Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Bottom Woods West Comprehensive Development Area
21 February 2020
Works have commenced on the Comprehensive Development Area (CDA) at Bottom Woods West, located near Reggie’s Takeaway. This follows approval of Plans for the CDA by the Land Development Control Authority (LDCA) in late 2019. The Bottom Woods CDA site can accommodate 40 plots in total but due to current constraints on the sewerage system, […]
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Police Appeal for Information
20 February 2020
BLUE COLOURED NISSAN 4X4 The following is a Public Announcement from the Police Directorate: Further investigations by the St Helena Police Service, with regards to a Road Traffic Collision (RTC) that occurred in the early hours of Saturday, 7 December 2019, have resulted in an interest in a blue coloured Nissan 4×4 vehicle believed to […]
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Jamestown And Rupert’s Valley Rockfall Protection Project – Update On Planned Works And Road Closures
19 February 2020
The Jamestown and Rupert’s Valley Rockfall Protection Project is now entering its sixth week, and work is progressing well. To date, CAN France has installed 402 anchors for rockfall catch fences and has cleared loose rocks from the cliffs above Rupert’s Wharf. This week, CAN France will continue to install anchors for rockfall catch fences […]
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St Helena Water Levels
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18 February 2020
Water levels up by 3% due to decreased consumption and increased rainfall Stored water now at 39% Connect Saint Helena Ltd water pumping continues at optimal rate Recent rainfall, combined with consumption rates falling within the targeted rate of below 1,000 cubic metres for six out of seven days in the past week, have seen […]
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) – St Helena Preparedness Update
18 February 2020
Preventative measures in place on St Helena Staying Safe Keeping up-to-date St Helena residents are reassured that the Health Directorate is continuing to monitor information from and work closely with Public Health England (PHE) and the World Health Organization on the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). The St Helena Resilience Forum is meeting weekly to […]
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Sea Conditions
17 February 2020
The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Wednesday, 19, through to Sunday, 23 February 2020. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. Due care and attention should be taken when swimming in James Bay and Rupert’s […]
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Changes to Customs Duty for motorcycle imports
14 February 2020
Executive Council approves changes to Customs Duty for motorcycle imports Changes to come into effect from today, Friday 14 February 2020 The revised duty will be charged at a flat rate for four different categories based on emissions and engine size Changes to the Customs Duty for motorcycle imports to be charged at a flat […]
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New Stamp Issue – Seven Wonders Of St Helena
14 February 2020
A new stamp issue – ‘Seven Wonders of St Helena’ – has been released by the Post & Customer Services Centre. The stamp issue depicts the seven places or entities that St Helena is renowned for, such as Jacob’s Ladder and the Whale Sharks, and consists of the following: Seven valued stamps (15p, 25p, 30p, […]
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Average Daily Consumption Increases
13 February 2020
Despite recent rainfall, there has been no increase in surface flows to the Island’s reservoirs which remain dangerously low at around 37%. It would still take at least a few weeks of heavy rainfall for surface flows to increase and stocks to replenish. Average daily consumption over the past week has risen to above 1,000 […]
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International Day Of Women And Girls In Science 2020
11 February 2020
Today, Tuesday 11 February, is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2020 – a day used to recognise the contribution of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and to promote and strengthen their participation. In recognition of the day, we introduce you to St Helena Government Nursery Officer, Vanessa-Thomas Williams. Vanessa […]
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