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  • Sea Conditions

    5 February 2020

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Emergency Planning Department: A north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena on Sunday, 9 February,and Monday, 10 February 2020. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. Due care and attention should be taken when swimming in Rupert’s and James Bay during […]

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  • Social & Community Development Committee Meeting – Monday, 20 January 2020

    4 February 2020

    Committee endorses additional amendment to the Saint Helena National Trust Regulations   Draft Policy on the Immigration Ordinance review expected soon Elections Ordinance to be considered for updating Public Consultation on Fixed Penalty Notices going well The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) endorsed an additional amendment to the Saint Helena National Trust Regulations to […]

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  • World Cancer Day 2020

    4 February 2020

    Today, Tuesday 4 February 2020, is World Cancer Day – an international day used to raise awareness of Cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. To recognise the importance of this day, this article introduces the Chemotherapy Service provided by the Health Directorate here on St Helena: The first chemotherapy treatment was delivered […]

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  • Ladder Hill Road Closure

    4 February 2020

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road to be closed between 9am and 3pm (Mondays to Fridays) from Monday, 10 February 2020, to Friday, 20 March 2020. This closure is to allow the installation of rockfall protection measures above Ladder Hill Road. As normal, only emergency service vehicles will be granted access. […]

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  • Constituency Meetings

    4 February 2020

    The public is advised that the constituency meetings originally scheduled to take place throughout February have been postponed until March. These meetings are an opportunity for members of the public to meet with their Councillors and raise any issues they might have. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in your district. Constituency meetings will […]

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  • Shy Road Closure – 10 February to 20 March 2020

    4 February 2020

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Shy Road to be closed from Monday, 10 February 2020, to Friday, 20 March 2020. This closure is to allow the installation of rockfall protection measures above Shy Road. Shy Road will also be closed to pedestrians and emergency services during this period. The public is thanked in […]

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  • Coronavirus Update

    4 February 2020

    The St Helena Health Directorate continues to liaise with Public Health England, the World Health Organisation and key on-Island stakeholders to monitor the spread of the Coronavirus globally and take protective action for St Helena. The current risk assessment is low for our community. In place is a questionnaire which must be completed for those […]

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  • New Updated Signage Installed At Diana’s Peak

    4 February 2020

    New and updated signage has been installed at the entrance of and within the public access areas of Diana’s Peak Post Box Walk. This follows successful application to the Governor’s Enabling Fund by the Terrestrial Conservation Habitats Team. The newly installed signs display information of the three access routes to Diana’s Peak as well as […]

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  • Rockfall Mitigation Implementation Works

    30 January 2020

    The public is advised that Rockfall Mitigation Implementation works in Rupert’s Valley have recently commenced. Works are being carried out by CAN SA (France), supervised and project managed by Fairhurst on behalf of SHG. As a result of these works and in the interest of public safety, Rupert’s Jetty is closed to vehicles and pedestrians […]

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  • Preferred investor identified to undertake fish processing operations on St Helena

    30 January 2020

    Four proposals received for an alternative business model for fish processing and sales on St Helena Preferred investor identified Executive Council will make a final decision once additional information has been received  St Helena Government (SHG) has received four proposals for an alternative business model for fish processing and sales on St Helena. After consideration […]

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