Press Releases

Constituency Meetings

The public is invited to attend the first round of constituency meetings with the newly elected Legislative Council. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your Councillors and raise any issues you might have. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in your district. Constituency meetings will take place at 7pm as […]

St Helena Police Report, 8 -14 November 2021

During the week of Monday, 8, to Sunday, 14 November 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 60 reports, resulting in three arrests. Three persons were arrested for affray and have now been charged to appear before the Magistrates Court. Other reports made related to harassment, burglary, cultivating a controlled drug, concern for […]

Remembrance Sunday Service 2021

16 November 2021

The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who had served or survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday, 14 November 2021. His Excellency, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook and Mrs Rushbrook attended. The Right Reverend […]

SHG Service Delivery Survey Feedback – ENRP

St Helena Government (SHG) continues to run a ‘live’ Service Delivery Survey to gauge customer satisfaction of services offered by SHG. This user-friendly survey gives customers a chance to rate the services that SHG offer and provide feedback on how they feel a particular service can be improved. Feedback will be monitored and reported on […]

Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine arrives on-Island

12 November 2021

Arriving on the Titan Airways Charter flight from Stansted on Tuesday, 9 November 2021 was a consignment of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine (see photo attached).  The Pfizer vaccine (as it is more commonly termed) is an approved vaccine against COVID-19. One of the advantages of the Pfizer vaccine is that it has been approved for vaccination of […]

Remembrance Flag Ceremony 2021

A Remembrance Flag Ceremony, to mark the moment in World War 1 when the guns fell silent on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month and to honour all who have served, was held at Plantation House on Thursday, 11 November 2021. See full press release here. SHG 11 November 2021

Executive Council to discuss Development Application

Executive Council will meet on Monday, 15 November 2021, at 10am to discuss the Development Application for a Proposed Fuel Station, Convenience Store with In-store Café and Supporting Services. The ExCo Memo and supporting documents are available on the St Helena Government website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/legislative-council/executive-council/ Members of the public who would like to view a hard […]

St Helena Police Report – 1-7 November 2021

11 November 2021

During the week of Monday, 1, to Sunday, 7 November 2021, St Helena Police dealt with a total of 39 reports. No arrests were made. Reports related to malicious communications, request for Police assistance, neighbour dispute, anti-social behaviour, a domestic incident, road traffic offences, concern for safety and a person missing from home. During the […]

Increased Agricultural Production Project Board – Public Consultation Meetings

The Increased Agricultural Production Project Board will be hosting a series of Public Consultation meetings to hear the public’s views on the proposed Increased Agricultural Production on the St Helena Government (SHG) Estate Project.    The Increased Agricultural Production on the SHG Estate Project was approved as a strategic priority under the Economic Development Investment […]

UK Overseas Territories agree Climate Change Pledge at COP26

The UK Overseas Territories (OTs) have agreed an ‘Overseas Territories Climate Change Pledge’. The Pledge was issued via the UK Overseas Territories Association on Saturday, 6 November 2021, to coincide with the OTs’ event ‘Our Vision for Healthy Oceans’ at COP26 in Glasgow on Nature Day in the UK Pavilion. This session is available online […]