COVID-19 Testing Clinic

Persons departing on the Titan Airways flight this week, who have planned onward travel from the UK/Accra which requires you to have a pre-departure COVID-19 test result, are advised that a testing clinic will be set up in the flu pod at the General Hospital in Jamestown on Thursday, 13 May, at 9am.   If you […]

Halley’s Mount Road Closure – Reminder

Tree surgery works at Halley’s Mount

11 May 2021

The public is advised that the road, from the junction near St Matthew’s Church towards Halley’s Mount and through to the Dungeon Cemetery, will be closed on Wednesdays between 9am and 3pm from 12 May to 2 June 2021. This closure is to allow the Forestry Section of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Division to […]

Side Path Road Closure

The Highways Authority has given approval for Side Path Road to be closed from Wednesday, 12 May, to Wednesday, 19 May 2021, from 9am to 3pm (weekdays only). This closure is to allow the Roads Section to rebuild the retaining wall on Side Path Road and to clean the culvert near the Guide Hall, Jamestown. […]

Provisional Register of Electors Published

The Provisional Register of Electors has been published today, Monday 10 May 2021. Now that the Provisional Register is published, eligible persons have up until 4pm on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, to make an application to amend the Register. Persons who are eligible to have their names included on the Register may apply to amend […]

Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf

The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Wednesday, 12, Thursday, 13, and Friday, 14May 2021, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly […]

Mental Health Awareness Week – Traumatic Risk Management Training

Traumatic Risk Management (TRiM) Training

10 May 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place between Monday, 10, and Sunday, 16 May 2021. This year’s theme is nature. On St Helena and to recognise Mental Health Awareness Week, we introduce you to the Traumatic Risk Management (TRiM) training that was recently undertaken by St Helena Government Staff. Stress is a normal part of life. […]

Titan Airways Charter Flight delayed by 48 hours

The Charter flight from the UK, operated by Titan Airways, scheduled to arrive at St Helena Airport tomorrow, Monday 10 May 2021, has been delayed by 48 hours due to poor weather conditions on the Island. The flight will now depart Stansted Airport, London, just after midnight local time on Wednesday, 12 May 2021, and […]

Titan Airways Charter Flight Delayed

The Charter flight from the UK, operated by Titan Airways, scheduled to arrive at St Helena Airport on Monday, 10 May 2021, has unfortunately been delayed due to poor weather conditions forecast for the Island early next week.  We are expecting an initial delay of 24 to 48 hours, all times and other arrangements remain […]

Bicentenary Of Napoleon’s Burial – Sunday’s Event To Be Broadcast Live

Sunday, 9 May 2021, marks 200 years since the burial of Napoleon, Emperor of the French, at The Tomb, Sane Valley. To commemorate the Bicentenary of the burial of Napoleon, a ceremony will take place at The Tomb, starting at 2.50pm. The ceremony will include readings, various pieces of music and songs from Island musicians […]

ExCo Meeting – Tuesday, 11 May 2021

Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 11 May 2021, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following items on the Open Agenda: · Exempting Better Life Allowance Payments from Income Tax · Excision of National Forest Land from the Government Forest Estate These papers (ExCo Memos) are available online at the following link:                                                             http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/councils/executive-council/. Members […]