% complete. Excavation of the existing road pavements are also progressing and is approximately 5% complete. SHG 5 October 2021

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  • Children & Adults Social Care Directorate Celebrates International Day For Older Persons And Silver Sunday

    5 October 2021

    International Day for Older Persons (IDOP) is recognised each year on 1 October. The IDOP is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world. Silver Sunday was also celebrated on 2 October – a day used to […]

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  • HMS Protector October Visit

    5 October 2021

    The HMS Protector is back in St Helena’s waters continuing her survey work after her visit to Ascension Island. The ship will be at the anchorage from 14 – 20 October for the second crew change which coincides with the arrival of the Titan flight on 18 October.  During this time, Ship’s Company will have […]

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