Public Announcements

  • Road Closure – Junction at Stitches Ridge to the Access Road to Wranghams

    The Highways Authority has given approval to close the road from the junction at Stitches Ridge to the access road to Wranghams on Tuesday 1 October 2024 from 09:00 to 15:00. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to upgrade an underground drain near to the area locally known as ‘Thorn Trees’. Signage will […]

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  •  Immigration Office Closure

    The Immigration Section of the Safety, Security and Home Affairs Portfolio will be closed for business on Monday 23 September 2024 from 08:30 to 12:00. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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  • Extended Weather Warning

    Strong winds (gale force winds) were forecast across the island over the weekend from Saturday 14 September to Monday 16 September 2024 with a risk of these bringing some disruption. This warning is now extended to Tuesday 17 September 2024. The forecasted south-easterly winds brings a risk of gusts reaching 35-45 KT, with an additional low risk […]

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  • Weather Warning

    Strong winds (gale force winds) are forecast across the island over the weekend from Saturday 14 September to Monday 16 September 2024 with a risk of these bringing some disruption.  The forecasted south easterly winds brings a risk of gusts reaching 35-45 KT, with an additional low risk of isolated gusts peaking 45-50 KT in exposed […]

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  • Emergency Services Day

    Today, on Emergency Services Day, we acknowledge and express our deepest gratitude to the dedicated individuals who serve on the frontline, ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. From paramedics and nurses to police officers, firefighters, and sea rescue crews, each person plays a vital role in maintaining the health and security of our […]

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  • Side Path Road Closure

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Side Path Road to be closed from Thursday 12 September 2024 at 17:00 for a period of approximately eight weeks. This closure is to allow for concreting works to be undertaken on the Side Path Road – Field Road junction as part of rehabilitation works for the R2 […]

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  • Container Movement

    The public are advised that Jamestown Wharf will be closed on Friday 6 September 2024 from 08:30 due to the movement of containers in preparation for the next arrival of the cargo ship, and also to assist with other port activities. The wharf will reopen as soon as operations have been completed. Any inconvenience is […]

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  • Weather Warning

    Strong winds (gale force winds) and isolated showers are forecasted across the island from Wednesday 4 September to Thursday 5 September 2024 with a risk of these bringing some disruption. The forecasted south easterly winds may peak to occasional gusts of 35-45 KT and isolated gusts reaching 45-50 KT in exposed areas such as Levelwood, Sandy […]

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  • Tourist Office Closure

    The Tourist Office will be closed on Friday 23 August from 15:00 for a presentation ceremony.  Normal opening hours will resume on Saturday 24 August 2024. Any inconvenience is very much regretted.

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  • Weight Restriction – New Bridge, Upper Jamestown

    Following a trial pit investigation on the condition of New Bridge Upper Jamestown, it has become necessary to put in place a restriction on traffic loads on the bridge to the weight of seven ton. Signage will be erected in the area and the public are asked to please adhere to this restriction at all […]

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