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Paediatric First Aid Course
8 August 2025
A paediatric first aid course was recently held at the Sea Rescue Base in Rupert’s, run by Rae Dickie-Clark and Armand Brits, both Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) within the Ambulance Service. The term ‘Paediatric First Aid’ is used to refer to the skills and knowledge required to provide effective first aid to children, which is […]
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New Director of Education, Skills and Employment Appointed
6 August 2025
SHG is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Ceri Morgan as the new Director of Education, Skills and Employment. Mr Morgan arrived on the island in July, succeeding Marie Horton, who has completed her contract and returned to the UK. Mr Morgan brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a background in […]
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A Chevening Scholarship for Mansiel Falqueza
5 August 2025
The Governor’s Office is pleased to announce that Mansiel Falqueza has been awarded a Chevening Scholarship. Mansiel has been accepted at the Coventry University to study for a Master’s degree in Nursing for a period of one year. Mansiel has worked as a Staff Nurse at the General Hospital since 2019 and has recently covered […]
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SHG Responds To Fishing Vessel St Albatros Media Queries
4 August 2025
The St Helena Government (SHG) is responding to recent media queries regarding the activities of the fishing vessel, St Albatros, which has been operating within St Helena’s fisheries. This statement is issued to provide clarity on the vessel’s licensing and to update the public on the status of its operations and recent reports. The St […]
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St Helena Secondary School Set To Relaunch House System For 2026
1 August 2025
St Helena Secondary School today announced an upcoming refresh and relaunch of its house system, set to officially launch in September 2026. This development was shared with students this morning during a special assembly led by Physical Education (PE) Teacher, Mrs Christine Caswell. The current house system, comprising Cavendish, Dutton, Jenkins, and Mundens, has been […]
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WMS Collection Schedule Adjusted During Ladder Hill Road Closure
31 July 2025
Waste Management Services (WMS) is announcing temporary adjustments to waste collection schedules for businesses in Jamestown during the closure of Ladder Hill Road. Effective on Monday, 4 August 2025, and for the duration of the road closure, commercial waste collection in Jamestown will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only. There will be no commercial […]
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Economic Development Portfolio Offices Closed – Friday, 01 August 2025
31 July 2025
Please be advised that the Economic Development Portfolio will be holding a staff away day on Friday, 01 August 2025. As a result, all Economic Development offices, including the Tourist Office and Property Office, will be closed for the entire day. This closure will affect the following services within the Property Section: For urgent Housing […]
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Revised Public Transport Timetables
30 July 2025
Commencing Monday, 4 August 2025, the Public Transport Service will implement revised timetables. These changes include adjustments due to the Ladder Hill Road closure, which will be in effect until Friday, 22 August 2025. In addition to the Ladder Hill Road-related changes, the following amendments will also take effect on the Public Transport Service from […]
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Road Closure: Knollcombes Road
30 July 2025
Please be advised that Knollcombes Road will be temporarily closed on Friday, 01 August 2025, to accommodate a funeral. The closure will be in effect from 13:30 to 16:00, impacting the stretch of road from White Gate to Francis Plain Junction. This closure has been approved by the Highways Authority. Diversion signs will be in […]
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Update: Cargo Container Movement from Rupert’s
29 July 2025
Port Control is pleased to announce that the technical issues with equipment at Jamestown have been resolved. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved from the SHG Transport Section and Steve McDaniel for their mechanical assistance in rectifying the situation. As a result, normal port operations have commenced. Whilst port operations are ongoing, Customs […]
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