Pharmacy Telephone Delays

The Health Services Directorate is aware that members of the public have been experiencing difficulty contacting the Pharmacy via telephone.  The Pharmacy apologises for any inconvenience this has caused. However, staff have experienced an increased demand for counter services during the closure of the Half Tree Hollow Clinic and therefore it is not always possible […]

Formal Legislative Council Meeting – Friday, 11 March 2022

A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place tomorrow, Friday 11 March 2022, at 10am at the St Helena Community College. This is the first sitting of the third 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 […]

STATISTICS UPDATE: POPULATION

Statistical updates for Population have been released on February 25, 2022 as follows: Population, up to January 2022. Additional statistical series and indicators are available at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/, and published statistical reports, as well as Statistical Bulletins, can be found on the relevant statistics pages of the SHG website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/reports/ and https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/statistics/bulletins/. We welcome comments and suggestions on any of […]

Availability of Senior Medical Staff

The Minister for Health and Social Care previously communicated to the general public via radio updates that there will be lessened availability of senior medical staff during the upcoming weeks commencing 7 to 21 March 2022.  This is due to three doctors having completed their locum contract and leaving the island on today’s flight (Wednesday, […]

COVID-19 Vaccinations 16-18 year olds – Friday, 11 March 2022

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform all young persons aged 16 -18 years who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine between 6 and 21 December 2021 – that they are now invited to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.   A clinic to administer the second dose of the […]

REPORT OF ILLEGAL FISHING IN ST HELENA WATERS

St Helena Government (SHG) has been made aware that a report has been made of a Taiwanese fishing vessel illegally entering St Helena’s waters over the weekend to undertake longline fishing within our 200nm exclusive fishing zone. This report is currently being investigated by the SHG Marine Enforcement Section with the assistance of the Blue […]

HM Customs Closure

8 March 2022

HM Customs will be closed for business on Thursday, 10 March 2022. This closure is due to a staff function being held. Normal business will resume on Friday, 11March 2022. HM Customs would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The public is thanked in advance for their understanding and cooperation. SHG8 March 2022

Certificate And Badge Of Honour And Acts Of Bravery Awards 2022

7 March 2022

Nominations are being invited for the Certificate and Badge of Honour, and Acts of Bravery Awards for 2022. The Certificate and Badge of Honour 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 meritorious conduct […]

New Year Honours 2023 – Overseas List

7 March 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office invites nominations for the 2023 Queen’s New Year Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2023 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 […]

Councillors To Depart For Overseas Conference

L-R Councillor Brooks, Councillor Turner and Shanice

7 March 2022

Councillors Gillian Brooks and Andrew Turner, accompanied by Legislative Council Office Assistant, Shanice Phillips, (see photo attached) will depart St Helena on Wednesday, 9 March 2022, to attend the 2022 Westminster Seminar in London on ‘Evolving Parliaments’ from 14 to 18 March 2022. The Westminster Seminar has long been a forum in which parliamentarians and […]