Press Releases

  • Draft Climate Change and Waste Management Policies (Three Year Review) – Final Public Consultation

    A public consultation for a draft Climate Change Policy (3 Year Review) and draft Waste Management Policy (Three Year Review) commenced in December. The public are invited to a final meeting to discuss these draft Policies which will be held today, Thursday 8 February, at Kingshurst Community Centre at 18:30. The draft Climate Change Policy […]

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  • St Helena Will Welcome Speaker Of The UK House Of Commons

    The Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP is to make the first ever visit to St Helena by a Speaker of the UK House of Commons as part of his mission to give a voice, and a platform, to the UK Overseas Territories. During his five-day visit to the island Speaker Hoyle will address a […]

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  • Shipping Services To St Helena

    SHG has been made aware that the operation of an additional sea freight service to St Helena is being considered by a private shipping company, under the agency of Meihuizen International. Last year SHG invited tenders from parties interested in providing a longer term sea freight service to the island. Following a procurement process, SHG […]

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  • Select Committee 2 – Topic for Scrutiny

    Members of the public are advised that Select Committee 2 has selected Social Housing as their second topic for scrutiny. This topic sits under the Economic Development and Safety, Security and Home Affairs Portfolios. The public are invited to submit information which might assist with this inquiry to Select Committee 2, through the Committee Secretary, Shanice […]

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  • ‘Flossuary’ – The 28 Day Challenge

    The Dental Department launches their ‘Flossuary 28 – day Challenge’ today, Thursday 1 February 2024. During the month of February, the Dental Department is encouraging everyone to try cleaning in between their teeth once a day for 28 consecutive days, after which you will feel and see a difference in your gum health. Participating in […]

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  • HM Coastguard Delivers Training To The Joint Emergency Service Control Centre

    Over the past week, HM Coastguard delivered maritime search and rescue refresher training to the Joint Emergency Service Control Centre (JESCC) and the Sea Rescue Service. This training focused on providing assistance to persons in distress at sea, including the handling of distress communications, and the planning and execution of maritime searches. The training culminated […]

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  • The Duke Of Edinburgh Departs St Helena Following Official Opening Of St Helena International Airport

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh departed St Helena earlier today, concluding his four-day visit to the island. Before his departure HRH officially opened the St Helena International Airport in a public ceremony. The Duke commemorated the special event by unveiling a plaque marking the official opening of the airport. During his visit to […]

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  • Ministers Question Time – Tuesday 30 January 2024

    The ninth meeting of Ministers Question Time will take place on Tuesday 30 January 2024 at 10:00 in the Council Chamber. This meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The topic for this meeting is ‘creating an enabling environment for economic development’. A copy of the Order […]

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  • The Duke Of Edinburgh Begins Four-Day Official Visit To St Helena

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh arrived at St Helena earlier today to begin his four-day visit to the island. This is the first time The Duke is visiting St Helena, and the first visit by a member of the Royal Family since the Princess Royal visited in 2002. St Helena is the UK’s […]

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  • Informal Legislative Council Meeting Notice

    The public are hereby notified that in accordance with Standing Order 27 Rule 6 (a), an informal meeting will be convened on Friday 26 January 2023 in the Safety Security and Home Affairs Meeting Room at 10:30. This meeting is convened for Elected Members to consult and vote on additional submissions of Expressions of Interest […]

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