Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Drugs Amendment Bill 2022 to be presented to Legislative Council
8 December 2022
In October 2022, the Executive Council considered proposals to amend the legislation concerning controlled substances. Specifically, to make provision for an exemption from the restrictions on the importation, supply and possession of personal care, wellness and food and drink products derived from cannabis and that contain the controlled drug tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The Executive Council has […]
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St Helena All Party Parliamentary Group elects new Chair
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Chair of the APPG Amanda Milling and UK Rep Kedell Worboys
7 December 2022
On Wednesday, 30 November, the St Helena All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) met in London at the Palace of Westminster to elect a new chair. The St Helena APPG is an informal, cross-party group formed by Members of Parliament and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in promoting and supporting […]
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Road Closure
7 December 2022
Construction of all concrete road panels on Side Path Road have been completed by the Contractor. The remaining phase of works to the historic wall will now begin. Therefore, as per the previous road closure, the Highways Authority has given permission for the section of Napoleon Street above the laundrette, the Brow, and Seales Corner […]
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Health Services, food and water laboratory retains ISO/IEC accreditation
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7 December 2022
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) recently carried out the reassessment for the Food and Water Laboratory within the Pathology Department of the Health Services Directorate. The Laboratory is *ISO/IEC17025 accredited and these assessments take place annually. The accreditation is for test methods that the lab uses for testing water and fish to ensure their […]
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International Civil Aviation Day
7 December 2022
Today, Wednesday 7 December 2022, is International Civil Aviation Day, when the world recognises the social, economic and developmental benefits of aviation and international air travel. It provides a chance to acknowledge the flight industry’s influence on modern life. Flying has made the world a much smaller pace and had a huge impact on our […]
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Poppy Appeal 2022
5 December 2022
Central Support Services would like to extend sincere thanks to all who supported this year’s fund raising in aid of the Poppy Appeal Fund. The sum of £460.46 was raised this year and will be sent on behalf of St Helena Island to The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal in the UK. Your continuing support […]
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Recreational Water activities permitted within James Bay and Ruperts Bay
2 December 2022
Port Control would like to advise the public that James Bay and Rupert’s Bay is now once again open to all recreational swimming and scuba diving. This follows the announcement on Friday, 18 November that an oil leak from the RFA Darkdale had been observed, and that sea conditions were pushing the leak toward the […]
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Sea Conditions
2 December 2022
The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a 1.8m to 3m meter North-Westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from tomorrow, Saturday 3 December, to Tuesday, 6 December 2022. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James and Rupert’s Bay. The public is advised to take due care and attention […]
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Acts of Bravery Awards Bestowed On Cristen Yon and Kyle Joshua
30 November 2022
On Thursday 24 November 2022, Act of Bravery Awards were presented to Cristen Yon and Kyle Joshua in a reception at Plantation House. As Kyle Joshua is currently off-Island, his father Keith (KJ) Joshua received the award on his behalf. The pair were recognised for the outstanding bravery of their behaviour on the evening of […]
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Contract Awarded in Telecoms Procurement
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30 November 2022
On Thursday 17 November 2022, 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. This work, and handover to the new service provider, is scheduled to be completed by 31 December 2023. This award follows […]