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  • Police Reforms to Improve Scrutiny, Transparency and Community Relations Announced

    23 February 2024

    Last year it was announced that a number of reforms to policing would take place as part of a wider reorganisation to the structure of St Helena Government (SHG). These reforms to the Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) are aimed at strengthening transparency, performance management, community confidence and assuring the continued development of our policing […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Pipeline Phase Two Approved

    21 February 2024

    At the Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday 24 October 2023, the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP): Phase Two Pipeline was approved. The Phase Two Pipeline outlines EDIP’s priority projects over the next five years. The programme is split into two stages. The focus of stage one will be the planning activities that will set […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme Micro Projects – Middle Landing Steps

    20 February 2024

    The Programme Management Office is pleased to advise that following an open procurement exercise conducted in December 2023, SHG has entered into a contract with Ambledale Workshop Ltd to undertake renovation and refurbishment of the Middle Landing Steps at the Wharf in Jamestown.  Works are due to commence on site from Monday 26 February 2024 […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    19 February 2024

    St Helena is expected to experience unsettling sea conditions from Wednesday 21 February 2024 and is forecast to continue through to Friday 23 February 2024 in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to […]

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

    17 February 2024

    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 […]

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  • Restricted access to Jamestown Wharf and Lower Rupert’s

    16 February 2024

    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 […]

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  • Changes To Public Bus Services

    14 February 2024

    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 […]

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  • Wreath Laying Ceremony and Road Closures – 16 February 2024

    13 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 […]

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

    13 February 2024

    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 […]

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  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf

    13 February 2024

    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 […]

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