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 […]

Chief Minister Welcomes New Minister For Overseas Territories

Chief Minister Julie Thomas has extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office with responsibility for the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty MP. In a letter sent today, the Chief Minister expressed enthusiasm for Minister Doughty’s appointment, given his prior experience and interest in the region. […]

Shy Road Closure

The Highways Authority has given approval for Shy Road to be closed on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 August 2024 from 08:30 to 15:30 to enable the Road Section to carry out essential maintenance. During this closure only emergency services will be granted and access signage will be in place. The public are thanked in […]

SHG Service Delivery Survey

The St Helena Government (SHG) initiated a ‘live’ service delivery survey in 2021 to determine how satisfied customers were with the services SHG provided. Customers can score their happiness with 24 services offered by SHG using this easy-to-use survey and are invited to submit comments on how they believe a particular service might be improved. […]