Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening available for men aged 65+ years

The Health and Social Care Portfolio would like to inform all men aged 65 years and over that Health Services will be offering screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) commencing from November 2022. AAA screening is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta. The aorta is the main blood […]

Additional public session for public consultation on proposed new immigration policy

On Monday, 7 November 2022, a public consultation began on a proposed new Immigration Policy. Hard copies of the proposal are available from the Post Office, the Public Library and online via the SHG website here: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-consultation/.   To ensure members of the public are able to fully engage in the consultation process, an additional public […]

Remembrance Sunday Divine Service

15 November 2022

The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who served and survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday, 13 November 2022. The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena, Dale Bowers welcomed those in attendance […]

Notice for Port Control Crane Lifts

The following is a public announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that as from 28November 2022 until 2 January 2023, ALL persons requesting boat lifts must provide at least 72 hours notice. This is due to due to staff leave over the festive period. All requests must be made through the Port Control […]

COVID-19 Statistics for St Helena – Friday, 4 to Thursday, 10 November 2022

The St Helena Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that there were three (3) positive cases of COVID-19 reported within the community during the period Friday, 4, to Thursday, 10 November 2022. The total number of positive cases identified/reported since the lifting of quarantine on Monday, 8 August 2022 remains at 1803.  If you have […]

Road Closure

Due to the delayed arrival of the MV Helena, construction of the remaining nine (of a total of 40) concrete road panels on Side Path has had to be reprogrammed. This is because the Contractor is awaiting the required materials and regrettably these cannot be sourced on-Island. From Monday 14 November 2022 the Contractor will […]

Island’s cargo shipping service under review

St Helena’s commercial cargo shipping needs are currently served by the MV Helena, through AW Ship Management Ltd (AWSML). This is on a five year plus five year contract. The contract for the first five years expires in February 2023. Since earlier this year, SHG and AWSML have been in discussions for the MV Helena […]

New UK Overseas Territories Minister Appointed

11 November 2022

On 3 November 2022, The Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith was appointed the Minister for the Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Lord Goldsmith takes over from Jesse Norman MP who was Minister for the Americas and the Overseas Territories, following the change in UK Prime Minister […]

Registering for Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

The Health Service would like to inform the public of the following:  First and second primary doses, and a first booster dose, of the COVID-19 vaccine are available for any eligible persons who have not yet received these.  Persons who have tested positive for COVID-19 can still receive a first or second primary dose and/or […]

Changes introduced to repeat prescription orders and charges

The Health and Social Care Portfolio would like to inform the public that the Pharmacy will now be dispensing repeat prescription drugs in batches of three month supplies. This is being done to reduce the number of persons visiting the Pharmacy for repeat prescriptions. It is anticipated that with a three month supply given to […]