Category: Public Announcements

As previously communicated, St Helena Government (SHG) has recently secured funding from the UK Government as part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) agreement some of which was intended to help clear the list of approximately 50 people waiting for critical overseas medical treatment.

Without this additional funding, these patients would have faced significant delays in receiving the necessary medical attention. The Health and Social Care Portfolio (HSC), in collaboration with ER24, is working diligently to plan and coordinate the treatment of these patients over the coming months.

To ensure optimal care and efficient use of resources, the treatment process will be phased. The first group of patients has already departed for South Africa, and the remaining patients will be scheduled over the next 9 to12 months. The order of travel has been determined in consultation with the treating specialists to prioritise urgent cases and optimise the use of available medical resources. The HSC will directly contact individual patients to provide specific details regarding their travel arrangements.

It is important to note that this funding is a one-time allocation to address the current backlog. Where feasible, SHG will continue to explore opportunities to increase the range of specialist medical services available on the island. Recent successful joint replacement surgeries are a positive step in this direction, and the HSC aims to build on this progress to reduce the need for overseas referrals.

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St Helena Government (SHG) recently announced that a new SHG-operated public bus service will commence on Sunday 01 December 2024. This decision comes after consideration of policy options for public transport services for the island and is intended to be for an interim period of up to five years.

The new service will utilise the pre-March 2024 timetables thus resuming the late night travel, journeys to the airport at weekends and reinstating other daytime journeys that had ceased at the end of February 2024. The updated timetables can be accessed on the SHG website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/publictransportservice/.

From 01 December, the routes and buses will no longer be identified by letters such as, A, B, C and D, but rather by route numbers, 1, 2, 3 and 4. Two of the new buses which have been received will have LED displays to indicate route number and destination. Two additional new buses will arrive on the next calling of the MV Karoline. In the interim, two other buses from the SHG transport fleet will be used until the new ones become operational. LED displays will only be fitted to the new buses, however, the others will have route numbers displayed.

To ensure a sustainable public transport bus service into the future, ticket costs for ‘hop on, hop off’ journeys will be as follows:

Single journeys of up to 3 miles – £2.45

Single journeys of 3 to 6 miles – £3.15

Single journeys of over 6 miles – £3.60

Tickets for children up to and including 10 years of age will be:

Single journeys of up to 3 miles – £1.20

Single journeys of 3 to 6 miles – £1.50

Single journeys of over 6 miles – £1.80

All customers who use the ‘hop on’ hop off’ services are asked to ensure that they take a ticket when paying for their journey.

SHG extends its sincere thanks once again to all contractors who have contributed to the continuity of public bus services since March 2024, with special recognition to Colin’s Garage and Joshua’s Taxis for their longstanding commitment in providing transport services for the community since 2003 and 2012 respectively.

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The public are advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public from 07:00 on Saturday, 30 November 2024, due to the arrival of the cruise ship MV Azamara Quest. This area will remain closed until the vessel has left the port.

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

Boat owners are also advised that during this time, no maintenance work will be permitted to be carried out on their vessel while it remains on the wharf.

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28 November 2024  

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The Emergency Planning Department is seeking residents on-island who can translate languages other than English. These persons would be part of a volunteer group ready to assist in emergencies involving visitors with limited English.

To register interest please contact the Acting Head of Emergency Planning, Anel O’Bey, via email through anel.obey@helanta.co.sh or by telephone on 25052 with your name, contact details and the languages you speak.

SHG is pleased to announce that Field Road is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic and pedestrians from 15:30 on Thursday 28 November 2024. The Rehabilitation of Side Path and Field Road Project is part of the £30m Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), funded by the UK Government.

Whilst the road will be open to the public, it’s important to note that some construction work, including the installation of gabions, will continue beyond this date. This will necessitate a 300-metre section of the road to be restricted to a single-lane carriageway. To ensure the safety of all road users, the contractor will implement appropriate traffic management measures, including signage and traffic control. Road users are advised to adhere to these measures and exercise caution when travelling on this section of the road.

Additional works, such as sealing expansion joints, will be carried out in the new year. These works will require some traffic restrictions, however, it is anticipated that the road can remain open to traffic.

Important reminders for road users:

• The speed limit on Field Road remains at 15mph.
• Cycling is prohibited on Field Road.
• Larger vehicles should exercise caution especially when passing other vehicles and navigating bends.
• Please familiarise yourself with the new road layout and adhere to lane markings.

Minister Mark Brooks welcomed the news of the imminent road opening, and commented:

“I would like to thank the public for their patience during the construction of Field Road. We now have a new road network that links the new port facilities in Rupert’s to Jamestown that should give us 40 years before needing any further substantial investment.”

“A small amount of work will continue once the road is open, but this will not disrupt public access to the road. This will prevent further inconvenience for residents and businesses in Rupert’s, and the public wanting to visit this popular area in the summer months.”

“I would like to thank everyone involved with this project, especially the EDIP team and Isaac’s Contractors.”

Further details will be provided in due course.

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The public are advised that the Immigration Office will be closed on Wednesday, 20 November 2024 from 13:00 to allow the staff to attend a funeral.   

Normal office hours will resume from Thursday, 21 November 2024 from 08:30

The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.

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20 November 2024

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St Helena will be experiencing a north-westerly swell from Monday 18 November 2024 which is forecasted to continue through to Tuesday evening 19 November 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. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are also asked to take care when parking near the safety rails. The same conditions are expected in Rupert’s Bay and the public is 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. Boat owners should ensure their vessels are securely tied to their moorings.

Please note this warning may potentially extend if necessary.