The tax threshold tug-of-war as councillors call public meeting
A political standoff in St Helena is ongoing as the first proposed change to the personal tax-free allowance in fourteen years has caused disagreement between the Ministerial team against the island’s district elected representatives. At the heart of the debate is a modest £150 increase that has sparked an island-wide conversation regarding the escalating cost […]
Justice in the balance as legal team arrive on St Helena to challenge legislation
A legal delegation from the United Kingdom is back on the ground in St Helena this week, marking a pivotal moment in a long-running battle for constitutional rights and medical accountability on the Island. Led by Ruth Powell, Head of clinical negligence at Hugh James Solicitors in the UK, the team includes Marc Willems KC, […]
Chief Minister Cairns-Wick highlights St Helena’s “Fight for Survival” ahead of climate talks
Chief Minister Rebecca Cairns-Wick has issued a reminder of the stakes facing St Helena regarding global warming, describing the island’s climate strategy as a matter of “survival” in a recent interview. Speaking during a BBC discussion before the COP30 climate summit, the Chief Minister addressed the growing concerns that international targets to limit global warming […]
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 […]
Local Knowledge. Shared Strength – Dennis Leo my manifesto
Who I Am I was born and raised on St Helena and although I did spend a few years working offshore, I’ve long called this Island my home.I’m a father of two; a teenage son and a young daughter, and like all of you parents, I want them to grow up with every reason to […]
Vote Andrew Turner – “Our Island, Our Say”
I’m Andrew Turner, and I’m standing again in this year’s general election. Over the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of representing our community through challenge and change. I’ve done so with honesty, determination, and a belief that public service should mean just that—serving the public. But let’s be honest: something’s gone missing in […]
Approachable and accountable – Vote Clint Beard
I want to speak with honesty and clarity about why I stand as a candidate for the 2025 election. This is not about me, it’s about the future of St. Helena, and the choices we make together will decide the direction of our Island for years to come. I believe very strongly that no government, […]
Rebecca Cairns-Wicks: Candidate for St Helena General Election 2025
Why I’m Standing and How I Can Make a Difference St Helena is at a turning point. Our population is shrinking and ageing, our economy is under pressure, and the costs of living are rising. Young families and the elderly are feeling it the most. We need to act now to support those struggling, while […]
No Going Backwards, Keep Moving Forwards
Having been elected to sit on the Legislative Council at the last General Election, which brought about change to a Ministerial form of Government, I have spent my first term of office focused on delivering the commitments that I made when I stood for this crucially important role in 2021. In this respect I have […]
VOTE – GILLIAN BROOKS – My Manifesto
When I made the decision to stand as a Candidate in the upcoming General Election, I did so for several reasons. Firstly, I would like to continue serving the people of St Helena as I have strived to do over the past four years and give back to them what was invested in me in […]