Road Closure

Construction of all concrete road panels on Side Path Road have been completed by the Contractor. The remaining phase of works to the historic wall will now begin. Therefore, as per the previous road closure, the Highways Authority has given permission for the section of Napoleon Street above the laundrette, the Brow, and Seales Corner […]

Health Services, food and water laboratory retains ISO/IEC accreditation

7 December 2022

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) recently carried out the reassessment for the Food and Water Laboratory within the Pathology Department of the Health Services Directorate. The Laboratory is *ISO/IEC17025 accredited and these assessments take place annually. The accreditation is for test methods that the lab uses for testing water and fish to ensure their […]

International Civil Aviation Day

Today, Wednesday 7 December 2022, is International Civil Aviation Day, when the world recognises the social, economic and developmental benefits of aviation and international air travel.  It provides a chance to acknowledge the flight industry’s influence on modern life. Flying has made the world a much smaller pace and had a huge impact on our […]

Public Talk on RRS Discovery Scientific Expedition

The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio’s Marine Section, together with scientists from on board the RRS Discovery, will be hosting a public talk at The Museum, Jamestown from 7:00pm on Thursday 8December. The talk will discuss the purpose of the Blue Belt Programme expedition, research that was undertaken on board during the St Helena […]

Closure of Vetting Certificate Office

The Royal Saint Helena Police Service would like to advise the public that an expedited service will be offered for any Vetting Certificate applications received between Monday, 12, and Wednesday, 14 December 2022.  Applications for Vetting Certificates will not be processed between Monday, 19 December 2022 and Monday, 3 January 2023.  Electronic applications for Vetting Certificates can still be sent via […]

Poppy Appeal 2022

Central Support Services would like to extend sincere thanks to all who supported this year’s fund raising in aid of the Poppy Appeal Fund. The sum of £460.46 was raised this year and will be sent on behalf of St Helena Island to The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal in the UK.  Your continuing support […]

Recreational Water activities permitted within James Bay and Ruperts Bay

Port Control would like to advise the public that James Bay and Rupert’s Bay is now once again open to all recreational swimming and scuba diving. This follows the announcement on Friday, 18 November that an oil leak from the RFA Darkdale had been observed, and that sea conditions were pushing the leak toward the […]

Sea Conditions

The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a 1.8m to 3m meter North-Westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from tomorrow, Saturday 3 December, to Tuesday, 6 December 2022. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James and Rupert’s Bay. The public is advised to take due care and attention […]

Acts of Bravery Awards Bestowed On Cristen Yon and Kyle Joshua

On Thursday 24 November 2022, Act of Bravery Awards were presented to Cristen Yon and Kyle Joshua in a reception at Plantation House. As Kyle Joshua is currently off-Island, his father Keith (KJ) Joshua received the award on his behalf. The pair were recognised for the outstanding bravery of their behaviour on the evening of […]

Contract Awarded in Telecoms Procurement

30 November 2022

On Thursday 17 November 2022, St Helena Government (SHG) signed a contract with Maestro St Helena Ltd (Maestro) (a company registered in St Helena) to design and build a fibre network across the Island. This work, and handover to the new service provider, is scheduled to be completed by 31 December 2023. This award follows […]