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Hampshire Local Authority Advisors Visit St Helena
28 March 2025
The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio is pleased to host two Education Advisors from Hampshire Local Authority, Emma Tarrant and Jo Keynon. Emma and Jo are on island for two weeks working with all schools, supporting our leadership with learning in Phonics and English, with a particular focus on primary to secondary transition and securing […]
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Reminder of Automated External Defibrillators Locations
28 March 2025
The Emergency Planning Department would like to remind the public and visitors about the Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) located around the island. What is an AED and when and how are they used? Defibrillators are devices that send a safe electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat when someone is unconscious and […]
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Minister Ellick’s UK Visit Delayed
26 March 2025
Please be advised that the previously announced visit of Minister Jeffrey Ellick to the UK has been delayed. This delay is due to a processing issue in South Africa, which is currently being addressed. #StHelena #ElectedMembers #Overseasvisit www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ www.twitter.com/StHelenaGovt
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Careers Fair 2025
26 March 2025
On Thursday 20 March 2025, the Education Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) presented a successful Careers Fair 2025. The fair provided a valuable platform for members of the public, students, and job seekers to explore career opportunities on St Helena. Held at New Horizons Leisure Park and the Mule Yard, the fair provided all attendees […]
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Changes Made to Route 3 of the Public Transport Service Timetable
26 March 2025
Please be advised that following requests from the public and to improve efficiency of the Public Transport Service (PTS), there will be changes made to the Route 3 timetable effective from Thursday, 27 March 2025. Currently, the journeys departing from White Gate going into Jamestown are via Rosemary Plain, New Ground. As from Thursday, 27 […]
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St Helena Government Launches Public Consultation on New Communications Bill 2025
25 March 2025
The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the launch of a public consultation on the proposed Communications Bill 2025, which aims to modernise the island’s telecommunications regulatory framework to support digital transformation and economic growth. Modernising St Helena’s Digital Infrastructure The Communications Bill 2025 will replace the outdated Telecommunications Ordinance 1989 and establish […]
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New Blue Hill to Jamestown Public Service Bus Route Announced
25 March 2025
With effect from Tuesday, 01 April 2025, the Central Support Service will introduce an additional journey to the Public Transport Service from the Blue Hill area to Jamestown and return. The journey will operate from Monday to Friday and is scheduled to arrive at the Grand Parade, Jamestown, at approximately 08:17 and commence the afternoon […]
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Missing Papanui Wreck Buoy
25 March 2025
The St Helena Maritime Authority is issuing a notice to all boat users and the public regarding a missing navigational aid near the Papanui wreck. The Isolated Danger Mark buoy, used to mark the location of the Papanui wreck, is currently missing from its fixed position. This buoy is identifiable by the following characteristics: All […]
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British Passport Fee Increases
25 March 2025
Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases will take effect from 10 April 2025. Current Fee Increased Fee Adult 34-page standard passport £112.50 £120.50 Child 34-page standard passport (where the applicant is under 16 years of age). £77.00 £82.50
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Importation of Potatoes from MV Hondius (Tristan Da Cunha)
24 March 2025
The public are advised that the MV Hondius is due to arrive at St Helena from Tristan da Cunha on or around Sunday 13 April 2025. Individuals expecting to receive potatoes from Tristan da Cunha are reminded that a valid import licence is required. Application forms for these licences are available from the Biosecurity Section at […]
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