St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • RMS ST HELENA UPDATE

    1 March 2017

    Further to the press release of 27 February 2017 on the RMS St Helena, SHG would like to advise the public of the following developments: On her current journey to Cape Town, the RMS is now experiencing some minor problems with her Starboard propeller. As a precautionary measure and to avoid any damage to the […]

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  • GENERAL ELECTION 2017

    28 February 2017

    Further to the press release issued on 17 January 2017 announcing the dissolution of Legislative Council and the 2017 General Election, the public is advised of the following changes to the timetable: Legislative Council will now be dissolved on Saturday 20 May 2017. The St Helena Constitution requires that a General Election be held not […]

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  • NEW DIRECTOR OF HEALTH APPOINTED

    28 February 2017

    A new Director of Health, Dr Akeem Ali, will arrive on-Island in April 2017 to succeed Darren Clarke who has now completed his contract and returned to Australia. Chief Secretary, Roy Burke, said: “I am grateful to Darren for the work that he has done in the Health Directorate over the past two years and […]

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  • CHANGES TO BUSINESS TAX ON ST HELENA

    27 February 2017

    An additional information session to present the proposed changes to business tax on St Helena from 1 April will be held at the Canister, on Monday, 6 March 2017, from 5pm to 7pm. Councillors and SHG Officials will be in attendance to answer questions that members of the business community may have, in relation to […]

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  • WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

    27 February 2017

    RESERVOIR LEVELS REACH 50% TARGET The St Helena Resilience Forum and Connect Saint Helena Ltd are today pleased to announce that the formal water restrictions on St Helena have been lifted with immediate effect. This follows a prolonged period of substantive rainfall on St Helena over the last few weeks. Island reservoir levels have now […]

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  • ST HELENA BEAT SURGERIES

    27 February 2017

    MARCH 2017 As part of their Neighbourhood Policing Programme, St Helena Police Officers will continue their ‘beat surgeries’ in various places around the Island throughout March 2017. These surgeries are designed to take place in busy areas where it is easier for more people to attend (see dates & times below). A questionnaire will also […]

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  • COMMUNITY SENSORY ROOM AT EBONY VIEW

    27 February 2017

    Ebony View is currently creating a therapeutic sensory room for children and adults with additional needs. This sensory room will provide a safe place for people to relax by creating a calm environment, using lights, sounds, textures and smells. The sensory room is useful for helping people to keep calm, as well as being a […]

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  • RMS ST HELENA UPDATE

    27 February 2017

    St Helena Government can confirm that the RMS St Helena is currently experiencing some minor problems which are suspected to be associated with the tail shaft. The problem was investigated by divers whilst the vessel was anchored in James’ Bay on Saturday. Following this, it was agreed that it was acceptable for the RMS to […]

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  • DANGEROUS SEA CONDITIONS

    24 February 2017

    The public is advised that despite some settling in the severe swell conditions, recently experienced in St Helena, the forecast is that the swell conditions will continue until Wednesday, 1 March 2017. The public is therefore advised to continue to take due care when visiting the Sea Front area. To prevent vehicle damage, drivers are […]

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  • DANGEROUS FOOTPATH CLOSURE

    24 February 2017

    LOWER FOOTPATH – MUNDEN’S TO RUPERT’S  Due to severe cracks and rock displacement on the cliff face at Romans Cove, it is necessary to close the lower footpath from Munden’s Corner to Rupert’s, in both directions.  Following assessments, it has been decided that the cliff face could fail at any time without warning, therefore the […]

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