Rebecca Cairns-Wicks
Profile
Rebecca Cairns-Wicks is a Saint Helenian conservationist and politician currently serving as the Chief Minister of Saint Helena, a position she assumed in September 2025. Before entering politics, she built a career as a plant geneticist and conservation scientist with over 30 years of experience, including serving as the operations director for the St Helena National Trust and coordinator for the St Helena Research Institute. She entered the political arena in 2025, winning a seat in the Legislative Council with a platform focused on improving education and reducing the cost of living for residents.
Details
- Born
- January 1970 · 56 years old
- Birth place
- England
- Career
- Plant geneticist, conservation scientist, operations director for the St Helena National Trust, coordinator for the St Helena Research Institute
