Public Announcements

  • Hampshire Local Authority Advisors Visit St Helena

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio is pleased to host two Education Advisors from Hampshire Local Authority, Emma Tarrant and Jo Keynon.  Emma and Jo are on island for two weeks working with all schools, supporting our leadership with learning in Phonics and English, with a particular focus on primary to secondary transition and securing […]

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  • Changes Made to Route 3 of the Public Transport Service Timetable

    Please be advised that following requests from the public and to improve efficiency of the Public Transport Service (PTS), there will be changes made to the Route 3 timetable effective from Thursday, 27 March 2025. Currently, the journeys departing from White Gate going into Jamestown are via Rosemary Plain, New Ground.  As from Thursday, 27 […]

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  • New Blue Hill to Jamestown Public Service Bus Route Announced

    With effect from Tuesday, 01 April 2025, the Central Support Service will introduce an additional journey to the Public Transport Service from the Blue Hill area to Jamestown and return.  The journey will operate from Monday to Friday and is scheduled to arrive at the Grand Parade, Jamestown, at approximately 08:17 and commence the afternoon […]

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  • Missing Papanui Wreck Buoy

    The St Helena Maritime Authority is issuing a notice to all boat users and the public regarding a missing navigational aid near the Papanui wreck. The Isolated Danger Mark buoy, used to mark the location of the Papanui wreck, is currently missing from its fixed position. This buoy is identifiable by the following characteristics: All […]

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  • British Passport Fee Increases

    Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases will take effect from 10 April 2025.    Current Fee Increased Fee Adult 34-page standard passport  £112.50 £120.50 Child 34-page standard passport (where the applicant is under 16 years of age). £77.00 £82.50

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  • Importation of Potatoes from MV Hondius (Tristan Da Cunha)

    The public are advised that the MV Hondius is due to arrive at St Helena from Tristan da Cunha on or around Sunday 13 April 2025. Individuals expecting to receive potatoes from Tristan da Cunha are reminded that a valid import licence is required. Application forms for these licences are available from the Biosecurity Section at […]

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  • ENRP Veterinary Clinic Closure

    The public are advised that the ENRP Veterinary Clinic which are held at Scotland between 8:30 to 10:00 will be closed on Monday, 24 March, normal clinics will resume on Tuesday 25 March. Animal owners are advised that in the event of an emergency, please call 24724. ENRP apologises for any inconvenience that this may […]

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  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

    NEW PRISON – DESIGN/SUPERVISE CONSULTANCY The Programme Management Office (PMO) are pleased to announce that following an open procurement, One Creative Environments Ltd (ONE) has been selected as the preferred Design and Supervise Consultancy for the New Prison Build project.  Representatives from ONE will be on-island from Saturday 22 March 2025 and will be hosting […]

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  • Public Consultation on the Future of the Sea Front and Wharf

    With the relocation of Cargo Operations from the Wharf to Rupert’s’ Port Facility, exciting plans are to be developed for the transformation of the Seafront and Wharf in Jamestown, and we, the Working Group, would like to hear your views and ideas on what would help shape this community space into a vibrant, sustainable and […]

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  • HM Customs Closure

    HM Customs would like to advise the public that their offices will be closed today, Friday 21 March 2025, for staff training.  Normal operations will resume on Monday 24 March 2025 from 09:00. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and the public are thanked in advance for their understanding […]

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