Sea Conditions
13 March 2024St Helena is currently experiencing unsettled sea conditions and is forecast to continue through to Friday 22 March 2024 in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to...
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Cost of Living Relief Package – Changes to Transport Freight Subsidy from 01 April 2024
12 March 2024In July 2022 the Executive Council agreed a package of measures as part of its Cost of Living Policy. This was in direct response to sharp increases in the prices...
No Smoking Day 2024
12 March 2024Wednesday 13March will mark the 40th anniversary of ‘No Smoking Day’ ‘No Smoking Day’ is a time used to spread awareness about the negative effects of smoking and to offer...
Commonwealth Day 2024 Celebrated on St Helena
11 March 2024Commonwealth Day 2024 was celebrated today on St Helena. Celebrations focused on assemblies held at Prince Andrew School (PAS) and the three island primary schools. Commonwealth Day is celebrated across the...
Restricted access to Jamestown Wharf
8 March 2024The cruise ship MV Seabourn Venture is scheduled to visit St Helena from approximately 14:30 on Sunday 10 March 2024 to 21:00 on Monday 11 March 2024. Jamestown Wharf will...
Painting of Tomb Road railings and Bellstone decking refurbishment
8 March 2024S. Doy Contractors will be painting the railings along the Tomb Road from today, Friday 8 March 2024, for approximately three weeks. Tomb Road will remain open, but drivers are...
Minister Mark Brooks Appointed Deputy Chief Minister
7 March 2024Chief Minister Julie Thomas will depart St Helena on Sunday 10 March 2024 for an official visit to Montserrat. Whilst there she will meet with the Governor of Montserrat, Premier,...
Arrival of the MV Karoline and MT Sarah
7 March 2024The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Tuesday 12 March 2024 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will start on this day and are...
2023-2024 BUDGET – EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT
5 March 2024In June last year, the Legislative Council approved the SHG budget for 2023-2024. To provide a better understanding of how that money was spent, throughout the year we have focused...
Public Consultation Meeting to Discuss Possible Employment Legislation Amendments – Monday 11 March
5 March 2024In 2010 the first employment legislation, the Employment Rights Ordinance, was established in St Helena. This ordinance provided employees with many similar minimum employment rights and protections as the UK....
Renovation Works at the Post Office
5 March 2024The public are advised that renovation works are currently being carried out on the ground floor of the Post Office building in Jamestown. Whilst renovation works are being carried out,...
Statistical Update: Population
4 March 2024The St Helena Statistics Office has released new estimates for the total population of St Helena, and the number of births and deaths. Please note that these population estimates are...