St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Ferry Service VHF Radio Working Channel

    28 January 2025

    Port Control would like to advise all users of the Ferry Service that the vessel/operator will be operating on the working channel (VHF 12). This is to reduce the volume of radio traffic on channel 16 (which is primarily used for maritime distress). The change will come into effect at 00:01 UTC on Thursday, 30 […]

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  • St Helena Government Signs Contract for Development of a Long-Term Water Resource Management Plan for St Helena

    28 January 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) has entered into a contract with Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd (JBA) to develop a Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP) for St Helena. This plan is essential for managing the island’s water resources for the future and improving St Helena’s resilience against climate change. The project is part of the £30m […]

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  • SHG Responds to Inflation Increase

    27 January 2025

    Earlier today the Statistics Office published the Q4 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) which shows inflation for the year to Q4 2024 has increased to 8.2% which is driven largely by: This is a significant increase, the highest in 15 years.  Ministers are aware of the impact this will continue to have on the community […]

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  • Consultancy Advice for the Divestment of Government Shareholdings

    27 January 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) is the owner of four state corporations and the majority shareholder of Solomon & Company.  SHG wishes to explore options for the potential divestment of its shareholding either in whole or in part in three of these entities: Such divestment decisions are best supported by high quality information and option evaluation […]

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  • St Helena Government Apologises to Event Organisers

    24 January 2025

    With reference to the TC Job Vacancy advert, for the Head of Tourism, St Helena Government (SHG) wishes to issue an apology to the organisers of the Cape to St Helena Yacht Race, St Helena’s Day Celebrations, Festival of Lights and Carnival for the incorrect wording used within this advert.  As can be seen from […]

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

    23 January 2025

    St Helena’s Sustainable Economic Development Strategy 2023-33 outlines the modernisation of the Bank of St Helena (BOSH) as a key work stream required to enable the modernisation of St Helena’s financial services and company law – a sector identified by the government as one that can enable future transformation of the economy. As part of […]

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  • Arrival Of MV Karoline

    23 January 2025

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 08:00. 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 Port of Jamestown and whole of lower Rupert’s including the beach area, will […]

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  • Minimum Wage Consultation: What It Means For You

    22 January 2025

    The St Helena Government is currently consulting on a new minimum wage trajectory for the next three year period. This started in December with employers and continues into January 2025 with sessions planned for employees and the general public.  Your Role in the Consultation This consultation is an opportunity for your voice to be heard.  […]

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  • Sale of Various Vehicle and Equipment Spares

    22 January 2025

    The Transport Section of the Central Support Services has for sale vehicle & equipment spares to fit the listed vehicles & equipment as below.  All spares will be sold in the category lots and not individually. All items will be sold on an “as is” basis, with no warranty. To view the list of items […]

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  • Reminder: Police and Crime Panel Meeting

    21 January 2025

    The third meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 from 14:30 to 16:00 at the Education Learning Centre, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Chief of Police and a question and answer (QA) section. The report summary can be found […]

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