St Helena Government

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Press Releases

  • Minister’s Question Time – Tuesday 28 November 2023

    21 November 2023

    The eighth meeting of Minister’s Question Time will take place on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, at 10am in the Council Chamber. The meeting is open to members of the public and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The topic for this meeting is ‘Roads – Policy and Safety’. A copy of the Order […]

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  • White Ribbon Day 2023

    20 November 2023

    White Ribbon Day is held annually on 25 November. On this day communities around the world get together to raise awareness of domestic violence. Ahead of White Ribbon Day we encourage everyone in St Helena to use your voice to ‘Change the Story by Standing Up and Speaking Out’ about all kinds of violence or […]

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  • St Helena To Be Represented At UK Overseas Territories Association Youth Summit And UK Youth Parliament

    15 November 2023

    Kelly Yon, currently studying in the UK, will be representing St Helena at the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Youth Summit on Thursday 16 November 2023. This year’s summit is supported by the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who will be hosting the summit at Speaker’s House in London. The UKOTA […]

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  • Arrival of the Maria Da Paz

    14 November 2023

    The Maria Da Paz is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Thursday, 16 November 2023, at 6am and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from 6am on Thursday, […]

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  • Chief Minister Has Bilateral Meeting With UK Minister For Overseas Territories

    13 November 2023

    Earlier today, Chief Minister Julie Thomas held a bilateral meeting with Minister Rutley. Minster Rutley is the UK Government Minister with responsibility for the Overseas Territories.

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  • St Helena Recognised As An International Marine Hope Spot

    13 November 2023

    St Helena has been recognised as an international marine Hope Spot by Mission Blue, and Dr Sylvia Earle. This recognition follows a significant 20 year journey for St Helena in understanding and protecting the Island’s marine environment.

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  • Remembrance Sunday Divine Service

    13 November 2023

    The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who served and survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday 12 November 2023. The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena, Dale Bowers, welcomed those in attendance […]

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  • Councillor Midwinter Departs For Overseas Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference

    13 November 2023

    Councillor Robert Midwinter departed St Helena on Saturday 11 November 2023, to undertake a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) workshop and other overseas business. Councillor Midwinter is scheduled to return to the Island on 28 November 2023. Whilst Councillor Midwinter is away from the Island, Councillor Coleman will cover any urgent matters for the St Pauls […]

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  • Chief Minister And Minister Henry To Depart Island For Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2023

    10 November 2023

    Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday 11 November 2023, to travel to the UK to attend the annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The JMC takes place every year in London and is hosted by the UK Government. It brings together elected leaders and representatives from all […]

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  • Cape Town Flights To St Helena Confirmed To Return For Summer 2024-2025

    10 November 2023

    St Helena Government (SHG) and Airlink are pleased to announce that flights to St Helena from Cape Town will be returning in 2024. The re-introduction of Cape Town flights will begin in December 2024 and run until March 2025. These will take place alongside the weekly Johannesburg flights. The weekly Saturday flight will operate from […]

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