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Missing Person Police Appeal Update
9 October 2025
Today, as a result of a report of a missing person, the Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) activated its missing person procedures, together with its partner agencies. During the course of our initial inquiries, RSHP issued an appeal to the public seeking any information of the last known whereabouts of Mr Greg Coleman. The RSHP […]
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First Aid Training Courses Now Open for Registration
9 October 2025
The Ambulance Service is offering an accredited Qualsafe ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ training course, open to all St Helena Government (SHG) staff and members of the public. The one-day course will be held at the St Helena Community College from 09:00 to 16:00 on the scheduled dates. This course provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills […]
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Police Appeal: Help Locate Missing Man
9 October 2025
The Royal St Helena Police are appealing for the public’s assistance to urgently locate Greg Coleman. Mr Coleman, a 34-year-old man from Levelwood, was last seen at approximately 22:00 last night, Wednesday, 8 October 2025. He was reported missing by his family this morning, and search teams have been actively looking for him since. The police […]
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Customs and Immigration Office Closure
9 October 2025
The Customs and Immigration office at Liberation House in Rupert’s will be closed to the public on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 due to staff training. Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 16 October 2025. We thank the public for their understanding.
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St Helena Government Commences Work to Refine Immigration Ordinance
8 October 2025
Following the recent revocation of the Immigration Ordinance commencement date of 01 October 2025, the St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to report that priority work has begun on refining the legislation. The revision to the Ordinance will ensure closer alignment with the policy intent whilst also adequately protecting the community’s needs. It is expected […]
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Executive Council Sitting As Planning Authority – Tuesday, 14 October 2025
7 October 2025
A development application has been referred to Executive Council sitting as the Planning Authority. The Development Application is being referred to Governor-in-Council in accordance with Section 23(2)(b) of the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance 2013. An open session meeting will take place on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 commencing at 09:30 where Executive Council will […]
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Commonwealth Parliamentarians from CPA St Helena Branch to Address Global Issues and Examine Parliamentary Democracy at 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados
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7 October 2025
Hon. Derek Thomas from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) St Helena Branch is currently attending one of the largest annual gatherings of Commonwealth Parliamentarians that is taking place this week at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) hosted by the Parliament of Barbados and the CPA Barbados Branch. The flagship event will bring together over […]
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Extinct Giant Earwig Fossil Remains Discovered in Sharks Valley Cave
7 October 2025
The St Helena Government (SHG) welcomes a significant finding from the latest international scientific expedition, which offers critical new insights into the island’s lost biodiversity and creates a renewed focus on conservation in the eastern part of the island. Whilst searching for fossil bird bones in a cave in Sharks Valley, a team comprising researchers […]
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Air Freight Arrangements to St Helena Island
6 October 2025
St Helena Government (SHG) has been receiving a number of complaints from freight forwarders and importers regarding delayed air freight via the Airlink service from Johannesburg. Whilst best efforts are made to ensure air freight arrives on time without delay, there are a number of factors that may impact the ability to get goods to […]
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Emergency Planning Relocates to Seaport House, Rupert’s
6 October 2025
Members of the public are advised that the Emergency Planning Department have relocated from the Sea Rescue Base to Seaport House, Rupert’s. Anyone wishing to contact Emergency Planning can still use the following contact details: • Telephone: +290 25052 • Email: anel.obey@helanta.co.sh
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