Primary School Reorganisation Update
23 January 2026The Education, Skills and Employment (ESE) Portfolio has entered the first phase of its transition to the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 model for primary schools, with the...
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First Stage of Public Consultation towards a new Land Development Control Plan for St Helena
23 January 2026
The St Helena Government is pleased to announce the commencement of the first stage of public consultation for a new...
St Helena Government Announces Official Circulation of New King Charles III Banknote Series
22 January 2026The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce that the new series of St Helena Pound (£) banknotes has officially entered circulation. The new notes, in denominations of £5,...
Playground Installations to Begin at Longwood Green and Half Tree Hollow Playground
22 January 2026Following development permission from the Land Development Control Authority (LDCA), the Property Service is pleased to announce that the installation of new playground equipment and facilities at Longwood Green and...
Volunteer Translators Needed
15 January 2026
The Emergency Planning Department is seeking residents on-island who can translate languages other than English. These persons would form part...
Ground-breaking Ceremony Marks Start of New St Helena Prison Construction
14 January 2026On Monday 12 January 2026, a Ground-breaking Ceremony was held at the project site in Bottom Woods to celebrate the commencement of construction activity of the island’s new prison facility....
Public Consultation Announced for 2026/27 Minimum Wage Proposals
13 January 2026The community is invited to share their views on the proposed minimum wage options for the 2026/27 financial year. A series of public engagement events have been scheduled to ensure...
UK Financial Aid Mission Delegation to Visit in January 2026
13 January 2026Three representatives from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will arrive in St Helena on Saturday 17 January 2026 for a week-long visit to participate in the Financial...
MACS Shipping Strengthens Commitment to St Helena with Purchase of MV Karoline
12 January 2026
MACS Shipping has taken a significant step in strengthening its service to St Helena Island with the purchase of MV...
St Helena Government to Issue New Banknotes Featuring King Charles III and with Enhanced Security Features
12 January 2026The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the forthcoming release of a new series of St Helena Pound (£) banknotes. The new currency notes which include £5, £10...
Executive Council Endorses Communications (Spectrum Fees) Regulations, 2025
9 January 2026At its meeting on 16 December 2025, Executive Council approved the Communications (Spectrum Fees) Regulations, 2025, marking an important step in strengthening St Helena’s communications framework. The new regulations provide...
Incidents of Vandalism at Castle Gardens
9 January 2026As part of a wider commitment to the island’s tourism sector, significant efforts are currently underway to beautify and upgrade our public attractions. These improvements are designed to ensure that...