Public Announcements

Lower Ruperts Closure

5 January 2022

The fuel tanker MT Sarah is expected to arrive at St Helena tomorrow, Thursday 6 January 2022. Port Control would like to advise the public and boat owners that the whole of Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public on Thursday, 6, Friday, 7, and Saturday, 8 January 2022, and […]

Sea Conditions, 24-30 December 2021

The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a one to two meter North-Westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from Friday, 24, through to Thursday, 30 December 2021. Although this swell is not very large it could produce unsettled sea conditions in James and Rupert’s Bay. The public is advised to […]

Governor In Council To Discuss Proposed Development Of Satellite Earth Station Facility

Governor in Council will reconvene tomorrow, Wednesday 22 December 2021, at 10am in the Council Chamber to discuss the additional information received in relation to the proposed development of a Satellite Earth Station Facility at Horse Point Plain, Bottom Woods. Documentation for this meeting is available on the St Helena Government website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/legislative-council/executive-council/ Members […]

Central Support Services Closure

Central Support Services will be closed from 12 noon tomorrow, Friday 17 December 2021, to allow staff to attend their end of year function. These office closures will include the Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Chambers, Judicial Services, Legislative Council staff office, the Archives and Press Office. Staff in the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio […]

Visitor Information Services Closure

The Visitor Information Services of the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio will be closed on Friday, 17 December 2021, from 12noon to allow staff to attend their end of year function.  Normal service will resume on Monday, 20 December 2021. The public is thanked in advance for their cooperation. SHG15 December 2021 http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh

Arrival of the MV Helena

The MV Helena is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Friday, 17December 2021, and will dock alongside Ruperts Jetty. Cargo operations will start on Saturday, 18December 2021. The MV Helena will stay alongside Ruperts Jetty until Tuesday, 21December 2021, when she will then go to anchor before departing St Helena on Monday, 27 December […]

Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio Festive Closures

The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: The public is advised that all schools have now closed for the Christmas holidays and will reopen on Monday, 10 January 2022, with a Staff Development Day. The first teaching day will be on Tuesday, 11 January 2022. The Education Learning Centre […]

Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio Services Closure

The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: Prince Andrew School and the three Primary Schools – Pilling, St Pauls and Harford – will be without telephone or email access today, Tuesday 14 December, as they are holding their end of year parties. Should you need to contact any of […]

Pre-Departure PCR Test

The Health Services Directorate would like to advise passengers departing on the Titan Airways Flight on Monday, 13 December, that they do not need a PCR test or proof of a negative COVID-19 test to enter the UK. This is because St Helena is exempt from pre-departure COVID-19 test by special dispensation from the UK […]

Field Road Closure

9 December 2021

The Highways Authority has given approval to close Field Road from 9am to 4pm on Wednesday, 15, and Thursday, 16 December 2021.  This closure is necessary for Isaac’s Contractors to continue with repair works on Field Road. During this closure only Emergency Services will be granted access. All other road users are asked to use […]