St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • His Excellency the Governor Departs the Island

    18 November 2024

    His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, departed St Helena on Saturday 16 November 2024. The Governor will meet with senior officials and attend this year’s Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) with Chief Minister Julie Thomas. Governor Phillips is due to return to St Helena on 23 November 2024. Tasha Harris, Head of the Governor’s Office, has […]

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

    14 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) has today 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 PARBO is a public record that reveals the identities […]

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  • Chief Minister to Depart Island for Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2024

    14 November 2024

    Chief Minister Julie Thomas, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday, 16 November 2024 to travel to the UK to attend the annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The JMC takes place every year in London and is hosted by the UK Government. It brings together elected leaders and representatives from all […]

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  • Sea State Warning

    14 November 2024

    St Helena will be experiencing a north-westerly swell from Monday 18 November 2024 which is forecasted to continue through to Tuesday evening 19 November 2024. This is likely to cause some unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area. To avoid […]

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  • Remembrance Sunday Divine Services 2024

    13 November 2024

    The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who served and survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday 10 November 2024. The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena, Dale Bowers, welcomed those in attendance […]

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  • White Ribbon Day – 25 November 2024

    13 November 2024

    White Ribbon Day, observed annually on 25 November, is a global movement dedicated to ending violence against women. This year’s theme, “It Starts with Men,” emphasises the crucial role men play in preventing domestic abuse. The Health and Social Care Portfolio is proud to join this important cause and encourage everyone on St Helena to […]

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  • Contract Signed for Wastewater Management Design Consultancy

    12 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce that they have entered into a contract with MPAMOT Africa (PTY) Ltd from Cape Town, South Africa to develop wastewater solutions for Half Tree Hollow and Jamestown.   MPAMOT Africa is a multidisciplinary engineering and development consultancy with more than 27 years’ experience within the Infrastructure, Transportation, […]

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  • 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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