St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Primary and Secondary School Open Days 2024

    16 July 2024

    The primary and secondary schools on island will be hosting their annual Open Day next week. All parents, guardians, carers and members of the public are invited to attend. Opening times are as follows: Pilling Primary School Tuesday 23 July 09:00 to 12:30 13:30 to 15:00 16:00 to 18:30 Harford Primary School Thursday 25 July […]

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  • Overseas Medical Referral Update

    16 July 2024

    Recently, the Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) issued a letter updating their patients identified for overseas medical referral of the status of their referral. Unfortunately, the contents of this letter have been misunderstood by some, and therefore, miscommunicated in the public domain. With this in mind the HSC aims to address these recent concerns […]

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  • Arrival of MV Karoline

    12 July 2024

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 13:00 on Tuesday 16 July 2024. 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 Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed from 13:00 on Tuesday and the […]

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  • Rock Fall Warning: Safety Risk For Fishermen

    11 July 2024

    Recent rock falls have been identified on the eastern side of St Helena, specifically in the area known as “Spot”, situated between Duck Yard Point and Buoy’s Hole. These rock falls have created a potential hazard for fishermen frequenting this popular fishing location, with the rock fall zone located more towards the Buoy’s Hole side. […]

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  • St Helena Research Institute to Host First Online Conference on St Helena

    11 July 2024

    The St Helena Research Institute (SHRI), established in 2019, is proud to announce its first global research conference, ‘St Helena: a unique environment, a rich tapestry’, in collaboration with the University of Manchester. This landmark online event will be held on Wednesday 20 November 2024, with a possible extension to Thursday 21 November depending on […]

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  • St Helena Education System Under Review: Exploring Options For A Sustainable Future

    10 July 2024

    The Education, Skills and Employment (ESE) Portfolio is undertaking a comprehensive review of the island’s primary education system. This review aims to identify the most effective and sustainable path forward, considering the current challenges and future needs of St Helena’s children. Declining Population and Staff Shortages Drive Review The current school structure faces difficulties due […]

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  • International Paramedics Day 2024: Honouring a Legacy of Care

    8 July 2024

    Today, 8 July 2024, marks International Paramedics Day, a global observance recognising the invaluable contributions of paramedics worldwide. This date coincides with the birthday of Dominique-Jean Larrey, known as the ‘father of modern ambulance services’, symbolising the profession’s rich history and ongoing dedication. Organised by the College of Paramedics in the UK and supported by […]

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  • Fisheries Workshop Postponed

    8 July 2024

    Due to limited registered interest for the Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section’s Fisheries Workshop, which was due to be held 10 July at Anne’s Place, this event has now been postponed. The Marine and Fisheries Conservation are looking to assess how stakeholder engagement for the Marine Protected Area is undertaken within the community. If you […]

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  • Property Department Office Closure

    4 July 2024

    The Property Department of the Economic Development Portfolio wish to advise customers and members of the public that the department will be closed for a staff away-day on Friday 5 July 2024. This will affect the following services: Building maintenance and homelessness reports can still be made to the reception at Essex House on 22270, […]

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  • Tourist Office Closure

    3 July 2024

    The Tourist Office will be closed on Friday 5 July 2024 for staff training.  Normal opening hours will resume on Saturday 6 July. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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