Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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‘My Liver And Me’ Health Talks
10 October 2023
The Island’s Dietitian, Sarah Mattinson, will be continuing the series of health talks in October with a session called ‘My Liver and Me’. The talk will be focused on a condition known as ‘fatty liver’. Non-alcoholic liver disease or ‘fatty liver’ is caused by too much fat around the liver and is closely related to […]
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Public Cyber Security Workshop
9 October 2023
Do you want to know how to keep yourself, your family or your business safe on the internet? If you do then why not attend the final ‘Staying Safe in Cyberspace’ workshop. This workshop is free and open to anyone of any age wanting to learn more about cyber security and staying safe online. You […]
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World Teachers Day 2023
6 October 2023
World Teachers Day, also known as Teacher Appreciation Day, is celebrated annually on 5 October. This year’s theme is “The teachers we need for the education we want: The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage”. In honour of the day all teaching staff and the Inclusion Service team received a voucher entitling them to an additional day […]
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UK Parliament Week 2023 – Get Involved
5 October 2023
UK Parliament Week is an annual event that promotes awareness of the role and functions of the UK Parliament. This year’s event will be held between 6–12 November. As British Citizens, people living in the British Overseas Territories can, and are encouraged to, engage with UK Parliament week. The week’s activities hope to educate St […]
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Uk State Awards – 2024 Birthday Honours: Overseas & International Honours List & Local Government Awards
3 October 2023
The public is advised that nominations are being invited for the: Further information on these awards can be obtained from the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/2023/press-releases/call-for-nominations-for-uk-state-2024-birthday-honours-and-st-helena-government-awards-2/ or from the Secretary, Honours and Awards Committee via email: linda.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh or alternatively from this week’s edition of the local newspapers. Completed forms should be returned to the Castle in […]
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Constituency Meetings And District Enhancement Fund
3 October 2023
The public are invited to note the following dates and times for Councillors’ constituency meetings. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in the district that you live so you can meet with your district representative and raise any issues you might have. Councillors have agreed a £500 allocation to enhance and improve each […]
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Call For Nominations For Uk State (2024 Birthday Honours) And St Helena Government Awards
3 October 2023
Nominations are now being invited for the following awards: UK STATE AWARDS Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over and above what normally is expected. This can include making a difference to the community or in a specific field of work, innovation and entrepreneurship, improving life for […]
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Public Cyber Security Workshops
3 October 2023
Do you want to know how to keep yourself, your family or your business safe on the internet? If you do then why not attend the ‘Staying Safe in Cyberspace’ workshops which are taking place around the Island. These workshops are free and open to anyone of any age, wanting to learn more about cyber […]
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Tree Topping Works In The Castle Gardens
2 October 2023
The Forestry Section would like to advise the public that due to a mechanical issue, the scheduled tree topping works on two trees at the Castle Gardens has been postponed until tomorrow, Tuesday 3 October 2023. The tree topping works will therefore take place between Tuesday, 3 October, and Wednesday, 4 October 2023. These trees […]
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Increase to Income Related Benefit and Basic Island Pension rates
2 October 2023
At a meeting of the Executive Council on 27 September 2023, increases to Income Related Benefit (IRD) and Basic Island Pension (BIP) of 4% were approved. With effect from 1 October 2023 the IRB will increase by £3.00 to £78.00 and BIP will increase by £3.10 to £80.60. IRB and BIP rates are customarily increased […]
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