News

Midweek Flights to St Helena – Summer Season 2020/21 and 2021/22

Additional mid-week flights from Cape Town to St Helena between December and February 2020/21 and 2021/22 Provides greater options and certainty to visitors, tour operators, local private sector and the travelling public Presents opportunities for twin-destination holidays in Cape Town and St Helena Additional mid-week flights between Cape Town and St Helena will be available […]

St Helena Health Services work to combat Chronic Diseases

Chronic Disease Management Conference highlights deteriorating health of the St Helena community Greater Chronic Disease Management across Health Directorate Combatting Chronic Diseases is a multi-sectional approach In a Chronic Disease Management Conference held at Prince Andrew School on Thursday, 23 January 2020, senior SHG Officials including HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook, staff members from the […]

Developments in Children & Adults Social Care

Children & Adults Social Care increases supported accommodation offer for adults with disabilities and additional needs Respite unit for children and adults with additional needs and disabilities to be developed Over the past 12 months the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate (C&ASC) has begun to improve the overall accommodation offer for children and adults […]

St Helena Digital Economy Forum 2020 – Registration Open

Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum taking place on St Helena between 23 and 27 March 2020 International and local registration now open Sponsorship packages available The Commonwealth Digital Economy Forum – ‘Shifting landscapes and trends’ – hosted by St Helena Government, Enterprise St Helena and the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) will take place on St Helena […]

International Day Of Education 2020

“The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. Here on St Helena we are very fortunate. SHG recognises a child’s right to education and through the Education Ordinance, 2008, ensures that we are legally bound to provide education to […]

ExCo Meeting – Tuesday, 28 January 2020

Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 28 January 2020, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following Open Agenda items: Public Solicitors Fees St Helena World Heritage Status These papers (ExCo Memos) are available online at the following link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/councils/executive-council/. Members of the public who would like to view hard copies of the […]

St Helena Water Levels

22 January 2020

Surface flows continue to decline despite recent rainfall Current water stocks are around 40,000 cubic metres (35%) Consumption for the week fall within target levels At least a few weeks of heavy rainfall is still needed to help replenish stocks Despite recent spells of rain, especially in the mornings, surface flows to the Island’s reservoirs […]

St Helena Court of Appeal

The following is a Public Announcement from Judicial Services:  The St Helena Court of Appeal will be sitting in the United Kingdom on Thursday, 23 January 2020. The Court will be considering two criminal appeals against sentencing which were handed down from the St Helena Supreme Court. Those appeals are in the cases of Stevens […]

Sea Conditions

Emergency Planning would like to inform the public that a north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena on Saturday, 25, to Tuesday, 28 January 2020. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public is reminded to use caution when accessing the Seafront area and Rupert’s Jetty and advised […]

St Helena Beat Surgeries

St Helena Police Officers will be holding ‘Beat Surgeries’ in various places around the Island over the coming months. These surgeries are designed to take place in busy areas where it is easier for more people to attend. Members of the public are encouraged to use these surgeries to raise any concerns or issues affecting […]