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St Helena Government

  • Changes Made to Route 3 of the Public Transport Service Timetable

    26 March 2025

    Please be advised that following requests from the public and to improve efficiency of the Public Transport Service (PTS), there will be changes made to the Route 3 timetable effective from Thursday, 27 March 2025. Currently, the journeys departing from White Gate going into Jamestown are via Rosemary Plain, New Ground.  As from Thursday, 27 […]

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  • St Helena Government Launches Public Consultation on New Communications Bill 2025

    25 March 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the launch of a public consultation on the proposed Communications Bill 2025, which aims to modernise the island’s telecommunications regulatory framework to support digital transformation and economic growth. Modernising St Helena’s Digital Infrastructure The Communications Bill 2025 will replace the outdated Telecommunications Ordinance 1989 and establish […]

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  • New Blue Hill to Jamestown Public Service Bus Route Announced

    25 March 2025

    With effect from Tuesday, 01 April 2025, the Central Support Service will introduce an additional journey to the Public Transport Service from the Blue Hill area to Jamestown and return.  The journey will operate from Monday to Friday and is scheduled to arrive at the Grand Parade, Jamestown, at approximately 08:17 and commence the afternoon […]

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  • Missing Papanui Wreck Buoy

    25 March 2025

    The St Helena Maritime Authority is issuing a notice to all boat users and the public regarding a missing navigational aid near the Papanui wreck. The Isolated Danger Mark buoy, used to mark the location of the Papanui wreck, is currently missing from its fixed position. This buoy is identifiable by the following characteristics: All […]

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  • British Passport Fee Increases

    25 March 2025

    Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases will take effect from 10 April 2025.    Current Fee Increased Fee Adult 34-page standard passport  £112.50 £120.50 Child 34-page standard passport (where the applicant is under 16 years of age). £77.00 £82.50

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  • Importation of Potatoes from MV Hondius (Tristan Da Cunha)

    24 March 2025

    The public are advised that the MV Hondius is due to arrive at St Helena from Tristan da Cunha on or around Sunday 13 April 2025. Individuals expecting to receive potatoes from Tristan da Cunha are reminded that a valid import licence is required. Application forms for these licences are available from the Biosecurity Section at […]

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  • ENRP Veterinary Clinic Closure

    24 March 2025

    The public are advised that the ENRP Veterinary Clinic which are held at Scotland between 8:30 to 10:00 will be closed on Monday, 24 March, normal clinics will resume on Tuesday 25 March. Animal owners are advised that in the event of an emergency, please call 24724. ENRP apologises for any inconvenience that this may […]

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  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

    21 March 2025

    NEW PRISON – DESIGN/SUPERVISE CONSULTANCY The Programme Management Office (PMO) are pleased to announce that following an open procurement, One Creative Environments Ltd (ONE) has been selected as the preferred Design and Supervise Consultancy for the New Prison Build project.  Representatives from ONE will be on-island from Saturday 22 March 2025 and will be hosting […]

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  • Public Consultation on the Future of the Sea Front and Wharf

    21 March 2025

    With the relocation of Cargo Operations from the Wharf to Rupert’s’ Port Facility, exciting plans are to be developed for the transformation of the Seafront and Wharf in Jamestown, and we, the Working Group, would like to hear your views and ideas on what would help shape this community space into a vibrant, sustainable and […]

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  • Updates to St Helena’s Financial Services Regulatory Environment

    21 March 2025

    On 21 January 2025, Executive Council approved the Financial Services Regulation Policy 2025. The Financial Services Regulation Policy aims to modernise selected parts of our financial services regulatory framework. It is driven by the Sustainable Economic Development Strategy (SEDS) 2023-2033, as well as SHG’s Vision and Strategy. The SEDS states that “SHG has identified that […]

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