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  • Turtle Hatchlings At Rupert’s Beach

    11 August 2023

    Yesterday, Thursday 10 August 2023, the artificial turtle nest created at Rupert’s Beach finally saw some activity. After exactly three months, 11 healthy turtles hatched and had made their way to the surface. The hatchlings were carefully removed from the nest and stored in a safe location whilst awaiting night fall for release. The hatchlings […]

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  • Prince Andrew School Awards Ceremony

    11 August 2023

    On Wednesday 9 August 2023, Prince Andrew School held their annual Celebration of Achievement Awards Ceremony. Students, parents, guardians and invited guests gathered in the school hall to celebrate the presentations. The first presentation was for Academic Achievement. Certificates were presented to Bethany Bennett (Year 7), Joel Henry-Williams (year 8), Andrea Peters (Year 9), and Blane Bennett (Year […]

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  • Two Development Applications Approved By Governor In Council

    9 August 2023

    On Tuesday, 1 August 2023, two development applications were approved at a meeting of the Governor in Council. Proposed renovations of HM Prison Workshop for additional cells and conversion of the Pipe Store into a Rehabilitation Area The first application was a proposal to renovate HM Prison Workshop for additional cells and the conversion of […]

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  • Increased Agricultural Production Project – Renovation and Refurbishment of the Poultry Unit at Farm Buildings and Poultry Brooder Units at Scotland

    7 August 2023

    Over the past three weeks of updates on the Agricultural Production Project, focus has been on works undertaken at the ex-Agricultural Development Authority (ex-ADA) fields, securing pastures with appropriate fencing and clearing these of invasive and non-native species, along with pastures that had storage units and animal shelters constructed on them.   This week (the final […]

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  • HM Customs Office Closure

    7 August 2023

    HM Customs would like to advise the public that their office at the Jamestown Wharf will be closed for business tomorrow, Tuesday 8 August 2023. During this closure the Customs switchboard will be operational and any queries can be left with the Administration Assistant on telephone number 22287. Customs staff will reply to your query […]

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  • Arrival of the MT Sarah

    7 August 2023

    The MT Sarah is scheduled to arrive at St Helena tomorrow, Tuesday 8 August 2023, at 6am and will dock alongside Ruperts Jetty. The public is therefore advised that the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from Tuesday, 8August, until the bunkering of fuel is completed. These […]

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  • Ministry of Justice Overseas Territories Prison Advisor’s successful deployment celebrated

    4 August 2023

    St Helena Government proudly announces the successful conclusion of Mr David Butler-Trump’s transformative three-week deployment as the Overseas Territories Prison Advisor (OTPA) from the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Overseas Territories Justice Programme which is funded through the UK Government Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Overseas Territories Justice Programme. During this period, Mr Butler-Trump […]

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  • Increased Agriculture Production Project – Renovation and Refurbishment of the Poultry Unit at Farm Buildings and Poultry and Brooder Units at Scotland

    4 August 2023

    Over the past three weeks of updates on the Agricultural Production Project, focus has been on works undertaken at the ex-Agricultural Development Authority (ex-ADA) fields, securing pastures with appropriate fencing and clearing these of invasive and non-native species, along with pastures that had storage units and animal shelters constructed on them.   This week (the final […]

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  • Road Closure

    3 August 2023

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from Seales Corner to the Bridge in Jamestown to be closed on Sunday, 6 August 2023, from 8.30am to 1pm. This closure is to allow tree topping works to continue within the Duke of Edinburgh Playground.  During this closure emergency services will be granted access, however […]

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  • Fishing Control Notice

    3 August 2023

    The following change is made to St Helena’s Marine Regulation, in accordance with the Fishing Control Notice (https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/EX-GAZ-45-Fishing-Control-Notice-1.pdf): With immediate effect there will be a temporary suspension on the catch and retention of Red Slipper lobster (Stump). This temporary restriction will continue until 1 January 2024, when a new fishing year will start on St […]

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