St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Contract Signed for Wastewater Management Design Consultancy

    11 October 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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  • Helena Walters Achieves Foundation Degree in Dental Technology

    11 October 2024

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio is pleased to announce that Helena Walters, Trainee Dental Technician, has successfully completed a Foundation Degree in Dental Technology from the University of Worcester. This two-year full-time course provided Helena with a comprehensive education in both removable and fixed prosthodontics (dentures), as well as anatomy and chemistry. In addition […]

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  • Weather And Sea State Warning

    11 October 2024

    Strong, gale force winds are forecast across the island over the weekend from Saturday 12 October at 12:00 UTC to Monday 14 October 2024 with a risk of these bringing some disruption. The forecasted south-easterly winds bring a risk of gusts reaching 35-45 KT, with an additional risk of occasional gusts peaking 45-50 KT in […]

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  • Michael Thorpe Case Adjourned

    9 October 2024

    The trial of Michael Thorpe, which was scheduled to be heard by St Helena Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 9 October 2024, has been adjourned. The trial  will now be heard on Wednesday 6 November 2024. There will be no hearing of the matter at court today. #StHelena #JudicialServices

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  • Registration of Packages Destined for UK, Europe or Other Countries

    7 October 2024

    Due to international requirements for declaration of imported goods in respect of countries such as UK, Germany, USA, the Post & Customer Services Centre (PCSC) has had to implement procedures to ensure that goods sent to these countries by airmail or surface mail, have the relevant documentation for importation. The procedure will include ensuring that […]

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  • Arrival of the MT Talisker

    7 October 2024

    The MT Talisker is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Tuesday 08 October 2024 at 18:00 which will mean that the ship will go to anchor and will not dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty until 06:00 on Wednesday 09 October. The public are therefore advised that the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, […]

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  •    Apply for a Chevening Scholarship

    3 October 2024

    Applications are now open for the 2025 Chevening scholarships intake and will close on 5th November 2024.  Chevening offers a period of one year’s study in the UK for a Master’s degree.  The programme is fully funded by the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and is aimed at those with leadership qualities and those […]

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  • St Helena Legislative Council Welcomes Senior Clerk from House of Commons

    2 October 2024

    The St Helena Legislative Council, in collaboration with the House of Commons Speaker’s Office, is pleased to announce the visit of Liam Laurence Smyth CB, a distinguished Senior Clerk from the House of Commons. Mr Smyth will be providing invaluable technical advice to the Legislative Council during his stay on the island. Representing the Rt. […]

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  • New Stamp Issue-‘The Blue Belt Programme’

    30 September 2024

    The Post and Customer Services Centre is pleased to announce the release of a new stamp issue entitled “The Blue Belt Programme”, released today, Monday 30 September 2024. The issue features images of sea creatures found in St Helena waters during the 2019-2020 marine survey, and consists of: The stamps and souvenir sheet will be […]

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  • Closure of Lobster Fishing Season 2024

    30 September 2024

    In accordance with Fisheries Control Notice, Extraordinary Gazette No. 221 of September 2022 issued under section 19(1) (a) and (b) of the Fisheries Ordinance, 2021, the Marine Enforcement Section would like to remind all fishers of the upcoming closed season for Lobster Fishing. The landing or retention of the following species within the fisheries limits […]

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