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...
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Nursery Provisions
20 May 2026The Education, Skills and Employment (ESE) Portfolio is offering non-compulsory nursery education for all children between the ages of three and four years. ESE will be in contact with parents/guardians...
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...
Upcoming MMR Vaccination Session – Jamestown
20 May 2026The public are advised that the next round of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations for individuals due to receive their first or second dose in Jamestown will take place...
Jacob’s Ladder Light Installation
19 May 2026
The St Helena Government is pleased to announce that Solomon & Company now expects Jacob’s Ladder to temporarily reopen to...
Hantavirus Response Update – 18 May 2026
18 May 2026The St Helena Government (SHG) is providing its scheduled update on the territorial hantavirus response. Successful Pre-emptive Relocation to the UK A coordinated territorial operation was successfully completed over the...
Routine Fire Hydrant Inspections across the Island
18 May 2026The St Helena Fire and Rescue Service will be conducting routine fire hydrant inspections across the island starting Monday, 1 June 2026. These regular inspections are essential to ensure all...
International Day for Women in Maritime
18 May 2026International Maritime Organisation (IMO) International Day for Women in Maritime is observed on 18 May every year. The day celebrates women in the industry and is intended to promote the...
Update on Extension to BIOT Agreement
16 May 2026Discussions between the St Helena Government (SHG) and the Government of the United Kingdom (UKG) regarding the extension of the existing Memorandum of Understanding relating to the British Indian Ocean...
Hantavirus Response Update – 15 May 2026
15 May 2026The St Helena Government (SHG) is providing its final daily update for the week regarding the hantavirus response, as local and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) teams continue their coordinated...
Gold Command for Island-Wide Power Outage Stands Down; Essential Infrastructure Works Continue
15 May 2026The St Helena Resilience Forum (SHRF) have confirmed that the Gold Command structure activated specifically to manage the recent island-wide power outage is standing down today, as the electricity situation...
Change to Pharmacy Email Address
15 May 2026The Health and Social Care Portfolio would like to advise the public that the Pharmacy email address has changed. All prescription queries and related correspondence should now be sent to:...