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  • ST HELENA FISHERIES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

    11 April 2019

    St Helena Government (SHG) would like to advise that, despite a number of bids being received for the development of the St Helena Fish Processing Plant, none of the bids received fully complied with the tender criteria and as a result the procurement process will now be closed. SHG will now review options and next […]

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  • EXCO MEETING

    11 April 2019

    TUESDAY, 16 APRIL 2019 A meeting of Executive Council will take place in the Council Chamber at 9.30am on Tuesday, 16 April 2019. The following items will be discussed on the Open Agenda: Investment Strategy April 2019 Rules of Procedure of the Executive Council and the Duties of Members and the Clerk of Councils Government […]

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  • STAY SAFE WHILE FISHING

    10 April 2019

    ROCK FISHING Rock fishing or ‘fishing from the rocks’ is a cultural and traditional activity on St Helena. For many years, rock fishing has provided fishermen the opportunity to use the ocean surrounding St Helena to provide a fresh ‘catch’ for their family and friends. It is also a recreational pastime that is enjoyed by […]

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  • NEW ADDITION TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE

    10 April 2019

    Policy Advisor, William Spooner, has joined the Foreign & Commonwealth Office’ Governor’s Office on St Helena in a new role advising the Governor and providing an increased UK presence on the Island. William is a career civil servant having previously worked in the UK Ministry of Justice in its Security and Privacy Team, and before […]

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  • ST HELENA POLICE EASTER ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN – ‘SOME BUNNY LOVES YOU’

    10 April 2019

    St Helena Police are currently running an Easter Road Safety Campaign – ‘Some Bunny Loves You’ – to educate drivers and the public on the dangers and consequences of drunk driving and raise awareness of the effects of alcohol. The campaign will run until Tuesday, 30 April 2019.  At present, there are 32 people on […]

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  • ROAD CLOSURE – WHITE GATE TO WATER COURSE ROAD

    9 April 2019

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Environment & Natural Resources Directorate (ENRD): The Roads Section of ENRD would like to inform the public that the Highways Authority has given approval for the road from White Gate to Water Course Road to be closed from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday, 16 April, and Tuesday, […]

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  • ST HELENA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST TEACHING & LEARNING CONFERENCE

    9 April 2019

    The St Helena Community College will be hosting a Teaching & Learning Conference at Prince Andrew School from 8.45am to 3.45pm on Wednesday, 8 May 2019. This is a new initiative for the Education Directorate and is set to be an all-day conference involving everyone in the education sector, extending to those who support children […]

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  • St Helena Prison Officers undertake mental health awareness training in the UK

    8 April 2019

    Senior Prison Officer, Marianne Phillips, and Prison Officer, Ricardo Morana, have recently returned to St Helena following their two-week participation in the Overseas Territories (OTs) Mental Health Awareness Programme in the UK. This visit enabled both Marianne and Ricardo to spend a week in a UK prison to observe what provisions are being used within […]

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  • Stay safe while coastal walking or hiking

    4 April 2019

    Coastal Walking or Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities on St Helena.  Post Box and Blue Dot walks are among some of the popular trails available around the Island’s coastline. These walks appeal to both locals and visitors alike. Whilst these coastal walks give people the chance to experience St Helena’s rugged […]

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  • New Year Honours 2020 – Overseas list

    4 April 2019

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office invites nominations for the 2020 Queen’s New Year Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2020 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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