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  • RMS SHIPPING SCHEDULE

    30 January 2014

    Executive Council met today with one item on the Open Agenda – the new RMS Shipping Schedule for 2015 to 2016.  The proposed schedule was agreed by ExCo and is attached.  The new schedule runs from 25 March 2015 to 12 April 2016.  For convenience, the current full RMS schedule is below.   Complete Schedule […]

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  • RMS UPDATE

    29 January 2014

    Following the diversion of the RMS to Walvis Bay, Namibia, on Monday 27 January 2014, due to a medical emergency onboard, the vessel is now en-route to St Helena. Her estimated time of arrival is 7.30pm on Friday 31 January 2014. Pending weather conditions, this time might be improved upon slightly. It is intended to […]

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  • RMS DIVERSION – UPDATE

    29 January 2014

    At 2.30pm this afternoon, local time, the RMS arrived at the pilot station in Walvis Bay, Namibia, as planned. Shortly after, two paramedics came onboard from a launch, and the patient was prepared for evacuation. The transfer went smoothly and family members accompanied the patient, who has now been transferred to hospital. At 3.40pm local […]

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  • EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 28 JANUARY 2014

    28 January 2014

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 28 January 2014, at 09.30am.  There was one item on the open agenda. This item was the proposed RMS Shipping Schedule for 2015-2016.  This schedule had previously been distributed to stakeholders for consultation, and a variety of responses were received.  A question had been raised about the possibility of a […]

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  • PUBLIC MEETING ON ROADWORKS – Harford Community Centre, Wed 22Jan 2014

    28 January 2014

    SUMMARY   On the evening of Wednesday 22 January, the Highway Authority and Roads Section held a Public Meeting at Harford Community Centre to seek views on the possibility of a Road Closure to repair the road from Longwood Gate to Hutts Gate. Approximately 65-70 residents and businesses attended to give their views and ideas, […]

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  • BYE-ELECTION UPDATE

    28 January 2014

    A Bye-Election, to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council, will take place on Wednesday 12 March 2014. To vote in the Bye-Election or to stand for Legislative Council your name must be on the Register of Electors. The deadline for additions and changes to the Register closed on Friday 10 January 2014 – eight […]

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  • ARRIVAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    28 January 2014

    Newly arrived on the Island is Esther Rodrigo, the new Physiotherapist for the Health and Social Welfare Directorate, on a two year contract.  Esther is based at the Community Care Complex (CCC) in Ladder Hill, Half Tree Hollow. Supported by Rosie Walton (Assistant Physiotherapist) and Helen Owen (Locum Physiotherapy Manager, and who covers for the […]

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  • DIVERSION OF RMS

    28 January 2014

    St Helena Line Ltd has this afternoon advised that, as a consequence of an onboard medical emergency, it has been necessary to divert the RMS to Walvis Bay, Namibia, it being the nearest port. The decision was taken this afternoon, Monday 27 January 2014. The distance to Walvis Bay is 399 nautical miles and with […]

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  • HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF GAIN AWARDS

    27 January 2014

        In a presentation this afternoon, eleven Human Resources personnel from St Helena Government and Solomon and Company were awarded certificates of qualification in HR Practice, from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Awardees of the Level 3 foundation certificate – Meliza Knipe, Bronwen Yon, Jackie Moyce, Sharina Williams, Clare O’Dean and […]

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  • EXCO MEETING – Tuesday 28 January 2014

    24 January 2014

    Open to the Public from 9.30am There will be a special meeting of Executive Council on Tuesday 28 January 2014 in the Council Chamber. Starting at 9.30am, the meeting will be open to the public for the one open agenda item: The proposed RMS Shipping Schedule for 2015/16. Executive Council Members are: Ian Rummery, Cyril […]

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