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  • Papanui Wreck Buoy Restored

    13 May 2025

    St Helena Port Control is pleased to announce the successful recovery and restoration of the navigational aid marking the Papanui wreck in James Bay. Thanks to the vigilance and community spirit of local fishermen, the buoy was located and returned to Port Control several days later by the crew of the MFV John Melliss. Fisherman, […]

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  • School Unveils New Name Following Student-Led Initiative

    13 May 2025

    Following an announcement in February 2025, St Helena’s only secondary school is delighted to announce its new name: St Helena Secondary School. This significant development follows a creative and collaborative project undertaken by the students over the past term. The initiative was designed to celebrate the school’s unique identity, honour its place within the wider […]

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  • Live Hearing of Select Committee 1 – Monday 19 May 2025

    12 May 2025

    Select Committee 1 will hold its fourth live hearing in the Council Chamber, The Castle, on Monday 19 May 2025. The topic under scrutiny is Health & Social Care: Provision of Facilities and Services with the focus primarily on the following: Members of the public and interested persons are invited to attend. The meeting will […]

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  • St Helena Commemorates 80th Anniversary of VE Day

    9 May 2025

    The St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA) yesterday hosted a series of events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, honouring the sacrifices and contributions of both international and local heroes to the Allied victory in Europe. The day began outside The Canister with solemn Readings of the Proclamation by Cllr Robert […]

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  • Speaker To Attend Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference 2025

    9 May 2025

    The Speaker of St Helena Legislative Council, the Hon Cyril K Gunnell, will depart the island on Sunday 11 May 2025 to attend the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference (COTSC) 2025 in Westminster, London, by invitation of the House of Commons Speaker, the Rt. Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, from 13 to 16 May […]

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  • HM Customs and Immigration Services – Amended Opening Hours

    9 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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  • Provisional Register of Electors Published

    9 May 2025

    The Provisional Register of Electors for 2025 has now been published by Gazette. You can access the Gazette and the Provisional Register on the SHG website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EX-GAZ-52-Provisional-Register-of-Electors-May-2025.pdf or by contacting any of the Assistant Registration Officers. A list of officers can be found at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-information/elections/. Alternatively you will be able to view the register […]

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  • Temporary Adjustments To HM Customs and Immigration Services

    8 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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  • 80th Anniversary of VE Day: Marking Allied Victory and St Helena’s Wartime Contribution

    7 May 2025

    As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May, the St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA) will hold a series of commemorative events, with the support of various island agencies and partners, to remember the significant contribution of the island to this crucial Allied effort. VE Day marks the […]

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  • Provisional Register of Electors to be Published

    7 May 2025

    The Provisional Register of Electors for 2025 will be published on Friday 9 May 2025. Following its publication, eligible persons will have until 16:00 on Friday 23 May 2025 to submit applications using Form ‘A’ to amend the provisional register. If you have St Helenian Status as defined by law (Immigration Ordinance, 2011), are ordinarily […]

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