Incident at Horse Point Landfill Site Update
8 November 2024St Helena Government’s Waste Management Services (WMS) has provided an update on the ongoing situation at the Green Waste Cell at Horse Point Landfill Site. A fire broke out in...
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Primary Education Review – Hampshire Local Authority to Visit St Helena
8 November 2024St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the arrival of two experienced education consultants from Hampshire Local Authority. These consultants will be on the island from Saturday 9 November...
Contingency Arrangements in Progress for BIOT Agreement Between UKG and SHG
6 November 2024Further to recent press statements regarding contingency arrangements on St Helena to support the welfare of any migrant who may arrive in the future in the British Indian Overseas Territories...
St Helena: A Unique Environment, A Rich Tapestry
5 November 2024An Online Conference The St Helena Research Institute (SHRI) and the University of Manchester are pleased to announce that a landmark free online conference, “St Helena: A Unique Environment, A...
Marcella Mittens Achieves First-Class Honours in Business Management and Tourism Studies
4 November 2024Marcella Mittens, a recent graduate of Canterbury Christ Church University, has achieved First-Class Honours in her BSc Business Management and Tourism Studies degree. She was also recognised as the student...
Changes to Customs and Immigration Processes at St Helena Airport
1 November 2024The Customs and Immigration Sections have recently undertaken a review of their processes with the initial focus placed on the passenger experience at the airport. As a result of this...
Expansion of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme
1 November 2024By April 2025, anyone wishing to travel to, or transit through, the UK will require permission in advance. Permission can be granted by way of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)...
New Procurement Regulations 2024 Implemented
31 October 2024HE the Governor has recently approved revised Procurement Regulations which replace the 2018 Procurement Regulations. The new Procurement Regulations aim to streamline processes and reduce administrative burdens, while ensuring compliance. The new...
Vehicle Trespassing on Side Path and Field Roads
31 October 2024There is evidence to suggest that over the weekend dated 18 to 20 October 2024, a vehicle had been driven up Side Path Road from the Brow, and driven down...
SHG Public Transport Bus Service
29 October 2024Towards the end of 2023, expressions of interest were invited to operate the SHG subsidised Public Bus Service beyond February 2024. There was no interest from any operators to provide...
SHG Receives Additional Funding from FCDO for Essential Equipment
25 October 2024In November 2022, it was announced that St Helena would receive funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s (FCDO) bespoke 2022/2023 Improving Essential Equipment in Overseas Territories Programme. At...
Foreign Commonwealth Development Team To Visit St Helena To Assess Primary School Education
24 October 2024A team from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will be conducting a visit to St Helena from Saturday 26 October 2024 to Saturday 2 November 2024. The purpose...