St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Applications For Second ‘St Helena Open Oceans Fund’ Are Now Open

    23 February 2024

    Today, as the first recipient of the St Helena Open Oceans Fund is out on the open ocean sailing to Cape Town, applications for the next recipient of the grant are being invited. The fund provides grants to enable a Saint, or somebody closely connected to the island, to take part in a Wavysail trip […]

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  • Primary Schools’ Athletics Day

    23 February 2024

    The primary schools will be hosting their annual Athletics Day at Francis Plain on Friday 1 March 2024.  All parents, guardians and members of the public are invited to attend.  The sports will start at 09:45 and end at approximately 14:30. As this is a school event, the primary sector would appreciate if all spectators […]

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  • Police Reforms to Improve Scrutiny, Transparency and Community Relations Announced

    23 February 2024

    Last year it was announced that a number of reforms to policing would take place as part of a wider reorganisation to the structure of St Helena Government (SHG). These reforms to the Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) are aimed at strengthening transparency, performance management, community confidence and assuring the continued development of our policing […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Pipeline Phase Two Approved

    21 February 2024

    At the Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday 24 October 2023, the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP): Phase Two Pipeline was approved. The Phase Two Pipeline outlines EDIP’s priority projects over the next five years. The programme is split into two stages. The focus of stage one will be the planning activities that will set […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme Micro Projects – Middle Landing Steps

    20 February 2024

    The Programme Management Office is pleased to advise that following an open procurement exercise conducted in December 2023, SHG has entered into a contract with Ambledale Workshop Ltd to undertake renovation and refurbishment of the Middle Landing Steps at the Wharf in Jamestown.  Works are due to commence on site from Monday 26 February 2024 […]

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  • Speaker Of The House Of Commons Departs St Helena Following Five-Day Official Visit

    17 February 2024

    Following a packed week of events, the Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, departed St Helena earlier today concluding his five-day visit to the island. This historic visit marked the first time a Speaker of the House of Commons has visited St Helena. Sir Lindsay has long been […]

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  • Training In Boat Operation and Safety at Sea Requirements Completed

    15 February 2024

    In January this year, the Maritime Authority collaborated with the Blue Belt Programme to offer a pilot competency in boat operation and safety at sea of crew training package. The training package was developed to suit local operators and complement current experience, providing a platform for formal certification.  The training took place from Monday 8 […]

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  • Ministers Question Time

    15 February 2024

    Friday 16 February 2024 A special meeting of the Legislative Council, focusing on the 10th meeting of Ministers Question Time will take place on Friday 16 February 2024 at 09:15 in the Court House. This will be held in honour of the first visit to the island by the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, […]

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  • Changes To Public Bus Services

    14 February 2024

    Existing contracts for the delivery of public bus services with Joshua’s Taxis and Colin’s Garage will come to an end at the end of this month, having been in place since March 2016. For several months SHG has been in discussions with current and potential providers to ensure that services continue after the end of […]

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  • Speaker Of The House Of Commons Arrives At St Helena To Begin Five-Day Official Visit

    13 February 2024

    The Right Honourable Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, Speaker of the House of Commons, arrived at St Helena earlier today to begin his five-day visit to the island. This is the first ever visit by a Speaker of the House of Commons to St Helena. Sir Lindsay has a full schedule of engagements and activities. This […]

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