St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • St Helena Government Launches Public Consultation on New Communications Bill 2025

    25 March 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the launch of a public consultation on the proposed Communications Bill 2025, which aims to modernise the island’s telecommunications regulatory framework to support digital transformation and economic growth. Modernising St Helena’s Digital Infrastructure The Communications Bill 2025 will replace the outdated Telecommunications Ordinance 1989 and establish […]

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  • Updates to St Helena’s Financial Services Regulatory Environment

    21 March 2025

    On 21 January 2025, Executive Council approved the Financial Services Regulation Policy 2025. The Financial Services Regulation Policy aims to modernise selected parts of our financial services regulatory framework. It is driven by the Sustainable Economic Development Strategy (SEDS) 2023-2033, as well as SHG’s Vision and Strategy. The SEDS states that “SHG has identified that […]

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  • Minister Ellick To Depart For Overseas Visit

    20 March 2025

    Minister Jeffrey Ellick will depart the island on Saturday, 22 March 2025 to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Small Branches Workshop on ‘Strong and Independent Parliaments in Small Jurisdictions’. This workshop will take place from 01 to 03 April 2025 in the Isle of Man. In addition to the workshop, Minister Ellick will also […]

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  • Primary School Reorganisation Decision

    19 March 2025

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) has been working with stakeholders to review our primary school structure. A critical priority is to shape our primary provision to meet the educational needs of our children. Currently, we have a number of challenges in our primary school provision, including a declining number of children living on […]

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  • Day-Old Chicks Imported to Replenish Layers for Egg Production

    18 March 2025

    On 18 February 2025, the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio (ENRP) received a consignment of 1000 Dekalb-Amberlink breed day-old chicks to replenish the island’s layers for egg production. The import was necessary to meet existing orders for chicks that were not fulfilled through the first batch imported in 2023.  In compliance with biosecurity requirements, the […]

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  • Recycling Superhero Competition Winners Announced

    18 March 2025

    Waste Management Services, in partnership with the St Helena National Trust (SHNT) and Zoological Society of London (ZSL), as part of the South Atlantic Plastic’s Project, is pleased to announce the winners of their recent competition to design a recycling superhero for St Helena. The competition, aimed at primary-aged school children on the island, inspired […]

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  • Nathaniel Benjamin Celebrated at Governor’s Office Tea Party for Christmas Card Achievement

    17 March 2025

    Nathaniel Benjamin of Pilling Primary School was honoured at a special tea party held in the Governor’s Office on Thursday 6 March 2025. This celebration recognised Nathaniel’s winning design in the annual Christmas card competition. This marks Nathaniel’s second victory, having previously won the competition in 2022 whilst a student at St Pauls Primary. Nathaniel […]

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  • Minimum Wage to Increase From 01 July 2025

    17 March 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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  • Expression of Interest – Non-Executive Director : Closing Date Extended

    17 March 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested persons to undertake the role of Non-Executive Director (NED) on the boards of State-Owned Entities (SOEs) and entities in which SHG has an equity interest. As an SHG-appointed NED on SOE boards, you will play a crucial role in aligning entity strategy with government […]

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  • St Helena Emergency Services Rolls Out ‘what3words’ Location Technology 

    13 March 2025

    St Helena Emergency Services has announced the rollout of innovative location technology, what3words. Adding what3words to its toolkit will help pinpoint 999 callers’ exact locations, and ensure resources can be dispatched directly to the scene.   When calling the emergency number (999), one of the first questions you’ll be asked is ‘What is the address of […]

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