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  • Island Finance Forum 2022 Concludes

    The Island Finance Forum 2022, hosted virtually by Island Innovation, took place between 25 and 29 April 2022. St Helena was invited, along with many other islands, to participate and discuss the challenges that islands face. Topics included risk and insurance, climate finance, renewable energy finance, blue economies, crypto-currency and start-up ecosystems. St Helena’s Chief […]

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  • St Helena COVID-19 Status Update

    Following negative results from the re-testing of person(s) testing positive for COVID-19 in home quarantine on Saturday, 7 May 2022, the public is advised that there are no positive cases of COVID-19 on St Helena at this time. All COVID-19 protocols adhered to during this quarantine period are now complete. Members of the public should […]

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  • Solar Renewable Energy And Natural Lighting Retrofitting Into Building At Scotland

    A Project to retrofit solar renewable energy and natural lighting into the Environment, Natural Resources & Planning (ENRP) Building at Scotland, St Paul’s, has recently been completed (see photos attached). The Project was announced by His Excellency the Governor at the Queen’s Birthday Garden Party at Plantation House in June 2021 and was designed by […]

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  • SHG Strategy 2022-2025 Published

    This Strategy sets out our Government’s priorities for this financial year and the next three years. It includes our overall strategic framework and approach, and provides an overview of how we will focus on developments that will capitalise on the airport investment, prepare our people for the opportunities that will come with improved internet connectivity, […]

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  • Paediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations

    The Health Services Directorate would like to inform parents/guardians that the second consignment of Paediatric COVID-19 vaccines have arrived on-Island.  The Health Services Directorate will be offering Paediatric COVID-19 vaccinations to children between the ages of 5 and 11 years from June 2022. Children aged 11 years old, who received the Paediatric vaccine for their […]

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  • Nursery Provision

    The Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio offers non-compulsory Nursery Education for all children between the ages of three and four years.     The Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio will be in contact with parents/guardians of those children born on-Island and who are eligible to enter Nursery Education in the school year September 2022 – August 2023 […]

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  • Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – Road And Parking Space Closure

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from the Swimming Pool to Thompson’s Crane at the Seafront to be closed from 4pm on Thursday, 2 June 2022, through to 6am on Saturday, 4 June 2022, for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. This will include all parking spaces in that area. During this closure, […]

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  • Covid-19 Media Briefing Top Lines

    It has now been over two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, St Helena’s Response plan as well as the cooperation of St Helena’s community has contributed to the Island remaining free from community spread. The recent reduction in quarantine arrangements was the first step of a phased approach toward St Helena moving to a […]

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  • Port Control Office Closure

    Port Control would like to advise the public that their office at the Jamestown Wharf will close for business on Monday, 23, and Tuesday, 24 May 2022. This closure is to allow Port Control staff to undertake training. Normal opening hours will resume on Wednesday, 25 May 2022. During the closure, all urgent queries can […]

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  • Lower Ruperts Closure

    The fuel tanker MT Sarah is expected to arrive at St Helena on Monday, 23 May 2022. Port Control would like to advise the public and boat owners that the whole of Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed on Monday, 23, and Tuesday, 24 May 2022, and will remain closed until the […]

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