Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, it was Saint Helena was discovered in 1502 by Galician navigator Joao da NOVA, sailing in the service of the Kingdom of Portugal, who named it "Santa Helena"; Ascension was named in 1503 by Portuguese navigator Afonso de ALBUQUERQUE who sighted the island on the Feast Day of the Ascension; Tristan da Cunha was discovered in 1506 by Portuguese explorer Tristao da CUNHA who christened the main island after himself (the name was subsequently anglicized). The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 3 administrative areas; Ascension, Saint Helena, Tristan da Cunha
National symbols

Saint Helena plover (bird).

The flag
The National flag of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha has blue with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Saint Helenian shield centered on the outer half of the flag; the upper third of the shield depicts a white plover (wire bird) on a yellow field; the remainder of the shield depicts a rocky coastline on the left, offshore is a three-masted sailing ship with sails furled but flying an English flag.
The National Anthem
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More about the government of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Date of Independence none (overseas territory of the UK)
National holiday Official birthday of King Charles III, April or June as designated by the governor
Legal system English common law and local statutes
International law organization participation
Constitution
History Several previous; latest effective 1 September 2009 (St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order 2009)
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022)
Head of government Governor Nigel PHILLIPS (since 13 August 2022)
Cabinet Executive Council consists of the governor, 3 ex-officio officers, and 5 elected members of the Legislative Council
Elections/appointments none; the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch
Legislative branch
Description Unicameral Legislative Council (17 seats including the speaker and deputy speaker; 12 members directly elected in a single countrywide constituency by simple majority vote and 3 ex-officio members - the chief secretary, financial secretary, and attorney general; members serve 4-year terms)
Elections Last held on 13 October 2021 (next to be held in 2025)
Election results Vote - NA; seats - independent 12; composition - men 8, women 6, percent women 42.9%
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Court of Appeal (consists of the court president and 2 justices); Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice - a nonresident - and NA judges); note - appeals beyond the Court of Appeal are heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)
Judge selection and term of office Court of Appeal and Supreme Court justices appointed by the governor acting upon the instructions from a secretary of state acting on behalf of King CHARLES III; justices of both courts serve until retirement at age 70, but terms can be extended
Subordinate courts Magistrates' Court; Small Claims Court; Juvenile Court
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (overseas territory of the UK)
Key Political parties and their leaders in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
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