Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Changes to Customs and Immigration Processes at St Helena Airport
1 November 2024
The Customs and Immigration Sections have recently undertaken a review of their processes with the initial focus placed on the passenger experience at the airport. As a result of this review, changes to the processes will be implemented gradually with the first two happening from Saturday 2 November 2024, concerning landing cards and passenger declarations. […]
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Expansion of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme
1 November 2024
By April 2025, anyone wishing to travel to, or transit through, the UK will require permission in advance. Permission can be granted by way of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) or Visa. This will exclude British citizens (which includes British Overseas Territories citizens) and Irish citizens. New ETA implementation dates have been announced by the […]
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New Procurement Regulations 2024 Implemented
31 October 2024
HE the Governor has recently approved revised Procurement Regulations which replace the 2018 Procurement Regulations. The new Procurement Regulations aim to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens, while ensuring compliance. The new regulations will come into full effect on Friday 1 November 2024. These changes are designed to reduce administrative burdens for SHG colleagues, and any immediate […]
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SHG Public Transport Bus Service
29 October 2024
Towards the end of 2023, expressions of interest were invited to operate the SHG subsidised Public Bus Service beyond February 2024. There was no interest from any operators to provide the full service which was in place at that time, therefore interim arrangements were agreed with three separate contractors to ensure continuity of some services […]
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SHG Receives Additional Funding from FCDO for Essential Equipment
25 October 2024
In November 2022, it was announced that St Helena would receive funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) bespoke 2022/2023 Improving Essential Equipment in Overseas Territories Programme. At that time St Helena was allocated up to £1,800,000 for the purchase of equipment of critical importance to the island. This was in areas including […]
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Foreign Commonwealth Development Team To Visit St Helena To Assess Primary School Education
24 October 2024
A team from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will be conducting a visit to St Helena from Saturday 26 October 2024 to Saturday 2 November 2024. The purpose of this visit is to assess the current suitability of primary school education buildings on the island and inform the decision-making process for the Primary […]
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Partnership Between UK Government and St Helena Government Regarding Future British Indian Ocean Territory Migrants
23 October 2024
The public may be aware of the recent discussions in both Houses of Parliament earlier this week, in relation to the SHG’s Agreement with UKG regarding future migrants in BIOT. In answer to the question raised, Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America and UK Overseas Territories made the following statement on […]
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Councillor Robert Midwinter Attends Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Event
23 October 2024
Councillor Robert Midwinter departed the island on Saturday 19 October 2024 to attend a Legislative Strengthening Seminar to Address Gender-Based Violence and Modern Slavery in Supply Chains. This seminar has been organised by the CPA UK and will be held in London. It acts as a follow-on session to the seminar which Councillor Midwinter attended […]
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Teaching CPR and AED Use at Prince Andrew School for ‘Restart a Heart Day 2024’
22 October 2024
The paramedic team from the Health and Social Care Portfolio taught life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) skills to 33 Year 9 students at Prince Andrew School on Wednesday 16 October, marking ‘Restart a Heart Day 2024’. This global initiative aims to raise awareness about cardiac arrest and the importance of early […]
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Exterior Painting of The Market
21 October 2024
Funding has been approved under the Tourism Development Project for the exterior painting of The Market in Jamestown. Ambledale Workshop Ltd will be carrying out the works, which are due to commence on Tuesday 22 October 2024. The Market will remain open, therefore the public are asked to be mindful of the works being carried […]
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