The Post & Customer Services Centre would like to inform customers that due to the spraying of offices, the Centre will close on Wednesday 7 June 2023 at 3 pm. Cash and Counter Services will close at 2.30 pm.
The Centre will open for normal business on Thursday 8 June at 8.45 am.
The public is thanked in advance for their patience and cooperation.
The MV Blue Master II is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Friday 9 June 2023.
The MV Blue Master II is a multipurpose container ship with an overall length of 199.8 meters, a beam of 30.2 meters, a deadweight of 37,443 megatonnes, a draft of 11 meters and a container carrying capacity of 2,225.
As part of the tender and procurement process for a new longer-term cargo shipping service provider for St Helena, the ship is calling to conduct a trial operation for the discharge and loading of containers. Due to the dimensions and specifications of the MV Blue Master II, it cannot be accommodated at Rupert’s Jetty so the trial operation will take place whilst at anchor in James Bay.
The trial operation was requested by a potential bidder, based in South Africa, and has been sanctioned with input from the relevant authorities and with the engagement of local cargo operations partner Solomon and Company Plc.
There are currently two representatives from the potential bidder on Island, to oversee the trial operation and work with local stakeholders on planning and potential implementation.
As with any tender and procurement process, most information must necessarily remain confidential, and therefore no further details will be publicised at this time.
The following is a public announcement from Port Control:
Boat owners are advised that as from Saturday 1 July 2023 all boats used within the Port of Jamestown and Ruperts will need to be registered with the St Helena Port Control.
In order to register Boat Owners can come to the Port Control Office & collect the necessary forms or contact the Deputy Harbour Master via email through: Nicholas.Crowie@sainthelena.gov.sh or is available for download via www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Boat-Licence-Registration-Form.docx.
This will not only update the Boats Register but will further implement the safe movement, berthing and mooring of such vessels under section eight of the Ports Ordinance 2016.
Port Control would therefore wish to thank boat owners in advance for their cooperation.
The Maria Da Pas is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Sunday 4 June 2023 from Ascension Island and will dock alongside Ruperts Jetty on Monday 5 June 2023, and commence cargo operations.
The public is therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from 6 am on Monday 5 June until Cargo Operations are completed and the vessel has departed. These areas will be strictly prohibited and are limited only to those who have been granted 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.
HM Customs would like also to advise the public that the issuing cargo from Ascension Island will take place on the wharf from Monday 5 June to Wednesday 7 June 2023.
During this time, the Wharf will be closed to all other cargo operations which include merchants, Richard James International Ltd, MS Atlantic Ltd, Zedcore etc.
Normal cargo operations will resume on Thursday 08 June 2023.
The public is thanked in advance for their patience and cooperation.
Please be advised that the monthly scheduled testing of the public warning system will take place on Tuesday 06 June between 12:00 and 12:30.
The public warning system is tested on the first Tuesday of each month. The testing tone is the dinner music from the RMS St Helena, and lasts for approximately 11 seconds.
The test is conducted on all three broadcast units in Jamestown and Rupert’s, and is done to ensure that the various components of the system are functioning correctly.
Further guidance on the emergency warning broadcast system, including what different sounds mean and the action you should take when you hear these, will be issued in due course.
The public is advised that from today, Wednesday 31 May 2023, the section of the walkway from the top of the Arch towards the Museum, in Jamestown, will be closed to all pedestrians until further notice.
This will allow the Building Maintenance team to carry out repairs to the stone wall on the New Horizons building. The area will be closed for approximately 5 weeks.
The public is thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
The funeral of the late Sean Burns MBE took place on Friday 12 May 2023 at Bangor Crematorium in north Wales, United Kingdom.
The funeral was live-streamed and broadcasted at the Courthouse in Jamestown, but regrettably due to technical issues much of the service was not viewable.
A recording of the service has now been downloaded and will be rebroadcast in full at the Courthouse on Thursday 25 May at 16:30. The service lasts for approximately 40 minutes
Friends and former colleagues of Sean are warmly invited to attend.
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathies remain with Sean’s wife Marina, his son Damian, his daughter Kelly, and his family and friends across the world.
Governor’s Office
St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Please note the Tax Office is now located on the first floor of the Post Office Building.
Friday 30 June 2023 is the final date for self-employed businesses and companies to submit a tax return and profit & loss accounts.
A Tax Return and Profit & Loss Account can be obtained from the SHG website at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/income-tax.The Tax Return must be completed electronically and sent along with your Profit & Loss Account via email through: tax.returns@sainthelena.gov.sh
If possible when emailing Tax Returns please send them in Excel format and not PDF. Alternatively, you should come into the Tax Office where a computer and help will be available for you to complete your Tax Return. Please call number 25880 to make an appointment.
Please take note, any Tax Returns and Accounts not submitted to the Tax Office by Friday 30 June 2023 will result in the £100 penalty being automatically applied.
Income Tax Office Contacts: Telephone: 25880
The public are invited to note the following dates and times for Elected Member constituency meetings.
These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your District Representative and raise any issues you might have.
You are encouraged to attend the meeting in the district that you live. Constituency meetings will take place at 7:30pm as follows:
| Date | Venue |
| Tuesday 6 June | Sandy Bay Community Centre |
| Wednesday 7 June | Guinea Grass Community Centre |
| Thursday 8 June | St Mary’s Church, Briars |
| Monday 12 June | Harford Community Centre |
| Tuesday 13 June | St Michael’s Church, Ruperts |
| Wednesday 14 June | Half Tree Hollow Community Centre |
| Thursday 15 June | Blue Hill Community Centre |
| Wednesday 21 June | Levelwood Community Centre |
| Wednesday 21 June | Jamestown Community Centre |
Councillors look forward to meeting with you and hearing your views.
The cargo ship, the MV Maria Da Paz, is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Friday 26 May 2023 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty.
Due to cargo operations the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of Lower Rupert’s, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from Friday 26 May 2023 until Sunday 28 May 2023. Access to these areas will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with 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 MT Sarah is due to arrive on Sunday 28 May 2023, and fuel discharging will then take place over the following two to three days. Therefore Rupert’s Jetty, including the beach area, will be closed to the public during this operation.
The public are thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.