Public Announcements

  • Papanui Wreck Buoy Restored

    St Helena Port Control is pleased to announce the successful recovery and restoration of the navigational aid marking the Papanui wreck in James Bay. Thanks to the vigilance and community spirit of local fishermen, the buoy was located and returned to Port Control several days later by the crew of the MFV John Melliss. Fisherman, […]

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  • Live Hearing of Select Committee 1 – Monday 19 May 2025

    Select Committee 1 will hold its fourth live hearing in the Council Chamber, The Castle, on Monday 19 May 2025. The topic under scrutiny is Health & Social Care: Provision of Facilities and Services with the focus primarily on the following: Members of the public and interested persons are invited to attend. The meeting will […]

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  • Speaker To Attend Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference 2025

    The Speaker of St Helena Legislative Council, the Hon Cyril K Gunnell, will depart the island on Sunday 11 May 2025 to attend the Commons and Overseas Territories Speakers Conference (COTSC) 2025 in Westminster, London, by invitation of the House of Commons Speaker, the Rt. Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, from 13 to 16 May […]

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  • 80th Anniversary of VE Day: Marking Allied Victory and St Helena’s Wartime Contribution

    As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May, the St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA) will hold a series of commemorative events, with the support of various island agencies and partners, to remember the significant contribution of the island to this crucial Allied effort. VE Day marks the […]

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  • VE Day Commemoration Service

    ROAD AND PARKING SPACES CLOSURE Approval has been given for the closure of the road and all carparks in the area of the Cenotaph at the seafront on Thursday, 8 May 2025, from approximately 10:40 to the conclusion of the event, to accommodate the VE Day wreath-laying ceremony. The day’s programme will include: Appropriate signage […]

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  • Resident Translators Needed

    The Emergency Planning Department is seeking resident’s on-island who can translate languages other than English. These persons would be part of a volunteer group ready to assist in emergencies involving visitors with limited English. To register interest please contact the Deputy Emergency Planning Manager, Anel O’Bey, via email through: anel.obey@helanta.co.sh or by telephone on 25052, […]

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  • Customs Closure

    HM Customs would like to inform the public they will be closed to merchants and consolidator cargo on Tuesday, 06 May 2025. This closure is due to the delayed arrival of the South Africa Airlink Flight. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.  The public are thanked in advance for […]

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  • ENRP Assets for Licensing

    ANRD wishes to advise the public that the following assets are available for licensing from May 2025: Application forms can be collected from the Reception at the ENRP Office or by contacting the Farmers Support Officer, Frederick Green, at frederick.green@sainthelena.gov.sh or the Farmers Support Assistant, Martina Leo, at martina.leo@sainthelena.gov.sh. Closing date for application is Friday, […]

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  • Notice for Jamestown Wharf Clean-Up

    The St Helena Port Control would like to notify the public that they will be conducting a clean-up of the Jamestown Wharf on Friday, 23 May 2025. All commercial and recreational boat owners and water users are advised to remove any items that are in use or not in use, held in the wharf areas. […]

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  • Arrival of MV Karoline

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Wednesday 23 April 2025 at 06:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and the whole of Lower Ruperts including the beach area, […]

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