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St Helena Police are appealing for information regarding damage caused to the Flag Staff View Road sign (see photo), situated opposite the junction leading to Horse Point on the Access (Haul) Road in Bottom Woods.  This incident occurred on the weekend of Saturday, 30, and Sunday, 31 May 2020. Police suspect that the damage was […]

Today, Monday 15 June 2020, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) – used as an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding and raise awareness of abuse and neglect of older persons. On St Helena, WEAAD was recognised with a number of events during last week concluding with a special […]

The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a large south westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Thursday, 18 June, to Saturday, 20 June 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 James and […]

Diabetes Awareness Week 2020 took place between 8 and 14 June. To conclude the week, the Health Directorate organised a ‘Walk for Diabetes’. The walk started from the General Hospital on Friday, 12 June, at 12.30pm, with over 70 participants in attendance. Participants were dressed in denim to raise awareness of diabetes. The walk concluded […]

The following Bills have been approved by Executive Council for presentation as Government business at the next formal meeting of Legislative Council commencing Friday, 26 June 2020: Appropriation Bill 2020 Control of Tobacco and Related Products Bill 2020 Magistrates’ Court (Amendment) Bill 2020 Public Health (Amendment) Bill 2020 Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2020 These Bills […]

The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Highways Authority has given approval for the Briars Road to be closed from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday, 17 June 2020. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to upgrade an existing manhole in this area. During this closure, only emergency […]

St Helena will be celebrating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) with a series of events starting from today, Thursday 11June, and finishing on Monday, 15 June 2020.   WEAAD is used as an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding and raise awareness of abuse and neglect of older persons. […]

CAN France and Fairhurst have been receiving a number of requests from the public regarding helicopter trips around the Island and also enquiries regarding a future flight departing St Helena. St Helena Government, CAN France and Fairhurst would therefore like to provide the following clarification: Helicopter trips While CAN France acknowledges that helicopter trips for […]

Executive Council has approved the Appropriation Bill, 2020, to be printed, published and presented as Government business at the formal Legislative Council meeting to be held on 26 June 2020. The Appropriation Bill, 2020, provides for the services of the financial year 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 and the accompanying draft Budget Book […]