St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Joint Statement by FCDO and SHG

    16 April 2025

    The FCDO have confirmed that, following discussions during the Financial Aid Mission held in January 2025, the UK Government has allocated £35.79m of recurrent funding to the St Helena Government as a contribution to their annual budget for the 25/26 financial year. This represents an increase of just over 5% (see Table 1) from the last […]

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  • Jordana Peters Receives International ‘Women in Policing Network’ Leader of the Future Award

    14 April 2025

    Police Constable Jordana Peters of the Royal St Helena Police Service has been awarded the prestigious International ‘Women in Policing Network’ Leader of the Future award, recognising her notable dedication, community involvement, and promising leadership potential. The award was presented to Constable Peters by Acting Chief of Police, Peter Lansdown, at a ceremony held in […]

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  • Border Force UK to Deliver Customs and Immigration Training Following BIOT Migrant Agreement

    10 April 2025

    In accordance with the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Migrant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, HM Customs and Immigration will be undertaking specialised training. A comprehensive six-week training programme, commencing on Monday 28 April 2025, will take place on island and aims to strengthen the capabilities of St Helena’s Customs and Immigration Section. A team of […]

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  • Reception Held in Palace of Westminster to Celebrate St Helena’s Cloud Forest Restoration Project

    8 April 2025

    A reception celebrating St Helena’s Cloud Forest Project (SHCFP) was held at the Speaker’s House State Rooms in the Palace of Westminster, London, on Monday, 07 April 2025. The SHCFP, previously funded by the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF)/Integrated Security Fund (ISF) through the CSSF Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, and ISF Climate Security […]

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  • Smokefree St Helena Launches New Online Referral System

    3 April 2025

    Smokefree St Helena, today announced the launch of it’s new, user-friendly online referral system, designed to streamline access to vital smoking cessation support. The new online form simplifies the process for individuals seeking to quit smoking. Smokefree St Helena provides stop-smoking services, including behavioural support and a recently expanded range of Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT). […]

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  • EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

    1 April 2025

    CHARITY COMMISSIONER St Helena Government (SHG) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the role of Commissioner of the Charity Commission of St Helena. The Charity Commission operates under the Charities Ordinance 2005, which outlines its key responsibilities. Full details of the legislation can be found here: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/legislation/laws-of-st-helena/alphabetical-list-st-helena/. As a Commissioner, you will play a […]

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  • St Helena Showcases Climate Change Impacts On Marine Life During Marine Awareness Week

    31 March 2025

    During Marine Awareness Week, from the 17th to 21st March 2025, St Helena showcased the critical impacts of climate change on its marine life. As part of this local initiative, which has been running for over 20 years since its inception in 2003, the Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section hosted a talk at the Museum […]

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  • Reminder of Automated External Defibrillators Locations

    28 March 2025

    The Emergency Planning Department would like to remind the public and visitors about the Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) located around the island. What is an AED and when and how are they used? Defibrillators are devices that send a safe electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat when someone is unconscious and […]

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  • Minister Ellick’s UK Visit Delayed

    26 March 2025

    Please be advised that the previously announced visit of Minister Jeffrey Ellick to the UK has been delayed. This delay is due to a processing issue in South Africa, which is currently being addressed. #StHelena #ElectedMembers #Overseasvisit www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ www.twitter.com/StHelenaGovt

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  • Careers Fair 2025

    26 March 2025

    On Thursday 20 March 2025, the Education Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) presented a successful Careers Fair 2025. The fair provided a valuable platform for members of the public, students, and job seekers to explore career opportunities on St Helena. Held at New Horizons Leisure Park and the Mule Yard, the fair provided all attendees […]

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