Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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News, Updates and Communications Survey Launched
15 March 2023
SHG has today, Wednesday 15 March, launched a survey asking people what they think of the news, updates and communications provided by the government. Government regularly publishes communications on public services, projects, vacancies and Ministerial activities, amongst others. By completing a survey form, either online or via hardcopy, you can tell us whether you receive […]
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Persons born in 1948, 1949 and 1950 encouraged to test for Bowel Cancer
14 March 2023
Over the next year the Health Services Directorate will be offering free testing for bowel cancer for anyone aged 50-74 years. Testing is done by a home sample kit and has already begun, being offered in age order. From Wednesday 15 March 2023, those who were born in 1950 can pick up a bowel cancer […]
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Fencing Project at Horse Point Landfill Site
14 March 2023
Waste Management Services (WMS) would like to advise that work has begun to replace all of the boundary fence at Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS). Sections of the original fencing have already been removed, so please adhere to all signage and/or instructions from the WMS team to maintain site safety. Certain areas should not be […]
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Update on Fibre Optic Cable Project
14 March 2023
On 28 November 2022 it was announced that St Helena Government (SHG) signed a contract with Maestro St Helena Ltd (Maestro) (a company registered in St Helena) to design and build a fibre network across the Island. Following this, a number of essential preliminary matters have been under discussion and finalisation ahead of substantive project […]
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Commonwealth Day 2023 celebrated on St Helena
13 March 2023
Commonwealth Day 2023 was today celebrated on St Helena with assemblies held at Prince Andrew School (PAS) and the three Island Primary Schools. Commonwealth Day is celebrated across the Commonwealth each year on every second Monday of March. This year’s Commonwealth Day theme focused on youth and is ‘Forging a Sustainable and Peaceful Common Future’. During the assembly at […]
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Ambledale Workshop Ltd awarded contract to refurbish Wharf Landing Steps
13 March 2023
Following an open procurement exercise conducted in February 2023, Ambledale Workshop Ltd has been awarded the contract to refurbish the Main Wharf Landing Steps. These works will address the health and safety aspect of the steps. The total value of this contract is £18,911.83 (Eighteen thousand, nine hundred and eleven pounds and eighty three pence). […]
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His Excellency the Governor to visit Tristan da Cunha
10 March 2023
His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, accompanied by his wife Emma, will depart the Island on Saturday 11 March 2023 in order to visit Tristan da Cunha. Following travel he is expected to be in Tristan da Cunha from 20-22 March 2023. The Governor has a full programme and will be meeting with the Island […]
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Launch of Training Needs Assessment Survey 2023
10 March 2023
The St Helena Community College (SHCC) of the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio will be conducting their annual Training Needs Assessment Survey from 6 March – 31 March 2023 to update their records on the community’s training and development needs The results of this survey will assist the SHCC with devising an updated training plan […]
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Road Closure – Scotland roundabout to Spring Gut
10 March 2023
The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from Scotland roundabout to Spring Gut to be closed on Monday, 13, to Wednesday, 15 March 2023, from 9am to 3pm. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to carry out repairs on a retaining wall. During this closure, only emergency services will be granted access. Residents […]
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Lower Rupert’s Closure
10 March 2023
The fuel tanker MT Sarah is expected to arrive at St Helena on Monday, 13March 2023. Port Control would like to advise the public and boat owners that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed from Monday, 13 March, and will remain closed until the vessel’s departure and the removal […]
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