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St Helena Police have recently received concerns from members of the public regarding the misuse of fog lights. It has been noted that many drivers are using their fog lights in place of their head lights when driving through hours of darkness, including when there is no visible fog present. Operational & Neighbourhood Police Inspector, […]

On Monday, 30 March 2020, it was announced that the Health Directorate would be making some changes to its services to minimise pressure on staff allowing them to focus on preparing our response to the threat of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The following measures have been put in place: If you are vulnerable OR over 70 […]

St Helena is currently experiencing unsettled sea conditions. This is due to a large south-westerly swell moving up from the lower Atlantic. It is forecast that this swell will continue up until Tuesday, 14 April 2020. Due care and attention should be taken when swimming in Rupert’s and James Bays during this time. To avoid […]

St Helena is still in the Prevent Stage and we continue to take precautionary measures to remain in this stage and further protect the Island. At this time there is no medical evidence to escalate the current preventive measures we have in place on St Helena. The enhanced Social Distancing measures which came into effect […]

St Helena is still in the Prevent Stage and we continue to take precautionary measures to remain in this stage and further protect the Island.  At this time there is no medical evidence to escalate the current preventive measures we have in place on St Helena. The enhanced Social Distancing measures which came into effect […]

St Helena Police will be conducting an Easter Drink Drive Campaign during April. The aim of this Campaign is to raise awareness around the offences of drink driving and the possible consequences as well as educate members of the public about the seriousness of drink-driving and to lower the amount of drink-driving incidents on the […]

Waste Management Services (WMS) will continue their operations over the Easter period: Domestic & Commercial Waste Collection All domestic and commercial waste collection services throughout April will remain unchanged. Customers are asked to ensure their bins are ready for emptying by 6am on their collection day. This includes Good Friday and Easter Monday for those […]

Parents and guardians are advised that the Education Committee has made the decision to extend the current Island Schools’ closure by bringing forward the End of Term holidays. This means that the term holidays for Term 2 will now start on Tuesday, 14 April, rather than Monday, 27 April 2020.  The changes in the term […]

St Helena’s credit rating still at BBB-/A-3 stable Island continues to possess ‘investment grade’ credit rating In December 2019, St Helena achieved a Credit Rating of BBB-/A-3 stable, from global credit-rating agency Standard & Poors (S&P). This credit rating is ‘investment grade’ meaning that St Helena is a low risk place to invest relative to […]