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  • Public Holiday Declared To Mark Visit Of His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh – Public Events Announced

    To mark the occasion of the visit of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, acting in accordance with section 5(2) of the Public Holidays Ordinance, the Governor has directed that Wednesday 24 January 2024 shall be observed as a public holiday. A public notice was issued to this effect on 16 January 2024.

    On Wednesday 24 January, The Duke will attend a public event on the Grand Parade. Should members of the public wish to see this event, they are advised to arrive by 10:20.

    Roads around the area will be closed to traffic between 10:15 and 12:30. Parking at Pilling School will be available. Every vehicle, including trailers, must be removed from the Grand Parade and the area outside Castle Gardens by 18:00 on Tuesday 23 January.

    On Friday 26 January 2024, His Royal Highness will officially open St Helena International Airport, and unveil a plaque to commemorate the event. Those wishing to attend this event need to be at the airport by 07:30. After this time road access will be restricted.

    Some limited additional public transport will be organised for these two public events, details of which will be published early next week.

  • Further Unsettled Sea Conditions Expected – Update

    St Helena is expected to experience a continued north westerly swell from Wednesday 17 January 2024 through to Sunday 21 January 2024. This is likely to cause some unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay.

    The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to take care when parking near the safety rails.

    The same conditions are expected in Rupert’s Bay and the public are advised to take care in the beach, shears and wharf areas. Port Control will be monitoring sea conditions and may restrict access to the sea front and Jamestown Wharf if conditions worsen.

  • Property available for residential development

    St Helena Government is pleased to offer 11 fully serviced sites for residential development. These plots are part of a phased development offering affordable housing options and providing future development opportunities.

    Located at Bottom Woods, Longwood, the sites are surrounded by the dramatic landscapes of Flagstaff and the Barn, with views of Prosperous Bay and the South Atlantic Ocean. The area is well connected with access to local conveniences, services and public transport links.  

    For more information, you can view the brochure on the Public Information, Reports and Policies page of the SHG website via www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/CDA-Bottom-Woods-Brochure-December-2023.pdf. Alternatively you can contact the Crown Estates Officer, Gina Henry, by telephone on 22270 or by email through gina.henry@sainthelena.gov.sh.

    SHG
    17 January 2023

  • Select Committee 1 – Topic For Scrutiny

    Members of the public are hereby notified that Select Committee 1 has selected Farming Support, Land Use Review and Poultry Production (Day Old Chicks / Incubation Unit) as their second topic for scrutiny. This topic sits under the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio.

    Members of the public are invited to submit information which may assist with this inquiry. This should be submitted to the Committee Secretary via email through anita.legg@sainthelena.gov.sh or by letter, for attention of the Committee Secretary, the Legislative Council Office, The Castle, before 16:00 on Friday 2 February 2024.            

    Legislative Council

    17 January 2024

  • Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf – Friday 19 January 2024

    The cruise ship MV Seven Seas Voyager is scheduled to visit St Helena between 10:00 and 19:00 on Friday 19 January 2024.

    Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited to authorised personnel only, who have made prior arrangements with Port Control.

    The public are also advised that while this vessel is in port, a 200m exclusion zone must be adhered to by all marine traffic.

    SHG
    17 January 2024

  • The Duke Of Edinburgh To Visit St Helena

    The St Helena Government is honoured to announce that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will make an official visit to St Helena between 23 and 26 January 2024.

    During the visit to St Helena, The Duke of Edinburgh will undertake a series of engagements to celebrate the culture, people, and biodiversity of St Helena. This will include meeting with young people, a range of civil society organisations and business representatives.

    The Duke will meet community leaders, and hear about wildlife conservation efforts, including a visit to 192-year-old Jonathan the tortoise.

    To mark this special occasion, a public holiday is being considered for Wednesday 24 January, pending a decision by the Executive Council.

    We look forward to welcoming His Royal Highness at the end of this month.

    Announcing the visit, the Governor Nigel Phillips said:

    “We are honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to St Helena on a four-day visit. This promises to be a special occasion, with a public holiday allowing the entire community to join this opportunity to celebrate all that is great about the culture and environment of this remarkable island.”

    Notes to Editor

    This will be the first royal visit to St Helena since Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited in November 2002.  The Duke of Edinburgh is His Majesty The King’s brother and the youngest child of late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

  • Further Unsettled Sea Conditions Expected

    St Helena is expected to experience a continued north westerly swell from Monday 15 January 2024 through to Friday 19 January 2024. This is likely to cause some unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay.

    The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to take care when parking near the safety rails.

    The same conditions are expected in Rupert’s Bay and the public are advised to take care in the beach, shears and wharf areas.

    Port Control will be monitoring sea conditions and may restrict access to the sea front and Jamestown Wharf if conditions worsen.

    SHG
    15 January 2024

  • Unsettled Sea Conditions Expected This Weekend

    St Helena is expected to experience a north westerly swell from Friday 12 January 2024 through to Monday 15 January 2024. This is likely to cause some unsettled sea conditions in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay.

    The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to take care when parking near the safety rails.

    The same conditions are expected in Rupert’s Bay and the public are advised to take care in the beach, shears and wharf areas.

    Port Control will be monitoring sea conditions and may restrict access to the sea front and Jamestown Wharf if conditions worsen.

    SHG
    11 January 2023

  • Tourism Office Extended Opening Hours

    From Saturday 13 January 2024, the Tourist Office at the Canister, Jamestown, will be operating extended opening hours for walk-ins.

    Opening hours for the Tourist Office are as follows:

    Mondays – Fridays08:30 – 16:00
    Saturdays08:30 – 12:00

    SHG
    11 January 2024

  • Education Portfolio Office Closure

    The Education Learning Centre, St Helena Community College, the Public Library Service, and Career Access St Helena will close from 11:45 and will reopen at 14:30 on Thursday 11January 2024. This closure is to allow staff to attend a function.

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio thanks the public for their understanding and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

    SHG
    09 January 2024