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St Helena Government

  • Stamp Duties Order 2025

    14 July 2025

    On 10 June 2025, Executive Council approved the Stamp Duties Order 2025, introducing key amendments to the Schedule of the Stamp Duties Ordinance, 1987. These changes came into effect on 03 July 2025, and form part of the St Helena Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the island’s revenue base while supporting permanent residency and home […]

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  • Executive Council Approves Amendments to Social Security Regulations

    14 July 2025

    On 27 June 2025, Executive Council approved amendments to the Social Security Regulations 2011. These changes aim to clarify and address issues identified with respect to Income Related Benefits (IRB) and the Basic Island Pension (BIP), with the aim of ensuring a fairer and more responsive system for beneficiaries. The agreed amendments cover several crucial […]

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  • SHG Announces Commencement of Criminal Justice (Fixed Penalties) Regulations

    11 July 2025

    SHG has announced that new Regulations under the Criminal Justice (Fixed Penalties) Ordinance 2020, are now ready for adoption and are set to commence on 01 October 2025. This marks a significant step towards the full implementation of the Fixed Penalties system. The Criminal Justice (Fixed Penalties) Ordinance, 2020, was passed by the previous Legislative […]

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  • International Paramedics Day 2025: Unity and Community at the Heart of Care

    9 July 2025

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio is proud to mark International Paramedics Day 2025, celebrating the vital role of paramedics under this year’s global theme: Unity and Community. This theme reflects the reality that no paramedic works in isolation, especially in a small community like St Helena. Observed annually on 8 July, International Paramedics Day […]

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  • Road Closure – Seales Corner to Connect LTD Office

    9 July 2025

    The public are advised that the road from Seales Corner to Connect St Helena Ltd will be temporarily closed on Friday, 11 July 2025 from 09:30 to 11:30. This closure is required to facilitate crane operations for the removal of large UPS systems from Connect, Carnarvon Court.   Appropriate signage will be in place. The […]

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  • Sure Licence Negotiations Update

    4 July 2025

    Negotiations for a new long-term licence with Sure concluded this week without agreement, despite extensive efforts by all parties. The parameters underpinning the negotiations sought to secure a new licence to maximise benefits from the Equiano submarine cable. Sure presented a substantial investment proposal for network infrastructure that would deliver superfast broadband capabilities aligned with […]

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  • Revised Public Transport Timetables Effective 1 July 2025

    3 July 2025

    Following the reopening of Ladder Hill Road on Friday 4 July 2025, further adjustments are being made for the Public Transport Service. These changes will come into effect following the reopening of Ladder Hill Road on Friday afternoon with all scheduled trips leaving Jamestown at 16:10. ROUTE DESTINATION AND TIMES Route 1 (from Bottom Woods): […]

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  • Health and Social Care Portfolio Issues Schedule of Fees 2024/25 for Overseas Visitors

    3 July 2025

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio has adopted the following schedule of fees, effective 28 May 2025, for individuals who visit St Helena and who are subject to a Short Term Entry Permit (STEP/holiday visa). It is a requirement of entry for the purposes of immigration that all Short Term Entry Permit (or holiday visa) […]

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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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  • St Helena Launches Publicly Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership (PARBO)

    1 July 2025

    On 30 June 2025 St Helena Government commenced the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance. As has previously been announced during the consultation on the associated Bill, the Ordinance puts requirements on St Helena companies to declare details of the beneficial owners of those companies to the Registrar, and requires the Registrar to make those details publicly available, […]

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