• Minister Mark Brooks Appointed Deputy Chief Minister

    Chief Minister Julie Thomas will depart St Helena on Sunday 10 March 2024 for an official visit to Montserrat. Whilst there she will meet with the Governor of Montserrat, Premier, various members of parliament and the Montserrat administration. Chief Minister Thomas will travel with Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey. The delegation will be joined by His […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Karoline and MT Sarah

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Tuesday 12 March 2024 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will start on this day and are expected to be completed by Wednesday 13 March 2024. The MT Sarah will also arrive on Tuesday 12 March 2024 to discharge fuel. The MT […]

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  • 2023-2024 BUDGET – EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT

    In June last year, the Legislative Council approved the SHG budget for 2023-2024. To provide a better understanding of how that money was spent, throughout the year we have focused on individual portfolios and their plans for the year. At the end of last year we looked at the allocation for Central Support Services, and […]

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  • Public Consultation Meeting to Discuss Possible Employment Legislation Amendments – Monday 11 March

    In 2010 the first employment legislation, the Employment Rights Ordinance, was established in St Helena. This ordinance provided employees with many similar minimum employment rights and protections as the UK. Whilst the law established significant new provisions, there are some employment law elements familiar in other jurisdictions which are not currently included in local legislation. […]

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  • Renovation Works at the Post Office

    The public are advised that renovation works are currently being carried out on the ground floor of the Post Office building in Jamestown. Whilst renovation works are being carried out, public notices, such as marriage certificates, that would normally be displayed on the Post Office notice board will now be displayed at Essex House notice […]

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  • The Treasury Office Closure

    The Post and Customer Services Centre will be closed from 13:30 on Wednesday 6 March 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday 7 March 2024. The Claims Office, Income Tax, Procurement and Finance Offices will also be closed from 14:00 on Wednesday 6 March 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday 7 March […]

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  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf And Lower Rupert’s

    The cargo vessel MV Unicloud is scheduled to arrive at St Helena onSunday 3 March 2024. The public are therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed from Sunday 3 March 2024. It will remain closed until all cargo operations have been completed. Access […]

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  • His Excellency The Governor Departs The Island

    His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, is scheduled to depart St Helena tomorrow Saturday 02 March 2024, He will travel to the UK for one week, before joining the St Helena delegation and travelling on to Montserrat. Governor Phillips is due to arrive back to St Helena on Saturday 23 March 2024. When the Governor […]

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  • Delegation To Depart Island For Official Visit To Montserrat

    At the invitation of the Governor and Premier of Monserrat, a delegation consisting of HE Governor Nigel Phillips, Chief Minister Julie Thomas and Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey is due to travel to fellow Overseas Territory, Montserrat. The Chief Minister and Chief Secretary will depart St Helena on Sunday 10 March 2024. The Governor is departing […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure – Tuesday 05 March

    The Immigration Section of the Safety, Security and Home Affairs Portfolio will be closed for business on Tuesday 5 March 2024. Normal business will resume on Wednesday 6 March 2024. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and the public are thanked for their understanding and cooperation. SHG1 March 2024

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