St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Jacob’s Ladder Rehabilitation Contract Award

    23 June 2022

    In March 2021, Lord Michael Ashcroft KCMG, PC, made a generous donation of £300,000 to the British Napoleonic Bicentenary Trust to support the preservation of the built heritage on St Helena. One of the projects being funded from this donation is Jacob’s Ladder Rehabilitation. Following an open procurement exercise conducted in early 2022, SHG has […]

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  • Pollution Incident Training

    23 June 2022

    The Safety, Security & Home Affairs and Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolios would like to remind the public of the free training offered in relation to the development of St Helena’s Pollution Incident Preparedness and Response. Over the month of May, members of SHG and the NGO’s have received training in the use of […]

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  • Jacob’s Ladder Closure

    23 June 2022

    The Building Maintenance Section of the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio has contracted Adam Grocock to carry out maintenance on the lights on Jacob’s Ladder. The maintenance work will involve drilling and digging to remove and replace rusted light columns. In the interest of public safety, Jacob’s Ladder will be closed to pedestrians on […]

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  • Central Support Service Closure

    22 June 2022

    The Central Support Service will be closed on Friday, 24 June 2022, to allow staff to participate in their Away Day.  These office closures will include the IT Section, Transport Section, Press Office, Statistics Office, Central Human Resources & Organisational Development office, Legislative Council staff office, and the Archives. The Castle Reception will not be […]

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  • Health Services Directorate prepared for the lifting of quarantine

    21 June 2022

    The Health Services Directorate is preparing for the effects of lifting the requirement to quarantine upon arrival to St Helena. The Island is at an optimum stage to move forward with Living with COVID-19 and there are four contributing factors why this is the best time for the transition to happen:  Omicron is currently the […]

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  • Executive Council decide to lift quarantine requirements from August 2022

    21 June 2022

    Executive Council have taken a decision that with effect from Monday, 8 August 2022, quarantine will no longer be a legal requirement on St Helena. All restrictions will be removed and people will be able to visit St Helena without needing to quarantine. This decision to remove quarantine follows the announcement made in May 2022 […]

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  • COVID-19 Proof of vaccination and pre-departure testing for passengers departing on Saturday, 2 July 2022

    21 June 2022

    The Health Services Directorate would like to advise passengers booked on the Airlink flight scheduled to depart St Helena on Saturday, 2 July 2022, of the following requirements prior to their departure: Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination: All passengers will be asked for a proof of COVID-19 Vaccination upon arrival in Johannesburg. Passengers who have received […]

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  • Dietitians Week 2022, 20-24 June 2022

    21 June 2022

    Dietitians’ Week 2022 is recognised by the British Dietetic Association between Monday, 20, and Friday, 24 June. The week aims to raise the voice and visibility of dietitians with the slogan ‘Know your worth, show your worth’ to celebrate the impact and value of Dietitians. Many of you already know a dietitian can help with […]

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  • Constituency Meetings

    21 June 2022

    Elected Members are currently holding a round of constituency meetings. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your District Representative and raise any issues you might have. Constituency meetings will take place at 7.30pm as follows: Date Venue Wednesday, 22 June Kingshurst Community Centre   Wednesday, 22 June Blue Hill Community Centre   Thursday, […]

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  • Plaque unveiled to commemorate HMS Waterwitch crew

    20 June 2022

    A ceremony to unveil a plaque on the Waterwitch Monument to commemorate additional crew members who served on the Royal Navy vessel, HMS Waterwitch (1839-1843), took place at the Castle Gardens, Jamestown, on Friday, 17 June 2022. The ceremony included a prayer of remembrance by the Right Reverend Lord Bishop Dale Bowers MBE and an […]

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