St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • CLOSURE OF VETTING CERTIFICATE OFFICE

    12 December 2024

    The Royal Saint Helena Police Service would like to advise the public that an expedited service will be offered for any Vetting Certificate applications received between Monday, 16 December and Wednesday, 18 December 2024. Applications for Vetting Certificates will not be processed between Monday, 23 December 2024 and Thursday, 2 January 2025. Electronic applications for […]

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  • Arrival Of MV Karoline

    12 December 2024

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Saturday 14 December 2024 at 06:00. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The public are therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and whole of Lower Rupert’s including the beach area, will be […]

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  • Public Transport Service – Monthly Route 4 Service: Blue Hill Area

    12 December 2024

    The SHG-operated Public Transport Service will operate the monthly Route 4 service on Thursday, 19 December. The route will depart from the Blue Hill area, arriving at Head O’Wain approximately 08:48. It will then proceed to the Thompsons’ Wood and Barren Ground areas before heading into Jamestown. The return journey will depart from the Grand […]

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  • SHG Services Opening and Closing Times: Festive Period 2024/25         

    10 December 2024

    All SHG Portfolios/services will be closed on 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 January 2025. Details of opening hours between 24 and 31 December 2024 are shown below.  Normal business will resume on 2 January 2025 unless otherwise stated. SHG Directorate Service Details Central Support Service Castle Reception Open from 08:30-12:00 on 24, 27, […]

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  • White Gate Road Closure

    10 December 2024

    Please be advised that the road from White Gate to ‘W’ Road will close with immediate effect and until 15:00 today, Tuesday, 10 December 2024. The Highways Authority has approved this emergency closure to allow the Roads Section to remove a tree that is obstructing the road. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause […]

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  • Councillor Robert Midwinter Attends Gender – Based Violence Seminar

    10 December 2024

    Councillor (Cllr) Robert Midwinter departed the island on Saturday 19 October 2024 to attend a Legislative Strengthening Seminar in London. This seminar, organised by the CPA UK, aimed to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Modern-Day Slavery (MDS). This seminar, a follow-up to the one held in Nairobi, Kenya in November 2023, provided Cllr Midwinter with […]

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  • Health and Social Care Portfolio Highlights Malaria Awareness

    9 December 2024

    The Chief Medical Officer has confirmed hospitalisation of two individuals with cases of malaria. They are currently receiving appropriate medical care. This resulted from the individuals recently travelling to a region known for high malaria risk. Public Health officials are monitoring the situation closely for any additional cases. Important Note: Malaria is not contagious and […]

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  • International Civil Aviation Day 2024

    7 December 2024

    St Helena joins the global aviation community in celebrating International Civil Aviation Day. This day highlights the critical role of international civil aviation connecting the world and driving social and economic development, especially in a geographically challenged territory such as St Helena. To mark this special occasion on St Helena, travellers are reminded of the […]

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  • Review of Governance and the Implementation of the Ministerial System: Public Meeting to be Held 11 December 2024

    6 December 2024

    A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, 11 December 2024, at Half Tree Hollow Community Centre at 19:00 to discuss the ongoing review of St Helena’s governance and ministerial system introduced in 2021. This review, commissioned by the Legislative Council, supported by the Governor and the UK Government, aims to assess whether the effectiveness […]

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  • New Optometry Service For St Helena

    5 December 2024

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) is excited to announce the launch of a new, advanced optometry service, marking a significant milestone in eye care for our community. Up until now St Helena relied on annual visits from optometrists, with spectacles taking up to four months to arrive. Now, under the guidance of optometrist […]

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