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Career Access St Helena Officially Launched
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8 November 2021
New service Career Access St Helena – a one-stop shop for career services on the Island – has officially launched at their new office in New Porteous House, Jamestown. The launch event took place on Friday, 5 November 2021, in the presence of invited guests and local media. Chief Minister and Minister for Education, Julie […]
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Locally Produced Short Film Wins ‘Impact Award’ At COP26
8 November 2021
A locally produced short film has won an award at COP26 in Glasgow, resulting in one of the filmmakers being interviewed on BBC World Service Newshour. The three-minute film, produced by Danni Thomas and Emma Weaver, was announced at COP26 as an Impact Award winner in a young persons’ film competition run by youth4planet/Earthbeat on […]
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Fire At Ben Masons Over The Weekend
8 November 2021
Around 5pm on Saturday, 6 November 2021, The St Helena Fire & Rescue Service (SHF&RS) responded to a fire that had broke out on the hillside west of the Head O’Wain Clinic near Ben Masons. The cause of the fire is believed to be due to a fallen electricity line which ignited the surrounding forest […]
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Fuel Tanker MT Sarah remains in James Bay
8 November 2021
The fuel tanker MT Sarah completed its fuel transfer at Ruperts on Saturday evening and is now at anchor in James Bay. The vessel will depart the Island when a replacement crew member is available. Lower Ruperts including the Beach area is now open to the public as normal. #StHelena #FuelTanker https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ SHG8 November 2021
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Tanker crew member requires medical attention
5 November 2021
The fuel tanker MT Sarah arrived at St Helena this morning with a delivery of fuel for the Island. On arrival, the Captain informed Port Control that a crew member was unwell and required medical assistance. Once the tanker had berthed at the jetty in Ruperts Bay, medical personnel boarded the vessel and conducted an […]
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Titan Airways Charter Flight delayed by 24 hours
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Titan Airways Charter Flight departing St Helena Airport
5 November 2021
The charter flight from the UK, operated by Titan Airways, scheduled to arrive at St Helena Airport on Monday, 8 November 2021, has been delayed by 24 hours due to poor weather conditions on the Island. The flight will now depart Stansted Airport, London, just after midnight local time on Tuesday, 9 November, and arrive […]
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Ruperts Wharf Cargo Handling Facility – Update
3 November 2021
St Helena Government (SHG) has temporarily suspended works and temporarily closed the site at the Port Control, Customs and Biosecurity Main Container Yard at Ruperts following a review which resulted in a referral to the St Helena Police Service. SHG is unable to comment any further whilst Police enquiries are ongoing. #StHelena #EDIP #RupertsWharfCargoHandlingFacility https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ SHG3 November […]
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Lower Ruperts Closure
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3 November 2021
The fuel tanker MT Sarah is expected to arrive at St Helena on Friday, 5 November 2021. Port Control would like to advise the public and boat owners that the whole of Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to on Friday, 5 November, and will remain closed until the vessel’s departure. Port […]
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St Helena Police Report – 25-31 October 2021
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3 November 2021
During the week of Monday, 25, to Sunday, 31 October 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 40 reports, resulting in three arrests. One person was arrested for grievous bodily harm and has been bailed to return to Police pending further investigations. Two persons were arrested for driving whilst over the prescribed limit, […]
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HE Governor Declares Public Holiday To Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
3 November 2021
In an Extraordinary Gazette issued yesterday, HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook has declared that Friday, 3 June 2022, shall be observed as an additional Public Holiday to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. In 2022, Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee (70 years of service) […]
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