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St Helena Government

  • Economic Development Investment Programme

    28 June 2024

    Middle Landing Steps The Programme Management Office is pleased to advise that the refurbishment works undertaken by Ambledale Workshop Ltd, on the Middle Landing Steps is now completed and the area is now open to the public. The project was approved for funding under the UK funded Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) – Micro Project, […]

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  • Alcohol Awareness Week: 1 To 7 July 2024

    28 June 2024

    St Helena Government joins the world in raising awareness about the effects of alcohol during Alcohol Awareness Week, which takes place from 1 to 7 July 2024. The theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Understanding alcohol harm’. The Health Promotion team are encouraging all to get involved in this year’s campaign by talking about the […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure

    27 June 2024

    The Immigration Section of the Safety, Security and Home Affairs Portfolio will be closed for business on Wednesday 3 July 2024. Normal business will resume on Thursday 4 July 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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  • Programme Management Office Drop-In Session

    27 June 2024

    Proposed Disabled Access at the Education Learning Centre and Proposed Railing System Along the High Risk Area of the Jamestown Run The Programme Management Office (PMO) will hold a public consultation drop-in session on the works that are being proposed to: The drop-in session will take place on Friday 5 July 2024, between 10:00 and […]

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  • Disposal of SHG Fuel Infrastructure Project (Ex Basil Read) Vehicles

    27 June 2024

    The Fuel Infrastructure Project (formerly Basil Read) is offering the following vehicles for sale through a public tender process. VEHICLE TYPE REGISTERED ATLAS COPCO COMPRESSOR XAMS407   AKCO COMPRESSOR CPS275   COMPRESSOR INGERSOLL RAND   BROCE BROOM CRT350   LINDE 4 TON FORKLIFT (SPARE PARTS ONLY)   WINGET 4X4 DUMPER 4B2000 X 2   MERCEDES […]

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  • Emergency Dental Clinic Closure

    26 June 2024

    The Emergency Dental Clinic, which is normally open to the public between 08:30 and 09:30 every week day, will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June 2024. Persons experiencing a dental emergency during this time are therefore asked to call Hospital Reception by telephone on 22500, to make an appointment.  Any inconvenience caused […]

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  • 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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