Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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St Helena Financial Aid Settlement Reached
12 April 2023
St Helena Government and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)have confirmed a Financial Aid Settlement of £33.06 million for the financial year 2023-24.
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Police Appeal For Information – Criminal Damage to Castle window and bottle thrown into Jamestown Swimming Pool
12 April 2023
The Royal St Helena Police are currently investigating two separate incidents of criminal damage that have recently occurred in Jamestown. During the early hours of the morning on Saturday, 1 April 2023, a window was smashed at the Castle on the terrace side. This caused considerable damage and resulted in a clean-up effort and replacement […]
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Restricted Access To Jamestown Wharf
12 April 2023
The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Sunday, 16, Monday, 17, and Tuesday, 18April 2023, due to the arrival of the cruise ship MV Hondius. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and […]
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Payment to SHG using cheques issued by the Bank of St Helena Ltd
12 April 2023
St Helena Government (SHG) accepts payment from customers using cheques issued by the Bank of St Helena Ltd. Customers who opt to make payment at SHG cash venues using a cheque issued by the Bank of St Helena Ltd are required to include an additional sum of fifty pence (50p) in the total value of […]
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Post Box Walks – Maintenance & Improvements Completed
11 April 2023
The public are advised that the trail repair works required on eleven of the Post Box Walks have now been completed and the walks are open as normal. In November 2022 an assessment of all Post Box Walks highlighted a number of repair and improvement works required on several of the walks. This included path […]
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HM Customs Closure
11 April 2023
HM Customs will be closed for business from 12 noon on Friday, 14April 2023. This closure is due to a staff function. Normal business will resume on Monday, 17 April 2023. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public is thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. SHG 11 […]
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New Bus Shelters installed/relocated around the Island
5 April 2023
In June 2022 approval was given to install four new bus shelters and relocate another under the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Micro-Project budget 2022/23. As the project progressed through the technical stage, it was determined that installation of a bus shelter Near Half Tree Hollow Community Centre should be put on hold, until further […]
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Persons Born in 1948, 1949 and 1950 Encouraged to Test For Bowel Cancer
5 April 2023
In preparation for the next stage of the bowel cancer screening programme, on 28 April 2023, the Health Services Directorate will be closing the testing of those born in 1948, 1949 or 1950 for this year. If you were born in one of these years and wish to have a test this year, please collect […]
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Restricted Access to the Jamestown Wharf – Maundy Thursday
5 April 2023
Due to ongoing cargo activities at the Jamestown Wharf, the area from Biosecurity to the Lower Landing Steps will be restricted to pedestrian access only from 2pm on Thursday, 6 April 2023 (Maundy Thursday). Vehicle access will only be permitted to Emergency Services and persons wishing to drop off or pick up fishing equipment or […]
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St Helena’s Investment Grade Credit Rating Affirmed
5 April 2023
S&P Global Ratings has reaffirmed St Helena’s investment grade credit rating in a research update released on 31 March 2023. The confirmation of St Helena’s credit rating is an endorsement of St Helena’s economic and financial management as the Island recovers from the effects of COVID-19. It also reflects the strong and continued support provided […]
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