St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Coronavirus (Covid-19) – St Helena Preparedness Update

    18 February 2020

    Preventative measures in place on St Helena Staying Safe Keeping up-to-date St Helena residents are reassured that the Health Directorate is continuing to monitor information from and work closely with Public Health England (PHE) and the World Health Organization on the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). The St Helena Resilience Forum is meeting weekly to […]

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  • Changes to Customs Duty for motorcycle imports

    14 February 2020

    Executive Council approves changes to Customs Duty for motorcycle imports Changes to come into effect from today, Friday 14 February 2020 The revised duty will be charged at a flat rate for four different categories based on emissions and engine size Changes to the Customs Duty for motorcycle imports to be charged at a flat […]

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  • New Stamp Issue – Seven Wonders Of St Helena

    14 February 2020

    A new stamp issue – ‘Seven Wonders of St Helena’ – has been released by the Post & Customer Services Centre. The stamp issue depicts the seven places or entities that St Helena is renowned for, such as Jacob’s Ladder and the Whale Sharks, and consists of the following: Seven valued stamps (15p, 25p, 30p, […]

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  • Average Daily Consumption Increases

    13 February 2020

    Despite recent rainfall, there has been no increase in surface flows to the Island’s reservoirs which remain dangerously low at around 37%. It would still take at least a few weeks of heavy rainfall for surface flows to increase and stocks to replenish. Average daily consumption over the past week has risen to above 1,000 […]

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  • International Day Of Women And Girls In Science 2020

    11 February 2020

    Today, Tuesday 11 February, is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2020 – a day used to recognise the contribution of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and to promote and strengthen their participation. In recognition of the day, we introduce you to St Helena Government Nursery Officer, Vanessa-Thomas Williams. Vanessa […]

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  • Expression Of Interest – Chair Of Land Development Control Authority

    11 February 2020

    The position of Chair of the Land Development Control Authority will become available from 10 March 2020. The Governor’s Office invites all persons interested in this position to complete the relevant form for return to Mr Greg Gibson in the Governor’s Office by Friday, 21 February 2020.  The duties of the Land Development Control Authority […]

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  • SHG Invites Expressions Of Interest For St Helena Electronic Communications Providers

    11 February 2020

    St Helena Government (SHG) is currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from International Communications Providers to deliver voice and data communication services to St Helena from 1 January 2023. In line with the Island’s Digital Strategy to connect the world with St Helena and make economic and social progress for our community now and for […]

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  • Emergency Tree Felling Works, The Moat, Jamestown

    10 February 2020

    Following an incident that occurred on Thursday, 6 February 2020, where a limb fell from a tree in the Moat, Jamestown, collaborative working between the Agriculture & Natural Resources Division (ANRD), Crown Estates and the Planning section has resulted in a thorough assessment of the trees and surrounding area – concluding that extensive works are […]

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  • Selection Process for Chairs to Boards and Committees appointed by the Governor

    10 February 2020

    To ensure there is an opportunity for those interested on St Helena to play a prominent role as Chair of Boards and Committees, the Governor’s Office is changing the appointment process for selecting Chairs to the following Boards and Committees: Immigration Control Board Financial Services Regulatory Authority Enterprise St Helena Board Prison Visiting Committee Land Development […]

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  • HE Governor Hosts Reception For Commonwealth Essay Competition Awardees

    10 February 2020

    Pupils of Harford Primary School (HPS) who participated and/or won awards in the Commonwealth Essay Competition 2019 were invited to a reception at Plantation House on Wednesday, 22 January 2020, hosted by HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook. Attending the event were a number of invited guests, including staff and pupils of Harford Primary School and […]

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