Public Announcements

  • WHARF ACCESS MAUNDY THURSDAY

    On Maundy Thursday, 13 April 2017, there will be certain restrictions in place to enable members of the public to enjoy their fishing on the Wharf safely. Access for vehicles will be restricted, unless authorised by Port Control. Only pedestrians will be able to access the lower Wharf area. The lower Wharf will need to […]

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  • SPEEDING KILLS

    The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens. The speed limit is a limit not a target Traffic flow, road conditions and driving through fog and rain mean that even driving […]

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  • COUNCILLOR DEREK THOMAS TO ATTEND CPA MID-YEAR MEETING

    Councillor Derek Thomas will depart St Helena on Tuesday, 18 April 2017, to attend the Mid-Year Meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Executive Committee in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia from 24-28 April 2017. Councillor Thomas will be travelling onboard the MV Plancius to Ascension Island before flying to the UK and onward to Australia. […]

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  • MV NECKLACE DROPS OFF SICK CREW MEMBER

    A large bulk carrier, the MV Necklace, has today, Tuesday 11 April 2017, anchored in James’ Bay to drop off a sick crew member to receive medical treatment on-Island. The vessel will remain in the Bay for a few hours to see if the crew member can continue on the voyage. #StHelena #MVNecklace https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt […]

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  • ST HELENA’S FISHERIES SECTOR STRATEGY – COMMENTS INVITED

    SHG is seeking views on the establishment of a strategy for the Island’s fisheries sector. Having a coherent strategy in place will help manage our valuable marine resources sustainably, whilst endeavouring to implement policies that assist with the development of a sustainable fisheries sector. A sustainable fisheries sector has the potential to make an important […]

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  • PRIMARY SCHOOLS’ ATHLETICS DAY

    The Primary Sector will be hosting their annual Athletics Day on Francis Plain on Wednesday, 19 April 2017. The sports will start at 10am and end at approximately 2.30pm. All parents, guardians and members of the public are invited to attend. With the safety of the children in mind, the Primary Sector would appreciate if […]

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  • MAJOR INCIDENT EXERCISE – WEDNESDAY, 12 APRIL 2017

    The Police and Health Directorates will be conducting a major incident exercise this coming Wednesday, 12 April 2017. The exercise will reflect a potential incident that could realistically occur on St Helena in the future. The purpose of the day is to test the Island’s Emergency Services’ response to the incident and also to examine […]

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  • CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ST HELENA, Ascension & Tristan da Cunha CONSTITUTION

    Further to the press release of 5 April, although prioritisation of persons with St Helenian status for employment is the key issue currently, comparison of Section 21 of the St Helena, Ascension & Tristan Da Cunha Constitution Order and the relevant Section within the Constitutions of other British Overseas Territories shows that provision exists in […]

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  • RMS ST HELENA UPDATE

    Repair work on the RMS St Helena is progressing well in the Dry Dock at Simonstown. The vessel’s Starboard shaft will be reassembled today and testing & partial flooding of the dock will take place tomorrow, Tuesday 11 April. If the testing is successful, it is likely that the RMS will depart Simonstown on Wednesday, […]

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  • UNWANTED ROAMING AT PICCOLO HILL ESTATE

    The Property & Housing Division has been experiencing problems with livestock – namely sheep & goats – roaming the grounds of the Piccolo Hill Estate in Longwood. Livestock owners should ensure that their animals do not wander in this area. The public is also reminded that non-residents should not be entering this area without prior […]

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