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  • HM Customs Closure

    11 April 2023

    HM Customs will be closed for business from 12 noon on Friday, 14April 2023. This closure is due to a staff function. Normal business will resume on Monday, 17 April 2023. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public is thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. SHG 11 […]

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  • New Bus Shelters installed/relocated around the Island

    5 April 2023

    In June 2022 approval was given to install four new bus shelters and relocate another under the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Micro-Project budget 2022/23. As the project progressed through the technical stage, it was determined that installation of a bus shelter Near Half Tree Hollow Community Centre should be put on hold, until further […]

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  • Persons Born in 1948, 1949 and 1950 Encouraged to Test For Bowel Cancer

    5 April 2023

    In preparation for the next stage of the bowel cancer screening programme, on 28 April 2023, the Health Services Directorate will be closing the testing of those born in 1948, 1949 or 1950 for this year. If you were born in one of these years and wish to have a test this year, please collect […]

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  • Restricted Access to the Jamestown Wharf – Maundy Thursday

    5 April 2023

    Due to ongoing cargo activities at the Jamestown Wharf, the area from Biosecurity to the Lower Landing Steps will be restricted to pedestrian access only from 2pm on Thursday, 6 April 2023 (Maundy Thursday). Vehicle access will only be permitted to Emergency Services and persons wishing to drop off or pick up fishing equipment or […]

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  • St Helena’s Investment Grade Credit Rating Affirmed

    5 April 2023

    S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed St Helena’s investment grade credit rating in a research update released on 31 March 2023.  The confirmation of St Helena’s credit rating is an endorsement of St Helena’s economic and financial management as the Island recovers from the effects of COVID-19. It also reflects the strong and continued support provided […]

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  • Fish Tag Return Reward Scheme

    5 April 2023

    The Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section would like to remind all those fishing, especially on Maundy Thursday, that there still is an ongoing reward scheme for any fish or lobster caught with a tag. The following rewards are paid when the tag and certain catch information is presented to the Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section: […]

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  • UK State Awards – 2024 Year Honours: Overseas & International Honours List & Local Government Awards

    5 April 2023

    The public is advised that nominations are being invited for the: Further information on these awards can be obtained from the Press Releases page of the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/2023/news/call-for-nominations-for-uk-state-2024-birthday-honours-and-st-helena-government-awards/, or from the Secretary, Honours and Awards Committee via email: linda.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh, or alternatively from this week’s edition of the local newspapers. Completed forms should be […]

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  • Waste Management Services’ operations over Easter

    5 April 2023

    The public are reminded that Waste Management Services will continue their operations as normal over the Easter weekend. All domestic and commercial waste collection services will remain unchanged. Customers are asked to ensure their bins are ready for emptying by 6am on their collection day. This includes Good Friday and Easter Monday for those residents who ordinarily have their waste collected […]

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  • Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise Undertaken

    5 April 2023

    On Monday 20 March 2023, a cyber security incident training exercise was held for key SHG staff.The table top exercise was organised by the IT Cyber Security and Emergency Planning teams. The Emergency Planning Directorate run regular exercises to test, adapt and improve SHGs emergency planning procedures. This particular exercise focused on cyber security, and […]

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  • Median Annual Wage Measured At £9,460 In 2021/22

    30 March 2023

    The Statistics Office has today released new estimates of average incomes from full-time employment for the 2021/22 financial year, together with revised estimates for previous years. The estimated median annual before-tax wage was £9,460, a decrease of 1.5% compared to the previous year when price inflation is taken into account. Median annual before-tax wages from […]

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