St Helena Government

St Helena Government

Public Announcements

  • Economic Development Investment Programme

    5 March 2025

    Jamestown Run Railing Project Completed And Reopened The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the railing installation project at the Jamestown Run, located adjacent to the Duke of Edinburgh Playground. Following an open procurement exercise in November 2024, the St Helena Government (SHG) contracted S. Doy Construction to install […]

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  • Cancelled Road Closure – The Arch, Jamestown (Sea Front Access)

    4 March 2025

    Please be advised that the planned road closure through The Arch leading to the sea front in Jamestown for Wednesday, 05 March 2025, has been cancelled due to ongoing cargo operations. The closure scheduled for Wednesday, 12 March 2025, from 13:00 to 15:30 remains in effect. The Roads Section apologises for any inconvenience caused and […]

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  • Emergency Dental Clinic Closure

    4 March 2025

    The Emergency Dental Clinic, which is normally open to the public between 08:30 and 09:30 every weekday, will be closed on Wednesday 12 March 2025. Persons experiencing a dental emergency during this time are therefore asked to call Dental Reception by telephone on 25387, to make an appointment. Any inconvenience caused is very much regretted. […]

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  • Expressions of Interest – Non Executive Director

    3 March 2025

    St Helena Government (SHG) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested persons to undertake the role of Non-Executive Director (NED) on the boards of State-Owned Entities (SOEs) and entities in which SHG has an equity interest. As an SHG-appointed NED on SOE boards, you will play a crucial role in aligning entity strategy with government […]

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  • International Maritime Safety Audit of St Helena’s Maritime Administration

    3 March 2025

    The St Helena Government (SHG) welcomed the proxy audit carried out in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS). St Helena is part of the Red Ensign Group having a Category 2 Ship Registry whereby standards must be maintained on safety and operational practices as mandated by international requirements. Under […]

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  • Cruise Ship Azamara Quest

    27 February 2025

    The cruise ship Azamara Quest will arrive in St Helena at 08:00 on Saturday 01 March 2025. There are 607 passengers on board.  James Bay is currently experiencing rough, swelly seas which is forecast to persist throughout the weekend. Consequently, the Captain, in liaison with Port Control, will make a decision on whether it is […]

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  • Caution: Exposed Piping on Beach

    27 February 2025

    Recent sea conditions have again exposed the undersea fibre optic cable pipework which lands at Rupert’s Beach. The cable itself is undamaged. However, a small amount of the protective housing encasing it remains exposed on the beach, with some of the casing in the waters leading away from the beach detached from the seabed and […]

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  • Arrival of MT Ardberg

    25 February 2025

    The MT Ardberg is scheduled to arrive in St Helena at 14:00 on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. Once clearance is complete, the vessel will dock at Rupert’s Jetty, however, due to the current sea conditions it is not known when bunkering will take place. The public are therefore advised that the whole of lower Ruperts, […]

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  • Changes to Route 1 Public Transport Service Timetable

    24 February 2025

    Please be advised that following requests from the public, there will be changes made to Route 1 of the Public Transport Service (PTS) timetable effective from Saturday, 01 March 2025. Journeys from Bottom Woods into Jamestown will depart 5 minutes earlier. Instead of travelling via Longwood Avenue and Longwood Gate, these journeys will now travel […]

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  • Weather Warning Update

    24 February 2025

    St Helena continues to experience a north-westerly swell which is likely to continue until 3 March 2025. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are advised to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period. Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James […]

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