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  • The New St Helena Public Service Structure – April 2021

    Good public services are vital for an inclusive economy, a fair society and for people to live fulfilling lives. We are at the start of our journey to create a Public Service on St Helena that is equipped to deal with present and future challenges, provides a solid foundation for a fair economy and society, […]

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  • Median Annual Wage from Employment Measured at £8,690 in 2019/20

    The Statistics Office has released new estimates of average incomes from full-time employment for the 2019/20 financial year. The estimated median annual before-tax wage rose to £8,690 – a modest increase of 0.6% compared to the previous year when price inflation is taken into account. This is a change to the trend in the previous […]

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  • National Pet Month – The Welfare Of Animals

    National Pet Month (NPM) is celebrated between 1 April and 3 May 2021 and is used to celebrate and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership. In recognition of NPM, we share with you animal welfare advice provided by the Veterinary Section: Animal welfare affects us all, and it should never be forgotten that animals have […]

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  • Final Call to Receive First Dose of the AstraZeneca Vaccine

    Members of the public born on or before 24 April, 2003 wishing to receive a first dose of the AstraZeneca Vaccine will have a final opportunity to receive their first dose at the vaccination clinic at the Flu Pod (General Hospital) on Saturday, 24 April, between 9am and 2pm. There will be allocated times for […]

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  • Finance Committee Meeting Summaries

    24 FEBRUARY AND 31 MARCH 2021 The Finance Committee held their monthly meetings on 24 February and 31 March 2021 The Budget Execution Reports for January and February 2021 and Supplementary Appropriation for the 2020/21 financial year were discussed Monthly meetings of the Finance Committee were held on Wednesday, 24 February, and Wednesday, 31 March […]

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  • Halley’s Mount Road Closure

    The public is advised that the road, from the junction near St Matthew’s Church towards Halley’s Mount and through to the Dungeon Cemetery, will be closed between 9am and 3pm every Wednesday for a period of six weeks, commencing Wednesday, 28 April 2021. This closure is to allow the Forestry Section of the Agriculture & […]

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  • Annual Price Inflation Rate at 0.4%

    For the first quarter of 2021 the Retail Price Index (RPI) has been measured at 106.3. This is a small increase from a year ago, when the RPI was 105.9. This means that the annual inflation rate is 0.4%, comparing prices now to the same time period in 2020. Last quarter, the index stood at […]

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  • Service of Remembrance to commemorate the life and passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

    Eulogy from H.E. Dr Philip Rushbrook, Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Prince Philip was born on 19th June 1921 in Greece. His parentage was part of the then Greek and Danish royal families. But, changes in Greece meant his family left the country when he was only 18 months old. Following […]

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  • Constituency Meetings

    Elected Members are currently holding a round of constituency meetings. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your Councillors and raise any issues you might have. Constituency meetings will take place at 7pm as follows: Venue Date Kingshurst Community Centre Monday, 19 April Half Tree Hollow Community Centre Monday, 19 April Jamestown […]

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  • Change of Opening Times for Vaccination Clinic at the Flu Pod

    The Health Directorate would like to advise the public that the opening times for the vaccination clinics being held at the Flu Pod in Jamestown will change this week commencing Tuesday, 20 April to Saturday 24 April.   Opening times at the Flu Pod, the General Hospital, will now be from 9am to 2pm each day.  […]

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