St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Minister Mark Brooks to Depart Island on Overseas Leave

    20 February 2025

    Minister Mark Brooks will depart the island on Saturday 22 February 2025 for a period of overseas leave in Cape Town, South Africa. During the two-week period that Minister Brooks is away, he will also utilise this opportunity to undertake meetings in relation to his ministerial work. The Minister is scheduled to return to the […]

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  • Watch List Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed Between St Helena and UKG – 12 February 2025

    14 February 2025

    A Press Statement on 17 October 2024 highlighted that SHG and the UK Government (UKG) had approved an arrangement in regards to the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)/Chagos Archipelago. On Wednesday, 12 February 2025, Jeffrey Ellick, Minister for Safety, Security and Home Affairs (SSHA), and The Rt. Hon Lord David Hanson, Minister of State for […]

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  • Apprenticeship Week Celebrated on St Helena: 10 – 16 February

    14 February 2025

    This week, 10 to 16 February, marks Apprenticeship Week, a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of apprenticeships to both individuals and the community. Career Access St Helena (CAS) is proud to highlight the numerous benefits of apprenticeship programmes and encourage individuals to explore this exciting pathway to career success. The value of Apprenticeships Apprenticeship […]

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  • Cyber Security Awareness Campaign Follow-Up Survey

    14 February 2025

    In light of the Equiano internet cable project enabling faster and less restricted internet access, St. Helena Government (SHG) launched a Cyber Security Awareness and Training Campaign in February 2023. Led by Cyber Security Awareness and Training Officer, Gareth Drabble, this campaign included the distribution of educational posters, radio jingles and videos. In-person presentations and […]

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  • 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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