Public Announcements

  • Sea Conditions – Update

    St Helena is currently experiencing unsettling sea conditions and is forecasted to continue through to Monday 26 February 2024 in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to take care when parking near the […]

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  • Resident Translators Needed

    The Emergency Planning Department would like to hear from residents on St Helena who are able to converse in languages other than English to form part of a resident translator volunteering group, and who would be willing to assist should there be an incident involving overseas visitors who have a limited understanding of English. If […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    St Helena is expected to experience unsettling sea conditions from Wednesday 21 February 2024 and is forecast to continue through to Friday 23 February 2024 in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to […]

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  • Restricted access to Jamestown Wharf and Lower Rupert’s

    The Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Monday 19 February, Tuesday 20 February, and Wednesday 21 February 2024. This closure is due to the arrival of the Maria Da Paz and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those […]

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  • Wreath Laying Ceremony and Road Closures – 16 February 2024

    A special wreath laying ceremony, led by the Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena Dale Bowers, will take place at the Cenotaph on Friday 16 February 2024 at 15:00. Governor Nigel Phillips, the Chief Minister Julie Thomas, Speaker of the House of Commons the Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP and Speaker Cyril Gunnell […]

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  • Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf

    The Jamestown Wharf will be closed to the public on Wednesday 14 February 2024 between 08:00 and 16:00. This closure is to enable Port Control to relocate all empty containers in preparation for the upcoming call of the MV Maria Da Paz. Boat owners are asked not to leave any vehicles unattended on the wharf […]

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  • Road Works At Jamestown Sea Front

    Due to unfavourable weather conditions this morning and prescheduled works occurring in other parts of the island, the Roads Section has postponed the resurfacing works at the sea front. Work is expected to resume next week. The public will be informed of the exact dates and time in due course. The Roads section thanks the […]

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  • Longwood Clinic Closure

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio would like to inform the public that Longwood Clinic will be closed from Thursday 8 February 2024 until Thursday 29 February 2024.  During this time, all appointments will be moved to the Jamestown Outpatients Clinic.  Any persons already booked during this period are asked to contact the appointments office […]

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  • Longwood Clinic Closure

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio would like to inform the public that Longwood Clinic will be closed from Thursday 8 February 2024 until Thursday 29 February 2024.  During this time, all appointments will be moved to the Jamestown Outpatients Clinic.  Any persons already booked during this period are asked to contact the appointments office […]

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  • Revised Opening Times for Post and Customer Services Centre

    From Monday 12 February 2024, the Post and Customer Services Centre, at the Post Office Building, Jamestown, will be operating revised opening hours for walk-ins. Opening hours for the Post and Customer Services Centre are as follows: Mondays – Fridays 08:45 – 15:00 Saturdays 08:45 – 12:00 We would like to thank you in advance […]

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