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The Marine Section will be closed to the public from 08:30 to 16:00 on Thursday, 18 September 2025. This is due to staff conducting essential field work.

We will resume normal business hours at 08:30 on Friday, 19 September 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

The MT Ardberg is scheduled to arrive in St Helena on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 at 18:00, where it will anchor in James Bay. The vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, and bunkering operations will commence as soon as clearance has been completed.

The public are therefore advised that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed from 06:00 on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, until all bunkering operations are completed.

These areas will be strictly prohibited, with access limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with St Helena Port Control.

Boat owners and operators are further advised that Rupert’s Bay will also be closed due to the floating pipeline.

The public are thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.

SHG

16 September 2025

St Helena Airport and Emergency Planning are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to participate in a major incident exercise to simulate an aircraft emergency.

The outdoor exercise will take place on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, from 08:00 to 13:30 at the St Helena Airport.

Volunteers are needed for the following roles:

Please be aware that this event may be emotionally and psychologically demanding for volunteers.

Lunch will be provided and transport on request.

Volunteers interested in this unique opportunity can contact Marc Fowler by telephone on 25180, or by email at marc.fowler@sthelenaairport.aero. Alternatively, contact Anel O’Bey on 25052 or email anel.obey@helanta.co.sh.

Advice relating to entry of the St Helena Airport and clothing requirements will be discussed when volunteers make contact.

A large shark was first sighted inshore on the weekend commencing 22 August 2025, specifically along the leeward/northern side of the island. A further sighting of a shark was seen around 06:00 on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, at the back of the moorings. Maritime, along with Marine Fisheries and Conservation Section continue to monitor the situation. 

As a precautionary measure, we ask everyone to remain extra careful and vigilant when in or near the water.

Important Guidance:

It is important for us to identify the species involved in this sighting so that we can assess any potential threat levels to public safety and understand the ecological implications. Accurate information will help us make informed decisions about precautionary measures and long-term marine management.

Report sightings to Marine Fisheries and Conservation Officer, Adam Riggs, by telephone on 25966 or via email through adam.riggs@sainthelena.gov.sh.

When reporting, please provide as much detail as possible, including:

Fishers and members of the public are reminded to discard fish waste responsibly:

Discarding fish waste close to the coast can attract sharks closer to shore to feed, increasing the risk near popular areas such as James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. This can impact the safety of recreational activities such as swimming, snorkelling, and diving.

The safety of our community is our highest priority, and we will provide further updates as soon as more information is available.

The St Helena Community College, ELC and Career Access St Helena will close their offices from 12:00 to 16:00 on Friday, 12 September 2025 .

Normal hours will resume on Monday, 15 September 2025.

The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio thanks the public for their understanding and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please be advised that the Immigration Section will have revised opening hours from Thursday, 11 September to Monday, 15 September 2025.

During this period, the section will be open to the public from 09:00 to 12:00 only on the following dates:

These temporary changes are necessary to facilitate our move from the Jamestown office to our new location in Rupert’s.

Normal business hours will resume at 08:30 on Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this important transition.

The Post and Customer Services Centre (PCSC) would like to inform customers that, due to the low customer numbers the PCSC will close on alternate Saturdays on a trial basis.

This will take effect from Saturday, 13 September 2025 to Saturday, 22 November 2025.

An opening hours schedule will be posted on the notice board outside the PCSC.

Thanks are extended in advance to the public for their co-operation.

Revised Saturday Opening Hours

Closed Open
13 September 2025 20 September 2025
27 September 2025 4 October 2025
11 October 2025 18 October 2025
25 October 2025 1 November 2025
8 November 2025 15 November 2025
22 November 2025 29 November 2025

The public are advised that Customs, Immigration, and Port Control will begin relocating from Customs House at the Wharf to the new Rupert’s Cargo Facility starting Monday, 08 September 2025.

Services in Jamestown will continue as normal until the move is complete; however, please note there may be some disruptions during the transition. Staff will also have limited access to email and telephone communications during this period.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Further updates and information will be shared as the relocation progresses.

SHG

05 September 2025

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The closing date for expressions of interest in the roles of Speaker and Deputy Speaker has been extended to Monday, 8 September 2025.

This extension is to accommodate the recent provision enabling public officers to stand for election to these roles.

We encourage all interested and eligible individuals to submit their expressions of interest by the new deadline.

Interested persons are encouraged to contact the Legislative Council Office on telephone: 22590 or via email: morgan.thomas-henry@sainthelena.gov.sh or Marita.Bagley@sainthelena.gov.sh  for further details and to register your name by 16:00 on Monday, 8 September 2025.

Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Council

Expressions of Interest are invited from members of the public to fill the vacant office of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Legislative Council. Interested persons must be registered as an Elector on the Register of Electors which came into effect from 1 July 2025.

The Speaker presides over meetings of Legislative Council and ensures the observance of rules of order. The Speaker is non-voting. The Speaker is also the President of the local Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. Another activity of the Speaker is to oversee the Complaints procedure for conducting investigations into complaints made against Elected Members, in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Members of Legislative Council. 

 In the absence of the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker assumes these responsibilities.

In accordance with Section 55 of the St Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha Constitution, both positions are elected by Elected Members of Council; this election will take place at the first sitting of Legislative Council, soon after the General Election 2025. Two different elected members must propose and second any eligible person who has put themselves forward for either position. That means, to be considered for one of the two positions, two different elected members have to support you. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker will take up office immediately following his/her election.

Interested persons are encouraged to contact the Legislative Council Office on telephone: 22590 or via email: morgan.thomas-henry@sainthelena.gov.sh or Marita.Bagley@sainthelena.gov.sh  for further details and to register your name by 16:00 on Monday, 8 September 2025.