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  • St Helena Weekly Police Report

    WEEK OF 23 – 30 NOVEMBER 2020 During the week of Monday, 23, to Sunday, 30 November 2020, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 34 reports, resulting in three arrests. One person was arrested for Theft in relation to an ongoing investigation. They were bailed to return to Police Headquarters. One person was […]

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  • Safe Use of Personal Water Craft

    With the festive period almost upon us, and weekend leisure plans being made, Port Control would like to remind the public about the rules and safety advice regarding the use of Personal Water Craft’s (PWC): All PWC, including jet-skis, water scooters, Sea-Doo jet-skis and speedboats must use an engine safety cut-out switch (kill switch/emergency kill […]

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  • Charter Flight Update

    The Titan Airways Charter Flight arrived to St Helena Airport from London Stansted, via Accra, at 11.25am on Monday, 30 November 2020. Arrangements for Testing on Arrival It is now mandatory to be tested for COVID-19 on arrival to St Helena. This is applied to all arrivals apart from: Transit passengers who overnight on St […]

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  • HM Customs Prepayment Facility – Reminder

    HM Customs would like to remind the public that payment of Customs dues for goods being imported can be made in advance of collection.  Customers can make prepayments using either of the following options: Obtain your waybill from your consolidator and email your waybill and invoices to junella.moulding@sainthelena.gov.sh or rosemond.fowler@sainthelena.gov.sh. You will receive a reply […]

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  • HM Customs Opening Hours

    HM Customs will be open to the public as following during December 2020 and January 2021: Day Service Cargo Collection Time Wednesday, 2 December Merchants and public 8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at 3pm) Thursday, 3 December Merchants and public 8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at 3pm) Friday, 4 December Merchants and public […]

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  • Police Firearms Training – Wednesday, 9 December 2020

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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 Wednesday, 9 December 2020, 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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  • Home Quarantine and COVID-19 – Questions and Myths

    Chatting with the taxi driver, talking at the grocery store and to neighbours, we always hear questions and worries regarding Home Quarantine. Quarantine, regardless of where this takes place, is compulsory for any new arrivals to St Helena to protect the Island and reduce the risk that COVID-19 reaches St Helena. Quarantine is effective and […]

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  • Greg Gibson to be Sworn In as Acting Governor

    Mr Greg Gibson

    His Excellency, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook, will depart St Helena today, Wednesday, 2 December, and will return to the Island in the New Year. Head of the Governor’s Office, Greg Gibson, will be Sworn In as the Acting Governor for this period. Greg will be Sworn In at 11am today in the Governor’s Office, taking […]

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  • ExCo Meeting

    TUESDAY, 1 DECEMBER 2020 Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 1 December Firearms (Amendment) Bill, 2020, St Helena Population and Housing Census 2021, and Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2020 will be discussed on the Open Agenda ExCo Memos are available to view on the SHG Website Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 1 December 2020, […]

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  • Social & Community Development Committee Meeting Summary

    Equality & Human Rights Commission Annual Report discussed Committee agrees increase to Government Landlord Housing (GLH) rentals from 1 April 2021 Draft Immigration Policy, Elections Ordinance, Minimum Income Standard, Fixed Penalty Notices, and CASC Directorate updates all discussed on the Open Agenda The monthly meeting of the Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) took place […]

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