Press Releases

Executive Council Top Lines: Tuesday 14 October 2025

A meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held on 14 October 2025. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: CLOSED AGENDA1. Declaration of Interest2. *Bank of St Helena (BOSH) Dividend (ExCo Memo 61/2025)3. Confirmation of Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting held on 17 June 20254. Matters Arising from Minutes of 17 June 20255. Confirmation […]

Executive Council in Planning Top Lines: Tuesday 14 October 2025

An open session of Executive Council in Planning (ECiP) was held on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 in the Council Chamber. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: OPEN AGENDA1. Declarations of Conflict of Interest2. Development Application – Proposed Construction of a New Prison with AncillaryDojo, Service Buildings, access road, parking area and sewerage treatment […]

Council Announces First Round of Constituency Meetings

Join Your Elected Members for Upcoming District Meeting Elected Members invite all residents to a series of District Meetings aimed at strengthening communication and collaboration between the Council and the Community. These meetings are your opportunity to: This is a key step toward open, two-way dialogue – ensuring that every voice is heard and community […]

Public Consultation Opens For Jamestown Seafront Redevelopment Options

The public are invited to review and provide comment on the options paper for the proposed Jamestown seafront redevelopment. This is available on the St Helena Government (SHG) website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/JT-redevelopment-Report-with-appendix-2025.pdf. This important document outlines various strategies for the future development and revitalisation of the seafront area, marking a significant step in the project’s progression. […]

First Aid Training Courses Now Open for Registration

The Ambulance Service is offering an accredited Qualsafe ‘Emergency First Aid at Work’ training course, open to all St Helena Government (SHG) staff and members of the public. The one-day course will be held at the St Helena Community College from 09:00 to 16:00 on the scheduled dates. This course provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills […]

St Helena Government Commences Work to Refine Immigration Ordinance

Following the recent revocation of the Immigration Ordinance commencement date of 01 October 2025, the St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to report that priority work has begun on refining the legislation.  The revision to the Ordinance will ensure closer alignment with the policy intent whilst also adequately protecting the community’s needs.  It is expected […]

Executive Council Sitting As Planning Authority – Tuesday, 14 October 2025

A development application has been referred to Executive Council sitting as the Planning Authority. The Development Application is being referred to Governor-in-Council in accordance with Section 23(2)(b) of the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance 2013. An open session meeting will take place on Tuesday, 14 October 2025 commencing at 09:30 where Executive Council will […]

Commonwealth Parliamentarians from CPA St Helena Branch to Address Global Issues and Examine Parliamentary Democracy at 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados

7 October 2025

Hon. Derek Thomas from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) St Helena Branch is currently attending one of the largest annual gatherings of Commonwealth Parliamentarians that is taking place this week at the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) hosted by the Parliament of Barbados and the CPA Barbados Branch. The flagship event will bring together over […]

Extinct Giant Earwig Fossil Remains Discovered in Sharks Valley Cave

The St Helena Government (SHG) welcomes a significant finding from the latest international scientific expedition, which offers critical new insights into the island’s lost biodiversity and creates a renewed focus on conservation in the eastern part of the island. Whilst searching for fossil bird bones in a cave in Sharks Valley, a team comprising researchers […]

Air Freight Arrangements to St Helena Island

St Helena Government (SHG) has been receiving a number of complaints from freight forwarders and importers regarding delayed air freight via the Airlink service from Johannesburg. Whilst best efforts are made to ensure air freight arrives on time without delay, there are a number of factors that may impact the ability to get goods to […]