St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Police and Crime Panel Meeting Scheduled for November 2025

    30 October 2025

    A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Thursday 13 November 2025 from 13:00 to 15:00. This meeting will be held at the conference room in Customs House, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Temporary Director of Police and a question and answer (QA) […]

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  • SHG Welcomes ONE Creative Environments Team for New Prison Build Project

    30 October 2025

    A team from ONE Creative Environments, a UK-based, multi-disciplinary design company, recently concluded a visit to St Helena, focused on progressing the New Prison Build project. ONE Creative Environments, which holds significant international experience—including their recent work on the Tussac House extra care facility for the Falkland Islands Government—was commissioned by the St Helena Government […]

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  • Public Health Advisory: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Guidance

    30 October 2025

    Following the previous public announcement regarding the current outbreak, the Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) issues this advisory to provide clear and accurate information regarding the current increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases, particularly concerning guidelines for returning to school and work. About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease HFMD is a very […]

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  • Road Closure: Bates Branch to Fairyland Junction

    30 October 2025

    The Highways Authority has granted approval for the temporary closure of the road from Bates Branch to Fairyland Junction in Blue Hill. This essential closure is required to allow the Forestry Section of the Environment and Natural Resources Portfolio (ENRP) to conduct necessary tree pruning operations. These specific trees, located in the Cason’s area bordering the road, have […]

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  • Remembrance Sunday 2025

    27 October 2025

    Remembrance Sunday falls on 9 November 2025. On that day The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena, Dale Bowers will conduct a Divine Service at the Cenotaph. His Excellency the Governor  and Mrs Phillips will attend. All persons wishing to take part in the Divine Service are asked to assemble at the Cenotaph by […]

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  • Minister Thrower Departs for Overseas Visit

    21 October 2025

    Minister Karl Thrower departed the island on Saturday, 18 October 2025, to represent St Helena at the Green Overseas Workshop on Utility-Scale Renewable Energy for Island Grids in Saint Eustatius. Minister Thrower will be attending alongside Geoffrey Augustus, Technical Manager, Electricity, Connect St Helena Ltd., and Paul Cherrett, Head of the Programme Management Office. The […]

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  • Action Required: All Users of Half Tree Hollow Container Park

    21 October 2025

    The Property Service is undertaking an exercise to establish an accurate record of all containers and tenancies within the Container Park at Half Tree Hollow. This information is vital for the Property Service to consider possible next steps for the site. All current users are required to contact the Property Service by Friday, 21 November […]

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  • Important Notice Regarding Contacting Dental Services Staff

    21 October 2025

    The Dental Clinic is committed to providing consistent and high-quality dental care to all residents. We value the dedication of our dental staff and their commitment to patient well-being. To ensure staff are able to maintain a proper work-life balance and provide focused professional service during operating hours, we must respectfully request the general public to […]

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  • Chief Secretary, Susan O’Bey Retires

    21 October 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) announced today that Chief Secretary, Mrs Susan O’Bey, has retired from her position as Head of the Public Service with effect from Friday, 17 October 2025. Mrs O’Bey served over 45 years with the SHG and as Head of the Public Service since April 2018, and the Government extends its […]

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  • Volunteers Needed for Major Incident Exercise at St Helena Airport

    20 October 2025

    St Helena Airport and Emergency Planning are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to participate in a major incident exercise to simulate an aircraft emergency. The outdoor exercise will take place on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, from 08:00 to 13:30 at the St Helena Airport. Volunteers are needed for the following roles: •Role playing of injured passengers •Distraught […]

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