Public Announcements

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 Wednesday, 12, Thursday, 13, and Friday, 14May 2021, due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly […]

Titan Airways Charter Flight delayed by 48 hours

The Charter flight from the UK, operated by Titan Airways, scheduled to arrive at St Helena Airport tomorrow, Monday 10 May 2021, has been delayed by 48 hours due to poor weather conditions on the Island. The flight will now depart Stansted Airport, London, just after midnight local time on Wednesday, 12 May 2021, and […]

Titan Airways Charter Flight Delayed

The Charter flight from the UK, operated by Titan Airways, scheduled to arrive at St Helena Airport on Monday, 10 May 2021, has unfortunately been delayed due to poor weather conditions forecast for the Island early next week.  We are expecting an initial delay of 24 to 48 hours, all times and other arrangements remain […]

Bicentenary Of Napoleon’s Burial – Sunday’s Event To Be Broadcast Live

Sunday, 9 May 2021, marks 200 years since the burial of Napoleon, Emperor of the French, at The Tomb, Sane Valley. To commemorate the Bicentenary of the burial of Napoleon, a ceremony will take place at The Tomb, starting at 2.50pm. The ceremony will include readings, various pieces of music and songs from Island musicians […]

Draft Public Access to Government Information Bill, 2021

The Public Access to Government Information Bill would put access to Government Information on a statutory basis.  At present access to such information is only considered through an SHG Code. A draft Bill was considered by the Social Community and Development Committee and then Executive Council last year.  Executive Council advised that the draft Bill […]

School Nurse Service Drop-In Session – Friday, 7 May 2021

6 May 2021

The School Nurse Service will be holding a drop-in session between 12pm and 1.30pm at the conference room on the second floor of the Post Office building, Jamestown, on Friday, 7 May 2021. The drop-in session is to allow all parents on-Island with school-aged children (5 to 19 year olds) to gain support and advice […]

Controlled Rock Removal – Wednesday, 5 May 2021

The Rock Guards will be carrying out a controlled rock removal above Fiddlers Green, Upper Jamestown, approximately 100m below Sundale, at 10am tomorrow, Wednesday 5 May 2021. Cordons and marshals will be in place and the public is asked to stay away from this area. The public will be kept updated when works have been […]

Deliveries for Residents at Bradley’s Camp

Members of the public who have family, friends or colleagues arriving on the charter flight – scheduled to arrive on Monday, 10 May 2021 – that are quarantining at Bradley’s Camp, and who would like to deliver items to make their stay more comfortable, can do this in advance of the flight arriving. Please clearly […]

New Public Transport Route To Be Trialled – Blue Hill To Jamestown

A new monthly Public Transport route from Blue Hill to Jamestown and return is being introduced with effect from Thursday, 27 May 2021.    This route will be in place for a trial period of three months and will operate on the last Thursday of each month, departing Blue Hill Community Centre at 9am and […]

HM Customs, Income Tax & Port Control Office Closure

The following is a Public Announcement from HM Customs: HM Customs would like to advise the public that their Office at the Jamestown Wharf will close for business on Monday, 3 May, from 8.30am to 1pm. During this closure the Customs switchboard will be operational and any queries can be left with the officer on […]