News

  • Sea Conditions

    Emergency Planning would like to inform the public that a north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena on Saturday, 21 December, and from Monday, 23 December, possibly lasting until Monday, 30 December 2019. This may result in a large sea swell and breakers in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is reminded to use […]

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  • HM Customs, Income Tax and Port Control Office Closure

    HM Customs, Income Tax, and Port Control would like to advise the public that their offices at the Jamestown Wharf will close for business at 12:00 tomorrow, Thursday 19 December 2019. During this closure the switchboard will be operational and any queries can be left with the officer on duty. The relevant officer will reply […]

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  • In the Lead-Up to Christmas Stored Water Volume at 38%

    St Helena’s water situation remains serious with no increase in surface flows and stored water at around 38% heading into the busiest part of the year on the Island. Consumption rates remain an issue with each day over the past week exceeding 1000 cubic metres of water. This could be due in part to the […]

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  • Statistics Update: Arrivals and Departures

    Data on Arrivals and Departures up to November 2019 have been released on December 16, 2019: Arrivals and Departures. IMPORTANT NOTE: Statistics on Arrivals and Departures to and from St Helena are now available separately from indicators on population and births and deaths. The data are available in the file “Arrivals and Departures”, and the […]

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  • Statistics Update: Population, Benefits, Exchange Rates and Climate

    Several statistical updates have been released on December 17, 2019 as follows: Population, up to November 2019 Benefits, up to November 2019 Exchange rates, up to November 2019 Climate, up to November 2019 Additional statistical series and indicators are available at  https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/, and published statistical reports, including Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the statistics […]

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  • ANRD Office Closure

    The Agriculture & Natural Resources Division’s Scotland Offices will close at 12 noon on Thursday, 19 December, for a staff function. Should anyone require the Veterinary staff during this time, the number to call is 62039. Forestry Section staff can also be contacted on 62071. Normal business will resume on Friday, 20 December 2019, at […]

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  • Waste Management Services Operations – Over The Festive Period

    The following is a public announcement from Waste Management Services: Waste Management Services (WMS) will continue their operations over the festive period as follows: Domestic & Commercial Waste Collection All domestic and commercial waste collection services throughout December and January will remain unchanged. Customers are asked to ensure their bins are ready for emptying by […]

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  • Police Christmas Safety Campaign

    During the month of December, and over the festive period, St Helena Police are running a safety campaign – ‘Safe people, Safe roads, Safe vehicles and Safe speed’. This campaign is aimed to raise awareness of how the public can work alongside the St Helena Police to make the Island a safer place for all. […]

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  • ExCo Meeting

    Executive Council will meet on Wednesday, 18 December 2019, at 10.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following Open Agenda items: Public Solicitors Fees Employment Rights Ordinance – Minimum Wage Employment Rights Ordinance – Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave and the Labour Regulating Authority Labour Market Strategy These papers (ExCo Memos) are available online […]

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  • Economic Development Committee Meeting – Monday, 9 December 2019

    A special meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) took place on Monday, 9 December 2019, and the following is a summary of the main items discussed: The SHG Economists, on behalf of the Tax and Revenue Working Group, brought forward a discussion paper to consider further changes to the Customs Duty for motorcycles, as […]

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