St Helena Government

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Press Releases

  • UK Financial Aid Mission Delegation to Visit in January 2025

    23 December 2024

    Three representatives from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will arrive in St Helena on Saturday 4 January 2025 to participate in the Financial Aid Mission (FAM) discussions for the 2025-26 financial year. Expected on island are Adam Pile, the Deputy Director of FCDO’s Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate; Hugh Thomas, Economic Advisor, […]

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  • St Helena Attracts Further Investment Under Approved Investor Scheme

    19 December 2024

    The Trade and Investment team within SHG are responsible for managing the Approved Investor Scheme (AIS). This scheme provides duty relief incentives for businesses investing in St Helena. These incentives are designed to attract investments that are sustainable, create local jobs, reduce import dependence, and add value to local products and services. So far this […]

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  • His Excellency the Governor to Depart the Island

    18 December 2024

    His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday, 21 December 2024. The Governor is taking two weeks leave before returning back to St Helena on Saturday, 4 January 2025 Stephen Thwaites, Development Attaché, will be sworn in as Acting Governor until Governor Phillips’ return. #StHelena #GovernorDeparts www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ www.twitter.com/StHelenaGovt SHG18 […]

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  • Minister Martin Henry to Depart Island During Recess Period

    13 December 2024

    Minister for Health and Social Care, Martin Henry, will be off island during the recess period from Sunday, 15 December 2024 to Saturday, 4 January 2025. Minister Christine Scipio will be responsible for the Health and Social Care Portfolio in Minister Henry’s absence and can be contacted by email via christine.scipio@helanta.co.sh, christine.scipio@sainthelena.gov.sh or by telephone […]

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  • CLOSURE OF VETTING CERTIFICATE OFFICE

    12 December 2024

    The Royal Saint Helena Police Service would like to advise the public that an expedited service will be offered for any Vetting Certificate applications received between Monday, 16 December and Wednesday, 18 December 2024. Applications for Vetting Certificates will not be processed between Monday, 23 December 2024 and Thursday, 2 January 2025. Electronic applications for […]

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  • Councillor Robert Midwinter Attends Gender – Based Violence Seminar

    10 December 2024

    Councillor (Cllr) Robert Midwinter departed the island on Saturday 19 October 2024 to attend a Legislative Strengthening Seminar in London. This seminar, organised by the CPA UK, aimed to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Modern-Day Slavery (MDS). This seminar, a follow-up to the one held in Nairobi, Kenya in November 2023, provided Cllr Midwinter with […]

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  • Health and Social Care Portfolio Highlights Malaria Awareness

    9 December 2024

    The Chief Medical Officer has confirmed hospitalisation of two individuals with cases of malaria. They are currently receiving appropriate medical care. This resulted from the individuals recently travelling to a region known for high malaria risk. Public Health officials are monitoring the situation closely for any additional cases. Important Note: Malaria is not contagious and […]

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  • International Civil Aviation Day 2024

    7 December 2024

    St Helena joins the global aviation community in celebrating International Civil Aviation Day. This day highlights the critical role of international civil aviation connecting the world and driving social and economic development, especially in a geographically challenged territory such as St Helena. To mark this special occasion on St Helena, travellers are reminded of the […]

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  • Review of Governance and the Implementation of the Ministerial System: Public Meeting to be Held 11 December 2024

    6 December 2024

    A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, 11 December 2024, at Half Tree Hollow Community Centre at 19:00 to discuss the ongoing review of St Helena’s governance and ministerial system introduced in 2021. This review, commissioned by the Legislative Council, supported by the Governor and the UK Government, aims to assess whether the effectiveness […]

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  • New Optometry Service For St Helena

    5 December 2024

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) is excited to announce the launch of a new, advanced optometry service, marking a significant milestone in eye care for our community. Up until now St Helena relied on annual visits from optometrists, with spectacles taking up to four months to arrive. Now, under the guidance of optometrist […]

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