Pope Francis Dies Aged 88 Years
21 April 2025It is with great sadness that we learn today of the death of Pope Francis. As a mark of respect, all official flags will be flown at half mast. SHG21...
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Primary Schools’ Athletics Day
17 April 2025The primary schools will be hosting their annual Athletics Day at Francis Plain on Wednesday 23 April 2025. All parents, guardians and members of the public are invited to attend. ...
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024
17 April 2025St Helena’s primary schools have a longstanding history of involvement in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC), established in 1883. This tradition expanded two years ago to include writers from...
Arrival of MV Karoline
17 April 2025The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 06:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will...
Police and Crime Panel Meeting Scheduled for April 2025
16 April 2025A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Wednesday 30 April 2025 from 14:30 to 16:00. This meeting will be held at the Education Learning Centre,...
Joint Statement by FCDO and SHG
16 April 2025The FCDO have confirmed that, following discussions during the Financial Aid Mission held in January 2025, the UK Government has allocated £35.79m of recurrent funding to the St Helena Government...
Economic Development Investment Programme
16 April 2025Middle Landing Steps Following the announcement of 11 March regarding the closure of the Middle Landing Steps, we are pleased to inform the public that they are now open for...
Jordana Peters Receives International ‘Women in Policing Network’ Leader of the Future Award
14 April 2025Police Constable Jordana Peters of the Royal St Helena Police Service has been awarded the prestigious International ‘Women in Policing Network’ Leader of the Future award, recognising her notable dedication,...
Border Force UK to Deliver Customs and Immigration Training Following BIOT Migrant Agreement
10 April 2025In accordance with the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Migrant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, HM Customs and Immigration will be undertaking specialised training. A comprehensive six-week training programme, commencing on...
Customs Closure
10 April 2025HM Customs would like to advise the public they will be closed on Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 April 2025. This closure is due to the following reasons:...
Central Support Service Closure
10 April 2025Please be advised that the Central Support Service will be closed on Friday, 11 April 2025 to allow staff to attend their Away Day. These office closures will include the...
Reception Held in Palace of Westminster to Celebrate St Helena’s Cloud Forest Restoration Project
8 April 2025A reception celebrating St Helena’s Cloud Forest Project (SHCFP) was held at the Speaker’s House State Rooms in the Palace of Westminster, London, on Monday, 07 April 2025. The SHCFP,...