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  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Campaign

    Closing Ceremony attendees

    17 June 2021

    World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – used as an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding and raise awareness of abuse and neglect of older persons was commemorated on Tuesday, 15 June 2021. On St Helena, WEAAD was recognised with a number of events which took place between 11 and […]

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  • Formal Legislative Council Meeting – Friday, 18 June 2021

    17 June 2021

    A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Friday, 18 June 2021, at 10am in the Council Chamber. This is the first sitting of the twenty-fifth meeting of Legislative Council and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The meeting is also open to members of the public who wish to attend. […]

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  • Titan Airways Charter Flights – August 2021 To March 2022

    Titan Airways Charter Flight departing St Helena Airport

    17 June 2021

    August The August Titan Airways Charter flight from the UK is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Monday, 9 August 2021. Persons wanting to travel on this flight have up until Wednesday, 30 June, to express an interest to fly. In conjunction with Ascension Island Government (AIG) and due to increased demand, an additional […]

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  • St Helena Police Report 7 June – 13 June 2021

    17 June 2021

    During the period of Monday, 7 June, to Sunday, 13 June 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 37 reports, resulting in two arrests. One person was arrested for an Assault and has now been charged to appear before the court, with conditions. Another person was arrested for being Over the Prescribed Limit […]

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  • Education and Employment Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 2 June 2021

    16 June 2021

    The Education and Employment Committee met on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 Committee endorse amendments to the Employment Rights Ordinance and Employment Rights Regulations Committee updated on progress against School Improvement Plans The monthly meeting of the Education and Employment Committee took place on Wednesday, 2 June 2021. The Attorney General was present at the meeting […]

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  • Working Group Established For Jacobs Ladder Refurbishment Project

    16 June 2021

    In March 2021, Lord Michael Ashcroft KCMG, PC, made a generous donation of £300,000 to the British Napoleonic Bicentenary Trust to support the preservation of the built heritage on St Helena. One of the projects being considered is the repair of Jacobs Ladder. A working group consisting of Board Secretariat, Natasha Bargo, Press Officer, Jodie […]

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  • Governor Hosts Garden Party to mark HM Queen Elizabeth’s 95th Birthday

    16 June 2021

    His Excellency Governor Philip Rushbrook hosted a Garden Party at Plantation House to mark the 95th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, 12 June 2021. The four hundred invited guests included a broad range of members from St Helena’s community, private sector, public servants, Miss St Helena and Elected Members. In HE’s opening […]

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  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf

    16 June 2021

    The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Friday, 18, and Saturday, 19June 2021, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and […]

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  • Tax Return Deadline for Self-Employed Businesses and Companies

    15 June 2021

    Self-Employed businesses and companies are reminded that 30 June 2021 is the deadline for submitting their annual Tax Return for the financial year 2020/2021. If you require any assistance from Tax Office staff, please call the Office to make an appointment via Tel: 25880 or email: gillian.knipe@sainthelena.gov.sh  or noleen.phillips@sainthelena.gov.sh. SHG 15 June 2021

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  • St Helena Police Education and Awareness Programme- Assaults

    15 June 2021

    St Helena Police are currently conducting an education and awareness programme for the local community. Each week a different topic will be aired on local radio stations, issued via information releases and posted on Social Media. This week’s topic is Assaults:  There are several levels of assault: Common Assault and Battery – which are the […]

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