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  • New Data Protection Awareness Campaign to be Launched

    30 April 2024

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is committed to protecting the privacy of its citizens and residents in the digital age. As the island embraces new technologies, SHG is working to introduce comprehensive data protection legislation. Following a thorough initial phase of research and consultation, SHG has taken a significant step towards safeguarding data privacy. SHG […]

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  • Public Engagement on St Helena’s Sustainable Economic Development Strategy and Delivery Plan 2023-2033

    30 April 2024

    A period of public engagement on the draft Sustainable Economic Development Strategy and Delivery Plan 2023-2033 (SEDS) has been launched. Once finalised, the SEDS will provide the overarching blueprint for developing the territory’s economy, and will replace the Sustainable Economic Development Plan 2018-2028 (SEDP). The SEDS has been developed following a reassessment of the SEDP […]

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  • Commonwealth Parliamentary Association St Helena Branch To Host 53rd British Islands And Mediterranean Region Conference

    25 April 2024

    The St Helena Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) will be hosting the annual British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) Conference this year. The conference, the first of its kind to be held in St Helena, will take place with the delegates arriving on Saturday 18 May and departing on Saturday 25 May 2024. […]

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  • ‘Mapping the Information Landscapes of St Helena’ Research Project Update

    23 April 2024

    Dr Drew Whitworth a researcher from the Manchester Institute of Education, a part of the University of Manchester in the UK, will again be visiting St Helena from Saturday 27 April to Saturday 18 May 2024. This is to continue gathering data for the research project ‘Mapping the Information Landscapes of St Helena’, which Dr […]

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  • St Helena Launches New Investor Prospectus at Tourism Investment Forum Africa

    22 April 2024

    Director of Economic Development, Damian Burns, travelled to Cape Town last week to represent St Helena at the Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA). The investment forum, which formed part of the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, took place from 10 April to 12 April 2024. Damian delivered a presentation on the first day of the […]

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  • Primary School Swimming Gala 2024

    22 April 2024

    The primary schools will be hosting their annual swimming gala on Wednesday 24 April 2024. All parents, carers, and members of the public are invited to attend. However, space within the pool complex is limited and priority will be given to parents/carers. Those attending are also reminded that there is limited seating and shade available. The gala will start at approximately […]

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  • Littering, Communal Recycle Hubs and Household Waste

    18 April 2024

    An increase in littering incidents have been reported to, and observed by, Waste Management Services. These have a significant detrimental impact on our environment. We are issuing an urgent call to action to raise awareness and encourage responsible waste disposal behaviour among individuals and communities. Littering has become a pressing environmental issue as it not […]

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  • Central Support Service Closure

    18 April 2024

    The Central Support Service will be closed tomorrow, Friday 19 April 2024, to allow staff to participate in their Away Day.  These office closures will include the IT Section, Transport Section, Communications Hub, Statistics Office, Central Human Resources & Organisational Development office, Legislative Council Office staff, and the Archives. The Castle Reception will not be affected by this closure. […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme

    16 April 2024

    Public Information Meetings The Programme Management Office will be holding a series of public information meetings during April 2024.  These meetings are held quarterly to update the public on the various projects undertaken by the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). The public are also encouraged to put forward any questions or queries they might have […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Karoline and MV Hondius

    15 April 2024

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive in St Helena at 05:30 on Wednesday 17 April 2024 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations are expected to commence on Wednesday and should be completed by Friday 19 April 2024. The MV Hondius will also arrive at 17:00 on Wednesday 17 April 2024 and will […]

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