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  • Delegation Arrived in Montserrat to Begin Official Visit

    14 March 2024

    A delegation consisting of HE Governor Nigel Phillips, Chief Minister Julie Thomas and Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey arrived at Montserrat on Wednesday 13 March 2024 to begin a six-day official visit to the island. This trip marks the first time that Chief Minister Thomas has made an official visit to another Overseas Territory. The trip, […]

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  • Public Bus Service Update

    14 March 2024

    Following requests from the public, a minor change has been made to the Route D public bus service timetable. With effect from Monday 18 March 2024, the following changes will take place: District Route Bus Route Half Tree Hollow (HTH) and St Pauls D Route D will depart Jamestown at 08:30 travelling to New Ground […]

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  • Improving Essential Equipment in Overseas Territories Programme Update – Treasury, Infrastructure and Economic Development Portfolio

    14 March 2024

    In November 2022 the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) allocated up to £1,800,000 for the purchase of equipment of critical importance to St Helena. This was focused on areas including healthcare, emergency services, port operations, road maintenance and the airport. £267,687.70 was allocated to what was then the Treasury, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development Portfolio. […]

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  • Prince Andrew Schools holds annual Certificate and Awards Ceremony

    14 March 2024

    On Wednesday 13 March 2024, students, parents and invited guests gathered at Prince Andrew School (PAS) Hall to celebrate the annual Certificate and Awards Ceremony.  The ceremony, to award students their certificates for exams that were taken in May and June 2023, began with a welcome speech by Acting Governor Stephen Thwaites. In an address to the students, the Acting Governor […]

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  • Sea Conditions

    13 March 2024

    St Helena is currently experiencing unsettled sea conditions and is forecast to continue through to Friday 22 March 2024 in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay. The public are asked to take caution when accessing the sea front area in Jamestown. To avoid damage to vehicles, drivers are advised to take care when parking near the […]

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  • Cost of Living Relief Package – Changes to Transport Freight Subsidy from 01 April 2024

    12 March 2024

    In July 2022 the Executive Council agreed a package of measures as part of its Cost of Living Policy. This was in direct response to sharp increases in the prices of essential goods and services in St Helena, and aimed to mitigate the immediate impact of these.  One element of this was an adjustment to […]

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  • Commonwealth Day 2024 Celebrated on St Helena

    11 March 2024

    Commonwealth Day 2024 was celebrated today on St Helena. Celebrations focused on assemblies held at Prince Andrew School (PAS) and the three island primary schools. Commonwealth Day is celebrated across the Commonwealth each year on every second Monday of March. This year’s Commonwealth Day theme is ‘One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth’. During the assembly at PAS, […]

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  • Restricted access to Jamestown Wharf

    8 March 2024

    The cruise ship MV Seabourn Venture is scheduled to visit St Helena from approximately 14:30 on Sunday 10 March 2024 to 21:00 on Monday 11 March 2024. Jamestown Wharf will therefore be closed to all members of the public from 12:00 on Sunday 10 March 2024 and will remain closed until the vessels departure.  Access […]

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  • Painting of Tomb Road railings and Bellstone decking refurbishment

    8 March 2024

    S. Doy Contractors will be painting the railings along the Tomb Road from today, Friday 8 March 2024, for approximately three weeks. Tomb Road will remain open, but drivers are asked to approach this area slowly and with caution. S. Doy Contractors will also be carrying out refurbishment works to the decking around the Bellstone […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Karoline and MT Sarah

    7 March 2024

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Tuesday 12 March 2024 and will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty. Cargo operations will start on this day and are expected to be completed by Wednesday 13 March 2024. The MT Sarah will also arrive on Tuesday 12 March 2024 to discharge fuel. The MT […]

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