R2 Side Path Road Update

The Rehabilitation of Side Path Road Project continues to progress. To date, four Contracts have been awarded on Side Path Road.  Contract 1 and Contract 2 which were the Hillside excavation and Excavation of the existing road base were awarded to Isaacs Contractors and both contracts were successfully completed last year. Contract 3 which is […]

Ruperts Cargo Handling Port Facility Update

Works are progressing on the Container Freight Station Project at Ruperts. All earthworks have been successfully completed as well as the concrete retaining walls. Construction of the concrete slabs is underway and three bays of nine have been casted which equates to a 33% completion. All slab casting has been programmed for completion in mid-February.  […]

William Knipe Gains Diploma In Teaching & Learning

Prince Andrew School Teacher, William Knipe, has recently achieved a Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching & Learning (level 5) following two years of study. The course consisted of two modules – Teaching & learning in action and Developing professional  practice – and was led by on-Island Teacher Trainers, Garry Cameron, Frazer Stone, and Julia Cavesmith, […]

Unique Opportunity for St Helena (VVIP Visit) – Update

Ministers would like to thank the community for their overwhelming engagement and response to the Unique Opportunity for St Helena (VVIP trip) proposal consulted on last week. The majority view from the feedback received via the radio phone-ins, public meeting, email and in informal conversations with the public supported the proposal but genuine concerns were […]

Waste Management Services Offer Free Bin Loan For Quarantining Customers

Does your family/friend require additional waste storage for a quarantine period? Waste Management Services (WMS) operate a free bin loan service for quarantining customers. A bin can be collected from Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS) prior to the quarantine period, at the end of which it must be thoroughly cleaned and then returned to HPLS […]

STATISTICS UPDATE: ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

Statistical updates for Arrivals and Departures and have been released on February 01, 2022 as follows: Arrivals and Departures, up to December 2021. 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 […]

STATISTICS UPDATE: POPULATION

Statistical updates for Population have been released on February 01, 2022 as follows: Population, up to December 2021. Additional statistical series and indicators are available at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/, and published statistical reports, as well as Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the relevant statistics pages of the SHG website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/reports/ and https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/bulletins/. We welcome comments and suggestions on any of […]

COVID-19 Update

St Helena Government (SHG) wishes to confirm that an alleged breach of quarantine has been reported to the police. SHG is not in a position to comment further as to do so may prejudice the matter.  SHG 4 February 2022

Update: A Unique Opportunity for St Helena

Ministers would like to thank the public for their participation in the feedback sessions regarding the proposed VVIP trip.  Ministers acknowledge that this was announced at short notice due to the unusual circumstances, however we would like to thank the public for their engagement during the past week.    As a result of the feedback […]

St Helena Police Report – 17 – 30 JANUARY 2022

4 February 2022

For the two week period Monday, 17 January, to Sunday, 30 January 2022, Police dealt with a total of 72 reports and calls for service – five of these related to the same group of individuals. There were six arrests. These arrests were for breach of bail, mental health, drink driving, and assaults. Other reports […]