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  • St Helena Government Recognises World Maritime Day with a Historic Milestone

    25 September 2025

    In recognition of World Maritime Day, marked on 25 September this year, the St Helena Government (SHG) is highlighting the island’s long and vital connection to the sea. The 2025 theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity”, is particularly relevant to St Helena as it embraces a new chapter in its maritime history. This month […]

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  • St Helena Government Revokes Immigration Ordinance Commencement Date

    24 September 2025

    In the lead up to the implementation of the Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, the St Helena Government (SHG) has identified that the Ordinance creates an unacceptable level of uncertainty. For example, a lack of clarity relating to Permission to Stay and Work Permits has caused concern that essential medical personnel entering for a short period […]

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  • Call for Nominations for UK State (2026 Birthday Honours) and St Helena National Awards

    24 September 2025

    Nominations are now being invited for the following awards. UK STATE AWARDS – 2026 BIRTHDAY HONOURS  Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over and above what normally is expected. This can include making a difference to the community or in a specific field of work, innovation and […]

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  • District Representation Announced by Elected Members

    24 September 2025

    Following the recent announcement of the Ministerial Team, the remaining seven Councillors have now confirmed district representation across the Island.  This important step will help strengthen engagement between Councillors and the communities we serve. We are pleased to announce the following district representatives:      Councillor District Represented Contact Details Cllr. Ronald Coleman Levelwood ronald.coleman@parliament.sh Tel No: […]

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  • Public Traffic Advisory: Napoleon Street

    24 September 2025

    Following the recent announcement regarding the opening of the new cargo facility at Rupert’s, we wish to remind the public that commercial vehicles from the facility will now be using Napoleon Street as a primary route into town. This new traffic flow may lead to periods of congestion. We kindly request that all motorists exercise […]

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  • New Attorney General Appointed

    23 September 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew Duncan as the new Attorney General (AG). Mr Duncan will arrive on the island this weekend and will be officially sworn into office on Thursday 2 October 2025. SHG wishes to express its thanks to Mr Andrew Dawson for his services as […]

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  • Relocation of Port Control, Customs and Immigration Services to Rupert’s

    17 September 2025

    Effective Thursday, 18 September 2025, all Port Control, Customs and Immigration services will operate from the new cargo management facility at Rupert’s and will no longer be available from the Customs House in Jamestown.The Customs and Immigration sections will merge into one department and will be contactable by telephone on (+290) 22287 or by email […]

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  • Chief Minister Announces Selection of Ministers

    17 September 2025

    Chief Minister Rebecca Cairns-Wicks today announced the Ministers she has selected and the Public Service Portfolios allocated to them. They are: The Chief Minister will have responsibility for the Treasury and for Central Support Services. The Chief Minister has recommended to the Governor that he makes these appointments. Pursuant to the Constitution the Governor will now […]

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  • Marine Section Closure

    17 September 2025

    The Marine Section will be closed to the public from 08:30 to 16:00 on Thursday, 18 September 2025. This is due to staff conducting essential field work. We will resume normal business hours at 08:30 on Friday, 19 September 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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  • Election of New Speaker and Deputy Speaker Announced

    15 September 2025

    Honourable Maureen Thompson and Honourable Connie Johnson have been elected as the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively. To be elected as Speaker a candidate is required to secure a total of seven votes. On the first day of voting, none of the candidates met this threshold and after five rounds of voting, there was […]

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