Roots & Hooves Radio Programme

The Agriculture Section of the Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolio has recently started a series of radio programmes called ‘Roots & Hooves’ that will provide information to farmers, producers, and the general public on the services and support available. Through the regular radio programme, the Agriculture Section is aiming to increase general awareness around […]

STATISTICS UPDATE: POPULATION

Statistical updates for Population have been released on November 15, 2021 as follows: Population [LINK ], up to September 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 and suggestions […]

Career Access St Helena Office Closure, Monday 22 November 2021

17 November 2021

The public are advised that the Career Access Office in Jamestown will be closed from 1pm on Monday, 22 November 2021, for staff development.  Normal opening hours will resume from 9am on Tuesday, 23 November 2021. If you have an urgent enquiry please leave a message at tel. 25832 and we will get back to […]

White Ribbon Campaign 2021

17 November 2021

The annual awareness raising campaign – ‘Stand up and Speak out’ against Domestic Abuse – funded by the UN Development Programme St Helena Domestic Violence Project and coordinated by the Social Care Directorate, under the Health & Social Portfolio, will start on Thursday, 18 November, and end with a final awareness raising event on Friday, […]

Ministers and Collective Responsibility

17 November 2021

St Helena Government is aware that this week’s Executive Council Meeting was a departure from previous practice where a development application was considered by Governor in Council in a closed session. Under the present constitutional arrangements Executive Council must be collectively responsible for all decisions it takes. This constitutional requirement expressly ensures that the whole […]

Constituency Meetings

The public is invited to attend the first round of constituency meetings with the newly elected Legislative Council. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your Councillors and raise any issues you might have. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in your district. Constituency meetings will take place at 7pm as […]

St Helena Police Report, 8 -14 November 2021

During the week of Monday, 8, to Sunday, 14 November 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 60 reports, resulting in three arrests. Three persons were arrested for affray and have now been charged to appear before the Magistrates Court. Other reports made related to harassment, burglary, cultivating a controlled drug, concern for […]

Remembrance Sunday Service 2021

16 November 2021

The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who had served or survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday, 14 November 2021. His Excellency, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook and Mrs Rushbrook attended. The Right Reverend […]

Closure of Field Road

The Highways Authority has given approval to close Field Road from 9am to 4pm on Wednesday, 17, and Thursday, 18 November 2021.  This closure is necessary for Isaac’s Contractors to undertake urgent repairs on Field Road. During this closure only Emergency Services will be granted access, all other road users are asked to use the […]

Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts remain closed.

The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will remain closed to all members of the public until and throughout Tuesday, 16 November.  This extended closure is due to the MV Helena still being in port, and subsequent cargo operations taking place.  The closure will remain in place […]