Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Field Road Reopens Today, 28 November 2024
28 November 2024
SHG is pleased to announce that Field Road is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic and pedestrians from 13:00 today, 28 November 2024. Whilst the road will be open to the public, it’s important to note that some construction work, particularly the installation of gabions, will continue. This will necessitate a 300-metre section of the […]
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UK Parliament Week Marked on St Helena
27 November 2024
During the week commencing Monday 18 November, St Helena schools participated in UK Parliament Week, which is run by the Speakers Office in the United Kingdom each year in order to raise awareness about what Parliament is, what it does and how young people can get involved. In the lead up to UK Parliament Week, […]
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Governor Phillips Hosts Garden Party to Celebrate the King’s Birthday
27 November 2024
His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE welcomed over 270 guests to the annual King’s Birthday Party (KBP) held on Friday 15 November 2024 at Plantation House. The event brought together a diverse range of community members, including state award recipients and elected officials, to celebrate the island’s rich traditions and strong connection to the United […]
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New Medical Cost Policy for Temporary and Permanent St Helena Residents
26 November 2024
St Helena Government (SHG) today announced a new policy aimed at clarifying health criteria for individuals traveling to and residing on the island. The policy is designed to improve the island’s standard of living and ensure its continued appeal as a desirable place to live, work, and visit. Key Policy Points: The policy statement can […]
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Azamara Quest Cruise Ship Visit
25 November 2024
The cruise ship Azamara Quest is scheduled to arrive in St Helena at 07:30 on Saturday 30 November 2024 carrying 570 passengers and 398 crew. There is a wide range of nationalities on-board, with the main nationalities being Australian, Canadian, British and American. Approximately half the passengers are booked on island tours. Tours will […]
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Correction To Previous Press Release Regarding Field Road Reopening
25 November 2024
We would like to correct a previous statement made regarding the reopening of Field Road. It was previously stated that cycling on Field Road is prohibited. This information is incorrect. According to Regulation 73 of the Road Traffic Regulations, cycling is permitted on Field Road. Cycling is only prohibited in the following specific areas: We […]
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Introduction of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership for St Helena’s Company Registry
21 November 2024
St Helena Government (SHG) recently published the draft Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024. The Bill, if enacted into law by the Legislative Council, would form the basis for the creation of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership (PARBO) for companies registered on St Helena. A public drop-in session scheduled for tomorrow, 22 November, at the […]
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Celebrating Nursing Support Worker’s Day: Recognising the Dedication of HCAs and ECAs
21 November 2024
Every year on 23 November, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) celebrates Nursing Support Workers’ Day, a day dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions nursing support workers make to patient care in health and social care settings. This year, the St Helena Government, Health & Social Care Portfolio are taking the opportunity to shine a […]
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GIS Day 2024
20 November 2024
The St Helena Government (SHG) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Section is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of GIS Day today, 20 November, with the theme “Mapping Minds, Shaping the World”. Over the past year, the GIS Section has actively promoted GIS and its potential within SHG. Through awareness campaigns, they have successfully increased understanding […]
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St Helena Cricket Team Sets Off for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier in Nigeria
18 November 2024
The St Helena cricket team departed the island on Saturday, 16 November to compete in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C in Nigeria. The team is representing St Helena on the international stage, aiming for a strong performance in this important tournament. The 14-player St Helena team is […]
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