Public Announcements

  • Police Appeal for Information – Theft of wallets and damage to public telephone

    The following is a Public Announcement from the Police Directorate: Theft of Wallets St Helena Police are appealing to the public for information relating to the theft of two wallets from the White Horse Tavern in Jamestown. The thefts occurred on the evenings of Friday, 13, and Saturday, 14 September 2019, and, as a result, […]

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  • Reopening of Road – New Ground to Sunny Side Junction

    The Roads Section would like to advise the public that, following successful completion of works to the retaining wall near Mr Joe Terry’s residence in Young’s Valley, the road from Mr Nigel Dollery’s residence, New Ground, to Sunny Side Junction will reopen to the public as normal from 3pm on Friday, 27 September 2019. The […]

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  • Check your British Passport for travel to Europe after Brexit

    If the UK leaves the EU without a deal you may need to renew your British Passport (see photo attached) earlier if you are travelling to EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. British Passport holders should not book travel unless your passport meets the entry requirements of the country you are travelling to. You […]

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  • HM, Customs, Tax and Port Control Closure – Tuesday 24 September 2019

    HM Customs, Tax and Port Control would like to advise the public that their offices at the Jamestown Wharf will be closed for business on Tuesday, 24 September 2019. This closure is to allow the removal of a tree located behind the Customs building. Port Control can be contacted on VHF radio via channel 14. […]

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  • Public Conversations with Dr Jeremy Sarkin – Current Government System

    Dr Jeremy Sarkin will be on-Island from Saturday, 21 September 2019, for his first visit to facilitate a debate and gather ideas on the present Committee-based system and explore the Island’s understanding and appetite for alternative systems. There will be an opportunity to meet with Dr Sarkin at the following dates/times:   Date Venue Time […]

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  • Parking Spaces Closure – Public Library to PWD Yard Gate

    The following is a public announcement from the Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Directorate (ENR&PD): The Highways Authority has given approval to close 14 parking spaces between the Public Library and PWD Yard Gate, Jamestown, from 8.30am to 3.30pm on Wednesday, 25 September 2019. This closure is to allow the Forestry Section of the ENR&PD […]

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  • Commonwealth Scholarships 2020 – Invitation for nominations

    The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the United Kingdom is inviting nominations from St Helena for Commonwealth Masters Scholarships tenable from September/October 2020. Nominations will be for one candidate to be considered by the CSC for a one year Masters Course. Commonwealth Scholarships are intended to contribute to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by […]

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  • Heavy Winds

    The Emergency Planning Department would like to advise the public that heavy winds are forecast for St Helena on Wednesday, 18, and Thursday, 19 September 2019, with wind speeds of 30 to 40 knots and gusts up to 60 knots. Wind speeds might differ at different locations around the Island. These conditions are expected to […]

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  • Road Closure – New Ground to Sunny Side Junction

    The following is a public announcement from the Roads Section: The Roads Section would like to advise the public that the road from Mr Nigel Dollery’s residence, New Ground, to Sunny Side Junction will be closed from 9am to 3pm on weekdays between Monday, 23 September, and Friday, 4 October 2019. This closure is to […]

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  • Draft Labour Market Strategy – Public Consultation Sessions

    A new draft Labour Market Strategy (LMS) has been developed for St Helena and is now out for public consultation until Friday, 11 October 2019. The draft LMS is organised around three key goals: Resolving inequities, both real and perceived, in St Helena’s labour market Increasing the working age population on St Helena and Preparing […]

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