Lower Rupert’s Closure

The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The fuel tanker MT Sarah is expected to arrive at St Helena at 08.00 on the 2nd of January 2024. Port Control would like to advise the public and boat owners that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from […]

New Years Honours 2024

HE Governor Nigel Phillips CBE is pleased to announce the following New Year 2024 Honours Award as endorsed by His Majesty The King, and to be published in the Overseas and International Honours list on Saturday 30 December 2023: Dr Hollins worked on St Helena as a full time Senior Veterinary Officer for more than […]

Chief Minister’s Christmas Message 2023

25 December 2023

The 2023 festive period is upon us, and I am privileged once again to be given the opportunity to share some of my thoughts with you. For me, Christmas is about celebrating what has been achieved in the year closing, a time for reflection, a time to look forward and plan for the New Year […]

Automated External Defibrillators

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) have been deployed at a number of key locations around the Island as part of the Community AED Project. What is an AED, and when and how are they used? Defibrillators are devices that send a safe electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat when someone is not conscious and […]

Appeal To Return Wheelchairs

The Occupational Therapy Service is appealing for any wheelchairs currently on loan to be returned if they are not being used. This applies to any wheelchairs loaned out for either at home or in residential care.  The Occupational Therapy Service has very few wheelchairs at the moment and are struggling to be able to provide […]

Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf and Lower Rupert’s

The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: Jamestown Wharf The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Saturday, 23 December, Sunday, 24 December, and Wednesday, 27 December 2023, due to the arrival of the Maria Da Paz and subsequent cargo operations. Restricted access […]

Jamestown Wharf Closure

The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed from 8am to 4pm on Thursday, 21 December 2023. This closure is to enable Port Control to relocate empty containers in preparation for the arrival of the Islands cargo on the next voyage of the Maria Da Paz. Vehicle owners are kindly asked to […]

Zero Tolerance Of Abuse Policy In Healthcare Settings

The Health and Social Care Portfolio (H&SC) wishes to remind the public of its zero-tolerance policy on violence and aggression towards its staff. This means that any form of violence or aggression, no matter how minor, will not be tolerated. Violence and aggression can have a devastating impact on staff. It can cause physical and […]

New Dates And Venues Set For Draft Policy Consultations

Further to the press release advising cancellation of the planned open surgeries for Climate Change and Waste Management Policies Public Consultation, these open surgeries will now take place as follows: A combined consultation on the Draft Climate Change Policy (Three Year Review) and Draft Waste Management Policy (Three Year Review) will be held in the […]

Public Transport Provided For The Festival Of Lights

Colin’s Garage has kindly agreed to provide public transport this evening for the Festival of Lights, as follows: All buses will depart at 10.30pm for the return journeys. The usual bus fares will apply. Customers are asked to have the correct amount for the bus fare. SHG 20 December 2023