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Gavie Williams Achieves Cambridge International Diploma In Teaching & Learning (Level 5) With Distinction
17 September 2021
St Pauls Primary School Teacher, Gavie Williams, has recently achieved a Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching & Learning (level 5) with distinction following two years of study. The course consisted of two modules – Teaching and Learning in Action and Developing Professional Practice – and was led by previous Teacher Training Advisors, Gary Cameron and […]
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Contract Awarded For Hillside Excavation And Excavation Of Existing Road Pavement On Side Path Road
17 September 2021
Following an open procurement exercise conducted in April/May 2021, St Helena Government (SHG) has entered into a contract with John Isaac, Isaac’s Contractors Ltd, to undertake the hillside excavation and the excavation of existing road pavement on Side Path Road for the total sum of £280,064. The contract was signed on Wednesday, 15 September 2021, […]
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COP26 Short Film Competition, Open to St Helena Entrants
16 September 2021
COP26, the 2021 edition of the United Nations Annual Climate Change Conference, will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, between 31 October and 12 November 2021. A competition is now open to young persons aged 14 and 30 years, to submit a short film to be judged and featured at COP26. Films should be no more […]
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Side Path Road Closure
16 September 2021
The Highways Authority has given approval for Side Path Road to be closed from Monday, 27 September 2021, for a period of approximately seven months. This closure is to allow the rehabilitation works for the R2 Road Project, under the Economic Development Investment Programme, to be carried out. During this closure, the diversion routes will […]
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The Role of Legislative Council
15 September 2021
A General Election will be held on Wednesday, 13 October 2021. The closing date for candidate nominations is 12 noon on Wednesday, 29 September 2021. 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 […]
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Road Closure – Five Bar Gate To Button Up Corner
15 September 2021
The Highways Authority has given approval for the road, from Five Bar Gate to Button Up Corner, Two Gun Saddle, to be closed between 9am and 3pm on Wednesday, 22 September 2021. This closure is to enable the Rock Guards to remove rocks from the hillside above the road. During this closure, only emergency services […]
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St Helena Weekly Police Report
15 September 2021
During the period of Monday, 6 September, to Sunday, 12 September 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 59 reports resulting in two arrests. One person was arrested for theft and was interviewed and released on bail to return to the Police pending further investigations. One person was arrested for driving whilst Over […]
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International Day of Democracy
15 September 2021
Today, Wednesday 15 September, is International Day of Democracy. This UN observed day ‘provides an opportunity to review the state of democracy in the world.’ On their website*, the UN states that ‘Democracy is as much a process as a goal…The values of freedom, respect for human rights and the principle of holding periodic and […]
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Access To Jamestown Wharf And Lower Ruperts
14 September 2021
The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: Jamestown Wharf The Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Monday, 20, Tuesday, 21, and Wednesday, 22 September 2021, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and […]
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Avian Influenza Outbreak In South Africa – Update
14 September 2021
There has been a ban on the importation of certain poultry products from South Africa since 11 July 2021, due to the epidemic of a significant strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) called H5N1.The following products originating from, produced in, or repackaged in South Africa were and still are banned until further notice: (a) […]