One-way Road System for Upcoming Cruise Ship Visit
10 April 2026The cruise ship MV Amera will arrive in St Helena on Tuesday morning, 14 April 2026. There are approximately 684 passengers on-board. There are no pre-arranged bus tours booked for...
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Road Maintenance Programme: Hutts Gate to Dungeon Cemetery
10 April 2026The Highways Authority has given approval for the road between Hutts Gate Junction and the Dungeon Cemetery Junction to be closed on Wednesday, 15 April from 09:00 to 15:00, to...
Arrival of MV Amera
10 April 2026The public are advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public from 06:00 on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, due to the arrival of the...
Arrival of MV Karoline
8 April 2026The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Friday, 10 April at 22:00 hours. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty at first light on...
Strengthening the Public Service Workforce with International Recruitment and Opportunities for Saints Overseas
8 April 2026St Helena, like many small and remote communities, faces challenges in being able to fill roles locally because of severe skills shortages and evolving demand for public services. This is...
The FCDO Confirms Multi Year Financial Aid Settlement for St Helena
8 April 2026The St Helena Government has welcomed the confirmation of a three‑year financial aid settlement from the UK Government, securing funding until March 2029. The settlement delivers a 4.8% increase in...
St Helena Secondary School Hosts Virtual Q&A Session with Speaker of the House of Commons
7 April 2026On Thursday, 26 March 2026, students from Years 8 to 10 at St Helena Secondary School took part in a dynamic 30-minute Question and Answer (Q&A) session with the Speaker...
British Passport Fee Increases
7 April 2026Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases took effect from Sunday, 5 April 2026:
Ladder Hill Road Closure
2 April 2026The Roads Section will be carrying out work to complete finishing touches on Ladder Hill Road. To do this safely, the road will need to be closed for short periods...
Jonathan the Tortoise is Alive and Well
2 April 2026
The St Helena Government (SHG) would like to reassure the community that Jonathan, St Helena’s beloved giant tortoise and the...
St Helena Resilience Forum Meet to Monitor Essential Supplies
1 April 2026The St Helena Resilience Forum (SHRF) met on Monday, 30 March, to assess the potential impacts of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the island. Stakeholders gathered to...
Scotland Office Closure
1 April 2026Please be advised that the main Scotland Office will close tomorrow, 02 April 2026, at 14:00. This is to allow essential works to be carried out. In the case of...