SHG Public Transport Service Survey
24 March 2026The Central Support Service Transport Section is keen to hear your views on the SHG operated Public Transport Service (PTS), which launched on 1 December 2024. We are conducting a...
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Executive Council Top Lines: Tuesday 17 March 2026
20 March 2026An open session of Executive Council in Planning (ECiP) was held on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 in the Council Chamber. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: The Chief...
Income Tax Amendment Bill 2026
20 March 2026At today’s sitting of the Legislative Council, the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026, brought forward by the Chief Minister, was not passed. Ministers today expressed disappointment that Elected Members did...
St Helena Tourism Unveils “A Walk-Through History” Installation to Showcase the Island’s Global Legacy
20 March 2026A Walk-Through History For an island so small and remote, St Helena has played host to a remarkably large number of influential figures throughout its history. Some visitors are remembered...
Reports of Rockfall at Jamestown Landing Steps
20 March 2026Reports have been received of rocks falling between Coal Yard and Needle’s Eye at the Jamestown Landing Steps. While the area remains accessible, swimmers are advised to enter the water...
Independent Investigation into the Closure of St Helena Airport (February 2026)
20 March 2026HE Governor Nigel Phillips CBE has today announced, on behalf of Executive Council, an independent investigation into the causes of the St Helena Airport closure to commercial air services between...
Proposed Income Tax Allowance
12 March 2026For the first time in 14 years, the Government is proposing an increase to the Personal Tax-Free Allowance (PTFA). Since its introduction in 2012, the allowance has remained frozen at...
Commonwealth Day 2026 Celebrated on St Helena
11 March 2026St Helena celebrated Commonwealth Day 2026 on Monday 9 March with assemblies at St Helena Secondary School (SHSS) and the Key Stage 1 and 2 schools, as well as a...
Draft St Helena Vision and Strategy 2026 – 2029
11 March 2026A Stronger, Fairer Future for St Helena: Government Sets Out New Vision Strategy St Helena has come a long way in recent years with the successful delivery of some key projects...
Executive Council Top Lines: Tuesday 06 March 2026
6 March 2026An Extraordinary Meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held on 06 March 2026. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: CLOSED AGENDA NB Items marked (*) are commercially sensitive...
EOI – Celebrating St Helena’s Day: Call for Event Organisers
4 March 2026St Helena Government (SHG) is keen to hear from organisations who have an interest in organising this year’s St Helena’s Day celebrations – a chance to celebrate and showcase our...
Police and Crime Panel Meeting (05 March 2026)
4 March 2026A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Thursday, 05 March 2026, from 13:00 to 14:30. This meeting will be held at the conference room in...