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  • St Helena’s Key Frontline Workers Receive Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccinations

    The first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine being administered on St Helena, to Practice Development Nurse, Latoya Thomas.

    Following the receipt of 100 Oxford AstraZeneca vaccines on the flight of 11 January, the Health Directorate has now commenced vaccinations for key frontline workers.  80 frontline workers will receive their first dose of the vaccine whilst 10 critical staff members from the Health Directorate, who form the team at Bradley’s Hospital will receive both […]

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  • Public Accounts Committee Meeting – Monday, 1 February 2021

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    St Helena Public Accounts Committee

    The following is a public announcement from the St Helena Public Accounts Committee: A formal session of the St Helena Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will take place at 9.30am in the Council Chamber on Monday, 1 February 2021. The programme of business includes: SHG Statement of Expenditure in Excess 2019/20 Progress on Corporate Governance of […]

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  • Procurement Training

    Would you like to learn how to use St Helena Government’s electronic tendering portal and bid for government contracts? Corporate Procurement is offering drop in sessions at the Castle, Jamestown, on the following days: Date Time Tuesday, 2 February 12pm – 2pm Wednesday, 3 February 4pm – 6pm Thursday, 4 February 8am – 9.30am Please […]

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  • Information Sessions For New Minimum Wage Policy And Revised Minimum Wage

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    St Helena Government (SHG) is consulting on a new Minimum Wage Policy and an increase to the Minimum Wage. The proposed Minimum Wage Policy sets a longer-term path to a more ambitious Minimum Wage, benefitting workers and providing adequate time for businesses to plan and adapt. In the short-term, the proposed increase in the Minimum […]

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  • Invitation for Nominations of Commonwealth Scholarships 2021

    The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom is inviting nominations from St Helena for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships tenable from 2021. Nominations will be for one (1) candidate for consideration by the CSC for Master’s study. Commonwealth Scholarships are intended to contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled […]

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  • St Helena Police Report – 11 January 2021 – 17 January 2021

    During the week Monday, 11 January to Sunday, 17 January 2021, Police dealt with a total of 36 reports, resulting in three arrests. One person was arrested for assault and was charged pending a court appearance. One person was arrested for a sexual offence, they were subsequently bailed and this matter is being investigated. One […]

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  • Drive-Through Testing

    Drive-through testing for persons currently in home quarantine will take place on Sunday, 24 January, and Monday, 25 January 2021. On Sunday morning, drive-through testing will be carried out for arrivals from the UK currently in home quarantine, and on Monday morning for Ascension Island arrivals currently in home quarantine. The individuals in question will […]

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  • International Day Of Education

    International Day of Education is commemorated annually on 24 January and is a day used to celebrate the role of education in the growth of peace and economic development. This year’s theme is ‘Recover and Revitalize Education for the COVID-19 Generation’. In recognition of the day, we introduce you to the education system on-Island and […]

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  • ExCo Meeting – Tuesday, 26 January 2021

    Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following item on the Open Agenda: Merchant Shipping Bill, 2021 These papers (ExCo Memos) are available online at the following link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/councils/executive-council/. Members of the public who would like to view hard copies of ExCo Memos should […]

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  • Firearms Training Tuesday, 26 January 2021

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    The following is a Public Announcement from the Police Directorate: St Helena Police will be carrying out firearms training at the Police Range, Cox’s Battery, on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, from 9am to 2pm. Red flags, signs, and barriers will be in place. Walkers in the Cox’s Battery area should not approach the Range vicinity […]

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