St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • Arrival of MT Ardberg

    17 July 2025

    The MT Ardberg is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Saturday, 19 July 2025, at 19:00 and anchor in James Bay. Weather permitting on Sunday, 20 July 2025 at sunrise, MT Ardberg will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty, and as soon as the clearance is completed bunkering operations will commence. The public are therefore advised […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure

    15 July 2025

    The Immigration Section will be closed for business tomorrow, Wednesday 16 July 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.

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  • HM Customs Closure

    14 July 2025

    HM Customs will be closed on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. Jamestown Wharf will have restricted access due to Port Control moving containers. Whilst HM Customs staff will be in the office to answer queries, the public will not be able to access the wharf to collect goods during this time. Normal operations will resume from […]

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  • Road Closure – Seales Corner to Connect LTD Office

    9 July 2025

    The public are advised that the road from Seales Corner to Connect St Helena Ltd will be temporarily closed on Friday, 11 July 2025 from 09:30 to 11:30. This closure is required to facilitate crane operations for the removal of large UPS systems from Connect, Carnarvon Court.   Appropriate signage will be in place. The […]

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  • Revised Public Transport Timetables Effective 1 July 2025

    3 July 2025

    Following the reopening of Ladder Hill Road on Friday 4 July 2025, further adjustments are being made for the Public Transport Service. These changes will come into effect following the reopening of Ladder Hill Road on Friday afternoon with all scheduled trips leaving Jamestown at 16:10. ROUTE DESTINATION AND TIMES Route 1 (from Bottom Woods): […]

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  • St Helena Launches Publicly Accessible Register of Beneficial Ownership (PARBO)

    1 July 2025

    On 30 June 2025 St Helena Government commenced the Companies (Amendment) Ordinance. As has previously been announced during the consultation on the associated Bill, the Ordinance puts requirements on St Helena companies to declare details of the beneficial owners of those companies to the Registrar, and requires the Registrar to make those details publicly available, […]

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  • Proposed Changes To Public Transport Service Timetables

    27 June 2025

    Following a review of the Public Transport Service, it is evident that the running costs of our public transport service has been significantly impacted due to increased operating costs,  the approved subsidy of £87k being exceeded, and consistently low ridership on various routes. To address these challenges and ensure the sustainability of the service, we […]

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  • Day of the Seafarer – 25 June

    25 June 2025

    The International Day of the Seafarer, celebrated annually on 25 June, recognises the vital contributions of seafarers to the global economy and maritime sector. This is an opportune time to share the stories of two St Helenians who have made a career as a seafarer and work in the maritime industry. Kevin Williams Kevin Williams […]

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  • Ambulance Operations During Ladder Hill Road Closure – July 2025

    25 June 2025

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC) advises the public of temporary changes to ambulance operations during the closure of Ladder Hill and Shy Road from 1 to 31 July 2025. To maintain emergency cover, ambulance vehicles will be based at the Community Care Complex (CCC) in Half Tree Hollow outside of normal working hours. […]

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  • Clarification on Points of Contact for Minister’s Ellick and Henry

    23 June 2025

    Further to the press releases issued on Friday, 20 June, announcing that Ministers Jeffrey Ellick and Martin Henry will be off-island, Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, wishes to clarify the ministerial arrangement in place during their absence, especially since the current Council will enter Purdah on 30 June 2025. Please note that Ministers’ Mark Brooks and […]

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