Drone Usage in St Helena
22 December 2025The use of drones are governed by Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order (AN(OT)O and regulated by Air Safety Support International (ASSI) for commercial permissions. With the rise in drone usage...
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Primary Schools Mark Historical Moment with Closure Ceremonies and Time Capsules
19 December 2025Friday, 12 December 2025 marked a significant and deeply emotional day for St Helena’s educational landscape as the island’s three primary schools—Harford Primary, St Paul’s Primary, and Pilling Primary—closed their...
Executive Council Top Lines: Tuesday 16 December 2025
19 December 2025
A meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held on 16 December 2025. The agenda for the meeting was as follows:...
Relocation of Physio and Occupational Therapy Services
18 December 2025 The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) is pleased to announce the relocation and integration of two of our clinical...
St Helena’s Second Marine Management Plan (MMP) Annual Report Released
17 December 2025The Marine & Fisheries Conservation section is pleased to announce the publication of its second MMP Annual Report, covering the period from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2025. This...
Rupert’s Beach Access Guide
17 December 2025
St Helena Port Control wishes to remind the public that Rupert’s is the primary location of St Helena’s official commercial...
Festival of Lights: Parking at the Grand Parade
16 December 2025The public are advised that Pilling Primary School (PPS) will host their Festival of Lights Parade on Thursday, 18 December 2025 commencing at 19:45. Vehicle owners are kindly requested to...
Arrival of MV Karoline
15 December 2025The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Tuesday, 17 December at 18:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty. During this time, Rupert’s Cargo...
Important Public Health Notice: Preparing for Early ‘Flu Outbreak
15 December 2025The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) is issuing this notice to inform the public about a significant and early influenza (‘flu) threat this December. Increased Risk of Early Outbreak...
St Helena Secondary School Office Closure
15 December 2025Please be advised that the St Helena Secondary School office will be closed for the December holidays from Wednesday, 17 December 2025. Normal opening hours will resume on 5 January...
International Civil Aviation Day
12 December 2025World Civil Aviation Day, established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 1994, highlights the important role of civil aviation in the global economy and in fostering international cooperation....
St Helena Government Announces Major Relaunch of Official Website
12 December 2025The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the official launch of its redesigned website on Thursday, 11 December 2025. This significant digital overhaul marks a major step forward...