Arrival of the MV Helena

The MV Helena is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Monday, 12December 2022, at 6.30am where she will come alongside the Jetty at Ruperts and cargo operations will commence. The public is therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public […]

Public Consultation on draft Immigration Policy

The Immigration team would like to thank the public for attending the consultation for the proposed updates to the draft Immigration Policy. During the month of November 2022, SHG officials, accompanied by Ministers held the following public consultation meetings on the draft Immigration Policy: Date Venue Attendees Monday, 7 November Jamestown Community Centre 21 Tuesday, […]

Police update on incidents over weekend of 7 and 8 October

On the weekend of 7 and 8 October, areas of the Jamestown Wharf and around the Castle were temporarily cordoned off to allow the Police to undertake investigations into several reported incidents. Since then the Police have conducted extensive investigations into the reported events. This culminated in the caution of a male for minor criminal […]

Cyber Security Awareness Survey launched

Ahead of SHG’s Cyber Security Awareness Campaign being launched in January 2023, the SHG Cyber Security Team would like to gauge the current overall public awareness of cyber security on St Helena. In order to achieve this, a cyber-security awareness questionnaire has been published. The questionnaire can be completed in either hard copy or electronic […]

Isaac Greentree and Marcella Mittens Attend 11 Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Trinidad and Tobago

9 December 2022

Isaac Greentree and Marcella Mittens have recently returned from the 11th Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) that took place in Port of Spain, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The CYP is a Commonwealth Parliament Association (CPA) programme that brings together participants aged 18-29 representing the nine CPA regions, with the event running over the course of […]

Legislative Council to go into Recess

Legislative Council will go into recess from Saturday, 17 December 2022, to Monday, 2 January 2023. Normal business will resume from Tuesday, 3 January 2023. During recess Legislative and Executive Council will not meet to conduct business unless of an urgent nature.  Constituents needing to discuss urgent matters can contact the Council representative in their district during this time. […]

Legislative Council Meeting – Friday, 16 December 2022

The ninth meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Friday, 16 December 2022, at 10.30am in the Council Chamber. This meeting is open to members of the public and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The Order Paper includes one Bill, twelve Questions for oral response and five Motions. Nine Sessional Papers […]

Drugs Amendment Bill 2022 to be presented to Legislative Council

In October 2022, the Executive Council considered proposals to amend the legislation concerning controlled substances. Specifically, to make provision for an exemption from the restrictions on the importation, supply and possession of personal care, wellness and food and drink products derived from cannabis and that contain the controlled drug tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The Executive Council has […]

RRS Discovery St Helena Scientific Expedition Begins

8 December 2022

After lots of planning, and several failed attempts since 2020 due to COVID-19, the Royal Research Ship (RRS) Discovery has arrived in St Helena’s waters. Local scientists Elizabeth Clingham, Leeann Henry, Joachim Naulaerts, Kirsty Jones, Cerys Joshua and Kirsten Augustus have boarded the vessel for nine days of exciting scientific expedition on the high seas. […]

St Helena All Party Parliamentary Group elects new Chair

Chair of the APPG Amanda Milling and UK Rep Kedell Worboys

7 December 2022

On Wednesday, 30 November, the St Helena All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) met in London at the Palace of Westminster to elect a new chair. The St Helena APPG is an informal, cross-party group formed by Members of Parliament and Members of the House of Lords who share a common interest in promoting and supporting […]