St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Public Bus Services – Update

    29 August 2024

    St Helena Government today announced that the contracts for the current public bus service provided by Joshua’s Taxis, Colin’s Garage, and Isaac’s Contractors have been extended for an additional three months, effective from Sunday 1 September to Saturday 30 November 2024. Following discussions with the bus service providers earlier this year, an initial agreement was […]

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  • Reception Held in Celebration of Education Honours New Chevening Scholar Martina Peters

    29 August 2024

    A reception was held last Thursday 22 August 2024 at Plantation House to celebrate education and the opportunities it unlocks. The event acknowledged beneficiaries of the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarship programmes and featured a valuable address by His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE.  Both Commonwealth and Chevening Alumni were able to share their educational experiences […]

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  • Community Survey – St Helena’s Marine Protected Area

    29 August 2024

    The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio’s Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section is launching a community survey with the aim of collecting information on how the island’s community views the Marine Protected Area (MPA) and its associated management. The St Helena Marine Management Plan 2023 – 2028 outlines the management measures needed to conserve, protect […]

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  • Prince Andrew School – Public Examination Results

    29 August 2024

    Prince Andrew School is delighted to announce the strong results achieved in this year’s public examinations, reflecting our ongoing commitment to inclusive education and customised academic pathways designed to meet diverse student interests and aspirations. This year’s examination outcomes showcase our students’ successes across 32 distinct qualifications spanning Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 (GCSE), […]

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  • Prince Andrew School Results Day 2024

    27 August 2024

    On Friday 23 August 2024, former Prince Andrew School (PAS) Year 11, 12, and 13 students received their GCSE and A-Level test results. The eagerly awaited results were presented to students during a special ceremony held in the PAS hall. Parents, guardians, teachers, and representatives from the St Helena Government (SHG), Bank of St Helena […]

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  • Tourist Office Closure

    23 August 2024

    The Tourist Office will be closed on Friday 23 August from 15:00 for a presentation ceremony.  Normal opening hours will resume on Saturday 24 August 2024. Any inconvenience is very much regretted.

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  • Weight Restriction – New Bridge, Upper Jamestown

    23 August 2024

    Following a trial pit investigation on the condition of New Bridge Upper Jamestown, it has become necessary to put in place a restriction on traffic loads on the bridge to the weight of seven ton. Signage will be erected in the area and the public are asked to please adhere to this restriction at all […]

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  • General Hospital Expresses Gratitude to Cancer Support Group for Generous Donation

    22 August 2024

    The General Hospital has extended its sincere thanks to the Cancer Support and Awareness Charity for their generous donation of video conferencing equipment for the chemotherapy unit and specialist consulting room. This valuable equipment will transform cancer care on the island by enabling real-time consultations with overseas medical experts. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical […]

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  • Mpox Outbreak Update

    22 August 2024

    There is currently international concern about the spread of the infectious disease mpox (caused by the monkeypox virus). The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a public health emergency, following a significant increase in the number of cases of the disease in Central Africa, particularly in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Cases have also been […]

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  • HM Customs Closure

    22 August 2024

    HM Customs will be closed for Merchant and Consolidator cargo operations on Tuesday 27 August 2024, to allow the issuing of cargo from Ascension Island.  Normal business will resume to all customers on Wednesday 28 August 2024 from 09:00. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in […]

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