Press Releases

Rectification of major fault at the Power Station

Members of the public are advised that the fault on Generator No. 1 has now been rectified and the generator is once again fully operational. Following a power outage on Thursday, 19 January, Generator No. 1 developed a fault that required the purchase of a specialist part from overseas. This part arrived on-Island on the […]

St Helena Research Institute launches ‘iRecord St Helena’

The St Helena Research Institute has today, Tuesday 7 February 2023, launched ‘iRecord St Helena’. Enabling recording of a wide range of plants and animals, iRecord St Helena opens the door to everyone with an interest in wildlife to get involved in recording and tracking their records. What is iRecord St Helena? iRecord St Helena […]

Smokefree St Helena Service Launched

The Health and Social Care Portfolio have officially launched the new stop smoking service ‘Smokefree St Helena’, to support those who want to quit smoking. Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death and illness in the world today, which is why stopping smoking is the best thing you can do your health. Stopping […]

Recognition and farewell event held for Captain and crew of the MV Helena

The MV Helena departed St Helena today, Friday 3 February 2023, for the final time. To give thanks and bid farewell to the Captain and crew of the MV Helena, a short ceremony was held at 2.30pm at Rupert’s Jetty on Saturday, 28 January 2023. The public were also invited to attend the Jetty to […]

Update on Major Fault at the Power Station and Possible Load Shedding Scenarios

Members of the public are advised that Generators No. 3 and No. 5 continue to operate at the Power Station.  The replacement part for Generator No. 1 has been sourced and has arrived in South Africa. It is expected that this will arrive on-Island on Saturday 4 February 2023. Work will then be undertaken to […]

Governor’s Deputy declares Public Holiday to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Acting in accordance with section 5(2) of the Public Holidays Ordinance, 1945, the Governor’s Deputy, has directed that Monday, 8 May 2023, shall be observed as a Public Holiday to mark the occasion of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. A Public Notice was issued to this effect on 27 January 2023. StHelena […]

Update on Major Fault at the Power Station and Possible Load Shedding Scenarios

Members of the public are advised that Generators No. 3 and No. 5 continue to operate at the Power Station.  The replacement part for Generator No. 1 has been sourced and has arrived in South Africa. It is expected that this will arrive on-Island on Saturday 4 February 2023. Work will then be undertaken to […]

Major Incident Exercise Major Incident Response Plan

3 February 2023

On Thursday 26 January, key officials and Ministers undertook a major incident response exercise at Plantation House. This was a table top exercise organised by the Emergency Planning section of the Safety, Security and Home Affairs Portfolio, and was designed to test the SHG Major Incident Response Plan, as well as those responsible for implementing […]

SHG Cyber Security Awareness and Training Campaign Officially Launched

In November 2022, it was announced that SHG will be launching its Cyber Security Awareness and Training Campaign for St Helena in the New Year. The project will  begin rolling out with effect from Monday13February 2023. As the Island draws increasingly nearer to the realisation of fibre optic internet connectivity, which will bear many new […]

New Public Toilet and Shower Block Installed on Jamestown Wharf

2 February 2023

On 22 December 2022, a new shower and toilet block facility located at the end of Jamestown Wharf opened to the public. The facility is a purpose built, locally made containerised solution. The block offers free-to-use shower and toilet facilities, providing local and visiting water users with a vital resource in a high demand area, […]