St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Governor Phillips Hosts Garden Party to Celebrate the King’s Birthday

    27 November 2024

    His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE welcomed over 270 guests to the annual King’s Birthday Party (KBP) held on Friday 15 November 2024 at Plantation House. The event brought together a diverse range of community members, including state award recipients and elected officials, to celebrate the island’s rich traditions and strong connection to the United […]

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  • New Medical Cost Policy for Temporary and Permanent St Helena Residents

    26 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) today announced a new policy aimed at clarifying health criteria for individuals traveling to and residing on the island. The policy is designed to improve the island’s standard of living and ensure its continued appeal as a desirable place to live, work, and visit. Key Policy Points: The policy statement can […]

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  • Azamara Quest Cruise Ship Visit

    25 November 2024

    The cruise ship Azamara Quest is scheduled to arrive in St Helena at 07:30 on Saturday 30 November 2024 carrying 570 passengers and 398 crew.  There is a wide range of nationalities on-board, with the main nationalities being Australian, Canadian, British and American.     Approximately half the passengers are booked on island tours. Tours will […]

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  • Correction To Previous Press Release Regarding Field Road Reopening

    25 November 2024

    We would like to correct a previous statement made regarding the reopening of Field Road. It was previously stated that cycling on Field Road is prohibited. This information is incorrect. According to Regulation 73 of the Road Traffic Regulations, cycling is permitted on Field Road. Cycling is only prohibited in the following specific areas: We […]

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  • Resident Translators Needed

    22 November 2024

    The Emergency Planning Department is seeking residents on-island who can translate languages other than English. These persons would be part of a volunteer group ready to assist in emergencies involving visitors with limited English. To register interest please contact the Acting Head of Emergency Planning, Anel O’Bey, via email through anel.obey@helanta.co.sh or by telephone on […]

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  • Introduction of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership for St Helena’s Company Registry

    21 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) recently published the draft Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024. The Bill, if enacted into law by the Legislative Council, would form the basis for the creation of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership (PARBO) for companies registered on St Helena. A public drop-in session scheduled for tomorrow, 22 November, at the […]

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  • Celebrating Nursing Support Worker’s Day: Recognising the Dedication of HCAs and ECAs

    21 November 2024

    Every year on 23 November, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) celebrates Nursing Support Workers’ Day, a day dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions nursing support workers make to patient care in health and social care settings. This year, the St Helena Government, Health & Social Care Portfolio are taking the opportunity to shine a […]

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  • Field Road to Reopen

    20 November 2024

    SHG is pleased to announce that Field Road is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic and pedestrians from 15:30 on Thursday 28 November 2024. The Rehabilitation of Side Path and Field Road Project is part of the £30m Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), funded by the UK Government. Whilst the road will be open to […]

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  • GIS Day 2024

    20 November 2024

    The St Helena Government (SHG) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Section is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of GIS Day today, 20 November, with the theme “Mapping Minds, Shaping the World”. Over the past year, the GIS Section has actively promoted GIS and its potential within SHG. Through awareness campaigns, they have successfully increased understanding […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure

    20 November 2024

    The public are advised that the Immigration Office will be closed on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 from 13:00 to allow the staff to attend a funeral.    Normal office hours will resume from Thursday, 21 November 2024 from 08:30 The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. SHG 20 November 2024 http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh

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