St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • Emergency Dental Clinic Closure

    26 June 2024

    The Emergency Dental Clinic, which is normally open to the public between 08:30 and 09:30 every week day, will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June 2024. Persons experiencing a dental emergency during this time are therefore asked to call Hospital Reception by telephone on 22500, to make an appointment.  Any inconvenience caused […]

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  • Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf and Lower Rupert’s

    20 June 2024

    Due to the arrival of MV Unicloud, the public are advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach, will be closed to members of the public from 07:00 on Sunday 23 June 2024, until all cargo operations have been completed. Access to these areas will be strictly prohibited and […]

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  • Fisheries Workshop – A Look into the Lives of Commonly Caught Species in St Helena

    18 June 2024

    The Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section are hosting an educational fisheries workshop and are inviting the local fishing community to attend. The workshop will be held at Anne’s Place from 16:30 to 20:30 on Wednesday 10 July 2024. The workshop will focus on understanding the diets, habitats, movements, life history, reproduction, and scientific research related […]

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  • 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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