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Temporary Closure of Longwood Clinic for Re-Roofing Works – 21 July – 5 August 2025
17 July 2025
The Health Directorate wishes to inform the public that theLongwood Clinic will be temporarily closed from Monday, 21 July to Tuesday, 5 August 2025. This closure is necessary to facilitate essential re-roofing of the building, along with associated maintenance and touch-up work to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and staff. During this period, […]
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UK State Awards
15 July 2025
What are Honours Awards? The UK State Awards known as Honours Awards are prestigious awards conferred by HM The King. These awards recognise people who have made outstanding contributions to public life, or who have significantly enhanced the UK’s reputation and interests. To be considered, achievements must be truly exceptional, demonstrating a commitment that goes […]
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Immigration Office Closure
15 July 2025
The Immigration Section will be closed for business tomorrow, Wednesday 16 July 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
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HM Customs Closure
14 July 2025
HM Customs will be closed on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. Jamestown Wharf will have restricted access due to Port Control moving containers. Whilst HM Customs staff will be in the office to answer queries, the public will not be able to access the wharf to collect goods during this time. Normal operations will resume from […]
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Stamp Duties Order 2025
14 July 2025
On 10 June 2025, Executive Council approved the Stamp Duties Order 2025, introducing key amendments to the Schedule of the Stamp Duties Ordinance, 1987. These changes came into effect on 03 July 2025, and form part of the St Helena Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the island’s revenue base while supporting permanent residency and home […]
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Executive Council Approves Amendments to Social Security Regulations
14 July 2025
On 27 June 2025, Executive Council approved amendments to the Social Security Regulations 2011. These changes aim to clarify and address issues identified with respect to Income Related Benefits (IRB) and the Basic Island Pension (BIP), with the aim of ensuring a fairer and more responsive system for beneficiaries. The agreed amendments cover several crucial […]
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SHG Announces Commencement of Criminal Justice (Fixed Penalties) Regulations
11 July 2025
SHG has announced that new Regulations under the Criminal Justice (Fixed Penalties) Ordinance 2020, are now ready for adoption and are set to commence on 01 October 2025. This marks a significant step towards the full implementation of the Fixed Penalties system. The Criminal Justice (Fixed Penalties) Ordinance, 2020, was passed by the previous Legislative […]
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International Paramedics Day 2025: Unity and Community at the Heart of Care
9 July 2025
The Health and Social Care Portfolio is proud to mark International Paramedics Day 2025, celebrating the vital role of paramedics under this year’s global theme: Unity and Community. This theme reflects the reality that no paramedic works in isolation, especially in a small community like St Helena. Observed annually on 8 July, International Paramedics Day […]
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Road Closure – Seales Corner to Connect LTD Office
9 July 2025
The public are advised that the road from Seales Corner to Connect St Helena Ltd will be temporarily closed on Friday, 11 July 2025 from 09:30 to 11:30. This closure is required to facilitate crane operations for the removal of large UPS systems from Connect, Carnarvon Court. Appropriate signage will be in place. The […]
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Sure Licence Negotiations Update
4 July 2025
Negotiations for a new long-term licence with Sure concluded this week without agreement, despite extensive efforts by all parties. The parameters underpinning the negotiations sought to secure a new licence to maximise benefits from the Equiano submarine cable. Sure presented a substantial investment proposal for network infrastructure that would deliver superfast broadband capabilities aligned with […]
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