World Events – Impact on St Helena
6 March 2026SHG is aware that people travelling to, from or via the Middle East will be concerned about the ongoing conflict. The situation is changing rapidly. In the first instance you...
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EDIP Playgrounds Project – Public Safety Notice
6 March 2026The public are reminded that the playground sites at Longwood Green and Half Tree Hollow remain active construction areas as part of the ongoing Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Playgrounds...
UK State Awards
6 March 2026What are Honours Awards? The UK State Awards known as Honours Awards are prestigious awards conferred by HM The King. These awards recognise people who have made outstanding contributions to...
Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio Closure
5 March 2026Please be advised that the following Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio establishments will be closed on the 06 March 2026 from 12:30 to 16:00: •The Education Learning Centre •St Helena...
EOI – Celebrating St Helena’s Day: Call for Event Organisers
4 March 2026St Helena Government (SHG) 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...
Police and Crime Panel Meeting (05 March 2026)
4 March 2026A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Thursday, 05 March 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30. This meeting will be held at the conference room in...
Road Closure – Scotland Roundabout to PEAKS Enterprise
3 March 2026The public are advised that the road between Scotland Roundabout and PEAKS Enterprise will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 March 2026, from 09:00 to 15:00. This closure is to allow...
Immigration and Customs Office Closure
3 March 2026The Immigration and Customs office at Liberation House in Ruperts will be closed to the public tomorrow Wednesday 4th March 2026 to accommodate staff training. Normal operations will resume on...
Executive Council Top Lines: Tuesday 24 February 2026
3 March 2026A meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held on 24 February 2026.The agenda for the meeting was as follows: CLOSED AGENDA NB Items marked (*) are commercially sensitive and depending...
Road Closures Update
2 March 2026Please be advised that the following scheduled road closures have been postponed due to weather conditions: Both routes will remain OPEN today and are expected to remain open tomorrow. We...
Temporary Changes to International Calling on Ascension Island
27 February 2026Ascension Island Mobile (AIM) has recently launched mobile phone services on Ascension Island. The priority during the network launch has been to ensure that the local island network is up-and-running...
Sea Conditions
27 February 2026St Helena is likely to experience a north-westerly swell from midday, Saturday, 28 February 2026, resulting in unsettling sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are advised...