St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Independent Body Completes Review of Remuneration and Allowances for Legislative Council

    21 July 2021

    The Independent Body, appointed by the Governor to review the Remuneration and Allowances for Elected Members of Legislative Council, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, has now completed and submitted their report to Governor Rushbrook. Recommendations were presented to the Governor in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da […]

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  • ExCo Meeting – Thursday 22 July 2021

    20 July 2021

    Executive Council will meet on Thursday, 22 July 2021, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following items on the Open Agenda: Customs (Export and Import Control) (Amendment) Regulations, 2021 Social Security (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Fisheries Bill, 2021 Protection of Animals (Amendment) Bill, 2021 Report of the Independent Body on a Review of […]

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  • Visitor Information Services Closure, Friday, 23 July 2021

    19 July 2021

    The following is a Public Announcement from Visitor Information Services: Visitor Information Services would like to advise the public that the Tourist Office in Jamestown will be closed on Friday, 23 July 2021, for staff to undertake training.  Anyone with an urgent enquiry can contact mobile number: 66603. Normal opening hours will resume on Monday, […]

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  • Post and Customer Services Centre Closure, Tuesday, 20 July 2021

    19 July 2021

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Post & Customer Services Centre: The Post & Customer Services Centre in Jamestown will close for business on Tuesday, 20 July from 12 noon.  Normal opening hours will resume on Wednesday, 21 July 2021. The public is thanked in advance for their cooperation. SHG19 July 2021

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  • Education and Employment Committee meeting- 16 June 2021

    16 July 2021

    The monthly meeting of the Education and Employment Committee took place on Wednesday, 16 June 2021. The new Chemistry Teacher for Prince Andrew School (PAS) was introduced and welcomed to the Island by Committee members. She then gave a brief overview of her professional background and career history and shared her first impressions with members […]

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  • Financial Secretary’s Budget Speech 2021/22

    Financial Secretary, Dax Richards

    16 July 2021

    Today, the Financial Secretary, Dax Richards, delivered the 2021/22 Budget Speech for St Helena. A copy of the Budget speech is available online here:  https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Budget-Speech-2021-22-16-July-2021.pdf In his opening remarks, the Financial Secretary said:  “It gives me great pleasure today to present the Budget for the 2021/22 financial year. This budget provides for the continuation of […]

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  • Additional Titan Airways Charter Flights – August, September, December 2021

    Titan Airways Charter Flight departing St Helena Airport

    16 July 2021

    Due to unprecedented demand, St Helena Government (SHG) has confirmed three additional flight schedules in August, September and December 2021. The additional flights will operate on 21-22 August, 24-25 September and 11-13 December. Full details are available in the below timetable. Some schedules also include double flights to Ascension Island: The next Titan Airways Charter […]

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  • Medical Referrals In South Africa

    15 July 2021

    Members of the public will be aware of the current concerns around civil unrest in certain areas of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in South Africa. Please be advised that this unrest has not directly affected the areas where our medical referrals and their accompanying relatives are residing in South Africa.  Whilst we have received reports of […]

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  • Changes to Home Quarantine Update- Five Metre Boundary requirement Lifted

    15 July 2021

    The last meeting of the Incident Executive Group in June resulted in changes being made to the Home Quarantine arrangements.  The five metre boundary around each property is no longer required within the assessment of homes intended for Quarantine. Why is it no longer required? The five metre boundary line was primarily required as part […]

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  • Dark Skies Community Update- Amendments to Environmental Protection Ordinance

    Picture Taken by Mark Westmoquette

    15 July 2021

    St Helena is currently making an application to the International Dark-Sky Association for International Dark Skies Status. Dark Skies Accreditation will contribute to protecting the Island’s environment as well as increasing the Island’s attraction to potential stargazers and tourists alike.  To meet the requirements needed for St Helena to become Dark Skies compliant, Legislative Council […]

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