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The Emergency Planning Department would like to hear from residents on St Helena who are able to converse in languages other than English to form part of a resident translator volunteering group. These volunteers would be willing to assist should there be an incident involving overseas visitors who have a limited understanding of English.
If you would be willing to be part of this group, please contact the Emergency Planning Officer, Danica Ellick, by Thursday 12 November 2026 via email: danica.ellick@sainthelena.gov.sh or Tel: 25052 with your name, contact details and the languages you speak.
The Pathology Laboratory at the General Hospital would like to advise the public of a change to the booking process for routine blood test appointments. Due to an internal re-organisation within the Laboratory, all appointments for routine blood tests must now be made by telephone.
- Booking by Phone: To schedule an appointment, please call the Pathology Laboratory on 22500.
- No In-Person Bookings: The appointment hatch is no longer available for booking appointments. Please do not attend the Laboratory in person to make a booking.
- Attending Appointments: Patients with an existing or confirmed appointment should continue to attend at their allocated time.
We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause and thank the community for their understanding and cooperation. The Pathology Laboratory remains committed to providing a safe, efficient, and accessible service to St Helena.
The Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio (ENRP) wishes to advise the public that funding has been made available to support the clearance of invasive and alien plant species from private land.
The aim of the scheme is to encourage landowners to bring productive land back into agricultural use through clearance and ongoing management of invasive and alien plant species.
For further information, please contact Agriculture Development Officer Andy Timm via email: andy.timm@sainthelena.gov.sh or telephone 24724.
Application packs can be collected from the ENRP Reception.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 30 October 2026.
The Post and Customer Services Centre (PCSC) reminds all licence holders to check the expiry dates of their annual licences.
The PCSC has noted an increase in overdue vehicle/MOT licences, driver’s licences and dog licences. Licence holders are responsible for monitoring renewal dates and ensuring their licences remain valid.
Driving an unlicensed vehicle, driving with an expired driver’s licence or keeping an unlicensed dog are serious legal infractions. If your licence has expired, please visit the PCSC to renew it without delay.
Licences may be renewed up to three months before expiry. For example, a licence expiring on 1 November may be renewed from 1 August. The renewed licence will take effect from its original expiry date of 1 November.
Thanks are extended to all licence holders for their prompt co-operation in keeping the community safe and officially registered.
MV World Odyssey is scheduled to arrive in James Bay on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 07:00 hours.
Port Control wishes to inform all port stakeholders and members of the public that trial changes to port security arrangements will be implemented during this visit.
A restricted area will be established between the Middle Steps and the Main Landing Steps. Access to this area will be limited to authorised persons only, including boat owners who have obtained permission from Port Security on the day of the visit.
The restricted area will operate as a strict no-parking zone. Vehicles will only be permitted entry with prior authorisation and solely for the purpose of passenger drop-off and pick-up.
The seafront area extending to the Middle Steps will remain open to pedestrian traffic. Port Control respectfully requests that all drivers refrain from parking between Thompson’s Steps and the Middle Steps throughout the day to assist with the safe and efficient management of operations.
Port Control appreciates the co-operation and understanding of all stakeholders and members of the public, while these trial security measures are being implemented.
Following an ongoing review of our domestic recyclable waste collection service, please be advised that with effect from 1 November 2026, the frequency of this service will be reduced from weekly to fortnightly.
This adjustment has been decided in line with current operational demand for the service.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please contact Waste Management Services Supervisor (WMSS) Shane Williams:
- Telephone: 66380
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday 06:00 – 13:00
Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation in supporting local waste management initiatives.
On Thursday 1 October 2026, the following additional Public Transport Service journeys commenced for a 3- month trial period.
Journey changes from 1 October 2026
The following route changes will be introduced for a trial period of three months:
| ROUTE 1 – LONGWOOD | ROUTE 2 – LEVELWOOD | ROUTE 3 – ST PAULS & HALF TREE HOLLOW |
| Tuesdays and Thursdays – departing Jamestown at 11:30am to Bottom Woods, return journey to Jamestown departing Bottom Woods at midday | Last Saturday of each month – depart Jamestown at 10:10 travelling to Ruperts and back into Jamestown at 10:25. Return journey to Ruperts departing Jamestown at 12:30 | Tuesdays and Thursdays – depart Jamestown at 11:30 to White Gate, return journey to Jamestown departing White Gate at 12 noon |
| Fridays – departing Jamestown at 17:15 to Bottom Woods, return journey departing Bottom Woods at 17:50 | Fridays – depart Jamestown at 17:15 travelling to White Gate and New Ground via Sapper Way |
In addition to the above additional journeys, the following changes have been made to the pre-October 2026 timetables:
| ROUTE 1 – LONGWOOD | ROUTE 2 – LEVELWOOD | ROUTE 3 – ST PAULS & HALF TREE HOLLOW |
| For the months of November – March Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays – depart Jamestown at 10:30 to Longwood Green. Return journey to Jamestown departs Bottom Woods 13:30 at calling at Longwood Green at 13:33. | The ‘Every Day’ journey to the CCC will travel as far as the Community Care Centre | Monday – Friday journey departing Jamestown at 07:44 to White Wall will cease to operate. Customers who currently use the journey from White Wall to Jamestown at 07:54 can use Route 4 departing White Wall at 08:05. |
| The Tuesday and Saturday journeys from Jamestown to Bellstone will depart at 12:50 rather than 13:00. | ||
| For the months of November – March Thursdays – depart Jamestown at 10:10 to Plantation House, return journey departs Plantation House at 12:35. |
The new reduced Hop On Hop Off ticket costs will be:
| JOURNEY | TICKET COSTS UNDER 70s | TICKET COSTS 70+ AGE GROUP |
| Short | £2.25 | £1.30 |
| Medium | £2.50 | £1.65 |
| Long | £3.00 | £1.80 |
Children under 10 years of age will travel at half price.
Customers aged 70+ years will need to apply for a photo ID card to indicate they are eligible to pay lower ticket costs. For those customers who have not already applied for their ID card, please contact Sara-Kay Yon or Lisa Bailey at the Castle who will be available to assist you with your application.
Copies of all PTS timetables can be found on the SHG website via the following link: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/publictransportservice/.
The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay in the early hours of Friday, 9 October. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty at first light and begin cargo operations as soon as practicable.
During this time, Rupert’s Cargo Management Facility, the beach, jetty, and Rupert’s Bay will be under Security Access Level 3, meaning these areas will be restricted to authorised personnel only.
Access will remain restricted until all cargo operations are completed and the vessel has departed.
Once the vessel leaves, security will reduce to Access Level 2, at which point only the Cargo Management Facility will remain restricted during normal working hours (8am–5pm). The beach, jetty, and Rupert’s Bay will reopen to the public and can be accessed via the public walkway beginning at Liberation House or via the Ferry Service (charges apply).
After working hours, the Security Access Level reduces to Level 1, whereby vehicular access is allowed through the facility.
St Helena Port Control thanks the public for their cooperation and understanding.
The published Primary School term dates for the 2026–27 academic year have been revised to allow all primary school staff to attend a training day on Monday, 26 October. Parents, carers, and members of the public are advised to take note of this change and make any necessary arrangements.
Please find the revised primary term times here: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/app/uploads/2026/10/Primary-School-Term-Times-2026-2027-Revised.pdf
Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your cooperation.
HM Customs and Immigration Services advises the public that its office will close at noon (12:00) on Wednesday, 07 October 2026. The closure is to facilitate a staff function.
Normal operations will resume at 09:00 on Thursday, 08 October 2026.