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Press Releases

  • International Paramedics Day 2025: Unity and Community at the Heart of Care

    9 July 2025

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio is proud to mark International Paramedics Day 2025, celebrating the vital role of paramedics under this year’s global theme: Unity and Community. This theme reflects the reality that no paramedic works in isolation, especially in a small community like St Helena. Observed annually on 8 July, International Paramedics Day […]

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  • Sure Licence Negotiations Update

    4 July 2025

    Negotiations for a new long-term licence with Sure concluded this week without agreement, despite extensive efforts by all parties. The parameters underpinning the negotiations sought to secure a new licence to maximise benefits from the Equiano submarine cable. Sure presented a substantial investment proposal for network infrastructure that would deliver superfast broadband capabilities aligned with […]

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  • Health and Social Care Portfolio Issues Schedule of Fees 2024/25 for Overseas Visitors

    3 July 2025

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio has adopted the following schedule of fees, effective 28 May 2025, for individuals who visit St Helena and who are subject to a Short Term Entry Permit (STEP/holiday visa). It is a requirement of entry for the purposes of immigration that all Short Term Entry Permit (or holiday visa) […]

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  • St Helena Participates in Annual Red Ensign Group Conference in Guernsey

    1 July 2025

    Last week, the annual Red Ensign Group (REG) Conference was held in Guernsey, bringing together the UK, Crown Dependencies, and Overseas Territories to discuss maritime governance and shared international responsibilities. St Helena, a Category 2 member of the REG, operates its own ship registry under the St Helena Merchant Shipping Ordinance 2021, whilst aligning with […]

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  • Ladder Hill Road Closure – Change of Dates

    1 July 2025

    Following from the previous public announcements, the public are advised that Ladder Hill Road will now only be closed from Tuesday, 01 July until 15:30 on Friday, 04 July 2025. During this time, the Roads Section will conduct preparation work to the road surface. This includes replacing a section of slipper drain, repair any road […]

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  • 2025 Register of Electors Published

    1 July 2025

    The Register of Electors effective from 30 June 2025 was published yesterday in an Extraordinary Gazette. This register will be used for the forthcoming General Election. Only those named on this register will be able to vote, stand, sponsor or support a candidate to stand in the election. The 2025 Register of Electors is available […]

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  • Governor Issues Writ of Election for 2025 General Election

    1 July 2025

    Governor Nigel James Phillips CBE has today issued the Writ of Election for the 2025 General Election. The Writ confirms the last day and time for receiving nominations to elect 12 new members to fill the vacant seats on Legislative Council. The last day and time for receiving nominations is no later than 12 noon on […]

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  • Governor Dissolves Legislative Council

    1 July 2025

    On Monday, 30June 2025 at 23:59, acting in accordance with section 76(b) of the Constitution, HE Governor Nigel Phillips formally dissolved the Legislative Council.  Preparations are now underway for a General Election to take place, with a poll, if needed, on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. This will be the second election under a ministerial system […]

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  • Prevention of Abusive Business Practices

    30 June 2025

    On 26 June 2025 Legislative Council enacted the Prevention of Abusive Business Practices Ordinance 2025. The purpose of the Ordinance is to seek to prevent: It is designed to protect the reputation of the jurisdiction of St Helena. The Ordinance establishes a number of key definitions including: The definition of business entity and business entities […]

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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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