Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Police appeal for information – Theft of fuel at Upper Rupert’s
12 June 2023
St Helena Police are currently investigating the theft of a significant amount of fuel from the bulk fuel station at Rupert’s. The theft is suspected to have occurred between 4pm on Thursday 1 June 2023 and 9am on Friday 2 June 2023.
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Changes To Customs And Duty Rates Introduced
12 June 2023
At a meeting of the Executive Council on Tuesday 21 March 2023, it was agreed that several changes to customs and duty rates would be introduced from 1 April 2023. These changes were considered by the Tax and Revenue Working Group before being proposed to the Executive Council. The working group includes representatives from the […]
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Brahminy Blind Snake – Smallest Snake In The World Found At The Wharf
9 June 2023
On Tuesday 6 June 2023, biosecurity officers were notified that a snake approximately 10cm long and 2mm wide, resembling a long black ‘worm’, had been found at the Wharf. Following the alert, biosecurity officials investigated and positively identified it as a brahminy blind snake (Indotyphlops Braminus). Commonly known as the flowerpot snake, it is the […]
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Statistical Updates: Arrivals And Departures
9 June 2023
For the month of April 2023, there were a total of 323 arrivals. This is more than twice the number of arrivals compared to the same period in 2022 (155). Of these April 2023 arrivals, 291 arrived by air and the remaining 32 by sea.
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Police Appeal For Information – Theft At Gordons Post Area
8 June 2023
The Royal St Helena Police are currently investigating a theft that took place sometime between Monday 8 May 2023 and Tuesday 20 May 2023. A Merry Tiller motor, a gardening hoe and also a gardening fork were stolen from the Gordons Post area. The public are reminded that it is a criminal offence to take […]
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Exploitation Training From Monday 3 July 2023
8 June 2023
After her successful visit three years ago, consultant Philippa Holmes is returning to St Helena on Saturday 24 June 2023 to further support the community around safer internet use. As part of this, she will be delivering a two-week training programme focused on the signs and symptoms of exploitation, online grooming, trafficking and harmful relationships. […]
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Statistical Update: Population
8 June 2023
The latest statistical updates have been released for population data on Tuesday 6 June 2023. There were an estimated 4,327 people on the island at the end of April 2023, of which 4,171 were estimated to be resident, and 156 were visiting.
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World Oceans Day 2023
8 June 2023
Today, Thursday 8 June 2023, is World Oceans Day. World Oceans Day is celebrated worldwide each year, and is an opportunity to showcase our oceans, highlight their importance and raise public awareness of the impact our actions have on our oceans. This year’s theme is “Planet Ocean: The Tides Are Changing”. St Helena is surrounded […]
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World Food Safety Day 2023 – Increased Agricultural Production (IAP) Project
7 June 2023
World Food Safety Day is marked annually on 7 June to raise awareness about the importance of safe food practices and the global need for safe food, and in the process contribute to improved food security. This international day is a collaborative effort between the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and […]
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HM Prison Long Service And Good Conduct Awards
7 June 2023
On Thursday 25 May 2023, HM Prison Service held a ceremony to celebrate long service and good conduct ceremony for members of their staff.
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Four medals for Long Service and Good Conduct were awarded to:
Deputy Superintendent Linda Fuller, for 30 years of service
Senior Officer Tania Augustus, for 19 years of service
Prison Officers Winston Henry and Michel Coleman, for 18 years of service