St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL GOODS

    13 July 2016

    HM Customs & Excise are aware that there has been some confusion over the clearance process for non-commercial goods and would like to advise the public that the Customs clearance process is as follows: STEP 1          Please collect a Non-commercial Declaration Form from your consolidator (the person shipping goods on your behalf or entities such […]

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  • MARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN TO BE ADOPTED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ORDINANCE

    12 July 2016

    PUBLIC CONSULTATION  The Environmental Protection Ordinance (EPO) was brought into force on Monday 29 February 2016. Under the EPO, Governor in Council can designate Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and it is proposed to designate St Helena’s 200 mile Exclusive Economic Zone as a Marine Protected Area. The type of protection that St Helena is striving […]

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  • MAINTAINING ACCESS TO ST HELENA & ASCENSION

    12 July 2016

    FURTHER EXTENSION OF RMS As part of our commitment to maintaining access to St Helena and Ascension, SHG can today confirm that the RMS passenger and freight service will be extended up until 1 July 2017. A revised schedule can be viewed at: http://rms-st-helena.com/schedules-fares/ and bookings will be accepted from 09.00hrs tomorrow morning. Intensive work […]

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  • BYE-ELECTION ANNOUNCED

    12 July 2016

    In a Proclamation today, Tuesday 12 July 2016, Governor Lisa Phillips has announced that a Bye-election to fill a seat on Legislative Council – vacated by Mr Nigel Dollery – will take place on Wednesday 7 September 2016. The public is reminded that to vote in the Bye-election or to stand as a candidate for election to Legislative Council, your name […]

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  • SAINT STUDENT NEIL FRANCIS GRADUATES

    12 July 2016

    St Helenian student, Neil Francis of Sapper Way (photo attached), has graduated from the University of Brighton with First Class Honours in Finance & Investment. Neil left St Helena in August 2012 on a Post-School Scholarship to undertake a three year study programme and a year’s work placement. Neil’s study focused on the lifespan of […]

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  • MEDEVAC FLIGHT THIS AFTERNOON

    12 July 2016

    A second emergency aero-medical evacuation from St Helena Airport will take place today, 12 July 2016. This flight – which is due to arrive at approximately 15.20hrs St Helena time (weather permitting) – will collect an adult needing emergency medical care.  The aircraft will take-off for South Africa as soon as possible after arrival, likely […]

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  • POLICE VETTING CERTIFICATES

    12 July 2016

    ADVICE FOR RETURNING SAINTS Saints or their spouses in the UK who might be returning to St Helena in the near future, and considering employment, are reminded that they may be asked to produce a Police Vetting Certificate if successful in an appointment. Police Vetting Certificates can only be requested by the individual themselves, who […]

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  • FINAL INCOME TAX NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES

    12 July 2016

    All employees are reminded that Sunday 31 July 2016 is the last day to submit a Tax Return. After this date employees will have no further right to complete a return and the income tax deducted from any employment shall be deemed to be the correct amount. Anyone requiring a Tax Return (P50 form) can […]

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  • GOVERNOR HOSTS FOURTH TEA PARTY AT PLANTATION

    11 July 2016

    Governor Lisa Phillips held her fourth Sunday afternoon tea party at Plantation House yesterday, 10 July 2016, to thank CCC carers and their families (pictured).  Since arriving to St Helena, Governor Lisa Phillips has so far hosted afternoon teas for a range of carers, medical staff, roads personnel and public works staff. This is part of […]

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  • FINANCIAL SERVICES AMENDMENT BILL

    11 July 2016

    The public is advised that the Financial Services Amendment Bill and associated Regulations are now out for public consultation. This arises from recommendations made by the St Helena Financial Services Supervisor, Mr Chris Duncan, following a visit to the Island earlier this year. Copies of the Bill and Regulations can be found under the Public […]

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