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  • Side Path Road Closure- Parking at the General Hospital

    There have been a few incidents concerning parking near the General Hospital following the closure of Side Path Road on Monday, 27 September 2021. It is disappointing to report that vehicles are now regularly parking in front of the barriers and no-parking signs. Drivers are reminded to respect the new no-parking signs and barriers that […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure

    The public is advised that the Immigration Office at Coleman House will be closed on Tuesday, 12October 2021. During this closure, all urgent queries can be communicated to the on-duty Police Controller, at Police Headquarters, on tel: 22626. Normal opening hours will resume from Wednesday, 13October 2021. The public is thanked for your understanding during […]

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  • ExCo Approves Merchant Shipping Regulations 2021

    Executive Council (ExCo) has this week approved the following Regulations to underpin the Merchant Shipping Ordinance 2021, which was passed by Legislative Council in January 2021, and will be brought into force shortly:  Merchant Shipping (Safety and Health) (Load Lines) Regulations 2021 Merchant Shipping (Safety of Navigation) Regulations 2021 Merchant Shipping (Accident and Investigation) Regulations […]

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  • COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures for Marine Vessels arriving to St Helena.

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  • R2 Side Path Road Project Update

    One week into the programme and works are progressing well. Hillside excavation is progressing with approximately 50% complete. Excavation of the existing road pavements are also progressing and is approximately 5% complete. SHG 5 October 2021

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  • Children & Adults Social Care Directorate Celebrates International Day For Older Persons And Silver Sunday

    International Day for Older Persons (IDOP) is recognised each year on 1 October. The IDOP is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world. Silver Sunday was also celebrated on 2 October – a day used to […]

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  • HMS Protector October Visit

    The HMS Protector is back in St Helena’s waters continuing her survey work after her visit to Ascension Island. The ship will be at the anchorage from 14 – 20 October for the second crew change which coincides with the arrival of the Titan flight on 18 October.  During this time, Ship’s Company will have […]

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  • Aviation on St Helena – who can fly to St Helena?

    Over the last few months a number of questions have been asked about St Helena Airport (HLE) and air access to the Island in general. As a result, St Helena Government’s (SHG) Sustainable Development Civil Aviation Team this week continues to provide answers to the frequently asked questions: Week 2:  Who can fly to HLE, […]

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  • What’s been happening at Career Access St Helena?

    Featured updates: New Team Member The Career Access St Helena team welcomed their new Support Officer, Placement Coordinator, Martin George, on Friday, 24 September.  Martin will work alongside the Career Access Manager and Workforce Development Officer providing support services to clients and a number of entities across the private, public and third sectors:  Enabling current […]

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  • Jamestown Swimming Pool To Reopen Tomorrow

    Following a recent tender exercise, the contract for the management of the Jamestown Swimming Pool has been awarded to Mrs Elaine Bennett. The Pool will reopen to the public from 10am tomorrow, Tuesday 5 October 2021.  SHG4 October 2021

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