Chief Minister of St Helena

In November the Chief Minister attended JMC, which focused on tackling finance, discussing ODA challenges & opportunities, and exploring human development. Honoured to attend these sessions. #jmc2024 #StHelenaIsland #workingtogether

St Helena being named a Hope Spot is a testament to the island's incredible commitment to protecting its marine environment. We continue to highlight this on #WorldOceansDay  youtube.com/watch?v=G-LuLR… #StHelena #StHelenaisland #oceans

The delegation also attended the St Patrick's Flower Show and Tea Party at the Botanical Gardens. The annual cultural event, organised by the Montserrat National Trust, focused this year on ‘Embracing Montserrat’s Peace and Tranquility’.

During a visit to Glendon Hospital they heard about plans for the new hospital. This will be purpose built, delivering a modern, fit-for-purpose, hurricane-resistant and accessible facility for the community of Montserrat.

The Chief Minister arrived in Montserrat 🇲🇸on Wednesday afternoon to begin a seven-day official visit. The delegation, which includes the Chief Secretary and Governor, met with senior officials yesterday to discuss a range of budgetary and financial matters.

An official delegation from St Helena 🇸🇭, including the Chief Minister, will be travelling to Montserrat 🇲🇸 next week. This will be the first time a Chief Minister has made an official visit to another Overseas Territory. More info: bit.ly/3T5aij3

Yesterday the Chief Minister joined Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle on a marine tour around the coast of St Helena. Sir Lindsay Hoyle is currently undertaking the first ever visit by a Speaker of the House of Commons to St Helena.

The Chief Minister, alongside the Governor and Speaker Gunnell, welcomed the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, to St Helena earlier today. Sir Lindsay is currently in the territory on a five-day official visit.

The Chief Minister met The Duke of Edinburgh at an official reception earlier today. The Duke is currently on a four day official visit to the island.

@Gov_Phillips @adampileUK The full video of the press conference can be viewed on the St Helena Government YouTube channel. Link: bit.ly/FAMpress

A press conference was held earlier today where the Chief Minister, the Governor and the Deputy Director of FCDO’s Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate Adam Pile took questions from the media on this year's Financial Aid Mission

The Foreign Secretary David Cameron met with leaders of the Overseas Territories earlier today, where he reiterated the importance of the UK/OT relationship. He also discussed St Helena's airport with the Chief Minister, the construction of which began during his premiership.

Learn more about St Helena’s journey to becoming a Hope Spot here 👇 twitter.com/sthelenampa/st…

St Helena joins 156 other sites in the Hope Spot network. More info: bit.ly/46ccsld twitter.com/MissionBlue/st…

St Helena has been declared as a Hope Spot by Mission Blue. This is in recognition of St Helena’s unique marine environment, and its contribution to maintaining and improving global ocean health. More info: bit.ly/hope_spot

Earlier today the Chief Minister met with FCDO Minister David Rutley in London. They discussed a number of matters of mutual interest to both the UK 🇬🇧and St Helena 🇸🇭. More info: bit.ly/46azo4A

@StHelenaGovt @IslandsInnovate Whilst St Helena currently generates 21% of its electricity supply through wind and solar, we've committed to increasing that to 80% by 2027/28 as we aspire to become a greener, more sustainable island. You can watch the session here👇 twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

The Chief Minister spoke earlier today at the Virtual Islands Summit 2023, discussing the "Race to Renewables: Redefining the Potential of Economic Prosperity Through a Just Transition" #VIS2023

Tomorrow at 10:00 (GMT) the Chief Minister will be speaking at the Virtual Island Summit 2023, on St Helena's ambitions to transition to renewables and what a clean energy transition might look like for our island More info: bit.ly/3tfDb2u Watch: bit.ly/3Zw8pib