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  • Caution: Exposed Piping on Beach

    21 January 2025

    Recent sea conditions have exposed 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 encasing it remains exposed on the beach, with some of the casing in the waters leading away from the beach detached from the seabed and exposed. […]

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  • Weather Warning

    20 January 2025

    St Helena is continuing to experience a north-westerly swell. This has resulted in ongoing heavy sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. This weather warning has been extended until Friday, 24 January 2025. Boat owners are urged to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period. Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering […]

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  • Unlawful Deposit of Waste Material and Use of Crown Land

    17 January 2025

    The Property Service wishes to raise awareness and encourage responsible land use and waste disposal behaviour within the community. Together we can ensure St Helena is a great place to live for all. The Property Service has received a number of reports regarding the depositing and disposal of waste material on Crown Land that includes: […]

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  • Changes to Public Transport Bus Routes

    14 January 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is advising changes to the public transport bus routes and times, effective immediately. These updates aim to enhance service efficiency and better meet public transportation needs. Key Changes: Route 1: Route 3: The updated timetables can be found on the SHG website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/publictransportservice/. We appreciate your understanding as we implement […]

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  • Police and Crime Panel Meeting Scheduled for January 2025

    13 January 2025

    The third meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Wednesday 22 January 2025 from 14:30 to 16:00. This meeting will be held at the Education Learning Centre, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Chief of Police and a question and answer (QA) section. A […]

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  • Weather Warning

    13 January 2025

     St Helena is currently experiencing a north-westerly swell, resulting in heavy sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. These conditions are expected to persist throughout the coming week and into the following week. The Emergency Planning Department urges boat owners to ensure their vessels are securely moored. Additionally, please take extreme caution if swimming […]

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  • Waste Collection Services Experiencing Temporary Disruptions

    13 January 2025

    Waste Management Services (WMS) would like to advise that both Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs) are currently non-operational due to mechanical issues, and there is no confirmed date for their return to service. To minimise disruptions to the domestic waste collection, the WMS team will be continuing to provide the collection without mechanical assistance which will […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme

    13 January 2025

    2024/25 MICRO PROJECTS – JAMESTOWN RUN The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to advise that following an open procurement exercise conducted in November 2024, SHG has entered into a contract with S.Doy Construction to install approximately 85 metre railing system at the Jamestown Run, which is directly below the Duke of Edinburgh Playground.  Works […]

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  • Public Consultation on Proposed Minimum Wage Increase

    10 January 2025

    The public are invited to participate in a consultation on proposed increases to the minimum wage for the period 2025/26 to 2027/28. Consultation Opportunities: Detailed figures for each option are available below:   Trajectories   Option 1 Option 2 Option 3  Hourly Annual   Hourly Annual   Hourly Annual  2025/26 £4.33 £8,443.50 £4.50 £8,775.00 £4.50 £8,775.00 2026/27 […]

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  • Better Health 2025

    9 January 2025

    ‘Make 2025 your fresh start’ St Helena Government is excited to announce the launch of the “Better Health 2025” campaign, encouraging residents to make positive lifestyle changes in the New Year. “Make 2025 your fresh start!” The campaign focuses on promoting overall well-being, emphasising that health goes beyond just weight loss. While weight management is […]

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