St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Primary School Reorganisation Decision

    19 March 2025

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) has been working with stakeholders to review our primary school structure. A critical priority is to shape our primary provision to meet the educational needs of our children. Currently, we have a number of challenges in our primary school provision, including a declining number of children living on […]

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  • Day-Old Chicks Imported to Replenish Layers for Egg Production

    18 March 2025

    On 18 February 2025, the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio (ENRP) received a consignment of 1000 Dekalb-Amberlink breed day-old chicks to replenish the island’s layers for egg production. The import was necessary to meet existing orders for chicks that were not fulfilled through the first batch imported in 2023.  In compliance with biosecurity requirements, the […]

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  • Recycling Superhero Competition Winners Announced

    18 March 2025

    Waste Management Services, in partnership with the St Helena National Trust (SHNT) and Zoological Society of London (ZSL), as part of the South Atlantic Plastic’s Project, is pleased to announce the winners of their recent competition to design a recycling superhero for St Helena. The competition, aimed at primary-aged school children on the island, inspired […]

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  • Nathaniel Benjamin Celebrated at Governor’s Office Tea Party for Christmas Card Achievement

    17 March 2025

    Nathaniel Benjamin of Pilling Primary School was honoured at a special tea party held in the Governor’s Office on Thursday 6 March 2025. This celebration recognised Nathaniel’s winning design in the annual Christmas card competition. This marks Nathaniel’s second victory, having previously won the competition in 2022 whilst a student at St Pauls Primary. Nathaniel […]

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  • Minimum Wage to Increase From 01 July 2025

    17 March 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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  • Expression of Interest – Non-Executive Director : Closing Date Extended

    17 March 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested persons to undertake the role of Non-Executive Director (NED) on the boards of State-Owned Entities (SOEs) and entities in which SHG has an equity interest. As an SHG-appointed NED on SOE boards, you will play a crucial role in aligning entity strategy with government […]

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  • St Helena Emergency Services Rolls Out ‘what3words’ Location Technology 

    13 March 2025

    St Helena Emergency Services has announced the rollout of innovative location technology, what3words. Adding what3words to its toolkit will help pinpoint 999 callers’ exact locations, and ensure resources can be dispatched directly to the scene.   When calling the emergency number (999), one of the first questions you’ll be asked is ‘What is the address of […]

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  • Commonwealth Day 2025 Celebrated on St Helena

    11 March 2025

    St Helena celebrated Commonwealth Day 2025 yesterday with assemblies at Prince Andrew School (PAS) and the three island primary schools, as well as a flag raising ceremony held at Plantation House. This year’s theme, ‘Together We Thrive’, highlights the shared values of Commonwealth nations, as articulated in the Commonwealth Charter. Observed annually on the second […]

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  • Local Agencies Enhance Major Incident Response Capabilities Through IPAS-Funded MAGIC Training.

    7 March 2025

    Representatives from key agencies including Fire and Rescue Service, Emergency Planning, Immigration, Communications Hub, Royal St Helena Police, St Helena Airport, Governor’s Office, Health and Social Care, Port Control, Environment, Natural Resources and Planning, Education, and Solomon and Company have recently completed a comprehensive Multi-Agency Gold Incident Command (MAGIC) training programme, designed to enhance their […]

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  • Prince Andrew School Holds Annual Certificate and Awards Ceremony

    6 March 2025

    On Friday, 28 February 2025, students, parents, and distinguished guests gathered in the Prince Andrew School (PAS) Hall for the annual Certificate and Awards Ceremony. This special event honoured the hard work and achievements of students. The ceremony commenced with a warm welcome from His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips, who addressed the audience before presenting […]

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