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The Environmental Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio wishes to advise the public that there are 3 fodder terraces available for licensing at Bottom Woods from September 2026.
Application forms are available from the ENRP Reception, or by contacting the Farmers Support staff on telephone 24724 or email martina.leo@sainthelena.gov.sh or frederick.green@sainthelena.gov.sh
Closing date for applications is 16:00 on 7 August 2026
The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Friday, 24 July at 02:00 hours. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty 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 departs, Security will reduce to Access Level 2, at which point only the Cargo Management Facility will remain restricted during normal working hours (08:00-17:00).
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.
Members of the public who have not yet received their second dose of the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine from April, May, and June are invited to attend one of the upcoming vaccination clinics:
| District | Date | Time |
| Jamestown Community Centre | Thursday 23 July | 10:00 – 12:00 |
| HTH Clinic | Thursday 23 July | 14:00 – 15:00 |
Important reminder: If attending for your second MMR vaccination, please ensure that at least 28 days have passed since your first vaccination.
Completing the recommended MMR vaccination course provides important protection against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, helping to protect individuals and the wider community.
Anyone born before 1989 or who have not yet started their MMR vaccination course are strongly encouraged to attend. This will be the final public clinic for individuals wishing to receive their first MMR dose.
Those wishing to receive their first MMR dose but who are unable to attend either clinic are encouraged to contact their local clinic and speak with the designated nurse regarding arrangements to receive the MMR vaccine.
Anyone planning to travel off-island during this period is also encouraged to contact the Health Promotion Team on 25949 to arrange an appointment.
For individuals who are housebound and unable to attend any of the scheduled sessions, home visits can be arranged with a nurse. Please contact the Health Promotion Team on 25949 to register your request.
The St Helena Government wishes to advise port users and the wider public that both cranes at Jamestown Wharf have been taken out of service following a comprehensive inspection that identified mechanical defects and safety concerns.
This precautionary measure has been taken to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and members of the public.
Investigations are currently underway to assess the full extent of the faults and determine the repairs required. As replacement parts may need to be sourced from overseas suppliers, it is not yet possible to provide a timeframe for the restoration of lifting operations at the wharf.
The crane at Rupert’s Jetty remains operational and is able to provide limited lifting capability within that area. However, to ensure safe operations, the jetty must remain clear of vessels, equipment, and other items while cargo handling activities are taking place.
The St Helena Government apologises for any inconvenience this temporary suspension may cause and appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available and progress is made towards restoring the service
A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Wednesday 15 July 2026 from 12:30 to 14:00. This meeting will be held at the Corporate Services Conference Room in The Castle, Jamestown, and will be live streamed via the SHG YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sthelenagovernment1638. Alternative arrangements are being offered for anyone who is unable to access the room, please contact the Equality & Human Rights Commission.
The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Temporary Director of Police and a question and answer (QA) section from the panel. The report summary can be found on the SHG Website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/documents/police-and-crime-panel-report-july-2026/.
For more information, please contact the Temporary Director of Police, Julian Pezzani, by telephone on (00290) 22626 or by email through julian.pezzani@sainthelena.gov.sh.
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Minister for Safety, Security and Home Affairs Gillian Brooks, departed the island on Saturday 11 July to travel to South Africa for personal reasons.
In Minister Brooks’ absence, Councillor Derek Thomas has been assigned ministerial responsibility for the Safety, Security and Home Affairs Portfolio.
Cllr Thomas can be contacted by email through derek.thomas@parliament.sh or by mobile on +290 66907.
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Please be advised that the Public Library, Career Access St Helena (CASH) and the St Helena Community College will be closed on Wednesday 15 July 2026. The closure is to facilitate staff training.
Normal operations will resume on Thursday 16 July 2026. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank the public for their understanding.
The St Helena Government is pleased to announce the official opening of the new playgrounds at Half Tree Hollow (HTH) and Longwood Green. A formal opening ceremony will be held at 13:30 tomorrow, Wednesday 8 July 2026, at the Half Tree Hollow playground.
Important Parking and Traffic Information
Due to single-lane access to the HTH playground and strictly limited parking on-site, members of the public and attendees are kindly requested to use the Half Tree Hollow Community Centre car park.
Parking spaces directly at the playground must be kept clear and are strictly reserved for HE the Governor and official vehicles. We appreciate the cooperation of all motorists and attendees in keeping traffic flowing smoothly.
SHG would like to extend its sincere thanks to the HTH Community Centre for their support, as well as the various portfolios, public donors, and overseas organisations whose generous contributions made this project possible, including funding by the FCDO through the UK Government.
All are welcome to join us in celebrating the opening of these fantastic new community spaces.
Please be advised that the Central Support Service, will be closed on Friday 10 July to allow staff to attend their Away Day.
These office closures will include the Legislative Council staff office, the Archives and Communications Hub. For any emergency press matters please call the Castle switchboard 22470
The Castle Switchboard will continue to be staffed until 16:00.
Normal business will resume on Monday, 13 July 2026 at 08:30.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The Governor’s Office wishes to inform members of the public that, due to a technical fault with the biometrics enrolment system, they are currently unable to process biometric enrolments for UK visa and British registration applications.
Technical support has been sought to resolve the issue and restore full service as soon as possible. The Governor’s Office sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused and appreciates customers’ patience during this time.
An update will be provided as soon as the system becomes operational again.
