St Helena Government

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Press Releases

  • Pope Francis Dies Aged 88 Years

    21 April 2025

    It is with great sadness that we learn today of the death of Pope Francis.  As a mark of respect, all official flags will be flown at half mast. SHG21 April 2025

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  • Primary Schools’ Athletics Day

    17 April 2025

    The primary schools will be hosting their annual Athletics Day at Francis Plain on Wednesday 23 April 2025.  All parents, guardians and members of the public are invited to attend.  The sports will start at 09:45 and end at approximately 14:30. As this is a school event, the primary sector would appreciate if all spectators […]

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  • The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024

    17 April 2025

    St Helena’s primary schools have a longstanding history of involvement in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC), established in 1883. This tradition expanded two years ago to include writers from Prince Andrew School. Annually engaging thousands, the competition celebrates student achievement, empowers youth voices, and builds creative writing skills. Each year, a Commonwealth-focused theme promotes […]

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  • Police and Crime Panel Meeting Scheduled for April 2025

    16 April 2025

    A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Wednesday 30 April 2025 from 14:30 to 16:00. This meeting will be held at the Education Learning Centre, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Chief of Police and a question and answer (QA) section from the […]

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  • Joint Statement by FCDO and SHG

    16 April 2025

    The FCDO have confirmed that, following discussions during the Financial Aid Mission held in January 2025, the UK Government has allocated £35.79m of recurrent funding to the St Helena Government as a contribution to their annual budget for the 25/26 financial year. This represents an increase of just over 5% (see Table 1) from the last […]

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  • Jordana Peters Receives International ‘Women in Policing Network’ Leader of the Future Award

    14 April 2025

    Police Constable Jordana Peters of the Royal St Helena Police Service has been awarded the prestigious International ‘Women in Policing Network’ Leader of the Future award, recognising her notable dedication, community involvement, and promising leadership potential. The award was presented to Constable Peters by Acting Chief of Police, Peter Lansdown, at a ceremony held in […]

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  • Border Force UK to Deliver Customs and Immigration Training Following BIOT Migrant Agreement

    10 April 2025

    In accordance with the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Migrant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, HM Customs and Immigration will be undertaking specialised training. A comprehensive six-week training programme, commencing on Monday 28 April 2025, will take place on island and aims to strengthen the capabilities of St Helena’s Customs and Immigration Section. A team of […]

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  • Reception Held in Palace of Westminster to Celebrate St Helena’s Cloud Forest Restoration Project

    8 April 2025

    A reception celebrating St Helena’s Cloud Forest Project (SHCFP) was held at the Speaker’s House State Rooms in the Palace of Westminster, London, on Monday, 07 April 2025. The SHCFP, previously funded by the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF)/Integrated Security Fund (ISF) through the CSSF Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change, and ISF Climate Security […]

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  • Smokefree St Helena Launches New Online Referral System

    3 April 2025

    Smokefree St Helena, today announced the launch of it’s new, user-friendly online referral system, designed to streamline access to vital smoking cessation support. The new online form simplifies the process for individuals seeking to quit smoking. Smokefree St Helena provides stop-smoking services, including behavioural support and a recently expanded range of Nicotine Replacement Therapies (NRT). […]

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  • EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

    1 April 2025

    CHARITY COMMISSIONER St Helena Government (SHG) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the role of Commissioner of the Charity Commission of St Helena. The Charity Commission operates under the Charities Ordinance 2005, which outlines its key responsibilities. Full details of the legislation can be found here: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/legislation/laws-of-st-helena/alphabetical-list-st-helena/. As a Commissioner, you will play a […]

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