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The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Wednesday 13 May, at 06:00 hours. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty.
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 departs, 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.
The public are reminded that the playground site at Half Tree Hollow remains an active construction area as part of the ongoing Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Playgrounds Project. The public are asked to stay outside of visible development areas and strictly adhere to site signage.
This new playground facility has been made possible through significant planning and investment under the EDIP, AC’s Multi-skill Contractors, assisted by HMP who has been diligently working to timely install the equipment, in all weather conditions. The continued support and cooperation of the community is appreciated as the project progresses towards completion.
Pictured is new playground equipment (upper terrace) and children’s outdoor gym equipment (middle terrace), recently installed. Still to be installed is synthetic safety grass beneath the existing swing frames (and swings / chains fitted) and climbing frame. Whilst equipment may appear inviting to use, the public (children) are requested to wait for a further announcement, when the playground is completed and equipment is safe to use.
The public are advised that the next round of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccinations for individuals wishing to receive their first dose has been scheduled as follows:
| Date | Time | Location |
| Week 1 | First doses | |
| Monday 18 May | 10am – 2pm | HTH (CCC) |
| Tuesday 19 May | 10am – 2pm | Longwood (Harford CC) |
| Wednesday 20 May | 10am – 2pm | JTCC |
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the session most convenient to them. Vaccination remains an important step in protecting yourself and the wider community from MMR. For individuals who are housebound and unable to attend any of the above sessions, arrangements can be made for a home visit by a nurse. Please contact the Health Promotion team on 25949 to register your request.
Further to the previous public announcement regarding the Central Support Service Away Day, please note that this has been postponed due to pressing issues currently being dealt with.
Central Support Service will operate as normal tomorrow, 8 May 2026.
Please be advised that the Central Support Service, will be closed on Friday, 8 May to allow staff to attend their Away Day.
These office closures will include the Legislative Council staff office, the Archives, Communications Hub, IT Offices and Transport Section.
The Castle Switchboard will continue to be staffed until 16:00.
Normal business will resume on Monday, 11 May 2026, at 8:30.
We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Recent wet weather has delayed the road slurry programme, and some works have not been completed as scheduled.
Daily road closures on W-road were due to end on Friday, 8 May 2026, but will now continue due to these delays. Road slurry works, including on W-road, will continue from Monday, 11 May onwards.
To help the programme progress more efficiently and make best use of suitable weather conditions, additional road sections will also form part of the works. Daily road closures between 09:00 – 15:00 may take place over the next 10 weeks on the following routes:
- Swampy Gut Bridge to White Gate
- White Gate to Scotland Circle
- White Gate to Bates Branch
- Red Hill to White Gate, including the Knollcombes area
Clear signage and advance notice will be provided where possible to help road users plan their journeys and minimise disruption.
Including these additional roads allows works to move between locations when conditions are unsuitable on a particular section. No more than two roads will be closed at any one time, and close coordination will continue with public transport operators, emergency services and churches to minimise disruption.
The public are thanked for their patience and cooperation while this essential road maintenance work continues.
His Majesty’s Customs and Immigration Services would like to advise the public on the following office closure:
Thursday 07 May between 08:30 – 16:00, for container movement (closed to the public and merchants but the enquiry desk will be open).
During the closures, the office reception will be available for Customs and Immigration enquiries on telephone 22287 or on email cienquiries@sainthelena.gov.sh.
Business will resume on Friday 08 May at 09:00.
The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
St Helena Port Control has approved the temporary closure of the Rupert’s Cargo Management Facility (RCMF) and the Jetty on Thursday, 7 May 2026 from 08:00 – 17:00.
This closure will allow the Cargo Management Team to relocate empty containers closer to the Jetty in preparation for backloading of the next voyage of the MV Karoline.
To ensure this operation is carried out safely, the RCMF will operate under Access Level 3 during this period. Entry will be restricted to authorised persons who have made prior arrangements with Port Control.
Please be advised that the main Scotland Office will close tomorrow, 01 May 2026, at 14:00. This is to allow essential works to be carried out.
If the Livestock and Forestry services are required during this time, the Livestock Section can be contacted on 26162 and the Forestry Section on 65394.
HM Customs & Immigration Services would like to advise the public that reduced services will be in place on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
The offices at Liberation House, Ruperts will be closed to the public on this day. However, merchant cargo will continue to be released as normal
In the event of an emergency, officers may be contacted on the following numbers:
Customs matters – 67652
Immigration matters – 51442
Normal operations will resume on Thursday, 30 April from 09:00.
The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused.