Public Announcements

  • General Hospital To New Bridge Road Closure – Wednesday 20 March

    The road from the General Hospital to New Bridge in Jamestown will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians from 09:00 to 15:00 on Wednesday 20 March 2024. This closure is to allow contractors to use a crane to remove and install a generator set for the hospital.   During this closure, a diversion route will be […]

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  • Post and Customer Services Centre Closure

    The Post and Customer Services Centre would like to inform customers that due to the forthcoming year end processes the centre will be closed from Thursday 28 March 2024.  This closure will include Saturday 30 March 2024. Normal business will resume on Wednesday 03 April 2024 from 08:45 to 15:00. Jamestown Social Benefit payments for […]

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  • Public Bus Service Update

    Following requests from the public, a minor change has been made to the Route D public bus service timetable. With effect from Monday 18 March 2024, the following changes will take place: District Route Bus Route Half Tree Hollow (HTH) and St Pauls D Route D will depart Jamestown at 08:30 travelling to New Ground […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    St Helena is currently experiencing unsettling sea conditions and is forecast to continue through to Friday 22 March 2024 in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to take care when parking near the […]

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  • Restricted access to Jamestown Wharf

    The cruise ship MV Seabourn Venture is scheduled to visit St Helena from approximately 14:30 on Sunday 10 March 2024 to 21:00 on Monday 11 March 2024. Jamestown Wharf will therefore be closed to all members of the public from 12:00 on Sunday 10 March 2024 and will remain closed until the vessels departure.  Access […]

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  • Painting of Tomb Road railings and Bellstone decking refurbishment

    S. Doy Contractors will be painting the railings along the Tomb Road from today, Friday 8 March 2024, for approximately three weeks. Tomb Road will remain open, but drivers are asked to approach this area slowly and with caution. S. Doy Contractors will also be carrying out refurbishment works to the decking around the Bellstone […]

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  • Minister Mark Brooks Appointed Deputy Chief Minister

    Chief Minister Julie Thomas will depart St Helena on Sunday 10 March 2024 for an official visit to Montserrat. Whilst there she will meet with the Governor of Montserrat, Premier, various members of parliament and the Montserrat administration. Chief Minister Thomas will travel with Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey. The delegation will be joined by His […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Karoline and MT Sarah

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Tuesday 12 March 2024 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will start on this day and are expected to be completed by Wednesday 13 March 2024. The MT Sarah will also arrive on Tuesday 12 March 2024 to discharge fuel. The MT […]

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  • 2023-2024 BUDGET – EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT

    In June last year, the Legislative Council approved the SHG budget for 2023-2024. To provide a better understanding of how that money was spent, throughout the year we have focused on individual portfolios and their plans for the year. At the end of last year we looked at the allocation for Central Support Services, and […]

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  • Renovation Works at the Post Office

    The public are advised that renovation works are currently being carried out on the ground floor of the Post Office building in Jamestown. Whilst renovation works are being carried out, public notices, such as marriage certificates, that would normally be displayed on the Post Office notice board will now be displayed at Essex House notice […]

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