St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • GIS Day on St Helena

    20 November 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) was pleased to celebrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day yesterday, 19 November 2025. GIS Day is an annual global event that highlights the importance of geographic literacy and demonstrates how GIS technology helps solve real-world challenges. GIS: A Key Tool for St Helena’s Development GIS is a powerful system for creating, […]

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  • St Helena Strengthens Marine Pollution Preparedness Through IMO Oil Spill Response Training

    19 November 2025

    Personnel from across the St Helena Government (SHG) and key stakeholders have successfully completed International Maritime Organization (IMO) Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation (OPRC) Levels 1, 2 and 3 training, delivered by Ambipar Response Ltd between 21–30 October 2025. The programme, funded by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) through the FCDO’s OT […]

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  • Tourist Office Closure

    18 November 2025

    The Tourist Office will be closed from 13:00 tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 November 2025. Normal operations will resume from 08:30 on Thursday, 20 November 2025. The Tourist Office would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and the public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.

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  • Road Closure – Longwood Avenue

    18 November 2025

    The Road Section would like to inform the public of a planned temporary road closure on a section of Longwood Avenue from 09:00 on Monday, 24 November through to 15:00 on Sunday, 30 November 2025. This closure is necessary to safely carry out major layer upgrades on the section of road between the entrance of […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    13 November 2025

    St Helena is expected to experience unsettled sea conditions from Thursday 12 November 2025 to Sunday 16 November 2025, in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are advised to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period. Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay and […]

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  • Tourist Office Closure

    12 November 2025

    The Tourist Office would like to advise the public that their office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, 13 November 2025 from 10:00 to 12:00. Normal operations will resume on Sunday, 16 November from 09:00. The Tourist Office would like to apologise for any convenience this may cause, and the public are thanked in advance for […]

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  • Reminder: Police and Crime Panel Meeting

    12 November 2025

    A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Thursday, 13 November 2025 from 13:00 to 15:00. This meeting will be held at the conference room in Customs House, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Temporary Director of Police and a question and answer (QA) […]

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  • Have Your Say: Securing St Helena’s Water Future

    11 November 2025

    Looking Ahead – Protecting St Helena The St Helena Government (SHG), in partnership with Connect Saint Helena Ltd and JBA Consulting, invites all residents to take part in the public consultation for the island’s new Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP). This important plan will guide how St Helena can secure reliable and sustainable water supplies […]

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  • Governor and Chief Minister to Attend Joint Ministerial Council

    11 November 2025

    Chief Minister, Dr Rebecca Cairns-Wicks MBE, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday 15 November 2025, to travel to the UK to attend the annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The JMC takes place every year in London and is hosted by the UK Government. It brings together elected leaders and representatives […]

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  • St Helena Recognised at Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards

    10 November 2025

    Recently, St Helena was nominated for ‘Most Desirable Island (World)’ at the 24th annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards. The results were announced yesterday at a special event held during the World Travel Market (WTM) in London. While St Helena did not win this year, the nomination itself signifies St Helena’s growing reputation and positioning on […]

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