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Press Releases

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • RSHP Urges Drivers: Do Not Use Mobile Phones While Driving

    14 August 2025

    The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) is issuing a renewed warning to all drivers regarding the dangers of using mobile devices while operating a vehicle. The use of handheld mobile phones while driving is not only a serious road safety concern but is also an offence. This includes texting, taking calls without a hands-free device, […]

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  • Emergency Services Open Day – Friday 22 August 2025

    13 August 2025

    The Emergency Services of St Helena are thrilled to announce a free, family-friendly Emergency Services Open Day, set to take place on Friday, 22 August 2025, from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Sea Rescue Base in Rupert’s. This unique event offers the public an unparalleled opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet the dedicated teams […]

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