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Press Releases

  • Contract Signed for Wastewater Management Design Consultancy

    11 October 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce that they have entered into a contract with MPAMOT Africa (PTY) Ltd from Cape Town, South Africa to develop wastewater solutions for Half Tree Hollow and Jamestown.   MPAMOT Africa is a multidisciplinary engineering and development consultancy with more than 27 years’ experience within the Infrastructure, Transportation, […]

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  • Helena Walters Achieves Foundation Degree in Dental Technology

    11 October 2024

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio is pleased to announce that Helena Walters, Trainee Dental Technician, has successfully completed a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology from the University of Worcester. This two-year full-time course provided Helena with a comprehensive education in both removable and fixed prosthodontics (dentures), as well as anatomy and chemistry. In addition […]

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  • Michael Thorpe Case Adjourned

    9 October 2024

    The trial of Michael Thorpe, which was scheduled to be heard by St Helena Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 9 October 2024, has been adjourned. The trial  will now be heard on Wednesday 6 November 2024. There will be no hearing of the matter at court today. #StHelena #JudicialServices

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  •    Apply for a Chevening Scholarship

    3 October 2024

    Applications are now open for the 2025 Chevening scholarships intake and will close on 5th November 2024.  Chevening offers a period of one year’s study in the UK for a Master’s degree.  The programme is fully funded by the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and is aimed at those with leadership qualities and those […]

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  • St Helena Legislative Council Welcomes Senior Clerk from House of Commons

    2 October 2024

    The St Helena Legislative Council, in collaboration with the House of Commons Speaker’s Office, is pleased to announce the visit of Liam Laurence Smyth CB, a distinguished Senior Clerk from the House of Commons. Mr Smyth will be providing invaluable technical advice to the Legislative Council during his stay on the island. Representing the Rt. […]

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  • New Stamp Issue-‘The Blue Belt Programme’

    30 September 2024

    The Post and Customer Services Centre is pleased to announce the release of a new stamp issue entitled “The Blue Belt Programme”, released today, Monday 30 September 2024. The issue features images of sea creatures found in St Helena waters during the 2019-2020 marine survey, and consists of: The stamps and souvenir sheet will be […]

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  • ‘Stoptober’ St Helena 2024

    30 September 2024

    Stoptober, the annual campaign to help people quit smoking, is back. This year, the campaign is urging smokers in St Helena to join millions of others worldwide who have successfully quit smoking. Because smoking is a major public health concern, causing 7 million deaths annually, quitting smoking is one of the most effective ways to […]

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  • Isaac Greentree Achieves First-Class Honours in Computer Systems and Networks Engineering

    27 September 2024

    Isaac Greentree has graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Systems and Networks Engineering from Southampton Solent University. During his studies, Isaac excelled in both theoretical and practical aspects of his coursework. He particularly enjoyed the industrial consulting project, where he worked with real companies to provide solutions to real-world problems. His project involved […]

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  • Draft Data Protection Policy – Reminder of Closing Date for Feedback

    27 September 2024

    In September, St Helena Government invited the public to participate in the Draft Data Protection Policy consultation process. Opportunities for feedback were provided through public meetings, stakeholder engagement sessions, and by written submission. The public are reminded that the closing date for written feedback is Friday 04 October 2024. Your input is essential in developing […]

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  • Minister Martin Henry to Attend Blue Planet Alliance Conference in Hawaii

    26 September 2024

    Minister for Health and Social Care, Martin Henry, will be off island for an overseas visit from Saturday, 28 September to Saturday, 19 October 2024. A key highlight of this trip will be his attendance at the Blue Planet Alliance (BPA) conference in Honolulu, Hawaii, from Sunday, 6 to Friday, 11 October. The invitation to […]

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