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St Helena Participates in Annual Red Ensign Group Conference in Guernsey
1 July 2025
Last week, the annual Red Ensign Group (REG) Conference was held in Guernsey, bringing together the UK, Crown Dependencies, and Overseas Territories to discuss maritime governance and shared international responsibilities. St Helena, a Category 2 member of the REG, operates its own ship registry under the St Helena Merchant Shipping Ordinance 2021, whilst aligning with […]
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Ladder Hill Road Closure – Change of Dates
1 July 2025
Following from the previous public announcements, the public are advised that Ladder Hill Road will now only be closed from Tuesday, 01 July until 15:30 on Friday, 04 July 2025. During this time, the Roads Section will conduct preparation work to the road surface. This includes replacing a section of slipper drain, repair any road […]
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2025 Register of Electors Published
1 July 2025
The Register of Electors effective from 30 June 2025 was published yesterday in an Extraordinary Gazette. This register will be used for the forthcoming General Election. Only those named on this register will be able to vote, stand, sponsor or support a candidate to stand in the election. The 2025 Register of Electors is available […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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New Communications Bill 2025 Approved by Legislative Council
20 June 2025
St Helena is set to take a significant step forward in its efforts towards digital modernisation with the approval of a new Communications Bill by Legislative Council on 18 June 2025. The Bill will become an Ordinance when HE Governor signifies his assent. This crucial legislation replaces the outdated Telecommunications Ordinance 1989. When brought into […]
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