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  • Coronavirus (Covid-19) – St Helena Preparedness Update

    6 March 2020

    The COVID-19 virus continues to spread in various countries around the world and those following international news reports will be aware that the virus epidemic is changing at a very quick rate. Island residents are reassured that St Helena Government has deployed all resources into preparing and responding to any threat to the Island from […]

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  • Access (Haul) Road Lane Closure

    6 March 2020

    The Highways Authority has given approval for one lane to be closed on the Access (Haul) Road, near the hairpin bend above the BFI, from Tuesday, 10 March, to Friday, 27 March 2020, from 6.30am to 4.30pm (weekdays only). This lane closure is to allow CAN France to install rockfall protection measures above the road. […]

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  • Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum Cancelled

    6 March 2020

    Due to the ongoing spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), and following a recommendation from the Director of Health, the Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum, due to take place from 23-27 March 2020, has been cancelled.   Event organisers, St Helena Government, Enterprise St Helena and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), would like to extend thanks to all who […]

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  • Jamestown And Rupert’s Valley Rockfall Protection Project Update

    6 March 2020

    This week, CAN France are drilling catchfence anchors above Ladder Hill Road, at the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI), Power Station and Rupert’s Wharf. Drilling will shortly commence above Maldivia Road, from Cambrian House to Estcourt Gardens. Maldivia Road will remain open during the works, but road users should be aware of an increase in traffic […]

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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) St Helena Preparedness Update

    6 March 2020

    Precautions Travel Advice Preventative measures on-Island Keeping up-to-date The COVID-19 virus continues to spread in various countries around the world and those following international news reports will be aware that the virus epidemic is changing at a very quick rate. Island residents are reassured that St Helena Government has deployed all resources into preparing and […]

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  • Elected Members Visit The Peaks National Park

    5 March 2020

    Elected Members undertook an exposure visit to the Endemic Plant Nursery and restoration areas at Diana’s Peak on Friday, 21 February 2020. The visit was arranged following initial interest in conservation works during the Career’s Fair 2019, with the opportunity presented for the Terrestrial Conservation Habitats Team and the Darwin Project Team (DPLUS099) to showcase […]

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  • St Helena Water Levels

    5 March 2020

    Water levels continue to steadily rise Average consumption rates at targeted level for the past week Red Hill is the problem area with reservoir level at just 22% Water levels around the Island are continuing to steadily rise following a few spells of downpour amidst another week of mostly sunshine on St Helena. Contributing to […]

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  • Commonwealth Day 2020

    4 March 2020

    Commonwealth Day will fall on Monday, 9 March 2020 The theme for this year is ‘Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming’ Assemblies will be held at all schools on-Island to celebrate the occasion Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth. This year, Commonwealth Day falls on Monday, 9 […]

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  • Exercise ‘Green Elephant’

    4 March 2020

    Exercise ‘Green Elephant’ was recently undertaken to test the Island’s strategic response in the event of a major incident being declared on St Helena. Strategic direction in any major incident is provided by ‘Gold’ Command chaired by the Governor or Head of the Governor’s Office in HE’s absence. The overarching role of the Gold group […]

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  • Constituency Meetings

    4 March 2020

    Elected Members are currently holding a round of constituency meetings during March. These meetings are an opportunity for members of the public to meet with their Councillors and raise any issues they might have. Constituency meetings will take place at 7pm on the following dates and times: Venue Date Blue Hill Community Centre Thursday, 5 […]

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