Public Announcements

  • Sea Conditions

    The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a 1.8m to 3m meter North-Westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from tomorrow, Saturday 3 December, to Tuesday, 6 December 2022. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James and Rupert’s Bay. The public is advised to take due care and attention […]

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  • Parking in Jamestown During Festive Period

    With the festive period around the corner, it is anticipated that the volume of vehicular traffic and pedestrians will increase in Jamestown, as people get in their Christmas shopping and attend events. In light of previous experience at this time of year, a number of possible pinch points and obstructions have been identified. In order to […]

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  • Reminder on the use of SUA/Drones in St Helena

    REMINDER ON THE USE OF SUA / DRONES IN ST HELENA With the festive season is just around the corner, some may be receiving a Small Unmanned Aircraft (SUA) / drones as a gift, others may be planning to take footage during the holidays of the breathtaking views the island boast. As such, it is […]

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  • Waste Management Services – Wheelie Bin Stocks

    Waste Management Services (WMS) would like to advise the public that they have distributed their entire stock of black 240L wheelie bins to Island households and businesses. If you are in possession of a domestic wheelie bin that is not being used e.g. your waste is disposed of in an 1100L communal bin or you […]

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  • Repeat Prescriptions to be filled prior to Friday, 9 December 2022

    The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that, due to staff movements, the Pharmacy will have reduced opening hours during the festive period.  The opening hours for the pharmacy and all other services offered within the Health and Social Care Portfolio over the festive period will be communicated shortly.   To help manage […]

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  • Road Closure

    Following the recent notice of road closure, the public is advised that the first phase of works to the historic wall on Side Path Road has been completed and the Contractor is resuming construction of the remaining nine (of a total of 40) concrete road panels. Therefore, the section of Napoleon Street above the laundrette, […]

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  • Constitution Hill Road Closure

    This closure has now been postponed. The Highways Authority has given approval for Constitution Hill Road to be closed on Tuesday 29and Wednesday 302022, between 9.30am and 12.30pm. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to carry out general maintenance works. During this closure, only emergency services will be granted access. Residents within the […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Helena

    The MV Helena arrived at James Bay, St Helena on Saturday 19November 2022 where she went into anchor. On Monday 21 November she will come alongside the Jetty at Ruperts and cargo operations will commence. The public is therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will […]

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  • Continued Leak from RFA Darkdale

    Port Control would like to advise the public that oil from RFA Darkdale has today been observed coming into James Bay. The wreck of the Second World War era vessel is occasionally observed to leak some of the oil residue that remains in the wreck, and due to today’s sea and wind conditions small amounts […]

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  • Open session of Governor in Council Meeting – Friday, 18 November 2022

    An open session meeting of Governor in Council will take place on Friday, 18 November 2022, in the Council Chamber starting at 13:30. The items to be discussed include the extension to Merrimens Fun Park, the proposed construction of a three bedroom dwelling in Head O’ Wain and the proposed demolition of existing toilets and temporary siting […]

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