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The public are advised of the upcoming opening of new, modern public toilet and shower facilities located in Rupert’s, adjacent to the Saints Tuna Corporation building.
These new facilities, which include gender-neutral toilets, showers, and a dedicated baby changing cubicle, will be open for public use starting Friday, 28 November 2025.
Key Information
- Location: Rupert’s, adjacent to Saints Tuna Corporation.
- Opening Date: Friday, 28 November 2025.
- Access: The facilities will remain open to the public at all times, except for when the port is operating at Level 3 (when a ship is in the harbour).
Closure of Old Facilities
From the opening date of the new facilities (Friday, 28 November), the public should no longer use the old toilet facilities, which will be locked and permanently closed. It is intended for the old structure to be demolished and its footprint remediated to blend with the surrounding area.
Request for Respectful Use & Reporting Issues
The public is requested to use the new facilities respectfully to ensure their longevity and cleanliness for all users.
To report any issues regarding fixtures or fittings, please contact Gina Henry, Crown Estates Officer via gina.henry@sainthelena.gov.sh or Tel: 22270.
Waste Management Services is responsible for the routine cleaning of these facilities. All cleanliness issues must be reported to Karl Martin, Environmental Officer Risk Management, via karl.martin@sainthelena.gov.sh or Tel: 24724.
Photos
Baby-changing facility
Gender-neutral toilet
Showers
The new amenity facilities
The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Tuesday, 25 November at 22:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty on 26 November 2025.
During this time, Rupert’s Cargo Management Facility, the beach, jetty, and Rupert’s Bay will be under Security Access Level 3, meaning these areas will be restricted to authorised personnel only.
Access will remain restricted until all cargo operations are completed and the vessel has departed.
Once the vessel leaves, security will reduce to Access Level 2, at which point only the Cargo Management Facility will remain restricted during normal working hours (08:00–17:00).
The beach, jetty, and Rupert’s Bay will reopen to the public and can be accessed via the public walkway beginning at Liberation House or via the Ferry Service (charges apply).
After working hours, the Security Access Level reduces to Level 1, whereby vehicular access is allowed through the facility.
St Helena Port Control thanks the public for their cooperation and understanding.
SHG
24 November 2025
The Tourist Office will be closed from 13:00 tomorrow, Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
Normal operations will resume from 08:30 on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
The Tourist Office would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, and the public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
The Road Section would like to inform the public of a planned temporary road closure on a section of Longwood Avenue from 09:00 on Monday, 24 November through to 15:00 on Sunday, 30 November 2025. This closure is necessary to safely carry out major layer upgrades on the section of road between the entrance of the Piccolo Hill complex and the house known as “The Boot”.
Access and Diversions
- Piccolo Hill Residents: Access to the Piccolo Hill complex will not be affected.
- Public Diversions: Depending on your destination, alternative routes will be necessary. Please plan your journey using routes such as:
- Bottom Woods Road
- Haul Road
- Colt Sheds Road
- Emergency Services: We regret to inform that Emergency Services will be affected by this closure. We advise all emergency personnel to note the closure times and plan their routes accordingly during this period.
Travellers, especially those going to the airport, are advised to allow extra time for travel and make use of the diversion routes. Please adhere to all signage and instructions from personnel on site.
The Road Section apologises for any inconvenience this essential maintenance work may cause and thanks the public for their cooperation.
Ongoing Daily Closures – Bottom Woods to Longwood Gate
Please note that in addition to the planned closure mentioned above, roadworks are continuing along the section between Bottom Woods and Longwood Gate until late January 2026. These works involve daily closures between 09:00 and 15:00, but only on the specific section being worked on each day (approximately 150–200 metres at a time). The entire stretch from Bottom Woods to Longwood Gate will not be closed all at once.
Because the exact location changes daily, we cannot provide precise points in advance. Drivers should expect a short closure somewhere along this section during the stated hours and plan accordingly. Again, please adhere to all signage and instructions from personnel on site.
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A map showing the location of the planned roadworks (in red)
St Helena is expected to experience unsettled sea conditions from Thursday 12 November 2025 to Sunday 16 November 2025, in both James and Rupert’s Bay.
Boat owners are advised to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period.
Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay and should refrain from using life rings and other lifesaving equipment for recreational purposes
Vehicle owners are advised to avoid parking near the rails along the seafront. Individuals are asked to exercise caution when in close proximity to the railings due to the potential risk of wave overspray and associated hazards.
The Emergency Planning Department will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as necessary
SHG
13 November 2025
The Tourist Office would like to advise the public that their office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, 13 November 2025 from 10:00 to 12:00.
Normal operations will resume on Sunday, 16 November from 09:00.
The Tourist Office would like to apologise for any convenience this may cause, and the public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
12 November 2025
A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel will take place on Thursday, 13 November 2025 from 13:00 to 15:00. This meeting will be held at the conference room in Customs House, Jamestown.
The agenda will include a Police and Crime Panel report from the Temporary Director of Police and a question and answer (QA) section from the panel.
The report summary can be found on the SHG Website: The Royal St Helena Police Service | St Helena Government
For more information, please contact the Temporary Director of Police, Kevin Weir, by telephone on (00290) 22626 or by email through kevin.weir@sainthelena.gov.sh
SHG
12 November 2025
The public are advised that the Immigration and Customs office at Liberation House in Ruperts will be closed on Wednesday 12 November 2025 due to staff training.
Normal operations will resume on Thursday 13 November 2025.
The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
10 November 2025
The public are advised that on Tuesday 11 November 2025, Ruperts Port including the beach area and the whole of Lower Ruperts will be closed from 07:00 hours due to the movement of containers in preparation for the next call of the MV Karoline.
Access to the Port will only be granted to those persons and vehicles with authorisation from the Port Management.
Port Control would like to thank the public for their understanding and apologises for any inconvenience caused.
SHG
07 November 2025
The Roads Section would like to inform the public of revised closure dates and times for resurfacing work planned for the Tomb Road to Hutt’s Gate.
Please note the following key closure details:
| Schedule of Roadworks | |||
| Road Closures | Dates | Daily Closure Time | Diversions |
| Tomb Road to Hutt’s Gate | Tuesday 4 November to Sunday 9 November 2025 | 09:00 to 15:00 | The Dungeon via Gordon’s Post and Haul Road. |
| Monday 10 November to Thursday 13 November 2025 | Full closure from 09:00 on Mon 10 November to 15:00 Thurs 13 November 2025 | ||
These works will affect regular public transport routes and may impact Emergency Services response times during the closure hours. We are working to complete this project as quickly as possible to minimise disruption.
Please note that the full-time closures effective from Monday 10th November are necessary to enable the slurry to dry sufficiently in the current inclement weather conditions being experienced. Opening the road to vehicular traffic before the slurry layer has cured sufficiently increases the risk of damaging the new layer.
All motorists are advised to expect delays when travelling through or around these areas during working hours. Please exercise extreme caution and strictly follow all posted signage and instructions from on-site staff.
The Roads Section would like to thank the public in advance for their co-operation, patience and understanding as these essential improvements are carried out.