St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Maritime Registry, Licensing and Safety Standards Information Meeting

    25 June 2024

    The Maritime Authority is proposing steps to implement new registry and licensing of local vessels to cover necessary safety standards. To facilitate this, all boat owners are invited to attend an information session on the following topic: Local Vessel Registry, Licensing and Safety Standards Policy In a bid to enhance safety within St Helena’s waters, […]

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  • Visa And Mastercard Merchant Services Now Available To St Helena

    25 June 2024

    Since May 2023, the St Helena Government (SHG) Economic Development Team has been working with Ryft Pay, a UK-based payment services provider, to offer access to Visa and MasterCard payments. The Ryft Pay system is being utilised by several businesses making it more convenient for tourists and St Helenians alike to use their credit cards […]

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  • His Excellency The Governor Departs The Island

    21 June 2024

    His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, will depart St Helena on Saturday 22 June 2024. Stephen Thwaites, Development Attaché, will be sworn in as Acting Governor until Tasha Harris’ return to St Helena on 29 June. Upon her return to the island, Tasha Harris, Head of the Governor’s Office, will be sworn in as Acting Governor […]

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  • Bye-Election – 14 August 2024

    17 June 2024

    In a Proclamation issued today, Monday 17 June 2024, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, acting in accordance with the advice of the Chief Minister, has announced that a bye-election to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council (following the resignation of Rosemary Bargo on 31 May) will take place on Wednesday 14 August 2024. The Extraordinary Gazette […]

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  • Clinical Negligence Compensation Scheme Update

    17 June 2024

    On Friday 22 September 2023, SHG announced that an independently operated clinical negligence compensation scheme would be established to process and manage claims arising from treatment provided by Mr Sergio Villatoro-Bran. It had been discussed that the scheme include another doctor but SHG has decided to limit the scheme at present to patients of Mr […]

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  • Governor Declares Public Holiday to Mark the Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III

    14 June 2024

    Acting in accordance with section 5(2) of the Public Holidays Ordinance, 1945, His Excellency the Governor, has directed that Friday 15 November 2024, shall be observed as a public holiday to mark the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. A Public Notice was issued to this effect on Monday 3 June […]

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  • Crane and Lifting Equipment Inspection Training

    13 June 2024

    Port Control recently completed a comprehensive training program to enhance safety and efficiency in crane operations at the port. This initiative follows an internal audit and underscores SHG’s commitment to ensuring the safe and reliable handling of critical cargo supplies. Delivered by Andrew Morgan from Certex UK, the three-week program covered essential areas: Acting Harbourmaster, […]

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  • Flights To St Helena

    11 June 2024

    Peak Demand Season St Helena’s air service provision with Airlink operates as a scheduled weekly service between Johannesburg and St Helena and a monthly inter-island service with Ascension Island. In November 2023 SHG announced the 2024-25 peak season mid-week flights (Tuesday Johannesburg flights) and the reintroduction of Cape Town flights (Saturday flights).  Following assessment of […]

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  • World Blood Donor Day at the Health Laboratory

    10 June 2024

    In honour of World Blood Donor Day this Friday, 14 June 2024, the Health Laboratory team is hosting a blood donation clinic. Drop in anytime between 9:00 and 16:00 to learn more about blood donation or to donate blood. What is World Blood Donor Day? World Blood Donor Day is dedicated to raising awareness about […]

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  • Diabetes Week 10 – 16 June

    7 June 2024

    Diabetes Week is taking place from Monday 10 June to Sunday 16 June 2024. The Health Promotion and Community Nursing teams are dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes throughout the week. The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘Talk about the health checks you need when you have diabetes’. What is Diabetes Week? Diabetes Week […]

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