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  • The Duke Of Edinburgh Begins Four-Day Official Visit To St Helena

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at St Helena earlier today to begin his four-day visit to the island. This is the first time The Duke is visiting St Helena, and the first visit by a member of the Royal Family since the Princess Royal visited in 2002. St Helena is the UK’s […]

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  • Registering For Flu Vaccinations

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio would like to inform the public that Flu vaccination clinics will be held during the month of February 2024. The following persons will be eligible for the initial rollout of the vaccine: •           Adults aged 65 years and over •           Pregnant women •           Anyone living in a residential/nursing home […]

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  • Road Closure – Phillip John’s Shop to Scotland Roundabout

    The Highways Authority has given permission for the road closure between Philip John’s shop to the Scotland roundabout to be extended to include Thursday 1 February 2024 between 09:00 and 15:00. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to continue trial works with new the slurry machine. This closure is needed to complete the […]

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  • Informal Legislative Council Meeting Notice

    The public are hereby notified that in accordance with Standing Order 27 Rule 6 (a), an informal meeting will be convened on Friday 26 January 2023 in the Safety Security and Home Affairs Meeting Room at 10:30. This meeting is convened for Elected Members to consult and vote on additional submissions of Expressions of Interest […]

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  • Additional Public Transport for Duke of Edinburgh Public Events

    Additional public transport will be available for journeys on Wednesday 24 January and Friday 26 January. This is to accommodate those wishing to attend the two public events for the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit. The fares will be the same as the current published fares for public transport. Wednesday 24 January Blue Hill Area A […]

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  • Temporary Closure Of Parking Spaces In Jamestown

    The public are reminded that the parking spaces directly outside the Court House and all car parks on the Grand Parade, including those directly in front of the Public Gardens in Jamestown will be closed from 18:00 on Tuesday 23 January 2024 to 12:30 on Wednesday 24 January. This closure has been authorised by the […]

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  • Additional Public Transport For Duke Of Edinburgh Public Events

    Additional public transport will be available for journeys on Wednesday 24 January and Friday 26 January. This is to accommodate those wishing to attend the two public events for the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit. The fares will be the same as the current published fares for public transport. Wednesday 24 January Blue Hill Area A […]

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  • Additional Public Transport For Duke Of Edinburgh Public Events

    Additional public transport will be available for journeys on Wednesday 24 January and Friday 26 January. This is to accommodate those wishing to attend the two public events for the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit. Wednesday 24 January St Paul’s and Half Tree Hollow Area Service provided by Colin’s Garage will depart White Gate at 09:15 […]

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  • Public Holiday Declared To Mark Visit Of His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh – Public Events Announced

    To mark the occasion of the visit of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, acting in accordance with section 5(2) of the Public Holidays Ordinance, the Governor has directed that Wednesday 24 January 2024 shall be observed as a public holiday. A public notice was issued to this effect on 16 January 2024. On […]

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  • Further Unsettled Sea Conditions Expected – Update

    St Helena is expected to experience a continued north westerly swell from Wednesday 17 January 2024 through to Sunday 21 January 2024. This is likely to cause some unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage […]

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