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  • Delegation Returns From Official Visit To Montserrat

    28 March 2024

    On Saturday 23 March 2024, HE Governor Nigel Phillips, Chief Minister Julie Thomas and Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey returned to St Helena following an official visit to fellow Overseas Territory, Montserrat. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office facilitated the trip to promote ties between the two Overseas Territories. During their visit, the delegation met with […]

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  • Rupert’s Port and Cargo Facility – Tree Felling

    27 March 2024

    The public are advised that tree felling in the Rupert’s Port and Cargo Facility area will take place on Wednesday 03 April 2024 from 07:00.  This exercise will take place between the main yard and the contractor’s site office and laydown area below Hay Town House. This work is a joint undertaking delivered by the […]

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  • Tourist Office Closure

    27 March 2024

    The Tourist Office will be closed this coming Saturday 30 March 2024. Normal opening hours will resume Tuesday 2 April 2024 08:30 to 16:00. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. 

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  • Licence for importing potatoes from Tristan Da Cunha

    27 March 2024

    The Mv Hondius is due to arrive at St Helena from Tristan da Cunha on Thursday 18 April 2024. Persons expecting to receive potatoes from Tristan are reminded that they will require an import licence. Licence application forms are available from the Biosecurity Section at Scotland, St Paul’s. Please contact either Nicholas Stevens on email: […]

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  • British Passport Fee Increases

    26 March 2024

    Following notification from the Home Office in the UK, the following British passport fee increases will take effect from 11 April 2024.    Current Fee Increased Fee Adult 34-page standard passport £104.50 £112.50 Child 34-page standard passport (where the applicant is under 16 years of age). £71.50 £77.00

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  • HM Customs Closure

    26 March 2024

    HM Customs will be closed from 12:00 on Wednesday 27March 2024. Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday 28 March 2024 between 09:00 and 15:00. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.  SHG26 March 2024

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  • Stitches Ridge To Wranghams Road Closure

    20 March 2024

    The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from the junction at Stitches Ridge to Wranghams, Sandy Bay, to be closed between 09:00 and 15:00 on Tuesday 26March 2024 and Tuesday 2 April 2024. These closures are to enable the Roads Section to clear vegetation from the road side. Road closure and diversion signs […]

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  • Maundy Thursday Safety Advice

    19 March 2024

    Maundy Thursday falls this year on Thursday 28 March 2024. It is St Helena tradition to spend this time fishing at various locations around the island. To help ensure that we all stay safe the Sea Rescue Service offers the following safety advice. If you’re planning a fishing trip, please inform family members and friends […]

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  • Budget 2024/25 –Rollover Budget To Be Implemented  

    19 March 2024

    Following the visit by the FCDO Financial Aid Mission delegation in December 2023, discussions have been ongoing between the St Helena Government and the UK Government regarding the level of funding to be provided to St Helena for the 2024-2025 financial year. Ministers, officials and FCDO colleagues have worked hard to develop the planning for […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Karoline

    19 March 2024

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Wednesday 20 March 2024 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will commence as soon as practical and should be completed by Thursday 21 March 2024. The public are therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Rupert’s, including the […]

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