Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Police Appeal for Information, Burglary in Half Tree Hollow Area
1 December 2021
St Helena Police are appealing for information relating to the theft of a sum of money from a property in the Half Tree Hollow area. This burglary took place at around 7pm on Thursday, 25 November 2021, where a male person was seen entering the property. The male was described as wearing a grey baggy […]
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New Chief Justice Appointed
1 December 2021
A new Chief Justice of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha has been appointed. Judge Rupert Jones’ appointment is effective from 1 January 2022 and follows the retirement of Charles Ekins Esq. after 14 years of service to the Territory. Judge Jones has been appointed for an initial five-year period. On Judge Jones’ […]
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St Helena Research Institute (SHRI) marks it’s 2nd Anniversary
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30 November 2021
“Like it or not, we live in interesting times”, so said Robert F. Kennedy in a speech in 1966. The expression which seems to have its roots in English diplomatic services and interpretations of a Chinese proverb invokes feelings of opportunity, excitement, anxiety and danger. Whilst our situation today is quite different, I often quote […]
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Vetting Certificate Applications, 20 December 2021 – 3 January 2022
30 November 2021
The St Helena Police Service would like to advise the public that an expedited service will be offered for any Vetting Certificate applications received between Monday, 13, and Wednesday, 15 December 2021. Applications for Vetting Certificates will not be processed between Monday, 20 December 2021, and Monday, 3 January 2022. Electronic applications for Vetting Certificates […]
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Drink Drive Campaign 2021 – ‘Drink, Drive And Regret!’
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30 November 2021
The St Helena Police Service will launch their annual campaign against drink driving on 1 December 2021. The campaign will continue until 9 January 2022 to cover the Christmas and New Year period. The theme of this year’s campaign is: ‘Drink, Drive and Regret!’ The festive season is about to begin. There will be celebrations […]
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White Ribbon Campaign 2021 Concludes
30 November 2021
The annual awareness raising White Ribbon Campaign – ‘Stand up and Speak out’ against Domestic Abuse – funded by the UN Development Programme St Helena Domestic Violence Project and coordinated by the Social Care Directorate concluded on Friday, 26 November 2021. The aim of this campaign was to highlight how important men are in ending […]
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Congestion At The General Hospital And New Bridge
29 November 2021
Since the closure of Side Path Road, various reports have been received about congestion between the General Hospital and New Bridge Pond area. Whilst the contractor has in place Traffic Controllers during peak times, drivers are asked to park sensibly during other times of the day to allow the free flow of traffic. The public […]
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Water Drainage Trials – Side Path Road
29 November 2021
The public is advised that the contractor carrying out the rehabilitation works of Side Path Road will be undertaking water drainage trials below the Road tomorrow, Tuesday 30 November 2021. This will involve the discharging of water down the hillside to prove drainage locations. SHG29 November 2021
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Police Appeal for Information- Theft at Longwood Golf Club
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29 November 2021
St Helena Police are appealing for information relating to the theft of a sum of money, alcohol and chocolate from the Golf Club in Longwood. This burglary is suspected to have taken place between midnight and the early hours of Saturday, 13 November 2021. The public is reminded that it is an offence to steal […]
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COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations
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26 November 2021
COVID-19 booster vaccines help improve the protection received from the first two doses of vaccine. The booster should be administered from six months after the second dose was received, it will take up to 14 days after receiving the booster to build up further immunity. It is safe to receive a different type of vaccine […]