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  • Temporary One Way Traffic System

    26 February 2024

    Tuesday 27 February and Wednesday 28 February 2024 – Cruise Ship Visits The public are advised that a temporary one way system will be in place Tuesday 27 February and Wednesday 28 February 2024 from 09:00 to 16:00 on both days.   The one way system will be in place in the direction of Gordons […]

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  • Car Park Closure – Behind The Museum, Jamestown

    26 February 2024

    The public are advised that the Roads Section will be carrying out slurry works at the car park, located behind the Museum in Jamestown, between 09:00 and 15:00 on Thursday 29 February 2024. Parking in this area will be unavailable whilst the slurry works are being carried out. Therefore drivers are asked to vacate any vehicles located […]

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  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf – Tuesday 27 February And Wednesday 28 February

    26 February 2024

    The Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Tuesday 27 February and Wednesday 28 February 2024. This is due to the arrival of two cruise ships, the MSC Poesia and MV Azamara Pusuit. Access will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with […]

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  • Peaks National Park Pathogens and Closure Update – Access to Halley’s Observatory Restored

    26 February 2024

    The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio (ENRP) has been made aware of people entering the Peaks National Park without authorisation. The public are reminded that parts of the Peaks National Park are closed to prevent the spread of the tree diseases affecting our endemic plants. These areas will remain closed as long as is […]

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  • Call for nominations for UK State (2025 New Years Honours) and St Helena Territorial Awards

    26 February 2024

    Nominations are now being invited for the following awards. UK STATE AWARDS – 2025 NEW YEARS HONOURS  Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over and above what normally is expected. This can include making a difference to the community or in a specific field of work, innovation […]

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  • Applications For Second ‘St Helena Open Oceans Fund’ Are Now Open

    23 February 2024

    Today, as the first recipient of the St Helena Open Oceans Fund is out on the open ocean sailing to Cape Town, applications for the next recipient of the grant are being invited. The fund provides grants to enable a Saint, or somebody closely connected to the island, to take part in a Wavysail trip […]

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  • Primary Schools’ Athletics Day

    23 February 2024

    The primary schools will be hosting their annual Athletics Day at Francis Plain on Friday 1 March 2024.  All parents, guardians and members of the public are invited to attend.  The sports will start at 09:45 and end at approximately 14:30. As this is a school event, the primary sector would appreciate if all spectators […]

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  • Police Reforms to Improve Scrutiny, Transparency and Community Relations Announced

    23 February 2024

    Last year it was announced that a number of reforms to policing would take place as part of a wider reorganisation to the structure of St Helena Government (SHG). These reforms to the Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) are aimed at strengthening transparency, performance management, community confidence and assuring the continued development of our policing […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Pipeline Phase Two Approved

    21 February 2024

    At the Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday 24 October 2023, the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP): Phase Two Pipeline was approved. The Phase Two Pipeline outlines EDIP’s priority projects over the next five years. The programme is split into two stages. The focus of stage one will be the planning activities that will set […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme Micro Projects – Middle Landing Steps

    20 February 2024

    The Programme Management Office is pleased to advise that following an open procurement exercise conducted in December 2023, SHG has entered into a contract with Ambledale Workshop Ltd to undertake renovation and refurbishment of the Middle Landing Steps at the Wharf in Jamestown.  Works are due to commence on site from Monday 26 February 2024 […]

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