Public Announcements

Waste Management Services Update

19 January 2023

Waste Management Services (WMS) would like to inform the public that there are end of life tyres at Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS) Bulky Waste Cell which are available for the public for upcycling projects. The tyres have been made available to the public thanks to a joint project between SHG and the Ascension Island […]

Arrival of the MV Helena

The MV Helena is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Saturday, 21January 2023, at 6.30am where, pending safe sea and weather conditions, 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, […]

British Passport Fee Increases

The Immigration Section of the Safety, Security & Home Affairs Portfolio would like to advise the public that, following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases will take effect from 2 February 2023.  Adult 34 page Standard Passport: Current fee of £95.50 will be increased to £104.50. Child […]

Police Appeal For Information – Suspected Theft Of Football Trophy

The Royal Saint Helena Police are currently investigating the suspected theft of a football trophy from the Harbour View area of Jamestown. The trophy was last seen on the morning of Wednesday, 21 December 2022, around 5.30am. The trophy is described as silver in colour with black strings attached and is approximately 2ft in height. […]

Police Appeal For Information – Criminal Damage To Bench

The Royal Saint Helena Police are currently investigating the suspected criminal damage of a bench belonging to St Helena Government (SHG). The white bench, which is located next to Mylyns trailer near the Monument at Jamestown seafront, was found on the afternoon of Monday, 26 December 2026, (Boxing Day) to have been damaged and also […]

Temporary One Way Traffic System – 12 January 2023

The following is a Public Announcement from the Royal Saint Helena Police: The public are advised thata temporary one way system will be in place tomorrow, Thursday 12 January, from 10am to 5pm. The one way system will be in place in the direction of Gordons Post to Hutts Gate along Tomb Road. Traffic wishing […]

Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf

The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control. The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Thursday, 12 January 2023, due to the arrival of the cruise ship MV Seven Seas Voyager. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited […]

Bishops Bridge Refurbishment Contract Awarded

Following an open procurement exercise conducted in October 2022, SHG has entered into a contract with Ambledale Workshop Ltd of Nr Ladder Hill Rifle Range for the refurbishment of Bishops Bridge. These works will address the structural integrity of the bridge and associated health and safety issues.  The total value of this contract is £32,258.29 […]

Antisocial Behaviour In Castle Gardens And Surroundings

Once again, anti-social incidents have been reported in and around Castle Gardens over the weekend of 17 and 18 December 2022. St Helena Government (SHG) are working in unison to look at addressing the concerns of residents and the general public regarding this ongoing pattern of behaviour. Incidents including criminal damage, graffiti, underage drinking, urinating […]

R2 Project – Side Path Road Reopening

Further to recent announcements, SHG confirms that Side Path Road will reopen to vehicular traffic and pedestrians from 3.30pm today, Tuesday 20th December. Road signs are in place at the top and bottom of the road to confirm that the speed limit remains 20mph, and no cycling is permitted up or down Side Path.  Side […]