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The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) wishes to inform the public that, due to a temporary shortage of doctors, some outpatient clinics will be operating at reduced capacity over the coming weeks.
We recognise that changes to appointments can be worrying, and we want to explain clearly what this means for you and your care.
Most appointments will continue as scheduled. If your appointment needs to be moved, our team will contact you directly. Unless you hear from us, please attend as planned.
If your appointment is moved, you will not lose your place. We will offer you the earliest available alternative slot as full capacity is restored.
Please note that emergency services will not be affected.
The HSC thanks the public for its patience and understanding while we work to restore full clinic capacity as soon as possible.
The Health & Social Care Portfolio would like to remind the public to allow 5 working days for the Pharmacy to process repeat medication requests.
To avoid running out of medication, patients are encouraged to submit repeat prescription requests when they have 7 days of medication remaining.
Repeat prescription requests can be sent to pharmacy.prescriptions@sainthelena.gov.sh or made by calling 25867.
Thank you for your cooperation.
The public are advised that temporary parking and road closures will be in place for the inauguration of Governor-designate Ms Belinda Lewis. The Highways Authority has given approval for these arrangements.
From 06:00 on Monday, 7 September 2026, six parking spaces outside Supreme court Terrace will be closed to allow a stage to be installed. All vehicles must be removed beforehand.
From 06:00 on Saturday, 12 September 2026, the remaining parking spaces between the Public Library and the Public Works Department entrance will also close as preparations continue. The road form the Canister to the Seafront will then close between 13:30 and 15:00 to allow uniformed contingents to participate in the ceremony.
The public are thanked for their cooperation.
The Roads Section wishes to advise the public that the Maldivia Car Park, located near the hospital, will need to be cleared of all vehicles tomorrow, Wednesday, 2 September 2026, from 07:00 to 11:00.
The temporary closure is required to allow the Roads Section to carry out cleaning and preparations for the demarcation and reinstatement of the white parking lines.
Parking may resume shortly after the works have been completed in the relevant sections.
Members of the public are kindly asked to remove their vehicles before 7:00 am and to follow any instructions provided by the Roads Section while the works are underway.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank the public for their cooperation.
The public are advised that a period of strong winds is forecast to affect St Helena from 06:00 UTC on Saturday 29 August 2026 until 12:00 UTC on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Winds are expected to be South-Easterly, with upper winds of 28-31 knots during the warning period. Surface winds are expected to have mean speeds of 15-20 knots, with gusts of 25-32 knots widely. There is also an isolated risk of gusts reaching around 40 knots, particularly in exposed locations with moderate to heavy showers that may affect St Helena during this period.
Care should be taken when walking or hiking, particularly in exposed areas. Residents are advised to secure any loose items that could be blown away, such as wheelie bins and outdoor equipment.
Boat owners should ensure that vessels are securely tied to their moorings. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving, particularly on exposed roads and routes prone to strong crosswinds. Motorists should also remain alerts for loose debris on roads.
There is a possibility that the strong winds may continue, this will be monitored by the Emergency Planning Department and the Met Office with further updates issued as necessary.
The public are advised that a period of strong winds is forecast to affect St Helena from 06:00 UTC on Saturday 29 August 2026 until 09:00 UTC on Sunday 30 August 2026.
Winds are expected to be South-Easterly, with upper winds of 28-31 knots during the warning period. Surface winds are expected to have mean speeds of 15-20 knots, with gusts of 25-32 knots widely. There is also an isolated risk of gusts reaching around 40 knots, particularly in exposed locations with moderate to heavy showers that may affect St Helena during this period.
Care should be taken when walking or hiking, particularly in exposed areas. Residents are advised to secure any loose items that could be blown away, such as wheelie bins and outdoor equipment.
Boat owners should ensure that vessels are securely tied to their moorings. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving, particularly on exposed roads and routes prone to strong crosswinds. Motorists should also remain alerts for loose debris on roads.
There is a possibility that the strong winds may continue, this will be monitored by the Emergency Planning Department and the Met Office with further updates issued as necessary.
The Tennis Court at Ladder Hill will be closed to the public from 1 September 2026 to 18 October 2026 to allow restoration works to take place.
The works will focus on enhancing the tennis court to improve the condition and safety of the facility.
We thank you for your continued cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused during this period.
The public are reminded that the New Prison development site at Bottom Woods is inaccessible and should not be entered, as it remains an active construction site with restricted access for safety reasons.
We are aware that some members of the public have been visiting the area, including by motorbike. We kindly ask everyone to avoid the new access road and main site, regardless of the mode of transport. The area presents several hazards, including uneven ground, construction machinery, and ongoing site activities. Unauthorised access could also cause ecological harm and damage to the excavated area, potentially increasing project costs and extending the construction timeline.
The contractor has installed barriers and signage, and the Royal Saint Helena Police will be carrying out periodic out-of-hours monitoring of the site.
The public are thanked for their cooperation during this time.
The public are advised that strong winds are forecast to affect St Helena from 12:00 UTC on Saturday 22nd August 2026.
Winds are expected to be SE, with mean speeds of 10–20 KT, gusting 20–30 KT widely, with an isolated risk of 40 KT gusts in prone locations throughout the period. There is an increased risk of 40–45 KT gusts (gale force winds) from around 18:00 UTC, when the upper winds are expected to be at their strongest.
The highest risk period is expected between
18:00 UTC on Saturday and 06:00 UTC on Sunday, when the strongest winds are forecast. Winds will gradually begin to ease between 06:00 UTC and 09:00 UTC on Sunday 23rd August.
Care should be taken when walking or hiking, particularly in exposed areas. Residents are advised to secure any loose items that could be blown away, such as wheelie bins and outdoor equipment. Boat owners should ensure vessels are securely tied to their moorings.
Motorists are advised to take caution when driving, particularly on exposed roads and routes prone to strong crosswinds, and to remain alert for loose debris on roads.
The Emergency Planning Department and Met Office will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as necessary.
The Forestry Section of Environment, Natural Resources and Planning (ENRP), working in collaboration with the Properties Section of the Economic Development Portfolio, advises the public that tree topping works will commence at Castle Gardens on Monday, 24 August 2026, and are provisionally scheduled to conclude on Friday, 28 August 2026. Works will take place daily between 09:00 and 15:00.
The works will focus on the tree nearest the Public Library. To facilitate the use of the SHG crane, the area from the main entrance to the work site will be closed to the public during working hours. Castle Gardens main entrance will, however, be open between 12:00 to 13:00 each day for both vehicular and pedestrian access.
Outside of this time, entry to residential properties and businesses will be via the terrace. Notices will be displayed at the Castle Gardens entrance to advise the public of access arrangements.
Emergency Services will retain access throughout the duration of the works.
For safety reasons, the pond and fountain area will be closed to the public. To protect the fish from falling debris, the pond will be screened and covered during the works.
In collaboration with business owners, NGOs, and SHG, additional machinery will be used to expedite the works. A woodchipper will operate on Tuesday, Wednesday, and provisionally Thursday (pending completion of court proceedings) from 13:00 to 15:00, and on Friday from 09:00 to 10:00 and again from 14:00 to 15:00. The Forestry Section apologises for any inconvenience caused by noise during this period and thanks the public for their patience and cooperation.