Dr Rebecca Cairns-Wicks Elected as Chief Minister

The inaugural meeting of the newly elected Legislative Council took place in the Council Chamber today. Local media, members of the public and Public Service officials attended to witness the first formal meeting under the new elected government. The proceedings were opened with the entry of the President, His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, followed by […]

Election of Chief Minister

10 September 2025

Legislative Council have today voted in a new Chief Minister for St Helena. Initially there were several expressions of interest for this role, however after considerable discussion among all Elected Members, only one expression of interest remained. Today the Honourable Dr Rebecca Cairns-Wicks received the unanimous support of all Elected Members to be the island’s […]

Legislative Council Meeting – Wednesday 10 September 2025

The inaugural meeting of St Helena Legislative Council will take place at 10am on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, in the Council Chambers. The meeting will be broadcast live via South Atlantic Media Services (SAMS) Radio 1. The Order Paper, can be viewed on the SHG website at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/legislative-council/order-papers/.

Post and Customer Services Centre: Trial Change to Saturday Opening Hours

The Post and Customer Services Centre (PCSC) would like to inform customers that, due to the low customer numbers the PCSC will close on alternate Saturdays on a trial basis. This will take effect from Saturday, 13 September 2025 to Saturday, 22 November 2025. An opening hours schedule will be posted on the notice board […]

Thank You For Participating In The General Election 2025

His Excellency the Governor extends sincere thanks to everyone who took part in the General Election held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. A total of 1,147 valid votes were cast, representing 56% of those eligible to vote. This reflects the continuing commitment of the community to St Helena’s democratic process. The Governor extends congratulations to the 12 […]

Customs, Immigration and Port Control to Ruperts

The public are advised that Customs, Immigration, and Port Control will begin relocating from Customs House at the Wharf to the new Rupert’s Cargo Facility starting Monday, 08 September 2025. Services in Jamestown will continue as normal until the move is complete; however, please note there may be some disruptions during the transition. Staff will […]

Expressions of Interest

Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Council Expressions of Interest are invited from members of the public to fill the vacant office of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Council. Interested persons must be registered as an Elector on the Register of Electors which came into effect from 1 July 2025. The Speaker presides over […]

Invitation for Nominations – Commonwealth Scholarships 2026

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK is inviting nominations from St Helena for Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships tenable from September to October 2026.  St Helena is invited to nominate one (1) candidate for consideration by the CSC for Master’s study. Please note, a nomination does not in any way guarantee selection or placement. Funded […]

Safety Notice: Exercise Caution in St Helena Waters

Over the past weekend, a large shark was reportedly sighted inshore, specifically along the leeward/northern side of the island. Marine Enforcement is investigating these reports though no further sightings have been reported since Friday, 22 August 2025. As a precautionary measure, we ask everyone to be extra careful and vigilant when in or near the […]

International Election Observers to Arrive in St Helena Ahead of General Election

A team of independent and impartial international election observers will arrive in St Helena ahead of the General Election to be held on Wednesday 3 September 2025.  The Election Observation Mission is made up of seven observers and is organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands and Mediterranean Region (CPA BIMR).   Three parliamentarians from Isle of […]