St Helena Government

St Helena Government

  • 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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  • Statistical Update: Gross Domestic Product

    27 July 2025

    New estimates of economic activity on St Helena for 2023/24, and revisions to earlier years This release presents new estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Income (GNI) for 2023/24, and revisions to previously published estimates from 2017/18 onward. The statistics and indicators presented in this Bulletin can be downloaded in Excel format […]

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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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  • HM Customs and Immigration Closure

    25 July 2025

    HM Customs and Immigration would like to advise the public that their offices will be closed at various times over the next two weeks starting from Monday, 28 July to Friday, 08 August 2025, to accommodate essential specialised training. Due to the varying schedule of this training, operating hours for the upcoming two weeks will […]

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  • Ladder Hill Road Closure – August 2025

    23 July 2025

    Following our previous announcement, please be advised that Ladder Hill Road will be closed from 09:00 on Monday, 04 August until Friday, 22 August 2025 at 15:30, weather permitting. The Roads Section has received confirmation that they will be receiving a new consignment of bitumen on Voyage 17 later this week and the planned re-surfacing […]

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  • Arrival of MV Karoline

    23 July 2025

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:00. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and whole of Lower Rupert’s including the beach area, will […]

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  • Closure of Immigration

    22 July 2025

    The public are advised that the Immigration section of the Safety Security and Home Affairs Portfolio will be closed for business on Wednesday, 23 July 2025. Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday, 24 July 2025 from 08:30 The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. SHG 22 July 2025 www.sainthelena.gov.sh

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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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  • Temporary Closure of Longwood Clinic for Re-Roofing Works – 21 July – 5 August 2025

    17 July 2025

    The Health Directorate wishes to inform the public that theLongwood Clinic will be temporarily closed from Monday, 21 July to Tuesday, 5 August 2025. This closure is necessary to facilitate essential re-roofing of the building, along with associated maintenance and touch-up work to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and staff. During this period, […]

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  • Arrival of MT Ardberg

    17 July 2025

    The MT Ardberg is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Saturday, 19 July 2025, at 19:00 and anchor in James Bay. Weather permitting on Sunday, 20 July 2025 at sunrise, MT Ardberg will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty, and as soon as the clearance is completed bunkering operations will commence. The public are therefore advised […]

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