St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • News, Updates And Communications Survey Reminder

    19 April 2023

    SHG is currently running a survey asking people what they think of the news, updates and communications provided by the government. Results from the survey will help SHG improve the current service it provides so please let us know what you want to hear about, how you want to hear about it and when you think you should hear about it.

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  • Access To Peaks National Parks Prohibited Until December 2023

    18 April 2023

    o help prevent the further spread of plant pathogens within the Peaks National Park, access to some areas of the Peaks National Park is now prohibited. Where applicable, these prohibitions were brought into effect from 11 April 2023.

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  • Mail Disruptions via Royal Mail Services, UK

    17 April 2023

    The Post & Customer Services Centre (P&CSC) would like to address the issue of the non-receiving of mail from the UK.  The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has issued a statement relating to the cause of the disruption to the service, which has been identified as a repercussion following a cyber-incident that occurred on 10January 2023, […]

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  • St Helena Financial Aid Settlement Reached

    12 April 2023

    St Helena Government and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)have confirmed a Financial Aid Settlement of £33.06 million for the financial year 2023-24.  

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  • Police Appeal For Information – Criminal Damage to Castle window and bottle thrown into Jamestown Swimming Pool

    12 April 2023

    The Royal St Helena Police are currently investigating two separate incidents of criminal damage that have recently occurred in Jamestown. During the early hours of the morning on Saturday, 1 April 2023, a window was smashed at the Castle on the terrace side. This caused considerable damage and resulted in a clean-up effort and replacement […]

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  • New Bus Shelters installed/relocated around the Island

    5 April 2023

    In June 2022 approval was given to install four new bus shelters and relocate another under the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Micro-Project budget 2022/23. As the project progressed through the technical stage, it was determined that installation of a bus shelter Near Half Tree Hollow Community Centre should be put on hold, until further […]

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  • Persons Born in 1948, 1949 and 1950 Encouraged to Test For Bowel Cancer

    5 April 2023

    In preparation for the next stage of the bowel cancer screening programme, on 28 April 2023, the Health Services Directorate will be closing the testing of those born in 1948, 1949 or 1950 for this year. If you were born in one of these years and wish to have a test this year, please collect […]

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  • St Helena’s Investment Grade Credit Rating Affirmed

    5 April 2023

    S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed St Helena’s investment grade credit rating in a research update released on 31 March 2023.  The confirmation of St Helena’s credit rating is an endorsement of St Helena’s economic and financial management as the Island recovers from the effects of COVID-19. It also reflects the strong and continued support provided […]

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  • UK State Awards – 2024 Year Honours: Overseas & International Honours List & Local Government Awards

    5 April 2023

    The public is advised that nominations are being invited for the: Further information on these awards can be obtained from the Press Releases page of the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/2023/news/call-for-nominations-for-uk-state-2024-birthday-honours-and-st-helena-government-awards/, or from the Secretary, Honours and Awards Committee via email: linda.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh, or alternatively from this week’s edition of the local newspapers. Completed forms should be […]

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  • Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise Undertaken

    5 April 2023

    On Monday 20 March 2023, a cyber security incident training exercise was held for key SHG staff.The table top exercise was organised by the IT Cyber Security and Emergency Planning teams. The Emergency Planning Directorate run regular exercises to test, adapt and improve SHGs emergency planning procedures. This particular exercise focused on cyber security, and […]

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