St Helena Government

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Press Releases

  • 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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  • 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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