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  • Passport Applications

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    St Helena Immigration would like to inform the public that with immediate effect they will not be accepting any passport applications for British Overseas Territories (St Helena) and British Passports until further notice. However, British Overseas Territories (St Helena) Temporary Passport will continue to be issued in medical emergency cases only. Should you require further information, […]

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  • St Helena Archives Closure

    St Helena Archives

    St Helena Archives will be closed to the public with immediate effect until Tuesday, 14 April 2020. This closure is in line with St Helena Government’s enhanced social distancing measures. Research can still be undertaken by Archives staff during this time if requests are submitted electronically to: Karen.Henry@sainthelena.gov.sh or by telephone: 22470. The public is […]

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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) St Helena Preparedness Update

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    Following last week’s announcement regarding an individual in self-isolation reporting a cough and a headache and testing negative for the flu we have received several concerns around the contact tracing process and the requirements of self-isolation. In this week’s update we would like to introduce some definitions, clarify these procedures, and address the concerns raised. […]

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  • Economic Development Committee Meeting Summary – Thursday, 26 March 2020

    Draft proposal for an Agricultural Intervention Programme discussed Updated Policy Statement on the licensing of Permanent Earth Station and Receive Only Earth Stations to be taken forward to ExCo The monthly meeting of the Economic Development Committee (EDC) took place on Thursday, 26 March 2020, and the following is a summary of the main items […]

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  • Customs Clearance Process For Non-Commercial Goods

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    HM Customs & Excise would like to remind customers of the clearance process for non-commercial goods which is as follows: STEP 1: Please collect a Non-commercial Declaration Form from your consolidator (the person shipping goods on your behalf or entities such as Richard James International Ltd, Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc, MS Atlantic Logistics Ltd, […]

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  • Updates from the Education and Employment Directorate

    Additional homework for extended Schools closure St Helena Community College open for self-study and online studies Public Library revised opening times Additional homework for extended Schools closure As announced on 28 March 2020, all schools will remain closed for a further week until after the Easter weekend.  To support children in continuing their education during […]

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  • Changes in Customs and Excise Duties

    Each year, St Helena Government (SHG) reviews customs and excise duties to ensure that duties and exemptions are consistent with SHG’s strategic priorities. Following this review, Executive Council approved the following changes to take effect from 27 March 2020: Duty on incontinence pads and post-operative care products (e.g. bandages, gauze, orthopaedic appliances, surgical belts and […]

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  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf And Rupert’s

    The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Thursday, 2, Friday, 3, Saturday, 4, and Sunday, 5April 2020, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will […]

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  • Waste Management Services Update

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    Waste Management Services (WMS) are working in partnership with the Health Directorate to provide those persons required to self-isolate in their homes with a temporary additional bin to meet their waste management needs. These bins will predominantly be used by self-isolating persons who ordinarily share a communal bin. These light grey wheelie bins will have […]

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  • Environment & Natural Resources Committee And Highways Authority Meetings – Thursday, 19 March 2020

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    The monthly meetings of the Environment & Natural Resources Committee (ENRC) and the Highways Authority (HA) took place on Thursday, 19 March 2020. The locations of the five road safety mirrors recently acquired by the Roads Section were discussed. Members felt that the areas identified by the Roads Section were practical and other areas will […]

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