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The cruise ship Azamara Journey will arrive in St Helena on Friday morning, 12 December 2025. There are approximately 700 passengers and approximately 400 crew on-board.
Tours will depart at 09:00 from Jamestown Wharf.
It is expected that the passengers will carry the following currencies: Euros, Dollars and GBP. Currency rate of exchange information is available from the Bank of St Helena and the Tourist Office.
There is a wide range of nationalities on-board, with the main nationalities being Australian, Canadian, British, and American. The Azamara Journey will depart St Helena around 18:00.
Temporary One-way Traffic System
The public are advised thata temporary one-way system will be in place in the direction of Gordons Post to Hutts Gate along Tomb Road on Friday, 12 December 2025, from 09:00 to 15:00.
Traffic wishing to travel in the opposite direction will be diverted from Hutts Gate to Gordons Post via The Dungeon, as per the map below:
The one-way system will be clearly signed and will be removed as soon as no longer required.
The one-way system has been put in place to safely manage traffic and ease congestion, given the anticipated increase in vehicle volumes due to the visit of the Azamara Quest cruise ship. This is the same process as has been put in place in previous years, and for the last cruise ship visit, and is likely to also be a feature during future cruise ship visits.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their understanding in this matter.
SHG
09 December 2025
The Veterinary Service would like to inform the public that their last mobile service for 2025 will take place on Thursday, 18 December, from 12:00- 14:00 at the Grand Parade in Jamestown.
Services will resume in the new year on Friday, 30 January 2026 (the last Friday of January), from 12:00 – 14:00 at the Grand Parade in Jamestown.
The public are thanked for their continued support.
SHG
09 December 2025
HM Customs would like to remind the public of the unchanged and essential customs process for receiving all packages and goods sent from overseas, including commercial shipments and personal items like gifts.
This procedure remains in place to ensure the safety and security of our island and to support the sustainable economic development of St Helena. We appreciate your continued co-operation.
Why These Checks are Important
Our examination process, which has not changed, is carried out with the utmost care for two key reasons that benefit us all:
· Keeping St Helena Safe and Secure:
- Protecting Our Community: We must ensure that potentially harmful items, such as prohibited drugs or dangerous weapons, do not enter our community, keeping our homes and streets safe for everyone.
- Preserving Our Environment: St Helena’s unique natural environment and agricultural sector are vulnerable. Checking for restricted items helps us prevent the introduction of pests and diseases, safeguarding the beauty and resources of our island.
· Supporting Our Island’s Growth (St Helena’s Economy):
- Funding Essential Services: The duties and taxes collected on imported goods are a vital source of revenue for the Government. This funding directly supports the services we all rely on—like schools, the hospital, and maintaining our roads. When you pay your dues, you are investing directly back into St Helena.
- Fairness for Local Businesses: By ensuring all payable goods are accounted for, we help maintain a level playing field for our local shops and entrepreneurs who contribute to the island’s economy by paying duties on their imports.
A Quick Guide to Declaring and Receiving Your Packages
To help us release your packages efficiently, please remember this simple, long-standing process which applies to all imports, including personal packages and gifts:
- Obtain Your Form: Collect the Non-Commercial Declaration Form from your shipping agent or consolidator.
- Declare Honestly and Completely: You must complete the form with all contents and their correct value.
- For personal packages (including gifts), the honest market value must be declared, even if the item was received free of charge.
- Share the Details: Provide any available receipts or invoices to support your declaration and ensure accurate assessment.
- Customs Review and Examination: Customs officials are authorised to open and examine any package to verify the contents against the declaration. For your privacy, screens are provided and will be available upon request.
- To speed up clearance, we kindly ask that items like wrapped gifts are opened in the officer’s presence so we can quickly verify the contents against the declaration. Undeclared or improperly declared goods are the primary reason for examination.
- Final Steps: Prompt payment will allow for the immediate release of your goods.
By fully and correctly declaring all items, you help us perform our duties efficiently and ensure the secure and sustainable future of St Helena.
SHG
12 December 2025
Reference: CS-1997-SHG
St Helena Government would like to invite suitably qualified contractors to submit a Tender for the main works for the rehabilitation of the infrastructure at Harford School.
Full documentation and the specifications can be found on the SHG e-procurement system which can be accessed via: https://intendhost.co.uk/sainthelena/aspx/Home following registration on the system. User guides are available via the ‘Supplier Information’ tab to assist prospective contractors registering on the e-procurement system.
If contractors would like a hard copy of the tender documentation, they should contact the Project Manager, Lesa Davidson, on tel no: 22270 or email : Julian.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh.
Tender submissions should be made via the e-procurement system, and the tender deadline has been extended to 12:00 on Friday 9 January 2025.
Contractors should note that this tender is not being advertised overseas.
NOTE TO EDITOR:
This project has been approved for funding under the UK funded Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), in partnership with the FCDO.
Reference CS-1730-SHG
St Helena Government is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of cleaning services for SHG premises.
Full documentation and the specifications can be found on the St Helena Government e-procurement system which can be accessed via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sainthelena following registration on the system.
User guides are available via the ‘Supplier Information’ tab to assist prospective suppliers registering on the e-Procurement system.
All communication, clarifications, general questions and submissions of your responses must be made via the e-Procurement Portal.
Please refer to the e-Procurement System for the key dates, including the tender submission date.
The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is 12 noon on Monday, 5 January 2026.
Interested parties should note that this opportunity is not being advertised overseas.
The public are advised that the Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio will be closed on 05 December 2025 from 11:00 to 16:00 to attend their end of year party.
These office closures will include the Education Learning Centre, St Helena Community College, St Helena Research Institute, Career Access and the Public Library.
Normal opening hours will resume on 08 December 2025 at 08:30.
The Marine Enforcement Section invites all fishermen to attend an information session on monitoring of St Helena’s Marine Protected Area (MPA). The session will take place on Wednesday, 26 November at 17:30 in the Conference Room at Old Customs House on the wharf.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Should you have further queries please contact the Marine Enforcement Section on telephone number 25947/64642.
The Marine Enforcement Section invites all fishermen to attend an information session on monitoring of St Helena’s Marine Protected Area (MPA). The session will take place on Wednesday, 26 November at 17:30 in the Conference Room at Old Customs House on the wharf.
We look forward to seeing you all there.
Should you have further queries please contact the Marine Enforcement Section on telephone number 25947/64642.
The Marine Enforcement Section reminds all boat users that the buoy marking the Darkdale wreck is a location marker only.
It is strictly prohibited to tie or secure any vessels to this buoy for diving, fishing, or other marine activities.
This buoy is in place solely to identify the wreck’s position and ensure navigational safety. Tying boats to the buoy may cause damage to the marker, create safety hazards, and interfere with its intended purpose.
All mariners are asked to respect this rule to help preserve the wreck site.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Should you have further queries please contact the Marine Enforcement Section.
Contact Details:
T: 25947/64642
SHG
21 November
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Select Committee 1 is pleased to announce the two key topics that will be scrutinised early in the new year:
- Labour Market Strategy
- Sustainable Use of Natural Resources and Enhancing Our Natural Capital
These topics have been selected due to their importance to the long-term well-being, development, and resilience of St Helena. The Committee welcomes contributions from all members of the public to support these inquiries.
We encourage anyone with relevant knowledge, lived experience, data, or professional insight to share their input. Submissions may include observations, case examples, or recommendations that could assist the Committee’s work.
Submissions can be sent to the Committee Secretary via email at marita.bagley@sainthelena.gov.sh, or by letter addressed to:
Committee Secretary, Legislative Council Office, The Castle.
All submissions must be received by 16:00 on Friday, 9 January 2026. Your contribution could help shape future policy —thank you for taking part.
