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  • Rockfall Mitigation Implementation Works

    The public is advised that Rockfall Mitigation Implementation works in Rupert’s Valley have recently commenced. Works are being carried out by CAN SA (France), supervised and project managed by Fairhurst on behalf of SHG. As a result of these works and in the interest of public safety, Rupert’s Jetty is closed to vehicles and pedestrians […]

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  • Preferred investor identified to undertake fish processing operations on St Helena

    Four proposals received for an alternative business model for fish processing and sales on St Helena Preferred investor identified Executive Council will make a final decision once additional information has been received  St Helena Government (SHG) has received four proposals for an alternative business model for fish processing and sales on St Helena. After consideration […]

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  • Education Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 22 January 2020

    The monthly meeting of the Education Committee took place on Wednesday, 22 January 2020. Councillor Derek Thomas made a presentation on the newly established St Helena Youth Parliament. Councillor Thomas praised members of the Youth Parliament on their first successful debate and described the guidelines in place to facilitate its continued purpose. Councillor Thomas also […]

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  • Fish processing and sales on St Helena

    Operations at St Helena Fisheries Corporation will close on 31 January SHG will continue to provide a fuel subsidy to fishermen Fishermen will be able to purchase ice from the Fish Factory Facilities will be available at the Fish Factory for the cutting up of fish Boat owners must be licenced before 1 February to […]

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  • No Increase In Stored Water Volumes Despite Recent Rainfall

    Despite recent rainfall, there has been no increase in surface flows to the Island’s reservoirs which remain dangerously low at around 36%. It would still take at least a few weeks of heavy rainfall for surface flows to increase and stocks to replenish. Average daily consumption over the past week has been 988 cubic metres, […]

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  • New Year Honours 2021: Overseas List And Certificate And Badge Of Honour And Acts Of Bravery Awards 2020

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office invites nominations for the 2021 Queen’s New Year Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2021 New Year Honours are reminded that the overriding principle is that Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or any service recently carried out over and above what normally is expected. […]

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  • Midweek Flights to St Helena – Summer Season 2020/21 and 2021/22

    Additional mid-week flights from Cape Town to St Helena between December and February 2020/21 and 2021/22 Provides greater options and certainty to visitors, tour operators, local private sector and the travelling public Presents opportunities for twin-destination holidays in Cape Town and St Helena Additional mid-week flights between Cape Town and St Helena will be available […]

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  • St Helena Health Services work to combat Chronic Diseases

    Chronic Disease Management Conference highlights deteriorating health of the St Helena community Greater Chronic Disease Management across Health Directorate Combatting Chronic Diseases is a multi-sectional approach In a Chronic Disease Management Conference held at Prince Andrew School on Thursday, 23 January 2020, senior SHG Officials including HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook, staff members from the […]

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  • Developments in Children & Adults Social Care

    Children & Adults Social Care increases supported accommodation offer for adults with disabilities and additional needs Respite unit for children and adults with additional needs and disabilities to be developed Over the past 12 months the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate (C&ASC) has begun to improve the overall accommodation offer for children and adults […]

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  • St Helena Digital Economy Forum 2020 – Registration Open

    Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum taking place on St Helena between 23 and 27 March 2020 International and local registration now open Sponsorship packages available The Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum – ‘Shifting landscapes and trends’ – hosted by St Helena Government, Enterprise St Helena and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) will take place on St Helena […]

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