News

The following is a public announcement from Port Control: During the month of December 2020 certain members of the public vandalised a main water pipe at the side of the HM Customs and Port Control building. This is the third time in less than two months that this criminal act has taken place. As a […]

Following an open procurement exercise conducted in December 2020, SHG has entered into a contract with Simon Francis of S. Doy Construction, Sea View, Alarm Forest, for the construction of a wheelchair accessible public sidewalk at Longwood. The sidewalk will be adjacent to the existing Longwood Avenue Road allowing pedestrians to travel the route without […]

In light of increased infection rates for COVID-19 in the United Kingdom, St Helena Government has decided to only allow passengers who have had a recent negative COVID-19 test to travel on the upcoming repatriation flight. This includes those who will be transiting to Ascension. In order to join the flight from the United Kingdom […]

During the Christmas holiday period people were seen by Port Control Officers to be using the red marker buoys at Rupert’s as a play toy. This is not only a dangerous act for the persons involved, but could also cause unnecessary damage to the marker buoy. In the event that any of these red marker […]

WEDNESDAY, 9 DECEMBER 2020 The Social & Community Development Committee met on Wednesday, 9 December 2020 A number of increases to fees were agreed in line with the 2.6% inflation Other discussions included the Equality & Human Rights Commission half-yearly report and Career Access St Helena The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) monthly meeting […]

Due to the focus on the upcoming Population and Housing Census 2021, SHG will not be conducting a full business survey this financial year. However, in order to understand how local labour market conditions have changed since last year, employers are asked to complete a short survey regarding positions that are difficult to recruit and […]

Following the arrival of the repatriation flight, due Monday, 11 January 2021, the majority of arrivals to St Helena will go into home quarantine for a period of 14 days at a property pre-approved by a Proper Officer.  A Roaming Security Team (RST) will be in place to monitor compliance with quarantine rules and regulations […]

The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The fuel tanker CTG Mercury is expected to arrive at St Helena at 1pm on Friday, 8 January 2021. 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 Friday, […]

Emergency Planning would like to inform the public that a north-westerly swell is forecast for St Helena on Friday, 8, to Thursday, 14 January 2021. Although not large, this swell could produce unsettled sea conditions in James and Rupert’s Bays. Due care and attention should be taken if swimming in James and Rupert’s Bays during […]

Andrew Weir Ship Management (AWSM) has advised that when the MV Helena arrived in Cape Town on 31 December 2020, two passengers tested positive for COVID-19. All remaining passengers and the crew members were negative for COVID-19. The Health Directorate has requested that the two passengers be re-tested in order to confirm the results. This […]