St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Maritime Registry, Licensing and Safety Standards Information Meeting

    25 June 2024

    The Maritime Authority is proposing steps to implement new registry and licensing of local vessels to cover necessary safety standards. To facilitate this, all boat owners are invited to attend an information session on the following topic: Local Vessel Registry, Licensing and Safety Standards Policy In a bid to enhance safety within St Helena’s waters, […]

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  • Visa And Mastercard Merchant Services Now Available To St Helena

    25 June 2024

    Since May 2023, the St Helena Government (SHG) Economic Development Team has been working with Ryft Pay, a UK-based payment services provider, to offer access to Visa and MasterCard payments. The Ryft Pay system is being utilised by several businesses making it more convenient for tourists and St Helenians alike to use their credit cards […]

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  • His Excellency The Governor Departs The Island

    21 June 2024

    His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, will depart St Helena on Saturday 22 June 2024. Stephen Thwaites, Development Attaché, will be sworn in as Acting Governor until Tasha Harris’ return to St Helena on 29 June. Upon her return to the island, Tasha Harris, Head of the Governor’s Office, will be sworn in as Acting Governor […]

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  • Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf and Lower Rupert’s

    20 June 2024

    Due to the arrival of MV Unicloud, the public are advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach, will be closed to members of the public from 07:00 on Sunday 23 June 2024, until all cargo operations have been completed. Access to these areas will be strictly prohibited and […]

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  • Fisheries Workshop – A Look into the Lives of Commonly Caught Species in St Helena

    18 June 2024

    The Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section are hosting an educational fisheries workshop and are inviting the local fishing community to attend. The workshop will be held at Anne’s Place from 16:30 to 20:30 on Wednesday 10 July 2024. The workshop will focus on understanding the diets, habitats, movements, life history, reproduction, and scientific research related […]

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  • Constitution Road Closure – 25 and 26 June

    18 June 2024

    The Highways Authority has given approval to close Constitution Road from 09:00 to 15:00 on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June 2024. The purpose of the closure is to enable the Roads Section to carry out essential maintenance. Residents within the affected area will also be granted access, but are advised that delays can be […]

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  • Bye-Election – 14 August 2024

    17 June 2024

    In a Proclamation issued today, Monday 17 June 2024, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, acting in accordance with the advice of the Chief Minister, has announced that a bye-election to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council (following the resignation of Rosemary Bargo on 31 May) will take place on Wednesday 14 August 2024. The Extraordinary Gazette […]

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  • Clinical Negligence Compensation Scheme Update

    17 June 2024

    On Friday 22 September 2023, SHG announced that an independently operated clinical negligence compensation scheme would be established to process and manage claims arising from treatment provided by Mr Sergio Villatoro-Bran. It had been discussed that the scheme include another doctor but SHG has decided to limit the scheme at present to patients of Mr […]

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  • Governor Declares Public Holiday to Mark the Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III

    14 June 2024

    Acting in accordance with section 5(2) of the Public Holidays Ordinance, 1945, His Excellency the Governor, has directed that Friday 15 November 2024, shall be observed as a public holiday to mark the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. A Public Notice was issued to this effect on Monday 3 June […]

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  • Crane and Lifting Equipment Inspection Training

    13 June 2024

    Port Control recently completed a comprehensive training program to enhance safety and efficiency in crane operations at the port. This initiative follows an internal audit and underscores SHG’s commitment to ensuring the safe and reliable handling of critical cargo supplies. Delivered by Andrew Morgan from Certex UK, the three-week program covered essential areas: Acting Harbourmaster, […]

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