In recognition of World Maritime Day, marked on 25 September this year, the St Helena Government (SHG) is highlighting the island’s long and vital connection to the sea. The 2025...
In the lead up to the implementation of the Immigration (Amendment) Ordinance 2025, the St Helena Government (SHG) has identified that the Ordinance creates an unacceptable level of uncertainty. For...
Nominations are now being invited for the following awards. UK STATE AWARDS – 2026 BIRTHDAY HONOURS Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out...
Following the recent announcement of the Ministerial Team, the remaining seven Councillors have now confirmed district representation across the Island. This important step will help strengthen engagement between Councillors and...
Following the recent announcement regarding the opening of the new cargo facility at Rupert’s, we wish to remind the public that commercial vehicles from the facility will now be using...
St Helena Government (SHG) are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Andrew Duncan as the new Attorney General (AG). Mr Duncan will arrive on the island this weekend and...
Effective Thursday, 18 September 2025, all Port Control, Customs and Immigration services will operate from the new cargo management facility at Rupert’s and will no longer be available from the...
Chief Minister Rebecca Cairns-Wicks today announced the Ministers she has selected and the Public Service Portfolios allocated to them. They are: The Chief Minister will have responsibility for the Treasury and...
The Marine Section will be closed to the public from 08:30 to 16:00 on Thursday, 18 September 2025. This is due to staff conducting essential field work. We will resume...
Honourable Maureen Thompson and Honourable Connie Johnson have been elected as the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively. To be elected as Speaker a candidate is required to secure a...
St Helena Airport and Emergency Planning are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to participate in a major incident exercise to simulate an aircraft emergency. The outdoor exercise will take place on Wednesday,...
A large shark was first sighted inshore on the weekend commencing 22 August 2025, specifically along the leeward/northern side of the island. A further sighting of a shark was seen...
