August The August Titan Airways Charter flight from the UK is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Monday, 9 August 2021. Persons wanting to travel on this flight have up until Wednesday, 30 June, to express an interest to fly. In conjunction with Ascension Island Government (AIG) and due to increased demand, an additional […]

During the period of Monday, 7 June, to Sunday, 13 June 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 37 reports, resulting in two arrests. One person was arrested for an Assault and has now been charged to appear before the court, with conditions. Another person was arrested for being Over the Prescribed Limit […]

The Education and Employment Committee met on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 Committee endorse amendments to the Employment Rights Ordinance and Employment Rights Regulations Committee updated on progress against School Improvement Plans The monthly meeting of the Education and Employment Committee took place on Wednesday, 2 June 2021. The Attorney General was present at the meeting […]

His Excellency Governor Philip Rushbrook hosted a Garden Party at Plantation House to mark the 95th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, 12 June 2021. The four hundred invited guests included a broad range of members from St Helena’s community, private sector, public servants, Miss St Helena and Elected Members. In HE’s opening […]

The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Friday, 18, and Saturday, 19June 2021, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and […]

St Helena Police are currently conducting an education and awareness programme for the local community. Each week a different topic will be aired on local radio stations, issued via information releases and posted on Social Media. This week’s topic is Assaults:  There are several levels of assault: Common Assault and Battery – which are the […]

HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook is pleased to announce the following Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours Awards endorsed by Her Majesty the Queen to be published in the Overseas and International Honours list on 12 June 2021: British Empire Medal (BEM) to Geoffrey Eric Benjamin, Senior Biomedical Scientist for Services to the COVID-19 response on St […]

Diabetes Awareness Week 2021 is being held between 14 and 20 June. Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. One in five Saints are diabetic, with the majority being type-2 diabetic. As part of Diabetes Awareness Week 2021, the Health Services Directorate will have an information […]