Public Announcements

Economic Development Investment Programme Update – Public Information Meetings

The Capital Programme Section will be holding a series of public information meetings during November 2021. These meetings are being held to give an update on the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), including Rupert’s Wharf Cargo Handling Facility development and Side Path Road and Field Road Rehabilitation. All meetings will take place at 7pm as […]

Titan Airways Charter Flight delayed by 24 hours

Titan Airways Charter Flight departing St Helena Airport

5 November 2021

The charter flight from the UK, operated by Titan Airways, scheduled to arrive at St Helena Airport on Monday, 8 November 2021, has been delayed by 24 hours due to poor weather conditions on the Island. The flight will now depart Stansted Airport, London, just after midnight local time on Tuesday, 9 November, and arrive […]

Road Closure – Sunnyside Junction To Rosemary Plain

3 November 2021

The Roads Section would like to advise the public that the road from the bottom junction of Sunnyside to Rosemary Plain will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 4 November 2021, between 9am and 3pm. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to complete building of the retaining wall on this road. During this closure only […]

West Rocks Area Closure

The Rock Guards would like to inform the public that they will be carrying out a controlled rock removal in the West Rocks area between 12 noon and 4pm on Wednesday, 3 November 2021. Members of the public are asked not to approach this area whilst works are being carried out. Appropriate signage will be […]

Remembrance Sunday Service – Road And Parking Spaces Closure

The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from The Cenotaph to Donny’s Place at the Seafront, and five parking spaces in front of the Court House, Jamestown, to be closed on the morning of Sunday, 14 November 2021, in order for the Remembrance Sunday Service to take place. The road and area surrounding […]

Public Health Announcement – Cases of Vomiting and Diarrhoea

The Health Services Directorate has been treating an increasing number of cases of vomiting and diarrhoea.  If you have contracted viral gastroenteritis or ‘the bug’ as it has been termed locally: It is important to stay hydrated.  Drink lots of fluids (for example, water or squash).  Take small sips if you are feeling queasy Eat […]

Road Closure – Sunnyside Junction To Rosemary Plain

27 October 2021

The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from the bottom junction of Sunnyside to Rosemary Plain to be closed between 9am and 3pm on Monday, 1, Tuesday, 2, and Wednesday, 3November 2021. This closure is to allow the Roads Section to rebuild the retaining wall on this road. During this closure only emergency […]

Trees And Shrubs Overhanging The Highway

Trees and shrubs overhanging Island roads can look unsightly and, if the overgrowth is not managed, can be a hazard to traffic. The Roads Section has a programme in place to clear vegetation overhanging the road sides. However, it is the responsibility of the landowner to clear the vegetation when it is growing on private […]

Police Appeal For Information – Theft Of Water Tank

20 October 2021

St Helena Police are carrying out an investigation into the theft of a Water Tank that was discovered missing between Rosemary Plain and Thompsons Hill, St Pauls, on Friday, 8October 2021.  Police are appealing to the public to come forward with any information to ensure justice for the victim and to help prevent incidents such […]

Police Appeal For Information – Theft Of Diesel From Vehicle

19 October 2021

St Helena Police are appealing for information in relation to the theft of diesel from a vehicle parked at the rear of the Museum in Jamestown. The theft is believed to have taken place sometime between Friday, 1October, and Thursday, 7October 2021. This incident has caused considerable frustration to the owner who must now replace […]