Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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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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Proposed Changes To Public Transport Service Timetables
27 June 2025
Following a review of the Public Transport Service, it is evident that the running costs of our public transport service has been significantly impacted due to increased operating costs, the approved subsidy of £87k being exceeded, and consistently low ridership on various routes. To address these challenges and ensure the sustainability of the service, we […]
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Ambulance Operations During Ladder Hill Road Closure – July 2025
25 June 2025
The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) advises the public of temporary changes to ambulance operations during the closure of Ladder Hill and Shy Road from 1 to 31 July 2025. To maintain emergency cover, ambulance vehicles will be based at the Community Care Complex (CCC) in Half Tree Hollow outside of normal working hours. […]
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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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Arrival of MV Karoline
19 June 2025
The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 17:00 on Sunday 22 June 2025. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty at 07:00 on Monday 23 June 2025 and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and whole of […]
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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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