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  • ‘Stoptober’ St Helena 2024

    30 September 2024

    Stoptober, the annual campaign to help people quit smoking, is back. This year, the campaign is urging smokers in St Helena to join millions of others worldwide who have successfully quit smoking. Because smoking is a major public health concern, causing 7 million deaths annually, quitting smoking is one of the most effective ways to […]

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  • Isaac Greentree Achieves First-Class Honours in Computer Systems and Networks Engineering

    27 September 2024

    Isaac Greentree has graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Systems and Networks Engineering from Southampton Solent University. During his studies, Isaac excelled in both theoretical and practical aspects of his coursework. He particularly enjoyed the industrial consulting project, where he worked with real companies to provide solutions to real-world problems. His project involved […]

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  • Draft Data Protection Policy – Reminder of Closing Date for Feedback

    27 September 2024

    In September, St Helena Government invited the public to participate in the Draft Data Protection Policy consultation process. Opportunities for feedback were provided through public meetings, stakeholder engagement sessions, and by written submission. The public are reminded that the closing date for written feedback is Friday 04 October 2024. Your input is essential in developing […]

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  • Minister Martin Henry to Attend Blue Planet Alliance Conference in Hawaii

    26 September 2024

    Minister for Health and Social Care, Martin Henry, will be off island for an overseas visit from Saturday, 28 September to Saturday, 19 October 2024. A key highlight of this trip will be his attendance at the Blue Planet Alliance (BPA) conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, from Sunday, 6 to Friday, 11 October. The invitation to […]

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  • Royal St Helena Police Service and Customer Service Centre – Reminder on License Renewals

    26 September 2024

    The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) Service and the Customer Service Centre (CSC) are working together to ensure public safety and compliance with licensing regulations. Together, the RSHP and CSC wish to remind the community of their responsibility to ensure that all licences are renewed promptly. Effective immediately, the CSC will no longer provide reminders […]

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  • Arrival of MV Karoline

    26 September 2024

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 06:00 on Monday 30 September 2024. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The public are therefore advised that Jamestown Port and the whole of lower Rupert’s including the beach area will be […]

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  • Treasury and Economic Development Delegation Travel Overseas

    25 September 2024

    Minister for Treasury and Economic Development Mark Brooks, Financial Secretary Dax Richards, and Director of Economic Development Damian Burns will depart St Helena on Saturday 28 September 2024. Minister Brooks, Dax and Damian will be travelling to Gibraltar from 01 to 04 October 2024, to meet with officials from the Government of Gibraltar, Gibraltar Finance, […]

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  • Councillor Gillian Brooks Appointed As New Children’s Champion

    25 September 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Councillor Gillian Brooks as the new Children’s Champion. Councillor Brooks will take over the role previously held by Rosemary Bargo. As Children’s Champion, Councillor Brooks will be dedicated to advocating for the rights and well-being of children and young people in our community, aligning […]

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  • St Helena Flight Fare Promotion

    24 September 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) and Airlink are pleased to announce a special promotion on flights between South Africa and St Helena. Return flights starting at *£640 / ZAR14 820.00 will be available for sale from today, Tuesday 24 September 2024, through to Saturday 30 March 2025, for travel over the same time period. A limited […]

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  • World Maritime Day

    24 September 2024

    World Maritime day is celebrated on Thursday 26 September 2024. Rooted in a deep maritime history and seafaring traditions, St Helena recognises the pivotal role of those involved in maritime and the shaping of future maritime endeavours. By acknowledging World Maritime Day, St Helena underscores the crucial significance of prioritising safety practices to ensure secure […]

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