St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Delegation to Represent St Helena at COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan

    12 November 2024

    A delegation comprising of Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Planning, Christine Scipio, and SHG UK representative, Kedell Worboys, MBE, will be representing St Helena at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). COP29, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November 2024, is a […]

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  • HM Customs Closure

    11 November 2024

    HM Customs & Immigration would like to advise the public they will be closed on Tuesday 12 November 2024 from 08:30 to 11:00. During this closure only consolidated cargo and the cashier services will be closed until 11:00, after which time normal operations will resume.  HM Customs & Immigration would like to apologise for any inconvenience […]

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  • SHG Practical Drone Training

    8 November 2024

    In September 2024, 28 SHG and project / contract personnel embarked on an online Remote Pilot theory course with The UAV Academy. The next phase in the course, delivered by The UAV Academy, involves practical training conducted on island which will complement their theoretical knowledge and aims to enhance the following skills involved in the […]

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  • Incident at Horse Point Landfill Site Update

    8 November 2024

    St Helena Government’s Waste Management Services (WMS) has provided an update on the ongoing situation at the Green Waste Cell at Horse Point Landfill Site. A fire broke out in the Green Waste Cell on Tuesday 5 November 2024. Since then, teams have been working diligently to contain the fire and minimise its impact. In […]

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  • Primary Education Review – Hampshire Local Authority to Visit St Helena

    8 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the arrival of two experienced education consultants from Hampshire Local Authority. These consultants will be on the island from Saturday 9 November to Saturday 23 November 2024, to provide invaluable support to the ongoing Education Review. The primary focus of their visit will be to conduct a […]

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  • Arrival of MV Karoline

    7 November 2024

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 06:00 on Saturday 9 November 2024. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and whole of lower Rupert’s including the beach area, will […]

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  • ENRP Asset Licenses

    7 November 2024

    The Environmental Natural Resources and Planning (ENRP) Portfolio wishes to advise tenants that licences for their agriculture assets for the period 2024-2025 will be available for signing from Monday 11 November to Monday 9 December 2024 from 09:00 to 15:30 No licences will be sent out, therefore all tenants must visit the ENRP Office at […]

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  • EDIP Side Path Road Works Update

    7 November 2024

    The Highways Authority has given approval for a further one week closure of Side Path Road, therefore it is now planned to reopen Side Path on Thursday 14 November and not Thursday 7 November 2024. The reason for the extended closure is to allow Isaac’s Contractors to complete additional works which has been added to […]

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  • Incident at Horse Point Landfill Site

    6 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) confirms an incident occurred at the Horse Point Landfill Site on the evening of Tuesday 5 November 2024. SHG has initiated emergency response procedures, prioritising public and personnel safety. We are coordinating with relevant authorities to protect the environment and resolve the situation. Whilst the site will remain open at this […]

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  • Contingency Arrangements in Progress for BIOT Agreement Between UKG and SHG

    6 November 2024

    Further to recent press statements regarding contingency arrangements on St Helena to support the welfare of any migrant who may arrive in the future in the British Indian Overseas Territories (BIOT), a team of officials from the FCDO and the Home Office will be arriving this Saturday 9 November 2024.  The team will be on […]

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