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Travel News Update
17 April 2017
Investigations into an alternative means of transporting passengers to St Helena continue. Over the past two days we have been able to make contact with the management of cruise ship liners in the vicinity of Cape Town which could have the option of diverting to St Helena on the next leg of their voyage. We […]
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RMS ST HELENA
16 April 2017
The Captain of the RMS St Helena has this morning advised passengers that cargo will be discharged from the vessel as a precautionary measure. The problems with the starboard propeller are not yet resolved and investigations continue. While the repair was effective at the time the ship left dry dock last week, it subsequently failed […]
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RMS ST HELENA UPDATE
15 April 2017
Technical staff are continuing to investigate the problem with the RMS’ starboard propeller – at this time they are unable to provide any conclusive diagnosis. Investigations are ongoing but early indications are that the problem appears to be more serious than initially thought. It is likely that the RMS St Helena will have to remain […]
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TRAVEL NEWS – RMS ST HELENA UPDATE
15 April 2017
St Helena Line (SHL) has today, Saturday 15 April 2017, advised that a further technical problem with the RMS’ starboard propeller has been discovered. Technical staff are onboard and are investigating the issue, but at this time they are unable to provide any conclusive diagnosis. Investigations are ongoing, however early indications are that the problem […]
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TRAVEL NEWS – RMS ST HELENA & ASCENSION ISLAND RUNWAY
14 April 2017
RMS St Helena St Helena Line (SHL) has today advised SHG that a further problem has been detected with the starboard propeller. Divers have been deployed and confirmed that the propeller blades are locked in the full ahead position. The RMS will therefore continue the voyage on one engine. This will result in a […]
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MAJOR INCIDENT EXERCISE TESTS ST HELENA’S EMERGENCY SERVICES
13 April 2017
A Major Incident Exercise took place yesterday, Wednesday 12 April 2017, to test the Island’s Emergency Services’ response and also to examine how the wider resources from across SHG can be mobilised to support first responders. The scenario involved two mini buses and a car colliding on the Haul Road above Rupert’s. Over 20 people […]
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NEW POLICE INSPECTOR OF OPERATIONS
13 April 2017
St Helenian, Julianne Benjamin, from the St Helena Police Service (see photo attached) joins the growing list of Saints in senior management positions, following her recent promotion from Sergeant to Inspector of Operations. Julianne said on her promotion: “I am proud of myself for this accomplishment. I am grateful to my family for all of […]
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EXCO MEETING
13 April 2017
TUESDAY, 18 APRIL 2017 Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 18 April 2017, at 9.30am in the Council Chamber for the following Open Agenda items: Approval of Bottom Woods as the preferred site for the construction of HM Prison, St Helena The Law Revision (Miscellaneous Repeals & Amendments) Bill, 2017 Registration of Electors (Amendment) Regulations, […]
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MEDEVAC FLIGHT ARRIVING TODAY
13 April 2017
An aero-medical evacuation flight is scheduled to arrive at St Helena Airport today, Thursday 13 April 2017. This flight is due to arrive at approximately 13.10hrs St Helena time (weather permitting) and will depart early tomorrow morning. SHG 13 April 2017
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RMS ST HELENA UPDATE
13 April 2017
Repair work is now in its final stages on the RMS St Helena in the dock in Simonstown. Partial flooding of the dock is taking place this afternoon, Wednesday 12 April 2017. This will enable the ship’s seals to be tested for leaks tonight. If everything goes to plan, the RMS will depart for Cape Town […]
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