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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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  • Road Resurfacing Project – November Schedule

    28 October 2025

    The Roads Section would like to inform the public of further upcoming essential resurfacing works scheduled to begin in November 2025. These improvements are vital for maintaining the quality and safety of St Helena’s road network and are UK-funded through the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). With effect from Tuesday 4 November, the Roads Section […]

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  • Information Sheet: Elected Members Meetings and LegCo Forums

    27 October 2025

    Purpose The document outlines the objectives and format of Elected Members Meetings and LegCo Forums.  Both are essential for effective communication, coordination and informed decision-making within our ministerial system of government.  While Ministers hold executive responsibility, all Elected Members share a collective role in shaping sound governance and representing community interests.  Elected Members Meetings Purpose […]

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  • EDIP Playgrounds Project – Public Update

    23 October 2025

    On 19 August 2025 the Property Service announced the Playgrounds Project, a new initiative to create modern, safe, and inclusive recreation areas for families at the existing playground in Half Tree Hollow (Lower Graveyard) and at Longwood Green. This project is part of the £30 million Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), funded by the UK […]

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  • Restart A Heart Day 2025: Teaching the Next Generation How to Restart a Heart

    23 October 2025

    On 16 October 2025, the ambulance team from the Health and Social Care Portfolio returned to St Helena Secondary School to train Year 9 students in CPR and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). This event marks our continued commitment to ‘Restart a Heart Day’, a global initiative promoting early intervention in cardiac emergencies. During […]

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  • Councillor Champions Announced

    22 October 2025

    The Legislative Council is pleased to announce the appointment of a new group of Councillor Champions, each dedicated to advancing key areas of community life and public interest on St Helena.    New Areas of Focus:  This year’s appointments introduce five new Champion roles: Each champion will work with stakeholders, organisations, and the wider community […]

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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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