St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • ‘From discovery to discovery conference’ – 12 November 2020

    11 November 2020

    Come along and join us at the St Helena Conference ‘From discovery to discovery’ taking place tomorrow, Thursday 12November, at the St Helena Community College. This one-day event, celebrates the science and discoveries being made on St Helena and marks the first anniversary of the launch of the St Helena Research Institute. Hear from the […]

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  • Passport Surgeries

    10 November 2020

    The St Helena Immigration Service would like to advise the public that they will be holding Passport Surgeries outside of the Canister, Jamestown, between 9am and 12noon on Thursday, 26 November, and Friday, 27November 2020.  The purpose of these surgeries is to highlight the importance of holding a valid passport and to provide information as […]

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  • The Office Of The Public Guardian – Public Engagement Events Reminder

    The Office of the Public Guardian Information Awareness Day (July 2020)

    10 November 2020

    The Office of the Public Guardian, in partnership with the Public Solicitor’s Office, are holding a range of public engagement events across St Helena during the month of November. The engagement events will be hosted by Public Guardian for St Helena & Ascension Island, Gavin (Jack) Thomas, and Acting Public Solicitor, Helen Scott. Engagement events […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure – Thursday, 12 November 2020

    10 November 2020

    The St Helena Immigration Service would like to advise the public that their office, at Coleman House, Jamestown, will be closed for business on Thursday, 12November 2020. Normal opening hours will resume on Friday, 13November 2020. During this closure, all urgent queries can be communicated to the on-duty Police Controller, at Police Headquarters, on tel: 22626. […]

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  • Public Consultation on the Draft Immigration Policy – Reminder

    10 November 2020

    The Draft Immigration Policy is out for Public Consultation until 11 December 2020. The Draft Immigration Policy establishes the framework through which St Helena Government (SHG) will provide a high quality, customer oriented Immigration Service that facilitates and supports SHG’s principles of economic growth whilst continuing to ensure effective border control. During the consultation period […]

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  • St Helena Communications Licence Market Engagement

    9 November 2020

    St Helena Government is looking to licence an international Communications Provider to provide a comprehensive portfolio of communication services to residential, business and Government bodies on the Island. The licence will be for a period of 10 years, commencing on 1 January 2023. SHG has appointed Telecommunications Technical Consultants, CubeUltra, to assist in the review […]

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  • Exploratory Boreholes And Groundwater Drilling Project

    5 November 2020

    Following the recent announcement regarding the contract award for the Exploratory Boreholes and Groundwater Drilling Project; the Programme Management Unit (PMU) is pleased to announce that the functional test to assess the performance of the 310WW Trailer Drill Rig was successfully completed on Wednesday, 4 November 2020. This means that Phase 1 of the Project […]

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  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf

    5 November 2020

    The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Tuesday, 10,Wednesday, 11, and Thursday, 12 November 2020, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly […]

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  • Controlled Rock Removal -Thursday, 12 November 2020

    4 November 2020

    The public is advised that Barnes Road (from Constitution Hill Road to the entrance of Heart Shaped Waterfall) will be closed between 9.30am and 3pm on Thursday, 12 November 2020. This closure is to allow the Rock Guards of the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate to carry out a controlled rock removal near Mr Raymond Green’s […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    4 November 2020

    The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a North Westerly Swell is forecast for St Helena on Saturday, 7, and Sunday, 8 November 2020. Although not large, this swell could result in unsettled sea conditions in both James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. Due care and attention should be taken if swimming […]

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