• C19 Country Classification Update of 16 September 2020

    The Statistics Office has published an update to the classification of countries based on their 14-day cumulative COVID-19 case prevalence rates and England quarantine status: please download the file here.

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  • ‘Napoleon 200’ Campaign Launched

    The new British Napoleonic Bicentenary Trust (BNBT) launched its ‘Napoleon 200’ Campaign – a range of events to tell the story of Napoleon on St Helena – to the public on Thursday, 10 September 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held entirely online. The Trust has two main objectives: To preserve the […]

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  • Lower Rupert’s Valley Development Project

    Lower Rupert’s Valley Development Project continues to progress Planned development will not encroach on areas of environmental and historical significance in Rupert’s including areas connected with the Liberated African History The Lower Rupert’s Valley Development Project continues to progress.  The Cargo Handling Facility is a key component of this Project.  Executive Council approved the Cargo […]

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  • Sally Young Successfully Completes Level 3 Course in Supporting Teaching and Learning

    St Paul’s Primary School Class Instructor, Sally Young, achieves Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning Sally studied alongside her teaching role in school Sally is currently working towards a Level 4 in Teaching and Learning Classroom Instructor at St Paul’s Primary School (SPPS), Sally Young, has successfully passed a Level 3 course in Supporting […]

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  • Governance Commission Public Engagement

    The Governance Commission has commenced their programme of public engagement on the two alternate systems of governance for St Helena (either a revised Committee system or a Ministerial form of government), that Professor Sarkin recommended as alternatives to the current committee system.  Members of the public wishing to provide comments or take part in discussions […]

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  • Update On September Charter Flight Details

    Titan Airways’ Boeing 757-200 at St Helena Airport (July 2020)

    St Helena Government (SHG) can confirm that this week’s charter flight is planned to proceed tomorrow, Wednesday 16 September, following a two-day delay due to poor weather conditions on St Helena. The flight, operated by Titan Airways using their Boeing 757-200 aircraft, will depart Stansted Airport, UK, at 1.15am (local time/BST) and is expected to […]

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  • Controlled Rock Removal -Wednesday, 16 September 2020

    © Google Maps

    The Rock Guards of the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate will be carrying out a controlled rock removal on the hillside of Rupert’s Valley between 9.30am and 2pm on Wednesday, 16September 2020. In the interest of public safety, all residents from Mr Colin Benjamin’s to Ms Carlene Bennett’s residence (inclusive) in Rupert’s Valley, are asked to […]

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  • Road Closures – Side Path And Field Road

    Side Path Road & Field Road © Google Maps

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Programme Management Unit (PMU): The Highways Authority has given approval for the following road closures: Side Path Road – from The Brow to Field Road junction – to be closed from 8am to 5pm on Saturday, 19 September 2020. Field Road – from Side Path Road junction […]

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  • Police Appeal For Information – Graffiti In Jamestown Area

    St Helena Police are currently investigating a number of criminal damage offences relating to the defacing (by graffiti) of Government property. The graffiti has been noted by Officers and members of the public in at least six different places within the Jamestown area (see photo). All the markings are of a similar style with slight […]

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  • Governance Commission Information Session for Young People – Register your Interest

    The Governance Commission will be holding an information session with the St Helena Youth Parliament from 6-8pm at Plantation House on Tuesday, 22 September 2020. The Commission will be discussing the two alternate systems of governance for St Helena (either a revised Committee system or a Ministerial form of government), that Professor Sarkin recommended as […]

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