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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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Review of St Helena 2021 Constitutional Reforms and Implementation of Ministerial Government
18 November 2024
The Legislative Council have commissioned an independent review of the governance structures of St Helena three years after the implementation of the ministerial form of government. The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of constitutional changes introduced in 2021 in delivering efficient, effective, transparent and accountable governance for St Helena. With the […]
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His Excellency the Governor Departs the Island
18 November 2024
His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, departed St Helena on Saturday 16 November 2024. The Governor will meet with senior officials and attend this year’s Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) with Chief Minister Julie Thomas. Governor Phillips is due to return to St Helena on 23 November 2024. Tasha Harris, Head of the Governor’s Office, has […]
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Introduction of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership for St Helena’s Company Registry
14 November 2024
St Helena Government (SHG) has today 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 PARBO is a public record that reveals the identities […]
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Chief Minister to Depart Island for Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2024
14 November 2024
Chief Minister Julie Thomas, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday, 16 November 2024 to travel to the UK to attend the annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The JMC takes place every year in London and is hosted by the UK Government. It brings together elected leaders and representatives from all […]
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Remembrance Sunday Divine Services 2024
13 November 2024
The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who served and survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday 10 November 2024. The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena, Dale Bowers, welcomed those in attendance […]
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White Ribbon Day – 25 November 2024
13 November 2024
White Ribbon Day, observed annually on 25 November, is a global movement dedicated to ending violence against women. This year’s theme, “It Starts with Men,” emphasises the crucial role men play in preventing domestic abuse. The Health and Social Care Portfolio is proud to join this important cause and encourage everyone on St Helena to […]
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Contract Signed for Wastewater Management Design Consultancy
12 November 2024
St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce that they have entered into a contract with MPAMOT Africa (PTY) Ltd from Cape Town, South Africa to develop wastewater solutions for Half Tree Hollow and Jamestown. MPAMOT Africa is a multidisciplinary engineering and development consultancy with more than 27 years’ experience within the Infrastructure, Transportation, […]
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Delegation to Represent St Helena at COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan
12 November 2024
A delegation comprising of Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Planning, Christine Scipio, and SHG UK representative, Kedell Worboys, MBE, will be representing St Helena at the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). COP29, taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November 2024, is a […]
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