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St Helena Secondary School Set To Relaunch House System For 2026
1 August 2025
St Helena Secondary School today announced an upcoming refresh and relaunch of its house system, set to officially launch in September 2026. This development was shared with students this morning during a special assembly led by Physical Education (PE) Teacher, Mrs Christine Caswell. The current house system, comprising Cavendish, Dutton, Jenkins, and Mundens, has been […]
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WMS Collection Schedule Adjusted During Ladder Hill Road Closure
31 July 2025
Waste Management Services (WMS) is announcing temporary adjustments to waste collection schedules for businesses in Jamestown during the closure of Ladder Hill Road. Effective on Monday, 4 August 2025, and for the duration of the road closure, commercial waste collection in Jamestown will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only. There will be no commercial […]
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Economic Development Portfolio Offices Closed – Friday, 01 August 2025
31 July 2025
Please be advised that the Economic Development Portfolio will be holding a staff away day on Friday, 01 August 2025. As a result, all Economic Development offices, including the Tourist Office and Property Office, will be closed for the entire day. This closure will affect the following services within the Property Section: For urgent Housing […]
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Revised Public Transport Timetables
30 July 2025
Commencing Monday, 4 August 2025, the Public Transport Service will implement revised timetables. These changes include adjustments due to the Ladder Hill Road closure, which will be in effect until Friday, 22 August 2025. In addition to the Ladder Hill Road-related changes, the following amendments will also take effect on the Public Transport Service from […]
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Road Closure: Knollcombes Road
30 July 2025
Please be advised that Knollcombes Road will be temporarily closed on Friday, 01 August 2025, to accommodate a funeral. The closure will be in effect from 13:30 to 16:00, impacting the stretch of road from White Gate to Francis Plain Junction. This closure has been approved by the Highways Authority. Diversion signs will be in […]
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Update: Cargo Container Movement from Rupert’s
29 July 2025
Port Control is pleased to announce that the technical issues with equipment at Jamestown have been resolved. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone involved from the SHG Transport Section and Steve McDaniel for their mechanical assistance in rectifying the situation. As a result, normal port operations have commenced. Whilst port operations are ongoing, Customs […]
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School Open Days 2025
29 July 2025
All island schools will be hosting their annual Open Day from Friday, 01 August 2025 to Thursday, 07 August 2025. All parents, guardians, carers and members of the public are invited to attend. Opening times are as follows: Pilling Primary School Friday, 01 August 09:30 – 12:3013:30 – 15:00 16:00 – 18:00 St Helena Secondary […]
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Update: Cargo Container Movement From Rupert’s
28 July 2025
Due to technical issues with equipment at Jamestown, approximately 30 cargo containers currently remain at Rupert’s. Port Control and Solomon and Company are actively working on a plan to transfer all containers to Jamestown. We appreciate the understanding and patience of all merchants, consolidators, and the public regarding this matter. Further updates will be provided […]
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Temporary Ban on Lobster and Deepwater Bullseye Fishing
25 July 2025
The Marine Enforcement Section would like to advise all fishers of the need to stop all fishing for lobster species and commercial fishing for Deepwater Bullseye. To protect St Helena’s fish populations and ensure they remain healthy for the future, we set limits on how much fish can be caught. These limits, called Total Allowable […]
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St Helena Government Invites Investment Proposals for Historic Mundens Development
21 July 2025
The St Helena Government wishes to give notice that it has received an investment proposal for the development of Mundens and its surrounding land, comprising approximately 20 acres. This significant parcel of land boasts former military fortifications, historic buildings, and diverse coastal terrain, offering an exceptional blend of historical, cultural, and strategic importance. As a […]
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