St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Arrival of MV Karoline

    22 May 2025

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Saturday 24 May 2025 at 06:00. 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 the Port of Jamestown and whole of Lower Ruperts including the beach area, will […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme: Public Information Meetings

    20 May 2025

    The Programme Management Office will be holding a series of public information meetings during May 2025. These meetings are being held to provide the public with the opportunity to hear directly about the different areas of work being undertaken as part of the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), and to ask any questions they may […]

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  • Reminder: 2025 Provisional Register of Electors – Closing Date For Amendments 23 May 2025

    19 May 2025

    The public are reminded that the deadline to submit applications to amend the register is 16:00 on Friday, 23 May 2025. If you are eligible (St Helenian Status, ordinarily resident, 17+ years), check the register and submit Form ‘A’ to: Remember: Your name must be on the final register, dated 1 July 2025, to participate […]

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  • Weather Warning

    19 May 2025

    The public are advised that strong winds and isolated showers are forecast across the Island between 18:00 on Tuesday 20 May and 09:00 on Wednesday 21 May with a risk of these bringing some disruption. The forecasted south easterly winds may peak to occasional gusts of 25-30 KT for most of the island and isolated […]

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  • Changes to Public Transport Service – St Helena’s Day, 21 May 2025

    19 May 2025

    The public are advised of the following changes to the public transport bus schedule for Wednesday 21 May 2025 (St Helena’s Day): Details of the bus timetables can be found on the SHG website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/publictransportservice/ Please be advised that due to the road closure at the Grand Parade on St Helena’s Day, bus pick up […]

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  • Darwin 200 Project Inspires the Next Generation on St Helena

    16 May 2025

    As part of the global Darwin 200 voyage, the historic Dutch tall ship Oosterschelde is currently moored in James Bay, bringing with it a world-class initiative aimed at inspiring young people to become the next generation of environmental leaders, explorers, and scientists. The Maritime Authority currently has an ongoing project to increase capability within the […]

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  • Temporary Adjustments To HM Customs and Immigration Services

    15 May 2025

    As previously announced, and as a result of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Migrant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, HM Customs and Immigration are undertaking specialised training over the next six weeks. Due to the varied scheduling requirements of this essential training, a weekly opening hours schedule will be in effect and will be published […]

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  • Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio – Nursery Provision

    15 May 2025

    The Education, Skills and Employment (ESE) Portfolio is offering non-compulsory nursery education for all children between the ages of three and four years. ESE will be in contact with parents/guardians of those children born on island and who are eligible to enter nursery education in the school year September 2025 – August 2026. This is […]

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  • INVITATION TO TENDER

    13 May 2025

    RUPERT’S DEVELOPMENT – LANDSCAPING St Helena Government would like to invite suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders for the following contract: CS-1931-SHG – Rupert’s Development – Landscaping A site visit to view the works will take place at 09:00 on Friday, 23 May 2025, meeting near the Sea Rescue Building, Rupert’s. Contractors should note that […]

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  • Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2025: St Helena Riders Invited to Participate in Global Men’s Health Initiative

    13 May 2025

    SHG is pleased to announce the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) scheduled to take place on Sunday, 18 May 2025, and invites local classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders to participate in this significant global event. Founded in Sydney, Australia, by Mark Hawwa, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all […]

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