Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Weather Warning
20 February 2025
St Helena is forecast to experience a north-westerly swell from Friday, 21 to Monday, 24 February 2025. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are urged to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period. Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James […]
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Minister Mark Brooks to Depart Island on Overseas Leave
20 February 2025
Minister Mark Brooks will depart the island on Saturday 22 February 2025 for a period of overseas leave in Cape Town, South Africa. During the two-week period that Minister Brooks is away, he will also utilise this opportunity to undertake meetings in relation to his ministerial work. The Minister is scheduled to return to the […]
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Road Closure – The Arch, Jamestown (Sea Front Access)
19 February 2025
The Highways Authority has approved the road going through The Arch in Jamestown (leading to the sea front) to be closed to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians on Wednesday 5 March and also on 12 March from 13:00 to 15:30. This closure is necessary for essential repairs to the arch structure by the Building Works […]
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Watch List Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed Between St Helena and UKG – 12 February 2025
14 February 2025
A Press Statement on 17 October 2024 highlighted that SHG and the UK Government (UKG) had approved an arrangement in regards to the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)/Chagos Archipelago. On Wednesday, 12 February 2025, Jeffrey Ellick, Minister for Safety, Security and Home Affairs (SSHA), and The Rt. Hon Lord David Hanson, Minister of State for […]
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Apprenticeship Week Celebrated on St Helena: 10 – 16 February
14 February 2025
This week, 10 to 16 February, marks Apprenticeship Week, a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of apprenticeships to both individuals and the community. Career Access St Helena (CAS) is proud to highlight the numerous benefits of apprenticeship programmes and encourage individuals to explore this exciting pathway to career success. The value of Apprenticeships Apprenticeship […]
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Cyber Security Awareness Campaign Follow-Up Survey
14 February 2025
In light of the Equiano internet cable project enabling faster and less restricted internet access, St. Helena Government (SHG) launched a Cyber Security Awareness and Training Campaign in February 2023. Led by Cyber Security Awareness and Training Officer, Gareth Drabble, this campaign included the distribution of educational posters, radio jingles and videos. In-person presentations and […]
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Education Review Public Meetings
13 February 2025
The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio will hold a public meeting on 25 February at 19:00 in the Main Hall at Prince Andrew School. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the community with an update on the Education Review’s interim findings and potential next steps. The Education Review will evaluate St Helena’s education […]
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Constituency Meetings – March 2025
11 February 2025
Constituents are invited to attend the district meetings to be hosted by Councillors next month. These will have a largely open agenda to enable constituents to make their priorities known, put forward suggestions and ask questions. Feedback will be provided on matters raised in previous meetings, if this has not already been given. The constituency […]
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Celebrating St Helena’s Day 2025: Call for Event Organisers
11 February 2025
St Helena Government is keen to hear from organisations who have an interest in organising this year’s St Helena’s Day celebrations – a chance to celebrate and showcase our island’s community spirit and unique culture. As the organising body, you will have the creative freedom to design an authentic St Helenian experience for the community. […]
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Shy Road Closure
11 February 2025
The Highways Authority has given approval for Shy Road to be closed from Monday 17 February to Monday 03 March 2025 from 09:00 to 15:00. This is to enable staff from the Roads Section to carry out repairs to a section of the retaining wall that is deteriorating. During this closure only emergency services will […]
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