Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Weather Warning
2 October 2023
Strong winds are forecast across the Island from tomorrow, Tuesday 3 October, to Thursday 4 October 2023, with a risk of these bringing some disruption. Winds will be strongest Tuesday evening, into Wednesday morning, easing considerably on Thursday. There is a risk of gusts up to 60KT, similar to wind speeds felt in July and […]
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St Helena And Ascension Island Road Safety Campaign – ‘Could Have, Would Have And Should Have’
29 September 2023
As part of our Police and Crime Plan priority ‘Make our roads safer’, the Royal St Helena Police will be conducting a road safety campaign in October and again in December 2023. The ‘Could Have, Would Have and Should Have’ campaign will run across both St Helena and Ascension between Sunday, 1 October, and Tuesday, […]
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Update on Draft Immigration Policy
26 September 2023
Initial public consultation on the draft Immigration Policy concluded at the end of 2022. Since that time the Safety, Security and Home Affairs (SS&HA) Portfolio have been collating responses and liaising with Ministers and Elected Members to consider these. A number of responses were received and as a result the policy is being revised and […]
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RSHP Welcome Sentencing in Sergio Bran Case
26 September 2023
The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) have welcomed the sentencing last week of Dr Sergio Bran, following prior guilty pleas, and hope that this in some way provides a degree of closure to the members of the community whose lives have been affected. The investigation itself was both complex and extensive, requiring additional resourcing from […]
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Minister Martin Henry Departs For Overseas Conference
26 September 2023
Minister Martin Henry, departed St Helena on 23 September 2023 to represent St Helena at the 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), to be held in Accra, Ghana from 30 September to 6 October 2023. The theme of the 66th CPC is ‘Commonwealth Charter Ten Years on: Values and Principles for Parliaments to Uphold.’2023 marks the […]
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Treasury Office Closures
25 September 2023
The public is advised that the Post & Customer Services Centre will be closed from 12.15pm on Wednesday, 27 September 2023. Normal business will resume on Thursday, 28 September 2023. The Claims Office, Income Tax, Procurement and Finance Offices will also be closed from 1pm on Wednesday, 27 September 2023. Normal business will resume on […]
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Compensation Scheme To Be Established For Orthopaedic Patients
22 September 2023
On Friday 22 September 2023, Dr Sergio Bran was sentenced after pleading guilty to criminal charges brought on the basis of causing avoidable harm to patients. Whilst Dr Bran has accepted and been convicted of criminal activity, there are also a number of cases where there may be civil liability due to medical negligence. The […]
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Persons aged 50+ encouraged to test for Bowel Cancer
20 September 2023
The Health Services Directorate is currently offering free testing for bowel cancer for anyone aged 50+ until Friday, 29 September 2023. Those who wish to take the test can call Grace Richards or Anna Bowers on tel: 25818 who will arrange for a test kit to be made available to you. Everyone offered a test […]
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Public Cyber Security Workshops
19 September 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 taking place around the Island. These workshops are free and open to anyone of any age, wanting to learn more about cyber security and […]
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Minister’s Question Time – Tuesday, 26 September 2023
19 September 2023
The sixth meeting of Minister’s Question Time will take place on Tuesday, 26 September 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 ‘Secondary Education’. A copy of the Order Paper will be […]
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