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  • Police Appeal For Information – Road Traffic Collision

    St Helena Police are appealing for information relating to a road traffic collision that occurred on the morning of Friday, 23July 2021, involving a motorcycle. The incident occurred on Market Street, Jamestown, just outside of Police Headquarters, whereby one person was seriously injured. The Police would like to speak to anyone who might have witnessed […]

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  • Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Passengers Travelling on 12 August

    Titan Airways Charter Flight departing St Helena Airport

    Passengers departing on the Titan Airways Charter flight on Thursday, 12 August 2021, may be asked for a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate or letter upon arrival in the UK. If you have been vaccinated for COVID-19 on St Helena and require a letter stating that you have been vaccinated here, this can be arranged via the […]

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  • Advance Notice for Port Control Crane Lifts

    The following is a public announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that a 48-hour advance notice is needed for any crane operation requests. This is due to a limited number of authorised staff being available to operate the crane at this time.   Anyone requesting crane lifts is advised to contact, Logistics Coordinator, Gene […]

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  • POST GRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK – CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2021-2022

    Applications for the Chevening Scholarship Awards for the 2022 intake will open this year from Tuesday, 3August, and close on Tuesday, 2 November.  The programme is fully funded by the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office and is aimed at those with leadership potential. It offers one year’s study in the UK for a Master’s degree […]

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  • Dark Sky Community Status – Update

    Picture Taken by Mark Westmoquette

    St Helena has applied for Dark Sky Community Status from the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) and is awaiting a response as to whether the application has been successful.  Dark Sky accreditation will have a positive impact for St Helena, in that it will help to protect the natural environment, conserve biodiversity, protect the night […]

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  • Road Closure – White Wall To New Ground Point

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road, from White Wall to New Ground Point, to be closed between 9am and 3pm on Wednesday, 11 August 2021. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to carry out maintenance works. During this closure, only emergency services, residents, and persons working within the affected area […]

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  • Public Consultation – Jacob’s Ladder Refurbishment Project

    The Working Group for the Jacob’s Ladder Refurbishment Project will be holding consultation sessions during the month of August 2021 to inform the general public of the proposed works and to give an opportunity to provide feedback. This Project is one of those identified for funding from the generous donation of £300,000 made by Lord […]

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  • Updated 10-Year Plan Published

    St Helena’s 10-Year Plan 2017-2027 was implemented in January 2017 with two underpinning goals ‘Effective Infrastructure’ and ‘Effective, Efficient and Accountable Public Sector’ agreed by Executive Council and added in September 2018. These two underpinning goals were deemed necessary to help ensure the delivery of the five Altogether goals. A review of the Plan has […]

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  • Council Session Ends

    On Monday, 2August 2021, the Governor signed the Proclamation (https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/EX-GAZ-82-Proclamation_Dissolution-Legislative-Council.pdf) formally dissolving the Legislative Council at one minute to midnight. This dissolution is constitutionally required after a four-year period.  The St Helena Government (SHG) Administration is now preparing for a General Election within the next three months. The next election will be an historic one. […]

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  • Finance Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 30 June 2021

    The Finance Committee met on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 Budget Execution Report for Period 1 – April 2021 discussed A meeting of the Finance Committee took place on Wednesday, 30 June 2021.  The Open Session agenda dealt with confirmation of minutes from the open session meetings held on 26 May and 16June 2021, the matters […]

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