Position open for chairperson of Immigration Control Board

Nigel Phillips CBE, Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Nigel Phillips CBE, Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | Official website

The position of Chairperson of the Immigration Control Board will be open starting March 13, 2025. According to the Immigration Ordinance 2011, this role is appointed by the Governor and involves handling applications for various permits and licenses.

Candidates must have St Helenian Status, and certain individuals such as Justices of the Peace, Immigration Officers, and members of the Legislative Council are not eligible. The successful candidate will receive an annual retainer fee of £1,200 paid quarterly in arrears. Additionally, there is a mileage allowance of 77p per mile for personal vehicle use related to Board meetings held monthly. A monthly payment of £6.65 will also be provided for internet costs.

For more details about the duties involved, interested parties can contact Merlin George, the current Chairman, via telephone at 24913 or email at GEORGES.MH@helanta.co.sh.

Those wishing to express interest can obtain the necessary form from Linda Benjamin at The Castle by calling 22470 or emailing linda.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh. The form is also available on the SHG website.

Completed forms should be submitted to Mrs Kerry Lane at Kerry.Lane@fcdo.gov.uk in the Governor’s Office by March 14, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will have a discussion with the Governor before final appointment subject to vetting clearance.




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