St Helena Government (SHG) is consulting on an increase to the Minimum Wage from 1 April 2020. Minimum Wage The Minimum Wage per hour is currently £3.13 (for persons over...

Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook has today issued the Writ of Election for the upcoming Bye-election to be held on Wednesday, 27 November 2019. The Writ confirms the last day and...

The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) held their monthly meeting on Wednesday, 9 October 2019. The Committee supported the introduction of legislation to protect the vulnerable and disabled people...

In a Proclamation issued on Wednesday, 11 September 2019, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook announced that a Bye-Election to fill the vacant seat on Legislative Council (following the resignation of Kylie...

A draft Waste Management Policy for St Helena is out for public consultation until 4pm on Friday, 8 November 2019. St Helena Government (SHG) acknowledges the need for a Waste...

11 pupils from Harford Primary School have received Gold, Silver and Bronze awards for entering the Queen’s 2019 Commonwealth Essay Competition. Awardees are: Award Name Year Group Gold Leonna Coleman...

Data on Population, including total population and arrivals and departures up to September 2019 have been released on October 15, 2019: Population. Additional statistical series and indicators are available on...

Following two years of study and a year’s work placement, Robyn Midwinter of Half Tree Hollow has graduated with a Foundation Science Degree (FdSc) in Veterinary Nursing with Merit from...

Scheduled recertification training for all existing Rope Rescue Technician Supervisors and the initial training of three potentially new supervisors took place between 6 and 11 October 2019. The training was...

The stored water volume across all Island reservoirs is currently at 41%. This slight increase of 1% is due to the reduction in consumption which occurred on 11 and 12...

Executive Council met today, Tuesday 15 October 2019, to discuss one item on the Open Agenda. Council approves recommended changes to the Ship Registry Policy with priority given to changes...

The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from the Dungeon to Hutt’s Gate to be closed...