Incident Involving Local Vessel “The Newcastle”
24 April 2026The St Helena Government (SHG) would like to advise the public that they are aware of an incident involving a local vessel, The Newcastle, which sank in James Bay early...
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Renewal of ENRP Agriculture Assets
23 April 2026The Environmental Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio wishes to advise Tenants that licences for their agriculture assets for the period 2026-2027 will be available for signing from Monday 27 April...
Update on Investigation into Cases of Histamine Fish Poisoning
23 April 2026The public is advised that the Health and Social Care Directorate has received a small number of reports of minor health issues that have been associated with the consumption of...
Terri Clingham Achieves Postgraduate Certificate in Safety and Accident Investigation
22 April 2026Deputy Head of Maritime, Terri Clingham, has successfully completed a Level 7 Postgraduate Certificate in Safety and Accident Investigation at Cranfield University. This qualification, funded by the Maritime and Coastguard...
ENRP Assets for Licensing
22 April 2026ANRD wishes to advise the public that the following assets are available for licensing from May 2026: Arable land at Ropery Field 0.30acres LWN pt of 176 Arable land at...
Road Maintenance Project Completed
21 April 2026
The Roads Section are pleased to announce the completion of its major resurfacing programme, delivering 9km of upgraded road, most...
Arrival of MV Hondius
21 April 2026The MV Hondius is scheduled to arrive and anchor at James Bay on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 17:00. The vessel is expected to remain in port until the evening...
Update on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Agreement
17 April 2026The British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) agreement between SHG and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UKG) was due to expire on Wednesday, 15...
Executive Council Top Lines: Monday, 13 April 2026
17 April 2026A meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held 13 April 2026. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: CLOSED AGENDA 1. Declaration of Interest 2. Civil Litigation...
Possible new Cryptocurrency Scam exploiting Jonathan the Tortoise
17 April 2026It has recently been brought to the attention of SHG that Jonathan the Tortoise is being used in a possible new online scam involving cryptocurrency, specifically a type of meme...
Cases of Scombroid Fish Poisoning Following Consumption of Tuna Mince
16 April 2026The public are advised that the Health and Social Care Directorate have received several reports of minor health issues following the consumption of fish products. Patients have reported facial flushing,...
MMR Vaccination Clinics Timetable Announced
16 April 2026The public are advised that a series of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination clinics will be held across the island over the coming weeks. The following dates and times...