• Watch List Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed Between St Helena and UKG – 12 February 2025

    A Press Statement on 17 October 2024 highlighted that SHG and the UK Government (UKG) had approved an arrangement in regards to the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)/Chagos Archipelago. On Wednesday, 12 February 2025, Jeffrey Ellick, Minister for Safety, Security and Home Affairs (SSHA), and The Rt. Hon Lord David Hanson, Minister of State for […]

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  • Apprenticeship Week Celebrated on St Helena: 10 – 16 February

    This week, 10 to 16 February, marks Apprenticeship Week, a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of apprenticeships to both individuals and the community. Career Access St Helena (CAS) is proud to highlight the numerous benefits of apprenticeship programmes and encourage individuals to explore this exciting pathway to career success. The value of Apprenticeships Apprenticeship […]

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  • Cyber Security Awareness Campaign Follow-Up Survey

    In light of the Equiano internet cable project enabling faster and less restricted internet access, St. Helena Government (SHG) launched a Cyber Security Awareness and Training Campaign in February 2023. Led by Cyber Security Awareness and Training Officer, Gareth Drabble, this campaign included the distribution of educational posters, radio jingles and videos. In-person presentations and […]

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  • Notice for Port Closure

    The public and all wharf stakeholders are advised that the Port of Jamestown will be closed from 06:00 on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, for the movement of containers and boats and will reopen as soon as practical. This is in preparation for the next call of the MV Karoline and the cruise ship. Port users […]

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  •  Education Review Public Meetings

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio will hold a public meeting on 25 February at 19:00 in the Main Hall at Prince Andrew School. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the community with an update on the Education Review’s interim findings and potential next steps. The Education Review will evaluate St Helena’s education […]

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  • Constituency Meetings – March 2025

    Constituents are invited to attend the district meetings to be hosted by Councillors next month. These will have a largely open agenda to enable constituents to make their priorities known, put forward suggestions and ask questions. Feedback will be provided on matters raised in previous meetings, if this has not already been given. The constituency […]

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  • Celebrating St Helena’s Day 2025: Call for Event Organisers

    St Helena Government is keen to hear from organisations who have an interest in organising this year’s St Helena’s Day celebrations – a chance to celebrate and showcase our island’s community spirit and unique culture. As the organising body, you will have the creative freedom to design an authentic St Helenian experience for the community. […]

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  • Shy Road Closure

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Shy Road to be closed from Monday 17 February to Monday 03 March 2025 from 09:00 to 15:00. This is to enable staff from the Roads Section to carry out repairs to a section of the retaining wall that is deteriorating. During this closure only emergency services will […]

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  • General Election 2025

    Following discussions with Chief Minister Julie Thomas, HE Governor Nigel Phillips CBE has agreed, at the Chief Minister’s request, that the St Helena Legislative Council be dissolved on Monday 30 June, with a General Election scheduled to take place on Wednesday 03 September 2025. Section 76 (b) of The St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da […]

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  • St Helena Government and Bank of Saint Helena Seeking Feedback on Banking Services on St Helena

    The St Helena Government (SHG) and the Bank of Saint Helena (BOSH) would like to remind residents, businesses, and other users of banking services that they are still seeking feedback on the use of banking services on St Helena. This is part of an important initiative to modernise the island’s financial services, as outlined in […]

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