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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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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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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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Turtle attempts to nest on Rupert’s Beach
29 March 2023
On Tuesday, 21 March 2023, the Marine Conservation and Fisheries Section was advised by members of the public that a turtle was attempting to nest on Rupert’s Beach. The Section responded and assessed the site. This nesting attempt was deemed a false crawl. This means that the turtle came up and did a trial run for […]
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening available for men aged 65+ years
24 March 2023
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform all men aged 65 years and over that screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) is still being offered. What is AAA screening? AAA screening is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta. The aorta is the main blood vessel that runs […]
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Health Services Directorate trials drug for managing diabetes and obesity
24 March 2023
International media coverage has highlighted some recently introduced drugs called GLP-1 agonists. These have shown some success in effectively managing diabetes and obesity in certain patients when combined with behavioural change as part of a programme overseen by clinical staff. These drugs are sold under a number of different brand names, such as Saxenda, Victoza, […]
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Minister Question Time – Friday 24 March 2023
24 March 2023
Under the new Ministerial form of government, provision is made for a Minister’s Question Time to be held regularly. This session is intended to provide other members of the Legislative Council the opportunity to question Ministers directly on matters related to their portfolio responsibilities.Following the recent implementation of the Council’s Standing Orders, it has been […]
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Increasing Concern Over Plant Diseases In the Peaks National Park
17 March 2023
In November 2022 it was announced that a number of endemic trees within the Peaks National Park (PNP) had been discovered to be dying as a result of multiple plant pathogens, including a Phytophthora water mould. These pathogens were identified as part of the ongoing Darwin Plus funded project ‘Managing the pathogens threatening St Helena’s […]
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Tristan Administrator: Passing Away of Sean Burns
17 March 2023
It is with the deepest sadness and regret to inform you Sean Burns, Administrator to Tristan da Cunha, passed away last night (Thursday 16th March) aboard RV Meteor, on his way to Cape Town. Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Marina, his children Damian and Kelly, and the rest of his family and many […]
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