St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Shy Road Closure

    11 February 2025

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Shy Road to be closed from Monday 17 February to Monday 03 March 2025 from 09:00 to 15:00. This is to enable staff from the Roads Section to carry out repairs to a section of the retaining wall that is deteriorating. During this closure only emergency services will […]

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  • General Election 2025

    10 February 2025

    Following discussions with Chief Minister Julie Thomas, HE Governor Nigel Phillips CBE has agreed, at the Chief Minister’s request, that the St Helena Legislative Council be dissolved on Monday 30 June, with a General Election scheduled to take place on Wednesday 03 September 2025. Section 76 (b) of The St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da […]

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  • St Helena Government and Bank of Saint Helena Seeking Feedback on Banking Services on St Helena

    6 February 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) and the Bank of Saint Helena (BOSH) would like to remind residents, businesses, and other users of banking services that they are still seeking feedback on the use of banking services on St Helena. This is part of an important initiative to modernise the island’s financial services, as outlined in […]

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  • Prince Andrew School to be Renamed

    6 February 2025

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) today announced it will be changing the name of the island’s only secondary school. This decision follows approval from the Portfolio Advisory Board, the Chief Minister, and Buckingham Palace. The school, currently named Prince Andrew School (PAS), believes this change is a crucial step in ensuring its name […]

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  • Reminder of Peaks National Park Closure

    5 February 2025

    The public are reminded that the Peaks National Park (PNP) is closed and will remain so for at least the next few months. The continued closure is necessary to minimise the spread of the plant pathogens that are present within the PNP and the potential for these to spread via foot traffic and destroy our […]

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  • Executive Council Approves Property Purchase and Disposal Policy 2024

    4 February 2025

    Following an extensive period of public consultation, on Tuesday 21 January 2025, Executive Council approved the Property Purchase and Disposal Policy 2024 (PDPP). The Property Service, part of St Helena Government’s (SHG) Economic Development Portfolio, is now using the policy to govern all property sales, lettings, and acquisitions.  This policy replaces the Land and Buildings […]

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  • Importance of Cancelling Appointments

    1 February 2025

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) would like to remind patients of the need to cancel any appointments that they no longer need or cannot attend, preferably at least the day before the appointment. Missed appointments cause considerable disruptions for other patients waiting to be seen by either a doctor or another health professional. […]

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  • Education Consultant to Visit St Helena

    31 January 2025

    Education Consultant, David Jeffrey, will be on-island from Tuesday 04 February to Tuesday 18 February 2025 to support the Education Review. Mr Jeffrey’s expertise will be instrumental in producing the final Education Review Report. During his visit, Mr Jeffrey will also be visiting Career Access St Helena, the Public Library, the St Helena Research Institute, […]

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  • Traffic Management Plan for Napoleon Street and Nose Gay Lane

    31 January 2025

    As part of the R2 and Side Path Road and Field Road Project, a Traffic Management Plan has been submitted for Napoleon Street and Nose Gay Lane to meet Condition 5 of the planning approval. The Planning Section previously issued a notice on 17 January 2025 regarding this submission (Planning Application 2020/87DoC5). The public are […]

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  • Executive Council Sitting as Planning Authority

    31 January 2025

    Thursday, 06 February 2025 Two development applications have been referred to Executive Council sitting as the Planning Authority. The Development Application is being referred to Governor-in-Council in accordance with Section 23(2)(b) of the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance 2013. An open session meeting will take place on Thursday 06 February 2025 commencing at 11:00 […]

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