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  • St Helena Archives, Corporate Support, Policy and Planning, Corporate IT and Internal Audit Closure – Wednesday 28 August 2019

    The public is advised that the St Helena Archives will be closed on Wednesday, 28 August 2019, to enable staff to attend a Staff Development Day.  Normal opening hours will resume from 8.30am on Thursday, 29 August 2019. Corporate Support, Policy & Planning including Corporate IT and Internal Audit, at the Castle will also be […]

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  • Statistics Update: Benefits, Exchange Rates, Climate, Production, Vehicles and Ascension Population

    Several statistical updates have been released on August 22, 2019 as follows: Benefits  up to July 2019 Exchange Rates  up to July 2019 Climate  up to July 2019 Production  up to Quarter 2 2019 Vehicles up to Quarter 2 2019 Ascension Population up to Quarter 2 2019 Additional statistical series and indicators are available at […]

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  • Changes in Customs Duty – Tobacco and Vehicles

    Executive Council agrees changes to customs duty at their meeting on Tuesday, 20 August 2019 8.88% increase in the customs duty on tobacco products to come into effect from 1 October 2019 A change in the Customs Duty Tariff for vehicles from value based to a fixed rate based on emissions to come into effect […]

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  • 50% off air fares between St Helena and Ascension

    A number of fares between Ascension and St Helena are being offered for sale to the public at half the standard price. Flights included in this offer range from September 2019 to January 2020. This offer also includes two flights from St Helena to Ascension in December and two flights from Ascension to St Helena […]

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  • St Helena Water Levels – Update

    There is no significant rainfall forecast and with summer approaching it is critical that we use water for essential purposes only. With no substantial rainfall experienced over the last week, the Island’s water stocks remain low. There is just 36 days of storage volume remaining. St Helena’s water consumption levels on 14 and 15 August […]

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  • ExCo Report – Tuesday 20 August 2019

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 20 August 2019, to discuss three items on the Open Agenda. Mid-Year Changes to Customs Duty Tariffs Following a presentation from the Chairman of the Economic Development Committee, the Financial Secretary and the Health Directorate’s Health Promotion and Social Marketing Lead, Council approved an increase in the duty on tobacco […]

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  • Constituency Meetings taking place in August 2019 – Reminder

    Councillors will hold a series of meetings in each district during August 2019 for constituents to ask questions and raise concerns. The following key topics will also be discussed at each meeting: Social Impact Assessment Review Phase One of the DFID funded Economic Development Investment Programme Unbanning cycling on roads into and out of Jamestown […]

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  • Police Firearms Training

    St Helena Police will be carrying out firearms training at the Police Range at Cox’s Battery on Wednesday, 21 August 2019, from 9am to 2pm. Red flags, signs, and barriers will be in place. Walkers in the Cox’s Battery area should not approach the Range area as live firing will be in progress. For further […]

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  • ExCo Meeting – Tuesday 20 August 2019

    A meeting of Executive Council will take place in the Council Chamber at 9.30am today, Tuesday 20 August 2019. An additional item has been added for discussion on the Open Agenda which is now as follows: Mid-Year Changes To Customs Duty Tariffs High Knoll Fort Lease to Saint Helena National Trust Draft Legislative Programme The […]

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  • Statistics Update: Population

    Data on Population, including total population and arrivals and departures up to July 2019 have been released on August 13, 2019: Population. Additional statistical series and indicators are available on the Statistics Data page, and published statistical reports, including Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the Statistics Reports and Publications page. We welcome comments and suggestions on any of […]

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