• Speaker Of The House Of Commons Departs St Helena Following Five-Day Official Visit

    Following a packed week of events, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, departed St Helena earlier today concluding his five-day visit to the island. This historic visit marked the first time a Speaker of the House of Commons has visited St Helena. Sir Lindsay has long been […]

    Read more
  • Restricted access to Jamestown Wharf and Lower Rupert’s

    The Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Monday 19 February, Tuesday 20 February, and Wednesday 21 February 2024. This closure is due to the arrival of the Maria Da Paz and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those […]

    Read more
  • Training In Boat Operation and Safety at Sea Requirements Completed

    In January this year, the Maritime Authority collaborated with the Blue Belt Programme to offer a pilot competency in boat operation and safety at sea of crew training package. The training package was developed to suit local operators and complement current experience, providing a platform for formal certification.  The training took place from Monday 8 […]

    Read more
  • Ministers Question Time

    Friday 16 February 2024 A special meeting of the Legislative Council, focusing on the 10th meeting of Ministers Question Time will take place on Friday 16 February 2024 at 09:15 in the Court House. This will be held in honour of the first visit to the island by the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, […]

    Read more
  • Changes To Public Bus Services

    Existing contracts for the delivery of public bus services with Joshua’s Taxis and Colin’s Garage will come to an end at the end of this month, having been in place since March 2016. For several months SHG has been in discussions with current and potential providers to ensure that services continue after the end of […]

    Read more
  • Wreath Laying Ceremony and Road Closures – 16 February 2024

    A special wreath laying ceremony, led by the Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena Dale Bowers, will take place at the Cenotaph on Friday 16 February 2024 at 15:00. Governor Nigel Phillips, the Chief Minister Julie Thomas, Speaker of the House of Commons the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP and Speaker Cyril Gunnell […]

    Read more
  • Speaker Of The House Of Commons Arrives At St Helena To Begin Five-Day Official Visit

    The Right Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, arrived at St Helena earlier today to begin his five-day visit to the island. This is the first ever visit by a Speaker of the House of Commons to St Helena. Sir Lindsay has a full schedule of engagements and activities. This […]

    Read more
  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf

    The Jamestown Wharf will be closed to the public on Wednesday 14 February 2024 between 08:00 and 16:00. This closure is to enable Port Control to relocate all empty containers in preparation for the upcoming call of the MV Maria Da Paz. Boat owners are asked not to leave any vehicles unattended on the wharf […]

    Read more
  • Constituency Meetings – February and March

    Councillors are hosting another round of constituency meetings in February and March. This round of constituency meetings will be attended by all seven councillors and all five ministers.  Topics that will be discussed in detail are: These meetings are also an opportunity to raise any issues that you may have that fall outside of the […]

    Read more
  • Draft Climate Change and Waste Management Policies (Three Year Review) – Final Public Consultation

    A public consultation for a draft Climate Change Policy (3 Year Review) and draft Waste Management Policy (Three Year Review) commenced in December. The public are invited to a final meeting to discuss these draft Policies which will be held today, Thursday 8 February, at Kingshurst Community Centre at 18:30. The draft Climate Change Policy […]

    Read more