St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • SHG Services Opening and Closing Times: Festive Period 2024/25         

    10 December 2024

    All SHG Portfolios/services will be closed on 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 January 2025. Details of opening hours between 24 and 31 December 2024 are shown below.  Normal business will resume on 2 January 2025 unless otherwise stated. SHG Directorate Service Details Central Support Service Castle Reception Open from 08:30-12:00 on 24, 27, […]

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  • White Gate Road Closure

    10 December 2024

    Please be advised that the road from White Gate to ‘W’ Road will close with immediate effect and until 15:00 today, Tuesday, 10 December 2024. The Highways Authority has approved this emergency closure to allow the Roads Section to remove a tree that is obstructing the road. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause […]

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  • Medical Overseas Referrals Update

    5 December 2024

    As previously communicated, St Helena Government (SHG) has recently secured funding from the UK Government as part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) agreement some of which was intended to help clear the list of approximately 50 people waiting for critical overseas medical treatment. Without this additional funding, these patients would have faced significant […]

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  • Sea State Warning

    3 December 2024

    St Helena will be experiencing a north-westerly swell from Tuesday 03 December 2024 which is forecasted to continue through to Sunday 08 December 2024. This is likely to cause some unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area. To avoid damage […]

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  • SHG Public Transport Bus Service to Commence 01 December 2024

    28 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) recently announced that a new SHG-operated public bus service will commence on Sunday 01 December 2024. This decision comes after consideration of policy options for public transport services for the island and is intended to be for an interim period of up to five years. The new service will utilise the […]

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  • Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf

    28 November 2024

    The public are advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public from 07:00 on Saturday, 30 November 2024, due to the arrival of the cruise ship MV Azamara Quest. This area will remain closed until the vessel has left the port. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly […]

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  • Azamara Quest Cruise Ship Visit

    25 November 2024

    The cruise ship Azamara Quest is scheduled to arrive in St Helena at 07:30 on Saturday 30 November 2024 carrying 570 passengers and 398 crew.  There is a wide range of nationalities on-board, with the main nationalities being Australian, Canadian, British and American.     Approximately half the passengers are booked on island tours. Tours will […]

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  • Resident Translators Needed

    22 November 2024

    The Emergency Planning Department is seeking residents on-island who can translate languages other than English. These persons would be part of a volunteer group ready to assist in emergencies involving visitors with limited English. To register interest please contact the Acting Head of Emergency Planning, Anel O’Bey, via email through anel.obey@helanta.co.sh or by telephone on […]

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  • Introduction of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership for St Helena’s Company Registry

    21 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) recently published the draft Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024. The Bill, if enacted into law by the Legislative Council, would form the basis for the creation of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership (PARBO) for companies registered on St Helena. A public drop-in session scheduled for tomorrow, 22 November, at the […]

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  • Field Road to Reopen

    20 November 2024

    SHG is pleased to announce that Field Road is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic and pedestrians from 15:30 on Thursday 28 November 2024. The Rehabilitation of Side Path and Field Road Project is part of the £30m Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), funded by the UK Government. Whilst the road will be open to […]

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