St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • Constitution Road Closure – 25 and 26 June

    18 June 2024

    The Highways Authority has given approval to close Constitution Road from 09:00 to 15:00 on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June 2024. The purpose of the closure is to enable the Roads Section to carry out essential maintenance. Residents within the affected area will also be granted access, but are advised that delays can be […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Karoline

    10 June 2024

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Thursday 13 June 2024. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as possible. The public are therefore advised that Jamestown Wharf and the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed from […]

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  • Rupert’s Development Road Closure

    10 June 2024

    To improve drainage around the Port Control, Customs, and Biosecurity (PCB) main yard and building, the contractor will close the road providing access to the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI), next to the Cable Landing Station on Saturday 15 June 2024 from 08:00 to 16:00. Road closure and diversion signs will be in place, with access […]

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  • Local Iroko Wood Furniture For Sale

    4 June 2024

    St Helena Government is hosting a sale of beautiful locally-made Iroko wood furniture at Barn View. Items for sale will include wardrobes, coffee tables, bedside cabinets and bookshelves. The sale runs on Monday 10 June and Tuesday 11 June 2024. Viewing and sale of furniture can be conducted from 10:00 to 14:00. For further information […]

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  • Weather Warning

    30 May 2024

    St Helena is expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds tomorrow, Friday 31 May 2024. Heavy rain showers are expected to move through St Helena during the morning and early afternoon on Friday. This heavy rain may cause flash flooding and cliffside erosion. The heaviest rain is forecast to clear by early afternoon, with […]

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  • Arrival of the MT Talisker

    28 May 2024

    The MT Talisker is expected to arrive at St Helena at 22:00 on Wednesday 29 May 2024 and is scheduled to dock at Rupert’s Jetty at 06:00 on Thursday 30 May 2024. The public are therefore advised that the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from 06:00 […]

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  • Influenza (Flu) Season Advice

    28 May 2024

    The annual influenza (flu) season in South Africa started in April 2024, and there has been a steady rise in the number of cases across the country. This year there are three main strains of flu causing illness in South Africa, all of which are included in our current flu vaccine. We have also seen […]

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  • Driving Competency Tests Unavailable

    24 May 2024

    The public are advised that Driving Competency Tests will not be available between Monday 27 May 2024 and Friday 7 June 2024. If you would like to schedule a Driving Competency Test after 7 June 2024, please contact the Vehicle Inspector by calling 23695 or by emailing police.vehicleinspector@helanta.co.sh. Learner Driver Requirements Before booking a test, […]

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  • Controlled Rock Removal – Tuesday 28 May

    23 May 2024

    The Rock Guards will carry out a controlled rock removal on the hillside of Ladder Hill, above the Museum on Tuesday 28 May 2024, from 09:30 to 15:00. 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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  • Royal Engineers To Survey St Helena Airport Runway

    17 May 2024

    St Helena Government (SHG) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), in collaboration with the UK Government, are pleased to announce that a team of Royal Engineers, specialising in runway surveying, will be arriving on-island tomorrow, Saturday 18 May 2024. This initiative underscores our commitment to leveraging UK expertise and fortifying the infrastructure of […]

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