Selection of next Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
12 June 2026The UK Government have announced the selection of Ms Belinda Lewis to be the next Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. Ms Lewis said: “It is an...
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Conclusion of Hantavirus Major Incident: All Isolation Completed Successfully
8 June 2026The St Helena Government (SHG), in consultation with Gold Command and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), is pleased to officially announce the conclusion of the hantavirus Major Incident on...
SHG News, Updates and Communications Survey to be Launched on 8 June 2026
5 June 2026The St Helena Government (SHG) will next week, on Monday 8 June 2026, launch a survey asking the public for their views and perceptions on how the government communicates with...
Conclusion to Investigation into Recent Cases of Histamine Fish Poisoning
4 June 2026The public are advised that Environmental Health and Public Health have now concluded their investigations into the recent outbreak of scombroid fish poisoning, also known as histamine fish poisoning. In...
SHG Publishes its Situational Analysis of the Fishing Industry
2 June 2026St Helena Government (SHG) has published a Situational Analysis of the St Helena Fishing Industry, now available at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/documents/situational-analysis-of-the-st-helena-fishing-industry/. The document intends to serve as the information base needed to...
SHG Expresses Gratitude to Isolated Individuals and Addresses Global Health Concerns
1 June 2026As they enter their final week of self-isolation, SHG would like to thank those 18 individuals who have shown remarkable fortitude and respect for the wider community by complying with...
Reminder: Outpatient Clinic Schedules and Emergency Department Charges
29 May 2026The Health and Social Care Portfolio wishes to remind the public of the current operating arrangements for the Jamestown Outpatient Department (OPD) and the Emergency Department. The OPD Triage Clinic...
Executive Council Top Lines: Tuesday 26 May 2026
29 May 2026A meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held on 26 May 2026. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: CLOSED AGENDA 1. Declaration of Interest 2. Confirmation...
SHG Agrees Up to £9.05 Million Extension to BIOT Agreement.
26 May 2026St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of negotiations with the Government of the United Kingdom (UKG), for an extension to the existing Memorandum of Understanding...
Weekly Update: Hantavirus Response
22 May 2026As we reach the end of the week, the St Helena Government (SHG) is providing its scheduled Friday update on the territorial hantavirus response. Local health teams, alongside international partners,...
Playgrounds Project Update
20 May 2026St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to advise that the Playgrounds Project in Half Tree Hollow, funded by the UK Government through the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), has progressed...
SHG close to Extension to BIOT Agreement
20 May 2026The St Helena Government (SHG) is close to concluding negotiations with the Government of the United Kingdom (UKG), for an extension to the existing Memorandum of Understanding relating to the...