Sea Conditions
2 February 2026
St Helena is currently experiencing a north-westerly swell, resulting in unsettling sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat...
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Weather Warning – Unsettled Sea Conditions
1 February 2026St Helena is experiencing a north-westerly swell with unexpected unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay, likely to continue until further notice. Extreme caution is advised for swimmers,...
St Helena Activates Phase One of Drought Management Plan
30 January 2026The St Helena Resilience Forum – Warning and Informing Group, in consultation with Connect Saint Helena Ltd, has officially moved the island into Stage One of the Drought Response Plan....
Executive Council Top Lines: 27 January 2026
30 January 2026A meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held on 27 January 2026. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: CLOSED AGENDA1. Declaration of Interest 2.Confirmation of Minutes of the...
Dental Emergency Services: St Helena Dental Clinic Clarifies New Appointment System
29 January 2026The St Helena Dental Clinic has noted the recent feedback regarding the transition to an appointment-only emergency service. We understand that changes to healthcare can cause concern, and we want...
HM Customs & Immigration – Opening Times
28 January 2026
The public are reminded of the opening times for HM Customs and Immigration located at Liberation House in Rupert’s. Customs...
Minister Martin Henry and Chief Medical Officer to Depart Island for Montserrat Health Exchange Visit
28 January 2026The Minister for Health and Social Care, Martin Henry, and the Chief Medical Officer, Peter Moss, will depart St Helena on Saturday 31 January 2026 to undertake an official visit...
Financial Aid Mission to St Helena Concludes After Week of Talks
27 January 2026The 2026 Financial Aid Mission (FAM) to St Helena concluded on Friday after a week of high-level talks and site visits. The mission ended with a press conference at the...
Change to Dental Emergency Services
27 January 2026The St Helena Dental Clinic is moving to an appointment-only service for all dental emergencies, effective immediately. The morning Walk-In Clinic (08:30) is no longer in operation. How to Access...
Constituency Meetings
26 January 2026Join Your Councillors for Upcoming District Meetings Councillors invite all residents to the next series of district meetings aimed at strengthening communication and collaboration between the Council and the community....
Closure of Museum Car Parks – Wednesday 28 January 2026
26 January 2026Please be advised that the Museum Car Parks will be closed on Wednesday, 28 January, from 09:00 to 15:00. This closure is necessary to allow the Rock Guards to conduct...
Veterinary Clinic Closure
26 January 2026The public are advised that the Veterinary Clinic at Scotland will be closed on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, due to veterinarian being unavailable. For emergencies, please contact 26162. The public...