Donation of Evacuation Chair

The Health and Social Care Portfolio is pleased to accept a generous donation of a brand new Evacuation (Evac) chair.  An Evac chair provides mobility impaired people with a safe and comfortable way to evacuate a building in the event of an emergency, such as a fire.  The Evac chair and a small amount of […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics- Reminder

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Clinics will be held at the Flu Pod, General Hospital, Jamestown, between 9am and 1pm on Monday, 21, and Tuesday, 22 February 2022.  These clinics will operate on a walk-in basis therefore you are not required to book an appointment.   If […]

Conclusion of Police Investigation – Alleged breach of quarantine

16 February 2022

St Helena Police recently conducted an investigation into potential breaches of quarantine following an incident at St Helena General Hospital on 2 February 2022. Following a thorough investigation it became apparent that all the persons being investigated acted in good faith based on information provided to them and directions made to them in the context of a request for […]

Remote Electronic Monitoring Equipment Successfully Installed On-Board The John Melliss

The installation of the Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) equipment aboard the fishing vessel John Melliss is now complete. Fisheries Development Manager from the Future Fisheries Team in the UK Marine Management Organisation, Martin Arris, worked with local Electrical Engineer, Carlos Yon, to install the cameras and other equipment aboard the vessel. The system is entirely […]

Appointment of Interim Chief Medical Officer

The Health Services Directorate would like to advise that locum Gynecologist, Dr Brigid Hayden, will assume the post of interim Chief Medical Officer with effect from today, Tuesday 15 February 2022.   Dr Hayden who arrived in January will continue to practice in Gynecology during her time on St Helena, as well as taking on a […]

Public Library Temporary Closure – 21 February To 21 March 2022

The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: The Public Library Service will temporarily close from Monday, 21 February, for the purpose of rewiring the building. The service will reopen on Monday, 21 March 2022, at 9.30am. Members of the public may borrow up to 12 books for the period […]

Public Accounts Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 2 March 2022

The following is a public announcement, sent on behalf of the St Helena Public Accounts Committee: A formal session of the St Helena Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will take place at 9.30am in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, 2 March 2022. The programme of business includes St Helena Government Financial Statements 2019/20 & Audit Management […]

Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio – Closed For Business On Friday, 4 March

The public is advised that the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio, including the Post & Customer Services Centre and Visitor Information Services, will be closed for business on Friday, 4March 2022. Please see below details relating to the closure and contact numbers, should there be an emergency: Post & Customer Services Centre Social Benefits […]

Alleged breach of COVID-19 Isolation Regulations – Update

15 February 2022

Further to the press release issued on 27 January 2022, St Helena Police can confirm that, following an investigation into an alleged incident on 25 January 2022, two people are to face criminal prosecution for alleged offences under the Public Health (Prevention of Formidable Diseases) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 and have been summoned to appear before […]

New Dietitian for St Helena

14 February 2022

The Health Services Directorate welcomes Sarah-Jane Mattinson who arrived with her husband, Richard, in January to take up the post of Dietitian  on St Helena.  Dietitians are employed to work in hospitals and out in the community to translate scientific jargon into easy to understand dietary advice to help people make positive food and lifestyle […]