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Councillor Coleman and Deputy Speaker Cranfield participate in Election Observation Training
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L-R: Councillor Ronald Coleman and Deputy Speaker Catherine (Cathy) Cranfield
13 February 2023
Councillor Ronald Coleman and Deputy Speaker Catherine (Cathy) Cranfield received certificates for participating in the virtual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) Election Observation Training. The training was delivered virtually over a two-day period by trainers Anne Serafini, Mark Stevens and Fleur ten Hacken. It covered a number of topics and […]
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Persons born in 1948 encouraged to test for Bowel Cancer
10 February 2023
The Health Services Directorate is offering free testing for bowel cancer for anyone aged 50-74 years. The Health Services Directorate are encouraging those who were born in 1948 to pick up a test from the Hospital reception between now and Monday, 20 February 2023. The Hospital Reception is open from 8am to 9pm, seven days […]
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Post Box Walks’ Infrastructure Maintenance
9 February 2023
The public are advised that infrastructure maintenance works will be carried out on the following Post Box Walks: Post Box Walk Start Date Great Stone Top 13 February 2023 Lots Wife Ponds 13 February 2023 The Barn 20 February 2023 Prosperous Bay 27 February 2023 The walks will remain open, but persons are asked to […]
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R2 Project – Side Path Road Completion Works – The Brow Drainage
9 February 2023
Following the re-opening of Side Path Road to traffic in December 2022, the Contractor will be continuing to complete the remaining works under the construction contract over the next few weeks. This includes the completion of the storm drainage system, incorporating the cross-drain above Napoleon Street from The Brow to The Run. To complete this […]
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Medical Assessments for Driving Licenses
8 February 2023
The Health Services Directorate would like to remind the public that there is a designated number of appointments within each month for persons who require a medical assessment in order to renew their driving licence. If you require an appointment to be able to renew your driving licence, you are asked to please ensure that […]
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Rectification of major fault at the Power Station
7 February 2023
Members of the public are advised that the fault on Generator No. 1 has now been rectified and the generator is once again fully operational. Following a power outage on Thursday, 19 January, Generator No. 1 developed a fault that required the purchase of a specialist part from overseas. This part arrived on-Island on the […]
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St Helena Research Institute launches ‘iRecord St Helena’
7 February 2023
The St Helena Research Institute has today, Tuesday 7 February 2023, launched ‘iRecord St Helena’. Enabling recording of a wide range of plants and animals, iRecord St Helena opens the door to everyone with an interest in wildlife to get involved in recording and tracking their records. What is iRecord St Helena? iRecord St Helena […]
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Smokefree St Helena Service Launched
7 February 2023
The Health and Social Care Portfolio have officially launched the new stop smoking service ‘Smokefree St Helena’, to support those who want to quit smoking. Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death and illness in the world today, which is why stopping smoking is the best thing you can do your health. Stopping […]
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Recognition and farewell event held for Captain and crew of the MV Helena
3 February 2023
The MV Helena departed St Helena today, Friday 3 February 2023, for the final time. To give thanks and bid farewell to the Captain and crew of the MV Helena, a short ceremony was held at 2.30pm at Rupert’s Jetty on Saturday, 28 January 2023. The public were also invited to attend the Jetty to […]
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Update on Major Fault at the Power Station and Possible Load Shedding Scenarios
3 February 2023
Members of the public are advised that Generators No. 3 and No. 5 continue to operate at the Power Station. The replacement part for Generator No. 1 has been sourced and has arrived in South Africa. It is expected that this will arrive on-Island on Saturday 4 February 2023. Work will then be undertaken to […]
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