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  • Education Committee Meeting – Wednesday 21 August 2019

    10 September 2019

    The monthly meeting of the Education Committee took place on Wednesday, 21 August 2019. Returning Scholarship students – David Clarke, Jordan Clingham and Kyle Shoesmith – who had all passed their degree programmes with first class honours were invited to the meeting where they gave feedback to the Committee on their experiences while studying in […]

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  • Consultation on fisheries policies – deadline Friday 13 September 2019

    9 September 2019

    St Helena Government is currently seeking views from the public on a Policy Statement for Management of St Helena’s Fisheries and a Policy for the Licensing of Fishing Activities in St Helena’s Waters. Public Consultation closes on Friday, 13 September 2019. Two consultation meetings targeted to the different stakeholder groups will take place as follows: […]

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  • Draft Labour Market Strategy – Public Consultation Sessions

    6 September 2019

    A new draft Labour Market Strategy (LMS) has been developed for St Helena and is now out for public consultation until Friday, 11 October 2019. The draft LMS is organised around three key goals: Resolving inequities, both real and perceived, in St Helena’s labour market Increasing the working age population on St Helena and Preparing […]

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  • HM Customs & Revenue, Income Tax and Port Control Closure

    5 September 2019

    HM Customs & Revenue, the Income Tax Office and Port Control would like to advise the public that their offices will close from 12noon on Friday, 6 September 2019. This closure is due to a staff function. Normal services will resume from 8.30am on Monday, 9 September 2019. SHG 5 September 2019 https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh Welcome to St […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    5 September 2019

    The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a large south westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Sunday, 8 September, through to Wednesday, 11 September 2019. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public should use caution when accessing the Seafront area. To […]

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  • International Youth Day Celebrations on St Helena

    4 September 2019

    In recognition of the United Nations International Youth Day, the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate will be celebrating young people on St Helena in a special event at the Mule Yard on Friday, 13 September 2019. International Youth Day is celebrated each year on 12 August but due to the Island schools being closed […]

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  • St Helena water consumption levels at its lowest yet

    4 September 2019

    St Helena’s water consumption levels on 30 and 31 August and 2 September reduced to less than 1000 cubic metres. On 2 September, the water consumption levels were 865 cubic metres. This is the consumption rate that is required to sustain a safe level of stored water on the Island and all residents are commended […]

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  • Chevening Scholarships – Applications Open

    3 September 2019

    The UK Government’s global Chevening Scholarship Programme for study in the UK in 2020/2021 is now open for applications until Tuesday, 5 November 2019.  To apply, candidates must meet certain criteria including: Having completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable entry into a postgraduate programme in the UK Having at least two […]

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  • Consultation on fisheries policies – comments welcome

    2 September 2019

    St Helena Government is seeking views from the public on a Policy Statement for Management of St Helena’s Fisheries and a Policy for the Licensing of Fishing Activities in St Helena’s Waters. For many in the community, eating seafood or catching their own fish is traditional to the St Helena way of life.  Our fisheries […]

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  • Environment and Natural Resources and Highways Authority Committee – Thursday 15 August 2019 Meetings –

    2 September 2019

    The monthly meetings of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee and the  Highways Authority took place on Thursday, 15 August 2019. Signage to warn drivers of the blind bends on Field Road was discussed following reports made by several road users to the Police Directorate. It was noted that signs have been posted at the […]

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