St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Container Movement

    5 September 2024

    The public are advised that Jamestown Wharf will be closed on Friday 6 September 2024 from 08:30 due to the movement of containers in preparation for the next arrival of the cargo ship, and also to assist with other port activities. The wharf will reopen as soon as operations have been completed. Any inconvenience is […]

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  • 0-19 Health Service Team Partners with NHS Team to Provide Free Online Courses in Emotional Health

    3 September 2024

    The 0-19 Health Service Team is excited to announce its recent partnership with the Solihull Approach, a trusted NHS provider of online courses focused on children’s emotional health and wellbeing. Through this collaboration, the Health and Social Care Portfolio’s 0-19 Health Service Team has been granted multi-user license, enabling all residents on St Helena Island […]

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  • Merchant Navy Day

    3 September 2024

    Today is Merchant Navy Day and we take this opportunity to give thanks to all seafarers responsible for ensuring that goods are transported all over the world. The merchant navy provides a vital lifeline to many and we, here on St Helena, realise this more than most, as we rely on all of our goods […]

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  • Call For Nominations For UK State (2025 Birthday Honours) and St Helena National Awards

    3 September 2024

    Nominations are now being invited for the following awards. UK STATE AWARDS – 2025 BIRTHDAY HONOURS  Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over and above what normally is expected. This can include making a difference to the community or in a specific field of work, innovation and […]

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  • Weather Warning

    2 September 2024

    Strong winds (gale force winds) and isolated showers are forecasted across the island from Wednesday 4 September to Thursday 5 September 2024 with a risk of these bringing some disruption. The forecasted south easterly winds may peak to occasional gusts of 35-45 KT and isolated gusts reaching 45-50 KT in exposed areas such as Levelwood, Sandy […]

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  • Royal St Helena Police Launches Community Survey

    30 August 2024

    The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) would like to invite the community to participate in an online survey to gather feedback on services provided. The survey will be launched on Monday 2 September 2024, and will close on Monday 30 September 2024. The goal of the survey, which can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RSHPolice, is to […]

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  • Public Bus Services – Update

    29 August 2024

    St Helena Government today announced that the contracts for the current public bus service provided by Joshua’s Taxis, Colin’s Garage, and Isaac’s Contractors have been extended for an additional three months, effective from Sunday 1 September to Saturday 30 November 2024. Following discussions with the bus service providers earlier this year, an initial agreement was […]

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  • Reception Held in Celebration of Education Honours New Chevening Scholar Martina Peters

    29 August 2024

    A reception was held last Thursday 22 August 2024 at Plantation House to celebrate education and the opportunities it unlocks. The event acknowledged beneficiaries of the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship programmes and featured a valuable address by His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE.  Both Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni were able to share their educational experiences […]

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  • Community Survey – St Helena’s Marine Protected Area

    29 August 2024

    The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio’s Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section is launching a community survey with the aim of collecting information on how the island’s community views the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and its associated management. The St Helena Marine Management Plan 2023 – 2028 outlines the management measures needed to conserve, protect […]

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  • Prince Andrew School – Public Examination Results

    29 August 2024

    Prince Andrew School is delighted to announce the strong results achieved in this year’s public examinations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to inclusive education and customised academic pathways designed to meet diverse student interests and aspirations. This year’s examination outcomes showcase our students’ successes across 32 distinct qualifications spanning Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 (GCSE), […]

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