St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Minister Mark Brooks to Depart Island on Overseas Leave

    20 February 2025

    Minister Mark Brooks will depart the island on Saturday 22 February 2025 for a period of overseas leave in Cape Town, South Africa. During the two-week period that Minister Brooks is away, he will also utilise this opportunity to undertake meetings in relation to his ministerial work. The Minister is scheduled to return to the […]

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  • Expression of Interest – Member of National Honours and Awards Committee.

    19 February 2025

    The National Honours and Awards Committee is seeking Expressions of Interest for a new member. This committee plays a vital role in recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to our community through national honours and awards. The position will become vacant on Sunday 16 February 2025, and the appointment will be made by the […]

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  • Road Closure – The Arch, Jamestown (Sea Front Access)

    19 February 2025

    The Highways Authority has approved the road going through The Arch in Jamestown (leading to the sea front) to be closed to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians on Wednesday 5 March and also on 12 March from 13:00 to 15:30. This closure is necessary for essential repairs to the arch structure by the Building Works […]

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  • Customs and Immigration Closure

    18 February 2025

    HM Customs & Immigration would like to advise the public that their offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, 19February 2025.  Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 20 February from 09:00. HM Customs & Immigration would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in advance for their understanding […]

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  • Expression of Interest – Chair of Land Development Control Authority

    17 February 2025

    The position of Chair of the Land Development Control Authority will become available from 10 March 2025. The Governor’s Office invites all persons interested in this position to complete the relevant form for return to Mrs Kerry Lane in the Governor’s Office by Friday, 28 February 2025. The duties of the Land Development Control Authority […]

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

    14 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

    14 February 2025

    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

    14 February 2025

    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

    14 February 2025

    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

    13 February 2025

    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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