Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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New Blue Hill to Jamestown Public Service Bus Route Announced
25 March 2025
With effect from Tuesday, 01 April 2025, the Central Support Service will introduce an additional journey to the Public Transport Service from the Blue Hill area to Jamestown and return. The journey will operate from Monday to Friday and is scheduled to arrive at the Grand Parade, Jamestown, at approximately 08:17 and commence the afternoon […]
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Missing Papanui Wreck Buoy
25 March 2025
The St Helena Maritime Authority is issuing a notice to all boat users and the public regarding a missing navigational aid near the Papanui wreck. The Isolated Danger Mark buoy, used to mark the location of the Papanui wreck, is currently missing from its fixed position. This buoy is identifiable by the following characteristics: All […]
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British Passport Fee Increases
25 March 2025
Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases will take effect from 10 April 2025. Current Fee Increased Fee Adult 34-page standard passport £112.50 £120.50 Child 34-page standard passport (where the applicant is under 16 years of age). £77.00 £82.50
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Importation of Potatoes from MV Hondius (Tristan Da Cunha)
24 March 2025
The public are advised that the MV Hondius is due to arrive at St Helena from Tristan da Cunha on or around Sunday 13 April 2025. Individuals expecting to receive potatoes from Tristan da Cunha are reminded that a valid import licence is required. Application forms for these licences are available from the Biosecurity Section at […]
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Updates to St Helena’s Financial Services Regulatory Environment
21 March 2025
On 21 January 2025, Executive Council approved the Financial Services Regulation Policy 2025. The Financial Services Regulation Policy aims to modernise selected parts of our financial services regulatory framework. It is driven by the Sustainable Economic Development Strategy (SEDS) 2023-2033, as well as SHG’s Vision and Strategy. The SEDS states that “SHG has identified that […]
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HM Customs Closure
21 March 2025
HM Customs would like to advise the public that their offices will be closed today, Friday 21 March 2025, for staff training. Normal operations will resume on Monday 24 March 2025 from 09:00. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and the public are thanked in advance for their understanding […]
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Minister Ellick To Depart For Overseas Visit
20 March 2025
Minister Jeffrey Ellick will depart the island on Saturday, 22 March 2025 to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Small Branches Workshop on ‘Strong and Independent Parliaments in Small Jurisdictions’. This workshop will take place from 01 to 03 April 2025 in the Isle of Man. In addition to the workshop, Minister Ellick will also […]
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Cruise Ship MV Europa
19 March 2025
The cruise ship MV Europa will arrive in St Helena at 08:00 on Sunday, 23 March 2025. There are approximately 340 passengers on board. Whilst several pre-arranged tours have been booked, a significant number of passengers are expected to explore Jamestown independently and may seek to book tours upon arrival. Police will be conducting spot […]
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Primary School Reorganisation Decision
19 March 2025
The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) has been working with stakeholders to review our primary school structure. A critical priority is to shape our primary provision to meet the educational needs of our children. Currently, we have a number of challenges in our primary school provision, including a declining number of children living on […]
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Day-Old Chicks Imported to Replenish Layers for Egg Production
18 March 2025
On 18 February 2025, the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio (ENRP) received a consignment of 1000 Dekalb-Amberlink breed day-old chicks to replenish the island’s layers for egg production. The import was necessary to meet existing orders for chicks that were not fulfilled through the first batch imported in 2023. In compliance with biosecurity requirements, the […]
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