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Waste Management Services – Operations Over Public Holidays In April, May And June 2021
26 March 2021
The following is a public announcement from Waste Management Services: Waste Management Services (WMS) will continue their operations over the Public Holidays in April, May and June as follows: Domestic & Commercial Waste Collection All domestic and commercial waste collection services throughout April, May and June will remain unchanged. Customers are asked to ensure their […]
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Dark Skies Community Status Update
Milky Way from St Helena © Paul Tyson
26 March 2021
St Helena is in the process of seeking Dark Skies Community Status with the International Dark Sky Association (IDA). St Helena is one of the most remote places in the world, and over the years have hosted visits from famous pioneers including Edmond Halley, Neville Maskelyne and Henderson whose work have contributed to the advancement […]
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Certificate And Badge Of Honour And Acts Of Bravery Awards 2021 – Extended Deadline
26 March 2021
Nominations are being invited for the Certificate and Badge of Honour Awards and Acts of Bravery Awards for 2021. The Certificate and Badge of Honour Awards 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 […]
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New Year Honours 2022: Overseas List – Extended Deadline
26 March 2021
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office invites nominations for the 2022 Queen’s New Year Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2022 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 […]
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St Helena PAC Becomes Member Of Commonwealth Association Of Public Accounts Committees
26 March 2021
The St Helena Public Accounts Committee (PAC) are pleased to announce that their application to become a member of the Commonwealth Association of Public Accounts Committees (CAPAC) has been accepted. The PAC was formally ratified by the CAPAC Executive Committee at the virtual CAPAC General Meeting and Conference, held on 17 March 2021, which was […]
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Arriving Passenger Tests Positive for COVID-19
26 March 2021
RISK TO THE COMMUNITY REMAINS LOW The Health Directorate has received confirmation that a passenger who arrived on the chartered flight from Stansted on Wednesday, 24 March, has tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival. The passenger is asymptomatic (displays or suffers from no symptoms). The Senior Medical Officer has assessed the passenger as well as […]
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No Fishing Being Done by FV Ramses Dous in St Helena Waters
25 March 2021
St Helena Government’s Marine Enforcement Section are aware of the public concern regarding the FV Ramses Dous and the potential of the vessel fishing in St Helena waters. The vessel made contact with St Helena on Tuesday, 23 March 2021, with a safety of life at sea (SOLAS) request, due to having a sick passenger […]
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SOLAS Request from Ramses Dous
25 March 2021
On Tuesday, 23 March, St Helena received a safety of life at sea (SOLAS) request from fishing vessel, Ramses Dous, who requested that the vessel be approved to come to St Helena, being the closest port, as they are carrying a sick passenger onboard that needs urgent medical attention. St Helena has an international obligation […]
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MCC Engineers Arrive On-Island
Aerial view of Rupert's Bay & Rupert's Beach. Rupert's Beach is where the submarine cable will land.
25 March 2021
Two engineers from Marine Contractors and Consultants (MCC) arrived on-Island on Wednesday, 24 March 2021, to undertake tasks in conjunction with the Fibre Optic Cable Project. Following their mandatory quarantine period, the MCC engineers will: Undertake assessments of the near shore infrastructure Liaise with potential sub-contractors Determine if the sub-contractors have the right equipment at […]
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Vaccination Programme Update – 3,360 COVID-19 vaccines arrive
25 March 2021
St Helena Government have received a further consignment of 3,360 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. These arrived on the Charter Flight on 24 March. The Health Directorate are now in possession of over 3900 doses. This means there are sufficient doses on-Island for the entire eligible population to receive their second dose in […]
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