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Royal Air Force Visits St Helena
30 May 2024
Last week, the Royal Engineer Lead Air Support Team visited St Helena and conducted a comprehensive survey of the airport runway. The survey confirmed the runway remains in excellent condition, and the team also provided valuable capacity building and support to airport staff. Building on this successful visit, the Royal Air Force (RAF) have identified […]
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Weather Warning
30 May 2024
St Helena is expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds tomorrow, Friday 31 May 2024. Heavy rain showers are expected to move through St Helena during the morning and early afternoon on Friday. This heavy rain may cause flash flooding and cliffside erosion. The heaviest rain is forecast to clear by early afternoon, with […]
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World No Tobacco Day 2024
30 May 2024
The annual World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) campaign takes place on Friday 31 May 2024. This day, organised by the World Health Organization (WHO), serves to raise awareness of the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use. This year the theme for WNTD is ‘Protecting Children from the Harms of Tobacco’. Studies show that most […]
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Arrival of the MT Talisker
28 May 2024
The MT Talisker is expected to arrive at St Helena at 22:00 on Wednesday 29 May 2024 and is scheduled to dock at Rupert’s Jetty at 06:00 on Thursday 30 May 2024. The public are therefore advised that the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from 06:00 […]
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Influenza (Flu) Season Advice
28 May 2024
The annual influenza (flu) season in South Africa started in April 2024, and there has been a steady rise in the number of cases across the country. This year there are three main strains of flu causing illness in South Africa, all of which are included in our current flu vaccine. We have also seen […]
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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands Mediterranean Region Conference Concluded
27 May 2024
Following an eventful week of discussions and engagement at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) British Islands Mediterranean Region (BIMR) Conference all delegates departed St Helena on Saturday 25 May 2024 concluding a six-day visit to the island. This historic visit marked the first time the CPA St Helena Branch hosted a CPA conference. Whilst here, […]
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Driving Competency Tests Unavailable
24 May 2024
The public are advised that Driving Competency Tests will not be available between Monday 27 May 2024 and Friday 7 June 2024. If you would like to schedule a Driving Competency Test after 7 June 2024, please contact the Vehicle Inspector by calling 23695 or by emailing police.vehicleinspector@helanta.co.sh. Learner Driver Requirements Before booking a test, […]
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Lifting of the Prohibition on the Import of Poultry and Poultry Products Originating in South Africa
24 May 2024
On 12 October 2023, following an ENRP veterinary risk assessment in respect of the ‘highly pathogenic avian influenza’ (HPAI) or ‘bird flu’ outbreaks in South Africa (SA), St Helena Government (SHG) put in place a prohibition to prevent the landing or importation of all poultry and poultry product imports originating from SA. This prohibition was […]
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Controlled Rock Removal – Tuesday 28 May
23 May 2024
The Rock Guards will carry out a controlled rock removal on the hillside of Ladder Hill, above the Museum on Tuesday 28 May 2024, from 09:30 to 15:00. During this time, the road from the back of the Prison to the entrance of the Grand Parade will be closed to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Vehicular […]
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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Delegates Arrive at St Helena to Begin 53rd British and Mediterranean Region Conference
19 May 2024
Delegates from 10 countries across the British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) arrived at St Helena this afternoon for their annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) BIMR conference. This is the first time CPA St Helena hosts a CPA conference. Upon arrival at the airport, delegates were welcomed by President of the CPA St Helena Branch […]
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