Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Prince Andrew School to be Renamed
6 February 2025
The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) today announced it will be changing the name of the island’s only secondary school. This decision follows approval from the Portfolio Advisory Board, the Chief Minister, and Buckingham Palace. The school, currently named Prince Andrew School (PAS), believes this change is a crucial step in ensuring its name […]
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Reminder of Peaks National Park Closure
5 February 2025
The public are reminded that the Peaks National Park (PNP) is closed and will remain so for at least the next few months. The continued closure is necessary to minimise the spread of the plant pathogens that are present within the PNP and the potential for these to spread via foot traffic and destroy our […]
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Executive Council Approves Property Purchase and Disposal Policy 2024
4 February 2025
Following an extensive period of public consultation, on Tuesday 21 January 2025, Executive Council approved the Property Purchase and Disposal Policy 2024 (PDPP). The Property Service, part of St Helena Government’s (SHG) Economic Development Portfolio, is now using the policy to govern all property sales, lettings, and acquisitions. This policy replaces the Land and Buildings […]
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Importance of Cancelling Appointments
1 February 2025
The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) would like to remind patients of the need to cancel any appointments that they no longer need or cannot attend, preferably at least the day before the appointment. Missed appointments cause considerable disruptions for other patients waiting to be seen by either a doctor or another health professional. […]
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Education Consultant to Visit St Helena
31 January 2025
Education Consultant, David Jeffrey, will be on-island from Tuesday 04 February to Tuesday 18 February 2025 to support the Education Review. Mr Jeffrey’s expertise will be instrumental in producing the final Education Review Report. During his visit, Mr Jeffrey will also be visiting Career Access St Helena, the Public Library, the St Helena Research Institute, […]
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Executive Council Sitting as Planning Authority
31 January 2025
Thursday, 06 February 2025 Two development applications have been referred to Executive Council sitting as the Planning Authority. The Development Application is being referred to Governor-in-Council in accordance with Section 23(2)(b) of the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance 2013. An open session meeting will take place on Thursday 06 February 2025 commencing at 11:00 […]
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St Helena Government Signs Contract for Development of a Long-Term Water Resource Management Plan for St Helena
28 January 2025
The St Helena Government (SHG) has entered into a contract with Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd (JBA) to develop a Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP) for St Helena. This plan is essential for managing the island’s water resources for the future and improving St Helena’s resilience against climate change. The project is part of the £30m […]
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St Helena Government Apologises to Event Organisers
24 January 2025
With reference to the TC Job Vacancy advert, for the Head of Tourism, St Helena Government (SHG) wishes to issue an apology to the organisers of the Cape to St Helena Yacht Race, St Helena’s Day Celebrations, Festival of Lights and Carnival for the incorrect wording used within this advert. As can be seen from […]
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St Helena Government and Bank Of Saint Helena Seeking Feedback on Banking Services on St Helena
23 January 2025
St Helena’s Sustainable Economic Development Strategy 2023-33 outlines the modernisation of the Bank of St Helena (BOSH) as a key work stream required to enable the modernisation of St Helena’s financial services and company law – a sector identified by the government as one that can enable future transformation of the economy. As part of […]
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Arrival Of MV Karoline
23 January 2025
The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 08:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and whole of lower Rupert’s including the beach area, will […]
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