News

  • Road Works at Jamestown Sea Front – Update

    Due to the cargo operations scheduled for next week, the demonstration works using the Minimac paver have been brought forward to tomorrow Friday 1 March 2024 at 10:00. This will take place on the seafront, from the road through the arch to the start of the concrete pavement near the HM Customs building. The public […]

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  • Changes To Public Bus Services – Update

    On Wednesday 14 February 2024 it was announced that existing contracts for the delivery of public bus services with Joshua’s Taxis and Colin’s Garage would conclude at the end of this month, and that work remained ongoing to ensure services continued after this date. Last year expressions of interest were invited to provide public bus […]

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  • Feral Pigeon Monitoring and Culling at Horse Point Landfill Site

    The public are advised that from Monday 04 March to Friday 08 March 2024, activities will be underway at Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS) to monitor, and where appropriate, cull feral pigeons. Where needed this will only take place in the mornings, and will usually end by 09:30. Feral pigeon numbers are monitored twice a […]

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  • Temporary One Way Traffic System

    Tuesday 27 February and Wednesday 28 February 2024 – Cruise Ship Visits The public are advised that a temporary one way system will be in place Tuesday 27 February and Wednesday 28 February 2024 from 09:00 to 16:00 on both days.   The one way system will be in place in the direction of Gordons […]

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  • Car Park Closure – Behind The Museum, Jamestown

    The public are advised that the Roads Section will be carrying out slurry works at the car park, located behind the Museum in Jamestown, between 09:00 and 15:00 on Thursday 29 February 2024. Parking in this area will be unavailable whilst the slurry works are being carried out. Therefore drivers are asked to vacate any vehicles located […]

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  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf – Tuesday 27 February And Wednesday 28 February

    The Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Tuesday 27 February and Wednesday 28 February 2024. This is due to the arrival of two cruise ships, the MSC Poesia and MV Azamara Pusuit. Access will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with […]

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  • Peaks National Park Pathogens and Closure Update – Access to Halley’s Observatory Restored

    The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio (ENRP) has been made aware of people entering the Peaks National Park without authorisation. The public are reminded that parts of the Peaks National Park are closed to prevent the spread of the tree diseases affecting our endemic plants. These areas will remain closed as long as is […]

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  • Call for nominations for UK State (2025 New Years Honours) and St Helena Territorial Awards

    Nominations are now being invited for the following awards. UK STATE AWARDS – 2025 NEW YEARS HONOURS  Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over and above what normally is expected. This can include making a difference to the community or in a specific field of work, innovation […]

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  • Applications For Second ‘St Helena Open Oceans Fund’ Are Now Open

    Today, as the first recipient of the St Helena Open Oceans Fund is out on the open ocean sailing to Cape Town, applications for the next recipient of the grant are being invited. The fund provides grants to enable a Saint, or somebody closely connected to the island, to take part in a Wavysail trip […]

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  • Primary Schools’ Athletics Day

    The primary schools will be hosting their annual Athletics Day at Francis Plain on Friday 1 March 2024.  All parents, guardians and members of the public are invited to attend.  The sports will start at 09:45 and end at approximately 14:30. As this is a school event, the primary sector would appreciate if all spectators […]

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