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  • The naming of the new seamount

    14 September 2023

    The name “Captain Rodney Young Seamount” has been selected as the proposed name of the seamount that was mapped in St Helena’s waters by the RRS Discovery last year. The name was put forward by Sharon Wade of the Friar, Cleughs Plain. His Excellency the Governor, Nigel Phillips CBE, has submitted the proposed name to […]

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  • Persons aged 50+ encouraged to test for Bowel Cancer

    13 September 2023

    The Health Services Directorate is offering free testing for bowel cancer for anyone aged 50+ until Friday, 29 September 2023. Those who wish to take the test can call Grace Richards or Anna Bowers on tel: 25818 who will arrange for a test sample kit to be made available to you. Everyone offered a test […]

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  • Viral Respiratory Tract Infections

    13 September 2023

    There have been a number of different viruses going around the community at different times over the past few months, notably human metapneumovirus and parainfluenza virus. Currently there is a further wave of respiratory tract virus infections circulating. SARS Coronavirus 2 (the virus that causes Covid) has been identified in a few cases. However no-one […]

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  • Thompsons Wood Road Closure

    12 September 2023

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Thompson’s Hill Road to be closed from 10am to 3pm on Thursday, 14 September 2023. This closure is to enable the Forestry Section to remove trees which might pose a risk of falling on the road, therefore the road will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians. Appropriate […]

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  • ‘My Diabetes And Me’ Sessions

    11 September 2023

    Dietitian, Sarah Mattinson, will be holding ‘My Diabetes and Me’ education sessions during September 2023. These sessions are a chance for people living with Type 2 Diabetes to understand complications of diabetes and get advice for improved blood sugar control through diet, lifestyle and medications. Those attending daytime sessions will have the opportunity to have […]

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  • Immigration Office Closure

    11 September 2023

    The Immigration Section of the Safety Security & Home Affairs Portfolio will be closed for business from 10am today, Monday 11 September 2023. Normal business will resume tomorrow, Tuesday 12 September 2023, at 8.30am. The public is thanked for their understanding and cooperation. SHG11 September 2023

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  • Actions taken to safely manage increase in prisoner population

    11 September 2023

    Over the last few years the Island’s prisoner population has steadily increased, recently peaking at 25 individuals. This increase has presented HM Prison and Offender Management Service with unique challenges. However, the community should be reassured that the service has been diligently planning for this situation, actively bidding for additional resources and developing comprehensive solutions […]

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  • Haul Road Closure

    8 September 2023

    The Highways Authority has given approval for a section of the Haul Road -adjacent to the Bottom Woods CDA Development, Longwood – be closed from Tuesday, 12 September 2023, to Thursday, 14 September 2023. This closure is to allow a service trench to be installed beneath the Haul Road, therefore the road will be closed […]

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  • R2 Project: Rehabilitation of Field Road Update

    8 September 2023

    Further to the Press Release issued on 30 August 2023, the Highways Authority has now approved the closure of Field Road from Monday 18 September 2023. This closure is to enable the rehabilitation works to begin. Field Road will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic, including emergency vehicles, until the works are completed. […]

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  • Emergency First Aid Training Courses Offered To Public And Businesses

    7 September 2023

    Between September 2023 and January 2024, the Health & Social Care Portfolio will be offering a range of accredited courses focusing on first aid skills, in partnership with the St Helena Community College. These courses will benefit the community by ensuring first aid can be provided in a timely manner, helping to preserve life during […]

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