Press Releases

Public Bus Services – Update

St Helena Government today announced that the contracts for the current public bus service provided by Joshua’s Taxis, Colin’s Garage, and Isaac’s Contractors have been extended for an additional three months, effective from Sunday 1 September to Saturday 30 November 2024. Following discussions with the bus service providers earlier this year, an initial agreement was […]

Reception Held in Celebration of Education Honours New Chevening Scholar Martina Peters

A reception was held last Thursday 22 August 2024 at Plantation House to celebrate education and the opportunities it unlocks. The event acknowledged beneficiaries of the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship programmes and featured a valuable address by His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE.  Both Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni were able to share their educational experiences […]

Community Survey – St Helena’s Marine Protected Area

The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio’s Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section is launching a community survey with the aim of collecting information on how the island’s community views the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and its associated management. The St Helena Marine Management Plan 2023 – 2028 outlines the management measures needed to conserve, protect […]

Prince Andrew School – Public Examination Results

Prince Andrew School is delighted to announce the strong results achieved in this year’s public examinations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to inclusive education and customised academic pathways designed to meet diverse student interests and aspirations. This year’s examination outcomes showcase our students’ successes across 32 distinct qualifications spanning Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 (GCSE), […]

Prince Andrew School Results Day 2024

On Friday 23 August 2024, former Prince Andrew School (PAS) Year 11, 12, and 13 students received their GCSE and A-Level test results. The eagerly awaited results were presented to students during a special ceremony held in the PAS hall. Parents, guardians, teachers, and representatives from the St Helena Government (SHG), Bank of St Helena […]

General Hospital Expresses Gratitude to Cancer Support Group for Generous Donation

The General Hospital has extended its sincere thanks to the Cancer Support and Awareness Charity for their generous donation of video conferencing equipment for the chemotherapy unit and specialist consulting room. This valuable equipment will transform cancer care on the island by enabling real-time consultations with overseas medical experts. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical […]

Mpox Outbreak Update

There is currently international concern about the spread of the infectious disease mpox (caused by the monkeypox virus). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a public health emergency, following a significant increase in the number of cases of the disease in Central Africa, particularly in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Cases have also been […]

Data Protection Policy – Public Consultation

St Helena Government (SHG) has today published its draft Data Protection Policy 2024. This policy aims to safeguard the privacy of individuals and ensure responsible handling of personal data by organisations. Members of the public are invited to review the draft data protection policy available online at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DataProtectionPolicyv3.2.0_FINAL-DRAFT-FOR-CONSULTATION-AUG24-references-added.pdf and in hard copies at the Public […]

Data Protection Policy Update

The St Helena Government (SHG) recently held public information meetings to discuss a new Data Protection policy. This policy aims to safeguard the privacy of individuals and ensure responsible data handling by organisations. SHG would like to acknowledge and thank those members of the public who attended these sessions. While attendance was limited, the discussions […]

Kiera Francis Achieves First Class Honours in Biochemistry with Biology

20 August 2024

Keira Francis of Sandy Bay, has graduated with First Class Honours in Biochemistry with Biology from Keele University. Keira graduated on Tuesday 9 July 2024. In addition to her first-class degree, Keira was also awarded the Royal Society of Biology Accreditation Top Project Award, the Biochemical Society Undergraduate Recognition Award, and the Oxford University Achievement […]