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 Tuesday, 26 January 2021, from 9am to 2pm. Red flags, signs, and barriers will be in place. Walkers in the Cox’s Battery area should not approach the Range vicinity […]

The public is advised that the St Helena Community College (SHCC) is the venue for sitting online exams. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, examination boards have chosen to use alternate exam methods such as remote proctor – which has become a more dominant method of sitting examinations. However, the requirements of these types […]

Two further charter flights, operated by Titan Airways, has been commissioned by St Helena Government (SHG) to fly to St Helena in February and March 2021. February The revised provisional flight schedule for February is as follows: Date Flight No Departure Time LOCAL/UTC Departure Airport Arrival Airport Arrival Time LOCAL/UTC 26/02/21 ZT7241 0015  London Stansted EGSS / […]

Alexia Lawrence achieves registration with the UK HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist Alexia secured an honorary contract with South West London Pathology after achieving a first-class honours degree in Biomedical Science Alexia completed the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio and successfully achieved the IBMS Certificate of Competence Alexia Lawrence of St Paul’s has achieved registration with […]

A Population and Housing Census will be conducted on St Helena on Sunday, 7 February 2021. The Census is a complete count of all persons and dwellings on the Island, and those who live on St Helena but are temporarily away. It is the most important statistical exercise undertaken on the Island – forming the […]

The Rock Guards of the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate will be carrying out a controlled rock removal on the hillside of Ladder Hill, above the Museum of Saint Helena, between 1.30pm and 4pm on Wednesday, 20 January 2021. In the interest of public safety, the area from Church Lane to West Rocks, including HM Prison, […]

St Helena Government is consulting on an increase to the Minimum Wage to take effect from 1 July 2021 and a new Minimum Wage Policy that will inform changes to the Minimum Wage beginning in April 2022. Minimum Wage The Minimum Wage per hour is currently £3.18 for persons over 18 and £2.23 for persons […]

St Helena Government (SHG) is currently undertaking a Social Impact Assessment of the intended and unintended social consequences of the way the economy is developing in St Helena. This has been requested by Elected Members. Social Policy Planner, Ann Muir, explained: “We would like to hear from you how you think the economy is developing. […]

St Paul’s Primary School Teacher, Sally Young, along with Sharon Peters from Inclusion, and Teacher Trainees, Christy Bedwell and Robyn Yon-Bowers, have all achieved the Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching & Learning. Teacher Training Advisor, Frazer Stone, said: “All four candidates have worked exceptionally hard and I am very proud of their achievements. They all […]

Emergency Planning would like to inform the public that a north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Saturday, 23, to Sunday, 24 January 2021. Although not large, this swell could produce unsettled sea conditions in James and Rupert’s Bays. Due care and attention should be taken if swimming in James and Rupert’s Bays during […]