Zero Tolerance of Abuse Policy in Healthcare Settings

The hospital can be a stressful place, especially for patients who are attending with injury or illness, but also for visitors and for staff. Most people show the courtesy and patience that is expected when they come to hospital with family or friends. Unfortunately however there have been occasional incidents in which members of healthcare […]

Bishops Bridge Refurbishment Contract Awarded

Following an open procurement exercise conducted in October 2022, SHG has entered into a contract with Ambledale Workshop Ltd of Nr Ladder Hill Rifle Range for the refurbishment of Bishops Bridge. These works will address the structural integrity of the bridge and associated health and safety issues.  The total value of this contract is £32,258.29 […]

New Years Honours 2023

HE Governor Nigel Phillips is pleased to announce the following New Year 2023 Honours Awards as endorsed by His Majesty The King, and to be published in the Overseas and International Honours list on Saturday, 31st December 2022: Jeremy Terence Roberts Jeremy Terence Roberts is being recognised for his dedication and commitment to revolutionising Information […]

Governor’s Christmas Message

Credit: UK Gov

25 December 2022

Governor Nigel Phillips CBE has issued the below Christmas message: “Christmas is always a special time of year, but this year has particular resonance, for it will be the first time since 2019 that our three communities have been able to welcome back friends, family members and visitors from afar without the need for quarantine […]

Chief Minister’s Christmas Message 2022

25 December 2022

The Chief Minister, Julie Thomas has issued the following Christmas Message. The festive season denotes a variety of events for different people.  Here on St Helena, Christmas for many is dedicated as a time for love, celebration, fun and laughter with family and friends.  For others, it may well be a time for reflection, reminiscing […]

New interim cargo shipping service provider announced

On Wednesday 21 December, the Executive Council agreed that SHG would proceed with entering into a contract with Meihuizen International to provide cargo freight shipping services to serve St Helena. This will be on a 12 month interim service. The transhipment service will begin in January 2023, with the first arrival of goods at St […]

Antisocial Behaviour In Castle Gardens And Surroundings

Once again, anti-social incidents have been reported in and around Castle Gardens over the weekend of 17 and 18 December 2022. St Helena Government (SHG) are working in unison to look at addressing the concerns of residents and the general public regarding this ongoing pattern of behaviour. Incidents including criminal damage, graffiti, underage drinking, urinating […]

Oil Pollution Preparedness And Response Training Delivered To Key Island Stakeholders

Elected Members, staff from St Helena Government (SHG), Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc, St Helena Airport Ltd, and the Saint Helena National Trust undertook a programme of Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC) Oil Spill Response (IMO Equivalent) Training earlier in the year. The training was delivered by consultants and trainers, John Tulloch […]

R2 Project – Side Path Road Reopening

Further to recent announcements, SHG confirms that Side Path Road will reopen to vehicular traffic and pedestrians from 3.30pm today, Tuesday 20th December. Road signs are in place at the top and bottom of the road to confirm that the speed limit remains 20mph, and no cycling is permitted up or down Side Path.  Side […]

Festival of Lights Road and Car Park Closures

The Highways Authority have given approval for the car parks on the Grand Parade and in front of the Court House to be closed from 4pm on Tuesday 20th December to accommodate Pilling Primary Schools’ Festival of Lights that evening. The organisers of the event would therefore appreciate if all vehicle owners can kindly remove […]