St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • Introduction of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership for St Helena’s Company Registry

    21 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) recently published the draft Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024. The Bill, if enacted into law by the Legislative Council, would form the basis for the creation of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership (PARBO) for companies registered on St Helena. A public drop-in session scheduled for tomorrow, 22 November, at the […]

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  • Celebrating Nursing Support Worker’s Day: Recognising the Dedication of HCAs and ECAs

    21 November 2024

    Every year on 23 November, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) celebrates Nursing Support Workers’ Day, a day dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions nursing support workers make to patient care in health and social care settings. This year, the St Helena Government, Health & Social Care Portfolio are taking the opportunity to shine a […]

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  • Field Road to Reopen

    20 November 2024

    SHG is pleased to announce that Field Road is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic and pedestrians from 15:30 on Thursday 28 November 2024. The Rehabilitation of Side Path and Field Road Project is part of the £30m Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), funded by the UK Government. Whilst the road will be open to […]

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  • GIS Day 2024

    20 November 2024

    The St Helena Government (SHG) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Section is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of GIS Day today, 20 November, with the theme “Mapping Minds, Shaping the World”. Over the past year, the GIS Section has actively promoted GIS and its potential within SHG. Through awareness campaigns, they have successfully increased understanding […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure

    20 November 2024

    The public are advised that the Immigration Office will be closed on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 from 13:00 to allow the staff to attend a funeral.    Normal office hours will resume from Thursday, 21 November 2024 from 08:30 The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. SHG 20 November 2024 http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh

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  • St Helena Cricket Team Sets Off for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier in Nigeria

    18 November 2024

    The St Helena cricket team departed the island on Saturday, 16 November to compete in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C in Nigeria. The team is representing St Helena on the international stage, aiming for a strong performance in this important tournament. The 14-player St Helena team is […]

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  • Review of St Helena 2021 Constitutional Reforms and Implementation of Ministerial Government

    18 November 2024

    The Legislative Council have commissioned an independent review of the governance structures of St Helena three years after the implementation of the ministerial form of government. The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of constitutional changes introduced in 2021 in delivering efficient, effective, transparent and accountable governance for St Helena. With the […]

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  • His Excellency the Governor Departs the Island

    18 November 2024

    His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, departed St Helena on Saturday 16 November 2024. The Governor will meet with senior officials and attend this year’s Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) with Chief Minister Julie Thomas. Governor Phillips is due to return to St Helena on 23 November 2024. Tasha Harris, Head of the Governor’s Office, has […]

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  • Introduction of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership for St Helena’s Company Registry

    14 November 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) has today published the draft Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024. The Bill, if enacted into law by the Legislative Council, would form the basis for the creation of a Publically Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership (PARBO) for companies registered on St Helena. A PARBO is a public record that reveals the identities […]

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  • Chief Minister to Depart Island for Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2024

    14 November 2024

    Chief Minister Julie Thomas, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday, 16 November 2024 to travel to the UK to attend the annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The JMC takes place every year in London and is hosted by the UK Government. It brings together elected leaders and representatives from all […]

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