St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • General Election 2025

    10 February 2025

    Following discussions with Chief Minister Julie Thomas, HE Governor Nigel Phillips CBE has agreed, at the Chief Minister’s request, that the St Helena Legislative Council be dissolved on Monday 30 June, with a General Election scheduled to take place on Wednesday 03 September 2025. Section 76 (b) of The St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da […]

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  • St Helena Government and Bank of Saint Helena Seeking Feedback on Banking Services on St Helena

    6 February 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) and the Bank of Saint Helena (BOSH) would like to remind residents, businesses, and other users of banking services that they are still seeking feedback on the use of banking services on St Helena. This is part of an important initiative to modernise the island’s financial services, as outlined in […]

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  • Prince Andrew School to be Renamed

    6 February 2025

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) today announced it will be changing the name of the island’s only secondary school. This decision follows approval from the Portfolio Advisory Board, the Chief Minister, and Buckingham Palace. The school, currently named Prince Andrew School (PAS), believes this change is a crucial step in ensuring its name […]

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  • Executive Council Approves Property Purchase and Disposal Policy 2024

    4 February 2025

    Following an extensive period of public consultation, on Tuesday 21 January 2025, Executive Council approved the Property Purchase and Disposal Policy 2024 (PDPP). The Property Service, part of St Helena Government’s (SHG) Economic Development Portfolio, is now using the policy to govern all property sales, lettings, and acquisitions.  This policy replaces the Land and Buildings […]

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  • Executive Council Sitting as Planning Authority

    31 January 2025

    Thursday, 06 February 2025 Two development applications have been referred to Executive Council sitting as the Planning Authority. The Development Application is being referred to Governor-in-Council in accordance with Section 23(2)(b) of the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance 2013. An open session meeting will take place on Thursday 06 February 2025 commencing at 11:00 […]

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  • St Helena Government Signs Contract for Development of a Long-Term Water Resource Management Plan for St Helena

    28 January 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) has entered into a contract with Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd (JBA) to develop a Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP) for St Helena. This plan is essential for managing the island’s water resources for the future and improving St Helena’s resilience against climate change. The project is part of the £30m […]

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  • St Helena Government Apologises to Event Organisers

    24 January 2025

    With reference to the TC Job Vacancy advert, for the Head of Tourism, St Helena Government (SHG) wishes to issue an apology to the organisers of the Cape to St Helena Yacht Race, St Helena’s Day Celebrations, Festival of Lights and Carnival for the incorrect wording used within this advert.  As can be seen from […]

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  • St Helena Government and Bank Of Saint Helena Seeking Feedback on Banking Services on St Helena

    23 January 2025

    St Helena’s Sustainable Economic Development Strategy 2023-33 outlines the modernisation of the Bank of St Helena (BOSH) as a key work stream required to enable the modernisation of St Helena’s financial services and company law – a sector identified by the government as one that can enable future transformation of the economy. As part of […]

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  • Minimum Wage Consultation: What It Means For You

    22 January 2025

    The St Helena Government is currently consulting on a new minimum wage trajectory for the next three year period. This started in December with employers and continues into January 2025 with sessions planned for employees and the general public.  Your Role in the Consultation This consultation is an opportunity for your voice to be heard.  […]

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  • Police and Crime Panel Meeting Scheduled for January 2025

    13 January 2025

    The third meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Wednesday 22 January 2025 from 14:30 to 16:00. This meeting will be held at the Education Learning Centre, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Chief of Police and a question and answer (QA) section. A […]

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