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  • Controlled Rock Removal – Tuesday 28 May

    23 May 2024

    The Rock Guards will carry out a controlled rock removal on the hillside of Ladder Hill, above the Museum on Tuesday 28 May 2024, from 09:30 to 15:00. During this time, the road from the back of the Prison to the entrance of the Grand Parade will be closed to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Vehicular […]

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  • Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Delegates Arrive at St Helena to Begin 53rd British and Mediterranean Region Conference

    19 May 2024

    Delegates from 10 countries across the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) arrived at St Helena this afternoon for their annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) BIMR conference. This is the first time CPA St Helena hosts a CPA conference. Upon arrival at the airport, delegates were welcomed by President of the CPA St Helena Branch […]

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  • Executive Council Approves Immigration Policy

    17 May 2024

    The Immigration Policy 2024 was approved by Executive Council on Tuesday 7 May 2024. The policy, which supports increasing the working aged population, is critical to growing the economy and sustainable prosperity for the island. To fuel economic growth, this policy aims to attract a skilled workforce with streamlined, user-friendly processes for visitors, professionals, and […]

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  • Weather Warning

    17 May 2024

    Strong winds are forecast across the island today, Friday 17 May 2024, and tomorrow, Saturday 18 May 2024, with a risk of these bringing some disruption. Winds will be strongest today but will ease considerably by tomorrow. There is a risk of gusts up to 35 knots on high ground today and tomorrow, especially on […]

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  • Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf

    14 May 2024

    The public are advised that Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public from 08:00 on Saturday 18 May 2024, due to the arrival of cruise ship MV Artania. Access to Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control. The […]

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  • Provisional Register of Electors Published

    13 May 2024

    The Provisional Register of Electors was published on Friday 10 May 2024. Eligible persons have up until 16:00 on Friday 24 May 2024, to submit applications to amend the Provisional Register. Persons who are eligible to have their names entered in the register may apply to amend the Provisional Register. Amendments can be made to […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Karoline

    10 May 2024

    The MV Karoline is expected to arrive at James Bay on Monday 13 May 2024. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock at Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will begin as soon as possible. The public are therefore advised that Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the […]

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  • Reduced Port Control Services

    10 May 2024

    The public are advised that Port Control is currently experiencing limited staffing, and therefore all job requests will need to be prioritised. We anticipate an impact on the provision of lifting services at both Jamestown Wharf and Rupert’s Jetty. All users are asked to submit requests for the lifting of vessels and other equipment at […]

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  • World Hypertension Day – Friday 17 May 2024

    10 May 2024

    The Community Nursing and Health Promotion teams are hosting a stall at the Canister in Jamestown on Friday 17 May 2024 from 10:00 to 13:00. This event is to raise awareness for World Hypertension Day, with the theme ‘Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer’. What is Hypertension? Hypertension, also known as high […]

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  • Field Road Project Update – May 2024

    8 May 2024

    The project to widen and resurface Field Road is progressing well. All hillside and road surfacing excavation works are now complete. The service strip, which contains an empty duct which will allow services to be installed in the future, is currently underway. The slipper drain is also now under construction. This collects and directs road and hillside […]

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