Visit of Research Vessel Thalassa

A French research vessel Thalassa is currently anchored in James Bay after conducting research around the Island – measuring meteorological and oceanographic parameters, ocean currents, temperature profiles, and sampling surface water. The vessel is coming directly from La Palmas and has been at sea for 17 days. As per St Helena’s mandatory COVID-19 quarantine and […]

St Helena COVID-19 Status Update: 17 March 2022

Following routine testing on Wednesday, 16 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. SHG17 March 2022

Public Library Temporary Closure – Update

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Public Library Service will not open on Monday, 21 March 2022, as previously advertised, but will stay closed until further notice. The Public Library Service would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. SHG16 March 2022

My Whole self

16 March 2022

The St Helena Government (SHG) Public Service is proud to be supporting ‘My Whole Self 2022’ – a campaign launched by Mental Health First Aid England which advocates for workplace culture change. In February 2021, 75 senior managers from across the organisation participated in three half-day Mental Health Aware courses which laid the groundwork by […]

Safeguarding Week Launches- Friday, 18 March 2022

Safeguarding week is being launched on St Helena this Friday, 18 March 2022, with particular focus around online safety for both children and adults. The internet is more accessible than it has ever been on St Helena and this will only continue with the Equiano Cable going live in the near future. Throughout Safeguarding week, […]

Arrival of The MV Helena

15 March 2022

The MV Helena is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Thursday, 17 March 2022, and will dock alongside Ruperts Jetty. Cargo operations will start on Thursday, 17 March, and should be completed by Saturday, 19March 2022. The public is therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach […]

Report Of Illegal Fishing In St Helena Waters Update

St Helena Government Marine Enforcement Section is aware of recent media reports of a Taiwanese longline vessel Chien Tsao (number 332) fishing inside St Helena waters. The Marine Enforcement Section has been investigating the event with the UK’s Blue Belt Surveillance and Intelligence Hub. Media reports were made based on observations from an Automatic Identification […]

Hospital equipment to be returned

The Health Services Directorate is appealing to any persons who may be in possession of medical equipment that is no longer in use such as crutches, zimmer frames, shower chairs, or any other equipment that was issued by the Health Services Directorate. The Health Services Directorate would appreciate if these items could be returned to […]

Commonwealth Day 2022

Speaker of the House and St Helena CPA Branch President Cyril Gunnell raising the Commonwealth Flag

14 March 2022

Commonwealth Day 2022 was celebrated on St Helena with an assembly held at Prince Andrew School (PAS) today, Monday 14 March 2022. This year’s Commonwealth Day theme is ‘Delivering a Common Future’. During the assembly the Speaker of the House and St Helena Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Branch President, Cyril Gunnell, delivered a welcome speech and […]

COVID-19 Proof of Vaccinations and Pre-Departure testing for Passengers departing on Sunday, 27 March 2022 

Passengers booked on the Airlink flight scheduled to depart St Helena on Sunday, 27 March 2022 may be asked for a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate or letter upon arrival in Johannesburg and/or the UK. If you have been vaccinated for COVID-19 on St Helena and require a letter stating that you have been vaccinated here, this […]