St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Primary School Reorganisation Update

    4 September 2025

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) today announced that the reorganisation of the primary school structure, which will create two new schools dedicated to Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2), will begin earlier than planned. The transition will now start in January 2026 instead of the original date of September 2026. […]

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  • General Election 2025 – The Results

    4 September 2025

    Returning Officer, Carol Henry, this morning, Thursday 4 September 2025, announced the results of Polling Day for the General Election 2025 and has accordingly declared that the following candidates have been duly elected to serve as Members of the St Helena Legislative Council: List in alphabetical order of surname Clint Richard Beard: of Market Street, Jamestown Gillian […]

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  • Emergency Services Open Day

    3 September 2025

    St Helena’s Emergency Services hosted a successful Open Day on Friday, 22 August 2025, at the Sea Rescue Base in Rupert’s. The free, family-friendly event drew a large crowd, providing the community with a unique look at the island’s dedicated emergency responders and the vital work they do. The event brought together the Ambulance Service, […]

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  • Invitation for Nominations – Commonwealth Scholarships 2026

    27 August 2025

    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 […]

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

    22 August 2025

    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 […]

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  • St Helena Secondary School – Public Examination Results

    22 August 2025

    St Helena Secondary School is delighted to announce an outstanding set of results in this year’s public examinations, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to high expectations, inclusive education, and supporting every learner to achieve their potential. This year’s results reflect student successes across 32 distinct qualifications, including Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2 (GCSE), and Level […]

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  • Polling Day – General Election 2025

    21 August 2025

    Polling Day in the 2025 General Election will be Wednesday, 3 September 2025, with Polling Stations open from 10:00 to 19:00. Employers are reminded that the Elections Ordinance, 2009, requires employers to allow employees a reasonable period of time for voting and that no deduction must be made from an employee’s pay or other remuneration […]

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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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