Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Road Closure – New Bridge Pond To Estcourt Gardens
1 November 2019
The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from New Bridge Pond to Estcourt Gardens to be closed from 1pm to 3pm on Wednesday, 6 November 2019. This closure is to allow the Roads Section and Rock Guards to remove an unstable […]
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Remembrance Sunday – Road And Parking Spaces Closure
1 November 2019
The public is advised that the Highways Authority has given approval for the road and area surrounding the Cenotaph to Donny’s Place, and five parking spaces in front of the Court House, to be closed on the morning of Sunday, 10 November 2019, in order for the Remembrance Sunday Service to take place. The road […]
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Economic Development Committee Meeting – Thursday 24 October 2019
1 November 2019
The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) took place on Thursday, 24 October 2019, and the following is a summary of the main items discussed: Enterprise St Helena (ESH) presented their Progress and Performance Report for August 2019, inclusive of brief updates. Particular mention was made of the two recent cruise ship visits […]
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Sea Conditions
31 October 2019
The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a north- westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Sunday, 3 November 2019. This may result in a large sea swell and breakers in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is asked to use caution when accessing the Seafront area. To avoid […]
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Alternative Business Model for Fish Processing and Sales on St Helena
31 October 2019
On Tuesday, 29 October 2019, Executive Council discussed the option of an alternative business model for processing and selling fish on St Helena, with a view to curtailing the crippling losses incurred by SHG’s state owned entity St Helena Fisheries Corporation (SHFC) and reducing the subsidy provided to it by Government. The alternative business model […]
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Training for St Helena Emergency Services
30 October 2019
15 personnel from the St Helena Emergency Control Room, Sea Rescue, Fire & Rescue and Police Services last week participated in training delivered by the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency and UK College of Policing. The Emergency Control Room, Sea Rescue, and Police Service underwent the following training with Philipp Bostock and Rob Priestley of the […]
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Stored Water Volume Continues to Decrease
30 October 2019
The stored water volume across all Island reservoirs has further decreased and is currently at 39.2%. This decrease is primarily due to little surface flows and increased consumption rates. If daily consumption rates of above 1000 cubic metres continue and the stored water volume subsequently continues to decrease, further Island-wide water restrictions will be imposed. […]
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Education Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 23 October 2019
30 October 2019
The monthly meeting of the Education Committee took place on Wednesday, 23 October 2019. Teacher Training Advisor, Fraser Stone, made a presentation to the Committee on progress made within teacher training since he had taken on the role. Whilst there has been marked progress in the development of teachers, Fraser made the Committee aware that […]
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Driving Tests
29 October 2019
The following is a public announcement from the Police Directorate: The public is advised that bookings for driving tests will be unavailable from Monday, 18 November 2019, through to Monday, 6 January 2020. Any inconvenience caused is regretted. SHG 29 October 2019 https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh
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Statistics Update: Benefits, Exchange Rates, Climate, Construction, Utilities and Ascension Population
29 October 2019
Several statistical updates have been released on October 24, 2019 as follows: Benefits, up to September 2019 Exchange Rates, up to September 2019 Climate, up to September 2019 Construction, up to Quarter 3 2019 Utilities, up to Quarter 3 2019 Ascension Population, up to Quarter 3 2019 Additional statistical series and indicators are available at […]
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