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Press Releases

  • St Helena Supreme Court Launches Consultation Exercise on Draft Amendments to Court Rules

    19 August 2024

    The Chief Justice has launched a consultation exercise on draft amendments to the Courts (Rights of Audience and Enrolment) Rules, 1992, made under s.8 of the Courts (Appeals and Rules) Ordinance, 2017. He has also drafted proposed new rules made under s.89 of the Constitution, which will be referred to as the Courts (Rights of […]

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  • Community Mental Health Team To Launch Mental Health Survey

    13 August 2024

    The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) is launching a mental health survey to better understand the needs and experiences of the community. The survey will launch on Wednesday 21 August 2024. Mental health problems can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. However, stigma often prevents people from seeking help. This survey aims to […]

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  • Chief Minister Welcomes New Minister For Overseas Territories

    7 August 2024

    Chief Minister Julie Thomas has extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office with responsibility for the Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty MP. In a letter sent today, the Chief Minister expressed enthusiasm for Minister Doughty’s appointment, given his prior experience and interest in the region. […]

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  • SHG Service Delivery Survey

    5 August 2024

    The St Helena Government (SHG) initiated a ‘live’ service delivery survey in 2021 to determine how satisfied customers were with the services SHG provided. Customers can score their happiness with 24 services offered by SHG using this easy-to-use survey and are invited to submit comments on how they believe a particular service might be improved. […]

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  • Applications for the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarships Open 6 August 2024

    5 August 2024

    Applications for Chevening Scholarships to study in the UK next year, are open from 6 August to 5 November 2024. Prospective candidates can submit their applications via chevening.org/apply. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals from diverse backgrounds who can demonstrate the commitment and skills needed to become future leaders. Applicants must have a realistic and […]

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  • Property Disposal and Purchase Policy 2024 – Public Consultation

    2 August 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) has today published its draft Property Disposal and Purchase Policy 2024. The Property Disposal and Purchase Policy 2024 sets the principles and processes by which SHG disposes and acquires property on behalf of the Crown, and when complete will replace the Land and Buildings Disposal Policy 2016.  The draft policy is […]

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  • Elizabeth Knipe Sworn in as Legislative Council Member

    1 August 2024

    This afternoon Elizabeth Knipe took the Oaths of Office for her new role as an elected member of the Legislative Council in the presence of His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE and Chief Minister Julie Thomas at the Castle. Councillor Knipe now serves as a member of the Legislative Council following her unopposed nomination for […]

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  • Sending Dangerous Goods Through the Post

    1 August 2024

    In accordance with the IATA-UPU Mail Safety Guidelines, the Post and Customer Services Centre (PCSC) has made the conscious decision not to accept any dangerous goods for exportation through the postal service.  Dangerous goods includes lithium batteries sent in devices such as mobile phones, hair dyes and aerosols.  An extensive list of dangerous goods can […]

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  • Utilities Regulatory Authority Report

    31 July 2024

    The Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) have issued a report on the services provided by Connect St Helena for the year 2023/24. The report can be accessed on the SHG website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/URA-Report-23-24-FINAL-1.pdf The URA have noted the main areas of concern are: The URA notes that a tariff structure in effect from June 2025 will […]

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  • Bye-Election August 2024

    31 July 2024

    The deadline for submission of valid nomination forms for candidates in the bye-election was 12:00 today, 31 July 2024. At 12:05 the Returning Officer, Carol Henry, announced that only one nomination form had been received, the candidate being Mrs Elizabeth Knipe of Bamboo Hedge, Sandy Bay. As there is only one vacant seat on the […]

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