Visit of MV World Odyssey
15 October 2026MV World Odyssey is scheduled to arrive in James Bay on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 07:00 hours. Port Control wishes to inform all port stakeholders and members of the...
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A Situational Analysis of Housing in St Helena
12 October 2026St Helena Government has published a situational analysis of Housing in St Helena. This working document is now available for public consultation for a period of four weeks from 12...
Change to Domestic Recyclable Waste Collection Service Frequency
9 October 2026Following an ongoing review of our domestic recyclable waste collection service, please be advised that with effect from 1 November 2026, the frequency of this service will be reduced from...
Summary of Changes to the Public Transport Service
9 October 2026On Thursday 1 October 2026, the following additional Public Transport Service journeys commenced for a 3- month trial period. Journey changes from 1 October 2026 The following route changes will...
Flu Vaccination Campaign to Begin in November
8 October 2026The Health and Social Care Portfolio will be delivering a selective influenza vaccination campaign this November to protect our community ahead of the peak flu season in December and January....
UKHSA Supports St Helena to Strengthen Mass Casualty Response
8 October 2026
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) visited St Helena from 21 to 25 September 2026 to help Health and Social...
Fixed Penalty Notices to be implemented from November 2026
7 October 2026After several years of preparation, the St Helena Government (SHG) is ready to take the next step in modernising the island’s legal system. The implementation of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs)...
Arrival of MV Karoline
7 October 2026The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay in the early hours of Friday, 9 October. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty at first light...
Temporary Changes to Lifelong Learning Services
7 October 2026Following the press release issued by St Helena Government (SHG) on 24 September 2026 regarding the Primary School Reorganisation Project, SHG has decided to pause the building and refurbishment element...
Changes to Primary School Term Times
6 October 2026The published Primary School term dates for the 2026–27 academic year have been revised to allow all primary school staff to attend a training day on Monday, 26 October. Parents,...
Customs and Immigration Office Closure
6 October 2026HM Customs and Immigration Services advises the public that its office will close at noon (12:00) on Wednesday, 07 October 2026. The closure is to facilitate a staff function. Normal...
Public Consultation Launched on New Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Framework
2 October 2026St Helena Government (SHG) has launched a public consultation on a new legislative framework to strengthen St Helena’s arrangements for tackling money laundering, terrorist financing and the proceeds of crime....