St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • Upcoming Road Works: Ladder Hill and Shy Road Closure – July 2025

    17 June 2025

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road and Shy Road to be closed from Tuesday 01 July 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025 to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to carry out full-width surface works with the micro-paver for the rehabilitation of the part […]

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  • Update on Public Warning Systems

    12 June 2025

    The Emergency Planning Department wishes to provide an update regarding the Public Warning Systems installed in Rupert’s and Jamestown under the EDIP Micro Project funding during the 2022-23 fiscal year.  The systems continue to experience difficulties in establishing reliable communication with the Joint Emergency Services Control Centre- a critical function for their operational effectiveness.  The […]

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  • Controlled Rock Removal – Tuesday 17 June

    12 June 2025

    The Rock Guards will carry out a controlled rock removal on the hillside of Ladder Hill, above the Museum on Tuesday, 17 June 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00. During this time, the road from the back of the Prison to the entrance of the Grand Parade will be closed to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Vehicular […]

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  • Road Closure At Knollcombes

    11 June 2025

    The Highways Authority has approved the temporary closure of the road at Knollcombes on Monday, 16 June, and Tuesday, 17 June 2025 from 09:00 to 15:00. This is to allow the Roads Section to carry out essential general maintenance work. During this period, the diversion route for all traffic will be via Watercross Road and […]

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  • Public Information Meetings – Wastewater Management Project (Amended Dates)

    10 June 2025

    The Programme Management Office (PMO) will be holding public information meetings in June 2025 to provide an update on the Wastewater Management Project. This project focuses on improving the sewage in, Half Tree Hollow and Jamestown and is being delivered under the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). These sessions will be held as a joint […]

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  • Public Information Meetings

    5 June 2025

    The Programme Management Office (PMO) will be holding public information meetings in June 2025 to provide an update on the Wastewater Management Project. This project focuses on improving the sewage in, Half Tree Hollow and Jamestown and is being delivered under the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). These sessions will be held as a joint […]

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  • Councillor Andrew Turner to Depart for Overseas Visit

    4 June 2025

    Councillor Andrew Turner, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday 7 June 2025, for medical treatment in Johannesburg, South Africa. Whilst Councillor Turner is away, Councillor Ronald Coleman has kindly agreed to cover the Sandy Bay and Blue Hill District Areas and constituents requiring assistance should contact him via Ronald.coleman@helanta.co.sh. Councillor Turner will also […]

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  • Feral Pigeon and Myna Bird Monitoring and Culling at Horse Point Landfill Site

    3 June 2025

    The public are advised that from Monday 16 June to Friday 20 June 2025, activities to monitor and cull feral pigeons and myna birds will be taking place at the Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS). These operations will occur daily between 06:00 and 09:00. Bi-annually feral pigeon numbers are monitored at HPLS and reported on […]

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  • Controlled Rock Removal – Tuesday 10 June

    3 June 2025

    The Rock Guards will carry out a controlled rock removal on the hillside of Ladder Hill, above the Museum on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00. During this time, the road from the back of the Prison to the entrance of the Grand Parade will be closed to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Vehicular […]

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  • Customs Closure

    2 June 2025

    HM Customs would like to advise the public that their offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, 04 June 2025.  Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 05 June 2025 from 09:00. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. […]

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