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A White Christmas on St Helena

21 December 2021

St Helena’s highest peaks aren’t at a high enough altitude for snow to fall, but this December there’s a splash of white on the high ridge near Diana’s Peak at a scale that hasn’t been seen for centuries. This Christmas take a walk up to Diana’s Peak and when walking along the central ridge, between […]

Offshore Surveillance Report 2021

St Helena’s fish resources are one of the Island’s most valuable assets. In order to protect our fish resources it is important that we do all we can to monitor our offshore fisheries St Helena’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) is the waters up to 200 miles from the shore of St Helena, the entire EEZ […]

Central Support Services Closure

Central Support Services will be closed from 12 noon tomorrow, Friday 17 December 2021, to allow staff to attend their end of year function. These office closures will include the Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Chambers, Judicial Services, Legislative Council staff office, the Archives and Press Office. Staff in the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio […]

Visitor Information Services Closure

The Visitor Information Services of the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio will be closed on Friday, 17 December 2021, from 12noon to allow staff to attend their end of year function.  Normal service will resume on Monday, 20 December 2021. The public is thanked in advance for their cooperation. SHG15 December 2021 http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh

COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Programme – Why you should take your Booster Vaccination Now

COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations The COVID-19 booster vaccination roll-out programme has begun on St Helena with the frontline workers, health workers and those who are extremely clinically vulnerable being the first to receive their third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.  Booster vaccinations for staff and clients of the Island’s care institutions are being administered this week.   […]

Arrival of the MV Helena

The MV Helena is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Friday, 17December 2021, and will dock alongside Ruperts Jetty. Cargo operations will start on Saturday, 18December 2021. The MV Helena will stay alongside Ruperts Jetty until Tuesday, 21December 2021, when she will then go to anchor before departing St Helena on Monday, 27 December […]

Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio Festive Closures

The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: The public is advised that all schools have now closed for the Christmas holidays and will reopen on Monday, 10 January 2022, with a Staff Development Day. The first teaching day will be on Tuesday, 11 January 2022. The Education Learning Centre […]

St Helena Sea Rescue Service: Safety Advice for Swimming in the Ocean

14 December 2021

Summer is here and the festive season is fast approaching. During this time many of us enjoy participating in ocean-based activities, with swimming being one of the most popular amongst all ages.   The Sea Rescue Service would like to give the following safety advice for swimming in the ocean: Do not go swimming alone Take […]

Legislative Council Elect Members for the Public Accounts Committee, Pass one Bill and Standing Orders

At the formal Legislative Council meeting held on Friday, 10 December 2021, the following Members were elected to serve on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC): Hon Gillian Brooks Hon Dr Corinda Essex Hon Karl Thrower Also at the meeting Members passed the motion to amend the Standing Orders of the Legislative Council which came into […]

Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio Services Closure

The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: Prince Andrew School and the three Primary Schools – Pilling, St Pauls and Harford – will be without telephone or email access today, Tuesday 14 December, as they are holding their end of year parties. Should you need to contact any of […]