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  • St Helena to be Represented at the World Travel Market Africa and Tourism Investment Forum Africa

    St Helena will be represented at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 10 April to 12 April 2024. This globally important travel show attracts representatives from over a hundred destinations, along with thousands of attendees from the travel industry. It provides opportunities to generate sales leads, launch […]

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  • Girlguiding St Helena and Dependencies to Remain Part of Girlguiding UK

    Girlguiding St Helena Dependencies Branch are pleased to confirm that St Helena, Ascension and the other Overseas Territories will remain part of Girlguiding UK. We will now be integrated into the structure of Girlguiding North West England region.  This comes after a challenging time, following the announcement last year that British Guiding Overseas would be […]

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  • Update On Draft Immigration Policy

    In our last update, we advised that a new draft Immigration Policy was being prepared. The draft Immigration Policy has been finalised and is now open to final public comment. It can be viewed online at www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-information/ from 12:00 on Thursday 04 April. Hard copies will also be available in the Public Library and Post […]

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  • Lobster Science Workshop – Thursday 18 April

    The Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section invite all fishers to an educational workshop focusing on lobster, crayfish and stump. The workshop will be held at the Canister in Jamestown at 18:00 on Thursday 18 April 2024. It is expected to last an hour. The aim of this workshop will be to inform fishers on methods […]

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  • Renovation works at the Post Office completed

    We are pleased to advise that renovation works at the Post Office building in Jamestown are now complete. The public notice outside the Post Office is once again in use. Public notices, such as marriage certificates, were temporarily displayed at the Essex House notice board while renovation works were carried out. Additionally, access to the […]

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  • ‘Walk To Work’ Day Challenge – Friday 5 April

    ‘Walk to Work’ day is celebrated every year on 5 April 2024.   It is a chance to change your routine, add a little more time to it, and see how a slower start to the day that incorporates a brisk walk can lead to a more efficient life overall. We know that being sedentary […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    St Helena is expected to experience unsettled sea conditions from Tuesday 2 April 2024 to Wednesday 3 April 2024 in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to take care when parking near the […]

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  • Delegation Returns From Official Visit To Montserrat

    On Saturday 23 March 2024, HE Governor Nigel Phillips, Chief Minister Julie Thomas and Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey returned to St Helena following an official visit to fellow Overseas Territory, Montserrat. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office facilitated the trip to promote ties between the two Overseas Territories. During their visit, the delegation met with […]

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  • Rupert’s Port and Cargo Facility – Tree Felling

    The public are advised that tree felling in the Rupert’s Port and Cargo Facility area will take place on Wednesday 03 April 2024 from 07:00.  This exercise will take place between the main yard and the contractor’s site office and laydown area below Hay Town House. This work is a joint undertaking delivered by the […]

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  • Licence for importing potatoes from Tristan Da Cunha

    The Mv Hondius is due to arrive at St Helena from Tristan da Cunha on Thursday 18 April 2024. Persons expecting to receive potatoes from Tristan are reminded that they will require an import licence. Licence application forms are available from the Biosecurity Section at Scotland, St Paul’s. Please contact either Nicholas Stevens on email: […]

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