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  • Official List of Candidates for the 2025 General Election

    20 August 2025

    Returning Officer, Carol Henry, this afternoon announced the names of 23 Candidates who will be standing in this year’s General Election.  The electorate now has the opportunity to vote for up to 12 candidates to represent the Island on the Legislative Council. The Candidates (listed in alphabetical order of last name, first name) are as follows: Colin […]

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  • St Helena Set to Host South African Cricket Giants, The Momentum Multiply Titans

    20 August 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce that the island will host the Momentum Multiply Titans, a South African professional cricket team. This marks the first time that a professional cricket team of this calibre has held a training camp on the island. The full squad and coaching staff are scheduled to arrive […]

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  • St Helena Government Announces Ongoing Support for the Open Oceans Fund

    20 August 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce its continued support for the St Helena Open Oceans Fund, a unique partnership with ocean adventure company Wavysail. This initiative offers life-changing offshore sailing opportunities to Saints and individuals with strong personal ties to the island. Following the success of previous grant recipients Josh Herne and Louis Youde, […]

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  • A Call for Community Feedback: The Playgrounds Project

    19 August 2025

    The Property Division is pleased to announce the Playgrounds Project, a new initiative to create modern, safe, and inclusive recreation areas for families at the existing playground in Half Tree Hollow (Lower Graveyard) and at Longwood Green. This project is part of the £30 million Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), funded by the UK Government. […]

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  • Kerry Sim and Nicholas Yon Awarded Certificate and Badge of Honour Awards

    19 August 2025

    At a reception held at Plantation House on Thursday evening, HE The Governor, Nigel Phillips, presented  the Certificate and Badge of Honour Awards to Kerry Sim and Nicholas Yon. The Certificate and Badge of Honour Award was endorsed by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in 1957 and is awarded for valuable service or meritorious conduct […]

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  • 80th Anniversary of VJ Day: Marking Japan’s Surrender, The End of World War II, and St Helena’s Wartime Contribution

    15 August 2025

    As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August, the St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA) and Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) will hold commemorative events, with the support of various island agencies and partners, to remember the significant contribution of the island to this crucial Allied effort. […]

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  • Ladder Hill Road Reopening – 18 August 2025

    14 August 2025

    Following the successful completion of resurfacing work, the Roads Section is pleased to announce that Ladder Hill Road will reopen on Monday, 18 August 2025, at 07:00. This project, which has significantly improved the road’s condition, was made possible with funding from the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). We thank the public for their patience […]

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  • General Election 2025 – Voting By Proxy

    14 August 2025

    A General Election will be held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, if more than 12 valid nominations are received on Nomination Day, which is 20 August. Those on the Register of Electors effective from 1 July 2025 should know that if they are ill, physically incapacitated, or off-Island and cannot make it to the Polling […]

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  • Ladder Hill Road Reopening

    14 August 2025

    With the reopening of Ladder Hill Road, the Public Transport Service (PTS) will return to its original timetable. Please note, however, that a few minor amendments have been made to improve efficiency. The following changes will take effect immediately: All changes can be viewed in the revised timetables on the SHG website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/publictransportservice/. The […]

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  • Tree Topping At Duke Of Edinburgh Playground Commencing 17 August 2025

    14 August 2025

    The public are advised that tree topping work at the Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Playground will commence on Sunday, 17 August 2025 and is expected to finish on Friday, 29 August 2025. This work, is a collaboration between the Properties Division and the Forestry Section and is a continuation of the project approved by the […]

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