Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Recreational Water activities permitted within James Bay and Ruperts Bay
2 December 2022
Port Control would like to advise the public that James Bay and Rupert’s Bay is now once again open to all recreational swimming and scuba diving. This follows the announcement on Friday, 18 November that an oil leak from the RFA Darkdale had been observed, and that sea conditions were pushing the leak toward the […]
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Sea Conditions
2 December 2022
The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a 1.8m to 3m meter North-Westerly swell is forecast for St Helena from tomorrow, Saturday 3 December, to Tuesday, 6 December 2022. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in James and Rupert’s Bay. The public is advised to take due care and attention […]
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Acts of Bravery Awards Bestowed On Cristen Yon and Kyle Joshua
30 November 2022
On Thursday 24 November 2022, Act of Bravery Awards were presented to Cristen Yon and Kyle Joshua in a reception at Plantation House. As Kyle Joshua is currently off-Island, his father Keith (KJ) Joshua received the award on his behalf. The pair were recognised for the outstanding bravery of their behaviour on the evening of […]
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Contract Awarded in Telecoms Procurement
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30 November 2022
On Thursday 17 November 2022, St Helena Government (SHG) signed a contract with Maestro St Helena Ltd (Maestro) (a company registered in St Helena) to design and build a fibre network across the Island. This work, and handover to the new service provider, is scheduled to be completed by 31 December 2023. This award follows […]
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HM Customs Extends Opening Times
29 November 2022
Due to the high volume of cargo that arrived on the MV Helena, Customs has extended their opening times to 17:00 hrs on cargo operation days. This will hopefully maximise the times customers have for collecting their goods. It is anticipated there will be delays, however HM Customs appreciates your patience and understanding. The extended […]
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Work Underway to Introduce Cape Town to St Helena Flights
25 November 2022
Following the market knowledge gained in 2019/2020 when additional flights to St Helena were operated from Cape Town, SHG has been exploring whether or not it might be possible to operate flights to and from Cape Town on a more regular basis. This followed an Enterprise St Helena (ESH) Tourism Study conducted in April 2020 […]
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Repeat Prescriptions to be filled prior to Friday, 9 December 2022
25 November 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that, due to staff movements, the Pharmacy will have reduced opening hours during the festive period. The opening hours for the pharmacy and all other services offered within the Health and Social Care Portfolio over the festive period will be communicated shortly. To help manage […]
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UK Parliament welcomes St Helena delegates for fifth Overseas Territories Forum
25 November 2022
St Helena delegates are joining participants from eight other UK Overseas Territories to participate in a three-day forum between 29 November and 1 December, meeting with UK and Overseas Territories’ parliamentarians, parliamentary officials, and external and internal auditors. Taking place in the UK Parliament, delegates will, for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, participate […]
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Adverse Sea Conditions
25 November 2022
29 – 30 Nov 2022 The Emergency Planning Department would like to inform the public that a 1.5 to 2 meter North-Westerly swell is forecast for St Helena on Tuesday 29and Wednesday 30of Nov 2022. Although this swell is not very large it could produce unsettled sea conditions in James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners […]
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Road Closure
24 November 2022
Following the recent notice of road closure, the public is advised that the first phase of works to the historic wall on Side Path Road has been completed and the Contractor is resuming construction of the remaining nine (of a total of 40) concrete road panels. Therefore, the section of Napoleon Street above the laundrette, […]
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