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Community Survey – St Helena’s Marine Protected Area
29 August 2024
The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio’s Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section is launching a community survey with the aim of collecting information on how the island’s community views the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and its associated management. The St Helena Marine Management Plan 2023 – 2028 outlines the management measures needed to conserve, protect […]
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Prince Andrew School – Public Examination Results
29 August 2024
Prince Andrew School is delighted to announce the strong results achieved in this year’s public examinations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to inclusive education and customised academic pathways designed to meet diverse student interests and aspirations. This year’s examination outcomes showcase our students’ successes across 32 distinct qualifications spanning Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 (GCSE), […]
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Prince Andrew School Results Day 2024
27 August 2024
On Friday 23 August 2024, former Prince Andrew School (PAS) Year 11, 12, and 13 students received their GCSE and A-Level test results. The eagerly awaited results were presented to students during a special ceremony held in the PAS hall. Parents, guardians, teachers, and representatives from the St Helena Government (SHG), Bank of St Helena […]
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Tourist Office Closure
23 August 2024
The Tourist Office will be closed on Friday 23 August from 15:00 for a presentation ceremony. Normal opening hours will resume on Saturday 24 August 2024. Any inconvenience is very much regretted.
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Weight Restriction – New Bridge, Upper Jamestown
23 August 2024
Following a trial pit investigation on the condition of New Bridge Upper Jamestown, it has become necessary to put in place a restriction on traffic loads on the bridge to the weight of seven ton. Signage will be erected in the area and the public are asked to please adhere to this restriction at all […]
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General Hospital Expresses Gratitude to Cancer Support Group for Generous Donation
22 August 2024
The General Hospital has extended its sincere thanks to the Cancer Support and Awareness Charity for their generous donation of video conferencing equipment for the chemotherapy unit and specialist consulting room. This valuable equipment will transform cancer care on the island by enabling real-time consultations with overseas medical experts. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical […]
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Mpox Outbreak Update
22 August 2024
There is currently international concern about the spread of the infectious disease mpox (caused by the monkeypox virus). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a public health emergency, following a significant increase in the number of cases of the disease in Central Africa, particularly in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Cases have also been […]
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HM Customs Closure
22 August 2024
HM Customs will be closed for Merchant and Consolidator cargo operations on Tuesday 27 August 2024, to allow the issuing of cargo from Ascension Island. Normal business will resume to all customers on Wednesday 28 August 2024 from 09:00. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in […]
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Data Protection Policy – Public Consultation
21 August 2024
St Helena Government (SHG) has today published its draft Data Protection Policy 2024. This policy aims to safeguard the privacy of individuals and ensure responsible handling of personal data by organisations. Members of the public are invited to review the draft data protection policy available online at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DataProtectionPolicyv3.2.0_FINAL-DRAFT-FOR-CONSULTATION-AUG24-references-added.pdf and in hard copies at the Public […]
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Data Protection Policy Update
21 August 2024
The St Helena Government (SHG) recently held public information meetings to discuss a new Data Protection policy. This policy aims to safeguard the privacy of individuals and ensure responsible data handling by organisations. SHG would like to acknowledge and thank those members of the public who attended these sessions. While attendance was limited, the discussions […]
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