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Public Consultation on the Draft Immigration Policy – Reminder

The Draft Immigration Policy is out for Public Consultation until 11 December 2020. The Draft Immigration Policy establishes the framework through which St Helena Government (SHG) will provide a high quality, customer oriented Immigration Service that facilitates and supports SHG’s principles of economic growth whilst continuing to ensure effective border control. During the consultation period […]

New Fishing Licence System

St Helena Government (SHG) is introducing a new Fishing Licence system in an effort to ensure we fulfill our responsibilities in ensuring St Helena is fishing sustainably. St Helena is lucky enough to have one of the most unique and fantastic marine environments on the planet and SHG is dedicated to protecting this. The Island’s […]

St Helena Weekly Police Report – 26 October – 1 November 2020

During the week of Monday, 26 October, to Sunday, 1 November 2020, Police dealt with a total of 42 reports, resulting in three arrests. One person was arrested for arson. They were subsequently bailed to return to Police at a later date pending further investigations. One person was arrested for being in possession of an […]

St Helena Conference 2020 – From Discovery to Discovery

12 November 2020 St Helena Community College, Jamestown, St Helena 09.00-15.30 GMT The one-day conference ‘From Discovery to Discovery’ brings Island based organisations and researchers together to share and exchange knowledge and experience, showcasing the diversity of research being conducted on land and sea. The event marks the first year of operation of the St […]

St Helena PAC participates in virtual Westminster Workshop on Public Financial Oversight

CPA UK hosts virtual Westminster Workshop on Public Financial Oversight from 19 to 23 October St Helena PAC and Chief Auditor participates in virtual workshop Workshop a success in enabling a stronger PAC going forward The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) UK hosted their virtual Westminster Workshop on Public Financial Oversight from 19 to 23 October […]

Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf

5 November 2020

The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Tuesday, 10,Wednesday, 11, and Thursday, 12 November 2020, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly […]

Controlled Rock Removal -Thursday, 12 November 2020

4 November 2020

The public is advised that Barnes Road (from Constitution Hill Road to the entrance of Heart Shaped Waterfall) will be closed between 9.30am and 3pm on Thursday, 12 November 2020. This closure is to allow the Rock Guards of the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate to carry out a controlled rock removal near Mr Raymond Green’s […]

Update on Charter Flight Details – November/December 2020

St Helena Government (SHG) can now confirm that the Titan Airways Boeing 757-200 aircraft has once again been selected to operate the next charter flight to the Island during the week of 30 November 2020. The flight will depart from London Stansted and fly direct to St Helena with a technical stop in Accra. The […]

Sea Conditions

4 November 2020

The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a North Westerly Swell is forecast for St Helena on Saturday, 7, and Sunday, 8 November 2020. Although not large, this swell could result in unsettled sea conditions in both James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. Due care and attention should be taken if swimming […]

Charmaine Buckley Returns To The Island As Dental Therapist

Charmaine Buckley

4 November 2020

Charmaine Buckley of Bottom Woods has recently returned to the Island as Dental Therapist after graduating with a Higher Education Diploma in Dental Hygiene & Dental Therapy with the Royal College of Surgeons England, FGDP (UK), in March 2020. Charmaine studied a 27-month full-time course at the Greater Manchester School for Dental Care Professionals, based […]