St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Legislative Council General Election 2025

    2 June 2025

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES As advised in an SHG Press Release issued on 10 February 2025, it is the intention for Legislative Council to be dissolved on Monday, 30 June 2025, with a General Election taking place on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.  Following the dissolution of Council on 30 June, all seats on Council […]

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  • Reminder: Minimum Wage To Increase From 01 July 2025

    2 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 […]

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  • Terrace Walkway Closure – Arch To Museum

    30 May 2025

    The Building Maintenance department of the SHG Works Section, will be carrying out essential renovation work on the wall extending from the Arch to the back of the Museum in Jamestown. Commencing from Monday 2 June, the Terrace walkway from the Arch to the Museum will be closed to all pedestrians for approximately four weeks. […]

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  • St Helena Signs Landmark Maritime Security MOU with UK Department for Transport

    30 May 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UK Department for Transport (DfT). This significant agreement marks the first of its kind within the UK Overseas Territories, specifically designed to enhance and support the implementation of internationally recognised maritime security standards across St Helena. […]

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  • Road Closure – Napoleon Street

    28 May 2025

    The Highways Authority has granted approval for the closure of Napoleon Street from the Brow to Nosegay Lane from 09:00 to 15:00 on the following days: This closure is essential to facilitate slurry works, which will improve the surface quality of the road. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the duration of the closure. Roadside […]

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  • Minister Brooks Delivers Budget Speech 2025/26 to Legislative Council

    27 May 2025

    The Minister for Treasury and Economic Development, Mark Brooks, delivered the 2025/26 budget speech today, 27 May 2025, for St Helena to the Legislative Council. A copy of the budget speech is available online at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Budget-Speech-2025.pdf. In his opening remarks, Minister Brooks said: “It is both an honour and a moment of reflection as I […]

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  • HM Customs and Immigration Services – Revised Opening Hours

    27 May 2025

    The public are advised of the following revised opening times for HM Customs and Immigration which will be effective from Monday, 2 June 2025: Customs Monday to Friday 09:00 – 15:00 Immigration In order to provide a more streamlined service to customers in advance, Immigration is trialling the following opening times: Mondays and Fridays – […]

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  • St Helena’s Marine Protected Area Safeguarding During Fishing Vessel Port Call

    27 May 2025

    On Saturday, 26 April 2025 at approximately 07:30, the Spanish-flagged fishing vessel, Madre Josefa Uno arrived in St Helena port with a crew member requiring medical attention. In line with their responsibility to protect St Helena’s Marine Protected Area (MPA), the Marine Compliance and Enforcement Section (MC&ES) used this visit as an opportunity to test […]

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  • Transfer of St Helena Prisoner on Health Grounds

    26 May 2025

    The St Helena Prison Service wishes to inform the public that, following medical advice and a report in accordance with the Prisons Rules, the Governor, having consulted the Prison Visiting Committee, approved the transfer of a seriously ill, increasingly immobile prisoner currently serving a sentence of imprisonment in HMP Jamestown from that prison to continue his […]

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  • Temporary Medication Supply Challenges Addressed

    23 May 2025

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) is actively monitoring and facilitating a resolution to an ongoing situation regarding the supply of essential medications to the island. Authorities are working diligently with partner agencies to ensure the timely arrival of vital medical supplies for the community. The recent challenge stems from an unforeseen delay with […]

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