Ukrainian polar explorers arrived at the “Academic Vernadsky” station: the work of the 30th expedition has begun   Kyiv • UNN   March 16 2025, 12:35 PM   The vessel “Noosfera” delivered a team to the station, which replaced its predecessors for conducting scientific research. Polar explorers are already preparing to collect […]

EDUCATION REVIEW REPORT ISSUED   In 2024, the St Helena Government (SHG) commissioned an Education Review to assess how St Helena’s education services can be made sustainable for the future, supporting the island’s economic and workforce development. The review is aimed at enhancing educational attainment and learning outcomes for all residents. The […]

MINIMUM WAGE TO INCREASE FROM 01 JULY 2025   At a meeting of the Executive Council held on 11 March 2025, an increase to the minimum wage of 50p per hour was approved.   This change will take effect from 01 July 2025 and will increase from £4.00 to £4.50 for persons […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 17 March 2025   Electoral Ordinance – yearly canvass   The Registration Officer is required to carry out a yearly canvass for the purpose of updating the Register of Electors.   Today, Monday 17 March 2025, all households should receive a form V “Request […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   17 March 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu)   Results for the week commencing 10/03/25 Swabs taken: 4   Negative: 2 Positive: 0   Pending: 2   Declarations in place Review date FK/404/24 Yorke Bay gentoo colony – level 1 follow […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   17th March 2025   Proposed changes to National Minimum Wage Accommodation Offset published   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) Policy Department is reviewing the National Minimum Wage (NMW) Accommodation Offset and has published proposed changes for comment. This follows a first round of consultation, […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   18 March 2025   Falkland Islands Government successfully raises funds for future capital investment   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has successfully raised £150 million to facilitate investment in the capital programme over the coming years, and in particular the replacement Port facility planned […]

Visiting Antarctica or the Arctic? Here’s how to minimise your impact   Thea de Gallier BBC 18 March 2025   As polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here’s how to visit responsibly while protecting fragile ecosystems.   I first learned of […]

RECYCLING SUPERHERO COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED   Waste Management Services, in partnership with the St Helena National Trust (SHNT) and Zoological Society of London (ZSL), as part of the South Atlantic Plastic’s Project, is pleased to announce the winners of their recent competition to design a recycling superhero for St Helena.   […]

DAY-OLD CHICKS IMPORTED TO REPLENISH LAYERS FOR EGG PRODUCTION   On 18 February 2025, the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio (ENRP) received a consignment of 1000 Dekalb-Amberlink breed day-old chicks to replenish the island’s layers for egg production. The import was necessary to meet existing orders for chicks that were […]