Notice for Port Closure
18 March 2025The public and all wharf stakeholders are advised that on Thursday 20 March 2025 the Port of Jamestown will be closed from 06:00 for the movement of containers and boats...
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Day-Old Chicks Imported to Replenish Layers for Egg Production
18 March 2025On 18 February 2025, the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio (ENRP) received a consignment of 1000 Dekalb-Amberlink breed day-old chicks to replenish the island’s layers for egg production. The import...
Recycling Superhero Competition Winners Announced
18 March 2025Waste Management Services, in partnership with the St Helena National Trust (SHNT) and Zoological Society of London (ZSL), as part of the South Atlantic Plastic’s Project, is pleased to announce...
Nathaniel Benjamin Celebrated at Governor’s Office Tea Party for Christmas Card Achievement
17 March 2025Nathaniel Benjamin of Pilling Primary School was honoured at a special tea party held in the Governor’s Office on Thursday 6 March 2025. This celebration recognised Nathaniel’s winning design in...
Minimum Wage to Increase From 01 July 2025
17 March 2025At a meeting of the Executive Council held on 11 March 2025, an increase to the minimum wage of 50p per hour was approved. This change will take effect from 01 July...
Expression of Interest – Non-Executive Director : Closing Date Extended
17 March 2025St Helena Government (SHG) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested persons to undertake the role of Non-Executive Director (NED) on the boards of State-Owned Entities (SOEs) and entities in...
Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio Office Closures
14 March 2025On Thursday, 20 March 2025, several Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio service facilities will be closed to enable staff to participate in the Careers Fair. The facilities that will be...
Post and Customer Services Centre Closure
14 March 2025The Post and Customer Services Centre (PCSC) informs customers that it will be closed on Saturday 29 and Monday 31 March 2025 due to end-of-financial-year processes. Normal business will resume...
Education Review Report Issued
14 March 2025In 2024, the St Helena Government (SHG) commissioned an Education Review to assess how St Helena’s education services can be made sustainable for the future, supporting the island’s economic and...
Cancelled Road Closure – The Arch, Jamestown (Sea Front Access)
14 March 2025Please be advised that the road closure scheduled for the road going through The Arch leading to the sea front in Jamestown on Wednesday 19 March 2025 has been cancelled....
Road Closure – The Arch, Jamestown (Sea Front Access)
13 March 2025The Highways Authority has approved the road going through The Arch leading to the sea front in Jamestown to be closed to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians on Wednesday 19...
St Helena Emergency Services Rolls Out ‘what3words’ Location Technology
13 March 2025St Helena Emergency Services has announced the rollout of innovative location technology, what3words. Adding what3words to its toolkit will help pinpoint 999 callers’ exact locations, and ensure resources can be...