Public Announcements

  • Primary School Swimming Gala 2024

    The primary schools will be hosting their annual swimming gala on Wednesday 24 April 2024. All parents, carers, and members of the public are invited to attend. However, space within the pool complex is limited and priority will be given to parents/carers. Those attending are also reminded that there is limited seating and shade available. The gala will start at approximately […]

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  • Central Support Service Closure

    The Central Support Service will be closed tomorrow, Friday 19 April 2024, to allow staff to participate in their Away Day.  These office closures will include the IT Section, Transport Section, Communications Hub, Statistics Office, Central Human Resources & Organisational Development office, Legislative Council Office staff, and the Archives. The Castle Reception will not be affected by this closure. […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme

    Public Information Meetings The Programme Management Office will be holding a series of public information meetings during April 2024.  These meetings are held quarterly to update the public on the various projects undertaken by the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). The public are also encouraged to put forward any questions or queries they might have […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Karoline and MV Hondius

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive in St Helena at 05:30 on Wednesday 17 April 2024 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations are expected to commence on Wednesday and should be completed by Friday 19 April 2024. The MV Hondius will also arrive at 17:00 on Wednesday 17 April 2024 and will […]

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  • Lobster Science Workshop – Thursday 18 April

    The Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section invite all fishers to an educational workshop focusing on lobster, crayfish and stump. The workshop will be held at the Canister in Jamestown at 18:00 on Thursday 18 April 2024. It is expected to last an hour. The aim of this workshop will be to inform fishers on methods […]

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  • Renovation works at the Post Office completed

    We are pleased to advise that renovation works at the Post Office building in Jamestown are now complete. The public notice outside the Post Office is once again in use. Public notices, such as marriage certificates, were temporarily displayed at the Essex House notice board while renovation works were carried out. Additionally, access to the […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    St Helena is expected to experience unsettled sea conditions from Tuesday 2 April 2024 to Wednesday 3 April 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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  • Tourist Office Closure

    The Tourist Office will be closed this coming Saturday 30 March 2024. Normal opening hours will resume Tuesday 2 April 2024 08:30 to 16:00. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

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  • Licence for importing potatoes from Tristan Da Cunha

    The Mv Hondius is due to arrive at St Helena from Tristan da Cunha on Thursday 18 April 2024. Persons expecting to receive potatoes from Tristan are reminded that they will require an import licence. Licence application forms are available from the Biosecurity Section at Scotland, St Paul’s. Please contact either Nicholas Stevens on email: […]

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  • British Passport Fee Increases

    Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases will take effect from 11 April 2024.    Current Fee Increased Fee Adult 34-page standard passport £104.50 £112.50 Child 34-page standard passport (where the applicant is under 16 years of age). £71.50 £77.00

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