World Cancer Day – Friday, 4 February 2022

4 February 2022

Today, Friday 4 February 2022, is World Cancer Day – used to raise awareness of Cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.  In November 2021, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) launched a ‘Closing the care gap’ campaign to focus on closing the care gap for the next three years until the […]

Regulations for Lobster Fishing

3 February 2022

The Marine Enforcement Section is aware of recent Social Media posts regarding the catching and retaining of lobster in St Helena Waters. Allegations have been made of illegal fishing practices, therefore an investigation was undertaken and it was found that no illegal fishing had taken place: The appropriate fishing licences were in place No lobster […]

COVID-19 Booster vaccination Clinics, February 2022

The Health Services Directorate would like to advise the public that there will be two COVID-19 booster vaccination clinics during the month of February.  There is no need to book an appointment as clinics will continue to operate on a walk-in basis. Both clinics will be held at the Flu Pod, General Hospital, Jamestown, between […]

Remote Electronic Monitoring Trial

With fisheries laws becoming much more technical, the way coastal states are monitoring their fishing fleet is evolving. This month, the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Portfolio’s (ENRP) Marine Enforcement Section will be installing a Remote Electronic Monitoring System on the fishing vessel John Melliss as part of an equipment trial. The John Melliss will […]

Flossuary Challenge Launched

1 February 2022

The Dental Department has today, Tuesday 1 February 2022, launched their 28-day ‘Flossuary Challenge’. During the month of ‘Flossuary’ (February), the Dental Department is encouraging everyone to try cleaning in between their teeth once a day for 28 consecutive days, after which you will feel and see a difference in your gum health. The Dental […]

Charities Commission Temporarily Suspended

The Charities Commission would like to advise the public that the Commission has been temporarily suspended. The Commission is taking the opportunity to review the current Charities Ordinance in terms of how it is aligned with the new political system, and make changes and amendments as necessary. Alan Bennett remains as the Registrar for the […]

A unique opportunity for St Helena – Tell us what you think

What is being proposed? An opportunity that could greatly benefit the Island has arisen, especially in terms of our built heritage! To enhance understanding and to objectively consider this opportunity adequate discussions and research have been undertaken.  This information is now available, and Ministers are looking forward to engaging with you.  We wish to present […]

Post-Election Seminar

Elected Members,  Ministers, Portfolio Directors, officials and Legislative Council Office staff will participate in a Post-Election Seminar from Tuesday,  1,  to Thursday, 3 February 2022, delivered virtually by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch. Elected Members have participated in various international virtual conferences over the last three months, however this seminar has been specifically developed […]

Cancellation of Appointments

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that due to staff illness there will be cancellations of certain clinic appointments from today, Monday 31 January 2022. Persons affected will be contacted by the Appointments Clerk and will be offered the opportunity to rearrange their appointment for another date. We apologise for the […]

St Helena COVID-19 Status Update- 31 January 2022

Following re-testing of person(s) testing positive for COVID-19 within home quarantine and on-board a vessel, the public is advised that there are no positive cases of COVID-19 on St Helena at this time. All COVID-19 protocols adhered to during these quarantine periods are now complete. Members of the public should continue to practice good respiratory […]