Reminder: Minimum Wage to Increase From 01 July 2025
24 June 2025At a meeting of the Executive Council held on 11 March 2025, an increase to the minimum wage of 50p per hour was approved. This change will take effect from 01 July...
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British Passport Applications
24 June 2025His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) has advised of the following changes to British passport application processing. HMPO will now directly contact applicants if additional information or documents are required to...
Clarification on Points of Contact for Minister’s Ellick and Henry
23 June 2025Further to the press releases issued on Friday, 20 June, announcing that Ministers Jeffrey Ellick and Martin Henry will be off-island, Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, wishes to clarify the ministerial...
Minister Ellick to Depart Island
20 June 2025Minister for Safety, Security and Home Affairs Jeffrey Ellick, will depart the island on Saturday 21 June 2025 to travel to South Africa for personal reasons. In Minister Ellick’s absence,...
New Communications Bill 2025 Approved by Legislative Council
20 June 2025St Helena is set to take a significant step forward in its efforts towards digital modernisation with the approval of a new Communications Bill by Legislative Council on 18 June...
Arrival of MV Karoline
19 June 2025The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 17:00 on Sunday 22 June 2025. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty at 07:00 on Monday...
Police Appeal for Information: Incident at High Knoll Fort
19 June 2025The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) are investigating a serious incident that occurred at High Knoll Fort during Easter Weekend 2025. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may...
Upcoming Road Works: Ladder Hill and Shy Road Closure – July 2025
17 June 2025The Highways Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road and Shy Road to be closed from Tuesday 01 July 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025 to all vehicular traffic...
Minister Martin Henry to Attend UKHSA Conference in London
17 June 2025In his final week in office, the Hon. Martin Henry, St Helena’s Minister for Health and Social Care, has been invited to attend and participate in the UK Health Security...
Budget Book 2025/26 Published
16 June 2025Following the presentation of the Appropriation Bill 2025 on Thursday 29 May 2025 in Legislative Council, and the budget speech by Minister for the Treasury and Economic Development Portfolios, Mark...
St Helena Nominated For ‘Most Desirable Island – Worldwide’ In Wanderlust Travel Awards 2025
13 June 2025St Helena has been nominated for the ‘Most Desirable Island – Worldwide’ category in the prestigious Wanderlust Travel Awards 2025. This significant recognition follows Wanderlust’s shortlisting of destinations that resonated...
SHG Enhances Public Transportation Safety With New Regulations and Lower Drink-Driving Limit
13 June 2025The St Helena Government (SHG) is implementing significant reforms to enhance public safety and improve the island’s transportation system, focusing on taxis, buses, and Public Service Vehicles (PSVs). These reforms,...