Road Maintenance Works In Lower Jamestown

The public is advised that the Roads Section will be carrying out maintenance works on Napoleon Street and Market Street, near the Bank of St Helena, between 7.30am and 3pm on Sunday, 6 March 2022. The roads will remain open whilst the maintenance works are being undertaken, but persons are advised to drive with caution […]

St Helena Police Community Surgery

1 March 2022

The St Helena Police Service would like to invite residents of Jamestown, Alarm Forest, Ruperts and the Briars to attend a Community Surgery at the Jamestown Community Centre on Tuesday, 8March 2022, between 7pm and 9pm. The Police team will be present to discuss any issues or concerns raised, answer any questions from residents and, […]

Sharks Valley Beach Clean-Up

Members of the St Helena Sea Rescue and St Helena Fire & Rescue teams, St Helena Government (SHG) Marine Section and the Portfolio Director of Safety, Security & Home Affairs, cleaned Sharks Valley Beach on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. The initiative came about after one of the Sea Rescue team members visited Sharks Valley beach […]

Peaks National Park Survey

The Peaks National Park is one of St Helena’s most prominent National Conservation Areas. The Park also contains globally significant and highly threatened cloud forest habitat that is vital to St Helena for biodiversity, water security and sustainable development, making the park a valuable asset for both locals and visitors. We are looking for your […]

Fish Processing Factory Refurbishment Project Update

At the formal meeting of Legislative Council in December 2021, the Minister for Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development, Mark Brooks, gave a public update on the progress of the Fish Processing Factory Refurbishment Project. The Project is being delivered in partnership between St Helena Government (SHG) and Saints Tuna Corporation (STC). At the time, the […]

Supplementary Appropriation (2021/22) Bill, 2022

The Supplementary Appropriation (2021/22) Bill, 2022, was published yesterday, Thursday, 24 February, and will be presented at the next formal meeting of the Legislative Council scheduled for Friday, 11March 2022. The Bill is now available on the St Helena Government website at the following link:  https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/legislative-council/bills-for-an-ordinance/. #StHelena #SupplementaryAppropriation #BillsforOrdinances SHG 25 February 2022

COVID-19 Paediatric Vaccines- Extended Period for Parental consent

The Health Services Directorate distributed information leaflets and consent forms this week to parents/guardians of children aged 5-11 years old.  The letter/consent forms offer the Paediatric COVID-19 vaccination to be administered within the coming weeks.   Following feedback from these parents/guardians requesting more time to consider this offer- the Health Services would like to advise that […]

Temporary Closure of Half Tree Hollow Clinic

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the Half Tree Hollow (HTH) Clinic will be temporarily closed with effect from Wednesday, 2 March 2022.  This closure is to allow essential electrical works to be carried out – it is estimated this work will take approximately two weeks to complete.  For the […]

Replica Water Fountain Installed In Front Of Canister

A Replica Water Fountain to replace the Rock Fall Water Fountain that was erected in memory of those who lost their lives through the rock fall incident in 1890 has been installed in front of the Canister, Jamestown. Cleaning of the fountain will be carried out by Waste Management Services. #StHelena #ReplicaWaterFountain SHG 24 February […]

Acting Portfolio Director Of Health & Social Care

Director of Children & Adults Social Care, Tracy Poole-Nandy, is currently acting as the Portfolio Director of Health & Social Care until further notice. During this time, Senior Manager and Public Guardian, Gavin (Jack) Thomas, is the Acting Director of Children & Adults Social Care. SHG 23 February 2022