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  • Changes to Public Service Structure

    30 August 2023

    Background The current Public Service structure was implemented two years ago in April 2021, as part of a wider transformation programme, when we moved from Directorates into larger ‘Portfolios’ to ensure we have a more streamlined structure, with services and functions that have a shared or similar purpose grouped together under one senior manager. This […]

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  • Commonwealth Scholarships 2024

    29 August 2023

    Invitation for Nominations The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom is inviting nominations from St Helena for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships tenable from 2024.  St Helena is invited to nominate one (1) candidate for consideration by the CSC for Master’s study. NB a nomination does not in any way guarantee selection or placement. Funded […]

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  • Drop-In Session – Proposed Forest Recreation Works At Big Rock

    29 August 2023

    The Programme Management Office (PMO) will hold a public consultation drop-in session on the works that are being proposed to improve and enhance the amenity area located in Plantation National Forest, known as Big Rock, from 10am – 2pm on Thursday, 7 September 2023, in The Market, Jamestown. Members of the public are encouraged to […]

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  • HM Customs and Immigration Office Closure

    29 August 2023

    HM Customs would like to advise the public that their office at the wharf will be closed today, Tuesday 29 August 2023, due the rescheduled Airlink flight. Normal operations will resume from Wednesday, 30 August 2023. The Immigration Section will also be closed for business tomorrow, Wednesday 30 August 2023. Normal business will resume on […]

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  • Feral Pigeon Monitoring (And Culling) At Horse Point Landfill Site

    28 August 2023

    The public are advised that from Monday, 4 September 2023, to Friday, 8 September 2023, activities may be underway at Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS) to cull feral pigeons. If so, this will only be taking place in the mornings and will usually end by 9.30am. Bi-annually feral pigeon numbers are monitored at HPLS and […]

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  • Feedback Welcome On New Biosecurity Policy

    28 August 2023

    St Helena’s Biosecurity Policy is being reviewed and revised to ensure that ‘Biosecurity St Helena’ is fit for purpose into the future. Biosecurity protects St Helena from the risk of introducing potentially harmful new pests, weeds and diseases. The first biosecurity policy was developed and adopted in 2014 in order to strengthen biosecurity in St […]

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  • Prince Andrew School Results Day

    25 August 2023

    Former Year 11, 12 and 13 students of Prince Andrew School (PAS) received their much anticipated GCSE and A-Level exam results today, Friday 25 August 2023. Their official Statement of Results was issued to them in a short presentation held in the PAS hall. In attendance were parents/guardians and teachers as well as representatives from St Helena Government and […]

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  • Children Playing Near Coleman’s Fort

    25 August 2023

    Concerns have been expressed to SHG about children playing near Coleman’s Fort in Sapper Way. This is one of many outdoor areas around St Helena which pose a risk of injury to anyone falling from such cliffs or buildings. As it is not practical or feasible to limit access to every area like this on […]

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  • Taking ‘Biosecurity St Helena’ into the future – Consultation on draft Biosecurity Policy 2023 – 2030

    24 August 2023

    St Helena’s Biosecurity Policy is being reviewed and revised to ensure that ‘Biosecurity St Helena’ is fit for purpose into the future. The first biosecurity policy was developed and adopted in 2014 in order to strengthen biosecurity in St Helena in anticipation of air access. Biosecurity protects St Helena from the risk of introducing potentially […]

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  • Ladder Hill Road Closure

    23 August 2023

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road to be closed on Tuesday, 29 August 2023, from 9am to 3pm. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to continue milling and surface works on Ladder Hill Road. During this closure, Shy Road will also be closed to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Persons wishing to travel […]

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