St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • 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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  • Weather Warning

    17 May 2024

    Strong winds are forecast across the island today, Friday 17 May 2024, and tomorrow, Saturday 18 May 2024, with a risk of these bringing some disruption. Winds will be strongest today but will ease considerably by tomorrow. There is a risk of gusts up to 35 knots on high ground today and tomorrow, especially on […]

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  • Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf

    14 May 2024

    The public are advised that Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public from 08:00 on Saturday 18 May 2024, due to the arrival of cruise ship MV Artania. Access to Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control. The […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Karoline

    10 May 2024

    The MV Karoline is expected to arrive at James Bay on Monday 13 May 2024. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock at Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will begin 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 to the […]

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  • Reduced Port Control Services

    10 May 2024

    The public are advised that Port Control is currently experiencing limited staffing, and therefore all job requests will need to be prioritised. We anticipate an impact on the provision of lifting services at both Jamestown Wharf and Rupert’s Jetty. All users are asked to submit requests for the lifting of vessels and other equipment at […]

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  • Disposal of SHG Fuel Infrastructure Project (Ex Basil Read) Vehicles

    8 May 2024

    The Fuel Infrastructure Project (formerly Basil Read) is offering the following vehicles for sale through a public tender process. VEHICLE TYPE REGISTERED Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.5L/D 3932 Toyota Hilux Double Cab 2.5L/D 3525 Toyota Hilux Single Cab 2.5L/D 3551 Toyota Hilux Single Cab 2.5L/D 3537 Toyota Hilux Single Cab 2.5L/D 3471 Toyota Hilux Single […]

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  • Sustainable Economic Development Strategy – Public Engagement Session On Wednesday 15 May

    8 May 2024

    A public engagement session on the new Sustainable Economic Development Strategy and Delivery Plan (SEDS) will take place on Wednesday 15 May 2024 at 19:00 in the Jamestown Museum. The SEDS is available for download at www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sustainable-Economic-Development-Strategy-2023-2033.pdf. It is also available in hard copy at the Public Library and Customer Service Centre in Jamestown. Comments […]

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  • ANRD assets for licensing

    6 May 2024

    The Agriculture and Natural Resources Division wishes to advise the public that the following assets are available for licensing from May 2024: Application forms are available at the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Office Reception in Scotland, St Paul’s. Alternatively, you can contact the Farmers Support Assistant, Martina Leo, or the Agricultural Development Officer, Andy […]

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