FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 25 April 2025   FIG Operated Nursery, The Rookery, to Close   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has today confirmed that The Rookery nursery, currently operated by FIG, will close later this year. This decision follows a comprehensive review of the nursery’s operational challenges and […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 25 April 2025 FIG Announces Organisational Changes to Strengthen Capital Project Delivery   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has today announced organisational changes designed to better manage and deliver a wide range of capital projects that are vital to the future development of the Falkland […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 28 April 2025 Loligo fishing season closed   The Falkland Islands Government Fisheries Department has confirmed that the Loligo fishing season has closed.   The season closed on Sunday 27 April. Following issues with the second season in the last two years, the first season […]

TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENTS TO HM CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES   As previously announced, and as a result of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) Migrant Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, HM Customs and Immigration are undertaking specialised training over the next six weeks. Due to the varied scheduling requirements of this essential […]

Cargo Delivery System air drop makes British Forces South Atlantic Islands history 22 Apr 2025 Group Captain Adele Stratton Deputy Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands   Based out of Mount Pleasant Complex in the British Forces Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), the Atlas A400M aircrew air dropped CDS in the vicinity of Goose […]

ST HELENA LAUNCHES NEW MENTAL HEALTH WEBSITE FOR YOUNG ADULTS   April 2025 marks a significant milestone for mental health support in St Helena with the official launch of “www.mindingmymind.sh”, a dedicated website designed to empower and support young adults on the island.   The website is based on extensive […]

COLLABORATIVE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS TO IMPROVE THE APPEARANCE OF THE CROWN ESTATE   The Property Section, in collaboration with HM Prison Services and Waste Management Services, is undertaking efforts to restore and enhance the appearance of the Crown Estate. This partnership is working well, and has already shown significant success with […]

Scientists come together for new ambitious science programme 28 April, 2025 News stories Cambridge, 28 April 2025: The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is hosting a two-day kick-off meeting this week to launch the ambitious new £8.4 million PRESCIENT programme.  This major initiative, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), marks a […]

Report on Executive Council – 22nd April 2025   A meeting of Executive Council was held on 22nd April 2025. MLAs Ford, Pollard, and Roberts were in attendance. Unless otherwise stated, decisions were unanimous.  The following papers were considered:   Funding Approval – FIDC Incubation of IT Services Proposal – […]

  BIOT FUNDING TO TRANSFORM AUDIOLOGY SERVICES ON ST HELENA   The Health and Social Care Portfolio is pleased to announce its first benefit from the preventative care British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) fund that will enhance hearing care for our local Community.  This essential funding allows SHG to address the urgent […]

Salmones Antártica certifies 100 percent of production chain under ASC Christian Molinari   Environment & Sustainability   Chilean salmon-farming firm Salmones Antártica announced it has received certification from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) for its feed plant, making it one of the first integrated companies to certify 100 percent of […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 30 April 2025 Reminder of Wellbeing Services available   The wellbeing of our community is a priority, and we want to remind everyone that support is available to help you navigate any concerns or emotional challenges you may be facing. If you are experiencing high […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 1st May 2025   Consultation begins on the use overseas driving licenses in the Falkland Islands   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is undertaking a consultation in relation to the use of overseas driving licences.  The purpose of the consultation is to help identify whether […]

US sets its sights on Antarctica in pushback against China   Mar Centenera El Pies     For the second time in a year, the Southern Command visits the Naval Base in Ushuaia, which it projects as a gateway to the white continent.   The United States’ offensive to reduce […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 21 April 2025 Important notice for passport applicants     The Customs and Immigration Service would like to inform passport applicants that there is an ongoing issue with applying payments to the digital scanning system that His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) are using for […]

Road to Recovery Historical waste removed from Mars Bay Nature Reserve   Ascension Island   A number of vehicles were placed around remote areas of Ascension Island prior to the Falklands War and used as target practice by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Some of these vehicles remained in-situ in […]

POLICE AND CRIME PANEL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR 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 […]

THE QUEEN’S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION 2024   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, […]

JORDANA PETERS RECEIVES ‘LEADER OF THE FUTURE’ AWARD   Police Constable Jordana Peters of the Royal St Helena Police Service has been awarded the prestigious ‘Leader of the Future’ award, recognising her notable dedication, community involvement, and promising leadership potential.   The award was presented to Constable Peters by Acting […]

Governors uniform consultation   On the 9th of April Gilbert House launched an online survey in order to gather views as to whether the next Governor of the Falkland Islands should continue to use a ceremonial uniform.   The survey laid out some of the arguments for and against and […]

Joint venture proposes 50,000 MT salmon-farming project in the Falkland Islands     Aquaculture   Unity Marine has said that the waters off the Falkland Islands, which is 300 miles northeast of Argentina, are ideal for salmon farming | Photo courtesy of Jeremy Richards/Shutterstock Ajoint fish-farming venture has submitted a […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   COUNCILLORS OVERSEAS   Councillor Andrew Turner, departed St Helena on Saturday 19 April 2025, for medical treatment in Johannesburg.   Whilst Councillor Turner is away, Councillor Karl Thrower has kindly agreed to cover the Sandy Bay and Blue Hill District Areas and constituents requiring assistance should contact him via karl.thrower@shgcouncil.com. Councillor Turner will also […]

The hole in the ozone layer: A discovery in Antarctica that changed the world   To commemorate the extraordinary moment the ozone hole was discovered in Antarctica 40 years ago, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has teamed up with the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) in London to host a special series […]

Statistical Update: Price Inflation 22 April 2025 Latest index value and inflation rates for Q1 2025   The latest estimate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has been released by the St Helena Statistics Office, for the first quarter of 2025 (Q1 2025). The CPI has been measured at 103.5, […]

Tristan’s New Solar Electricity Project gets underway Report from Head of Tourism Kelly Green with photos from Administrator Philip Kendall and Paul Repetto.   Over the past year, during routine maintenance work, it became clear that Tristan da Cunha’s five electrical substations required significant refurbishment. Substations are a vital part […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 24 April 2025   New confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) cases   On 23 April 2025 swabs from 1 dead gull found at Megabid returned positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza.   A level 1 response will be followed which means adhering to biosecurity […]

Enhanced Marine Protected Area Measures Come into Force in South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands   April 22, 2025   The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is pleased to announce that enhanced Marine Protected Area (MPA) measures have officially come into force today (22nd April), following the […]

  A Candlelit Vigil to honour victims and survivors of domestic violence will take place on Saturday, 03 May 2025, at 19:00 at the Jamestown Market   This solemn event is part of St Helena’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness for White Ribbon Day, a global movement dedicated to ending […]

The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs When to vote and what to vote on: The case for referendums in small states By: Debbie Ransome: 24 April When can a small state use a referendum which serves the aspirations of its people? What wording do you put on the ballot form […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   1 April 2025   Dr Andrea Clausen begins work as FIG Chief Executive   Dr Andrea Clausen officially begins her work today (1 April 2025) as the Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Chief Executive.   She was appointed in October 2024 to be the next […]

Behind the big blue door: the workshop helping to drive Antarctic science   28 March, 2025 BAS News Stories Long reads There’s more machinery than you think involved in running an Antarctic research station – and keeping the vehicles moving are a team of hardy and inventive engineers. Ben Norrish […]

SHG SIGNS CONTRACT FOR NEW PRISON DESIGN AND SUPERVISE   On 28 March 2025, Chief Secretary, Susan O’Bey signed a contract on behalf of SHG with One Creative Environments Ltd (ONE) to design and supervise the construction of a new prison at Bottom Woods.       The design phase […]

COUNCILLOR GILLIAN BROOKS ATTENDS COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION EVENT     Councillor Gillian Brooks departed the island on Saturday 29 March to represent St Helena at the CPA Small Branches Workshop entitled “Strong and Independent Parliaments in Small Jurisdictions” taking place in Douglas, Isle Of Man, from 1-3 April 2025. The CPA Small Branches […]

Editor’s note:  The 41% Tariff imposed on the Falkland Islands constitutes recognition that they are not part of Argentina, let alone Tierra Del Fuego.  Our trade with the US is microscopic and I do not understand how the Falklands could have ripped off the US.  It is understood that one […]

  FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT 03 April 2025   Community Views survey on equalities in the Falkland Islands Report available   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has committed to working with the community to advance equality and tackle the inequalities that exist in our society.   FIG wants to […]

From Falklands to Bermuda: the new Deputy Governor   Jonathan Bell, Assistant News Editor, Royal Gazette   Senior diplomat: Dave Morgan has been announced as the next Deputy Governor of Bermuda (Photograph supplied)   A senior diplomat has been announced in the role of Deputy Governor of Bermuda. Andrew Murdoch, […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 7 April 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu)   Results for the week commencing 31/03/25 Swabs taken: 0   Negative: 0 Positive: 0   Pending: 0   Declarations in place Review date FK/404/24 Yorke Bay gentoo colony – level 1 follow biosecurity […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 7 April 2025 Launch of Trauma Risk Management (TRiM)   Today, 7 April 2025, the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) officially launches its Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) policy for government employees.   Originating in the UK Armed Forces, TRiM is an evidence-based post-incident management process designed […]

Falkland Islands Development Corporation   PRESS STATEMENT Monday 7 th April 2025     Falkland Islands Development Corporation Announces Request for Proposal (RFP) for New Marina Feasibility Study.   Stanley, Falkland Islands – Monday 7 th April 2025 – The Falkland Islands Development Corporation (FIDC) has today issued a Request […]

New seabed geology maps to enable long term conservation around Ascension Island   BGS deliver the first marine geology and habitat maps for one of the World’s largest marine protected areas. 01/04/2025 By BGS Press     The Ascension Island Marine Protected Area (MPA) is one of the largest areas of […]

RECEPTION HELD IN PALACE OF WESTMINSTER TO CELEBRATE ST HELENA’S CLOUD FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT   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, […]

CFL acquire Falkland’s container vessel MV Unispirit Monday 7th April 2025 The Board of Consolidated Fisheries Ltd (CFL) are delighted to announce the acquisition of MV Unispirit. The vessel was handed over to new ownership in Montevideo on Monday 7th April, 2025. This marks a significant moment for the Islands; […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   8 April 2025 VSAT Public Consultation Period Extended   The public consultation period on the proposed changes to the policy that guides the issuing of VSAT licences and the associated fee level has been extended by a month.   The proposed changes were considered […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT   10 April 2025   Last chance to submit views on changes to the National Minimum Wage Accommodation Offset   The consultation on changes to the National Minimum Wage accommodation offset is closing this Sunday, 13th April 2025. Employees and Employers are encouraged to submit their views […]

New Sea Rescue vessel arrives on Island   9 April 2025 Government, Press Release     Saturday 29 March 2025 marked the arrival of the AIG Sea & Land Rescue service’s new rescue vessel, “Ascension Guardian”. This cutting-edge vessel replaces our current RHIB, “Ocean Sprinter”, which has been in service […]

New signs help safe passage for spawning land crabs   9 April 2025 Conservation, Press Release     Thanks to Darwin funding, the AIG Conservation team, supported by the Operations and Facilities team, has installed new signage in Two Boats and Travellers.   The signs were installed on through routes […]

Pan Am Nature Reserve Improvements   9 April 2025   Conservation, Press Release   Works conducted to make the reserve safer for nesting turtles The Ascension Island Government Conservation and Fisheries Directorate (AIGCFD) has been working with island stakeholders at the United States Space Force (USSF) to make amendments to […]

BORDER FORCE UK TO DELIVER CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION TRAINING FOLLOWING BIOT MIGRANT AGREEMENT   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 […]

Red Lion Archway Repairs Complete   9 April 2025 Government, Press Release   Complicated repairs completed by skilled AIG team     AIG is pleased to confirm that the repairs to the Red Lion Archway on Green Mountain have been completed. Extensive damage had been caused to the structure of […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   24 March 2025   Confirmed case of avian influenza (bird flu) – Moss Side Farm and Steeple Jason Island   On Friday 21st March 2025 swabs that were taken from dead penguins at the penguin colony at North Pond on Moss Side farm returned a positive result for HPAI.  Swabs […]

Groundfish survey reveals key insights into South Georgia’s marine life   21 March, 2025 BAS News stories   The waters surrounding South Georgia, nestled beneath glaciated mountains, are among the most biologically rich in the Southern Ocean. In February, a team of scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and […]

UPDATES TO ST HELENA’S FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT   On 21 January 2025, Executive Council approved the Financial Services Regulation Policy 2025. The Financial Services Regulation Policy aims to modernise selected parts of our financial services regulatory framework. It is driven by the Sustainable Economic Development Strategy (SEDS) 2023-2033, as well as […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT IMPORTATION OF POTATOES FROM MV HONDIUS (TRISTAN DA CUNHA)   The public are advised that the MV Hondius is due to arrive at St Helena from Tristan da Cunha on or around Sunday 13 April 2025.   Individuals expecting to receive potatoes from Tristan da Cunha are reminded that a valid […]

  Falkland Islands’ $1.4. billion oil project remains on track for FID in mid-2025   Business Developments & Projects   March 24, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic   Israel’s Navitas Petroleum is still anticipating a final investment decision (FID) for Phase 1 of its giant oil project in the North Falkland Basin […]

    24 March 2025   Scheduled maintenance on Malo Bridge   The PWD Highways Section would like to advise the public that maintenance to the Malo Bridge is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 26th March 2025.   To enable this essential maintenance, the bridge will be closed to all […]

ST HELENA GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON NEW COMMUNICATIONS BILL 2025   The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the launch of a public consultation on the proposed Communications Bill 2025, which aims to modernise the island’s telecommunications regulatory framework to support digital transformation and economic growth.   […]

Groundbreaking conservation research: DZS field study protects penguins in the Falkland Islands   March 24, 2025 05:46 AM   By Sarah Culton, Communications Manager, Detroit Zoological Society/Crain’s Content Studio Credit: Detroit Zoological Society:  DZS zookeepers and veterinary staff visited the islands to study wild penguin health.   The Falkland Islands are home […]

MINISTER ELLICK’S UK VISIT DELAYED   Please be advised that the previously announced visit of Minister Jeffrey Ellick to the UK has been delayed. This delay is due to a processing issue in South Africa, which is currently being addressed.   #StHelena #ElectedMembers #Overseasvisit www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ www.twitter.com/StHelenaGovt   SHG 26 March […]

  St Helena: CAREERS FAIR 2025   On Thursday 20 March 2025, the Education Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE), presented a successful Careers Fair 2025. The fair provided a valuable platform for members of the public, students, and job seekers to explore career opportunities on St Helena.         Held […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   25 March 2025   Become a blood donor   Are you aged between 18 and 65? Are you in good health? Do you want to be able to help patients during a major emergency?   Now is your chance to help KEMH and […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   27 March 2025   FIG response to ongoing Royal Falkland Islands Police investigation   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has been informed by the Royal Falkland Islands Police (RFIP) about an ongoing police investigation.  The Government will provide RFIP with any assistance they require […]

Visit of the SH Diana, March 2025 Report from Cynthia Green The following passengers were able to get passage on the cruise ship SH Diana, which was visiting Tristan: Islanders Rodney Green, Sarah & Connor Glass-Green; and Randall & Chantelle Repetto. Sarah, Rodney and Connor are coming to the Falklands. […]

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 […]

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING   THURSDAY 27 MARCH 2025   The first sitting of the twentieth meeting of St Helena Legislative Council will take place on Thursday, 27 March 2025, at 10am, in the Council Chamber.   The meeting will be broadcast live via South Atlantic Media Services (SAMS) Radio 1.   […]

How conservation work on Tristan da Cunha is helping break down barriers   Discover how work to protect one of the world’s biggest marine reserves is making waves for women too.   Fri 7th Mar 2025/RSPB   Tristan da Cunha   In this feature for International Women’s Day 2025, the […]

PRIMARY SCHOOL REORGANISATION DECISION   The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) has been working with stakeholders to review our primary school structure. A critical priority is to shape our primary provision to meet the educational needs of our children. Currently, we have a number of challenges in our primary […]

The Falkland Islands retain their global A+ rating   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce that S&P Global Ratings have confirmed that the sovereign rating for the Falkland Islands remains at A+ with a stable outlook.   The A+ investment grade credit rating means that the government […]

Antarctica’s oldest ice heading to Europe   19 March, 2025 BAS News stories   The oldest ice ever extracted from Antarctica is on its way to Europe, marking a major milestone in climate science. The ice cores, obtained through the Beyond EPICA – Oldest Ice project, are currently being transported […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT 20 March 2025   Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Ordinance Consultation Report available   A public consultation was recently held by the Falkland Islands Government Department of Health and Social Services regarding the introduction of a Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Ordinance (MCO) […]

MINISTER ELLICK TO DEPART FOR OVERSEAS VISIT   Minister Jeffrey Ellick will depart the island on Saturday, 22 March 2025 to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Small Branches Workshop on ‘Strong and Independent Parliaments in Small Jurisdictions’. This workshop will take place from 01 to 03 April 2025 in […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 10 March 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu)   Results for the week commencing 03/03/25 Swabs taken: 3   Negative: 0 Positive: 1 (Cape Dolphin) Pending: 3 (1 retest from previous week) Declarations in place Review date FK/404/24 Yorke Bay gentoo colony […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY   PUBLIC STATEMENT   10 March 2025   The Legislative Assembly marks Commonwealth Day   Today the Falkland Islands proudly joins nations across the globe in celebrating Commonwealth Day, reaffirming our shared values of democracy, peace, and cooperation with the 56 member states of the Commonwealth. […]

VSAT Public Consultation Launched   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is seeking views from the public on the proposed changes to the policy that guides the issuing of VSAT licences and the associated fee level.   The proposed changes were recently considered by Executive Council in response to the community petition […]

A new chapter for Rothera Research Station: inside the Operations Tower   7 March, 2025 Rothera   As Rothera Research Station continues its modernisation programme, Matt Hughes, Tower Operations Supervisor, shares his thoughts on the transition to our new Operations Tower, marking a significant milestone in Antarctic aviation history.   A room […]

INCREASED DEMAND FOR EMERGENCY DENTAL SERVICES   The Health and Social Care Portfolio would like to advise the public that they are currently experiencing a significant increase of demand on dental services, particularly during the emergency dental slots each morning. Due to the high demand for emergency dental services we […]

  LOCAL AGENCIES ENHANCE MAJOR INCIDENT RESPONSE CAPABILITIES THROUGH IPAS-FUNDED MAGIC TRAINING   Representatives from key agencies including Fire and Rescue Service, Emergency Planning, Immigration, Communications Hub, Royal St Helena Police, St Helena Airport, Governor’s Office, Health and Social Care, Port Control, Environment, Natural Resources and Planning, Education, and Solomon and […]

Tristan da Cunha: 2025 Island Council Election Results Administrator Philip Kendall announced the results in a Public Notice published on 6th March:   In accordance with the provisions of the First Schedule to the Island Council Ordinance, I Philip Kendall, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha, hereby declare the following results […]

Ancient wind patterns reveal future climate risks 11 March, 2025 News stories A new study has revealed significant changes in the strength and position of the Southern Hemisphere westerly winds over the past 11,000 years.   Researchers, including those from British Antarctic Survey (BAS), found that these winds were stronger […]

ZOOPLANKTON SURVEYS WITHIN ST HELENA’S INSHORE WATERS     St Helena Government would like to invite suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders for the following contract:   ENRP20-2024/25 – Zooplankton Surveys within St Helena’s Inshore Waters   Copies of the tender document can be obtained from the Procurement Officer, Tiffany […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMME – MIDDLE LANDING STEPS   The Programme Management Office would like to advise the public that the Middle Landing Steps will be closed to the public for a period of 6 weeks, commencing Wednesday, 12 March 2025.   The lower step require further works […]

COMMONWEALTH DAY 2025 CELEBRATED ON ST HELENA   St Helena celebrated Commonwealth Day 2025 yesterday with assemblies at Prince Andrew School (PAS) and the three island primary schools, as well as a flag raising ceremony held at Plantation House. This year’s theme, ‘Together We Thrive’, highlights the shared values of Commonwealth […]

Care services in the Falklands take giant leap forward with official opening of Tussac House   The delivery of Care Services in the Falkland Islands has taken a giant leap forward with the official opening today of Tussac House, the Islands’ first purpose-built assisted living facility.     The Falklands […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT   12 March 2025   Mental Health Survey Results   As part of the on-going anti-stigma in mental health campaign a survey was undertaken in 2024 to gather some baseline evidence around stigma present in the Falkland Islands community in relation to mental ill health. […]

  PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL REORGANISATION INFORMATION AND SUPPORT DAY   It has become necessary to make a further change to the published term times for the current academic year (2024-25) for primary schools only. This change is to facilitate our primary schools to prepare for the forthcoming on-island training from […]

From Ascension Island to the Judicial Institute – Meet Lady Drummond   Lady Drummond has been appointed as the new Chair of the Judicial Institute, replacing Lord Beckett who stood down following his appointment as Lord Justice Clerk.   Vice-Chair since 2023, Lady Drummond brings a wealth of experience to […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   13 March 2025 Radio Services Outages   BFBS are upgrading the transmission equipment at their site behind the West Store at MPC.   This third and final phase of the work is scheduled for 0830hrs on Tuesday 18th March lasting until around 1600hrs.  This […]

ST HELENA EMERGENCY SERVICES ROLLS OUT WHAT3WORDS LOCATION TECHNOLOGY    St Helena Emergency Services has announced the rollout of innovative location technology, what3words. Adding what3words to its toolkit will help pinpoint 999 callers’ exact locations, and ensure resources can be dispatched directly to the scene.   When calling the emergency number (999), one […]

Executive Council decision on VSAT Select Committee recommendations   At an extraordinary meeting of Executive Council on 28 February, Members discussed a paper on proposals for consideration following the recommendations of the Select Committee in relation to   VSAT Licensing. The resolutions made by Executive Council include:   That Executive […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT     Anti-Stigma In Mental Health Champions Training   Update from the FIG Public Health Unit on the Mental Health Champions Training initiative: As we continue to develop the anti-stigma in mental health project, we are pleased following the earlier online information session held […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 03 March 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu)   Results for the week commencing 24/02/25 Swabs taken: 2   Negative: 0 Positive: 0 Pending: 2 Declarations in place Review date FK/404/24 Yorke Bay gentoo colony – level 1 follow biosecurity guidance review […]

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME SAFETY AUDIT OF ST HELENA’S MARITIME ADMINISTRATION   The St Helena Government (SHG) welcomed the proxy audit carried out in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS).   St Helena is part of the Red Ensign Group having a Category 2 Ship Registry […]

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – NON – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR   St Helena Government (SHG) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested persons to undertake the role of Non-Executive Director (NED) on the boards of State-Owned Entities (SOEs) and entities in which SHG has an equity interest.   As an SHG-appointed NED […]

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST –MEMBER OF THE ST HELENA MEDIA COMMISSION   His Excellency the Governor intends to appoint a member to the St Helena Media Commission. This position is not open to members of the Legislative Council or the Public Service.   The duties of the St Helena Media Commission […]

EDUCATION REVIEW MEETINGS UPDATE   The Education, Skills, and Employment Portfolio (ESE) has concluded a series of community engagement meetings to provide updates on the St Helena Education Review. These sessions, held on 10, 24, and 25 February, 2025, demonstrated strong community interest and generated valuable feedback.   The review, […]

Owen Glass youngest person ever to speak in Commons   Report and photos from Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy   Owen Glass delivering his speech at the famous Despatch Box on the floor of the House of Commons and making history as the youngest person ever to speak in […]

BAS scientist awarded Geological Society Medal   27 February, 2025 BAS News stories   Congratulations to Professor Kate Hendry who has been awarded The Geological Society’s Bigsby Medal for eminent services to geology. The announcement was made today (26 February 2025).     Kate is a chemical oceanographer and marine biogeochemist at […]

  FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 05 March 2025   New confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) cases   Today 05 March 2025 swabs from 3 of a few gentoos penguins found dead at Laskaridis acreages colony on Cape Dolphin returned positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza.   A level 1 response […]

Q&A with BAS oceanographer Dr Andrew Meijers These answers may be reproduced by the media as quotes, attributed to Andrew.   Where is the iceberg now?   “The iceberg is grounded on the continental shelf of the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, about 90km from land.”   What is currently […]

World’s largest iceberg grounds near sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia   4 March, 2025 BAS News stories     ANTARCTICA: The world’s largest and oldest iceberg A23a has finally come to a standstill as it appears to have run aground near the sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia.   The giant […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMME JAMESTOWN RUN RAILING PROJECT COMPLETED AND REOPENED   The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the railing installation project at the Jamestown Run, located adjacent to the Duke of Edinburgh Playground.   Following an open procurement exercise in […]

Tristan da Cunha: 2025 Island Council Election Results Administrator Philip Kendall announced the results in a Public Notice published on 6th March: In accordance with the provisions of the First Schedule to the Island Council Ordinance, I Philip Kendall, Administrator of Tristan da Cunha, hereby declare the following results have […]

  Tristan da Cunha: 2025 Election Day   Report and photos from Tristan da Cunha Administrator Philip Kendall   Voting got underway on Wednesday 5th March 2025 to elect a new Island Council and choose a Chief Islander to serve for three years.   Islanders in Cape Town, the UK […]

Travel Credit Scheme Reminder Electoral Registration – Canvass 2025   Members of the Travel Credit Scheme are kindly reminded that those members over the age of 18 must remain registered on the Register of Electors to accrue Travel Credits and make claims.   Any adult over the age of 18 […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   06 March 2025 MiPlayer     Falkland Islands Government are aware of on-going issues on certain browsers and smart TV’s in accessing the MiPlayer service.   A ticket has been opened with BFBS technical support and it is hoped that this will be […]

The Antarctic Ozone Hole Is Under Repair Thanks to Reduced CFCs   Learn about the ozone hole above Antarctica that is now confirmed to be shrinking due to reductions of harmful chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere.   By Jack Knudson   Mar 6, 2025 10:50 PMMar 6, 2025 10:48 PM     […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   SALE OF RADIO ST HELENA’S VINYL RECORD COLLECTION   The Central Support Service invites bids for the vinyl record collection which was the property of the former ‘Radio St Helena’.   The collection is offered for sale on an ‘as is’ basis as one lot of approximately […]

PRINCE ANDREW SCHOOL HOLDS ANNUAL CERTIFICATE AND AWARDS CEREMONY   On Friday, 28 February 2025, students, parents, and distinguished guests gathered in the Prince Andrew School (PAS) Hall for the annual Certificate and Awards Ceremony. This special event honoured the hard work and achievements of students.       The […]

  Two new Trawlers for the Falkland Islands Ship Registry   Falkland Islands Maritime Authority   The Falkland Islands Maritime Authority (FIMA) proudly welcomes the homecoming of two Falklands-flagged trawlers, Argos Berbes and Prion. Both vessels have been granted licenses to participate in the highly anticipated loligo fishing season, which […]

  FALKLAND ISLANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC STATEMENT   24 February 2025   Legislative Assembly marks the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine     Today marks three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that has brought immense suffering to the Ukrainian people.   The Legislative Assembly of […]

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR UK STATE (2026 NEW YEAR HONOURS) AND ST HELENA NATIONAL AWARDS   Nominations are now being invited for the following awards.   UK STATE AWARDS – 2026 NEW YEAR HONOURS    Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over […]

From Fine Dining to Frozen Frontiers: Life as an Antarctic Chef   21 February, 2025 BAS News stories, Staff features   Meet Olivier Hubert, the chef bringing culinary excellence to the bottom of the world at British Antarctic Survey’s research stations. From crafting 5,000-calorie meals for polar scientists to hosting […]

Scientists Detect Massive Methane Leaks In Antarctica, Raising Climate Concerns By MI News NetworkFebruary 25, 2025 Shipping News   Image Credits: CSIC/X   A team of Spanish scientists have discovered large methane gas emissions from the Antarctica seabed, raising serious concerns about climate change and potential underwater landslides.   The […]

Dutch Tall Ship Oosterschelde Triumphs Over the Treacherous Waters of Cape Horn during DARWIN200 Conservation Voyage   News provided by EIN Presswire Feb 21, 2025, 6:29 AM ET     Photo by Josh Clarke, Oosterschelde approach to Hobart on DARWIN200 Voyage DARWIN200 conservation voyage retraces Charles Darwin’s route aboard historic […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 24 February 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu)   Results for the week commencing 17/02/25 Swabs taken: 1 7 tested from previous weeks Negative: 6 Positive: 1 – Declaration to follow, awaiting further information Pending: 1 Declarations in place Review date FK/404/24 […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   25 February 2025   New confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) cases   On 19 February 2025 swabs from two skuas found dead on Bleaker Island returned positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza.   A level 1 response will be followed which means adhering to […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 26 February 2025   Volunteers Required – Community Member on the Environmental Committee   Are you interested in the management and conservation of the environment of the Falkland Islands? Would you like to have some involvement in:   The Invasive Research Licences process, The […]

FAPESP Program for the South Atlantic and Antarctica launches new call for proposals   Versão em português     PROASA’s second opportunity to promote research focuses on themes that still represent gaps in the methodological and infrastructure advances of ocean research; There will be two cycles, one in April and […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 26 February 2025   Electoral Registration – Canvass 2025 and Further Information   On Monday 17 March 2025 all households should receive a Form V “Request for information from householders” in the post. If your household does not receive one or if you require […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 27 February 2025   New vision for Falklands energy agreed   A new vision for how the Falkland Islands will achieve its energy ambitions has been approved by Executive Council.   The new Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan outline the path for the Falkland Islands […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   27 February 2025   Loligo fishing season to open on 1 March   Following discussions with the fishing industry, the Falkland Islands Government Fisheries Department has confirmed that the Loligo fishing season will begin on 1 March.   The season had originally been due to […]

FIG response to outcome of Baby Aspyn Hercules Inquest   Following the conclusions given by HM Coroner on 27th February 2025 at the Inquest touching the death of Aspyn Dottie Hercules, The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) wish to extend our sincere condolences to the parents and family of Baby […]

CRUISE SHIP AZAMARA QUEST The cruise ship Azamara Quest will arrive in St Helena at 08:00 on Saturday 01 March 2025. There are 607 passengers on board.   James Bay is currently experiencing rough, swelly seas which is forecast to persist throughout the weekend. Consequently, the Captain, in liaison with Port Control, […]

Young Gibraltarians represent community at London international political events   By Guest Contributors   27th February 2025   Three young people were selected to represent Gibraltar at international political events in London this week.   The first event was the UK Overseas Territories Association’s [UKOTA] Youth Summit, held on Thursday, […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   17 February 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu)   Results for the week commencing 10/02/25 Swabs taken: 3 Negative: 0 Positive: 0 Pending: 7 (from this and the previous 2 weeks. Testing will occur this week) Declarations in place Review date […]

Cyber Security Awareness Campaign Follow-Up Survey   In light of the Equiano internet cable project enabling faster and less restricted internet access, St. Helena Government (SHG) launched a Cyber Security Awareness and Training Campaign in February 2023.   Led by Cyber Security Awareness and Training Officer, Gareth Drabble, this campaign […]

APPRENTICESHIP WEEK CELEBRATED ON ST HELENA: 10 – 16 FEBRUARY   This week, 10 to 16 February, marks Apprenticeship Week, a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of apprenticeships to both individuals and the community. Career Access St Helena (CAS) is proud to highlight the numerous benefits of apprenticeship programmes […]

WATCH LIST MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) SIGNED BETWEEN ST HELENA AND UKG – 12 FEBRUARY 2025   A Press Statement on 17 October 2024 highlighted that SHG and the UK Government (UKG) had approved an arrangement in regards to the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)/Chagos Archipelago.   On Wednesday, 12 […]

New map of South Orkney Islands published for the first time in 40 years   13 February, 2025 News stories   A new map of the South Orkney Islands has been released by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) – the first UK published, topographic map of the region in almost 40 […]

Half-mast Tribute for Ian Hansen   By J Brock (FINN)   The Falklands have lost former MLA Mr Ian Hansen to ill health on Sunday, 16 February 2025 at his family home in Hill Cove, West Falkland. “Ian committed many years of his life to serving our community. His love […]

MINISTER’S QUESTION TIME   TUESDAY 25th February 2025   The eighteenth meeting of Ministers Question Time will take place on Tuesday 25th February 2025 at 10:00 in the Council Chamber. This meeting is open to the public and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1.   The topic for this meeting […]

Against the Wind: Meet Leiv Poncet, High-Latitude Voyager   Solo sailor Leiv Poncet, winner of the 2024 Blue Water Medal, explores Earth’s most remote waters with quiet determination. By Ellen C. Massey February 19, 2025   Poncet in Canada’s Haida Gwaii archipelago. Ellen C. Massey   38-foot rugged steel cutter pulled up to […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   CAREERS FAIR 2025   The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) will be hosting Careers Fair 2025 on Thursday, 20 March 2025 at New Horizons and the Leisure Park. The fair will open at 11:00 and close at 19:00. Emergency Services will be located in the Mule […]

2025 Island Council election candidates announced       Public Notice issued on 19th February 2025 from Administrator Philip Kendall Confirmation of candidates for the 2025 Tristan da Cunha Island Council Elections   I am very pleased to report that in accordance with Schedule 1, Section (4), the following candidates have […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT 7 February 2025   Falkland Islands Government Launches Land Recovery Programme Consultation   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) has launched a public consultation to help shape a Land Recovery Programme. This initiative is aimed at supporting farmers and other land managers in restoring degraded land, […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 10 February 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu)   Results for the week commencing 03/02/25 Swabs taken: 1 Negative: 0 Positive: 0 Pending: 3 (2 from the previous week plus 1 from this week) Declarations in place Review date FK/404/24 Yorke Bay […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 10 February 2025   Consultation begins on Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Legislation   The Falkland Islands Government is planning to introduce Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty legislation to the Falkland Islands. The Ordinance will introduce to the Falkland Islands a legal […]

GENERAL ELECTION 2025   Following discussions with Chief Minister Julie Thomas, HE Governor Nigel Phillips CBE has agreed, at the Chief Minister’s request, that the St Helena Legislative Council be dissolved on Monday 30 June, with a General Election scheduled to take place on Wednesday 03 September 2025.   Section […]

ST HELENA GOVERNMENT AND BANK OF SAINT HELENA SEEKING FEEDBACK ON BANKING SERVICES ON ST HELENA.   The St Helena Government (SHG) and the Bank of Saint Helena (BOSH) would like to remind residents, businesses, and other users of banking services that they are still seeking feedback on the use […]

Confusion on the Falkland Islands Over Status of Starlink’s Broadband Monday, Feb 10th, 2025 Link News Good news, SpaceX’s global Starlink broadband network is currently listed as finally coming to the poorly served Falkland Islands, which is a British Overseas Territory, sometime in 2025. Bad news, the service is already being used […]

New study reveals what brings rainfall to ice shelves in West Antarctica   11 February, 2025 BAS Press releases   Extreme precipitation events in Antarctica, which are mostly dominated by snowfall due to sub-zero temperatures, also include rainfall, according to new research.   BAS scientists studying atmospheric rivers – narrow […]

CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS – MARCH 2025   Constituents are invited to attend the district meetings to be hosted by Councillors later this month. These will have a largely open agenda to enable constituents to make their priorities known, put forward suggestions and ask questions. Feedback will be provided on matters raised […]

St Helena Airport Report – Value for money Date: 12 Feb 2025 Topics: Managing major projects, Project and service delivery Departments: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office   Background to the report St Helena, together with Ascension Island and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha, form one of the UK’s 14 overseas territories. St Helena […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 12 February 2025 107 Eun Hae Grounding Update   The jigger 107 Eun Hae remains grounded off Settlement Cove, Saunders Island, with 38 crew onboard, with no injuries sustained.   The vessel has shifted over time with the wind conditions and tidal variation and her list […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 13 February 2025   107 Eun Hae Jigger Re-floated   Following a multi-agency operation extending over several days, the jigger 107 Eun Hae was re-floated just before 09:00 this morning, with no injuries and no apparent pollution.   The vessel is now at anchor in […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   EDUCATION REVIEW PUBLIC MEETINGS   The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio will hold a public meeting on 25 February at 19:00 in the Main Hall at Prince Andrew School. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the community with an update on the Education Review’s interim findings and […]

Health (Emergency Measures for Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases) Order 2022   articles 6(2) and (3)   Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza – Revocation of Declaration of infected place   This is a revocation of a declaration of infected place by Andrea Patricia Clausen, Director of Natural Resources under article 6(2) of […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 03 February 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu) Declarations   Results for the fortnight commencing 27/01/25 Swabs taken: 2 Negative: 0 Positive: 0 Pending: 2 Declarations in place Review date FK/404/24 Yorke Bay gentoo colony – level 1 follow biosecurity guidance review […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 4 February 2025 HSBC Private Banking UK takes over management of Falkland Islands Government portfolio The management of the Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) investment fund portfolio of £400m has been awarded to HSBC Private Banking UK (HSBC) after a competitive process.   FIG reviews its […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT 4 February 2025   Summary findings from salmon-farming scoping exercise   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is in the process of considering the potential for the future development of large-scale, commercial salmon-farming activities in Falkland Islands waters. An in-depth public consultation on a set of […]

FIG response to Starlink email notification   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is aware that Starlink yesterday issued a notification to some of its users, indicating their intent to disable services due to the Falkland Islands not being an authorised territory.   Despite the wording of the communication from Starlink, […]

Mission to Antarctica seeks answers to critical questions about nutrients and carbon   5 February, 2025 BAS Press releases   Scientists return to the Southern Ocean this week (5 February 2025), as part of the BIOPOLE project, to answer fundamental questions about how nutrients drive the global carbon cycle and ocean ecosystems. […]

FORMAL LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING   THURSDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2025   The first sitting of the nineteenth meeting of St Helena Legislative Council will take place on Thursday, 13 February 2025, at 10am, in the Council Chamber.   The meeting will be broadcast live via South Atlantic Media Services (SAMS) Radio […]

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL APPROVES PROPERTY PURCHASE AND DISPOSAL POLICY 2024   Following an extensive period of public consultation, on Tuesday 21 January 2025, Executive Council approved the Property Purchase and Disposal Policy 2024 (PDPP). The Property Service, part of St Helena Government’s (SHG) Economic Development Portfolio, is now using the policy […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT REMINDER OF PEAKS NATIONAL PARK CLOSURE   The public are reminded that the Peaks National Park (PNP) is closed and will remain so for at least the next few months. The continued closure is necessary to minimise the spread of the plant pathogens that are present within the […]

We Value Your feedback!     In 2021, St Helena Government (SHG) initiated a ‘live’ Service Delivery Survey to gauge customer satisfaction of services offered by SHG. This user-friendly survey is still‘live’ and gives customers a chance to rate the services that SHG offers and provide feedback on how they […]

2025 Island Council Election Public Notice published by Tristan Administrator Philip Kendall on 5th February 2025.   Photo by Julia Gunther of Island Councillors in the Council Chamber on 27th September 2024 Left to right: Back: Warren Glass, Terence Green, Rodney Green, Chief Islander James Glass and Conrad Glass; Front: […]

ST HELENA GOVERNMENT APOLOGISES TO EVENT ORGANISERS   With reference to the TC Job Vacancy advert, for the Head of Tourism, St Helena Government (SHG) wishes to issue an apology to the organisers of the Cape to St Helena Yacht Race, St Helena’s Day Celebrations, Festival of Lights and Carnival […]

FIG RESPONDS TO JUSTICE 4 PATIENTS SUPREME COURT CLAIM   By J Brock (FINN)   (Info taken from the Falklands Radio Broadcast on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 at the 1817 Broadcast.)   On Tuesday, 21 January 2025 the Justice4Patients Group filed a claim with the supreme Court of the Falkland […]

New Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services Appointed   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Daly-Llamosa as the new Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services.   Maeve currently holds the role of Head of Policy and has worked for FIG since […]

Russian discovery of a 511 billion barrel oil deposit in Antarctica: major climate and geopolitical stakes   | The Daily Galaxy –Great Discoveries Channel© Daily Galaxy     So, here’s the scoop: a major oil discovery in Antarctica has got everyone buzzing, and it’s stirring up quite a debate about the […]

Minimum Wage Consultation: What It Means For You   The St Helena Government is currently consulting on a new minimum wage trajectory for the next three year period. This started in December with employers and continues into January 2025 with sessions planned for employees and the general public.   Your […]

Squid freezer trawler to operate off Falkland Islands Baird Marine 22 Jan 2025 South Atlantic Squid, a joint venture fishing company formed by Spanish company Copemar and Falkland Islands-based Beauchene Fishing, recently took delivery of a new stern freezer trawler built by Armon Shipyard of Spain. Hadassa Bay has an LOA […]

  Update on avian influenza (bird flu) Declarations   Results for the fortnight commencing 20/01/25 Swabs taken: 0 Negative: 0 Positive: 0 Pending: 0 Declarations in place Review date FK/369/24 Volunteer Point – level 3 restrictions Cow Bay, no non-essential access.  Volunteer Green reduced to level 1, follow biosecurity guidance […]

The Falkland Islands Government Equalities Project Launches Equalities Focus Groups       The Falkland Islands Government Equalities Project will be holding several ‘Equalities Focus Groups’ throughout February.   What is a Focus Group?   Focus groups are facilitated group discussions. They allow for shared experiences of people with similar […]

KEMH laboratory receives UKAS accreditation   The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is pleased to announce that its food and water laboratory has received accreditation from the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).   The laboratory has been accredited to international standards (ISO) in accordance with International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017 […]

KEMH inspection report received   The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) wish to provide a further update on the previously advertised hospital inspection which occurred between Tuesday 12th November and Monday 18th November 2024.   The inspection team was co-ordinated by the UK Health Security Agency. As previously announced the focus […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY PUBLIC STATEMENT 27 January 2025   Legislative Assembly affirms statement of commitment for Holocaust Memorial Day in the Falklands In commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly affirms its commitment to the principles of Holocaust Memorial Day, observed annually on 27 January.   […]

Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Press Statement   January 24, 2025   The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands is aware of and closely monitoring the movement of iceberg A23a. Icebergs are a regular occurrence in the Southern Ocean, and we anticipate A23a […]

Sheep Shearing Day January 2025 Report from Kelly Green with additional photos from Philip Kendall & Odile Cesari On Saturday 25th January 2025, Tristan celebrated its beloved Annual Sheep Shearing Day – a much-anticipated event filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. Families gathered at the sheep pen to shear […]

Mapping Antarctica’s hidden ice-free lands: A blueprint for conservation   by University of New South Wales     Antarctica, often regarded as the planet’s last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary biodiversity and contribute to global diversity and environmental stability. These ecosystems, which occupy permanently ice-free land covering less […]

ST HELENA GOVERNMENT SIGNS CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A LONG-TERM WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE ISLAND   The St Helena Government (SHG) has entered into a contract with Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd (JBA) to develop a Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP) for St Helena. This plan is essential for managing […]

CAPE HORN COURT WAS THE SITE OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE COORDINATION COMMISSION OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM Radio Polar   During 2024, the committee also held sessions in Puerto Natales, Porvenir and Punta Arenas. ​The president of the Court of Appeals of Punta Arenas, Inés Recart Parra, was […]

Ancient Antarctic ice loss offers insights into future climate scenarios   29 January, 2025 BAS News stories   Scientists from the University of Cambridge and British Antarctic Survey have used ice core records to draw new conclusions about how Antarctica was affected by increased global temperatures over 100,000 years ago. […]

  Ferry Service VHF Radio Working Channel   28 January 2025   Port Control would like to advise all users of the Ferry Service that the vessel/operator will be operating on the working channel (VHF 12). This is to reduce the volume of radio traffic on channel 16 (which is […]

Consultancy Advice for the Divestment of Government Shareholdings   27 January 2025   St Helena Government (SHG) is the owner of four state corporations and the majority shareholder of Solomon & Company.  SHG wishes to explore options for the potential divestment of its shareholding either in whole or in part […]

SHG Responds to Inflation Increase   27 January 2025   Earlier today the Statistics Office published the Q4 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) which shows inflation for the year to Q4 2024 has increased to 8.2% which is driven largely by:   increases in electricity prices in January and July, […]

Viral Photo: French Ballerina Dances on Ship’s Bow in Antarctica By J Brock (FINN)   The viral photo: Both Victoria Dauberville, and her husband Matheu Forget explained the image was not AI-generated, and described how they filmed it.  Photo © Matheu Forget   French dancer and choreographer, Victoria Dauberville, danced […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 20 January 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu) Declarations   Results for the week commencing 13/01/25 Swabs taken: 4 Negative: 3 Positive: 1 Pending: 0 Declarations in place Review date FK/369/24 Volunteer Point – level 3 restrictions Cow Bay, no non-essential access.  […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT 20 January 2025   New step towards protection for domestic abuse victims   The Falkland Islands is due to take a significant step forward in safeguarding its residents by enacting the Domestic Abuse (Civil and Family Proceedings) Ordinance, which comes into effect on 3rd February.   […]

Seriously remote working – applications open for jobs in Antarctica   20 January, 2025 BAS Press releases     This Blue Monday (20 January), escape the ordinary and apply for the job of a lifetime in Antarctica. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for people to work at its research […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   UNLAWFUL DEPOSIT OF WASTE MATERIAL AND USE OF CROWN LAND   The Property Service wishes to raise awareness and encourage responsible land use and waste disposal behaviour within the community. Together we can ensure St Helena is a great place to live for all.   The Property […]

Memorial Service for Sean Burns   Report and pictures from Sean’s daughter Kelly Green   On Sunday 12th January 2025, the ashes of the late Administrator Sean Burns were laid to rest on Tristan da Cunha. Sean served as the Island’s Administrator during three separate postings, and also served on […]

Chilean Leadership in Antarctica Signals Strategic Geopolitical Importance   The Latin American Post Staff   EFE@PresidenciaChile   President Gabriel Boric’s visit to the South Pole shows Chile’s dedication to its Antarctic goals. As the first leader from the Americas to visit the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Boric highlights the importance […]

Morag Husband Campbell Medal   Nominations are open for the 2025 award of the SGA Morag Husband Campbell medal.   Details are available from the SGA website and the closing date is 28 February   Morag Husband Campbell Medal 2025 – Call for Nominations – The South Georgia Association  

CAUTION: EXPOSED PIPING ON THE BEACH   Recent sea conditions have exposed the undersea fibre optic cable pipework which lands at Rupert’s Beach.   The cable itself is undamaged. However, a small amount of the protective housing encasing it remains exposed on the beach, with some of the casing in […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   REMINDER: POLICE AND CRIME PANEL MEETING   The third meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 from 14:30 to 16:00 at the Education Learning Centre, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Chief of Police […]

Incredible Footage Shows Ultra Rare All-Black King Penguin On South Georgia Island   Rachael Funnell  (Writer & Senior Digital Producer for IFL Science ) Edited by Francesca Benson   Partial melanism is as rare as 1-in-250,000 in penguins, but this morph is even rarer than that. Image credit: Yves Adams/Compass […]

New Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services Appointed   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Maeve Daly-Llamosa as the new Director of Policy, Economy and Corporate Services.   Maeve currently holds the role of Head of Policy and has worked for FIG since […]

Russian Discovery of a 511 Billion barrel oil deposit in Antarctica: major climate and geopolitical stakes   | The Daily Galaxy –Great Discoveries Channel© Daily Galaxy     So, here’s the scoop: a major oil discovery in Antarctica has got everyone buzzing, and it’s stirring up quite a debate about the […]

Minimum Wage Consultation: What It Means For You   The St Helena Government is currently consulting on a new minimum wage trajectory for the next three year period. This started in December with employers and continues into January 2025 with sessions planned for employees and the general public.   Your […]

VESSEL REVIEW | Hadassa Bay – Squid freezer trawler to operate off Falkland Islands Baird Marine 22 Jan 2025 South Atlantic Squid, a joint venture fishing company formed by Spanish company Copemar and Falkland Islands-based Beauchene Fishing, recently took delivery of a new stern freezer trawler built by Armon Shipyard […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   ARRIVAL OF MV KAROLINE   The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 06.00 hours on Tuesday 28 January 2025. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable.   The public are therefore advised […]

ST HELENA GOVERNMENT AND BANK OF SAINT HELENA SEEKING FEEDBACK ON BANKING SERVICES ON ST HELENA   St Helena’s Sustainable Economic Development Strategy 2023-33 outlines the modernisation of the Bank of St Helena (BOSH) as a key work stream required to enable the modernisation of St Helena’s financial services and […]

‘Queen of icebergs’ A23a is barreling toward a remote South Atlantic island. Millions of animals could be at risk By Pandora Dewan for Live Science Magazine   The world’s largest iceberg — which is roughly the size of Rhode Island — is fast approaching a remote British Island and wildlife haven […]

PUBLIC STATEMENT   10 January 2025   Legislative Assembly Marks Margaret Thatcher Day   The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is proud to mark Margaret Thatcher Day, honouring the late Prime Minister whose decisive leadership during the 1982 Falklands War continues to hold a place of deep gratitude within our community. […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 13 January 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu) Declarations   Results for the week commencing 06/01/25 Swabs taken: 1 Negative: 1 Positive:0 Pending:0 Declarations in place Review date FK/369/24 Volunteer Point – level 3 restrictions Cow Bay, no non-essential access.  Volunteer Green […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 13 January 2025   New Director of Natural Resources Appointed   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Wilson as the next Director of Natural Resources. James has held the role of Deputy Director of Natural Resources since May […]

Canada Makes First Naval Deployment to Antarctica   Published Jan 12, 2025 PM by The Maritime Executive   Canada has made its first-ever naval deployment to Antarctica. Last week, the Royal Canadian Navy vessel HMCS Margaret Brooke departed Halifax bound for the South American and Antarctic regions. The deployment of the vessel marks […]

PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE   The public are invited to participate in a consultation on proposed increases to the minimum wage for the period 2025/26 to 2027/28.   Consultation Opportunities:   Public Meeting:A public meeting will be held on Thursday, 16 January 2025 at 19:00 at the Museum in […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMME   2024/25 MICRO PROJECTS – JAMESTOWN RUN   The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to advise that following an open procurement exercise conducted in November 2024, SHG has entered into a contract with S.Doy Construction to install approximately 85 metre railing system […]

POLICE AND CRIME PANEL MEETING SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2025   The third meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Wednesday 22 January 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 […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   CHANGES TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT BUS ROUTES   The St Helena Government (SHG) is advising changes to the public transport bus routes and times, effective immediately. These updates aim to enhance service efficiency and better meet public transportation needs.   Key Changes:   Route 1: The 16:10 Monday-Friday […]

Anatomy of a Maritime Medical Emergency   There seems to be an increasing amount shipping crossing the South Atlantic between the south eastern ports of South America, the Cape of Good Hope, and thence round to Indian Ocean ports and the far east.   Tristan has the only hospital in […]

  December 2024: Postcard from Rothera Research Station   15 January, 2025 BAS News stories   Welcome to our fourth Postcard from Rothera Research Station, giving you an update on the latest progress as we modernise our largest station in Antarctica.   The season is now in full swing as […]

Police and Crime Panel Meeting Scheduled for January 2025   The third meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Wednesday 22 January 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 […]

Royal Navy News / Fighting arms / Surface Fleet   Chilean commander who rescued Shackleton’s crew remembered by sailors of HMS Protector   15 January 2025   HMS PROTECTOR hosted senior members from the British Embassy, Chilean Defence Attaché Office alongside Senior Officers from the Armada de Chile. The defence engagement serves as a […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   14 January 2025   Tussock House open day   The Community Support Team will be working over the coming weeks to prepare Tussock House for the arrival of its first residents. Tussac House will provide an extra care facility to members of our […]

Animal Health (Emergency Measures for Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases) Order 2022 article 5 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Declaration of infected place   This is a declaration under article 5(4) (declaration of infected place) of the Animal Health (Emergency Measures for Outbreaks of Infectious Diseases) Order 2022 (“the Order”) by Andrea […]

Foreign,Commonwealth and Development Office   UK Latin America Minister visits Chile as two countries commit to strengthening trade ties     UK Minister for Latin America, Baroness Jenny Chapman, visits Santiago and Punta Arenas for the first time since the July election, to meet with Chilean leaders and strengthen bilateral […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT   19 December 2024 New Maritime Committee to be established   A new government committee focused on maritime issues is to be established in order to provide a forum for discussion of relevant matters for the sector.   The Falkland Islands maritime sector ranges from maritime […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   03 January 2025   Ferry and Coastal Shipping Contract   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce that Executive Council has approved officers to begin negotiations with Workboat Services Limited (WSL) to ensure the continuation of Ferry and Coastal Shipping services […]

  Patagonian Shelf Waters Abloom November 30, 2024JPEG In austral spring 2024, a phytoplankton bloom off the coast of Argentina painted the waters blue and green. Blooms are common in the region this time of year, but clouds often block the view from above. However, clouds stayed hundreds of kilometers […]

UNION FLAGS FLYING AT HALF MAST FOLLOWING THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER.   Union flags in Jamestown and at Plantation house have today been lowered to half-mast following the death of President Jimmy Carter.   Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States passed away on […]

SARAH LURCOCK AWARDED 2025 POLAR MEDAL   By J Brock (FINN)   Mrs Sarah Lurcock, BSc, who presented on FIBS (now Falklands Radio) in the late 1980s and early 90s has been awarded the 2025 Polar medal by H.M. the King for outstanding achievements while working over extended periods the […]

Chile’s President Boric leads journey to South Pole in historic trip   By Catherine Nicholls, CNN & Natasha Maguder, CNN 6 Jan, 2025 6:57 PM FKST | Updated 6 Jan, 2025 6:57 PM FKST Boric led the historic two-day trip, named Operation Pole Star III, to extend the environmental monitoring of pollutants on Antarctica.   — Chile’s […]

New Year Honour for British Antarctic Survey’s Head of Air Unit   3 January, 2025 BAS News stories   Rod Arnold, Head of the Air Unit at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for services to Polar Science and Aviation […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   06 January 2025   Update on avian influenza (bird flu) from 23rd December 2024   Results for the fortnight commencing 23/12/24 Swabs taken: 3 Negative: 0 Positive:0 Pending:3 Declarations in place Review date FK/369/24 Volunteer Point – level 3 restrictions Cow Bay, no non-essential […]

Who actually owns Antarctica? Unpacking the Antarctic Treaty   7 January 2025     Antarctica is the world’s highest, driest, coldest and windiest continent – but many countries have made claims upon this inhospitable land. Image: Shutterstock Discover more about the unique governance of Antarctica… and why it is still unowned […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   CHANGE TO SCHOOL TERM TIMES   It has become necessary to make changes to the published term times for the current academic year (2024-25)   The public will be aware of a recent visit by a team from Hampshire, conducting an Education Standards Review on the primary […]

Cruising Club of America awards 2024 Blue Water Medal to Leiv Poncet   by Cruising Club of America 8 Jan     The Cruising Club of America (CCA) is proud to announce that Leiv Poncet of the Falkland Islands is the recipient of the 2024 Blue Water Medal.   This […]

Flying To Saint Helena, Flying To Saint Helena, The Remote Airport In The South Atlantic Ocean   Ben Schlappig   January 5, 2025   A recent video from a popular aviation YouTuber has me once again itching to visit one of the world’s most remote airports, Saint Helena. This is […]

Chief Islander’s Speech on Old Year’s Night I would just like to welcome everyone here tonight, as we prepare for the coming of a New Year.   This year has been a very sad one for many with six deaths, one being buried today, and I wish to thank the […]

Administrator’s Speech: Welcome to Old Year’s night! Welcome to Old Year’s night! Today has been overshadowed by the fact that Aunt Trina passed away yesterday and was laid to rest earlier today. My thoughts and prayers are with her family, who kindly gave their blessing to continue with this reception […]

Historic drilling project finds ice over 1.2 Million years old   9 January, 2025 News stories   The fourth Antarctic campaign of the Beyond EPICA-Oldest Ice project has achieved a historic milestone this week, by successfully drilling a 2800-metre-long ice core, consisting of ice from the Antarctic ice sheet which is more […]

FINANCIAL AID MISSION DELEGATION PRESS CONFERENCE    St Helena Government (SHG) will hold a press conference tomorrow, 10 January 2025 with the FCDO Financial Aid Mission (FAM) Delegation and local media. The event is scheduled to take place in the Governor’s office from 15:00 to 15:30 GMT.   His Excellency […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 09 January 2025   Completion of Tuss0ck House The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is pleased to announce that the construction of Tussock House has been completed, and the building has officially been handed over to FIG. Construction was completed by RSK Falklands Ltd on […]

Spare a thought for those spending Christmas in Antarctica 9 December 2024 News stories   British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff working on the frozen continent are preparing to celebrate the festive season in style. Nearly 300 researchers, engineers, crew and support staff, located across five research stations and on board […]

Antarctic drilling missions seek to understand climate and ice dynamics 12 December, 2024 News stories   Over 30 researchers from international institutes are working on ice core drilling campaigns in Antarctica to probe the ice sheet’s behaviour, carbon cycling in the Southern Ocean, and the Earth’s climate history.   Investigating […]

World’s largest iceberg A23a breaks free   13 December, 2024 BAS Press releases   ANTARCTICA: The world’s largest and oldest iceberg A23a is on the move. After decades of being grounded on the seafloor and more recently spinning on the spot, the mega-iceberg has broken free from its position north […]

Declining Antarctic sea ice generating more ocean heat loss and storms 19 December, 2024 BAS News stories   A new study shows that the ongoing decline in Antarctic sea ice is leading to more heat loss from the ocean to the atmosphere and an increase in storm activity. The research, […]

Multi Use Games Area 28 November 2024 Government   On Tuesday, 12 November 2024, works on the Georgetown MUGA facility was completed, and is now open to the public for use. In the 2023/24 budget process, with approval from the Governor on the recommendation of the Island Council, AIG allocated […]

Councillors Kerry Benjamin and Alan Nicholls return from the Joint Ministerial Council 2024 6 December 2024 Government, Press Release   Island Councillors Kerry Benjamin and Alan Nicholls successfully represented Ascension at the Overseas Territories’ Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London. The JMC, hosted by the UK Government, is a pivotal […]

Turtle Guidelines 6 December 2024 Conservation Ascension Island’s green turtles have begun to arrive back to the island to breed once again. We hope this year will be another successful breeding season. Ascension is one of the most important nesting sites in the world for the endangered green turtle and […]

Consultation on Sick Leave Policy Begins 9 December 2024   Government, Press Release The Ascension Island Government announces the start of a public consultation for the draft “Policy on Legal Requirement for Sick Leave Provision,” beginning today, Monday, 09 December 2024. The AIG is committed to ensuring the health and […]

Public consultation on Single-Use Vape Prohibition Policy Begins 23 December 2024 Government, Press Release The Ascension Island Government (AIG) announces the start of a public consultation for the draft “Policy on the Prohibition of Single-Use Vapes in Ascension” beginning today, 23 December 2024. This policy aims to protect Ascension’s unique […]

Population Update 15th December 2024, following the departure of MFV Lance  Tristan Resident Family Totals Surname Male Female Total Bredell 1 0 1 Collins 0 1 1 Glass 16 17 33 Green 32 29 61 Hagan 2 5 7 Lavarello 5 7 12 Repetto 16 18 34 Rogers 12 12 […]

Tristan student questions UK Speaker: St Mary’s School part of international consultation   10-year-old Savanna Green represented other students of St Mary’s School when she submitted questions to the House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsey Hoyle during a special international event linking many UK and UK Overseas Territory schools.   […]

  FALKLAND ISLANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY   PUBLIC STATEMENT   19 December 2024   Legislative Assembly Christmas Message to the Community   As the festive season approaches, we, the Members of the Legislative Assembly, extend our warmest Christmas wishes to everyone across the Falkland Islands.   Christmas is a time to […]

PRESS RELEASE Report on Executive Council (ExCo) 17 th December 2024   A meeting of Executive Council was held on 17 th December 2024. MLAs (Members of the Legislative Assembly) Ford, Pollard and Roberts were in attendance. Unless otherwise stated, decisions were unanimous.   The following papers were considered:   […]

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR DEPARTS THE ISLAND His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday, 21 December 2024. The Governor is taking two weeks leave before returning back to St Helena on Saturday, 4 January 2025 Stephen Thwaites, Development Attaché, will been sworn in […]

WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM IN ST HELENA   In October and November 2024, St Helena took a stand against gender-based violence with a series of impactful events, including radio interviews, a school assembly at Prince Andrew School (PAS), a community bike cruise and White Walk Parade through Jamestown. […]

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL GO IN TO RECESS   The public is reminded of Legislative Council now being in recess from Saturday, 14th December 2024, to Wednesday, 1st January 2025 inclusive, when normal business will resume. Constituents can contact their Council district representative for urgent matters during this time. Council would like to thank the public […]

  PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   RE-OPENING OF HIGH PEAK POST BOX WALK AND THE HARDINGS AND CASONS FOREST NATURE TRAIL   The public are advised that the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio have received the results of the soil testing in sites across the Peaks National Park, which determined whether […]

ST HELENA ATTRACTS FURTHER INVESTMENT UNDER APPROVED INVESTOR SCHEME   The Trade and Investment team within SHG are responsible for managing the Approved Investor Scheme (AIS). This scheme provides duty relief incentives for businesses investing in St Helena. These incentives are designed to attract investments that are sustainable, create local […]

UK FINANCIAL AID MISSION DELEGATION TO VISIT IN JANUARY 2025   Three representatives from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will arrive in St Helena on Saturday 4 January 2025 to participate in the Financial Aid Mission (FAM) discussions for the 2025-26 financial year. Expected on island are […]

FISHING NOTICE     A reminder to all fishers of the current upcoming fishing restrictions:   01 January-17 March 2025 – Closed season for use of Droppers: Section 19 (1) (d) of the Fisheries Ordinance prohibits the use of droppers for all inshore species of ground fish during the period 01 January […]

Governor’s Christmas Message   And so Christmas is upon us once again.  It seems extraordinary how quickly this year has passed, or perhaps I have just reached that age. Yet no matter how quick it feels, there can be little doubt it has been another busy year. The year started […]

Chief Minister’s Christmas Message for 2024   Each year when I begin to write my Christmas message, I find myself slipping into a mode of reflection. A time to recall what was said last year and then to question whether we have achieved what we set out to do. If […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 12 December 2024 Falkland Islands Government Budget 2025/26 – (Reminder) Requests from Small Subvention Bodies The Falkland Islands Government budget process for 2025/26 has commenced. FIG will consider requests during the budget process from any organisations that wish to make a bid for subvention […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT   17 December 2024   ‘Developing a mental health anti-stigma campaign for the Falkland Islands’ survey results published   The results of the ‘Developing a mental health anti-stigma campaign for the Falkland Islands’ survey have been published.   The survey was held earlier this year […]

* FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT   18 December 2024   New seat allocation for FIG Airbridge passengers   Following discussions between the Falkland Islands Government (FIG) and the Ministry of Defence (MOD), it has been confirmed that the FIG seat allocation for the South Atlantic Airbridge (SAA) is to […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT   19 December 2024 New Maritime Committee to be established   A new government committee focused on maritime issues is to be established in order to provide a forum for discussion of relevant matters for the sector.   The Falkland Islands maritime sector ranges from maritime […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 20 December 2024 Contacting hospital staff via private email and social media   King Edward VII Memorial Hospital (KEMH) requests that members of the public do not contact hospital staff on their private email or social media regarding hospital business.   Use of private […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 20 December 2024   New Electronic Travel Authorisations for entry to UK   Residents of the Falkland Islands should be aware that from the 8th January 2025, Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) will be required for all visitors to the UK who do not currently need a […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT         PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 20 December 2024   New confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) cases   On Friday 20th December 2024 swabs from Gentoo penguins at Albemarle returned positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza.   A level 1 response will be followed, which includes adhering to biosecurity […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT 23 December 2024 National minimum wage accommodation offset survey results published The results from the first round of consultation on the national minimum wage accommodation offset have now been published. The survey ran from Tuesday 24th September to Sunday 3rd November 2024, with consultation events held in Stanley, […]

PRESS STATEMENT 12 November 2024   Responses from Sea Lion Environmental Impact Statement public consultation considered   Following the public consultation for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Sea Lion Field Northern Development Area, Phase 1 and 2, submitted by Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Limited, Executive Council (ExCo) […]

ST HELENA BIDS ADIEU TO MIKE OLSSON   By J Brock (FINN)   Mike Olsson, who founded both the St Helena Independent and Saint FM has died on Wednesday 13th November after a recurring illness.   Mike will be remembered for establishing the Independent, a local newspaper in 2005.  The same […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   15 November 2024   Telecommunications Survey Launches   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is asking businesses, charities, and residents of the Falklands to take part in a telecommunications survey, which is being run in conjunction with Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC). The survey […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   15 November 2024   Further confirmed avian influenza (bird flu) cases   On Tuesday 12 November 2024 swabs from Gentoo penguins from Yorke Bay, returned positive results for highly pathogenic avian influenza.   A level 1 response will be followed for both areas, which […]

REVIEW OF ST HELENA 2021 CONSTITUTIONAL REFORMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MINISTERIAL GOVERNMENT   The Legislative Council have commissioned an independent review of the governance structures of St Helena three years after the implementation of the ministerial form of government. The objective of this review is to assess the effectiveness of […]

Apostolic Administrator Visits the Falklands   By J Brock (FINN)   Newly appointed Father Tom Thomas IC, Apostolic Administrator of the Falkland Islands, is on his initial familiarisation visit to the Islands.  He arrived on Thursday, 14 November via the airbridge and will be visiting venues in Stanley and in […]

St Helena Cricket Team Sets Off for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Qualifier in Nigeria   The St Helena cricket team departed the island on Saturday, 16 November to compete in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C in Nigeria. The team is […]

Chief Minister attends meeting of Joint Ministerial Council & dinner with Minister for European London   Published by GBC News   The Chief Minister, Fabian Picardo, is currently in London attending a key meeting of the Joint Ministerial Council.   The JMC is the highest political body for dialogue and consultation […]

South Atlantic Territories united as JMC Week begins   Report and photos from Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy   Tristan da Cunha’s Chief Islander James Glass began what promises to be a busy Joint Ministerial Council week in London with a meeting that united South Atlantic UK Territories on […]

Plastic reduces how krill remove carbon into deep ocean   20 November, 2024 BAS News stories   New research shows that increased levels of plastic pollution in the Southern Ocean could reduce the ability of Antarctic krill, a tiny shrimp-like crustacean, to help take CO2 from the atmosphere.  The results are published […]

GIS DAY 2024 The St Helena Government (SHG) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Section is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of GIS Day today, 20 November, with the theme “Mapping Minds, Shaping the World”   Over the past year, the GIS Section has actively promoted GIS and its potential within […]

Chief Islander meets the King and OT Minister: A day to remember   Report and photos from Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy   Chief Islander James Glass had two very special engagements on the second day of a busy Joint Ministerial Council week in London on Tuesday 19th December […]

Underwater tsunamis focus of new study   19 November, 2024 BAS News stories   An international research team, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), has been awarded £3.7M to advance a ground-breaking study on how underwater tsunamis are triggered by glacier calving around Antarctica.   The scientists will analyse how […]

  CELEBRATING NURSING SUPPORT WORKERS’ DAY: RECOGNISING THE DEDICATION OF HCAs and ECAs   Every year on 23 November, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) celebrates Nursing Support Workers’ Day, a day dedicated to recognising the invaluable contributions nursing support workers make to patient care in health and social care […]

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT   INTRODUCTION OF A PUBLICALLY ACCESSIBLE REGISTER OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP FOR ST HELENA’S COMPANY REGISTRY   St Helena Government (SHG) recently published the draft Companies (Amendment) Bill 2024. The Bill, if enacted into law by the Legislative Council, would form the basis for the creation of a Publically […]

FORMER PREMA BALLERINA VISITS FALKLANDS WITH TRADE DELEGATION   By J Brock (FINN)   A member of the Chilean Trade delegation now visiting the Falklands, Berthica Prieto is CEO of the Studio Berthica Pieto Pilates and Gyrotonic (holistic approach to movement).  However, she is better known as a prima ballerina […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   21 November 2024   Heritage Footpath Diversion   The Public Works Department and RSK Falklands Limited would like to advise that there will be a diversion in place on the Heritage Footpath at Tussac House between Friday 22 November and Monday 9 December 2024.   […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   25 November 2024   Telecommunications Survey Reminder   There are just a few days left for you to complete the current telecommunications survey being run by Cambridge Management Consulting (Cambridge MC).   The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is asking businesses, charities, and residents […]

Whale-ship strikes reduced if 2.6% of ocean made safer   22 November, 2024 BAS News stories   A new study examines the risk to whales from ship strikes – the leading cause of death worldwide for the species. Thousands of whales are injured or killed each year after being struck […]

2024 UK and Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council communiqué   Introduction:   We, the Minister for the Overseas Territories and elected Leaders and Representatives of the Overseas Territories, met as the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) on 19 to 21 November 2024. We were delighted to be joined at our meeting […]

The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB   Delivered on: 21 November 2024 (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)     It’s a real pleasure to be here, to see you and for many cases sitting round the table to be reminded of my old world, because I […]

CHILEAN TRADE DELEGATION RESEARCH WAY FORWARD FOR FALKLANDS’ COMMERCIAL RELATIONS   By J Brock (FINN)   A group of Chilean businessmen and women have visited the Islands from 16 to 23 November.  The group was hosted by FIDC, supported by the Chamber of Commerce.  They have come to explore trade […]

NEW MEDICAL COST POLICY FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT ST HELENA RESIDENTS   St Helena Government (SHG) today announced a new policy aimed at clarifying health criteria for individuals traveling to and residing on the island. The policy is designed to improve the island’s standard of living and ensure its continued […]

An Island of Hope – St Helena’s extensive MPA   21 November 2024   Charged with looking after a Marine Protected Area twice the size of Great Britain, the isolated South Atlantic island of St Helena takes marine conservation very seriously   By Mark ‘Crowley’ Russell   In 2016, a 448,411 […]

Sea Shepherd Returns to Antarctica to Save Whales by Protecting Krill   November 26, 2024   Efforts Intensify After Setback in Establishing Antarctic Marine Protected Area   At the beginning of next year, the Sea Shepherd ship Allankay will return to the Southern Ocean to intensify its efforts to defend the region from […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC STATEMENT 27 November 2024   Responses to the Community Views Survey on Equality and Discrimination in the Falkland Islands currently being considered   The Falkland Islands Government would like to thank everyone who responded to the Community Views Survey on Equality and Discrimination in the Falkland […]

Polar ice sheets decisive contributors to uncertainty in climate tipping points   27 November, 2024 BAS Press releases   Polar ice sheets are critical for climate projections, according to new research published today in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment. Improving understanding of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets is […]

UK PARLIAMENT WEEK MARKED ON ST HELENA   During the week commencing Monday 18 November, St Helena schools participated in UK Parliament Week, which is run by the Speakers Office in the United Kingdom each year in order to raise awareness about what Parliament is, what it does and how […]

Schmidt Ocean Institute Will Explore South Atlantic Ocean in 2025   ByJohn Liang – November 28, 2024   The Schmidt Ocean Institute has announced its 2025 expedition schedule will take it to the South Atlantic Ocean.   Scientists from all over the world will document biodiversity, study hazards such as earthquakes and active […]

ACCESS TO PEAKS NATIONAL PARK – FURTHER PROHIBITION UNTIL MARCH 2024   In response to the increasing concerns of the presence of plant pathogens affecting endemic trees within the Peaks National Park and the potential for these to spread, since April 2023 access to some areas of the Peaks National […]

Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier   28 November, 2023 BAS News stories   Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in Antarctica can change rapidly and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer oceans.   Using satellite data, a team discovered that the ice shelf extending […]

UK Government and UK Overseas Territories Governments modernise partnership   The Governments of the UK and of the UK Overseas Territories of Anguilla, Ascension, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha, and Turks and Caicos Islands have agreed a Joint […]

WHITE RIBBON DAY 2023   White Ribbon Day is held annually on 25 November. On this day communities around the world get together to raise awareness of domestic violence. Ahead of White Ribbon Day we encourage everyone in St Helena to use your voice to ‘Change the Story by Standing Up […]

Royal conclusion to Tristan’s London talks   Report and photos from Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy   King Charles provided a very special moment as the events surrounding the Joint Ministerial Council drew to a close on 15th November 2023.     HM King Charles III with UK Overseas […]

Animal Health (Emergency Measures for Outbreaks of Disease) Order 2022   Avian influenza   Declaration of temporary control zone FK-366-23 2.11.23   I, Andrea Clausen Director, Department of Natural Resources make this Declaration under article 4 of the Animal Health (Emergency Measures for Outbreaks of Disease) Order 2022 (“the Order”). […]

  MINISTER HENRY MEETS WITH HEALTH OFFICIALS IN GIBRALTAR   As part of a wider overseas trip, during this week Minister for Health and Social Care Martin Henry has been in Gibraltar meeting with various elected and health officials.   Minister Henry has travelled to Gibraltar build links between the […]

Councillors Laura Shearer and Kyla Benjamin return from the Joint Ministerial Council   27 November 2023 Ascension Island Government, Press Release     Councillors Laura Shearer and Kyla Benjamin successfully represented Ascension at the Overseas Territories’ Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London. The JMC, hosted by the UK Government, is […]

DELEGATION TO REPRESENT ST HELENA AT COP28 SUMMIT IN DUBAI   A delegation consisting of the Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Christine Scipio, and the St Helena Government (SHG) UK Representative Kedell Worboys, will represent St Helena at COP28 as part of the UK delegation.   The Conference […]

Construction first for British Antarctic Survey as specialist team fit-out new building over the Antarctic winter   27 November 2023 AIMP, Press releases   Construction has begun in Antarctica for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) with specialists arriving at Rothera Research Station to progress several projects to secure the future of […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   28 November 2023 Mines found on Hell’s Kitchen beach It has been confirmed that a number of mines have been discovered on Hell’s Kitchen beach on the designated Government Reserve, located on the Murrell Peninsula.   The area was a suspect area on minefield maps. During […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 29 November 2023   Work to develop a Pollution Prevention and Waste Management Policy   On Monday 27 November, Executive Council approved consultation for a proposed Pollution Prevention and Waste Management Policy. If finalised, this policy would support the development of a pollution prevention framework […]

  Impact of ‘failed promises’ on climate, evident in Antarctica     © UN Chile/ Mark Garten       29 November 2023Climate and Environment   The impact of “failed promises” to address the rapid rise in global temperatures is strikingly evident in Antarctica in the South Pole, according to […]

Burns Seamount: Tribute to Former Administrator   30 November 2023 Ascension Island Government, Press Release       The Ascension Island Government is pleased to announce the official naming of a newly discovered seamount as “Burns Seamount.” This significant geological discovery was made on 13 November 2022, by the RRS […]

STATISTICAL UPDATE: POPULATION   The St Helena Statistics Office has released new estimates for the total population of St Helena, and the number of births and deaths. Please note that the population estimates are provisional.   At the end of September 2023 there were an estimated 4,203 people on the […]

MINISTER HENRY RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS   On Saturday 25 November 2023, Minister for Health and Social Care Martin Henry returned to St Helena following two weeks overseas.   During that time Minister Henry attended the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) in London, met with health officials in the UK, and travelled […]

Lonely Volcanoes of the South Sandwich Islands   Some of the loneliest volcanoes on Earth lie where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Southern Ocean. Rarely is there anyone around to see an eruption except satellites peering down from orbit.   By Erik Klemetti for Rocky Planet   Nov 30, 2023   […]

    A UK minister has described the Falklands as “an important part of the British family” ahead of a visit to the islands after Argentina’s new president suggested it was time to “get them back”.     Foreign Office minister David Rutley is visiting the Falkland Islands on Thursday […]

The UK Government have confirmed that from October 2023 there will be a phased roll out of the UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme.   The ETA scheme will apply to those passengers visiting or transiting the UK, who do not currently need a visa for short stays or […]

British Overseas Territories Delegates Meet King Charles   By J Brock (FINN)       Representatives of the British Overseas Territories were invited to a reception hosted by the King at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.  This was followed by an official dinner hosted by the Speaker of the House of […]

  ST HELENA TO BE REPRESENTED AT UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES ASSOCIATION YOUTH SUMMIT AND UK YOUTH PARLIAMENT   Kelly Yon, currently studying in the UK, will be representing St Helena at the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Youth Summit on Thursday 16 November 2023. This year’s summit is supported by […]

Tristan helps shape new Political Declaration   Report and photos from Tristan UK Government Representative Chris Carnegy   14th November 2023 saw Tristan da Cunha take a leading role in shaping the future relationship between the UK and the Overseas Territories.     Chris Carnegy (second right) with Governor Nigel […]

CAPE TOWN FLIGHTS TO ST HELENA CONFIRMED TO RETURN FOR SUMMER 2024-2025   St Helena Government (SHG) and Airlink are pleased to announce that flights to St Helena from Cape Town will be returning in 2024.   The re-introduction of Cape Town flights will begin in December 2024 and run until […]

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY DIVINE SERVICE   The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who served and survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday 12 November 2023.   The Right Reverend […]

CHIEF MINISTER HAS BILATERAL MEETING WITH UK MINISTER FOR OVERSEAS TERRITORIES   Earlier today, Chief Minister Julie Thomas held a bilateral meeting with Minister Rutley. Minster Rutley is the UK Government Minister with responsibility for the Overseas Territories.       The Chief Minister is currently in the UK primarily […]

Report on Executive Council   1st November 2023   A meeting of Executive Council was held on 1st November 2023 to deal with two papers only. MLAs Ford, Spink and Roberts attended.   Members accepted the paper on Budget Planning for 2023/24 onwards and noted the timetable for the forthcoming […]

Beach Clean 2023   6 November 2023 Ascension Island Conservation, Press Release     On Saturday, 04 November, the Ascension Island community came together to clear the island’s turtle nesting beaches of invasive plants and litter in readiness for the upcoming turtle season. An impressive turnout of approximately 96 volunteers […]

WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES UPDATE  – ALUMINIUM DRINK CANS RECYCLING   Waste Management Services (WMS) has formed a Public-Private partnership with Mr Roddy Yon to deliver aluminium drink cans recycling (known in the waste management industry as ADC), which are compacted and baled within the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at Horse […]

ST HELENA GIS OFFICE TO CELEBRATE GIS DAY   The St Helena Government GIS Section will celebrate GIS Day on 16 November 2023 with an event at the Jamestown Community Centre, between 9am and 3pm.   During the event the GIS section will be celebrating innovative applications of geographic information system (GIS) […]

British Antarctic Survey unveils pilotless plane for Antarctica tests   Posted 31 October 2023   Polar science could reach new heights as UK researchers prepare to test the new Windracers ULTRA autonomous drone in Antarctica this season.     Image courtesy Windracers & British Antarctic Survey The unveiling of the […]

NEW FLIGHT CONNECTION INTRODUCED BETWEEN ST HELENA AND THE FALKLANDS VIA ASCENSION   On Monday 23 October, the Ascension Island Government (AIG) announced that a new air connection was now available between St Helena and the Falkland Islands. The new connection will utilise the South Atlantic Airbridge between the Falklands […]

PRESS RELEASE 24 October 2023   PRESS RELEASE   PAC reviews into Emergency Services Digital Mobile Radio Project and VHF/2m Repeater Replacement   STANLEY, FALKLANDS: The Public Accounts Committee published its reviews today into the VHF/2m Replacement and the Emergency Services Digital Mobile Radio project. The reviews provide an analysis […]

Falkland Islands peatland project to examine greenhouse gas emissions and carbon offsetting potential   The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the Falkland Islands’ extensive peatland habitats are to be studied as part of a project that will examine their carbon sequestration and offsetting potential. The results of the work could […]

New way home for St Helenians in Falkland Islands   A new scheme is being introduced for travellers in the Falklands. From:   Strategic Command and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office   Published 24 October 2023   Currently those wishing to travel from the Falkland Islands to St Helena must travel via […]

PRESS RELEASE – 23 OCTOBER 2023 16:07   Increased West Antarctic ice sheet melting is ‘unavoidable’, say scientists   The West Antarctic ice sheet will continue to increase its rate of melting over the rest of the century, no matter how much we reduce fossil fuel use, according to British Antarctic […]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in brown skua populations on Bird Island, South Georgia   Following reports of several potentially symptomatic birds and unexplained mortality by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff, testing at the Animal and Plant Health Agency laboratories in Weybridge has been confirmed the presence […]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in brown skua populations on Bird Island, South Georgia   Following reports of several potentially symptomatic birds and unexplained mortality, British Antarctic Survey (BAS) staff took samples which were returned to the UK and tested by the Animal and Plant Health Agency […]

Sea change: new blueprint for Southern Ocean   18 October, 2023 BAS News stories   More than 200 scientists, including several from British Antarctic Survey (BAS), from 19 countries have released the first comprehensive assessment of trends in Southern Ocean ecosystems, in a report written specifically for policy makers.   The […]

British Antarctic Survey Kicks Off 2023-2024 Field Season   British Antarctic Survey   The Antarctic field season has started, with over 600 people beginning the journey South to work on over 60 projects on station and in the field. The season of work speaks clearly to our new 10-year science […]

Little farm with big conscience   AustralianFarmers   Most of us rely on our local farmers for our food, but others rely on them for their livelihoods.   On an urban 11 acre farm just outside Port Kembla in NSW, young people and refugees are being offered work and mentorship. […]

UN Decolonization Committee Meets   October 18, 2023   The United Nations Fourth Committee on Decolonization approved nineteen draft resolutions during their recent session.   The United Nations maintains a list of what they deem to be “Non-Self-Governing Territories”, and Bermuda is included, having been listed since 1946; with all […]

Falkland Islands Government: By-election Thursday 21 September 2023   The Falkland Islands Government can confirm that there is a vacancy in the elected membership of the Camp constituency of the Legislative Assembly. A By-election is now scheduled for Thursday 21 September 2023 across the Camp constituency.   The closing date […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 07 August 2023   Have your say and help us deliver a service that works for you   The Emotional Wellbeing Service would like to hear from the community on the service that is currently being provided and how they can develop and shape […]

Tribute and Reflection in remembering the 1st Anniversary of the reburial of the Liberated Africans.     The local community is invited to participate in a Tribute and Reflection in remembering the 1st Anniversary of the reburial of the Liberated Africans.   Sunday 20th August, between 10am – 3:00pm, Liberated […]

FIH shares fall despite annual profit, revenue, and dividend increases   By J Brock (FINN)   On Monday FIH Group PLC reported higher profit and revenue and an optimistic financial outlook.   FIH, a specialist services group with businesses in the UK and the Falkland Islands said pre-tax profit in […]

Scientists aboard a research vessel near Antarctica pulled their nets out of the chilly ocean water.   Among their catch, they found a 20-armed creature with a distinctive body shape. It’s a new species. Researchers trawled the Southern Ocean on several research expeditions between 2008 and 2017, according to a […]

PUBLIC CYBER SECURITY WORKSHOPS   Do you want to know how to keep yourself, your family or your business safe on the internet? If you do then why not attend the ‘Staying Safe in Cyberspace’ workshops taking place around the Island in the coming the weeks.   These workshops are […]

TWO DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS APPROVED BY GOVERNOR IN COUNCIL   On Tuesday, 1 August 2023, two development applications were approved at a meeting of the Governor in Council.   Proposed renovations of HM Prison Workshop for additional cells and conversion of the Pipe Store into a Rehabilitation Area   The first […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 27 June 2023 Amendments to the Travel Credit Scheme and extension to include domestic tourism accommodation   The Falkland Islands Government Treasury are pleased to advise that from the 1 July 2023 the following amendments and extensions to the Travel Credit Scheme will come […]

CHEVENING ALUMNI PROGRAMME FUND (CAPF) – ST HELENA   The St Helena Chevening Alumni has been successful, for the third consecutive year, with a bid to the Chevening Alumni Programme Fund (CAPF) 2023-2024.   The on island alumni, Dax Richards, Pamela Constantine, Tracey Williams, Tara Wortley, Zedella Young and Gareth […]

THE QUEEN’S COMMONWEALTH ESSAY COMPETITION 2022 RECITAL     St Helena Primary Schools have entered the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition for a number of years, and this year was no exception. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the oldest school essay competition in the world, established in 1883, and […]

Lowestoft school twins with counterparts on the volcanic island 27th June   By Mark Boggis Lowestoft Journal     It is the only school on an isolated volcanic island educating just 60 pupils.   But thanks to a “unique” link up, the next generation of ocean advocates have been supported […]

FORMAL LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL MEETING – WEDNESDAY 28 AND FRIDAY 30 JUNE 2023   A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Wednesday 28 June at 10am. A venue is still to be confirmed. This is the first sitting of the thirteenth meeting of Legislative Council and will be broadcast live via […]

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE SEAFARER 2023   The International Maritime Organization (IMO) recognises 25 June each year as Seafarers’ Day. This day is an opportunity to honour the role of seafarers in a global industry that contributes greatly to the movement of supplies and goods around the world.     […]

UK to Argentina: Yes, But Have You Asked The Falkland Islanders?   By Editor, St Kitts & Nevis Observer June 26th, 2023.     British Foreign Minister for the Americas and the Caribbean, David Rutley MP gave a statement, on 23 June, to the Organization of America States in response […]

Expanded eligibility for the Family Allowance   On Tuesday 30 May ExCo approved an amendment to the Family Allowances Ordinance. This means that from 1 July 2023 families who have been ordinarily resident in the Falkland Islands for at least three years will now be eligible for Family Allowance. This is […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   21 June 2023   Changes to the Winter Fuel Allowance and Household Fuel and Power Allowance     Expanded eligibility for the Winter Fuel Allowance   In October 2022 ExCo approved an amendment to the eligibility criteria for Winter Fuel Allowance. This means […]

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF WOMEN IN DIPLOMACY 2023   The International Day of Women in Diplomacy is celebrated annually on 24 June. It was established by the United Nations (UN) on 20 June 2022 to reaffirm that women’s participation, on an equal footing with men and at all levels of decision-making, is […]

Argentine dictatorship’s ‘death flight’ plane returned to country for a historical reckoning   The plane, which was discovered in the U.S., is the first ever proven in a court to have been used by Argentina’s junta to hurl political detainees to their deaths from the sky.   BUENOS AIRES, Argentina […]

MINISTER BROOKS DELIVERS BUDGET SPEECH 2023/24 TO LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL   The Minister for Treasury, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development, Mark Brooks, today, Wednesday 28 June 2023, delivered the 2023/24 budget speech for St Helena to the Legislative Council. A copy of the budget speech is available online at www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Budget-Speech-2023-24.pdf   In his opening remarks, Minister Brooks […]

LEASE SIGNED WITH ONE-WEB FOR GROUND STATION ON ST HELENA   Earlier today, Wednesday 28 June, Minister for Treasury, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development, Mark Brooks, announced the signing of a lease between SHG and OneWeb. The announcement was made during Minister Brook’s 2023/24 budget speech to the Legislative Council.   The lease […]

Consultation on the Use of a New Biocontrol Agent to Tackle Mexican thorn   2 May 2023   Ascension Island Government, Press Release     The AIG Conservation Team is running a public consultation to get the public’s views on the introduction of a new biological control agent, a moth […]

Joint Ministerial Council 2023   5 May 2023   Ascension Island Government, Press Release   Councillors Depart Island for Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council   Councillor Alan Nicholls and Councillor Laura Shearer will depart Ascension Island on Tuesday 09 May 2023, and travel to the UK to represent Ascension at […]

Falkland Islands celebrate the coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen   Today, Saturday 6 May, marks the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla.   Representatives from the Falkland Islands were able to be part of the Coronation celebrations in […]

Chief Islander’s momentous visit to UK   Report and photos from Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy   Chief Islander James Glass, accompanied by his wife Felicity, flew into Heathrow from Cape Town, arriving on 21st April 2023. The following week brought individual meetings, including sessions with key fisheries figures […]

Operation Deep Freeze Today May 3, 2023   Jenna Biter for Coffee or Die Magazine   Come spring, Northeasterners start planning beach days at the Jersey Shore, but that isn’t true for some of New York’s Guardsmen. Every April, parka-clad airmen load into ski-equipped cargo planes bound for a colder […]

TERRITORIES JOINT MINISTERIAL COUNCIL   Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, departed St Helena on Saturday 29 April 2023, to travel to the UK. Whilst there she will be attending the Coronation of His Majesty The King and the annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC).   The Chief Minister and […]

OneWeb to build satellite ground station on St. Helena island in partnership with Sure   Satellite company to also take 10 percent of island’s Equiano cable capacity.   May 03, 2023 By Dan Swinhoe    Low Earth Orbit satellite firm OneWeb is set to place a ground station on the […]

Falkland Islands: Argos Resources  to Wind Up Company After Sole Asset Sale of PL001   May 3, 2023   Oil and gas exploration company Argos Resources is set to sell its sole asset, the PL 001 production license in the North Falkand Islands, which is estimated to hold around 3 […]

  Report on Executive Council 25 April 2023   The April Executive Council Meeting saw MLA Spink step in to cover for MLA Roberts who was working overseas at the time. Please assume all reports were approved unless otherwise stated.   The Clerk of Councils Report was up first which […]

An epic global study of moss reveals it is far more vital to Earth’s ecosystems than we knew   By David John Eldridge, Manuel Delgado Baquerizo, originally published by The Conversation May 2, 2023   They are everywhere; growing in cracks along roads and pathways, on the trunks of trees, on rocks and […]

Cape Town Wants To Become The World’s Main Gateway To Antarctica Tourism   Brunno Braga Tue, May 2, 2023 at 1:35 AM GMT     As the number of tourists interested in visiting Antarctica continues to increase, Cape Town is positioning itself as the ideal location to visit before venturing to the […]

Ecolution is back and, would you believe it, it’s our 4th season!   © Ecolution 26.04.23   Evie returns with a first episode that heads further south than we’ve been before. Wrap up well as we are going all the way to Antarctica. We dip into what is happening in […]

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION/ILLUSTRATED BY GIBBS & COX, A LEIDOS COMPANY In Antarctica, German and South Korean icebreaking research ships regularly fly helicopters to reach remote glaciers. The U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) 30-year-old RV Nathaniel B. Palmer can also carry helicopters. And the British Antarctic Survey’s new RRS Sir David Attenborough has not only […]

27 April 2023   FPV Lilibet formally handed over to the Falkland Islands Government   On Wednesday 26 April the new Fishery Patrol Vessel, FPV Lilibet was formally handed over to the Falkland Islands Government and will assume her duties on Monday 1 May 2023.   FPV Lilibet’s design is that of a smaller […]

ANNUAL PRICE INFLATION RATE AT 5.4%   For the first quarter of 2023, the RPI has been measured at 114.8 (Chart 1). This is an increase of 5.4% from a year ago, when the RPI was 109.0, and it means that retail prices have, on average, increased by 5.4% over […]

UPDATE ON FIBRE CABLE PROJECT – APRIL   Further to the update provided in March 2023, there are now four project work streams that remain outstanding before the Island can begin fully enjoying the benefits of the new cable:   Finalisation of the cable landing station at Rupert’s Bay The […]

MAIL DISRUPTIONS VIA ROYAL MAIL SERVICES, UK   The Post & Customer Services Centre (P&CSC) would like to address the issue of the non-receiving of mail from the UK.   The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has issued a statement relating to the cause of the disruption to the service, which […]

Antarctica’s heart of ice has skipped a beat. Time to take our medicine   Published: April 17, 2023 9.03pm BST Author Edward Doddridge Research Associate in Physical Oceanography, University of Tasmania Disclosure statement Edward Doddridge receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the Australian Government.   University of Tasmania provides funding […]

ACCESS TO PEAKS NATIONAL PARKS PROHIBITED UNTIL DECEMBER 2023   In March, it was announced that there was increasing concern over the impact of multiple plant pathogens that are affecting endemic tree species within the Peaks National Park. At that time, we encouraged people not to access the Peaks unless […]

www.sainthelena.gov.sh     STATISTICAL UPDATE: ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES   The latest statistical updates have been released for Arrivals and Departures data on April 12, 2023 as follows:   For the month of February 2023, there were a total of 393 arrivals. Compared to the same period in 2022 this is […]

Defense ministry held meetings with US Southern Command     General Laura Richardson met with Defense Minister Jorge Taiana yesterday     BUENOS AIRES HERALD APRIL 18, 2023   Argentina’s Defense Minister Jorge Taiana and General Laura Richardson of the United States Southern Command met yesterday in Buenos Aires to […]

FIGAS: The Air Taxi Service That Keeps The Falkland Islands Connected   BY JONATHAN E. HENDRY for simply flying   The aircraft has to be booked for each flight, with each schedule released the day before.   Passengers attempting to get around the Falkland Islands are likely to and a […]

Governor’s Visit to Tristan da Cunha 2023   Photos from Carlene Glass Green   The Governor, His Excellency Nigel Phillips CBE, had a busy schedule during his recent visit to Tristan da Cunha with his wife Emma. They arrived on Monday 20th March 2023 on the MFV Edinburgh, and on Tuesday […]

Coast Guard Pleads for Commercial Icebreaker as Timeline for New Polar Cutter Falls Apart   The crew of the Coast Guard heavy icebreaker Polar Star prepares for training on the ship’s Landing Craft Vehicle/Personnel off Antarctica in Jan. 17, 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3 rd Class […]

AIR-BRIDGE SET PROVISIONALLY TO LAND ON Ascension Island ON 08 MAY   By J Brock (FINN)   At an Ascension Island Council Meeting held on Thursday, 30 March 2023, the Acting Administrator, Carl Mackennas. announced the provisional resuming of the airbridge stop-over on 08 May.  He further advised that the […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT   13 April 2022     Members of the Falkland Islands Defence Force to take part in King’s Coronation   The Falkland Islands Government are delighted to announce that members from the Falkland Islands Defence Force have been invited to participate in His Majesty King […]

ST HELENA FINANCIAL AID SETTLEMENT REACHED   St Helena Government and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) are pleased to confirm that a Financial Aid Settlement has been agreed for the financial year 2023-24, following the recent Financial Aid Mission to St Helena.   The settlement will see […]

Art Was an Easy Topic. Defining Their Relationship Was Not.   By Sadiba Hasan April 7, 2023 © New York Times   When Robert Hall and Amy Cheng, who bonded over Chinese art, first started dating, only Mr. Hall was aware of the change in their relationship status. Months later, Ms. […]

UPDATE: IAN HERBERT-JONES RESCUED British solo skipper de-masted in violent South Atlantic storm   Helen Fretter Yachting World     April 11, 2023   British solo sailor Ian Herbert-Jones has been successfully rescued following an international search and rescue operation after he was rolled, de-masted and injured in a major […]

ST HELENA’S INVESTMENT GRADE CREDIT RATING AFFIRMED   S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed St Helena’s investment grade credit rating in a research update released on 31 March 2023.   The confirmation of St Helena’s credit rating is an endorsement of St Helena’s economic and financial management as the Island recovers […]

Deep ocean currents around Antarctica headed for collapse   March 30, 2023 University of New South Wales   Antarctic circulation could slow by more than 40 per cent over the next three decades, with significant implications for the oceans and the climate.   The deep ocean circulation that forms around […]

Chamber Publishes Report on Falkland Islands Banking Services 2022-03-29   The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to publish its “Review of Banking Services in the Falkland Islands”. The report is the result of collaboration and input from the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce, the Falkland Islands Development Corporation […]

Rockhopper, Navitas Look to Reboot Falklands Project   COPYRIGHT © 2001-2023 ENERGY INTELLIGENCE GROUP, INC. / ENERGY INTELLIGENCE GROUP (UK) LIMITED. Mon, Mar 27, 2023 Kathrine Schmidt, Houston   A pair of independents are working to pull a long-delayed deepwater oil project in the Falkland Islands off the shelf, with […]

Governor’s three-day visit to a sombre Tristan da Cunha   The Governor of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, His Excellency Nigel Phillips CBE and his wife Emma departed Cape Town aboard MFV Edinburgh on Monday 13th March 2023 for a planned three-day visit.     The visit was over-shadowed […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS STATEMENT 23 March 2023 The Falkland Islands retains their global A+ rating   The Falkland Islands Government is pleased to confirm that, following a detailed review of updated fiscal and economic information, supported by a process of confidential interviews with FIG officers and other stakeholders, including […]

SS Great Britain to get over £700,000 for urgent repairs   bristolpost     South West to receive a £9 million boost for museums, libraries and cultural venues     The SS Great Britain is one of Bristol’s most famous and popular visitor attractions. (Image: mattbuck) Bristol tourist attraction the SS […]

Iceberg, as large as Greater London, poses threat to shipping, fishing, wildlife     Scientists are concerned about a massive iceberg, the size of Greater London, which could potentially collide with shipping, fishing and wildlife. Two icebergs are being monitored by researchers- the A81, the size of Greater London, and […]

Governor Phillips to Visit Tristan da Cunha   Announcement from Tristan Da Cunha Administrator’s Office   His Excellency Nigel Phillips CBE will be visiting Tristan da Cunha from the 20th-22nd March 2023. The Governor will be accompanied by his wife Emma.   The Governor has a full programme and will […]

Interim Sea Freight Service between Ascension/St Helena   6 March 2023   Government, Travel and Shipping   The AIG wishes to inform the public that it has agreed a contract with Meihuizen International to provide cargo freight shipping services between Ascension, St Helena and Africa. This will be an interim […]

Argentina pulls out of pact with UK on Falklands   Thursday, 2 March 2023 By The Brussels Times with Belga     Argentina is backtracking on a compromise reached in 2016 with the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands.   After a meeting with his British counterpart, James Cleverly, on the […]

Sure South Atlantic selects Intelsat to connect three British island territories   FEBRUARY 28, 2023   Intelsat and Sure South Atlantic have signed an expanded agreement to enable Sure to improve the capability and reliability of communications for residents of the Falkland Islands, Saint Helena and Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean.   As the sole licensee […]

The Moon could soon get its own time zone  Credit: NASA   Moon is set to get its own time zone as launch for permanent Nasa lunar ‘colony’ draws near   Charlotte Edwards,  US SUN Assistant Technology and Science Editor   Published: 11:14 ET, Feb 28 2023 Updated: 11:22 ET, Feb 28 […]

New close-up view of melting beneath Thwaites Glacier   15 February, 2023 BAS Press releases   The rapid retreat of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica appears to be driven by different processes under its floating ice shelf than researchers previously understood.   Novel observations from where the ice enters the ocean […]

END MARCH 2023 DATE SET FOR WIDEAWAKE COMPLETION   By J Brock (FINN)   At an Ascension Island Council meeting held on 26 January 2023, the Head of the Administrator’s Office (HoAO) updated Members on the runway project at Wideawake Airfield.     One article about the closure stated that: […]

International Tours & Travel Ltd   PRESS RELEASE – International Tours & Travel Ltd has since 1995 been serving the Falkland Islands community and businesses and we are pleased to advise that effective today the company will transfer to its new owners – Seafish (Falklands) Ltd.   Retiring Managing Director, Jennie […]

First journey to Rothera   1 February, 2023 Rothera   Simeon Anastasov, Principal Fire Engineer at OFR Consultants, is currently working at Rothera Research Station providing site supervision as part of the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Programme (AIMP). In this blog he describes the mental and physical preparations he made before working […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PRESS RELEASE 8 February 2023   The Falkland Islands take over Presidency of the UK Overseas Territories Association   Today, at the AGM of UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA), the Falkland Islands were elected to the Presidency of UKOTA, replacing the Turks and Caicos Islands who held […]

Too many cruising accidents? Coast Guard opens investigation into Antarctica cruise casualties   NATHAN DILLER   | USA TODAY   The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the deaths and injuries of Americans on cruise ships sailing in and around Antarctica late last year.       The U.S. Coast Guard Activities Europe, the National Transportation […]

Ascension Island: Customs Attendance and Checks   6 February 2023   Ascension Island Government   The public are requested to note that Customs checks are being carried out on arrival into Ascension as per the Customs Ordinance, 2001.   Passengers arriving in Ascension must complete the customs declaration form provided to […]

      Rare and ‘elegant’ baby Orca named ‘Pompey’ after being spotted off Falkland Islands beach by passionate supporter   ‘MAGICAL’ orcas and scenery have been photographed by a Portsmouth supporter – who named one after her beloved club.   By Freddie Webb Portsmouth News   Sarah May Bonner, originally […]

RRS Sir David Attenborough begins polar science trials   31 January, 2023 BAS Press releases   The UK’s new polar ship RRS Sir David Attenborough begins its polar science trials in Antarctica this week.   A team of 30 national and international scientists, engineers and technical staff will depart the Falkland Islands today […]

US joins international partners to Investigate Antarctica cruise casualties   Photo and Article by Anne Kalosh | Feb 02, 2023       The 2022/23 Antarctica season, still under way, is a busy one   US Coast Guard Activities Europe, the National Transportation Safety Board and international flag administrations are investigating […]

Tristan da Cunha Administrator Evacuated   Bulletin from Chief Islander James Glass   The Tristan Administrator Sean Burns was taken seriously ill on the 9th March 2023 and was admitted to hospital. With Tristan having no airport or vessel of its own, an emergency call was sent out to see […]

Tristan Administrator: Passing Away of Sean Burns It is with the deepest sadness and regret to inform you Sean Burns, Administrator to Tristan da Cunha passed away last night (Thursday 16th March 2023) aboard RV Meteor, on his way to Cape Town. Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Marina, and […]

Vulnerable seabirds tracking reveals foraging patterns   19 January, 2023 BAS News stories   A project studying the at-sea distributions of white-chinned petrels from South Georgia is now running for a second season – and early data suggest there are important differences in foraging patterns across breeding sites.   In […]

Darwin Plus Local: Round 1, 2023/24     The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is proud to promote and encourage science that contributes to developing and upholding best-practice environmental management and that supports the active management and good governance of the Territory.   We are […]

  FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT   18 January 2023   Change to fee – British passport   The Customs and Immigration Service would like to inform the public that, His Majesty’s Passport Office, have made a fee increase to passports. This increase will be implemented from Thursday 2 February 2023. […]

Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves giant iceberg   23 January, 2023 BAS Press releases   ANTARCTICA – 23 January 2023. A huge iceberg (1550 km²), almost the size of Greater London, has broken off the 150m thick Brunt Ice Shelf. It calved after cracks that have been developing naturally over […]

EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMAND AND CONTROL GROUP IN EFFECT   This press release has been issued jointly by St Helena Government and Connect Saint Helena Ltd. Earlier today, Friday 20 January 2023, SHG enacted its emergency planning protocols and convened an Incident Command and Control Group. This is in response to […]

CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS SURVEY ENDING SOON   The public are advised that the Cyber Security Awareness Campaign survey which was launched in December 2022 will be closing for responses on 31 January 2023. Therefore those who have not yet completed the survey are urged to do as soon as possible. […]

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR DEPARTS THE ISLAND  His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, departed St Helena on Saturday 21 January 2023. The Governor has travelled to Ascension Island, where he is due to stay until 27 January 2023. Governor Phillips is due to return to St Helena on 04 February, […]

EDUCATION OPEN DAY FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY OF EDUCATION 2024   International Day of Education is commemorated annually on 24 January and is a day used to celebrate the role of education in the growth of peace and economic development. This year’s theme is ‘To invest in people, prioritise education’.   On St Helena, due to the current economic climate we […]

Sheep Shearing Day January 2023   Report from Kelly Green with additional photos from Bob Urquhart, Sally Wonner & Emil Pirzenthal     Sheep Shearing day was held on Saturday 21st of January 2023, having belayed from before Christmas. The day started off a bit cold and windy, but by […]

  Roadmap to net zero   25 January, 2023   Here at British Antarctic Survey, we recently opened our doors to over 40 companies in science, technology, and green innovation to help us make the next steps in reaching net zero emissions at our headquarters in Cambridge.   We are […]

GOVERNOR’S DEPUTY PRESENTS CERTIFICATES AND BADGES OF HONOUR AWARDS   The Governor’s Deputy, Greg Gibson, hosted a ceremony at Plantation House on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, to award Certificates and Badges of Honour to Mr Eric Leo and Mr Raymond Young. The Certificate and Badge of Honour is awarded for […]

FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 25 January 2023   Diverting Children and Young People away from the Criminal Justice System   The Royal Falkland Islands Police, the Probation Service, the Social Services Department and the Prosecution Service have released a joint policy that sets out the approach taken to […]

New emperor penguin colony in Antarctica discovered from images of their guano stains from space   By Paul Brackley – paul.brackley@iliffemedia.co.uk Published: 07:00, 26 January 2023   The emperor penguin colony at Varieger Point. Picture: MAXAR Technologies     A new emperor penguin colony in Antarctica has been discovered – thanks to […]

CAREERS FAIR 2023   On Wednesday, 15 February the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio will open the doors to Prince Andrew School at 10.30am for Careers Fair 2023. Postponed from last year to allow adaptations for ‘living with COVID’, Career Access St Helena in partnership with portfolio members and external participants […]

Cape to St Helena Yacht Race 2022: an epic ocean adventure to one of the world’s remotest islands   by St Helena 24 Jan 16:32 GMT   Cape to St Helena 2022 © St Helena Tourism   St Helena Island may be one of the most remote inhabited islands on […]

ACTS OF BRAVERY AWARDS BESTOWED ON CRISTEN YON AND KYLE JOSHUA   On Thursday 24 November 2022, Act of Bravery Awards were presented to Cristen Yon and Kyle Joshua in a reception at Plantation House. As Kyle Joshua is currently off-Island, his father Keith (KJ) Joshua received the award on […]

St Helena Looks To Move Its Only Flight From Johannesburg To Cape Town For Summer   BY LUKE BODELL   The change is still facing a multitude of regulatory obstacles.   St Helena is looking to shift its sole scheduled service from Johannesburg to Cape Town during the summer months […]

Argonaut shell found at Runaway Beach   Report from Kelly Green – Tristan photos from Amanda Swain   What is believed to be a first discovery of an argonaut shell was discovered by Ricky Swain on 27th November 2022 while on Runaway Beach.   Marine expert Sue Scott has identified […]

Royal Navy digs deep to help snowbound Antarctic scientists   05 December 2022 Topic: Fighting armsSurface Fleet Storyline: HMS Protector       Sailors from Royal Navy ship HMS Protector shifted several tonnes of snow to dig out the staff of an isolated Antarctic scientific base.   Located on a small island near […]

JONATHAN AT 190   By J Brock (FINN)   The world’s oldest land animal, Jonathan, celebrated his 190th birthday this weekend at his home on the South Atlantic Island of St. Helena.   According to his Guinness Book of World Records entry, Jonathan was born around 1832.   He is the longest-lived […]

British Antarctic Survey celebrates its 60th anniversary on Antarctica Day   1 December 2022   BAS News Story   British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is today celebrating 60 years of scientific research in Antarctica as the UK’s national operator on Antarctica Day (1 December).   For the last six decades, the […]

Start of the 2022/2023 Fishing Season Report by Clinton de Bod We have had an extraordinarily good start to the 2022/2023 Fishing Season. We had one fishing day around Tristan island at the end of July, and another five days in August. We have currently landed just over 41 tonne […]

Batelco’s Sure to buy Channel Islands MNO Airtel-Vodafone   October 06, 2022 By   Paul Lipscombe    The Channel Islands telco Sure has acquired Channel Islands mobile network operator Airtel-Vodafone.   The acquisition is tipped to bring investment to the Channel Islands, according to Sure’s parent company, Bahrain-based telco Batelco. […]