St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Governor Dissolves Legislative Council

    1 July 2025

    On Monday, 30June 2025 at 23:59, acting in accordance with section 76(b) of the Constitution, HE Governor Nigel Phillips formally dissolved the Legislative Council.  Preparations are now underway for a General Election to take place, with a poll, if needed, on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. This will be the second election under a ministerial system […]

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  • Prevention of Abusive Business Practices

    30 June 2025

    On 26 June 2025 Legislative Council enacted the Prevention of Abusive Business Practices Ordinance 2025. The purpose of the Ordinance is to seek to prevent: It is designed to protect the reputation of the jurisdiction of St Helena. The Ordinance establishes a number of key definitions including: The definition of business entity and business entities […]

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  • Amended – Roads Rehabilitation Programme

    30 June 2025

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road and Shy Road to be closed from 09:00 on Tuesday 01 July 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025 to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to carry out full-width surface works with the micro-paver for the rehabilitation of […]

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  • Reminder: Minimum Wage to Increase From 01 July 2025

    24 June 2025

    At a meeting of the Executive Council held on 11 March 2025, an increase to the minimum wage of 50p per hour was approved. This change will take effect from 01 July 2025 and will increase from £4.00 to £4.50 for persons over 18 years, and £3.05 to £3.55 for persons aged 16 or 17 years. This […]

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  • British Passport Applications

    24 June 2025

    His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) has advised of the following changes to British passport application processing. HMPO will now directly contact applicants if additional information or documents are required to support an application. If original documents are requested by HMPO, applicants must post them directly to the address provided in the HMPO correspondence. It is […]

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  • New Communications Bill 2025 Approved by Legislative Council

    20 June 2025

    St Helena is set to take a significant step forward in its efforts towards digital modernisation with the approval of a new Communications Bill by Legislative Council on 18 June 2025.  The Bill will become an Ordinance when HE Governor signifies his assent. This crucial legislation replaces the outdated Telecommunications Ordinance 1989.  When brought into […]

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  • Minister Martin Henry to Attend UKHSA Conference in London

    17 June 2025

    In his final week in office, the Hon. Martin Henry, St Helena’s Minister for Health and Social Care, has been invited to attend and participate in the UK Health Security Agency’s (UKHSA) UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Conference in London. The conference, funded by the FCDO (Overseas Territories Civil Resilience Programme), via […]

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  • Budget Book 2025/26 Published

    16 June 2025

    Following the presentation of the Appropriation Bill 2025 on Thursday 29 May 2025 in Legislative Council, and the budget speech by Minister for the Treasury and Economic Development Portfolios, Mark Brooks, the Budget Book 2025/26 – 2027/28 is now available on the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-26-to-2027-28-Budget-Book.pdf. The Budget Book, formally titled Estimates of Recurrent and […]

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  • St Helena Nominated For ‘Most Desirable Island – Worldwide’ In Wanderlust Travel Awards 2025

    13 June 2025

    St Helena has been nominated for the ‘Most Desirable Island – Worldwide’ category in the prestigious Wanderlust Travel Awards 2025. This significant recognition follows Wanderlust’s shortlisting of destinations that resonated with their readership of over 140,000 and broader audience, with consumers now voting on these shortlisted nominations to determine the ultimate winner. This highlights St […]

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  • SHG Enhances Public Transportation Safety With New Regulations and Lower Drink-Driving Limit

    13 June 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is implementing significant reforms to enhance public safety and improve the island’s transportation system, focusing on taxis, buses, and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs). These reforms, approved by the Executive Council in October 2023, include a comprehensive licensing policy for drivers and vehicles and a reduced drink-driving limit, aligning with international […]

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