• Missing Papanui Wreck Buoy

    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

    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)

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • HM Customs Closure

    HM Customs would like to advise the public that their offices will be closed today, Friday 21 March 2025, for staff training.  Normal operations will resume on Monday 24 March 2025 from 09:00. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and the public are thanked in advance for their understanding […]

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  • Arrival of MV Karoline

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Sunday 23 March 2025. Weather permitting, on Monday 24 March 2025 the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty at 06:00 and cargo operations will commence. The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and the whole of lower Rupert’s including the beach […]

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  • Arrival of MV Europa

    The public are advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public from 06:00 on Sunday, 23 March 2025, due to the arrival of the cruise ship MV Europa. This area will remain closed until the vessel has departed the port. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited […]

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