Ukrainian Flag To Be Flown On St Helena

In support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people – the flag of Ukraine will be flown at Plantation House, St Helena Airport, and Police Headquarters from Wednesday, 27 April 2022, until further notice. Minister for Safety, Security & Home Affairs, Jeff Ellick, requested the flag to be flown. Minister Ellick said: “We now have a […]

World Immunisation Week, 24-30 April 2022

25 April 2022

The World Health Organization recognises World Immunisation week each year during the last week of April.  World Immunisation Week focuses on the combined effort and action required to promote the use of vaccines to help protect people of all ages against all types of diseases.  The theme for 2022 is ‘Long life for all’.  It […]

Shortage of Medical Supplies

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the Pharmacy at the General Hospital is currently experiencing a temporary shortage of certain medical supplies, due to various logistical reasons.  Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected medical supply chains worldwide and medical professionals have controlled these situations by prescribing alternative medications for […]

Bunkers Hill Development Agreement Signed

A Development Agreement was signed between NG Development Company Limited and St Helena Government (SHG) on 22 April 2022 for phase one of a housing development at Bunkers Hill, Alarm Forest. This phase of development consists of 18 serviced plots. Bunkers Hill is one of seven Comprehensive Development Areas (CDA) in the 2012 Land Development […]

St Helena to Attend Red Ensign Group Conference 2022

A delegation from St Helena comprising representatives from the recently created Maritime Authority and Shipping Registry will attend the annual Red Ensign Group (REG) conference due to be held in the Isle of Man in July. Earlier this month the results of the III Code audit carried out by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) were […]

Statistics Update: Arrivals and Departures

Statistical updates for Arrivals and Departures and have been released on April 22, 2022 as follows: Arrivals and Departures, up to February 2022. Additional statistical series and indicators are available at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/, and published statistical reports, including Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the statistics reports and publications page of the SHG website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/statistics-reports-and-publications/. We welcome comments […]

Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio Closure

The Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio, including the Education Learning Centre, St Helena Research Institute, St Helena Community College, The Public Library Service, Career Access St Helena, and all schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, 26 April 2022, to allow staff to attend an Away Day.  Normal business will resume on Wednesday, 27 April 2022. […]

Honourable Speaker to attend Speakers Conference 2022 

The Honourable Speaker of Legislative Council, Cyril Gunnell, will depart the Island on Sunday, 24 April 2022, to attend the Speakers of the House of Commons and Overseas Territories Conference 2022. Thereafter, Mr Speaker will participate in Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meetings and also personal business. In the absence of the Speaker the Honourable Deputy Speaker […]

Museum Car Park and West Rocks area closure

The public is advised that the car park, located behind the Museum, and the area between Donny’s Bar and West Rocks, Jamestown, will be closed between 9am and 12 noon on Wednesday, 27 April 2022. This closure is to enable the Rock Guards to remove rock and debris which have accumulated on the hillside above […]

Airmail Service Update

The Post & Customer Services Centre would like to inform the public of the following updates regarding the airmail service: Via South Africa to the UK The airmail service via South Africa to the UK has now been established.  However, due to Customs restrictions in South Africa, the Post & Customer Services Centre is only […]