St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Post and Customer Services Centre: Trial Change to Saturday Opening Hours

    9 September 2025

    The Post and Customer Services Centre (PCSC) would like to inform customers that, due to the low customer numbers the PCSC will close on alternate Saturdays on a trial basis. This will take effect from Saturday, 13 September 2025 to Saturday, 22 November 2025. An opening hours schedule will be posted on the notice board […]

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  • Thank You For Participating In The General Election 2025

    9 September 2025

    His Excellency the Governor extends sincere thanks to everyone who took part in the General Election held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. A total of 1,147 valid votes were cast, representing 56% of those eligible to vote. This reflects the continuing commitment of the community to St Helena’s democratic process. The Governor extends congratulations to the 12 […]

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  • Customs, Immigration and Port Control to Ruperts

    5 September 2025

    The public are advised that Customs, Immigration, and Port Control will begin relocating from Customs House at the Wharf to the new Rupert’s Cargo Facility starting Monday, 08 September 2025. Services in Jamestown will continue as normal until the move is complete; however, please note there may be some disruptions during the transition. Staff will […]

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  • Expressions of Interest

    27 August 2025

    Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Council Expressions of Interest are invited from members of the public to fill the vacant office of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Council. Interested persons must be registered as an Elector on the Register of Electors which came into effect from 1 July 2025. The Speaker presides over […]

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  • Invitation for Nominations – Commonwealth Scholarships 2026

    27 August 2025

    The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK is inviting nominations from St Helena for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships tenable from September to October 2026.  St Helena is invited to nominate one (1) candidate for consideration by the CSC for Master’s study. Please note, a nomination does not in any way guarantee selection or placement. Funded […]

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  • Safety Notice: Exercise Caution in St Helena Waters

    26 August 2025

    Over the past weekend, a large shark was reportedly sighted inshore, specifically along the leeward/northern side of the island. Marine Enforcement is investigating these reports though no further sightings have been reported since Friday, 22 August 2025. As a precautionary measure, we ask everyone to be extra careful and vigilant when in or near the […]

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  • International Election Observers to Arrive in St Helena Ahead of General Election

    22 August 2025

    A team of independent and impartial international election observers will arrive in St Helena ahead of the General Election to be held on Wednesday 3 September 2025.  The Election Observation Mission is made up of seven observers and is organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands and Mediterranean Region (CPA BIMR).   Three parliamentarians from Isle of […]

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  • St Helena Secondary School – Public Examination Results

    22 August 2025

    St Helena Secondary School is delighted to announce an outstanding set of results in this year’s public examinations, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to high expectations, inclusive education, and supporting every learner to achieve their potential. This year’s results reflect student successes across 32 distinct qualifications, including Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 (GCSE), and Level […]

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  • Weather Warning

    22 August 2025

    Strong winds are forecast across the island from Monday 25 August 2025 with a risk of these bringing some disruption. The forecasted south easterly winds bring occasional gusts reaching 25-30 KT, with an additional risk of isolated gusts peaking 35-40 KT in exposed areas such as Levelwood, Sandy Bay, Blue Hill and potentially Longwood. Care should […]

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  • Polling Day – General Election 2025

    21 August 2025

    Polling Day in the 2025 General Election will be Wednesday, 3 September 2025, with Polling Stations open from 10:00 to 19:00. Employers are reminded that the Elections Ordinance, 2009, requires employers to allow employees a reasonable period of time for voting and that no deduction must be made from an employee’s pay or other remuneration […]

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