Category: Public Announcements

The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from Scotland roundabout to Spring Gut to be closed on Monday, 13, to Wednesday, 15 March 2023, from 9am to 3pm. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to carry out repairs on a retaining wall.

During this closure, only emergency services will be granted access. Residents within the affected area will also be granted access, but are advised that delays can be expected. Appropriate signage will be in place and a diversion route will be via Sunnyside road.

The public is thanked in advance for their patience and cooperation.

SHG

10 March 2023

The fuel tanker MT Sarah is expected to arrive at St Helena on Monday, 13March 2023.

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 from Monday, 13 March, and will remain closed until the vessel’s departure and the removal of the floating fuel line by the Bulk Fuel Farm (BFI).

Port Control would like to thank the public in advance for their understanding and cooperation.

SHG
10 March 2023

The Royal St Helena Police will be carrying out firearms training at the Police Range, Cox’s Battery, on Thursday, 9 March 2023, from 9am to 12pm.

Red flags, signs, and barriers will be in place. Walkers in the Cox’s Battery area should not approach the Range vicinity as live firing will be in progress.

For further information, please contact Support Officer – Firearms and Procurement, Garry Henry, on telephone: 22626, mobile: 62441 or via email: gary.henry@sainthelena.gov.sh.

SHG
7 March 2023

The public are advised that from today, Monday 6 March, to Friday, 10 March 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

6 March 2023

The public are advised that infrastructure maintenance works will be carried out on the Heart Shaped Waterfall Post Box Walk over the coming weeks.

The walk will remain open, but persons are asked to be attentive when approaching the construction areas. 

These works are not part of the routine maintenance contract but are part of the Infrastructure Trail Repair Works to the Post Box Walks which are being funded from the EDIP Micro Project budget. The works will improve accessibility and safety for walkers.

The public will be informed when these works are completed and are thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation.

SHG

24 February 2023

Following request from the public, the Health Services Directorate will be trialing new visiting hours for the General Hospital. These will be in effect from Monday, 27 February 2023.

The new visiting hours will be:

11am – 12 noon

2pm – 5pm

6.30pm – 8pm

The new visiting hours are intended to provide more flexibility to visitors by providing more options for those attending hospital to visit family and friends. This recognises that people have different demands on their times, whether that be work, family or caring commitments. By providing a wider range of visiting times there will be more options for visitors to attend the Hospital throughout the day.

SHG

24 February 2023

The Health & Social Care Portfolio would like to remind members of the public that they can still report positive Covid-19 test results during normal working hours, Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm, via telephone number 25888.

Persons who have tested positive are asked to please provide the receptionist with their name, address and date of birth.

Although we are now over the first and second local waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, reporting your positive case will allow the Health Services Directorate to continue tracking and analyse the rate of infection. Members of the public are thanked for their cooperation.  

SHG

24 February 2023

The Primary Sector will be hosting their annual Athletics Day at Francis Plain on Friday, 3 March 2023.  All parents, guardians and members of the public are invited to attend. The sports will start at 9.45am and end at approximately 2.30pm.

As this is a school event, the Primary Sector would appreciate if all spectators could adhere to the following conditions in the interests of the safety of the children:

• No animals will be allowed on Francis Plain for this event
• Only the appointed marshals, helpers, invited guests and School Team Leaders will be allowed on the field for the duration of the event
• Only school appointed photographers will be allowed on the field to photograph the event
• No alcohol is allowed
• Smoking is restricted on the whole of Francis Plain for this event. Persons wishing to smoke must do so outside of the Francis Plain and school premises. The allocated smoking area is away from the school along Watercourse Road
• All litter is to be put into the bins provided
• Parking in the area behind the Pavilion and adjacent green shed is not permitted as this is the Muster Point for Prince Andrew School staff and students in the case of a fire or other emergency. However, the ring road will be open for parking.

Please note, if parents/guardians wish to transport their children home after the event they are asked to ensure that they make the respective Head Teacher of the school or the child’s class teacher aware of this on the day so that all children can be accounted for.

We look forward to your support in making this a successful day for our children.

SHG

21 February 2023