Minister Brooks Departs Island
14 July 2026Minister for Safety, Security and Home Affairs Gillian Brooks, departed the island on Saturday 11 July to travel to South Africa for personal reasons. In Minister Brooks’ absence, Councillor Derek...
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Education Offices Closure
13 July 2026Please be advised that the Public Library, Career Access St Helena (CASH) and the St Helena Community College will be closed on Wednesday 15 July 2026. The closure is to...
International Paramedics Day 2026: Innovate & Integrate
13 July 2026On Wednesday, 8 July 2026, the Health and Social Care Portfolio marked International Paramedics Day, recognising the contribution of paramedics across the world. This year’s theme was Innovate & Integrate....
Chevening Scholar, Mansiel Falqueza Receives Bronze Award for Volunteering in the UK
9 July 2026Mansiel Falqueza, St Helena’s current Chevening Scholar, received a Bronze Award at the Chevening Volunteer Awards on 15 June 2026 at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The ceremony recognised...
St Helena Launches the World’s Most Remote Parkrun
9 July 2026Supported by funding from the Tourism Development Programme, St Helena will officially launch the World’s most remote parkrun on Saturday 11 July 2026. Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 5km event...
UKHO Delivers Specialist Hydrographic Survey Training to Build Local Capacity in St Helena
9 July 2026
St Helena Government (SHG) has taken a significant step towards strengthening its marine surveying capabilities thanks to borrowed equipment and...
St Helena Representatives Attend Red Ensign Group Maritime Conference in Bermuda
9 July 2026This year’s Red Ensign Group (REG) maritime conference took place in Bermuda, of which representatives from St Helena had the opportunity to attend. In attendance was Mia Henry (Head of...
MACS and SHG Announce Temporary Change to Shipping Schedule
9 July 2026MACS Maritime Carrier Shipping (MACS), in partnership with the St Helena Government (SHG), has announced a temporary adjustment to the St Helena shipping service, with 10 sailings scheduled for 2026...
British and BOTC Passport Application Assistance
8 July 2026The St Helena Customs and Immigration Office wishes to remind the public of the official procedures and new support options available for passport applications. When applying for a British passport,...
Official Opening of Half Tree Hollow and Longwood Green Playgrounds
7 July 2026The St Helena Government is pleased to announce the official opening of the new playgrounds at Half Tree Hollow (HTH) and Longwood Green. A formal opening ceremony will be held...
Temporary Postponement of Non-Urgent Surgical Procedures at Jamestown Hospital
7 July 2026
St Helena Government (SHG) wishes to inform the public that a small number of non-urgent operations at Jamestown Hospital have...
Central Support Away Day
6 July 2026Please be advised that the Central Support Service, will be closed on Friday 10 July to allow staff to attend their Away Day. These office closures will include the Legislative...