• St Helena Commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day

    The St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA) yesterday hosted a series of events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, honouring the sacrifices and contributions of both international and local heroes to the Allied victory in Europe. The day began outside The Canister with solemn Readings of the Proclamation by Cllr Robert […]

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  • Speaker To Attend Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference 2025

    The Speaker of St Helena Legislative Council, the Hon Cyril K Gunnell, will depart the island on Sunday 11 May 2025 to attend the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference (COTSC) 2025 in Westminster, London, by invitation of the House of Commons Speaker, the Rt. Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, from 13 to 16 May […]

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  • HM Customs and Immigration Services – Amended Opening Hours

    As previously announced, and as a result of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Migrant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, HM Customs and Immigration are undertaking specialised training over the next six weeks. Due to the varied scheduling requirements of this essential training, a weekly opening hours schedule will be in effect and will be published […]

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  • Provisional Register of Electors Published

    The Provisional Register of Electors for 2025 has now been published by Gazette. You can access the Gazette and the Provisional Register on the SHG website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EX-GAZ-52-Provisional-Register-of-Electors-May-2025.pdf or by contacting any of the Assistant Registration Officers. A list of officers can be found at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-information/elections/. Alternatively you will be able to view the register […]

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  • Temporary Adjustments To HM Customs and Immigration Services

    As previously announced, and as a result of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Migrant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, HM Customs and Immigration are undertaking specialised training over the next six weeks. Due to the varied scheduling requirements of this essential training, a weekly opening hours schedule will be in effect and will be published […]

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  • 80th Anniversary of VE Day: Marking Allied Victory and St Helena’s Wartime Contribution

    As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May, the St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA) will hold a series of commemorative events, with the support of various island agencies and partners, to remember the significant contribution of the island to this crucial Allied effort. VE Day marks the […]

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  • Provisional Register of Electors to be Published

    The Provisional Register of Electors for 2025 will be published on Friday 9 May 2025. Following its publication, eligible persons will have until 16:00 on Friday 23 May 2025 to submit applications using Form ‘A’ to amend the provisional register. If you have St Helenian Status as defined by law (Immigration Ordinance, 2011), are ordinarily […]

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  • VE Day Commemoration Service

    ROAD AND PARKING SPACES CLOSURE Approval has been given for the closure of the road and all carparks in the area of the Cenotaph at the seafront on Thursday, 8 May 2025, from approximately 10:40 to the conclusion of the event, to accommodate the VE Day wreath-laying ceremony. The day’s programme will include: Appropriate signage […]

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  • Resident Translators Needed

    The Emergency Planning Department is seeking resident’s on-island who can translate languages other than English. These persons would be part of a volunteer group ready to assist in emergencies involving visitors with limited English. To register interest please contact the Deputy Emergency Planning Manager, Anel O’Bey, via email through: anel.obey@helanta.co.sh or by telephone on 25052, […]

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  • Customs Closure

    HM Customs would like to inform the public they will be closed to merchants and consolidator cargo on Tuesday, 06 May 2025. This closure is due to the delayed arrival of the South Africa Airlink Flight. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.  The public are thanked in advance for […]

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