St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Economic Development Investment Programme

    4 November 2024

    MIDDLE LANDING STEPS The Programme Management Office would like to advise the public that the Middle Landing Steps will be closed from Monday 04 November to Wednesday 06 November 2024, to undertake some further minor works. Once works are completed the Middle Landing Steps will be reopened to the public. The public are thanked in […]

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  • Changes to Customs and Immigration Processes at St Helena Airport

    1 November 2024

    The Customs and Immigration Sections have recently undertaken a review of their processes with the initial focus placed on the passenger experience at the airport. As a result of this review, changes to the processes will be implemented gradually with the first two happening from Saturday 2 November 2024, concerning landing cards and passenger declarations. […]

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  • Expansion of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme

    1 November 2024

    By April 2025, anyone wishing to travel to, or transit through, the UK will require permission in advance. Permission can be granted by way of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or Visa. This will exclude British citizens (which includes British Overseas Territories citizens) and Irish citizens. New ETA implementation dates have been announced by the […]

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  • New Procurement Regulations 2024 Implemented

    31 October 2024

    HE the Governor has recently approved revised Procurement Regulations which replace the 2018 Procurement Regulations. The new Procurement Regulations aim to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens, while ensuring compliance. The new regulations will come into full effect on Friday 1 November 2024. These changes are designed to reduce administrative burdens for SHG colleagues, and any immediate […]

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  • Vehicle Trespassing on Side Path and Field Roads

    31 October 2024

    There is evidence to suggest that over the weekend dated 18 to 20 October 2024, a vehicle had been driven up Side Path Road from the Brow, and driven down Field Road. This incident has been reported to the Police. The public are reminded that Side Path and Field roads are currently closed for ALL […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure

    31 October 2024

    The Immigration Section of the Safety Security &Home Affairs Portfolio would like to advise the public they will be closed for business today Tuesday 29 October 2024 due to the arrival of flights.  Normal business will resume to all customers on Wednesday 30 October 2024. Immigration Officers would like to apologise for any inconvenience this […]

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  • Properties to Rent

    31 October 2024

    The Housing Division has the following properties to rent: Blundens, Upper Jamestown – £700.00 per month (3 Bedroom Property) – Furnished Red Roof, Ladder- £700.00 per month (3 Bedroom Property) – Furnished No. 6 Piccolo Hill- £300.00 per month (3 Bedroom Property) – Un-furnished. Please note the rent also covers gardening services. For further information […]

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  • Remembrance Sunday 2024

    31 October 2024

    Remembrance Sunday falls on 10 November 2024. On that day The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena Dale Bowers will conduct a Divine Service at the Cenotaph. His Excellency the Governor will be attendance.   All persons wishing to take part in the Divine Service are asked to assemble at the Cenotaph by no later […]

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  • Arrival of the MT Talisker

    31 October 2024

    The MT Talisker is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 18:00 on Sunday 27 October 2024. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty at 06:00 on Monday 28 October 2024. The public are therefore advised that the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed from 06:00 on Monday […]

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  • SHG Public Transport Bus Service

    29 October 2024

    Towards the end of 2023, expressions of interest were invited to operate the SHG subsidised Public Bus Service beyond February 2024. There was no interest from any operators to provide the full service which was in place at that time, therefore interim arrangements were agreed with three separate contractors to ensure continuity of some services […]

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