Plugging the gap a plan to tackle labour shortage on St Helena
St Helena’s Public Service is entering a new era of recruitment for local jobs as the St Helena government is addressing a shrinking labour workforce and a “skills shortage” that continues to threaten essential island services. In a statement released earlier this week, it is confirmed that the island’s changing demographics, specifically a declining and […]
Affordable Shared Accommodation available – a new lease of life for Barn View
After standing dormant for many years, the historic Barn View property is about to officially reopen its doors (1st April) after undergoing a transformation from being unused to affordable accommodation. Originally opened in 1988, the facility had been vacant since 2020. However, following a private proposal submitted to the Property Service, the site has been […]
St Helena elects new council in 2025 General Election
Eligible voters in St Helena have spoken after weeks of campaigning. voters on St Helena went to the polls on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, to elect twelve representatives to form the Island’s second Ministerial Government. A total of 1,151 votes were cast during the General Election, of which 1,147 were valid representing around 56% of […]
Don’t Miss the action! St Helena’s first joint Emergency Services open day
Get ready for an action-packed day at the Emergency Services Open Day on Friday, 22 August 2025, from 10am to 4pm at the Sea Rescue Base in Rupert’s. This free event promises to be a spectacular showcase of the vital work carried out by our local Emergency services and partner agencies; it will also enable […]
Ladder Hill road closure postponed due to Bitumen Blunder
Plans for an extensive month-long closure of Ladder Hill Road, a vital access road and one of the busiest roads on St Helena leading in and out of Jamestown was dramatically you turned following the discovery of sub-standard bitumen, leading to a temporary delay for road users Initially, the Highways Authority had announced a closure […]
Make Your Voice Heard: The New St Helena Register of Electors is Here!
The democratic process here on St Helena has taken another step forward today with the official publication of the updated Register of Electors, effective from July 1, 2025. This document will serve as the definitive list of eligible voters for the eagerly anticipated 2025 General Election, to be held on 3rd September. Your right to […]
Postal service to St Helena
Recent discussions about the difficulty of receiving regular mail on St Helena within a reasonable time frame have left many recipients disappointed. Air freight customers have also reported long delays, even when using dedicated freight forwarding services to St Helena that attract premium rates yet still do not offer complete satisfaction. An investigation carried out […]