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Legislative Council General Election 2025 – St Helena
Summary: - Topic: Legislative Council General Election 2025 in Saint Helena. - Key timeline: - Dissolution of Legislative Council: planned for 30 June 2025. - General Election: planned for 3 September 2025. - Nomination Day: 20 August 2025 (last day for nominations). - Writ of Election expected to be issued around 1 July 2025. - Post-dissolution: All Council seats are vacant until after the election; the Executive Council may meet if needed, but will not make new pol
2026-05-25St Helena EOM 2025 Final Report
Summary tailored to your query (Saint Helena – foreign policy, politics, diplomacy, elections, economy, security): - Elections (St Helena EOM 2025): The CPA BIMR observed the 2025 St Helena election and issued a final report (published Nov 12, 2025; full findings released Nov 13). Key takeaways: - The election was calm, transparent, and professionally managed. - 11 recommendations to strengthen democratic processes; emphasis on improving voter participation and civic edu
2026-05-25Politics of Saint Helena - Wikipedia
Summary: - Governance framework: Saint Helena is a British dependent territory with limited self-government. The governor is the head of government; executive power lies with the governor and the Executive Council; legislative power resides in both the governor and the Legislative Council. The judiciary is independent. The capital is Jamestown, where the government operates at The Castle. - Constitution and administration: Present constitution since 1 September 2009. Saint H
2026-05-25Financial Aid Mission to St Helena Concludes After Week of Talks – St Helena
Summary: The 2026 Financial Aid Mission (FAM) to St Helena concluded after a week of high-level talks with the UK Government and St Helena Government. Highlights include discussions on stabilising public finances, long-term revenue options, and the Cross-Portfolio Plan, with emphasis on ensuring UK funding delivers value for money. Site visits covered economic development, essential services, infrastructure, renewable energy, biodiversity, policing and security, and the Blue
2026-05-25Realising the benefits of St Helena Airport: a progress update
Summary: - The report assesses the impact and ongoing value of St Helena Airport within UK support for the island, focusing on economic development, tourism potential, and broader strategic goals. - UK FCDO and other departments provide substantial financial and technical assistance to St Helena, aiming to foster sustainable growth and reduce dependence on UK aid, while encouraging private sector development and inward investment. - Key funding streams include: around £38 mil
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