Open session of Governor in Council Meeting, Thursday, 9 December 2021

An open session meeting of Governor in Council will take place on Thursday, 9 December 2021, in the Council Chamber starting at 1pm to discuss the following Development Applications:  Proposed Development of a Satellite Earth Station Facility, Horse Point, Bottom Woods Proposed Construction of a Workshop, Office, Carpentry Shop and Storeroom (Retrospective Application) Proposed Installation […]

The Queens Baton Relay 2021/22

7 December 2021

The Queen’s Baton was officially welcomed to St Helena on Sunday, 5 December 2021, by H.E the Governor Dr Governor Philip Rushbrook and St Helena’s, Commonwealth Games Association’s (CGA) President, Nick Stevens. The CGA were the organisers for the Batons busy two day schedule. The Baton came from Botswana and St Helena was the 17th […]

International Civil Aviation Day

The Inaugural Flight operated by Airlink (previously known as SA Airlink) on 14 October 2017

7 December 2021

Today is International Civil Aviation Day when we recognise the vital role aviation has in boosting global social and economic development and connecting people, cultures and businesses across the world. With the commencement of scheduled air services to St Helena on 14 October 2017, St Helena forms part of this only rapid worldwide transportation network […]

Mail Announcement

The Post & Customer Services Centre would like to inform customers that they are currently accepting packages & letter mail for the upcoming December flight to the UK only.  Due to the uncertainty for carriage of mail to Ascension, airmail for Ascension will NOT be accepted on this occasion. The closing date for airmail to […]

Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts Closure – Update

The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to members of the public from Tuesday, 7 December, through to Friday, 10 December 2021.  This is due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf and Lower Rupert’s […]

COVID-19 Booster/Vaccinations

The Health Services Directorate would like to offer the opportunity for a booster or first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to any persons booked for travel on the outward bound Titan Airways flights, scheduled to depart St Helena to: Ascension Island on: Sunday, 12 December 2021,  Wednesday, 5 January 2022, Thursday, 6 January 2022 London, Stansted […]

Jamestown Wharf & Lower Ruperts Closure, 7-10 December 2021

The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to members of the public from Tuesday, 7 December, through to Friday, 10 December 2021.  This is due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts […]

Start of COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out for Young People

3 December 2021

The COVID-19 vaccination roll-out programme for children and young persons aged 12-17 years began on Thursday, 2 December 2021, in the Lecture Theatre at Prince Andrew School, where the Health Services Directorate’s vaccination team had set up a vaccination centre.  The School’s Student President, Amy Thomas, and Vice President, Jamie Peters, were the first young […]

STATISTICS UPDATE: ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

Statistical updates for Arrivals and Departures and have been released on November 29, 2021 as follows: Arrivals and Departures, up to October 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 […]

Poppy Appeal 2021

Central Support Services would like to extend sincere thanks to all who supported this year’s fund raising in aid of the Poppy Appeal Fund. Special thanks are extended to Mike Durnford and the St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA) for leading the appeal on behalf of SHG and to the team of Guides and Brownies who […]