St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Governor Issues Writ of Election for 2025 General Election

    1 July 2025

    Governor Nigel James Phillips CBE has today issued the Writ of Election for the 2025 General Election. The Writ confirms the last day and time for receiving nominations to elect 12 new members to fill the vacant seats on Legislative Council. The last day and time for receiving nominations is no later than 12 noon on […]

    Read more

  • Governor Dissolves Legislative Council

    1 July 2025

    On Monday, 30June 2025 at 23:59, acting in accordance with section 76(b) of the Constitution, HE Governor Nigel Phillips formally dissolved the Legislative Council.  Preparations are now underway for a General Election to take place, with a poll, if needed, on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. This will be the second election under a ministerial system […]

    Read more

  • Prevention of Abusive Business Practices

    30 June 2025

    On 26 June 2025 Legislative Council enacted the Prevention of Abusive Business Practices Ordinance 2025. The purpose of the Ordinance is to seek to prevent: It is designed to protect the reputation of the jurisdiction of St Helena. The Ordinance establishes a number of key definitions including: The definition of business entity and business entities […]

    Read more

  • Amended – Roads Rehabilitation Programme

    30 June 2025

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road and Shy Road to be closed from 09:00 on Tuesday 01 July 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025 to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to carry out full-width surface works with the micro-paver for the rehabilitation of […]

    Read more

  • Proposed Changes To Public Transport Service Timetables

    27 June 2025

    Following a review of the Public Transport Service, it is evident that the running costs of our public transport service has been significantly impacted due to increased operating costs,  the approved subsidy of £87k being exceeded, and consistently low ridership on various routes. To address these challenges and ensure the sustainability of the service, we […]

    Read more

  • Day of the Seafarer – 25 June

    25 June 2025

    The International Day of the Seafarer, celebrated annually on 25 June, recognises the vital contributions of seafarers to the global economy and maritime sector. This is an opportune time to share the stories of two St Helenians who have made a career as a seafarer and work in the maritime industry. Kevin Williams Kevin Williams […]

    Read more

  • Ambulance Operations During Ladder Hill Road Closure – July 2025

    25 June 2025

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) advises the public of temporary changes to ambulance operations during the closure of Ladder Hill and Shy Road from 1 to 31 July 2025. To maintain emergency cover, ambulance vehicles will be based at the Community Care Complex (CCC) in Half Tree Hollow outside of normal working hours. […]

    Read more

  • Reminder: Minimum Wage to Increase From 01 July 2025

    24 June 2025

    At a meeting of the Executive Council held on 11 March 2025, an increase to the minimum wage of 50p per hour was approved. This change will take effect from 01 July 2025 and will increase from £4.00 to £4.50 for persons over 18 years, and £3.05 to £3.55 for persons aged 16 or 17 years. This […]

    Read more

  • British Passport Applications

    24 June 2025

    His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) has advised of the following changes to British passport application processing. HMPO will now directly contact applicants if additional information or documents are required to support an application. If original documents are requested by HMPO, applicants must post them directly to the address provided in the HMPO correspondence. It is […]

    Read more

  • Clarification on Points of Contact for Minister’s Ellick and Henry

    23 June 2025

    Further to the press releases issued on Friday, 20 June, announcing that Ministers Jeffrey Ellick and Martin Henry will be off-island, Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, wishes to clarify the ministerial arrangement in place during their absence, especially since the current Council will enter Purdah on 30 June 2025. Please note that Ministers’ Mark Brooks and […]

    Read more