• Avian Influenza Outbreak In South Africa – Update

    There has been a ban on the importation of certain poultry products from South Africa since 11 July 2021, due to the epidemic of a significant strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) called H5N1.The following products originating from, produced in, or repackaged in South Africa were and still are banned until further notice: (a) […]

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  • Expressions of Interest: Hospitality Services

    St Helena Government’s, Visitor Information Services (VIS) invite Expressions of Interest to provide hospitality services for medium to large scale events. There would be requirements for: Local catering companies that would be able to provide and cook food for approximately 100 people preferably to include St Helena dishes, BBQ meals and higher end ‘sit down’ […]

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  • Expressions Of Interest – Chair Of Public Accounts Committee

    The Governor’s Office invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the position of Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Following the General Election in October, St Helena will move to a new Ministerial Government. Whilst Council Committees will cease to exist, the PAC will continue as an important body tasked by the Constitution of St […]

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  • Contract Awarded For Construction Of The Container Freight Station (CFS) Yard

    Following an open procurement exercise conducted in April/May 2021, St Helena Government (SHG) has entered into a contract with John Isaac, of Isaac’s Contractors Ltd, to undertake the construction of the Container Freight Station Yard in Lower Ruperts Valley. The total sum of the contract is £342,432.44. The contract was signed on Monday, 6 September […]

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  • Jamestown Swimming Pool temporarily closed

    Members of the Public are advised that the Jamestown Swimming Pool is temporarily closed with immediate effect.  The public will be kept updated on when the Pool will reopen.  SHG13 September 2021

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  • Arrangements for Surgery

    St Helena Government is pleased to confirm Dr Chawdhery has accepted a position of Locum General Surgeon at the General Hospital.  We are looking forward to welcoming him to the Island on the next flight. In the meantime, there is currently no resident surgeon on-Island, therefore, the Health Service Directorate’s, Acting Senior Medical Officer, Dr […]

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  • HMS Protector visits St Helena to help safeguard waters

    Royal Navy ship HMS Protector is visiting St Helena to help safeguard the Island’s marine environment, undertaking monitoring to combat potential Illegal, Unreported  and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and conduct Hydrographic Surveys. Her arrival has been welcomed by the people and Government of St Helena. During HMS Protector’s presence in the Island’s waters, the Royal Navy […]

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  • Public Library Closure

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    The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: The Public Library will be closed on Monday, 13, and Tuesday, 14 September 2021, to allow the continuation of tree surgery works in the Castle Gardens. The Library will reopen as normal at 9.30am on Wednesday, 15 September 2021. The public is […]

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  • All you need to know about nominating a candidate for General Election 2021

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  • The role of Executive Council

    A General Election will be held on Wednesday, 13 October 2021. The closing date for candidate nominations is 12 noon on Wednesday, 29 September 2021. This year’s Election will be historic – the first under a ministerial system of Government. Leading up to the General Election we continue to provide regular information articles on how […]

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