General Hospital Expresses Gratitude to Cancer Support Group for Generous Donation

The General Hospital has extended its sincere thanks to the Cancer Support and Awareness Charity for their generous donation of video conferencing equipment for the chemotherapy unit and specialist consulting room. This valuable equipment will transform cancer care on the island by enabling real-time consultations with overseas medical experts. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical […]

Mpox Outbreak Update

There is currently international concern about the spread of the infectious disease mpox (caused by the monkeypox virus). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a public health emergency, following a significant increase in the number of cases of the disease in Central Africa, particularly in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Cases have also been […]

HM Customs Closure

HM Customs will be closed for Merchant and Consolidator cargo operations on Tuesday 27 August 2024, to allow the issuing of cargo from Ascension Island.  Normal business will resume to all customers on Wednesday 28 August 2024 from 09:00. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in […]

Data Protection Policy – Public Consultation

St Helena Government (SHG) has today published its draft Data Protection Policy 2024. This policy aims to safeguard the privacy of individuals and ensure responsible handling of personal data by organisations. Members of the public are invited to review the draft data protection policy available online at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DataProtectionPolicyv3.2.0_FINAL-DRAFT-FOR-CONSULTATION-AUG24-references-added.pdf and in hard copies at the Public […]

Data Protection Policy Update

The St Helena Government (SHG) recently held public information meetings to discuss a new Data Protection policy. This policy aims to safeguard the privacy of individuals and ensure responsible data handling by organisations. SHG would like to acknowledge and thank those members of the public who attended these sessions. While attendance was limited, the discussions […]

Kiera Francis Achieves First Class Honours in Biochemistry with Biology

20 August 2024

Keira Francis of Sandy Bay, has graduated with First Class Honours in Biochemistry with Biology from Keele University. Keira graduated on Tuesday 9 July 2024. In addition to her first-class degree, Keira was also awarded the Royal Society of Biology Accreditation Top Project Award, the Biochemical Society Undergraduate Recognition Award, and the Oxford University Achievement […]

St Helena Supreme Court Launches Consultation Exercise on Draft Amendments to Court Rules

The Chief Justice has launched a consultation exercise on draft amendments to the Courts (Rights of Audience and Enrolment) Rules, 1992, made under s.8 of the Courts (Appeals and Rules) Ordinance, 2017. He has also drafted proposed new rules made under s.89 of the Constitution, which will be referred to as the Courts (Rights of […]

Community Mental Health Team To Launch Mental Health Survey

The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is launching a mental health survey to better understand the needs and experiences of the community. The survey will launch on Wednesday 21 August 2024. Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. However, stigma often prevents people from seeking help. This survey aims to […]

Arrival of MV Karoline

The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 06:00 on Wednesday 14 August 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 Jamestown Port and the whole of lower Rupert’s including the beach area, will be […]

Economic Development Investment Programme

Micro Project 2024/25 – New Bridge The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to advise that repairs to New Bridge has been approved for implementation under the UK funded Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) – Micro Project Budget 2024/25, in partnership with the FCDO.  To understand the extent of the works required to repair New […]