The Education Learning Centre, St Helena Community College, and Career Access St Helena would like to advise that their offices will be closed from 1pm to 4pm on Friday, 31 March 2023. Normal business will resume on Monday, 3 April 2023.
The Public Library will also be closed from 1pm on Friday, 31 March 2023, before reopening at 4pm.
The Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio thank the public for their understanding and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
SHG
28 March 2023
The cargo ship, the Maria Da Pas, is now scheduled to arrive at St Helena tomorrow, Tuesday 28 March 2023. This will be the first calling of the vessel at St Helena following the award of a 12 month contract to Meihuizen to provide cargo services to the Island.
The public are therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from Wednesday, 29 March, until all cargo operations have been completed. 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 public are thanked in advance for their patience and cooperation.
SHG
27 March 2023
The Royal St Helena Police are currently investigating a Road Traffic Collision which occurred on Friday, 24 March 2023, between the hours of 10pm and midnight. This collision occurred on Side Path Road and, as a result, a large section of the wall was badly damaged. Police are keen to establish the identity of the driver and vehicle involved in this collision.
If anyone has any information which may assist with this investigation, regardless of how minor it may seem, please contact the Police Officer of your choice by telephone on 22626 or by email through graham.lane@sainthelena.gov.sh and quote reference number 11915.
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SHG
27 March 2023
The cargo ship, the Maria Da Pas, is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Monday, 27 March 2023. This will be the first calling of the vessel at St Helena following the award of a 12 month contract to Meihuizen to provide cargo services to the Island.
The vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty on Tuesday, 28 March, and cargo operations will start on this day, and should be completed by Friday, 31 March 2023.
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 Tuesday, 28 March, until Friday, 31 March 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 public is thanked in advance for their patience and cooperation.
SHG
24 March 2023
The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Monday, 27 March 2023, due to the arrival of the MS National Geographic.
Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control.
The public is also advised that whilst the MS National Geographic is in Port, a 200M exclusion zone must be adhered to by all marine traffic.
SHG
24 March 2023
With Maundy Thursday just around the corner, many people will no doubt be preparing to spend this time fishing at various locations around the Island.
The Sea Rescue Service encourages the community to stay safe during this traditional period and to take some basic precautions to help to do so.
If planning a fishing trip, inform family members and friends of your intended location and expected time of return. If you are likely to be late returning home then please let you friends and family know as soon as possible. Similarly, if you are concerned about someone that has not checked in or returned as planned, then please get in touch with the emergency services.
Please do not fish alone. Fishing alone places you in greater danger if you find yourself in an unexpected situation and reduces your chances of being able to alert others that you need help.
When going fishing, you should also consider taking the following items with you:
Sea Rescue Service team will be patrolling the various fishing areas throughout the night. If any assistance is required, you can call for help by dialing 999 or on VHF Channel 16, which will be monitored at all times by the Emergency Services Call Centre (call sign – St Helena Radio). Failing that, the Sea Rescue Service can be signaled when passing, by flashing or waving a light at the patrolling vessel.
For your information the tides over Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are as follows:
| Maundy Thursday | High tide: 2.50 AM – 0.89m above chart datum Low tide: 8.57 AM – 0.05m above chart datum High tide: 3.14 PM – 0.95m above chart datum Low tide: 9.23 PM – 0.09m above chart datum |
| Good Friday | High tide: 3.21 AM – 0.90m above chart datum Low tide: 9.30 AM – 0.04m above chart datum High tide: 3.45 PM – 0.94m above chart datum Low tide: 8.57 PM – 0.07m above chart datum |
The Sea Rescue Service team wishes everyone a safe and happy Easter.
SHG
21 March 2023
Customers are informed that due to processes associated with the forthcoming end of the financial year, the Post & Customer Services Centre will be closed on Friday, 31 March 2023. Normal business hours will resume on Saturday, 1 April 2023, from 8.45am – 12 noon.
Jamestown Social Benefit payments for the week ending 30 March will be payable on Wednesday, 29 March, and Thursday, 30 March.
Country Social Benefit payments for the week ending 30 March will be payable from the usual venues on Thursday, 30 March.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thanks are extended in advance to the public for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
20 March 2023
The Capital Programme Section will be holding a series of public information meetings during March 2023. These meetings are held quarterly to provide the public with the opportunity to hear directly about the various pieces of Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) work underway, and to put any questions or queries they might have to the team responsible for delivering these.
The meetings in March will include works to Rupert’s Wharf Cargo Handling Facility Development and Side Path Road and Field Road Rehabilitation.
All meetings will begin at 7pm and will take place as follows:
| Date | Venue |
| Monday, 27 March | Harford Community Centre |
| Tuesday, 28 March | St Michael’s Church, Rupert’s |
| Wednesday, 29 March | Museum of Saint Helena, Jamestown |
| Thursday, 30 March | Kingshurst Community Centre |
Members of the public are encouraged to attend.
SHG
15 March 2023
Last month it was confirmed that the contractor would be undertaking works to complete the remaining elements of the Side Path Road construction contract. These works are now focused on drainage below the Brow, and are progressing in the vicinity of Seales Corner Road, Harris Flats, Parish Block and the Run.
Seales Corner Road is now re-opened, but there will need to be a further closure later this month to enable final completion of the works. An announcement will be made about this in due course.
The focus of the works have now moved to the Run. In order to construct the connection from Seales Corner Road to the Run, it is necessary to close the Run to all pedestrians between Harris Flats and Connect’s offices for approximately two weeks.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Appropriate warning signage will be in place throughout the closure.
Radio announcements will continue to be made to update the public on progress. This will include the re-opening of the Run and the timing of the planned work between Harris Flats and Parish Block.
For further information on the site works please contact the EDIP site supervisor, Mr Chris Williams, on 67424.
SHG
10 March 2023
The fuel tanker MT Sarah is expected to arrive at St Helena on Monday 13 March 2023.
Port Control advise that the whole of Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed on Monday 13 March and Tuesday 14 March, and will remain closed until the vessel’s departure and the removal of the floating fuel line by BFI (bulk fuel farm).
Port Control thank the public in advance for their understanding and cooperation.
SHG
10 March 2023