Public Announcements

St Helena Police are appealing for information regarding damage caused to the Flag Staff View Road sign (see photo), situated opposite the junction leading to Horse Point on the Access (Haul) Road in Bottom Woods.  This incident occurred on the weekend of Saturday, 30, and Sunday, 31 May 2020. Police suspect that the damage was […]

The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a large south westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Thursday, 18 June, to Saturday, 20 June 2020. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. Due care and attention should be taken when swimming in James and […]

The following is a Public Announcement from the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate: The Highways Authority has given approval for the Briars Road to be closed from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday, 17 June 2020. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to upgrade an existing manhole in this area. During this closure, only emergency […]

St Helena will be celebrating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) with a series of events starting from today, Thursday 11June, and finishing on Monday, 15 June 2020.   WEAAD is used as an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding and raise awareness of abuse and neglect of older persons. […]

CAN France and Fairhurst have been receiving a number of requests from the public regarding helicopter trips around the Island and also enquiries regarding a future flight departing St Helena. St Helena Government, CAN France and Fairhurst would therefore like to provide the following clarification: Helicopter trips While CAN France acknowledges that helicopter trips for […]

Diabetes Awareness Week 2020 is being held between 8 and 14 June. Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. One in five Saints are diabetic, with the majority being type-2 diabetic. There are lots of factors that can contribute to someone being at risk of or […]