St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Feral Pigeon and Myna Bird Monitoring and Culling at Horse Point Landfill Site

    3 June 2025

    The public are advised that from Monday 16 June to Friday 20 June 2025, activities to monitor and cull feral pigeons and myna birds will be taking place at the Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS). These operations will occur daily between 06:00 and 09:00. Bi-annually feral pigeon numbers are monitored at HPLS and reported on […]

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  • Controlled Rock Removal – Tuesday 10 June

    3 June 2025

    The Rock Guards will carry out a controlled rock removal on the hillside of Ladder Hill, above the Museum on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00. During this time, the road from the back of the Prison to the entrance of the Grand Parade will be closed to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Vehicular […]

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  • Customs Closure

    2 June 2025

    HM Customs would like to advise the public that their offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, 04 June 2025.  Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 05 June 2025 from 09:00. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. […]

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  • 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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