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  • Robyn Midwinter Graduates with Foundation Science Degree in Veterinary Nursing

    Following two years of study and a year’s work placement, Robyn Midwinter of Half Tree Hollow has graduated with a Foundation Science Degree (FdSc) in Veterinary Nursing with Merit from Harper Adams University in the UK. During her first year of studies, Robyn had to complete all the basic Veterinary modules including Anatomy and Physiology, […]

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  • Rope Rescue Recertification Training

    Scheduled recertification training for all existing Rope Rescue Technician Supervisors and the initial training of three potentially new supervisors took place between 6 and 11 October 2019. The training was delivered by Technical Rescue Training UK Ltd Instructors Neal Pickersgill and Andy Barker. Candidates participating in the refresher and new supervisor courses were Alan Thomas, […]

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  • Use Water Wisely

    The stored water volume across all Island reservoirs is currently at 41%. This slight increase of 1% is due to the reduction in consumption which occurred on 11 and 12 October 2019, where the Island’s consumption rate was less than 1000 cubic metres. The public is commended for their efforts in reducing consumption. There is […]

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  • Exco Report – Tuesday 15 October 2019

    Executive Council met today, Tuesday 15 October 2019, to discuss one item on the Open Agenda. Council approves recommended changes to the Ship Registry Policy with priority given to changes in provisions regarding the registry of yachts and pleasure vessels and a change in fees Following a presentation by Councillor Lawson Henry, Chairman of the […]

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  • Road Closures – Dungeon to Hutt’s Gate and Blue Hill Junction to Blue Hill Bus Shelter

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from the Dungeon to Hutt’s Gate to be closed from 9am to 3pm on Monday, 21, and Tuesday, 22, October 2019. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to carry out excavation works. […]

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  • Bonfire Night – Fire Restrictions

    Bonfire Night (Tuesday, 5 November 2019) is just around the corner, but when planning your celebrations this year please remember St Helena’s current water situation. For the past few years the average volume of water used to extinguish bonfires at popular events is approximately 40,000 litres or two fifths of the Island’s daily water consumption. […]

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  • Supporting Our Veterans – Get in Touch

    Did you or your partner or spouse serve in the UK’s Armed Forces, with the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the Army or the Royal Air Force? Or with the Merchant Navy in a vessel in support of the Armed Forces? If you did, please get in touch with the Governor’s Office to share or […]

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  • Exco Meeting – Tuesday, 15 October 2019

    A meeting of Executive Council will take place in the Council Chamber at 9.30am on Tuesday, 15 October 2019. The following item will be discussed on the Open Agenda: Ship Registry Policy: Registration Of Fishing Vessels, Commercial Vessels, Yachts And Pleasure Vessels This paper (ExCo Memo) is available online at the following link: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/councils/executive-council/. Members […]

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  • Careers Fair 2019

    The St Helena Community College held their biennial Careers Fair at Prince Andrew School on Wednesday, 9 October 2019. A welcome and brief remarks were given by Fair Coordinator, Cynthia Bennett, and Chairperson of the Education Committee, Councillor Clint Beard. In HE’s official opening speech, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook said: “I am pleased to have […]

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  • Ruperts and Jamestown Wharf Closure

    Port Control would like to advise that Rupert’s Wharf and beach area will be closed to the public with immediate effect and until further notice. This closure is due to the arrival of the MV Helena today, Thursday 10 October, and the fuel tanker – Stolt Ebony – arriving on Sunday, 13 October 2019. The […]

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