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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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....
Executive Council in Planning Meeting (Tuesday, 17 March 2026)
16 March 2026An Executive Council in Planning Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 at 11:00 in the Council Chamber, The Castle. The agenda includes the following Development Applications for consideration: Development...
Proposed Income Tax Allowance
12 March 2026For the first time in 14 years, the Government is proposing an increase to the Personal Tax-Free Allowance (PTFA). Since its introduction in 2012, the allowance has remained frozen at...
Increase in Land Registry Fees with Effect from 1 April 2026
12 March 2026On 27 January 2026, Executive Council approved an amendment to the Registered Land Rules 1981, to increase fees for Land Registry Services, including the registration of interests in land, land...
Commonwealth Day 2026 Celebrated on St Helena
11 March 2026St Helena celebrated Commonwealth Day 2026 on Monday 9 March with assemblies at St Helena Secondary School (SHSS) and the Key Stage 1 and 2 schools, as well as a...
Draft St Helena Vision and Strategy 2026 – 2029
11 March 2026A Stronger, Fairer Future for St Helena: Government Sets Out New Vision Strategy St Helena has come a long way in recent years with the successful delivery of some key projects...
Police and Crime Panel Meeting – 05 March 2026
11 March 2026A meeting of the Police and Crime Panel took place on Thursday, 05 March 2026. A recording of this meeting, which was also live-streamed, is now available for viewing via...