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  • Public Consultation Reminder Revised – Map For St Helena

    A revised map for St Helena, to replace the Ordnance Survey map previously produced in 1990, is out for public consultation until Friday, 14 February 2020. Key revisions to the revised map include: Positions of the three Peaks Diana’s Peak height changes (correct to the Mean Sea Level height) St Helena Airport plotted Access (Haul) […]

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  • St Helena British Overseas Territories Citizen Passport

    The following is a public announcement from the St Helena Immigration Service: St Helena Immigration would like to remind St Helena residents that all persons travelling through South African Border controls must be in possession of a passport that is machine readable. Holders of St Helena British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) passports containing a nine […]

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  • Exploitation training to be delivered on St Helena

    Multi-agency training in the area of exploitation to be delivered on St Helena Training will focus on signs and symptoms of exploitation The aim is to help improve awareness and keep our children safe Two consultants from the UK will arrive on-Island this weekend, Saturday 8 February 2020, to work with the Children & Adults […]

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  • Water Consumption Below 1000 Cubic Metres

    During last week, the average daily water consumption rate fell below 1000 cubic metres – the rate required to maintain a safe level of stored water volume on the Island. This level of water preservation must continue to improve our current situation and the community is praised for their efforts. There has been no increase […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Emergency Planning Department: A north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena on Sunday, 9 February,and Monday, 10 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 Rupert’s and James Bay during […]

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  • Social & Community Development Committee Meeting – Monday, 20 January 2020

    Committee endorses additional amendment to the Saint Helena National Trust Regulations   Draft Policy on the Immigration Ordinance review expected soon Elections Ordinance to be considered for updating Public Consultation on Fixed Penalty Notices going well The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) endorsed an additional amendment to the Saint Helena National Trust Regulations to […]

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  • World Cancer Day 2020

    Today, Tuesday 4 February 2020, is World Cancer Day – an international day used to raise awareness of Cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. To recognise the importance of this day, this article introduces the Chemotherapy Service provided by the Health Directorate here on St Helena: The first chemotherapy treatment was delivered […]

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  • Ladder Hill Road Closure

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road to be closed between 9am and 3pm (Mondays to Fridays) from Monday, 10 February 2020, to Friday, 20 March 2020. This closure is to allow the installation of rockfall protection measures above Ladder Hill Road. As normal, only emergency service vehicles will be granted access. […]

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  • Constituency Meetings

    The public is advised that the constituency meetings originally scheduled to take place throughout February have been postponed until March. These meetings are an opportunity for members of the public to meet with their Councillors and raise any issues they might have. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in your district. Constituency meetings will […]

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  • Shy Road Closure – 10 February to 20 March 2020

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Shy Road to be closed from Monday, 10 February 2020, to Friday, 20 March 2020. This closure is to allow the installation of rockfall protection measures above Shy Road. Shy Road will also be closed to pedestrians and emergency services during this period. The public is thanked in […]

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