St Helena Population Projections 2022 to 2051 Released

The St Helena Statistics Office has today released new population projections for 2022 to 2051. Population projections are produced to help policy makers and businesses understand how current demographic patterns are likely to shape the future size of different groups of the population. The projections use the baseline population from the 2021 Population Census, estimates […]

Scotland Embankment Stabilisation Contract Awarded

Following an open procurement exercise conducted in December 2021, St Helena Government has entered into a contract with Grocock’s Contractors of Trap Cott for the Scotland Embankment Stabilisation Project which is the construction of a reinforced concrete retaining wall and masonry repair works at a residence in Scotland, St Pauls.  The total value of this […]

Maldivia Car Parking Contract Awarded

Following an open procurement exercise conducted in December 2021, St Helena Government has entered into a contract with Clint Stevens of Half Tree Hollow for the construction of a car parking area adjacent to Maldivia Road, Upper Jamestown. This Project is being funded under the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Micro Projects and will comprise […]

COVID-19 Processes and Procedures for all arrivals

During the recent round of Constituency meetings concerns were raised with Ministers on the COVID-19 procedures and processes for arrivals at St Helena Airport. Ministers were also concerned about the transmissibility of the new variant. Following a review of the processes and procedures carried out at St Helena Airport, Ministers were reassured that the Airport […]

Prisoners In HMP Create Artwork For Christmas Festivities

Prisoners in HM Prison, Jamestown, created artwork for the Christmas and New Year festivities (see photos here) following a request from a member of the community. Prison Manager, Jay Kendall, commented: “Ensuring prisoners are engaged in activities such as education, training and employment are key to reducing reoffending and improving resettlement outcomes.   “It was […]

COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations Available- January 2022

5 January 2022

Click here for FAQ’s on COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations The COVID-19 booster vaccination will be available to all eligible members of the public from Monday, 10 January 2022.  If you are aged 18+ and if you have received your second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine more than three months ago, you are invited to receive a […]

Lower Ruperts Closure

5 January 2022

The fuel tanker MT Sarah is expected to arrive at St Helena tomorrow, Thursday 6 January 2022. Port Control would like to advise the public and boat owners that the whole of Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public on Thursday, 6, Friday, 7, and Saturday, 8 January 2022, and […]

Contract Awarded For Stormwater Management And Road Base On Side Path Road

Following an open procurement exercise conducted in October/November 2021, St Helena Government (SHG) has entered into a contract with Isaac’s Contractors Ltd, to undertake Stormwater Management and construction of the road base on Side Path Road for the total sum of £355,640. The contract was signed on Monday, 20 December 2021, and works will commence […]

His Excellency The Governor To Depart The Island

4 January 2022

His Excellency, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook, will depart St Helena for Ascension Island tomorrow, Wednesday 5 January, until Tuesday, 25 January 2022. Head of the Governor’s Office, Greg Gibson, will be Sworn In as Deputy Governor for this period. Governor Rushbrook will then travel to the UK on 25 January before returning to the St […]

New Year Honours Award 2022

Vanessa Thomas-Williams

4 January 2022

HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook is pleased to announce the following New Year Honours 2022 Award, as endorsed by Her Majesty the Queen, to be published in the Overseas and International Honours List on 1 January 2022: Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) to Mrs Vanessa Thomas-Williams, Nursery Officer, Terrestrial […]