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SOUTH AFRICA REPATRIATION FLIGHT
15 May 2020
A charter flight to repatriate St Helena residents from South Africa will take place on Monday, 18 May 2020. The flight will travel on to Ascension Island, returning to St Helena the following day continuing back to Johannesburg. The charter flight is being operated by SA Airlink on behalf of the St Helena Government. The […]
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Lower Rupert’s Closure
14 May 2020
The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: Works to lay ducting for St Helena’s fibre optic cable has commenced at Rupert’s Beach. In light of these works, and further to previous announcements, it has become necessary to temporarily close the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the Wharf, Jetty and Beach area until further […]
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Mail For Cape Town
14 May 2020
The Post & Customer Services Centre has been advised that, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown in Cape Town, all mail destined for distribution in South Africa will no longer be accepted by the South African Post Office. Therefore, the mail service to Cape Town, which is normally facilitated via the MV Helena, will […]
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Provisional Register Of Electors Published – Reminder
14 May 2020
The Provisional Register of Electors was published on Friday, 8 May 2020. Members of the public now have up until Friday, 22 May 2020, to make any amendments to the Register to ensure a final version is published which is as up-to-date and accurate as possible. Eligible persons can: Apply to amend any of their […]
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Public Accounts Committee Meeting – Monday, 18 May 2020
St Helena Public Accounts Committee
13 May 2020
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 10am in the Council Chamber on Monday, 18 May2020. The programme of business will focus on the Performance Audit Report on the 1, 2, 3 Main Street […]
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Public Consultation Reminder – Road Traffic Ordinance
12 May 2020
The Environment & Natural Resources Committee is currently holding a number of Public Consultation activities to gather people’s views on proposed changes to the Road Traffic Ordinance aimed to improve safety for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. The topics of discussion for the consultation period are: Drink Drive Limits – the proposal to reduce the current […]
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Rockfall Protection Project Update
Construction of rockfall barriers above Ladder Hill Road
12 May 2020
James Valley At Ladder Hill, four rockfall barriers are complete. The remaining two barriers will arrive on the MV Helena next week and will be installed in June using the helicopter. CAN France would like to thank the public for their patience with essential road closures during construction on Ladder Hill. Anchors for three rockfall […]
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Re-Opening Of Ladder Hill Road And Shy Road
12 May 2020
Ladder Hill Road and Shy Road has re-opened as normal. This is due to CAN France having completed the installation of rockfall barriers above Ladder Hill Road earlier than expected. Another road closure will be required in June to finalise the installation of two more rockfall barriers which will arrive on the MV Helena. A […]
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One Year On – Governor’s Message To St Helena, Ascension And Tristan Da Cunha
HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook Arrival At St Helena Airport (11 May 2019)
11 May 2020
Monday, 11 May 2020, marks the completion of my first year as the Governor of our three unique islands in the South Atlantic. This time last year my wife and I remember the wonderful inauguration and reception given to us by the community on St Helena and the warm wishes of welcome from Ascension and […]
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Rupert’s Beach Closure
11 May 2020
The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The public is advised that Rupert’s Beach and BBQ shelters will be closed from tomorrow, Tuesday 12 May 2020, for approximately four weeks. This closure is to allow the laying of ducting for St Helena’s fibre optic cable. Access to the Beach will […]