• Niza Yon Achieves Law LLB (Hons) Degree

    Niza Yon

    Niza Yon of Half Tree Hollow has recently achieved a Law LLB (Hons) Degree following three years of study at the University of Brighton. Niza explained: “I was taught a variety of different aspects to give me a good range of knowledge in law. In each year of study, I did six modules which taught […]

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  • Rights And Entitlements – Arrested Persons

    The decision to arrest someone is never taken lightly. The individual’s fundamental right to freedom and liberty is being taken away and therefore has to be justified. When an individual is brought into police custody they have certain rights and entitlements which include free and independent legal advice, the right to tell someone they have […]

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  • STATISTICS UPDATE: ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

    Statistical updates for Arrivals and Departures and have been released on June 23, 2021 as follows: Arrivals and Departures, up to June 2021 Additional statistical series and indicators are available at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/, and published statistical reports, including Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the statistics reports and publications page of the SHG website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/statistics-reports-and-publications/. We welcome […]

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  • Jamestown Wharf Access Restrictions

    Port Control would like to advise that access to the Jamestown Wharf will be restricted to pedestrians only between Friday, 30 July, and Sunday, 1 August 2021. The restrictions will be in place between 8am and 5pm. These access restrictions are to allow the Roads Section to repaint the yellow hatched safety area surrounding the […]

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  • Primary Schools’ Open Days

    The Island’s three Primary Schools – Harford, Pilling and St Pauls – will soon be hosting their annual Open Days. During the following times, the Schools will be open to parents, guardians and the general public: School Date Time St Pauls Primary School Wednesday, 28 July 9am – 6pm Pilling Primary School Thursday, 29 July […]

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  • Career Access St Helena

    What is Career Access St Helena? Meet the Team What services can I expect from Career Access St Helena? What has happened so far? What happens next? What is Career Access St Helena? Career Access St Helena – a one-stop shop for career services on the Island – will centralise all employment-related resources on St […]

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  • St Helena Police Report, 12-18 July 2021

    During the period of Monday, 12, to Sunday, 18 July 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 46 reports, resulting in two arrests. One person was arrested for Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and is now on bail with conditions. One person was arrested for driving whilst over the prescribed limit and has […]

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  • Climate Change Impacts on UK Overseas Territories

    The Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP), working closely with the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs), has today published the first comprehensive assessment of climate change impacts on coasts and seas across the UKOTs, presented at a special launch event in the UK this afternoon.  In this crucial year of global climate action, it highlights the […]

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

    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

    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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