Customs and Immigration Office Closure
9 October 2025The Customs and Immigration office at Liberation House in Rupert’s will be closed to the public on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 due to staff training. Normal operations will resume on...
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St Helena Government Commences Work to Refine Immigration Ordinance
8 October 2025Following the recent revocation of the Immigration Ordinance commencement date of 01 October 2025, the St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to report that priority work has begun on refining...
Executive Council Sitting As Planning Authority – Tuesday, 14 October 2025
7 October 2025A development application has been referred to Executive Council sitting as the Planning Authority. The Development Application is being referred to Governor-in-Council in accordance with Section 23(2)(b) of the Land...
Commonwealth Parliamentarians from CPA St Helena Branch to Address Global Issues and Examine Parliamentary Democracy at 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados
7 October 2025
Hon. Derek Thomas from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) St Helena Branch is currently attending one of the largest annual...
Extinct Giant Earwig Fossil Remains Discovered in Sharks Valley Cave
7 October 2025The St Helena Government (SHG) welcomes a significant finding from the latest international scientific expedition, which offers critical new insights into the island’s lost biodiversity and creates a renewed focus...
Air Freight Arrangements to St Helena Island
6 October 2025St Helena Government (SHG) has been receiving a number of complaints from freight forwarders and importers regarding delayed air freight via the Airlink service from Johannesburg. Whilst best efforts are...
Emergency Planning Relocates to Seaport House, Rupert’s
6 October 2025Members of the public are advised that the Emergency Planning Department have relocated from the Sea Rescue Base to Seaport House, Rupert’s. Anyone wishing to contact Emergency Planning can still...
Historic Milestone for St Helena: Cargo Operations Open at Rupert’s Cargo Facility
3 October 2025The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce a historic milestone in the island’s development: the initial opening of Rupert’s Cargo Facility for cargo on Friday, 26 September 2025....
Marine Enforcement Section Relocates to Marine Centre
3 October 2025Members of the public are advised that the Marine Enforcement Section have relocated from the old Customs Building to the Marine Centre, Jamestown Wharf. Anyone wishing to contact the Marine...
World Maritime Day Celebrations
3 October 2025The St Helena Maritime Authority spearheaded a successful week of activities to mark and celebrate World Maritime Day 2025, promoting and valuing the island’s deep-rooted maritime connections. The events, which...
Legislative Council Elects Members for Public Accounts Committee and Chairpersons for Select Committees
2 October 2025At the formal Legislative Council meeting held on Monday, 29 September 2025, the following Members were elected to serve on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC): Also at the meeting Members...
Health and Social Care Portfolio Addresses Potential Pharmacy Supply Shortages
26 September 2025The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) wishes to inform the public of potential supply challenges at the pharmacy. We are currently experiencing delays in receiving a shipment of medical...