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Executive Council Approves Immigration Policy
17 May 2024
The Immigration Policy 2024 was approved by Executive Council on Tuesday 7 May 2024. The policy, which supports increasing the working aged population, is critical to growing the economy and sustainable prosperity for the island. To fuel economic growth, this policy aims to attract a skilled workforce with streamlined, user-friendly processes for visitors, professionals, and […]
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Weather Warning
17 May 2024
Strong winds are forecast across the island today, Friday 17 May 2024, and tomorrow, Saturday 18 May 2024, with a risk of these bringing some disruption. Winds will be strongest today but will ease considerably by tomorrow. There is a risk of gusts up to 35 knots on high ground today and tomorrow, especially on […]
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Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf
14 May 2024
The public are advised that Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public from 08:00 on Saturday 18 May 2024, due to the arrival of cruise ship MV Artania. Access to Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control. The […]
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Provisional Register of Electors Published
13 May 2024
The Provisional Register of Electors was published on Friday 10 May 2024. Eligible persons have up until 16:00 on Friday 24 May 2024, to submit applications to amend the Provisional Register. Persons who are eligible to have their names entered in the register may apply to amend the Provisional Register. Amendments can be made to […]
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Arrival of the MV Karoline
10 May 2024
The MV Karoline is expected to arrive at James Bay on Monday 13 May 2024. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock at Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will begin as soon as possible. The public are therefore advised that Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the […]
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Reduced Port Control Services
10 May 2024
The public are advised that Port Control is currently experiencing limited staffing, and therefore all job requests will need to be prioritised. We anticipate an impact on the provision of lifting services at both Jamestown Wharf and Rupert’s Jetty. All users are asked to submit requests for the lifting of vessels and other equipment at […]
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World Hypertension Day – Friday 17 May 2024
10 May 2024
The Community Nursing and Health Promotion teams are hosting a stall at the Canister in Jamestown on Friday 17 May 2024 from 10:00 to 13:00. This event is to raise awareness for World Hypertension Day, with the theme ‘Measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, live longer’. What is Hypertension? Hypertension, also known as high […]
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Field Road Project Update – May 2024
8 May 2024
The project to widen and resurface Field Road is progressing well. All hillside and road surfacing excavation works are now complete. The service strip, which contains an empty duct which will allow services to be installed in the future, is currently underway. The slipper drain is also now under construction. This collects and directs road and hillside […]
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Disposal of SHG Fuel Infrastructure Project (Ex Basil Read) Vehicles
8 May 2024
The Fuel Infrastructure Project (formerly Basil Read) is offering the following vehicles for sale through a public tender process. VEHICLE TYPE REGISTERED Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.5L/D 3932 Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.5L/D 3525 Toyota Hilux Single Cab 2.5L/D 3551 Toyota Hilux Single Cab 2.5L/D 3537 Toyota Hilux Single Cab 2.5L/D 3471 Toyota Hilux Single […]
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Sustainable Economic Development Strategy – Public Engagement Session On Wednesday 15 May
8 May 2024
A public engagement session on the new Sustainable Economic Development Strategy and Delivery Plan (SEDS) will take place on Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 19:00 in the Jamestown Museum. The SEDS is available for download at www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sustainable-Economic-Development-Strategy-2023-2033.pdf. It is also available in hard copy at the Public Library and Customer Service Centre in Jamestown. Comments […]
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