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ST HELENA ON BBC RADIO 4 TOMORROW
19 May 2016
St Helena’s former Senior Veterinary Officer, Joe Hollins, has produced two programmes about St Helena Island for BBC Radio 4, whose audience is measured in the millions. Both programmes have a strong natural history and cultural theme, including segments on diving, conservation on Egg Island, Island Walks, and interviews with St Helenians (including local historians), […]
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WIREBIRD FATALITIES
18 May 2016
The Environment & Natural Resources Directorate (ENRD) and the St Helena National Trust report that three endemic Wirebirds have been killed – over a seven day period (10-17 April 2016) – on the road between Reggie’s Takeaway, Bottom Woods, and the Millennium Forest Junction. This is the third Wirebird case since November 2015 and represents […]
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RFA GOLD ROVER’S FINAL CALL TO ST HELENA
17 May 2016
The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ‘Gold Rover’ (photo attached) will arrive at St Helena on Friday 20 May 2016, in time for the St Helena’s day celebrations on that day. Her crew will then be fortunate enough to spend 10 days at anchor in James’ Bay, allowing them to explore the Island and enjoy the […]
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GOVERNOR VISITS PRIMARY SCHOOLS
17 May 2016
As part of HE’s introductory programme, Governor Lisa Phillips recently visited the three Island Primary Schools and various parts of the Education Directorate. Director of Education, Shirley Wahler, said: “The children were very excited about the Governor’s visit to each of their schools, and by her interest in their work. A particular highlight for them […]
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THIRD AIRPORT READINESS TRIAL AND OPEN DAY
17 May 2016
The third Operational Readiness Trial was held at St Helena Airport on Friday 13 May 2016, from 9.30am to 12.30pm, followed by an Open Day from 3pm to 8pm – with all St Helena residents invited. The third trial proved to be another very useful exercise to test and fine tune key systems in the […]
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OUT OF DATE MARINE DISTRESS FLARES
17 May 2016
After the recent Amnesty on Marine Distress Flares, a total of 128 expired flares were handed in to the St Helena Sea Rescue Service. The flares were destroyed in a controlled explosion at Horse Pasture Quarry on Friday 6 May 2016. SHG’s Environment & Natural Resources Directorate, Sea Rescue Service and Fire and Rescue Service […]
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FORMAL LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING
12 May 2016
WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 2016 Legislative Council will meet formally on Wednesday 18 May 2016, at 10am in the Court House, Jamestown. The meeting will be broadcast live on SAMs Radio 1. 10 papers will be presented during the meeting, including: Government of St Helena – A Bill for an Ordinance – The Road Traffic (Amendment) […]
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STOLEN MIRROR FOUND
12 May 2016
Following an appeal by St Helena Police, the stolen convex traffic mirror has been located (photo attached). It was found in Jamestown and handed to the Police yesterday, Wednesday 11 May 2016. The mirror went missing from its mounting on Ladder Hill Road in March 2016, and enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible. Chief […]
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ADULT & SOCIAL CARE TEAM
12 May 2016
PLANNING & PREVENTION PROCEDURES The Adult Social Care Team has produced Planning and Prevention procedures, which are now available at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/safeguarding/ Social Care Officer Patra Duncan, commented: “Our scheme is about identifying vulnerable adults in the community between 18 and 65 years of age who are isolated, rely on informal support and where there is […]
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ST HELENA AIRPORT CERTIFIED
11 May 2016
Another major milestone for St Helena Airport was achieved yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 10 May 2016, when Air Safety Support International (ASSI) issued an Aerodrome Certificate to St Helena Airport – having been satisfied that the Airport infrastructure, aviation security measures and air traffic control service complies with international aviation safety and security standards. This follows a […]
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