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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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Immigration Office Closure
14 December 2022
The public is advised that the Immigration Office, located at the Customs Building (lower floor), will be closed from 1pm today, Wednesday 14 December 2022. During the closure, all urgent queries can be communicated to the on-duty Police Controller, at Police Headquarters, on tel: 22626. Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday, 15 December 2022, […]
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Prince Andrew School Athletics Day 2022
12 December 2022
Prince Andrew School (PAS) will be hosting their annual Athletics Day at Francis Plain on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, starting at 9.15am, until approximately 2.30pm. All parents, carers and members of the public are invited to attend. In the interest of the students’ safety, PAS would appreciate if all spectators could adhere to the following […]
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Police launches Festive Season Drink Drive Campaign
12 December 2022
The Royal Saint Helena Police Service launching their yearly drink drive campaign on Thursday, 8 December 2022, and will conclude on Sunday, 8 January 2023. This year the theme is: ‘ARRIVE ALIVE, DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE’. At Christmas time, people understandably want to celebrate with friends and family. Many people do this by having a […]
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Local mail closing date
12 December 2022
The Post & Customer Services Centre wishes to inform all customers that the closing date for local mail before Christmas will be Friday, 16 December 2022, via the main Post Office. Failing to post by this date will cause delays, and may mean that mail is not delivered to the Sub Post Offices for collection […]
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Safety advice for swimming in the ocean
12 December 2022
Summer is here and the festive season is fast approaching. During this time many of us enjoy participating in ocean-based activities, with swimming being one of the most popular amongst all ages. The Sea Rescue Service would like to give the following safety advice for swimming in the ocean: Do not go swimming alone Take […]
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Arrival of the MV Helena
9 December 2022
The MV Helena is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Monday, 12December 2022, at 6.30am where she will come alongside the Jetty at Ruperts and cargo operations will commence. The public is therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public […]
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Public Consultation on draft Immigration Policy
9 December 2022
The Immigration team would like to thank the public for attending the consultation for the proposed updates to the draft Immigration Policy. During the month of November 2022, SHG officials, accompanied by Ministers held the following public consultation meetings on the draft Immigration Policy: Date Venue Attendees Monday, 7 November Jamestown Community Centre 21 Tuesday, […]
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