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  • Prince Andrew School Holds Annual Certificate and Awards Ceremony

    On Friday, 28 February 2025, students, parents, and distinguished guests gathered in the Prince Andrew School (PAS) Hall for the annual Certificate and Awards Ceremony. This special event honoured the hard work and achievements of students. The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome from His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips, who addressed the audience before presenting […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme

    Jamestown Run Railing Project Completed And Reopened The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the railing installation project at the Jamestown Run, located adjacent to the Duke of Edinburgh Playground. Following an open procurement exercise in November 2024, the St Helena Government (SHG) contracted S. Doy Construction to install […]

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  • Cancelled Road Closure – The Arch, Jamestown (Sea Front Access)

    Please be advised that the planned road closure through The Arch leading to the sea front in Jamestown for Wednesday, 05 March 2025, has been cancelled due to ongoing cargo operations. The closure scheduled for Wednesday, 12 March 2025, from 13:00 to 15:30 remains in effect. The Roads Section apologises for any inconvenience caused and […]

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  • Education Review Meetings Update

    The Education, Skills, and Employment Portfolio (ESE) has concluded a series of community engagement meetings to provide updates on the St Helena Education Review. These sessions, held on 10, 24, and 25 February, 2025, demonstrated strong community interest and generated valuable feedback. The review, which assesses education provision from early years to post-16, aims to: […]

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  • Expression of Interest – Member of the St Helena Media Commission

    His Excellency the Governor intends to appoint a member to the St Helena Media Commission. This position is not open to members of the Legislative Council or the Public Service. The duties of the St Helena Media Commission are to: The Media Commission comprises the Chief Magistrate as President of the Commission and at least […]

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  • Expression of Interest – Chairperson of the Immigration Control Board

    The position of Chairperson of the Immigration Control Board will become available from 13 March 2025. The Immigration Ordinance 2011 provides for an Immigration Control Board with the Chairperson of the Board being appointed by the Governor.  The role of the Board is to exercise and perform powers and functions conferred upon it by the […]

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  • Cruise Ship Azamara Quest

    The cruise ship Azamara Quest will arrive in St Helena at 08:00 on Saturday 01 March 2025. There are 607 passengers on board.  James Bay is currently experiencing rough, swelly seas which is forecast to persist throughout the weekend. Consequently, the Captain, in liaison with Port Control, will make a decision on whether it is […]

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  • Men and Women Aged 50 – 74 Encouraged to Test for Bowel Cancer

    The Health Service is offering free testing for bowel cancer over the next month for anyone aged between 50 to 74 years.  Those individuals who wish to take the test can call Anna Bowers or Dinah Fowler at 25818 or 25949, who will arrange for a test sample kit to be made available to you. […]

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  • Changes to Route 1 Public Transport Service Timetable

    Please be advised that following requests from the public, there will be changes made to Route 1 of the Public Transport Service (PTS) timetable effective from Saturday, 01 March 2025. Journeys from Bottom Woods into Jamestown will depart 5 minutes earlier. Instead of travelling via Longwood Avenue and Longwood Gate, these journeys will now travel […]

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  • Call for Nominations for UK State (2026 New Year Honours) and St Helena National Awards

    Nominations are now being invited for the following awards. UK STATE AWARDS – 2026 NEW YEAR HONOURS  Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over and above what normally is expected. This can include making a difference to the community or in a specific field of work, innovation […]

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