Category: Public Announcements

Strong winds are forecast across the Island for today, Monday 4 September 2023, and tomorrow, Tuesday 5 September 2023, with a risk of these bringing some disruption. Winds will be strongest tomorrow morning but will ease considerably by Wednesday.

There is a risk of gusts up to 55KT, similar to wind speeds felt in July 2023 on high ground today and tomorrow, especially on exposed south and eastern slopes. Extra care should be taken if out walking or hiking, and it would be advisable to secure any loose items which may blow away, such as wheelie bins. Boat owners should ensure their vessels are securely fixed to their moorings. Motorists are also advised to look out for loose debris on roads.

SHG

4 September 2023

The Programme Management Office will be holding a public information meeting at St Michaels Church, Rupert’s, at 7pm on Wednesday, 6September 2023.

The meeting is to provide an update, particularly to Rupert’s residents, on the Field Road closure.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend.

SHG

1 September 2023

The Royal St Helena Police is appealing for witnesses and information in relation to three separate criminal damage incidents which occurred in lower Jamestown.

The first incident occurred at the Coffee Shop in the early hours of Sunday, 27 August 2023, whereby an umbrella and three benches were damaged.

The second incident occurred in the Castle Gardens on Sunday, 27 August 2023, at around 10pm whereby damage was caused to a wooden chair.

The third incident occurred at the Castle building between Sunday, 27 August 2023, and Tuesday, 29 August 2023, whereby a window on the terrace side of the Castle was damaged.

Police are now appealing to the community for their assistance, in particular anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the surrounding area at the time of the incidents and/or anyone who has any information to assist the investigations. 

If anyone has any information which might assist with this investigation, regardless of how minor it may seem, please contact the Investigation Officer, Constable Tobias Rummary, via email: tobias.rummery@sainthelena.gov.sh or by contacting the Control Room on tel: 22626.

SHG
31 August 2023

HM Customs would like to advise the public that their office at the wharf will be closed on Friday, 1 September 2023.

Normal operations will resume on Monday, 4 September 2023.

Any inconvenience caused is regretted and HM Customs thanks the public for their support and cooperation.

SHG
31 August 2023

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the Emergency Dental Clinic, which is normally open to the public between 8.30am and 9.30am every weekday, will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 31 August 2023. 

Persons experiencing a dental emergency during this time are therefore asked to make an appointment by calling the Hospital Reception on tel: 22500. 

Any inconvenience caused is very much regretted.

SHG
29 August 2023

The Programme Management Office (PMO) will hold a public consultation drop-in session on the works that are being proposed to improve and enhance the amenity area located in Plantation National Forest, known as Big Rock, from 10am – 2pm on Thursday, 7 September 2023, in The Market, Jamestown.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend and view the plans. We look forward to seeing you.

SHG
29 August 2023

HM Customs would like to advise the public that their office at the wharf will be closed today, Tuesday 29 August 2023, due the rescheduled Airlink flight. Normal operations will resume from Wednesday, 30 August 2023.

The Immigration Section will also be closed for business tomorrow, Wednesday 30 August 2023. Normal business will resume on Thursday, 31 August 2023.

HM Customs and Immigration would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the public their understanding and cooperation.

SHG
29 August 2023

The public are advised that from Monday, 4 September 2023, to Friday, 8 September 2023, activities may be underway at Horse Point Landfill Site (HPLS) to cull feral pigeons. If so, this will only be taking place in the mornings and will usually end by 9.30am.

Bi-annually feral pigeon numbers are monitored at HPLS and reported on by the Environmental Management Division. This takes place in support of the St Helena Airport Limited (SHAL) Wildlife Hazard Management Plan, which includes mitigating against bird-strike risk to aircraft.

Feral pigeons congregate to feed on the organic content of waste within the netted domestic waste cell. If culling is necessary to reduce their numbers, this is undertaken around the netted cell by an experienced person, appropriately licensed by the Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolio, using an air rifle.

Signage will be in place near the domestic waste cells area as per the below image:

The public are reminded that the domestic waste cells area is restricted to authorised persons only, as permanently signposted within the site.

SHG

28 August 2023

Concerns have been expressed to SHG about children playing near Coleman’s Fort in Sapper Way.

This is one of many outdoor areas around St Helena which pose a risk of injury to anyone falling from such cliffs or buildings.

As it is not practical or feasible to limit access to every area like this on St Helena, the Safety, Security & Home Affairs Portfolio ask parents to be aware of where their children are playing, to ensure they are playing safely and that the children are informed of the risks.

SHG
24 August 2023

The Highways Authority has given approval for Ladder Hill Road to be closed on Tuesday, 29 August 2023, from 9am to 3pm. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to continue milling and surface works on Ladder Hill Road.

During this closure, Shy Road will also be closed to pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Persons wishing to travel in and out of Jamestown during this time must travel across country and via Constitution Hill Road or Side Path Road.

Appropriate signage will be in place and only Emergency Services will be granted access.

The Roads Section would like to thank the public in advance for their continued understanding and cooperation.

SHG
23 August 2023