Public Announcements

  • Weather Warning

    St Helena is continuing to experience a north-westerly swell. This has resulted in ongoing heavy sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. This weather warning has been extended until Friday, 24 January 2025. Boat owners are urged to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period. Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering […]

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  • Unlawful Deposit of Waste Material and Use of Crown Land

    The Property Service wishes to raise awareness and encourage responsible land use and waste disposal behaviour within the community. Together we can ensure St Helena is a great place to live for all. The Property Service has received a number of reports regarding the depositing and disposal of waste material on Crown Land that includes: […]

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  • Changes to Public Transport Bus Routes

    The St Helena Government (SHG) is advising changes to the public transport bus routes and times, effective immediately. These updates aim to enhance service efficiency and better meet public transportation needs. Key Changes: Route 1: Route 3: The updated timetables can be found on the SHG website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/publictransportservice/. We appreciate your understanding as we implement […]

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  • Weather Warning

     St Helena is currently experiencing a north-westerly swell, resulting in heavy sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. These conditions are expected to persist throughout the coming week and into the following week. The Emergency Planning Department urges boat owners to ensure their vessels are securely moored. Additionally, please take extreme caution if swimming […]

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  • Economic Development Investment Programme

    2024/25 MICRO PROJECTS – JAMESTOWN RUN The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to advise that following an open procurement exercise conducted in November 2024, SHG has entered into a contract with S.Doy Construction to install approximately 85 metre railing system at the Jamestown Run, which is directly below the Duke of Edinburgh Playground.  Works […]

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  • Seven Seas Splendor Cruise Ship Visit

    The cruise ship Seven Seas Splendor will arrive in St Helena at 10.00hrs on Sunday 12 January 2025  with  662 passengers and 541 crew on-board.  Approximately half the passengers are booked on island tours. Tours will depart at 10:30 from Jamestown Wharf. It is expected that the passengers will carry the following currencies:  Euros, Dollars […]

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  • Customs Office Closure

    The public are advised that the Customs Office will be closed on Thursday, 09 January 2025 from 12:30 to allow the staff to attend a funeral.    Normal office hours will resume from Friday, 10 January 2025 from 09:00 The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation SHG 8 January 2025 http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh

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  • Closure of Port

    The public and all wharf stakeholders are advised that the Port of Jamestown will be closed today, Wednesday 8 January 2025 from 06:00 for the movement of containers and boats in preparation of the visit of the MV Seven Seas Splendor and the next call of the MV Karoline. Port users are asked not to […]

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  • Change To School Term Times

    It has become necessary to make changes to the published term times for the current academic year (2024-25) The public will be aware of a recent visit by a team from Hampshire, conducting an Education Standards Review on the primary schools provision.  This has led to a partnership with Hampshire and has generated access to […]

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  • Grounds and Maintenance Services required for  Pilling Primary School

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced contractors or persons to provide a grounds maintenance service for Pilling Primary School. Interested parties must have some experience in maintaining grounds including hedges, lawns, gardens, etc, be able to handle general maintenance tasks, and have their own equipment to carry […]

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