Public Announcements

  • Constituent Enquiries For Jamestown And Rupert’s Residents

    Councillor Gillian Brooks has been appointed the temporary Minister for Safety, Security & Home Affairs Portfolio (SS&HA). During this time should constituents have any queries, they are asked please contact the Honourable Dr Corinda Essex.

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  • Jacob’s Ladder Closure

    The public is advised that the lower section of Jacob’s Ladder – from ‘halfway’ wall to the bottom of the Ladder – will be closed on Monday, 1 May, and Tuesday, 2 May 2023. This closure is to allow the contractor to remove the formwork used for the tunnel repair.  Access to the Ladder from […]

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  • Consignment of spectacles arrives on-Island

    The Health & Social Care Portfolio are pleased to advise that another consignment of spectacles have arrived on-Island. If you are expecting to receive spectacles from Miss Priscilla Brown, you are asked to please call Bridget Henry via telephone on 22500 to ensure you order has arrived, and arrange for collection. SHG27 April 2023

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  • Prince Andrew School Swimming Gala 2023

    Prince Andrew School will be hosting their annual Swimming Gala on Friday, 28 April 2023. All parents, carers, and members of the public are invited to attend. However, as space within the pool is limited, priority will be given to parents/carers. There is also limited seating and shade available. The Gala will start at approximately 9.30am and will end at approximately 2pm. […]

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  • Nursery Provision

    The Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio offers non-compulsory Nursery Education for all children between the ages of three and four years.     The Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio will be in contact with parents/guardians of those children born on-Island and who are eligible to enter Nursery Education in the school year September 2023 – August 2024 to offer a place […]

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  • Resident Translator 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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  • Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics Reminder

    The Health Services Directorate are currently holding COVID-19 vaccination clinics at various locations around the Island. These clinics are now for anyone aged 40 years and over. In order to receive a first, second or booster dose of the COVID-19 Bivalent vaccine you must not have received a Covid-19 vaccination within the past three months. […]

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  • Police Appeal for Information – Theft of vegetables

    St Helena Police are seeking information about the theft of vegetables from the SHAPE Centre, in Sandy Bay. The vegetables were stolen from the garden of the SHAPE clients between Saturday, 15 April, and Sunday, 16April 2023. SHAPE plays a crucial role in supporting the Island’s disabled and vulnerable adults, and this crime was committed against […]

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  • British Overseas Territories Citizen passport rights in the UK

    The Immigration section of the Safety Security and Home Affairs Portfolio would like to remind British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) (St Helenian) Passport holders of the following information when travelling to the UK: For those St Helenians who are eligible for dual nationality, you may hold a BOTC (St Helenian) and a British Citizen (BC) […]

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  • His Excellency the Governor departs the Island

    HE Governor Nigel Phillips CBE departed the Island on Sunday, 16 April 2023. The Governor is currently on annual leave and will then travel to the UK to attend the King’s Coronation and meetings of the Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC). The Governor will return to the Island on Saturday, 20 May 2023. While the Governor […]

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