St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Press Releases

  • Ministers Question Time – 2 December 2025

    1 December 2025

    The second meeting of Ministers Question Time will take place at 10:00 on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, in the Council Chamber. This meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1 The topic for this meeting is: Renewable Energy. A copy of the Order Paper will be published on […]

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  • Governor’s Christmas Card Competition – Winners Announced

    1 December 2025

    The Governor’s annual Christmas Card Competition, open to all children of primary school age, has once again showcased the creativity and spirit of our island’s young people. We received a fantastic array of wonderful entries from each primary school and are delighted to announce the outcome of this year’s competition. While every entry deserves recognition, 14 children […]

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  • St Helena Island – Fishing Sector Review

    26 November 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) wishes to advise the public that a wide-ranging review of the fishing sector has been initiated. It will include an evaluation of the following: A fisheries review task group will be appointed along with clear terms of reference to help guide its work. For further information please contact SHG Portfolio Directors, […]

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  • Arrival of RFA TIDESPRING

    24 November 2025

    The Government of St Helena wishes to inform residents of the imminent arrival of Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) TIDESPRING, which will be visible from various vantage points around the island from approximately 10:00 tomorrow, Tuesday 25 November. The vessel is expected to anchor off St Helena at around 07:00 on Wednesday 26 November when they […]

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  • White Ribbon Day – 25 November

    24 November 2025

    White Ribbon Day, observed annually on 25 November, is a global movement dedicated to ending violence and promoting respect and equality. This year, we broaden our focus to address violence and discrimination in all forms, including sexism, racism, bullying, and harmful gossip; issues that deeply affect our community. The Health and Social Care Portfolio proudly […]

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  • Have Your Say: Securing St Helena’s Water Future

    24 November 2025

    The St Helena Government extends a sincere thank you to everyone who participated in the recent community engagement evenings and the drop-in session at The Canister regarding the Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP). Your invaluable contributions have already played a crucial role in shaping the direction of this vital project. The questionnaire remains open until […]

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  • Councillor Denis Leo and Samantha Cherrett to Attend Green Overseas Programme Event

    21 November 2025

    Councillor Denis Leo and Samantha Cherrett, Climate Security Programme Manager (Governor’s Office/FCDO), will represent St Helena at the EU-funded Green Overseas Workshop on “Building climate resilient food systems”. The workshop, which will take place in Tahiti from 1-5 December 2025, aims to build capacity and share experience and knowledge on the development and implementation of […]

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  • Reduction in Warehouse Rental Fees at Rupert’s Cargo Facility

    21 November 2025

    At its October meeting, Executive Council gave approval to commence the Customs and Excise Regulations 2025, which were originally endorsed in May 2025 but were placed on hold until the opening of the Rupert’s Cargo Facility. Under these new regulations, the St Helena Government (SHG) Warehouse Rental Fees have been reduced by 50% from £5.00 […]

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  • Executive Council Top Lines: Tuesday 18 November 2025

    21 November 2025

    A meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held on 18 November 2025. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: CLOSED AGENDA   1. Declaration of Interest   2. Confirmation of Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting held on 17 June 2025   3. Matters Arising from Minutes of 17 June 2025   4. Confirmation […]

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  • GIS Day on St Helena

    20 November 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) was pleased to celebrate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Day yesterday, 19 November 2025. GIS Day is an annual global event that highlights the importance of geographic literacy and demonstrates how GIS technology helps solve real-world challenges. GIS: A Key Tool for St Helena’s Development GIS is a powerful system for creating, […]

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