Appointment of Sheriff for St Helena

19 December 2022

On Tuesday 13 December 2022, Ethel Yon OBE was appointed as Sheriff of St Helena by Governor Nigel Phillips CBE. Mrs Yon took the prescribed Oaths before the HE Governor in the Governor’s Office at the Castle on Thursday 15 December. Mrs Yon was previously appointed Sherriff, and her current appointment is effective until 31 […]

RRS Discovery Completes Research Expedition in St Helena Waters

The RRS Discovery has completed its extensive research expedition within two of the south Atlantic UK Overseas Territories’ waters. Thanks once again is extended to the UK Government’s Blue Belt Programme and the programme partners for supporting this work. This survey builds on previous research collecting biological and physical data from the Island’s oceanic deep-water […]

Reopening of Rupert’s and Safety Advice to Public

19 December 2022

On 6 December 2022, Port Control restricted public access to Rupert’s Beach and Rupert’s Jetty until further notice. This followed recent sea conditions exposing the undersea fibre optic cable pipework which lands at Rupert’s Beach. The cable itself is undamaged. However, a small amount of the protective housing which encases it remains exposed on the […]

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 […]