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  • Update on Charter Flight Details – November/December 2020

    4 November 2020

    St Helena Government (SHG) can now confirm that the Titan Airways Boeing 757-200 aircraft has once again been selected to operate the next charter flight to the Island during the week of 30 November 2020. The flight will depart from London Stansted and fly direct to St Helena with a technical stop in Accra. The […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    4 November 2020

    The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a North Westerly Swell is forecast for St Helena on Saturday, 7, and Sunday, 8 November 2020. Although not large, this swell could result in unsettled sea conditions in both James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. Due care and attention should be taken if swimming […]

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  • Charmaine Buckley Returns To The Island As Dental Therapist

    Charmaine Buckley

    4 November 2020

    Charmaine Buckley of Bottom Woods has recently returned to the Island as Dental Therapist after graduating with a Higher Education Diploma in Dental Hygiene & Dental Therapy with the Royal College of Surgeons England, FGDP (UK), in March 2020. Charmaine studied a 27-month full-time course at the Greater Manchester School for Dental Care Professionals, based […]

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  • The Public Service is Changing

    4 November 2020

    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

    3 November 2020

    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

    3 November 2020

    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

    3 November 2020

    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

    3 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

    3 November 2020

    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

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    3 November 2020

    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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