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  • Virtual Island Summit 2021

    The Virtual Island Summit (VIS) will take place from Monday, 6, to Sunday, 12 September 2021.  The Summit is organised by Island Innovation – a green initiative organisation that operates remotely by staff spanning across the globe.  Island Innovation organises the VIS annually and invites participation of people from varying backgrounds within island communities around […]

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  • Updated Register of Electors Published

    The 2021 Register of Electors has been updated and published in an Extraordinary Gazette. This Register is effective from 27 August 2021 and is the Register that will be used in the General Election this year. Only those named on this Register will be able to vote, stand, sponsor or support someone to stand for […]

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  • Public Library Closure

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    The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: The Public Library will be closed from 2pm tomorrow, Friday, 27 August 2021. The Library will reopen as normal at 9.30am on Tuesday, 31 August 2021. The public is thanked in advance for their continued support. SHG26 August 2021

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  • The Chief Minister

    Preparations are underway for a General Election to take place on St Helena before the end of October. This year’s Election will be historic – the first under a ministerial system of Government. Leading up to the General Election we continue to provide regular information articles on how a Ministerial Government will work. This week’s […]

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  • Contract Awarded For Construction Of The Port Control, Customs & Biosecurity Main Container Yard

    Following an open procurement exercise conducted in April/May 2021, St Helena Government (SHG) has entered into a contract with Adrian Duncan T/A AMD Engineering of Ruperts Valley, to undertake the construction of the Port Control, Customs & Biosecurity Main Container Yard in Lower Ruperts Valley. The total sum of the contract is £1,135,041.18. The contract […]

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  • Road Closure – Head O’wain To Horse Pasture

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from Head O’wain to Horse Pasture to be closed between 9am and 3pm on Wednesday, 8 September 2021. This closure is to allow the Roads Team to remove tree roots from a section of this road. During this closure, only Emergency Services and residents within this […]

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  • Applications For The Chevening Scholarship Awards Open

    The Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) are inviting applications for the Chevening Scholarship Awards which is now open until Tuesday, 2 November 2021.  The programme is aimed at those with leadership potential. It offers one-year study for a Master’s degree in the UK in any subject, and allows people to fully experience British culture […]

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  • Business Units Available for Rent

    The Treasury, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development Portfolio is inviting Expressions of Interest for the rental of the following Business units: Jamestown Market – Unit 12 (Downstairs) Ladder Hill Business Park – Units 12 and 13, Block 3. Persons requiring further information should contact Investment Co-Ordinator, Melissa Fowler, via email: Melissa.Fowler@sainthelena.gov.sh or on tel:(+290) 22470, Ext […]

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  • St Helena Police, Education and Awareness Campaign: Vehicle Exemption Guidance

    St Helena Police are currently conducting an education and awareness programme for the local community. Each week a different topic will be aired on local radio stations, issued via information releases and posted on Social Media. This week’s topic is Vehicle Exemption Guidance: This guidance is designed to ensure consistency of approach when dealing with […]

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  • Police Service Recruitment Open Day

    The St Helena Police Service held an open-day recruitment event at Coleman House between 10am and 2pm on Sunday, 22 August 2021. The event was attended by persons of all ages who were able to walk through the newly built Custody Suite and Officers’ facilities and also speak to various Officers. Children were able to […]

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