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  • SHG enter into agreement with new shipping provider

    18 December 2023

    SHG is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with a new provider of ocean freight services for St Helena. This is the culmination of a near 12 month process to identify a new provider. Following assessment against the tender criteria, MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping GmbH & Co. (MACS) was determined to […]

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  • SHG Services Opening Hours – Christmas/New Year 2023/24 – Reminder

    18 December 2023

    All SHG Portfolios and services will close on 25 and 26 December 2023 and on 1 January 2024. The following table provides details of opening hours between the 22 and 29 December 2023. Normal business will resume on 2 January 2024. Unless otherwise stated, the following Services will close at 4pm on 22 December 2023 […]

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  • UK Government and British Overseas Territories agree to closer collaboration

    15 December 2023

    The UK Government and elected leaders of the British Overseas Territories have agreed a new Joint Declaration. The Declaration defines a new, more collaborative and ‘modern partnership’ between the UK and the OTs – one that’s based around our shared democratic values and respect for human rights. As part of the declaration, the UK and […]

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  • Public Consultation On Draft Waste Management Policy Begins

    14 December 2023

    A public consultation on a draft Waste Management Policy for St Helena has begun. The public consultation will close at 16:00 on Friday 5 January 2024. St Helena Government (SHG) acknowledged the need for a Waste Management Policy and Implementation Plan in 2020, primarily to plan for environmental changes that are likely to impact the […]

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  • Central Support Services Closure

    14 December 2023

    The Central Support Service along with the Treasury department at the Castle will be closed from 12:00 on Friday 15 December to allow staff to attend the end of year function. These office closures will include the Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Chambers, and Judicial Services, Statistics Department, Legislative Council staff office. Staff in the Treasury […]

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  • Post and Customer Services Centre Closure – Friday 15 December

    14 December 2023

    Customers are advised that the Post and Customer Services Centre will close at 1pm on Friday 15 December 2023. Normal business will resume at 8.45am on Saturday 16 December 2023. Benefit recipients that collect their payments from the centre are advised that, if not collected by 1pm on Friday 15 December, benefits can be collected on […]

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  • SHG Services Opening Hours – Christmas/New Year 2023/24

    13 December 2023

    All SHG Portfolios and services will close on 25 and 26 December 2023 and on 1 January 2024. The following table provides details of opening hours between the 22 and 29 December 2023. Normal business will resume on 2 January 2024. Unless otherwise stated, the following Services will close at 4pm on 22 December 2023 […]

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  • Improving Essential Equipment In Overseas Territories Programme Update – Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio

    11 December 2023

    In November 2022, SHG announced that St Helena would receive funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s bespoke 2022/2023: Improving Essential Equipment in Overseas Territories’ Programme. St Helena was allocated up to £1,800,000 for the purchase of equipment of critical importance to the Island, in areas including healthcare, emergency services, port operations, road maintenance […]

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  • Improving Essential Equipment In Overseas Territories Programme Update – Safety, Security & Home Affairs Portfolio

    11 December 2023

    In November 2022, SHG announced that St Helena would receive funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s bespoke 2022/2023: Improving Essential Equipment in Overseas Territories’ Programme. St Helena was allocated up to £1,800,000 for the purchase of equipment of critical importance to the Island, in areas including healthcare, emergency services, port operations, road maintenance […]

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  • Ports Safety Equipment Inspections

    8 December 2023

    Port Control will be carrying out weekly inspections at the ports of both Jamestown and Rupert’s. These inspections are required to ensure that all safety equipment such as life rings, fire extinguishers and the Island’s navigational aids are in good working order. The public are asked to contact Port Control by telephone on 22750 if […]

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