Public Announcements

  • Darkdale Wreck Buoy

    The Marine Enforcement Section reminds all boat users that the buoy marking the Darkdale wreck is a location marker only. It is strictly prohibited to tie or secure any vessels to this buoy for diving, fishing, or other marine activities. This buoy is in place solely to identify the wreck’s position and ensure navigational safety. […]

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  • Tourist Office Closure

    The Tourist Office will be closed from 13:00 tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 November 2025. Normal operations will resume from 08:30 on Thursday, 20 November 2025. The Tourist Office would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and the public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.

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  • Road Closure – Longwood Avenue

    The Road Section would like to inform the public of a planned temporary road closure on a section of Longwood Avenue from 09:00 on Monday, 24 November through to 15:00 on Sunday, 30 November 2025. This closure is necessary to safely carry out major layer upgrades on the section of road between the entrance of […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    St Helena is expected to experience unsettled sea conditions from Thursday 12 November 2025 to Sunday 16 November 2025, in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are advised to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period. Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay and […]

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  • Tourist Office Closure

    The Tourist Office would like to advise the public that their office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, 13 November 2025 from 10:00 to 12:00. Normal operations will resume on Sunday, 16 November from 09:00. The Tourist Office would like to apologise for any convenience this may cause, and the public are thanked in advance for […]

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  • Reminder: Police and Crime Panel Meeting

    A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Thursday, 13 November 2025 from 13:00 to 15:00. This meeting will be held at the conference room in Customs House, Jamestown. The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Temporary Director of Police and a question and answer (QA) […]

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  • Customs and Immigration Office Closure

    The public are advised that the Immigration and Customs office at Liberation House in Ruperts will be closed on Wednesday 12 November 2025 due to staff training. Normal operations will resume on Thursday 13 November 2025. The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. SHG 10 November 2025 

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  • Port Closure

    The public are advised that on Tuesday 11 November 2025, Ruperts Port including the beach area and the whole of Lower Ruperts will be closed from 07:00 hours due to the movement of containers in preparation for the next call of the MV Karoline. Access to the Port will only be granted to those persons […]

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  • Revised Road Closure -Tomb Road to Hutts Gate

    The Roads Section would like to inform the public of revised closure dates and times for resurfacing work planned for the Tomb Road to Hutt’s Gate.  Please note the following key closure details: Schedule of Roadworks Road Closures Dates Daily Closure Time Diversions Tomb Road to Hutt’s Gate Tuesday 4 November to Sunday 9 November […]

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  • Cruise Ship Visit – MV Azamara Pursuit

    The cruise ship Azamara Pursuit will arrive in St Helena at 07:00 on Friday, 7 November 2025. There are approximately 777 passengers and approximately 380 crew on-board.  Approximately 301 passengers are booked on island tours. Tours will depart at 09:00 from Jamestown Wharf. It is expected that the passengers will carry the following currencies:  Euros, Dollars and […]

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