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UK Financial Aid Mission Delegation to Visit in January 2025
23 December 2024
Three representatives from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will arrive in St Helena on Saturday 4 January 2025 to participate in the Financial Aid Mission (FAM) discussions for the 2025-26 financial year. Expected on island are Adam Pile, the Deputy Director of FCDO’s Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate; Hugh Thomas, Economic Advisor, […]
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St Helena Attracts Further Investment Under Approved Investor Scheme
19 December 2024
The Trade and Investment team within SHG are responsible for managing the Approved Investor Scheme (AIS). This scheme provides duty relief incentives for businesses investing in St Helena. These incentives are designed to attract investments that are sustainable, create local jobs, reduce import dependence, and add value to local products and services. So far this […]
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His Excellency the Governor to Depart the Island
18 December 2024
His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday, 21 December 2024. The Governor is taking two weeks leave before returning back to St Helena on Saturday, 4 January 2025 Stephen Thwaites, Development Attaché, will be sworn in as Acting Governor until Governor Phillips’ return. #StHelena #GovernorDeparts www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ www.twitter.com/StHelenaGovt SHG18 […]
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Minister Martin Henry to Depart Island During Recess Period
13 December 2024
Minister for Health and Social Care, Martin Henry, will be off island during the recess period from Sunday, 15 December 2024 to Saturday, 4 January 2025. Minister Christine Scipio will be responsible for the Health and Social Care Portfolio in Minister Henry’s absence and can be contacted by email via christine.scipio@helanta.co.sh, christine.scipio@sainthelena.gov.sh or by telephone […]
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CLOSURE OF VETTING CERTIFICATE OFFICE
12 December 2024
The Royal Saint Helena Police Service would like to advise the public that an expedited service will be offered for any Vetting Certificate applications received between Monday, 16 December and Wednesday, 18 December 2024. Applications for Vetting Certificates will not be processed between Monday, 23 December 2024 and Thursday, 2 January 2025. Electronic applications for […]
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Public Transport Service – Monthly Route 4 Service: Blue Hill Area
12 December 2024
The SHG-operated Public Transport Service will operate the monthly Route 4 service on Thursday, 19 December. The route will depart from the Blue Hill area, arriving at Head O’Wain approximately 08:48. It will then proceed to the Thompsons’ Wood and Barren Ground areas before heading into Jamestown. The return journey will depart from the Grand […]
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SHG Services Opening and Closing Times: Festive Period 2024/25
10 December 2024
All SHG Portfolios/services will be closed on 25 and 26 December 2024 and 1 January 2025. Details of opening hours between 24 and 31 December 2024 are shown below. Normal business will resume on 2 January 2025 unless otherwise stated. SHG Directorate Service Details Central Support Service Castle Reception Open from 08:30-12:00 on 24, 27, […]
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White Gate Road Closure
10 December 2024
Please be advised that the road from White Gate to ‘W’ Road will close with immediate effect and until 15:00 today, Tuesday, 10 December 2024. The Highways Authority has approved this emergency closure to allow the Roads Section to remove a tree that is obstructing the road. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause […]
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Councillor Robert Midwinter Attends Gender – Based Violence Seminar
10 December 2024
Councillor (Cllr) Robert Midwinter departed the island on Saturday 19 October 2024 to attend a Legislative Strengthening Seminar in London. This seminar, organised by the CPA UK, aimed to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Modern-Day Slavery (MDS). This seminar, a follow-up to the one held in Nairobi, Kenya in November 2023, provided Cllr Midwinter with […]
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Health and Social Care Portfolio Highlights Malaria Awareness
9 December 2024
The Chief Medical Officer has confirmed hospitalisation of two individuals with cases of malaria. They are currently receiving appropriate medical care. This resulted from the individuals recently travelling to a region known for high malaria risk. Public Health officials are monitoring the situation closely for any additional cases. Important Note: Malaria is not contagious and […]
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