St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Strengthening Border Security Through Joint Efforts

    7 November 2025

    The Safety Security and Home Affairs Portfolio is pleased to report that the skills and knowledge gained from training delivered by our Border Force colleagues in the UK earlier this year continue to enhance the capabilities of our Customs and Immigration Team. Building on this training, and through close collaboration between Customs & Immigration, and […]

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  • Port Closure

    7 November 2025

    The public are advised that on Tuesday 11 November 2025, Ruperts Port including the beach area and the whole of Lower Ruperts will be closed from 07:00 hours due to the movement of containers in preparation for the next call of the MV Karoline. Access to the Port will only be granted to those persons […]

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  • Airlink Flight Schedule to March 2027 Announced

    6 November 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) and Airlink are pleased to announce the release of an 18-month forward flight schedule to St Helena. Airlink will continue to operate its regular weekly Saturday service between Johannesburg (JNB) and St Helena (HLE), and monthly inter-island service between St Helena and Ascension, maintaining consistent connectivity. In addition, from mid-December 2026 […]

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  • Cruise Ship Visit – MV Azamara Pursuit

    6 November 2025

    The cruise ship Azamara Pursuit will arrive in St Helena at 07:00 on Friday, 7 November 2025. There are approximately 777 passengers and approximately 380 crew on-board.  Approximately 301 passengers are booked on island tours. Tours will depart at 09:00 from Jamestown Wharf. It is expected that the passengers will carry the following currencies:  Euros, Dollars and […]

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  • Police and Crime Panel Meeting Scheduled for November 2025

    30 October 2025

    A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Thursday 13 November 2025 from 13:00 to 15:00. This meeting will be held at the conference room in Customs House, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Temporary Director of Police and a question and answer (QA) […]

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  • SHG Welcomes ONE Creative Environments Team for New Prison Build Project

    30 October 2025

    A team from ONE Creative Environments, a UK-based, multi-disciplinary design company, recently concluded a visit to St Helena, focused on progressing the New Prison Build project. ONE Creative Environments, which holds significant international experience—including their recent work on the Tussac House extra care facility for the Falkland Islands Government—was commissioned by the St Helena Government […]

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  • Public Health Advisory: Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) Guidance

    30 October 2025

    Following the previous public announcement regarding the current outbreak, the Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) issues this advisory to provide clear and accurate information regarding the current increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases, particularly concerning guidelines for returning to school and work. About Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease HFMD is a very […]

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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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  • Remembrance Sunday 2025

    27 October 2025

    Remembrance Sunday falls on 9 November 2025. On that day The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena, Dale Bowers will conduct a Divine Service at the Cenotaph. His Excellency the Governor  and Mrs Phillips will attend. All persons wishing to take part in the Divine Service are asked to assemble at the Cenotaph by […]

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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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