St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • EDIP Playgrounds Project – Public Update

    23 October 2025

    On 19 August 2025 the Property Service announced 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 […]

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  • Restart A Heart Day 2025: Teaching the Next Generation How to Restart a Heart

    23 October 2025

    On 16 October 2025, the ambulance team from the Health and Social Care Portfolio returned to St Helena Secondary School to train Year 9 students in CPR and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). This event marks our continued commitment to ‘Restart a Heart Day’, a global initiative promoting early intervention in cardiac emergencies. During […]

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  • Councillor Champions Announced

    22 October 2025

    The Legislative Council is pleased to announce the appointment of a new group of Councillor Champions, each dedicated to advancing key areas of community life and public interest on St Helena.    New Areas of Focus:  This year’s appointments introduce five new Champion roles: Each champion will work with stakeholders, organisations, and the wider community […]

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  • Minister Thrower Departs for Overseas Visit

    21 October 2025

    Minister Karl Thrower departed the island on Saturday, 18 October 2025, to represent St Helena at the Green Overseas Workshop on Utility-Scale Renewable Energy for Island Grids in Saint Eustatius. Minister Thrower will be attending alongside Geoffrey Augustus, Technical Manager, Electricity, Connect St Helena Ltd., and Paul Cherrett, Head of the Programme Management Office. The […]

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  • Chief Secretary, Susan O’Bey Retires

    21 October 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) announced today that Chief Secretary, Mrs Susan O’Bey, has retired from her position as Head of the Public Service with effect from Friday, 17 October 2025. Mrs O’Bey served over 45 years with the SHG and as Head of the Public Service since April 2018, and the Government extends its […]

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  • Executive Council Top Lines: Tuesday 14 October 2025

    16 October 2025

    A meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held on 14 October 2025. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: CLOSED AGENDA1. Declaration of Interest2. *Bank of St Helena (BOSH) Dividend (ExCo Memo 61/2025)3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting held on 17 June 20254. Matters Arising from Minutes of 17 June 20255. Confirmation […]

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  • Executive Council in Planning Top Lines: Tuesday 14 October 2025

    16 October 2025

    An open session of Executive Council in Planning (ECiP) was held on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 in the Council Chamber. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: OPEN AGENDA1. Declarations of Conflict of Interest2. Development Application – Proposed Construction of a New Prison with AncillaryDojo, Service Buildings, access road, parking area and sewerage treatment […]

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  • Council Announces First Round of Constituency Meetings

    15 October 2025

    Join Your Elected Members for Upcoming District Meeting Elected Members invite all residents to a series of District Meetings aimed at strengthening communication and collaboration between the Council and the Community. These meetings are your opportunity to: This is a key step toward open, two-way dialogue – ensuring that every voice is heard and community […]

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  • Public Consultation Opens For Jamestown Seafront Redevelopment Options

    15 October 2025

    The public are invited to review and provide comment on the options paper for the proposed Jamestown seafront redevelopment. This is available on the St Helena Government (SHG) website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/JT-redevelopment-Report-with-appendix-2025.pdf. This important document outlines various strategies for the future development and revitalisation of the seafront area, marking a significant step in the project’s progression. […]

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  • First Aid Training Courses Now Open for Registration

    9 October 2025

    The Ambulance Service is offering an accredited Qualsafe ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ training course, open to all St Helena Government (SHG) staff and members of the public. The one-day course will be held at the St Helena Community College from 09:00 to 16:00 on the scheduled dates. This course provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills […]

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