The public are advised that the cruise ship MV Celestyal Journey is scheduled to be anchored in James Bay from 12:00 on Friday 5 January to 18:00 on Saturday 6 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 whilst this vessel is in Port, a 200M exclusion zone must be adhered to by all marine traffic.
Owing to the need for repairs, the mooring field will be closed from 5 January 2024 until further notice. Several links in the chain are starting to wear and need replacing, without vessels being moored to the field.
All vessels must vacate the moorings by 17.00 on the 5 January.
Please contact Port Control (Tel: 22750, 61827) to be advised on anchoring locations (locations are 15 55 400 South 005 43 500 West and 15 55 600 South 005 43 600 West).
Further notices will be made as to when the moorings can reopen.
Port Control would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but public safety is paramount.
SHG
2 January 2024
The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control:
The fuel tanker MT Sarah is expected to arrive at St Helena at 08.00 on the 2nd of January 2024.
Port Control would like to advise the public and boat owners that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from Tuesday, 2 January 2024, and will remain closed until the vessel’s departure.
Port Control would like to thank the public in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
2 January 2024
HE Governor Nigel Phillips CBE is pleased to announce the following New Year 2024 Honours Award as endorsed by His Majesty The King, and to be published in the Overseas and International Honours list on Saturday 30 December 2023:
Dr Hollins worked on St Helena as a full time Senior Veterinary Officer for more than nine years up until his retirement in February 2022. Dr Hollins delivered a professional service to the Veterinary and Agricultural section of the Environmental, Natural Resources & Planning (ENRP) Directorate, providing care to a wide range of animals from domestic pets and livestock to bees and Jonathan the 191-year-old tortoise and world’s oldest living land animal.
Dr Hollins contributed to a number of reforms and developments which included training and advising local paravets, pet owners and agricultural producers, helping to redraft a range of animal related legislation, establishing biosecurity protocols for the importation of pets and livestock via sea and air freight, researching and identifying prevalent veterinary conditions for the creation of a reference database, and ensuring that veterinary services remained affordable to the local community.
Once retired, Dr Hollins continued to provide an emergency veterinary service during the period the island was without a qualified vet. Dr Hollins was highly valued, trusted and appreciated by the local community for his skill, knowledge and professionalism.
In addition to providing a veterinary service, Dr Hollins voluntarily served on a number of local charitable committees on St Helena. He was also instrumental in promoting St Helena as a tourism destination through a book publication and articles in international media, including BBC radio, on his time as a vet on St Helena.
Dr Hollins commented:
‘It is truly a great honour and privilege to receive this award for my work on the Island of St Helena. But just as the hands of a clock cannot tell the time without the wheels and cogs that turn them, I would have struggled to achieve what I believe we have achieved without the unstinting loyalty of the veterinary team and the enabling attitudes of my managers, to all of whom I am deeply indebted. My thanks also go out to the Saints, as I consider myself extremely fortunate to have plied my profession on such a friendly and fascinating island.’
The Occupational Therapy Service is appealing for any wheelchairs currently on loan to be returned if they are not being used. This applies to any wheelchairs loaned out for either at home or in residential care.
The Occupational Therapy Service has very few wheelchairs at the moment and are struggling to be able to provide them to people in need.
Wheelchairs should only be issued to people that need to constantly use them to be able to get around safely. Ensuring that the people that need a wheelchair can access and use one as quickly as possible prevents falls and injuries, and significantly improves their quality of life.
If you have a wheelchair that is not being used, or you are only using it occasionally, such as when you go into town for example, please return it.
If you need to loan a wheelchair for a short time, such as following an operation or for a visiting relative or friend with mobility issues, then please contact the Occupational Therapy Service. A short term loan wheelchair can then be provided. Please ensure that the wheelchair is returned when it is no longer required so that it can be available for when someone else really needs it.
Wheelchairs can also be loaned for short term use in and around Jamestown. This is free of charge, and can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre / Arts and Crafts in the Canister, Jamestown.
Please return wheelchairs directly to the Occupational Therapy Service at St Johns Villa in Jamestown, or to the Hospital reception desk. Please let the receptionist know that you are leaving the wheelchair for the Occupational Therapy Service.
If you are unable to return the wheelchair in person, please get in touch with the Occupational Therapy Service by telephone through 22500 (extension 2055). We will then arrange to collect the chair from you.
If you require further information, please contact Adele, Carolyn or Nina at the Occupational Therapy Service by telephone on 22500 (extension 2055) or via email through: adele.mcmichael@sainthelena.gov.sh.
SHG
21 December 2023
The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control:
Jamestown Wharf
The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Saturday, 23 December, Sunday, 24 December, and Wednesday, 27 December 2023, due to the arrival of the Maria Da Paz and subsequent cargo operations. Restricted access will also apply to the Lower Wharf on 25 and 26 December 2023.
Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control.
Lower Rupert’s
The public is also advised that the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from Saturday, 23 December 2023, to Wednesday, 27 December 2023, due to the arrival of the Maria Da Paz and will remain closed until the vessel has departed.
Port Control would like to thank the public in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
21 December 2023
The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed from 8am to 4pm on Thursday, 21 December 2023. This closure is to enable Port Control to relocate empty containers in preparation for the arrival of the Islands cargo on the next voyage of the Maria Da Paz.
Vehicle owners are kindly asked to refrain from parking on Jamestown Wharf as this may prevent this operation from proceeding.
The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
20 December 2023
Colin’s Garage has kindly agreed to provide public transport this evening for the Festival of Lights, as follows:
All buses will depart at 10.30pm for the return journeys.
The usual bus fares will apply. Customers are asked to have the correct amount for the bus fare.
SHG
20 December 2023
HM Customs would like to remind the public that prepayment of duties on imported goods can be made in advance of the collection of goods.
To do so you will need to obtain your waybill from your consolidator (e.g. Richard James International, MS Atlantic Ltd, Zedcore, Table Bay Marine, or Umugusi etc) and email it and any invoices associated with it to: customs.enquiries@sainthelena.gov.sh.
This email can also be used for customer enquiries or any advice regarding customs.
You will receive an Assessment Notice in reply, advising you of the amount of customs duty owed.
Before the collection of goods, payment can be made at the HM Customs Office at Jamestown Wharf or the Post and Customer Services Centre in Jamestown, or either online or in person via the Bank of St Helena (BOSH).
If paying in person you will need to present the Assessment Notice. If paying via BOSH you will need to use the Assessment Notice number as the payment reference.
If payment is made through the Post and Customer Services Centre or BOSH then confirmation of payment should be sent emailed to HM Customs via: customs.enquiries@sainthelena.gov.sh. Confirmation can also be given by telephone on 22287.
Proof of payment is required before the release of any goods.
When payment is made in advance customers are not required to queue at HM Customs after collecting their goods. This allows for a smoother and faster process when releasing goods, and reduces the demand on HM Custom’s services on cargo days.
The public are encouraged to make use of this service, and get in touch with HM Customs for more information if required.
SHG
20 December 2023
The Smokefree St Helena team, along with the Mental Health team, will be running a ‘Healthier Me, Healthier You’campaign in January 2024.
‘Healthier Me, Healthier You’ combines two important campaigns, ‘Dry January’ and ‘New Year, New You’. It aims to encourage individuals to take achievable actions to being healthier in 2024.
Stalls promoting the campaign will be held between 10am and 1pm as follows:
| Date | Venue |
| Wednesday, 20 December 2023 | The Canister in Jamestown |
| Friday, 22 December 2023 | Half Tree Hollow Supermarket |
| Friday, 5 January 2024 | The Canister in Jamestown |
| Friday, 12 January 2024 | Longwood Avenue |
| Friday, 19 January 2024 | Half Tree Hollow Supermarket |
| Friday, 26 January 2024 | The Canister in Jamestown |
We encourage anyone interested to visit the stall to find out more information about the campaigns, what the service has to offer, as well as a chance to sign up to Smokefree St Helena.
The Smokefree St Helena and Mental Health teams looks forward to seeing you there.
SHG
19 December 2023