St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Incident Involving FV Argos Georgia

    23 July 2024

    The Falkland Islands Maritime Authority was notified yesterday afternoon of a distress situation involving the fishing vessel FV Argos Georgia, approximately 200 nautical miles east of Stanley, in the Falkland Islands. The vessel, carrying 27 individuals, encountered difficulties and was subsequently abandoned after taking on water. A search and rescue operation was launched immediately, utilizing […]

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  • Speaker Cyril Gunnell Congratulates Sir Lindsay Hoyle on Re-Election as Speaker of the House of Commons

    23 July 2024

    On behalf of the Legislative Council of St Helena, Speaker Cyril Gunnell extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sir Lindsay Hoyle on his re-election as Speaker of the House of Commons, on Tuesday 9 July 2024. Speaker Gunnell acknowledged Sir Lindsay’s proactive approach in organizing the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference (COTSC), which addresses the […]

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  • Executive Council Sitting as Planning Authority

    19 July 2024

    Two development applications have been referred to Executive Council sitting as the Planning Authority, in accordance with the Direction to the Chief Planning Officer, by Executive Council dated 14 June 2022. An open session meeting will take place on Tuesday 23 July 2024 commencing at 09:30 where Executive Council will consider the following applications: Documentation […]

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  • Chief Minister Julie Thomas Congratulates New UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

    19 July 2024

    On Friday 12 July 2024, Chief Minister Julie Thomas extended her congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer on his recent appointment as Prime Minister of the UK, following Labour’s decisive victory in the recent General Election. In a letter sent to the Prime Minister, Chief Minister Thomas conveyed the warm greetings of the Government and people […]

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  • Police and Crime Panel Meeting Scheduled for July 2024

    18 July 2024

    A second meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Wednesday 24 July 2024 from 14:30 to 16:00. This meeting will be held at the Education Learning Centre, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Chief of Police and a question and answer (QA) section. A […]

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  • Statistical Update: Price Inflation

    17 July 2024

    Latest index value and inflation rates for Q2 2024 The Statistics Office has released new estimates of the Retail Price Index (RPI) and the annual inflation rate for Q2, 2024. For the second quarter of 2024 the RPI has been measured at 117.3; in Q2 2023 the RPI was 115.3, resulting in an annual inflation […]

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  • Primary and Secondary School Open Days 2024

    16 July 2024

    The primary and secondary schools on island will be hosting their annual Open Day next week. All parents, guardians, carers and members of the public are invited to attend. Opening times are as follows: Pilling Primary School Tuesday 23 July 09:00 to 12:30 13:30 to 15:00 16:00 to 18:30 Harford Primary School Thursday 25 July […]

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  • Overseas Medical Referral Update

    16 July 2024

    Recently, the Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) issued a letter updating their patients identified for overseas medical referral of the status of their referral. Unfortunately, the contents of this letter have been misunderstood by some, and therefore, miscommunicated in the public domain. With this in mind the HSC aims to address these recent concerns […]

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  • St Helena Research Institute to Host First Online Conference on St Helena

    11 July 2024

    The St Helena Research Institute (SHRI), established in 2019, is proud to announce its first global research conference, ‘St Helena: a unique environment, a rich tapestry’, in collaboration with the University of Manchester. This landmark online event will be held on Wednesday 20 November 2024, with a possible extension to Thursday 21 November depending on […]

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  • St Helena Education System Under Review: Exploring Options For A Sustainable Future

    10 July 2024

    The Education, Skills and Employment (ESE) Portfolio is undertaking a comprehensive review of the island’s primary education system. This review aims to identify the most effective and sustainable path forward, considering the current challenges and future needs of St Helena’s children. Declining Population and Staff Shortages Drive Review The current school structure faces difficulties due […]

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