Change of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

4 April 2022

Mr Nigel Phillips CBE has been appointed Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in succession to Dr Philip Rushbrook. Mr Phillips will take up his appointment during August 2022. CURRICULUM VITAE        Full name:                             Nigel Phillips Married to:                             Emma Phillips Children:                               One daughter 2017 – present                     Governor of the […]

Maundy Thursday Safety Message

As we all know, Maundy Thursday is just around the corner, and it is traditional for residents to spend this time fishing at various locations around the Island. The Sea Rescue Service would like the community to stay safe during this period. If you are planning a fishing trip please inform family members of your […]

Amanda Milling, Minister of State, Op Ed St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, along with the sister Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, is part of a unique family that spans the globe, covering nine time zones. Whilst each member of the family is distinct, we are bound together by our shared values. Politics […]

Cancellation of Dispensary Bus at Half Tree Hollow Clinic- Monday, 4 April 2022

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that, due to staff illness, the Pharmacy in Jamestown is short staffed today, Monday 4 April 2022.  It is therefore not possible to operate the Dispensary bus at the Half Tree Hollow (HTH) Clinic today for the normal dispensing service.   Persons with appointments at the […]

Strategic Asset Disposal

St Helena Government (SHG) is inviting interested bidders to purchase by leasehold a number of state-owned properties: New Ground House Red Roof Veranda Quarters. Further details of these properties are included in the Strategic Asset List which is available on the Invest in St Helena page of the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/invest-in-st-helena/. Direct link: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Stategic-Assets-March-22-1.pdf. […]

St Helena COVID-19 status update

Following testing yesterday, 31 March 2022,  positive COVID-19 case(s) were identified in Home Quarantine. All COVID-19 protocols are being followed. Members of the public should remain alert and continue to practice good respiratory and hand hygiene. The public will be updated when there are no longer positive cases in quarantine. SHG1 April 2022

Blue Hill Public Transport Route To Continue For A Further Six Months

The public is advised that the monthly Public Transport route to Blue Hill will continue for a further six months in the first instance with effect from April 2022; the route will continue to operate on the last Thursday of each month. Colin’s Garage will continue to provide this service, departing Thompson’s Wood at 8.45am […]

Governor Receives Petition To Change Medical Referral Arrangement

HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook, on behalf of St Helena Government (SHG), has today, Friday 1 April 2022, been presented a petition by organiser John Cranfield and delegation – Tammy Williams and Tracey Corker. The petition calls for SHG to resolve that the Airlink hub from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg be moved to […]

Gross Domestic Product for 2020/21 estimated at £39.2 million

The Statistics Office has today released estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Income (GNI) for the 2020/21 financial year, together with revisions for some earlier years. GDP is a measure of the total value of all the goods and services produced on St Helena, and for 2020/21 it is estimated to have […]

Pollution Incident Training

The Safety, Security & Home Affairs and Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolios have collaborated to facilitate training for the development of St Helena’s Pollution Incident Preparedness and Response. St Helena’s unique environment is precious and we should all want to protect and preserve it. The training is suited to those who use, manage, handle, […]