New statistical publications: St Helena in Figures, and St Helena At A Glance

The St Helena Statistics Office have released two new publications, ‘St Helena in Figures’, and ‘St Helena At A Glance’. St Helena in Figures is a 16-page booklet with charts of indicators and trends about St Helena’s population and its economy; each chart is accompanied by a short commentary explaining the data and providing further […]

Congestion At The General Hospital And New Bridge

Since the closure of Side Path Road, various reports have been received about congestion between the General Hospital and New Bridge Pond area.  Whilst the contractor has in place Traffic Controllers during peak times, drivers are asked to park sensibly during other times of the day to allow the free flow of traffic. The public […]

Water Drainage Trials – Side Path Road

The public is advised that the contractor carrying out the rehabilitation works of Side Path Road will be undertaking water drainage trials below the Road tomorrow, Tuesday 30 November 2021. This will involve the discharging of water down the hillside to prove drainage locations. SHG29 November 2021

Police Appeal for Information- Theft at Longwood Golf Club

29 November 2021

St Helena Police are appealing for information relating to the theft of a sum of money, alcohol and chocolate from the Golf Club in Longwood. This burglary is suspected to have taken place between midnight and the early hours of Saturday, 13 November 2021.  The public is reminded that it is an offence to steal […]

COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations

26 November 2021

COVID-19 booster vaccines help improve the protection received from the first two doses of vaccine.  The booster should be administered from six months after the second dose was received, it will take up to 14 days after receiving the booster to build up further immunity.  It is safe to receive a different type of vaccine […]

New COVID Variant

St Helena Government and Ministers are aware of the new COVID-19 variant that has emerged in several African countries including South Africa. We are closely monitoring the situation and will take advice from the World Health Organization as well as the UK Health Security Agency. We would like to reassure you that the safety of […]

Police Appeal for Information, Theft of Electric Garden Appliance

St Helena Police are appealing for information relating to the theft of a Black & Decker Grass Strimmer. This incident occurred in the area of Longwood Gate during the evening of Friday, 19, and morning of Saturday, 20 November 2021. The public is reminded that it is an offence to steal property belonging to another […]

Community & District Road Grants 2021/22

The Infrastructure Section of the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio is pleased to advise the public that applications can now be made for funding for community and district roads.  Every successful application will receive a grant of up to £2,500 for raw materials and hire of a roller. Residents will be responsible for spreading […]

UK government and Overseas Territories leaders gather to discuss COVID-19, climate change and economic resilience

The Duke of Cambridge and the Foreign Secretary Liz Truss joined elected leaders and Overseas Territories representatives in London for the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), to discuss the global challenges facing the territories. At the conclusion of the JMC, UK ministers and Overseas Territories leaders agreed a joint communiqué. 24 November 2021

Mapping the Information Landscapes of St Helena

24 November 2021

A researcher from the University of Manchester is presently on the Island to work on a project running as part of the installation of the Equiano undersea cable, which will bring high-speed internet access to St Helena when activated in March next year. Dr. Drew Whitworth, of the Manchester Institute of Education, teaches on the […]