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  • HM Customs Cargo Operations

    Due to the arrival of the Maria Da Paz from Ascension Island tomorrow, Friday 24 November 2023, HM Customs will be open for cargo collection at the following times: DATE TIME REASON Friday, 24November 1pm – 5.30pm Ascension cargo only Monday, 27November 9am – 3pm Ascension cargo only Tuesday, 28 November Closed Airlink Flight Wednesday, 29November […]

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  • Formal Legislative Council Meeting – Thursday 30 November 2023

    A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Thursday, 30 November 2023, at 10am at the Council Chamber. This is the first sitting of the fourteenth meeting of Legislative Council and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The Order Paper currently includes fourteen questions for response and two motions for debate. […]

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  • Minister’s Question Time – Tuesday 28 November 2023

    The eighth meeting of Minister’s Question Time will take place on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, at 10am in the Council Chamber. The meeting is open to members of the public and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The topic for this meeting is ‘Roads – Policy and Safety’. A copy of the Order […]

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  • ‘My Kidneys And Me’ Health Talks

    A third of people on St Helena are living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). CKD happens when your kidneys are damaged. This can be for a number of reasons, but we know that during the early stages there are certain things you can do to help avoid the disease progressing to kidney failure. CKD will […]

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  • Arrival of the Maria Da Paz

    The Maria Da Paz is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Thursday, 16 November 2023, at 6am and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from 6am on Thursday, […]

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  • Chief Minister Has Bilateral Meeting With UK Minister For Overseas Territories

    Earlier today, Chief Minister Julie Thomas held a bilateral meeting with Minister Rutley. Minster Rutley is the UK Government Minister with responsibility for the Overseas Territories.

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  • St Helena Recognised As An International Marine Hope Spot

    St Helena has been recognised as an international marine Hope Spot by Mission Blue, and Dr Sylvia Earle. This recognition follows a significant 20 year journey for St Helena in understanding and protecting the Island’s marine environment.

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme – Public Information Meetings

    The Programme Management Office will be holding a series of public information meetings during November 2023. These meetings are held quarterly and provide the opportunity to hear directly about the various pieces of Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) work underway, and to put any questions or queries you might have to the team responsible for […]

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  • Public and Government Holidays 2024

    The following are the Public and Government Holidays in 2024. On these days Government Offices will be closed: Date Holiday Type Monday, 1 January New Year’s Day Government Holiday Friday, 29 March Good Friday Public Holiday Monday, 1 April Easter Monday Public Holiday Monday, 20 May Whit Monday Government Holiday Tuesday, 21 May St Helena […]

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  • Driving Competency Test Availability In November And December

    The public are advised that Driving Competency Tests will be unavailable between 15 November 2023 and 18 December 2023. Should you wish to book a driving test in the meantime, please contact Police Headquarters by telephone on: 22626. Anyone wishing to book a Driving Competency Test after 18 December 2023 should do so by calling the Vehicle […]

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