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Primary and Secondary School Open Days 2024
16 July 2024
The primary and secondary schools on island will be hosting their annual Open Day next week. All parents, guardians, carers and members of the public are invited to attend. Opening times are as follows: Pilling Primary School Tuesday 23 July 09:00 to 12:30 13:30 to 15:00 16:00 to 18:30 Harford Primary School Thursday 25 July […]
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Overseas Medical Referral Update
16 July 2024
Recently, the Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) issued a letter updating their patients identified for overseas medical referral of the status of their referral. Unfortunately, the contents of this letter have been misunderstood by some, and therefore, miscommunicated in the public domain. With this in mind the HSC aims to address these recent concerns […]
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Rock Fall Warning: Safety Risk For Fishermen
11 July 2024
Recent rock falls have been identified on the eastern side of St Helena, specifically in the area known as “Spot”, situated between Duck Yard Point and Buoy’s Hole. These rock falls have created a potential hazard for fishermen frequenting this popular fishing location, with the rock fall zone located more towards the Buoy’s Hole side. […]
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St Helena Research Institute to Host First Online Conference on St Helena
11 July 2024
The St Helena Research Institute (SHRI), established in 2019, is proud to announce its first global research conference, ‘St Helena: a unique environment, a rich tapestry’, in collaboration with the University of Manchester. This landmark online event will be held on Wednesday 20 November 2024, with a possible extension to Thursday 21 November depending on […]
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St Helena Education System Under Review: Exploring Options For A Sustainable Future
10 July 2024
The Education, Skills and Employment (ESE) Portfolio is undertaking a comprehensive review of the island’s primary education system. This review aims to identify the most effective and sustainable path forward, considering the current challenges and future needs of St Helena’s children. Declining Population and Staff Shortages Drive Review The current school structure faces difficulties due […]
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International Paramedics Day 2024: Honouring a Legacy of Care
8 July 2024
Today, 8 July 2024, marks International Paramedics Day, a global observance recognising the invaluable contributions of paramedics worldwide. This date coincides with the birthday of Dominique-Jean Larrey, known as the ‘father of modern ambulance services’, symbolising the profession’s rich history and ongoing dedication. Organised by the College of Paramedics in the UK and supported by […]
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Fisheries Workshop Postponed
8 July 2024
Due to limited registered interest for the Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section’s Fisheries Workshop, which was due to be held 10 July at Anne’s Place, this event has now been postponed. The Marine and Fisheries Conservation are looking to assess how stakeholder engagement for the Marine Protected Area is undertaken within the community. If you […]
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Road Closure – Junction Near St Paul’s Cathedral to Scotland Roundabout
1 July 2024
The Highways Authority has given approval to close the road from the junction near St Paul’s Cathedral to Scotland roundabout from Monday 8 July to Wednesday 31 July 2024 from 09:00 to 15:00. The purpose of the closure is to enable the Roads Section to continue slurry works on this route with the Minimac paver. […]
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Governor Issues Writ Of Election For 2024 Bye-Election
1 July 2024
Acting Governor Tasha Harris has today issued the Writ of Election for the upcoming bye-election to be held on Wednesday, 14 August 2024. The Writ confirms the last day and time for receiving nominations to elect a new member to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council. The last day and time for receiving nominations […]
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2024 Register Of Electors Published
1 July 2024
The Register of Electors effective from 1 July 2024 has today been published in an Extraordinary Gazette. This register will be used for the forthcoming bye-election. The 2024 Register of Electors is available on the SHG website at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/news/government-gazettes/. Alternatively, hard copies of the register will be available at the following locations: #StHelena #RegisterOfElectors
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