Farewell to Governor Rushbrook

15 June 2022

His Excellency Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook will depart St Helena at the end of his term of office on Sunday, 19June 2022. As is customary on St Helena prior to departure, His Excellency the Governor will make himself available in the Governor’s Office to bid members of the public farewell. Accordingly, Governor Rushbrook will be available […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic- Thursday, 16 June 2022

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that a COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at the Flu Pod, General Hospital, Jamestown, between 9am and 12 noon on Thursday, 16 June 2022.  The clinic is for any eligible persons who would like to receive their first dose and those who are due […]

St Helena Marine Centre Officially Opened

The new St Helena Marine Centre at the Wharf in Jamestown was officially opened with an unveiling of the marine Centre signboard and a ribbon cutting ceremony on World Oceans Day 2022 (Wednesday, 8 June). During the ceremony, speeches were delivered by Blue Belt Project Officer, Roberta Yon, HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook, and Minister […]

Formal Legislative Council Meeting – Wednesday, 15 June 2022

A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Wednesday, 15 June 2022, at 10am at the Council Chamber. This is the first sitting of the sixth meeting of Legislative Council and will be broadcast live via SAMs Radio 1. This meeting is also open to members of the public who wish to attend. […]

Governor Rushbrook Hosts ‘Street Party’ For Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

His Excellency the Governor, Dr Philip Rushbrook, hosted a garden party with a difference (see photos attached) at Plantation House to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 70-year reign on Sunday, 5 June 2022. In this unprecedented time in history, where no previous monarch has reigned for seventy years, the Governor staged a traditional British street […]

Inflation on St Helena

With fuel prices rising steadily and totals at the till creeping up with each weekly shop, millions of people worldwide are faced with increased costs and are having to make tough choices about their spending. On St Helena we are already experiencing increased fuel costs with the last shipment of fuel, and it is likely […]

Reduced Opening hours for Pharmacy

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that with effect from Wednesday, 15 June 2022, the Pharmacy will be closed all day on Wednesdays and from 12 noon on Thursdays. It is anticipated that the reduced hours will be for a limited time only and the public will be informed when normal […]

Issuing of Cargo From Ascension Island

Pending the arrival of the MV Helena on Tuesday, 14 June 2022, HM Customs would like to advise the public that they will be issuing cargo from Ascension Island only on Thursday, 16, and Friday, 17 June 2022. During this time, the Wharf will be closed to other cargo operations which includes merchants – Richard […]

Medical Advice- Monkey Pox

9 June 2022

Monkeypox is an infection that is usually only seen in West and Central Africa. The virus does not have anything to do with monkeys, but is carried by rodents, especially squirrels and rats. Humans become infected by handling, eating, or being bitten by infected rodents, after which monkeypox can be passed on to other humans […]

St Helena’s New Chief Medical Officer- Dr Peter Moss, MD FRCP DTMH

9 June 2022

The St Helena Health Services Directorate has welcomed the new Chief Medical Officer, Dr Peter Moss. Dr Moss arrived to the Island on Saturday, 21 May 2022, with his wife Jane and their daughter Alex.    Peter has been a consultant in infectious diseases since 1999. He has also held a number of senior management positions […]