Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Diabetes Week on St Helena: 9 – 16 June 2025
5 June 2025
St Helena is joining the global observance of Diabetes Week, a time dedicated to elevate awareness, spark conversations, and shed light on the daily realities of living with diabetes. With an estimated 1 in 4 people on St Helena currently receiving medication for diabetes and approximately 400 individuals living with prediabetes, the island faces a […]
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Final Round of Constituency Meetings for June 2025
5 June 2025
Four constituency meetings have been organised to take place during the month of June 2025. These meetings will constitute the final round of constituency meetings before the dissolution of Council on 30 June 2025. It is unfortunate that meetings cannot be arranged for every district, due to time limitations and other competing priorities. It is […]
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Councillor Andrew Turner to Depart for Overseas Visit
4 June 2025
Councillor Andrew Turner, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday 7 June 2025, for medical treatment in Johannesburg, South Africa. Whilst Councillor Turner is away, Councillor Ronald Coleman has kindly agreed to cover the Sandy Bay and Blue Hill District Areas and constituents requiring assistance should contact him via Ronald.coleman@helanta.co.sh. Councillor Turner will also […]
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Legislative Council General Election 2025
2 June 2025
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL CANDIDATES As advised in an SHG Press Release issued on 10 February 2025, it is the intention for Legislative Council to be dissolved on Monday, 30 June 2025, with a General Election taking place on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. Following the dissolution of Council on 30 June, all seats on Council […]
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Reminder: Minimum Wage To Increase From 01 July 2025
2 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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Terrace Walkway Closure – Arch To Museum
30 May 2025
The Building Maintenance department of the SHG Works Section, will be carrying out essential renovation work on the wall extending from the Arch to the back of the Museum in Jamestown. Commencing from Monday 2 June, the Terrace walkway from the Arch to the Museum will be closed to all pedestrians for approximately four weeks. […]
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St Helena Signs Landmark Maritime Security MOU with UK Department for Transport
30 May 2025
The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UK Department for Transport (DfT). This significant agreement marks the first of its kind within the UK Overseas Territories, specifically designed to enhance and support the implementation of internationally recognised maritime security standards across St Helena. […]
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Road Closure – Napoleon Street
28 May 2025
The Highways Authority has granted approval for the closure of Napoleon Street from the Brow to Nosegay Lane from 09:00 to 15:00 on the following days: This closure is essential to facilitate slurry works, which will improve the surface quality of the road. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the duration of the closure. Roadside […]
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Minister Brooks Delivers Budget Speech 2025/26 to Legislative Council
27 May 2025
The Minister for Treasury and Economic Development, Mark Brooks, delivered the 2025/26 budget speech today, 27 May 2025, for St Helena to the Legislative Council. A copy of the budget speech is available online at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Budget-Speech-2025.pdf. In his opening remarks, Minister Brooks said: “It is both an honour and a moment of reflection as I […]
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HM Customs and Immigration Services – Revised Opening Hours
27 May 2025
The public are advised of the following revised opening times for HM Customs and Immigration which will be effective from Monday, 2 June 2025: Customs Monday to Friday 09:00 – 15:00 Immigration In order to provide a more streamlined service to customers in advance, Immigration is trialling the following opening times: Mondays and Fridays – […]
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