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SOLAS Call From Vessel Neuvo Rumbo
27 March 2021
On the evening of 25 March, St Helena received a safety of life at sea (SOLAS) call from fishing vessel Neuvo Rumbo. The vessel has requested approval to approach St Helena, being the closest port, to seek urgent medical attention for a crew member. St Helena has an international obligation to uphold with regards to […]
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SOLAS Request from Ramses Dous – Update
26 March 2021
On Friday, 26 March, senior medical staff from the Health Directorate boarded the vessel Ramses Dous in order to assess and advise on medical treatment of crew members reported to have been displaying symptoms consistent with COVID-19. The medical staff took swabs from all crew for COVID-19 testing at the Health Directorate lab facilities; testing […]
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ExCo Meeting – Tuesday, 30 March 2021
26 March 2021
Executive Council will meet on Tuesday, 30 March 2021, at 9.30am, in the Council Chamber, to discuss the following items on the Open Agenda: Proposed Minimum Wage Increase and Draft Minimum Wage Policy for the Financial Year 2021/22 Recognition of Exceptional Services These papers (ExCo Memos) are available online at the following link: http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/councils/executive-council/. Members […]
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Waste Management Services – Operations Over Public Holidays In April, May And June 2021
26 March 2021
The following is a public announcement from Waste Management Services: Waste Management Services (WMS) will continue their operations over the Public Holidays in April, May and June as follows: Domestic & Commercial Waste Collection All domestic and commercial waste collection services throughout April, May and June will remain unchanged. Customers are asked to ensure their […]
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Dark Skies Community Status Update
Milky Way from St Helena © Paul Tyson
26 March 2021
St Helena is in the process of seeking Dark Skies Community Status with the International Dark Sky Association (IDA). St Helena is one of the most remote places in the world, and over the years have hosted visits from famous pioneers including Edmond Halley, Neville Maskelyne and Henderson whose work have contributed to the advancement […]
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Certificate And Badge Of Honour And Acts Of Bravery Awards 2021 – Extended Deadline
26 March 2021
Nominations are being invited for the Certificate and Badge of Honour Awards and Acts of Bravery Awards for 2021. The Certificate and Badge of Honour Awards are available for the Governor to award to public servants for loyal and valuable service worthy of recognition or, in the case of other persons, for their loyal and […]
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New Year Honours 2022: Overseas List – Extended Deadline
26 March 2021
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office invites nominations for the 2022 Queen’s New Year Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2022 New Year Honours are reminded that the overriding principle is that Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or any service recently carried out over and above what normally is […]
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St Helena PAC Becomes Member Of Commonwealth Association Of Public Accounts Committees
26 March 2021
The St Helena Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are pleased to announce that their application to become a member of the Commonwealth Association of Public Accounts Committees (CAPAC) has been accepted. The PAC was formally ratified by the CAPAC Executive Committee at the virtual CAPAC General Meeting and Conference, held on 17 March 2021, which was […]
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Arriving Passenger Tests Positive for COVID-19
26 March 2021
RISK TO THE COMMUNITY REMAINS LOW The Health Directorate has received confirmation that a passenger who arrived on the chartered flight from Stansted on Wednesday, 24 March, has tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival. The passenger is asymptomatic (displays or suffers from no symptoms). The Senior Medical Officer has assessed the passenger as well as […]
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No Fishing Being Done by FV Ramses Dous in St Helena Waters
25 March 2021
St Helena Government’s Marine Enforcement Section are aware of the public concern regarding the FV Ramses Dous and the potential of the vessel fishing in St Helena waters. The vessel made contact with St Helena on Tuesday, 23 March 2021, with a safety of life at sea (SOLAS) request, due to having a sick passenger […]
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