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...
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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....
Arrival of MV Karoline
9 March 2026The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, at 22:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty at first light on...
Road Resurfacing Project Update
6 March 2026The Roads Section are pleased to advise the public that slurry works on Phase 5 of the Road Resurfacing Project (Longwood Gate to Hutts Gate) have been successfully completed. No...
Removal of Sand from Sandy Bay Beach
6 March 2026It has been reported that sand is being illegally removed from Sandy Bay Beach. Some of this sand has been dumped and abandoned on the roadside between the beach and...
EDIP Playgrounds Project – Public Safety Notice
6 March 2026The public are reminded that the playground sites at Longwood Green and Half Tree Hollow remain active construction areas as part of the ongoing Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Playgrounds...
Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio Closure
5 March 2026Please be advised that the following Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio establishments will be closed on the 06 March 2026 from 12:30 to 16:00: •The Education Learning Centre •St Helena...
Road Closure – Scotland Roundabout to PEAKS Enterprise
3 March 2026The public are advised that the road between Scotland Roundabout and PEAKS Enterprise will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 March 2026, from 09:00 to 15:00. This closure is to allow...
Immigration and Customs Office Closure
3 March 2026The Immigration and Customs office at Liberation House in Ruperts will be closed to the public tomorrow Wednesday 4th March 2026 to accommodate staff training. Normal operations will resume on...