HM Customs Closure
31 March 2025The public are advised that HM Customs will be closed to Merchants and Consolidator cargo on Wednesday 02 April, and Thursday 03 April 2025. The closure will allow the processing...
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Arrival of MV Karoline
31 March 2025The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay on Wednesday 02 April 2025 at 06:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will...
St Helena Showcases Climate Change Impacts On Marine Life During Marine Awareness Week
31 March 2025During Marine Awareness Week, from the 17th to 21st March 2025, St Helena showcased the critical impacts of climate change on its marine life. As part of this local initiative,...
Hampshire Local Authority Advisors Visit St Helena
28 March 2025The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio is pleased to host two Education Advisors from Hampshire Local Authority, Emma Tarrant and Jo Keynon. Emma and Jo are on island for two...
Reminder of Automated External Defibrillators Locations
28 March 2025The Emergency Planning Department would like to remind the public and visitors about the Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) located around the island. What is an AED and when and how...
Minister Ellick’s UK Visit Delayed
26 March 2025Please be advised that the previously announced visit of Minister Jeffrey Ellick to the UK has been delayed. This delay is due to a processing issue in South Africa, which...
Careers Fair 2025
26 March 2025On Thursday 20 March 2025, the Education Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) presented a successful Careers Fair 2025. The fair provided a valuable platform for members of the public, students,...
Changes Made to Route 3 of the Public Transport Service Timetable
26 March 2025Please be advised that following requests from the public and to improve efficiency of the Public Transport Service (PTS), there will be changes made to the Route 3 timetable effective...
St Helena Government Launches Public Consultation on New Communications Bill 2025
25 March 2025The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce the launch of a public consultation on the proposed Communications Bill 2025, which aims to modernise the island’s telecommunications regulatory framework...
New Blue Hill to Jamestown Public Service Bus Route Announced
25 March 2025With effect from Tuesday, 01 April 2025, the Central Support Service will introduce an additional journey to the Public Transport Service from the Blue Hill area to Jamestown and return. ...
Missing Papanui Wreck Buoy
25 March 2025The St Helena Maritime Authority is issuing a notice to all boat users and the public regarding a missing navigational aid near the Papanui wreck. The Isolated Danger Mark buoy,...
British Passport Fee Increases
25 March 2025Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases will take effect from 10 April 2025. Current Fee Increased Fee Adult 34-page standard passport...