St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • International Civil Aviation Day 2024

    7 December 2024

    St Helena joins the global aviation community in celebrating International Civil Aviation Day. This day highlights the critical role of international civil aviation connecting the world and driving social and economic development, especially in a geographically challenged territory such as St Helena. To mark this special occasion on St Helena, travellers are reminded of the […]

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  • Review of Governance and the Implementation of the Ministerial System: Public Meeting to be Held 11 December 2024

    6 December 2024

    A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, 11 December 2024, at Half Tree Hollow Community Centre at 19:00 to discuss the ongoing review of St Helena’s governance and ministerial system introduced in 2021. This review, commissioned by the Legislative Council, supported by the Governor and the UK Government, aims to assess whether the effectiveness […]

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  • New Optometry Service For St Helena

    5 December 2024

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) is excited to announce the launch of a new, advanced optometry service, marking a significant milestone in eye care for our community. Up until now St Helena relied on annual visits from optometrists, with spectacles taking up to four months to arrive. Now, under the guidance of optometrist […]

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  • Primary Schools Swimming Gala 2024

    5 December 2024

    The primary schools will be hosting their annual Swimming Gala on Friday, 06 December 2024 commencing from approximately 09:45 to 14:00 at the Jamestown Swimming Pool. All parents, carers, and members of the public are invited to attend. However, as space within the pool is limited, priority will be given to parents/carers. There is also […]

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  • SHG Email Interruption Resolved

    4 December 2024

    SHG is pleased to announce that the technical difficulties experienced with the email domain ‘sainthelena.gov.sh’ this week have been resolved. Emails sent to or from this domain are now being delivered and received. SHG thanks the public for their patience and understanding whilst the SHG IT Section worked to resolve the issue and restore full […]

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  • Email Interruption to ‘sainthelena.gov.sh’ Domain

    3 December 2024

    SHG is currently experiencing technical difficulties with the email domain ‘sainthelena.gov.sh’. This means emails sent to or from this domain address are currently not being delivered or received. Our IT Section are working to resolve the issue and restore full functionality. In the meantime, we encourage the public to use alternative methods for contacting Portfolios […]

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  • Reduced Customs and Immigration Services on Tuesday Flight Days.

    2 December 2024

    The public are advised that due to the additional Airlink flights starting from Tuesday 3 December 2024, there will be a reduced service provided from the Customs and Immigration Offices in Jamestown. During Tuesday flight days only, Immigration enquiries by telephone are recommended and Customs will be open for the clearance of merchant cargo only.  […]

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  • White Ribbon Campaign Launches 16 Days of Activism in St Helena

    29 November 2024

    In October and November 2024, St Helena took a stand against gender-based violence with a series of impactful events, including radio interviews, a school assembly at Prince Andrew School (PAS), a community bike cruise and White Walk Parade through Jamestown. The campaign culminated in a symbolic white rose bush planting ceremony on Monday 25 November […]

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  • Contingency Arrangements Progress for SHG and UKG BIOT Agreement

    28 November 2024

    As previously communicated, work is now progressing to develop a contingency plan in the event of any migrants arriving in the British Indian Overseas Territories (BIOT) who are then brought to St Helena.  A team of officials from the FCDO and the Home Office spent a productive and successful week on island from Saturday 9 […]

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  • Field Road Reopens Today, 28 November 2024

    28 November 2024

    SHG is pleased to announce that Field Road is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic and pedestrians from 13:00 today, 28 November 2024. Whilst the road will be open to the public, it’s important to note that some construction work, particularly the installation of gabions, will continue. This will necessitate a 300-metre section of the […]

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