Arrival of MV Karoline
5 February 2026The MV Karoline is expected to arrive to arrive at James Bay on Monday, 9 February 2026, at 06:00. Weather permitting, the vessel will berth alongside Rupert’s Jetty. During this...
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Updates to St Helena’s Financial Services Regulatory Environment
5 February 2026At their meeting on Tuesday 27 January 2026, Executive Council endorsed the Financial Services Regulation Policy 2025 that was approved by the former Executive Council in January 2025; the approval ...
St Helena Badge of Honour Presented to Anthony and Doran Henry
4 February 2026The St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to announce that the St Helena Badge of Honour has been officially presented to brothers Anthony ‘Futcher’ Henry and Doran Henry for their...
Updates to Emergency Notification Procedures
4 February 2026The Emergency Planning Department wishes to inform the public that the island’s Early Warning System, commonly known as the Klaxon, has been officially suspended. The system was originally purchased in 2021,...
Sea Conditions
2 February 2026
St Helena is currently experiencing a north-westerly swell, resulting in unsettling sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat...
Weather Warning – Unsettled Sea Conditions
1 February 2026St Helena is experiencing a north-westerly swell with unexpected unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay, likely to continue until further notice. Extreme caution is advised for swimmers,...
St Helena Activates Phase One of Drought Management Plan
30 January 2026The St Helena Resilience Forum – Warning and Informing Group, in consultation with Connect Saint Helena Ltd, has officially moved the island into Stage One of the Drought Response Plan....
Executive Council Top Lines: 27 January 2026
30 January 2026A meeting of Executive Council (ExCo) was held on 27 January 2026. The agenda for the meeting was as follows: CLOSED AGENDA1. Declaration of Interest 2.Confirmation of Minutes of the...
Dental Emergency Services: St Helena Dental Clinic Clarifies New Appointment System
29 January 2026The St Helena Dental Clinic has noted the recent feedback regarding the transition to an appointment-only emergency service. We understand that changes to healthcare can cause concern, and we want...
HM Customs & Immigration – Opening Times
28 January 2026
The public are reminded of the opening times for HM Customs and Immigration located at Liberation House in Rupert’s. Customs...
Minister Martin Henry and Chief Medical Officer to Depart Island for Montserrat Health Exchange Visit
28 January 2026The Minister for Health and Social Care, Martin Henry, and the Chief Medical Officer, Peter Moss, will depart St Helena on Saturday 31 January 2026 to undertake an official visit...
Financial Aid Mission to St Helena Concludes After Week of Talks
27 January 2026The 2026 Financial Aid Mission (FAM) to St Helena concluded on Friday after a week of high-level talks and site visits. The mission ended with a press conference at the...