St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Waste Collection Services Experiencing Temporary Disruptions

    13 January 2025

    Waste Management Services (WMS) would like to advise that both Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) are currently non-operational due to mechanical issues, and there is no confirmed date for their return to service. To minimise disruptions to the domestic waste collection, the WMS team will be continuing to provide the collection without mechanical assistance which will […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme

    13 January 2025

    2024/25 MICRO PROJECTS – JAMESTOWN RUN The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to advise that following an open procurement exercise conducted in November 2024, SHG has entered into a contract with S.Doy Construction to install approximately 85 metre railing system at the Jamestown Run, which is directly below the Duke of Edinburgh Playground.  Works […]

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  • Public Consultation on Proposed Minimum Wage Increase

    10 January 2025

    The public are invited to participate in a consultation on proposed increases to the minimum wage for the period 2025/26 to 2027/28. Consultation Opportunities: Detailed figures for each option are available below:   Trajectories   Option 1 Option 2 Option 3  Hourly Annual   Hourly Annual   Hourly Annual  2025/26 £4.33 £8,443.50 £4.50 £8,775.00 £4.50 £8,775.00 2026/27 […]

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  • Better Health 2025

    9 January 2025

    ‘Make 2025 your fresh start’ St Helena Government is excited to announce the launch of the “Better Health 2025” campaign, encouraging residents to make positive lifestyle changes in the New Year. “Make 2025 your fresh start!” The campaign focuses on promoting overall well-being, emphasising that health goes beyond just weight loss. While weight management is […]

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  • Financial Aid Mission Delegation Press Conference

    9 January 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) will hold a press conference tomorrow, 10 January 2025 with the FCDO Financial Aid Mission (FAM) Delegation and local media. The event is scheduled to take place in the Governor’s office from 15:00 to 15:30 GMT. His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips, Chief Minister Julie Thomas and Deputy Director of FCDO’s Overseas […]

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  • Seven Seas Splendor Cruise Ship Visit

    9 January 2025

    The cruise ship Seven Seas Splendor will arrive in St Helena at 10.00hrs on Sunday 12 January 2025  with  662 passengers and 541 crew on-board.  Approximately half the passengers are booked on island tours. Tours will depart at 10:30 from Jamestown Wharf. It is expected that the passengers will carry the following currencies:  Euros, Dollars […]

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  • Customs Office Closure

    8 January 2025

    The public are advised that the Customs Office will be closed on Thursday, 09 January 2025 from 12:30 to allow the staff to attend a funeral.    Normal office hours will resume from Friday, 10 January 2025 from 09:00 The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation SHG 8 January 2025 http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh

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  • Closure of Port

    8 January 2025

    The public and all wharf stakeholders are advised that the Port of Jamestown will be closed today, Wednesday 8 January 2025 from 06:00 for the movement of containers and boats in preparation of the visit of the MV Seven Seas Splendor and the next call of the MV Karoline. Port users are asked not to […]

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  • Change To School Term Times

    7 January 2025

    It has become necessary to make changes to the published term times for the current academic year (2024-25) The public will be aware of a recent visit by a team from Hampshire, conducting an Education Standards Review on the primary schools provision.  This has led to a partnership with Hampshire and has generated access to […]

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  • Viral Respiratory Tract Infections

    7 January 2025

    Over the past few weeks, there have been a number people within the community with virus infections causing coughs, colds, headaches, and vomiting. No specific viruses have been identified on St Helena, but given that there are currently large outbreaks in the UK of influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, and SARS CoV19, as well as rhinovirus […]

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