No re-testing required after testing positive for COVID-19

The Health Services Directorate would like to remind the public that once a person has tested positive for COVID-19, they DO NOT require further COVID-19 testing in order to return to work or to continue their normal daily routines.  Once a person has tested positive they are advised to spend five days isolating and avoiding […]

COVID-19 Statistics Update for St Helena

The St Helena Health Services Directorate, would like to inform the public that a total of 57 positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified on-Island since the lifting of quarantine on Monday, 8, August 2022. There have been no hospitalisations at this time.  The public is advised to continue to practice good hand and respiratory […]

Official arrangements for mourning Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and for the Proclamation of the new Sovereign, His Majesty King Charles III

All times are local (St Helena). The Proclamation The accession of the new Sovereign, His Majesty King Charles III, will be proclaimed at a meeting of the Privy Council at St James’s Palace in London on 10 September. At 1030 hours on Sunday 11 September, in a ceremony on the steps of the Courthouse in […]

SHG announces preferred bidder in telecommunications procurement

Executive Council agreed in April this year that in order to maximise the benefit of the Subsea Cable for the people of St Helena, it will be in the Island’s best interest to build and own a new Fibre Network to deliver broadband to local homes and businesses. St Helena Government (SHG) issued a Request […]

COVID-19 Testing Clinics – Reminder

The Health Services Directorate would like to remind the public of the following: Persons who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 are advised to call the COVID-19 Helpline on tel: 25888 to arrange an appointment at one of the testing clinics. Persons will be triaged and, if a COVID-19 test is required, an appointment will be […]

Statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

The following statement was issued by Buckingham Palace:“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon”.A personal statement by the Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha:“On behalf of the communities of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, we would like to express our profound sorrow at the news of the passing of […]

Governor Phillips Welcomes Back Commonwealth Games Team

7 September 2022

Governor Phillips was pleased to welcome home the St Helena Commonwealth Games Team at a special reception held at Plantation House on Tuesday, 6 September 2022. Invited guests included the athletes who represented St Helena in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, their families and friends, members of the National Amateur Sports Association St Helena (NASAS), and sponsors. Governor […]

Processing of UK Visa Applications

Due to the prioritisation of applications under the Ukraine Visa Scheme coupled with post-COVID recovery, UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) centres around the world have seen an increase in global travel and visa applications.  The public is advised that UK Transit & Visit visas, including standard Visitor visa applications, are currently taking on average seven […]

Side Path Road Update

Structural road pavement concreting works started today, Tuesday 6 September 2022, on Side Path Road, commencing from the Brow. It is vital that the newly laid concrete is not disturbed in any way, particularly for the first 28 days. The public are requested to be vigilant and comply with any directions given by the Contractor or […]

Cancellation Of Sunday Commercial Waste Collection In Jamestown

With immediate effect, Waste Management Services will no longer collect commercial waste in Jamestown on a Sunday morning. There will be no change to the annual charge for commercial waste collection services as the Sunday collection was free of charge. Please note: there will be no impact to the cleaning of public areas and toilets […]