Press Releases

Chief Minister’s Christmas Message 2023

25 December 2023

The 2023 festive period is upon us, and I am privileged once again to be given the opportunity to share some of my thoughts with you. For me, Christmas is about celebrating what has been achieved in the year closing, a time for reflection, a time to look forward and plan for the New Year […]

Automated External Defibrillators

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) have been deployed at a number of key locations around the Island as part of the Community AED Project. What is an AED, and when and how are they used? Defibrillators are devices that send a safe electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat when someone is not conscious and […]

Zero Tolerance Of Abuse Policy In Healthcare Settings

The Health and Social Care Portfolio (H&SC) wishes to remind the public of its zero-tolerance policy on violence and aggression towards its staff. This means that any form of violence or aggression, no matter how minor, will not be tolerated. Violence and aggression can have a devastating impact on staff. It can cause physical and […]

New Dates And Venues Set For Draft Policy Consultations

Further to the press release advising cancellation of the planned open surgeries for Climate Change and Waste Management Policies Public Consultation, these open surgeries will now take place as follows: A combined consultation on the Draft Climate Change Policy (Three Year Review) and Draft Waste Management Policy (Three Year Review) will be held in the […]

Better Health St Helena 2024

Earlier in 2023 the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment revealed some concerning health data for people living on St Helena. On the Island, one in two adults are struggling to control blood pressure and it is likely that 25% of the population have type 2 diabetes. Data collected by Dr Derek Burke showed that around 1200 […]

Utilities Regulatory Authority Issues New Tariff Report

The Utilities Regulatory Authority (URA) has issued a Directive Report outlining the new tariffs for electricity, water supplied, drainage, connection and reconnection. Earlier this year, Connect St Helena requested permission to adjust the utility tariffs. After ongoing discussions and consultations the URA has agreed to new tariffs. The report issued by the URA explains the […]

SHG enter into agreement with new shipping provider

SHG is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with a new provider of ocean freight services for St Helena. This is the culmination of a near 12 month process to identify a new provider. Following assessment against the tender criteria, MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping GmbH & Co. (MACS) was determined to […]

Surgeries To Discuss Draft Policies Postponed

A period of public consultation on two draft policies, namely Climate Change Policy and Waste Management Policy has begun. Views and input is requested between now and 16:00 on Friday 19 January 2024. The public were invited to open surgeries to discuss the draft Climate Change Policy and the Waste Management Policy. These meetings have […]

SHG Services Opening Hours – Christmas/New Year 2023/24 – Reminder

All SHG Portfolios and services will close on 25 and 26 December 2023 and on 1 January 2024. The following table provides details of opening hours between the 22 and 29 December 2023. Normal business will resume on 2 January 2024. Unless otherwise stated, the following Services will close at 4pm on 22 December 2023 […]

UK Government and British Overseas Territories agree to closer collaboration

The UK Government and elected leaders of the British Overseas Territories have agreed a new Joint Declaration. The Declaration defines a new, more collaborative and ‘modern partnership’ between the UK and the OTs – one that’s based around our shared democratic values and respect for human rights. As part of the declaration, the UK and […]