St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • 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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  • Minister Ellick to Depart Island

    20 June 2025

    Minister for Safety, Security and Home Affairs Jeffrey Ellick, will depart the island on Saturday 21 June 2025 to travel to South Africa for personal reasons. In Minister Ellick’s absence, Minister Mark Brooks has been assigned ministerial responsibility for the Safety, Security and Home Affairs Portfolio. Minister Mark Brooks can be contacted by email through […]

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  • Arrival of MV Karoline

    19 June 2025

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 17:00 on Sunday 22 June 2025. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty at 07:00 on Monday 23 June 2025 and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and whole of […]

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  • Police Appeal for Information: Incident at High Knoll Fort

    19 June 2025

    The Royal St Helena Police (RSHP) are investigating a serious incident that occurred at High Knoll Fort during Easter Weekend 2025. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who may have been in that area between 13:00 on Friday 18 April and 18:00 on Saturday 19 April 2025. Anyone who was in that area during […]

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  • Upcoming Road Works: Ladder Hill and Shy Road Closure – July 2025

    17 June 2025

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road and Shy Road to be closed from Tuesday 01 July 2025 to Thursday 31 July 2025 to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to carry out full-width surface works with the micro-paver for the rehabilitation of the part […]

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  • Update on Public Warning Systems

    12 June 2025

    The Emergency Planning Department wishes to provide an update regarding the Public Warning Systems installed in Rupert’s and Jamestown under the EDIP Micro Project funding during the 2022-23 fiscal year.  The systems continue to experience difficulties in establishing reliable communication with the Joint Emergency Services Control Centre- a critical function for their operational effectiveness.  The […]

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