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Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf
11 January 2023
The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control. The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Thursday, 12 January 2023, due to the arrival of the cruise ship MV Seven Seas Voyager. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited […]
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Zero Tolerance of Abuse Policy in Healthcare Settings
10 January 2023
The hospital can be a stressful place, especially for patients who are attending with injury or illness, but also for visitors and for staff. Most people show the courtesy and patience that is expected when they come to hospital with family or friends. Unfortunately however there have been occasional incidents in which members of healthcare […]
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Bishops Bridge Refurbishment Contract Awarded
5 January 2023
Following an open procurement exercise conducted in October 2022, SHG has entered into a contract with Ambledale Workshop Ltd of Nr Ladder Hill Rifle Range for the refurbishment of Bishops Bridge. These works will address the structural integrity of the bridge and associated health and safety issues. The total value of this contract is £32,258.29 […]
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New Years Honours 2023
3 January 2023
HE Governor Nigel Phillips is pleased to announce the following New Year 2023 Honours Awards as endorsed by His Majesty The King, and to be published in the Overseas and International Honours list on Saturday, 31st December 2022: Jeremy Terence Roberts Jeremy Terence Roberts is being recognised for his dedication and commitment to revolutionising Information […]
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Governor’s Christmas Message
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Credit: UK Gov
25 December 2022
Governor Nigel Phillips CBE has issued the below Christmas message: “Christmas is always a special time of year, but this year has particular resonance, for it will be the first time since 2019 that our three communities have been able to welcome back friends, family members and visitors from afar without the need for quarantine […]
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Chief Minister’s Christmas Message 2022
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25 December 2022
The Chief Minister, Julie Thomas has issued the following Christmas Message. The festive season denotes a variety of events for different people. Here on St Helena, Christmas for many is dedicated as a time for love, celebration, fun and laughter with family and friends. For others, it may well be a time for reflection, reminiscing […]
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New interim cargo shipping service provider announced
23 December 2022
On Wednesday 21 December, the Executive Council agreed that SHG would proceed with entering into a contract with Meihuizen International to provide cargo freight shipping services to serve St Helena. This will be on a 12 month interim service. The transhipment service will begin in January 2023, with the first arrival of goods at St […]
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Oil Pollution Preparedness And Response Training Delivered To Key Island Stakeholders
23 December 2022
Elected Members, staff from St Helena Government (SHG), Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc, St Helena Airport Ltd, and the Saint Helena National Trust undertook a programme of Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC) Oil Spill Response (IMO Equivalent) Training earlier in the year. The training was delivered by consultants and trainers, John Tulloch […]
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RRS Discovery Completes Research Expedition in St Helena Waters
19 December 2022
The RRS Discovery has completed its extensive research expedition within two of the south Atlantic UK Overseas Territories’ waters. Thanks once again is extended to the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme and the programme partners for supporting this work. This survey builds on previous research collecting biological and physical data from the Island’s oceanic deep-water […]
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Update on Island’s Cargo Shipping Service Tender
14 December 2022
On 10 November 2022, it was announced that the current MV Helena service would not continue beyond February 2023 and that discussions had begun with several interested parties to provide a 12 month interim service whilst a longer term solution was put in place. Proposals for an interim service were submitted in early December and […]
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