St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Air Freight Arrangements to St Helena Island

    6 October 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) has been receiving a number of complaints from freight forwarders and importers regarding delayed air freight via the Airlink service from Johannesburg. Whilst best efforts are made to ensure air freight arrives on time without delay, there are a number of factors that may impact the ability to get goods to […]

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  • Emergency Planning Relocates to Seaport House, Rupert’s

    6 October 2025

    Members of the public are advised that the Emergency Planning Department have relocated from the Sea Rescue Base to Seaport House, Rupert’s. Anyone wishing to contact Emergency Planning can still use the following contact details: •                    Telephone: +290 25052 •                    Email: anel.obey@helanta.co.sh

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  • Road Resurfacing Project – Ladder Hill to White Wall

    6 October 2025

    The Roads Section would like to inform the public that resurfacing works will continue throughout October on the stretch of road between the top of Ladder Hill Road and the White Wall junction in Half Tree Hollow (HTH). The majority of the work will be carried out using a slurry paver, but may also include […]

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  • Historic Milestone for St Helena: Cargo Operations Open at Rupert’s Cargo Facility

    3 October 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce a historic milestone in the island’s development: the initial opening of Rupert’s Cargo Facility for cargo on Friday, 26 September 2025. This project was funded by the UK Government through the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). This inaugural operation marks a significant leap forward, moving cargo […]

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  • Marine Enforcement Section Relocates to Marine Centre

    3 October 2025

    Members of the public are advised that the Marine Enforcement Section have relocated from the old Customs Building to the Marine Centre, Jamestown Wharf. Anyone wishing to contact the Marine Enforcement Section can still use the following contact details:

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  • World Maritime Day Celebrations

    3 October 2025

    The St Helena Maritime Authority spearheaded a successful week of activities to mark and celebrate World Maritime Day 2025, promoting and valuing the island’s deep-rooted maritime connections. The events, which took place across the island, engaged the community, schools, and local businesses in a vibrant display of St Helena’s seafaring heritage. The week of celebrations […]

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  • Legislative Council Elects Members for Public Accounts Committee and Chairpersons for Select Committees

    2 October 2025

    At the formal Legislative Council meeting held on Monday, 29 September 2025, the following Members were elected to serve on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC): Also at the meeting Members elected the Chairpersons of the Select Committees: Three Sessional Papers were also laid on the table, namely: Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance 2025 Rectification Order 2025; Panel […]

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  • St Helena Government Recognises World Maritime Day with a Historic Milestone

    25 September 2025

    In recognition of World Maritime Day, marked on 25 September this year, the St Helena Government (SHG) is highlighting the island’s long and vital connection to the sea. The 2025 theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”, is particularly relevant to St Helena as it embraces a new chapter in its maritime history. This month […]

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  • Call for Nominations for UK State (2026 Birthday Honours) and St Helena National Awards

    24 September 2025

    Nominations are now being invited for the following awards. UK STATE AWARDS – 2026 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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  • District Representation Announced by Elected Members

    24 September 2025

    Following the recent announcement of the Ministerial Team, the remaining seven Councillors have now confirmed district representation across the Island.  This important step will help strengthen engagement between Councillors and the communities we serve. We are pleased to announce the following district representatives:      Councillor District Represented Contact Details Cllr. Ronald Coleman Levelwood ronald.coleman@parliament.sh Tel No: […]

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