St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN – CONSULTATION DEADLINE

    2 February 2018

    A draft Sustainable Economic Development Plan (SEDP) has been developed for St Helena and is currently out for public consultation. Members of the public who would like to provide feedback are reminded that the deadline is Monday, 12 February 2018. The draft SEDP can be found on the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/. Hard copies are […]

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  • POLICE APPEAL FOR INFORMATION – BURGLARY AT POST & CUSTOMER SERVICES CENTRE

    1 February 2018

    St Helena Police have today, Thursday 1 February 2018, advised of a burglary at the Post & Customer Services Centre, Jamestown. Entry was gained and damage was caused to the premises, which resulted in a number of items stolen from the building. This incident occurred between 6pm on Wednesday, 31 January 2018, and 7.20am on […]

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  • MAIL FOR ASCENSION ISLAND

    1 February 2018

    Due to an incident at the Post & Customer Services Centre and a subsequent Police investigation, all mail for Ascension Island, air mail, and surface mail via Ascension Island, due to leave on the RMS today, has been delayed. Arrangements are currently being made for the mail to be carried to Ascension Island via next […]

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  • ST HELENA’S FIRST FRESH TUNA EXPORT – A SUCCESS

    31 January 2018

    The St Helena Fisheries Corporation (SHFC), working with South African Company, Green Fish, exported the first sample of fresh tuna from St Helena on Saturday, 20 January 2018 – a first in the Island’s history. Green Fish, a family run business that services the South African restaurant, hospitality and wholesale seafood industry with high quality, […]

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  • VIRAL INFECTIONS ON ST HELENA

    31 January 2018

    The Health Directorate wishes to advise the public that there is currently chicken pox on the Island and a human viral infection going around, with symptoms including diarrhoea, vomiting, high temperatures, dry cough and body aches. Please be advised that these conditions, in the majority, are self-limiting and can be managed at home with rest, […]

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  • THE RMS ST HELENA

    30 January 2018

    SERVING THE ISLAND FOR 27 YEARS The RMS St Helena, one of only two ocean-going vessels in the world still to carry the title of Royal Mail Ship, will depart on her final voyage from St Helena Island on Saturday, 10 February 2018. The RMS, as she is affectionately known, has served the Island since […]

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  • SERVICE OF THANKSGIVING FOR RMS ST HELENA

    30 January 2018

    As part of the farewell celebrations for the RMS St Helena, an ecumenical service of Thanksgiving will be held at St James’ Church on Tuesday, 6 February 2018, starting at 7pm. The service will also be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. At 6.20pm there will be a Church Parade from the Canister to St […]

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  • AHOY THERE!

    30 January 2018

    RMS FAREWELL FANCY HAT COMPETITION – FRIDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2018 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, this is the Officer of the Watch speaking from the Bridge. The RMS Farewell Celebrations, at Noon today, are ongoing. We have covered many weeks of planning and have just over a week to go before our last voyage from […]

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  • SCHOOL WARDEN CROSSING AT PILLING PRIMARY SCHOOL

    30 January 2018

    A School Warden Crossing of criss-crossed yellow lines has been painted on the road adjacent to the main gate of Pilling Primary School, Jamestown, to improve the safety of pedestrians in this area. A School Warden Crossing is not a general pedestrian crossing as it is only in operation for short time periods – specifically […]

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  • CPA RESOURCE TEAM DEPARTS FOLLOWING POST-ELECTION SEMINAR

    29 January 2018

    The visiting Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Resource Team departed St Helena on Saturday, 27 January 2018, after delivering a Post-Election Seminar to St Helena’s Legislative Council. The Seminar incorporated 14 different sessions, covering a range of topics including, ‘The Evolution of Parliamentary Democracy and the Constitution of St Helena’, ‘Public Speaking – Enabling Parliamentarians to […]

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