The public is advised that the Post & Customer Services Centre will be closed from 12.15pm on Wednesday, 27 September 2023. Normal business will resume on Thursday, 28 September 2023.
The Claims Office, Income Tax, Procurement and Finance Offices will also be closed from 1pm on Wednesday, 27 September 2023. Normal business will resume on Thursday, 28 September 2023.
The public is thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
25 September 2023
The Maria Da Paz is expected to arrive on Thursday, 21st September 2023. HM Customs would like to advise the public that the issuing of cargo from Ascension Island will take place on the following days:
| DATES | TIMES |
| Friday 22nd Sept | 13:00 – 17:30 |
| Monday 25th Sept | 09:00 – 15:00 |
| Tuesday 26th Sept | 09:00 – 15:00 |
During this time, the Wharf will be closed for cargo operations which includes merchants such as Richard James International Ltd, MS Atlantic Ltd, Zedcore etc.
Normal cargo operation will resume on Wednesday 27th September at 09:00.
Operational and logistical delays are anticipated, however we appreciate your patience and understanding. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
SHG
21 September 2023
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held during the month of September 2023, beginning later this week. Following widespread vaccination and the emergence of new variants, COVID-19 is now able to be treated as one of many upper respiratory viral infections that we find circulating on-Island. However, and as with the flu, the Health Directorate are offering these vaccines as an additional precautionary measure to help manage infections.
To be eligible to receive a first, second or booster dose of the COVID-19 Bivalent vaccine you must:
Details of the clinics, including locations and times, are listed below:
| Date | Time | Location |
| 22nd September 2023 | 10am – 12pm | General Hospital |
| 27th September 2023 | 3pm – 5pm | Kingshurst Community Centre |
| 28th September 2023 | 10am – 12pm | Harford Community Centre |
| 29th September 2023 | 10am – 12pm | Community Care Centre (CCC) |
Any persons who are housebound and are unable to attend the clinic are asked to contact Grace Richards on telephone number 25818 or via email through grace.richards@sainthelena.gov.sh.
You are reminded to please bring along your yellow vaccination cards for recording purposes. If you do not bring along your cards you will not receive your vaccination.
Any persons who have misplaced their yellow vaccination cards are asked to please contact Grace Richards prior to attending the clinic.
Let’s continue to protect ourselves, to protect St Helena.
SHG
18 September 2023
The public are advised that the section of the Haul Road – adjacent to the Bottom Woods CDA Development, Longwood – will remain closed until Monday, 18 September 2023.
This closure is to allow contractors to continue works on installing a service trench beneath the Haul Road.
The road will therefore remain closed to both vehicles and pedestrians.
Appropriate signage will be in place.
The public are thanked for their continued understanding and cooperation.
SHG
14 September 2023
The Highways Authority has given approval for Thompson’s Hill Road to be closed from 10am to 3pm on Thursday, 14 September 2023.
This closure is to enable the Forestry Section to remove trees which might pose a risk of falling on the road, therefore the road will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians.
Appropriate signage will be in place.
The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
12 September 2023
Dietitian, Sarah Mattinson, will be holding ‘My Diabetes and Me’ education sessions during September 2023.
These sessions are a chance for people living with Type 2 Diabetes to understand complications of diabetes and get advice for improved blood sugar control through diet, lifestyle and medications.
Those attending daytime sessions will have the opportunity to have a health check (weight, BMI, blood pressure) and receive a healthy eating handbook. For those people who work during the day, there will be the opportunity to attend an evening session, but unfortunately there will be no health check available at these.
The sessions will take place as follows:
| Date | Venue | Time |
| Thursday 21 September | Jamestown Community Centre | 11am – 12.30pm |
| Thursday 21 September | The Museum | 7pm |
| Friday 29 September | Half Tree Hollow Community Centre | 11am – 12.30pm |
SHG
11 September 2023
The Immigration Section of the Safety Security & Home Affairs Portfolio will be closed for business from 10am today, Monday 11 September 2023.
Normal business will resume tomorrow, Tuesday 12 September 2023, at 8.30am.
The public is thanked for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
11 September 2023
The Highways Authority has given approval for a section of the Haul Road -adjacent to the Bottom Woods CDA Development, Longwood – be closed from Tuesday, 12 September 2023, to Thursday, 14 September 2023.
This closure is to allow a service trench to be installed beneath the Haul Road, therefore the road will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians.
Appropriate signage will be in place.
The public are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
8 September 2023
The Maria Da Paz is scheduled to arrive at St Helena at 6pm on Saturday, 9 September 2023. The Maria Da Paz will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty at 6.30am on Sunday, 10 September 2023, and will commence cargo operations.
The public is therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from 6am on Sunday, 10 September 2023, and until cargo operations have been completed. These areas will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements and given authorisation by 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 is thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.
SHG
7 September 2023
The Forestry Section of the Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolio have seen evidence of unauthorised removal of products from the National Forest Estate, specifically sizable quantities of giant bamboo from Plantation Forest and small to medium trees in Merrimens, Prospect, Willow Bank and The Saddle forests.
The Forestry Section would like to advise the public that under section 14(1) of the Forestry Ordinance, 1954 it is an offence to cut, gather or carry away trees or plants or soil from national, dedicated or protected private forest without permission. Any person found to commit such offence is, on conviction, liable to be fined.
Any persons wishing to purchase forest products should contact the Forestry Services Officer, Larry Stevens, on tel: 24724 or via email: larry.stevens@sainthelena.gov.sh.
SHG
4 September 2023