St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • UK Financial Aid Mission Delegation to Visit in January 2025

    23 December 2024

    Three representatives from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will arrive in St Helena on Saturday 4 January 2025 to participate in the Financial Aid Mission (FAM) discussions for the 2025-26 financial year. Expected on island are Adam Pile, the Deputy Director of FCDO’s Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate; Hugh Thomas, Economic Advisor, […]

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  • St Helena Attracts Further Investment Under Approved Investor Scheme

    19 December 2024

    The Trade and Investment team within SHG are responsible for managing the Approved Investor Scheme (AIS). This scheme provides duty relief incentives for businesses investing in St Helena. These incentives are designed to attract investments that are sustainable, create local jobs, reduce import dependence, and add value to local products and services. So far this […]

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  • Education Portfolio Office Closure

    18 December 2024

    The Administration Office of the ELC, St Helena Community College, St Helena Research Institute and Career Access St Helena will close their offices on Friday 20 December 2024 from 11:00. The Public Library in Jamestown will also be closed on Friday 20th December 2024 from 11:00. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, 21 December 2024. […]

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  • His Excellency the Governor to Depart the Island

    18 December 2024

    His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday, 21 December 2024. The Governor is taking two weeks leave before returning back to St Helena on Saturday, 4 January 2025 Stephen Thwaites, Development Attaché, will be sworn in as Acting Governor until Governor Phillips’ return. #StHelena #GovernorDeparts www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ www.twitter.com/StHelenaGovt SHG18 […]

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  • Re-opening of High Peak Post Box Walk and the Hardings and Casons Forest Nature Trail

    18 December 2024

    The public are advised that the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio have received the results of the soil testing in sites across the Peaks National Park, which determined whether or not the plant pathogen phytophthora was present. It has been confirmed that two popular walks where soil testing was found to be negative for […]

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  • Closure of Forestry and Agriculture Sections of ENRP Portfolio

    17 December 2024

    The Forestry and Agriculture Sections of the ENRP Portfolio will be closed on Friday, 20 December 2024 from 16:00. Normal services will resume on Thursday, 2 January 2025. Livestock and Veterinary emergencies contact: 26162 Forestry emergency services contact:  65394 or 65268. The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. SHG 17 December […]

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  • Closure of Immigration

    17 December 2024

    The public are advised that the Immigration section of the Safety Security and Home Affairs Portfolio will be closed for business on Friday 20 December 2024 from 12:00 Normal opening hours will resume on Monday, 23 December 2024 from 8:30 The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. SHG 17 December 2024 […]

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  • Treasury Closure

    13 December 2024

    The Treasury will close from 11:30 on Friday 13 December 2024 to allow staff to attend their end of year function. These office closures will include the Central Finance Office at the Castle, Income Tax Office, Benefits Office and Procurement Office in the Post Office. Normal business will resume on Monday 16 December at 08:30. […]

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  • Festival of Lights: Parking at the Grand Parade

    13 December 2024

    The public are advised that Pilling Primary School (PPS) will host their Festival of Lights Parade on Wednesday 18 December 2024 commencing at 19:30. Vehicle owners are kindly requested to remove their vehicles from the Grand Parade/Court House area on Wednesday 18 December by 16:00 to allow the school to prepare for the evening’s event. […]

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  • Minister Martin Henry to Depart Island During Recess Period

    13 December 2024

    Minister for Health and Social Care, Martin Henry, will be off island during the recess period from Sunday, 15 December 2024 to Saturday, 4 January 2025. Minister Christine Scipio will be responsible for the Health and Social Care Portfolio in Minister Henry’s absence and can be contacted by email via christine.scipio@helanta.co.sh, christine.scipio@sainthelena.gov.sh or by telephone […]

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