Governor’s Christmas Card Competition

19 December 2022

In November, the three Island Primary Schools were invited by the Governor’s Office to participate in a Christmas card design competition, with the winner to be used as the Governor’s official Christmas card for 2022. The closing date for entries to be submitted to the Governor’s Office was 24 November.  His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips […]

Update on Island’s Cargo Shipping Service Tender

On 10 November 2022, it was announced that the current MV Helena service would not continue beyond February 2023 and that discussions had begun with several interested parties to provide a 12 month interim service whilst a longer term solution was put in place. Proposals for an interim service were submitted in early December and […]

Immigration Office Closure

The public is advised that the Immigration Office, located at the Customs Building (lower floor), will be closed from 1pm today, Wednesday 14 December 2022. During the closure, all urgent queries can be communicated to the on-duty Police Controller, at Police Headquarters, on tel: 22626. Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday, 15 December 2022, […]

Prince Andrew School Athletics Day 2022

Prince Andrew School (PAS) will be hosting their annual Athletics Day at Francis Plain on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, starting at 9.15am, until approximately 2.30pm. All parents, carers and members of the public are invited to attend.  In the interest of the students’ safety, PAS would appreciate if all spectators could adhere to the following […]

Police launches Festive Season Drink Drive Campaign

The Royal Saint Helena Police Service launching their yearly drink drive campaign on Thursday, 8 December 2022, and will conclude on Sunday, 8 January 2023. This year the theme is: ‘ARRIVE ALIVE, DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE’. At Christmas time, people understandably want to celebrate with friends and family. Many people do this by having a […]

Local mail closing date

The Post & Customer Services Centre wishes to inform all customers that the closing date for local mail before Christmas will be Friday, 16 December 2022, via the main Post Office. Failing to post by this date will cause delays, and may mean that mail is not delivered to the Sub Post Offices for collection […]

Safety advice for swimming in the ocean

Summer is here and the festive season is fast approaching. During this time many of us enjoy participating in ocean-based activities, with swimming being one of the most popular amongst all ages.   The Sea Rescue Service would like to give the following safety advice for swimming in the ocean: Do not go swimming alone Take […]

Arrival of the MV Helena

The MV Helena is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Monday, 12December 2022, at 6.30am where she will come alongside the Jetty at Ruperts and cargo operations will commence. The public is therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public […]

Public Consultation on draft Immigration Policy

The Immigration team would like to thank the public for attending the consultation for the proposed updates to the draft Immigration Policy. During the month of November 2022, SHG officials, accompanied by Ministers held the following public consultation meetings on the draft Immigration Policy: Date Venue Attendees Monday, 7 November Jamestown Community Centre 21 Tuesday, […]

Police update on incidents over weekend of 7 and 8 October

On the weekend of 7 and 8 October, areas of the Jamestown Wharf and around the Castle were temporarily cordoned off to allow the Police to undertake investigations into several reported incidents. Since then the Police have conducted extensive investigations into the reported events. This culminated in the caution of a male for minor criminal […]