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  • The Public Service is Changing

    Good public services are vital for an inclusive economy, a fair society and for people to live fulfilling lives.  We are at the start of our journey to create a Public Service on St Helena that is equipped to deal with present and future challenges, provides a solid foundation for a fair economy and society, […]

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  • Public Accounts Committee Meeting – Monday, 9 November 2020

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    St Helena Public Accounts Committee

    The following is a public announcement from the St Helena Public Accounts Committee: A formal session of the St Helena Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will take place at 9am in the Council Chamber on Monday, 9November 2020. The programme of business includes: Enterprise St Helena 2018/19 Financial Statements and Annual Report Saint Helena National Trust […]

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  • Draft Immigration Policy 2020 out for Public Consultation

    The draft Immigration Policy 2020 is currently out for public consultation until Friday, 11 December 2020. The consultation is being led by the Immigration Working Group chaired by Councillor Derek Thomas. The Strategic Aims of the draft Immigration Policy are to: Increase the overall population of St Helena to secure our social and economic future […]

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  • Councillor Thomas discusses key issues with Baroness Sugg

    Councillor Derek Thomas held a teleconference with Minister for Overseas Territories and Sustainable Development at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Baroness Sugg, on Monday, 26 October 2020. The call allowed Councillor Thomas to raise current Island issues with the Minister. Councillor Thomas said: “I am grateful to Baroness Sugg for the opportunity to […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure – Thursday, 5, & Friday, 6 November 2020

    The St Helena Immigration Service would like to advise the public that their Office at Coleman House, Jamestown, will be closed on Thursday, 5and Friday, 6November 2020. Normal opening hours will resume on Monday, 9 November 2020. All urgent queries can be communicated to the on-duty Police Controller, at Police Headquarters, on tel: 22626. The […]

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  • Remembrance Sunday Service – Road And Parking Spaces Closure

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from The Cenotaph to Donny’s Place at the Seafront, and five parking spaces in front of the Court House, Jamestown, to be closed on the morning of Sunday, 8 November 2020, in order for the Remembrance Sunday Service to take place. The road and area surrounding […]

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  • Remembrance Sunday 2020

    Remembrance Sunday Service 2016

    Remembrance Sunday falls on 8 November 2020. On this day The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena Dale Bowers will conduct a Divine Service at the Cenotaph. His Excellency the Governor will attend.  All persons wishing to take part in the Divine Service are asked to assemble at the Cenotaph by no later than […]

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  • Road Closure – Gordons Post To The Dungeon

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from Gordons Post to the Dungeon to be closed between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Tuesday, 10 November 2020. The closures is to allow the Forestry Section to remove a tree at Hunt’s Bank. During this closure, only residents in the affected area and emergency services will […]

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  • HM Customs & Excise Closure – Friday, 6 November 2020

    The following is a Public Announcement from HM Customs & Excise: HM Customs & Excise would like to advise the public that their offices at the Jamestown Wharf will be closed on Friday, 6November 2020. Normal business will resume on Monday, 9 November 2020. Any inconvenience caused is very much regretted. SHG3 November 2020

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  • Public Meeting – Development Application for Side Path and Field Road (R2 Road Project)

    The Planning Service has received the Development Application for the road widening and upgrade of Side Path and Field Road and is now seeking the views of the Island community, businesses and all other interested parties. There will be a public meeting at the Museum of Saint Helena on Monday, 9 November 2020, at 7.30pm. […]

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