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Press Releases

  • Independent Review of the Royal St Helena Police

    16 September 2024

    An independent team of policing experts is conducting a review of the Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) from Monday 16 to Friday 20 September 2024. Led by the FCDO Policing Advisor, Andrew Munday, who has spent the past week on Ascension reviewing RSHP activities there, the FCDO-funded review aims to assess the progress made since […]

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  • Shelby Bargo Achieves First-Class Honours in Ocean Science and Marine Conservation

    13 September 2024

    A recent graduate of the University of Plymouth, Shelby Bargo, has achieved a First-Class Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Science and Marine Conservation. Shelby’s core studies involved marine biology, oceanography, ecology, and conservation. Through a combination of theoretical coursework and practical applications, she gained invaluable experience in data collection, analysis, and research. Her […]

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  • Councillors Attend Overseas Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Events

    13 September 2024

    Councillor Andrew Turner, as part of a delegation, departed St Helena on Saturday 7 September 2024, to attend the 6th UK Overseas Territories Forum on the Oversight of Public Finances and Good Governance, held in Westminster from 10 to 12 September 2024. Further details can be found on the SHG website via Councillor Turner is […]

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  • Memorial Service for Fishing Vessel Argos Georgia Crew

    11 September 2024

    A memorial service will be held at St James Church on Thursday 19 September 2024 from 12:30 to 13:00, to commemorate the crew of the fishing vessel Argos Georgia. Tragically the FV Argos Georgia, operated by Argos Froyanes Ltd (more affectionately known locally as ‘Argos’), sank near the Falkland Islands on Monday 22 July 2024, […]

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  • Invitation for Nominations – Commonwealth Scholarships 2025

    9 September 2024

    The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK is inviting nominations from St Helena for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships commencing in 2025. Nominations will be for one candidate for consideration by the CSC for Master’sstudy. The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to make change. The CSC is committed to a policy […]

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  • SHG Financial Statements for 2022/23 Approved

    5 September 2024

    The St Helena Government (SHG) Financial Statements for the Financial Year 2022/23 have been approved by the Executive Council and are now available to the public. Financial Secretary Dax Richards, signed the statements on behalf of SHG, and the Chief Auditor Brendon Hunt, issued his Audit Opinion. The 2022/23 SHG Financial Statements can be accessed […]

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  • 0-19 Health Service Team Partners with NHS Team to Provide Free Online Courses in Emotional Health

    3 September 2024

    The 0-19 Health Service Team is excited to announce its recent partnership with the Solihull Approach, a trusted NHS provider of online courses focused on children’s emotional health and wellbeing. Through this collaboration, the Health and Social Care Portfolio’s 0-19 Health Service Team has been granted multi-user license, enabling all residents on St Helena Island […]

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  • Merchant Navy Day

    3 September 2024

    Today is Merchant Navy Day and we take this opportunity to give thanks to all seafarers responsible for ensuring that goods are transported all over the world. The merchant navy provides a vital lifeline to many and we, here on St Helena, realise this more than most, as we rely on all of our goods […]

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  • Call For Nominations For UK State (2025 Birthday Honours) and St Helena National Awards

    3 September 2024

    Nominations are now being invited for the following awards. UK STATE AWARDS – 2025 BIRTHDAY HONOURS  Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over and above what normally is expected. This can include making a difference to the community or in a specific field of work, innovation and […]

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  • Royal St Helena Police Launches Community Survey

    30 August 2024

    The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) would like to invite the community to participate in an online survey to gather feedback on services provided. The survey will be launched on Monday 2 September 2024, and will close on Monday 30 September 2024. The goal of the survey, which can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RSHPolice, is to […]

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