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  • Ladder Hill Road Reopening

    14 August 2025

    With the reopening of Ladder Hill Road, the Public Transport Service (PTS) will return to its original timetable. Please note, however, that a few minor amendments have been made to improve efficiency. The following changes will take effect immediately: All changes can be viewed in the revised timetables on the SHG website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/publictransportservice/. The […]

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  • Tree Topping At Duke Of Edinburgh Playground Commencing 17 August 2025

    14 August 2025

    The public are advised that tree topping work at the Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Playground will commence on Sunday, 17 August 2025 and is expected to finish on Friday, 29 August 2025. This work, is a collaboration between the Properties Division and the Forestry Section and is a continuation of the project approved by the […]

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  • RSHP Urges Drivers: Do Not Use Mobile Phones While Driving

    14 August 2025

    The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) is issuing a renewed warning to all drivers regarding the dangers of using mobile devices while operating a vehicle. The use of handheld mobile phones while driving is not only a serious road safety concern but is also an offence. This includes texting, taking calls without a hands-free device, […]

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  • Emergency Services Open Day – Friday 22 August 2025

    13 August 2025

    The Emergency Services of St Helena are thrilled to announce a free, family-friendly Emergency Services Open Day, set to take place on Friday, 22 August 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Sea Rescue Base in Rupert’s. This unique event offers the public an unparalleled opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet the dedicated teams […]

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  • Call for Expressions of Interest to Serve on Governance Commission

    12 August 2025

    SHG is inviting expressions of interest from individuals to serve on a Governance Commission. This commission will seek the community’s views on the recommendations in the St Helena Governance Review Report. This report was recently commissioned to evaluate the effectiveness, transparency and accountability of governance structures pertaining to the ministerial form of government that was […]

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  • The Portrait Gallery: A Moving Tribute To Liberated Africans

    11 August 2025

    The Liberated African Advisory Committee (LAAC) is proud to announce the launch of The Portrait Gallery- Stories of the Face, an exhibition commemorating the third anniversary of the reburial of Liberated Africans at Rupert’s Valley. The exhibition officially opened on Friday, 2 August 2025, and is a collaboration between Assistant Professor Andreana Cunningham, Boston University, […]

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  • Paediatric First Aid Course

    8 August 2025

    A paediatric first aid course was recently held at the Sea Rescue Base in Rupert’s, run by Rae Dickie-Clark and Armand Brits, both Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) within the Ambulance Service. The term ‘Paediatric First Aid’ is used to refer to the skills and knowledge required to provide effective first aid to children, which is […]

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  • New Director of Education, Skills and Employment Appointed

    6 August 2025

    SHG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Ceri Morgan as the new Director of Education, Skills and Employment. Mr Morgan arrived on the island in July, succeeding Marie Horton, who has completed her contract and returned to the UK. Mr Morgan brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a background in […]

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  • A Chevening Scholarship for Mansiel Falqueza

    5 August 2025

    The Governor’s Office is pleased to announce that Mansiel Falqueza has been awarded a Chevening Scholarship.  Mansiel has been accepted at the Coventry University to study for a Master’s degree in Nursing for a period of one year. Mansiel has worked as a Staff Nurse at the General Hospital since 2019 and has recently covered […]

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  • SHG Responds To Fishing Vessel St Albatros Media Queries

    4 August 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is responding to recent media queries regarding the activities of the fishing vessel, St Albatros, which has been operating within St Helena’s fisheries. This statement is issued to provide clarity on the vessel’s licensing and to update the public on the status of its operations and recent reports. The St […]

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