Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Weather Warning Update
24 February 2025
St Helena continues to experience a north-westerly swell which is likely to continue until 3 March 2025. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are advised to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period. Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James […]
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Arrival of MV Karoline
22 February 2025
The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 10:00 on Monday 24 February 2025. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable. The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and whole of lower Ruperts including the beach area, will […]
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Minister Christine Scipio to Attend Climate Change Resilience Workshop in Brussels
21 February 2025
Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Planning (ENRP), Christine Scipio, will be attending the “Climate Change Resilience” Community (GOCCR) in-person workshop in Brussels, Belgium, from 25 to 28 February 2025. The workshop, organised under the Green Overseas (GO) programme, focuses on mainstreaming climate change resilience into policies for Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). The GO […]
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Road Closure – Rosemary Plain to Sunnyside Junction
20 February 2025
The Highways Authority has approved a road closure on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, from 09:00 to 15:00. The closure will affect the section of road from the top of Rosemary Plain to Sunnyside Junction. This is to facilitate tree removal by the Forestry Section. Emergency services will have access as needed. The Forestry Section apologises […]
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Careers Fair 2025
20 February 2025
The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) will be hosting Careers Fair 2025 on Thursday, 20 March 2025 at New Horizons and the Leisure Park. The fair will open at 11:00 and close at 19:00. Emergency Services will be located in the Mule Yard. The aim of the fair is to provide attendees with essential […]
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Weather Warning
20 February 2025
St Helena is forecast to experience a north-westerly swell from Friday, 21 to Monday, 24 February 2025. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are urged to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period. Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James […]
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Minister Mark Brooks to Depart Island on Overseas Leave
20 February 2025
Minister Mark Brooks will depart the island on Saturday 22 February 2025 for a period of overseas leave in Cape Town, South Africa. During the two-week period that Minister Brooks is away, he will also utilise this opportunity to undertake meetings in relation to his ministerial work. The Minister is scheduled to return to the […]
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Road Closure – The Arch, Jamestown (Sea Front Access)
19 February 2025
The Highways Authority has approved the road going through The Arch in Jamestown (leading to the sea front) to be closed to all vehicular traffic and pedestrians on Wednesday 5 March and also on 12 March from 13:00 to 15:30. This closure is necessary for essential repairs to the arch structure by the Building Works […]
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Watch List Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signed Between St Helena and UKG – 12 February 2025
14 February 2025
A Press Statement on 17 October 2024 highlighted that SHG and the UK Government (UKG) had approved an arrangement in regards to the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)/Chagos Archipelago. On Wednesday, 12 February 2025, Jeffrey Ellick, Minister for Safety, Security and Home Affairs (SSHA), and The Rt. Hon Lord David Hanson, Minister of State for […]
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Apprenticeship Week Celebrated on St Helena: 10 – 16 February
14 February 2025
This week, 10 to 16 February, marks Apprenticeship Week, a time to celebrate the invaluable contributions of apprenticeships to both individuals and the community. Career Access St Helena (CAS) is proud to highlight the numerous benefits of apprenticeship programmes and encourage individuals to explore this exciting pathway to career success. The value of Apprenticeships Apprenticeship […]
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