Weather Warning
13 January 2025St Helena is currently experiencing a north-westerly swell, resulting in heavy sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. These conditions are expected to persist throughout the coming week and...
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Waste Collection Services Experiencing Temporary Disruptions
13 January 2025Waste Management Services (WMS) would like to advise that both Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) are currently non-operational due to mechanical issues, and there is no confirmed date for their return...
Economic Development Investment Programme
13 January 20252024/25 MICRO PROJECTS – JAMESTOWN RUN The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to advise that following an open procurement exercise conducted in November 2024, SHG has entered into a...
Public Consultation on Proposed Minimum Wage Increase
10 January 2025The public are invited to participate in a consultation on proposed increases to the minimum wage for the period 2025/26 to 2027/28. Consultation Opportunities: Detailed figures for each option are...
Better Health 2025
9 January 2025‘Make 2025 your fresh start’ St Helena Government is excited to announce the launch of the “Better Health 2025” campaign, encouraging residents to make positive lifestyle changes in the New...
Financial Aid Mission Delegation Press Conference
9 January 2025St Helena Government (SHG) will hold a press conference tomorrow, 10 January 2025 with the FCDO Financial Aid Mission (FAM) Delegation and local media. The event is scheduled to take...
Seven Seas Splendor Cruise Ship Visit
9 January 2025The cruise ship Seven Seas Splendor will arrive in St Helena at 10.00hrs on Sunday 12 January 2025 with 662 passengers and 541 crew on-board. Approximately half the passengers are...
Customs Office Closure
8 January 2025The public are advised that the Customs Office will be closed on Thursday, 09 January 2025 from 12:30 to allow the staff to attend a funeral. Normal office hours...
Closure of Port
8 January 2025The public and all wharf stakeholders are advised that the Port of Jamestown will be closed today, Wednesday 8 January 2025 from 06:00 for the movement of containers and boats...
Change To School Term Times
7 January 2025It has become necessary to make changes to the published term times for the current academic year (2024-25) The public will be aware of a recent visit by a team...
Viral Respiratory Tract Infections
7 January 2025Over the past few weeks, there have been a number people within the community with virus infections causing coughs, colds, headaches, and vomiting. No specific viruses have been identified on...
Grounds and Maintenance Services required for Pilling Primary School
7 January 2025The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced contractors or persons to provide a grounds maintenance service for Pilling Primary School. Interested parties must...