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  • St Helena Government to subsidise freight tariffs on essential goods for Voyage 26 of the MV Helena

    7 February 2020

    SHG to subsidise provisions, reefers, raw building materials and animal feed on Voyage 26 of the MV Helena SHG continues to work with key stakeholders to determine whether there can be a continued subsidy from the new financial year St Helena Government (SHG) will subsidise certain shipments on Voyage 26 of the MV Helena. This […]

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  • Economic Development Committee Meeting – Thursday, 23 January & Thursday, 30 January 2020

    6 February 2020

    Two meetings of the Economic Development Committee take place on 23 and 30 January   Increased level of interest generated by local businesses and social enterprises following ESH Grants Policy review Committee approves Fishing policies in principle, subject to amendments, to allow the revision of fisheries legislation to be continued Thursday, 23 January The Environment […]

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  • Meeting for all Commercial Fishermen – Friday, 7 February 2020

    6 February 2020

    All commercial fishermen are invited to a meeting at 6pm on Friday, 7 February 2020, at the Canister Conference Room, Jamestown. An update on the interim SHG arrangements in place for the sale of ice and processing of fish will be provided. Commercial fishermen are encouraged to attend this meeting to discuss these interim arrangements. […]

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  • Public Consultation Reminder Revised – Map For St Helena

    6 February 2020

    A revised map for St Helena, to replace the Ordnance Survey map previously produced in 1990, is out for public consultation until Friday, 14 February 2020. Key revisions to the revised map include: Positions of the three Peaks Diana’s Peak height changes (correct to the Mean Sea Level height) St Helena Airport plotted Access (Haul) […]

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  • St Helena British Overseas Territories Citizen Passport

    6 February 2020

    The following is a public announcement from the St Helena Immigration Service: St Helena Immigration would like to remind St Helena residents that all persons travelling through South African Border controls must be in possession of a passport that is machine readable. Holders of St Helena British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) passports containing a nine […]

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  • Exploitation training to be delivered on St Helena

    6 February 2020

    Multi-agency training in the area of exploitation to be delivered on St Helena Training will focus on signs and symptoms of exploitation The aim is to help improve awareness and keep our children safe Two consultants from the UK will arrive on-Island this weekend, Saturday 8 February 2020, to work with the Children & Adults […]

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  • Water Consumption Below 1000 Cubic Metres

    5 February 2020

    During last week, the average daily water consumption rate fell below 1000 cubic metres – the rate required to maintain a safe level of stored water volume on the Island. This level of water preservation must continue to improve our current situation and the community is praised for their efforts. There has been no increase […]

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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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