Arrival of MV Karoline
8 April 2026The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Friday, 10 April at 22:00 hours. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty at first light on...
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British Passport Fee Increases
7 April 2026Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases took effect from Sunday, 5 April 2026:
Ladder Hill Road Closure
2 April 2026The Roads Section will be carrying out work to complete finishing touches on Ladder Hill Road. To do this safely, the road will need to be closed for short periods...
Scotland Office Closure
1 April 2026Please be advised that the main Scotland Office will close tomorrow, 02 April 2026, at 14:00. This is to allow essential works to be carried out. In the case of...
Maundy Thursday Safety Advice
1 April 2026Maundy Thursday falls this year on Thursday 02 April 2026. It is St Helena tradition to spend this time fishing at various locations around the island. To help ensure that...
Arrival of MT Talisker
30 March 2026The MT TALISKER is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Tuesday, 31March at 13:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty where bunkering operations will commence. During...
Road Resurfacing Maintenance Programme: Briars Junction to Button-up Corner
30 March 2026
The Roads Section has successfully resurfaced 9km of roadway as part of the current maintenance programme. However, resurfacing between Five...
Importation of Potatoes from MV Hondius (Tristan Da Cunha)
27 March 2026The public are advised that the MV Hondius is due to arrive at St Helena from Tristan da Cunha on Wednesday 22 April 2025. Individuals expecting to receive potatoes from Tristan...
Reduction in Dental Services: 4 to 26 April 2026
25 March 2026The Health and Social Care Portfolio wishes to inform the public that there will be a temporary reduction in dental service provision from Saturday 4 April to Sunday 26 April 2026. This...
Road Resurfacing Project Update
25 March 2026The Roads Section are pleased to advise the public that all works on the final phase of the current Road Resurfacing Project remain on track for completion by the end...
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...
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...