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Sea Conditions
13 March 2024
St Helena is currently experiencing unsettled sea conditions and is forecast to continue through to Friday 22 March 2024 in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to take care when parking near the […]
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Cost of Living Relief Package – Changes to Transport Freight Subsidy from 01 April 2024
12 March 2024
In July 2022 the Executive Council agreed a package of measures as part of its Cost of Living Policy. This was in direct response to sharp increases in the prices of essential goods and services in St Helena, and aimed to mitigate the immediate impact of these. One element of this was an adjustment to […]
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Commonwealth Day 2024 Celebrated on St Helena
11 March 2024
Commonwealth Day 2024 was celebrated today on St Helena. Celebrations focused on assemblies held at Prince Andrew School (PAS) and the three island primary schools. Commonwealth Day is celebrated across the Commonwealth each year on every second Monday of March. This year’s Commonwealth Day theme is ‘One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth’. During the assembly at PAS, […]
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Restricted access to Jamestown Wharf
8 March 2024
The cruise ship MV Seabourn Venture is scheduled to visit St Helena from approximately 14:30 on Sunday 10 March 2024 to 21:00 on Monday 11 March 2024. Jamestown Wharf will therefore be closed to all members of the public from 12:00 on Sunday 10 March 2024 and will remain closed until the vessels departure. Access […]
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Painting of Tomb Road railings and Bellstone decking refurbishment
8 March 2024
S. Doy Contractors will be painting the railings along the Tomb Road from today, Friday 8 March 2024, for approximately three weeks. Tomb Road will remain open, but drivers are asked to approach this area slowly and with caution. S. Doy Contractors will also be carrying out refurbishment works to the decking around the Bellstone […]
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Arrival of the MV Karoline and MT Sarah
7 March 2024
The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Tuesday 12 March 2024 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will start on this day and are expected to be completed by Wednesday 13 March 2024. The MT Sarah will also arrive on Tuesday 12 March 2024 to discharge fuel. The MT […]
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Renovation Works at the Post Office
5 March 2024
The public are advised that renovation works are currently being carried out on the ground floor of the Post Office building in Jamestown. Whilst renovation works are being carried out, public notices, such as marriage certificates, that would normally be displayed on the Post Office notice board will now be displayed at Essex House notice […]
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The Treasury Office Closure
4 March 2024
The Post and Customer Services Centre will be closed from 13:30 on Wednesday 6 March 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday 7 March 2024. The Claims Office, Income Tax, Procurement and Finance Offices will also be closed from 14:00 on Wednesday 6 March 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Thursday 7 March […]
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Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf And Lower Rupert’s
1 March 2024
The cargo vessel MV Unicloud is scheduled to arrive at St Helena onSunday 3 March 2024. The public are therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed from Sunday 3 March 2024. It will remain closed until all cargo operations have been completed. Access […]
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His Excellency The Governor Departs The Island
1 March 2024
His Excellency, Governor Nigel Phillips CBE, is scheduled to depart St Helena tomorrow Saturday 02 March 2024, He will travel to the UK for one week, before joining the St Helena delegation and travelling on to Montserrat. Governor Phillips is due to arrive back to St Helena on Saturday 23 March 2024. When the Governor […]
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