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The 2020 year-end report for St Helena’s Labour Market Strategy: 2020-2035 has today been released by St Helena Government (SHG).  In December 2019, Executive Council endorsed the Labour Market Strategy (LMS) to take effect from 1 January 2020. The LMS identifies programmatic targets that will be reviewed every six months as well as indicator data […]

On recent Titan Airways charter flights, some passengers travelling to and from Africa (for example South Africa) have been allowed to board or alight at Accra Airport. This has included Saints who were medically referred to South Africa and needed to return to the Island. This process has been complex with requirements including: A Ghanaian […]

Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 27 April 2021, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following Open Agenda item: National Honours and Awards Bill, 2021 This paper (ExCo Memo) is available online at the following link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/councils/executive-council/. Members of the public who would like to view hard copies of ExCo Memos should […]

The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 14 April 2021. An updated draft Archives Lending Policy was presented by the Custodian of Records and Head of Corporate Support who had been asked to strengthen its provisions following earlier discussions and representations. Key conclusions included: Applications acceptable only from registered […]

St Helena Immigration would like to remind the public of the importance of having a valid passport. A passport must remain valid for at least six months from the expiry date of any entry permit and it is the responsibility of the passport holder to ensure their passport is kept up to date and to […]

National Pet Month (NPM) is celebrated between 1 April and 3 May 2021 and is used to celebrate and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership. In recognition of NPM, we share with you animal welfare advice provided by the Veterinary Section: Animal welfare affects us all, and it should never be forgotten that animals have […]

Members of the public born on or before 24 April, 2003 wishing to receive a first dose of the AstraZeneca Vaccine will have a final opportunity to receive their first dose at the vaccination clinic at the Flu Pod (General Hospital) on Saturday, 24 April, between 9am and 2pm. There will be allocated times for […]

24 FEBRUARY AND 31 MARCH 2021 The Finance Committee held their monthly meetings on 24 February and 31 March 2021 The Budget Execution Reports for January and February 2021 and Supplementary Appropriation for the 2020/21 financial year were discussed Monthly meetings of the Finance Committee were held on Wednesday, 24 February, and Wednesday, 31 March […]