St Helena Government (SHG) has received confirmation of a Financial Aid Settlement of £31.79 million from the UK Government (UKG) – a flat line budget in cash terms when compared to the core financial aid budget for the 2020/21 financial year. This is a one-year settlement for the financial year 2021/22 and is Year Three […]

During the current round of Constituency Meetings, Elected Members have been asked to provide updates on various key work streams. Below is an update on a number of key work streams that fall under the remit of the Economic Development Committee:  Fibre Optic Cable Project Work is progressing well with the new Fibre Optic Cable […]

The Capital Programme Office (previously known as the Programme Management Unit) is pleased to advise that the following micro projects, funded through the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), have been approved for 2021/22: Maldivia Parking HTH Water Investigation and Immediate Mitigation Embankment Stabilisation Works on ENRP Controlled Land, Scotland Repairs to Bishops Bridge have also […]

Napoleon, Emperor of the French, died on St Helena on 5 May 1821, five and half years after his exile to the Island in 1815.  To commemorate the Bicentenary of the French Statesman’s death, a calendar of events specifically involving St Helena is taking place in France and in Belgium. Although local events are on […]

The following is a Public Announcement from the Police Directorate: St Helena Police will be carrying out firearms training at the Police Range, Cox’s Battery, on Friday, 30 April 2021, from 9am to 1pm. Red flags, signs, and barriers will be in place. Walkers in the Cox’s Battery area should not approach the Range vicinity […]

The 2020 year-end report for St Helena’s Labour Market Strategy: 2020-2035 has today been released by St Helena Government (SHG).  In December 2019, Executive Council endorsed the Labour Market Strategy (LMS) to take effect from 1 January 2020. The LMS identifies programmatic targets that will be reviewed every six months as well as indicator data […]

On recent Titan Airways charter flights, some passengers travelling to and from Africa (for example South Africa) have been allowed to board or alight at Accra Airport. This has included Saints who were medically referred to South Africa and needed to return to the Island. This process has been complex with requirements including: A Ghanaian […]

Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 27 April 2021, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following Open Agenda item: National Honours and Awards Bill, 2021 This paper (ExCo Memo) is available online at the following link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/councils/executive-council/. Members of the public who would like to view hard copies of ExCo Memos should […]

The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 14 April 2021. An updated draft Archives Lending Policy was presented by the Custodian of Records and Head of Corporate Support who had been asked to strengthen its provisions following earlier discussions and representations. Key conclusions included: Applications acceptable only from registered […]

St Helena Immigration would like to remind the public of the importance of having a valid passport. A passport must remain valid for at least six months from the expiry date of any entry permit and it is the responsibility of the passport holder to ensure their passport is kept up to date and to […]