St Helena, like many small and remote communities, faces challenges in being able to fill roles locally because of severe skills shortages and evolving demand for public services. This is...
The St Helena Government has welcomed the confirmation of a three‑year financial aid settlement from the UK Government, securing funding until March 2029. The settlement delivers a 4.8% increase in...
On Thursday, 26 March 2026, students from Years 8 to 10 at St Helena Secondary School took part in a dynamic 30-minute Question and Answer (Q&A) session with the Speaker...
Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases took effect from Sunday, 5 April 2026:
The Roads Section will be carrying out work to complete finishing touches on Ladder Hill Road. To do this safely, the road will need to be closed for short periods...
The St Helena Government (SHG) would like to reassure the community that Jonathan, St Helena’s beloved giant tortoise and the...
The St Helena Resilience Forum (SHRF) met on Monday, 30 March, to assess the potential impacts of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the island. Stakeholders gathered to...
Please be advised that the main Scotland Office will close tomorrow, 02 April 2026, at 14:00. This is to allow essential works to be carried out. In the case of...
Maundy Thursday falls this year on Thursday 02 April 2026. It is St Helena tradition to spend this time fishing at various locations around the island. To help ensure that...
St Helena recently welcomed a delegation from the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), reinforcing the island’s ongoing commitment to strengthening maritime safety, governance and capability. The visit formed part...
St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the launch of “Our Island, Our Space, Our Responsibility,” a new community campaign delivered through a cross-portfolio collaboration between Economic Development (ED),...
The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) is calling on all residents, particularly those born before 1989, to check their measles vaccination status as part of a new Measles, Mumps,...
