SHG Public Transport Service Survey
24 March 2026The Central Support Service Transport Section is keen to hear your views on the SHG operated Public Transport Service (PTS), which launched on 1 December 2024. We are conducting a...
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Executive Council Top Lines: Tuesday 17 March 2026
20 March 2026An open session of Executive Council in Planning (ECiP) was held on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 in the Council Chamber. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: The Chief...
Income Tax Amendment Bill 2026
20 March 2026At today’s sitting of the Legislative Council, the Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026, brought forward by the Chief Minister, was not passed. Ministers today expressed disappointment that Elected Members did...
Marine Office Closure – Monday 23 March 2026
20 March 2026The Marine Section will be closed from 12:00 on Monday 23 March 2026 due to a scheduled power outage for work to be completed on the building. Normal office hours will...
St Helena Tourism Unveils “A Walk-Through History” Installation to Showcase the Island’s Global Legacy
20 March 2026A Walk-Through History For an island so small and remote, St Helena has played host to a remarkably large number of influential figures throughout its history. Some visitors are remembered...
Office Closure
20 March 2026The public are advised that Safety Security & Home Affairs (SS&HA) Head Quarters at The Wharf, Jamestown will be closed on Monday 23 March 2026 from 12:00, to allow electrical...
Reports of Rockfall at Jamestown Landing Steps
20 March 2026Reports have been received of rocks falling between Coal Yard and Needle’s Eye at the Jamestown Landing Steps. While the area remains accessible, swimmers are advised to enter the water...
Independent Investigation into the Closure of St Helena Airport (February 2026)
20 March 2026HE Governor Nigel Phillips CBE has today announced, on behalf of Executive Council, an independent investigation into the causes of the St Helena Airport closure to commercial air services between...
Update: Temporary Closure of Jacob’s Ladder
18 March 2026Further to the previous public announcement regarding the lighting replacement works on Jacob’s Ladder, the project is now moving into its next stage. To safely accommodate the next phase of...
Arrival of MV Karoline
17 March 2026The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Thursday, 19 March at 18:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty at first light on Friday...
Limited Customs & Immigration Services
16 March 2026Please note that flight operations today, 16 March 2026, will cause disruptions to normal Customs and Immigration services. The public are thanked for their patience and understanding. SHG 16 March...
Shy Road Closure
16 March 2026The public are advised that the Highways Authority has approved the temporary closure of Shy Road from today, Monday, 16 March, to Monday, 23 March 2026 from 09:00 – 15:00....