HM Customs will be closed for Merchant and Consolidator cargo operations on Tuesday 27 August 2024, to allow the issuing of cargo from Ascension Island.
Normal business will resume to all customers on Wednesday 28 August 2024 from 09:00.
HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public are thanked in advance for their continued support.
The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 06:00 on Wednesday 14 August 2024. Weather permitting, the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable.
The public are therefore advised that Jamestown Port and the whole of lower Rupert’s including the beach area, will be closed from 06:00 on Wednesday 14 August, until all cargo operations are completed.
These areas will be strictly prohibited and access will be limited to only those who have made prior arrangements with St Helena Port Control.
Boat owners and operators are advised that mooring on the ‘span’ mooring rope near the landing steps at the Jamestown Wharf is prohibited for the duration of cargo operations.
The public are thanked in advance for their continued support.
Micro Project 2024/25 – New Bridge
The Programme Management Office (PMO) is pleased to advise that repairs to New Bridge has been approved for implementation under the UK funded Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) – Micro Project Budget 2024/25, in partnership with the FCDO.
To understand the extent of the works required to repair New Bridge, a small hand dug trial pit will be dug on the side of the main road. Subject to weather conditions and contractor availability, these works will take place on Friday 9 August 2024.
The road will not be closed when the trial pit is being dug, but members of the public should be vigilant when entering this area.
The public will be kept updated as the project progresses.
Note to Editor
In 2019, Executive Council gave approval for an annual budget of £150,000 under the Economic Development Investment Programme for ‘micro-projects’, or those projects that can be implemented relatively quickly with a low total cost (i.e. £50,000 or less). This budget aims to support projects that may not have easily quantifiable benefits, but are essential for strategic economic growth. Such initiatives include boosting tourism, fostering a green economy, enhancing future infrastructure, and mitigating potential legal risks to SHG.
The Highways Authority has given approval for Shy Road to be closed on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 August 2024 from 08:30 to 15:30 to enable the Road Section to carry out essential maintenance.
During this closure only emergency services will be granted and access signage will be in place.
The public are thanked in advance for their continued support.
Surgery Times
The ANRD Veterinary Services hold an open surgery for consultations between 08:30 and 10:00 every morning Monday to Friday. This is an open surgery, requiring no appointments, therefore please be advised you may have to wait.
Monthly parasite treatment clinics take place on the last Friday of each month at the Grand Parade, Jamestown, from 12:00 to 14:00. Flea and worm treatments are supplied.
Contact Telephone Numbers
Please contact our reception by telephone on 24724. Office hours are from 08:30 to 16:00.
In cases of accidents and emergency during out of hours only, please phone 26162 and your call will be transferred to the Veterinary Section Team member who is on call.
We request that clients use the above contact numbers and not the private numbers of the veterinary team when needing assistance, especially out of hours.
The Veterinary Section Team would like to thank the public for their continued support.
The Highways Authority has given approval to close the road from Phillip John’s shop to Scotland roundabout from Monday 5 August to Friday 16 August 2024 from 08:30 to 15:30.
The purpose of the closure is to enable the Roads Section to complete slurry works on the remainder of this route with the Minimac paver.
Please note that this road will only be closed if weather conditions are favourable to carry out these works. If the weather is not favourable, the road will remain open as normal.
Signage will be in place and the diversion will be via Sunny Side Road. Only emergency services and returning residents within this route will be granted access, delays to be expected.
The Roads Section would like to thank the public in advance for their continued understanding and cooperation.
The MT Talisker is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Sunday 21 July 2024, at 12:00 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty at 06:00 on Monday 22 July 2024. Bunkering operations will commence as soon as practicable and will continue until completion.
The public are therefore advised that the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from 06:00 on Monday 22 July until the bunkering of fuel is completed. Due to the floating pipeline, all mariners are advised that Rupert’s Bay is also closed.
These areas will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those persons who have made prior arrangements for authorisation from Port Control.
The public are thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.
The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 13:00 on Tuesday 16 July 2024. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable.
The public are therefore advised that Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed from 13:00 on Tuesday and the Jamestown port and lower wharf area will be closed from 06:00 on Wednesday 17July until all cargo operations are completed.
These areas will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who made prior arrangements with St Helena Port Control.
Boat owners and operators are advised that mooring on the ‘span’ mooring rope near the landing steps at the Jamestown Wharf is prohibited for the duration of cargo operations.
The public are thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.
Recent rock falls have been identified on the eastern side of St Helena, specifically in the area known as “Spot”, situated between Duck Yard Point and Buoy’s Hole. These rock falls have created a potential hazard for fishermen frequenting this popular fishing location, with the rock fall zone located more towards the Buoy’s Hole side.
The St Helena Sea Rescue Service urges all fishermen to be aware of the risk of falling rocks, especially in areas with known unstable cliffs or slopes.
Safety Tips for Fishermen:
For more information or in the case of an emergency please contact the Joint Emergency Services Control Room at the following numbers:
Emergency: 999
Office: +290 22626
VHF Radio Channel 16: Saint Helena Radio
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Due to limited registered interest for the Marine and Fisheries Conservation Section’s Fisheries Workshop, which was due to be held 10 July at Anne’s Place, this event has now been postponed.
The Marine and Fisheries Conservation are looking to assess how stakeholder engagement for the Marine Protected Area is undertaken within the community. If you have any ideas on how best we can engage with you, please call +290 25966 or email Laura.Duncan@sainthelena.gov.sh.
We would like to extend our gratitude to our stakeholders for their continued support. We aim to provide fisheries information in a new format, so please stay tuned to local media channels for updates.