Public Announcements

  • HEAVY SWELL CONDITIONS

    The public is advised that, due to a large Low Pressure crossing the lower Atlantic Ocean, a significant south-westerly swell has been forecast for St Helena from Monday, 1 May, to Friday, 5 May 2017. The public is reminded to take care when accessing the Seafront area during this time and to avoid parking near […]

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  • ST HELENA BEAT SURGERIES

    May 2017 As part of their Neighbourhood Policing Programme, St Helena Police Officers will continue their ‘beat surgeries’ in various places around the Island throughout May 2017. These surgeries are designed to take place in busy areas where it is easier for more people to attend (see dates & times below). A questionnaire will also […]

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  • SCENIC FLIGHT OVER ST HELENA

    Members of the public would have yesterday noticed a flyover of St Helena Island The flight was undertaken by ExecuJet in a Hawker 4000 aircraft which had been chartered by Basil Read to bring to St Helena personnel connected with the Airport Project. The flight arrived on Sunday, 23 April, and will depart on Friday, […]

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  • TRAVEL NEWS – UPDATE

    Maintaining Access Investigations into alternative means of maintaining access to and from the Island continue. All reports that a plane has been sourced to transport passengers from Cape Town are inaccurate. In the meantime, SHG can confirm the following: Ocean Observer The Ocean Observer which is transporting 10 passengers from Cape Town to St Helena […]

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  • CRIMINAL DAMAGE IN THE CASTLE GARDENS

    The public is advised that the St Helena Police Service is currently investigating a report of criminal damage which occurred in the Castle Gardens, Jamestown, between the hours of 9pm on Friday night, 21 April, and 8.30am on Saturday morning, 22 April 2017. The criminal damage involved the destruction of the concrete chess table which […]

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  • CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ST HELENA, ASCENSION & TRISTAN DA CUNHA CONSTITUTION

    REMINDER The Social & Community Development Committee is currently seeking views on a proposed amendment to the St Helena, Ascension & Tristan da Cunha Constitution. Amendment will allow for the prioritisation of persons with St Helenian status for employment and in additional ways such as Immigration, Engaging in any Business or Profession and Movement or […]

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  • ST HELENA ARCHIVES & CORPORATE SUPPORT CLOSURE

    WEDNESDAY 26 APRIL 2017 The public is advised that the St Helena Archives will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 26 April 2017, to enable staff to attend a Staff Development Day.  Normal opening hours will resume from 8.30am on Thursday, 27 April 2017. Corporate Support at the Castle will also be unavailable tomorrow due to staff […]

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  • ST HELENA PUBLIC SOLICITOR’S OFFICE

    The St Helena Public Solicitor’s Office is currently operating without a substantive Public Solicitor.  The main point of contact is the Assistant Public Solicitor, Miss Amira Abdel-Aziz. Amira is supported by Assistant Public Solicitors, Aldhelm Garner, based in the St Helena office, and Helen Scott on Ascension Island. The post of Public Solicitor will be […]

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  • UPDATE – SHARK INCIDENT AT ENGLISH BAY

    On Friday evening there was an incident involving a swimmer at English Bay being bitten on the ankle by a shark.  The individual is currently in a stable condition and recovering well. She will be medevac’d to the UK later this week for further treatment. A huge appreciation goes to Paul Scipio and Craig Scipio […]

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  • CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ST HELENA, ASCENSION & TRISTAN DA CUNHA CONSTITUTION

    REMINDER The Social & Community Development Committee is currently seeking views on a proposed amendment to the St Helena, Ascension & Tristan da Cunha Constitution. Below is a reminder of the remaining public consultation meetings. All meetings will start at 7.30pm. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings to provide the necessary feedback. Venue […]

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