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  • Police Appeal for Information – Road Traffic Collision

    27 March 2023

    The Royal St Helena Police are currently investigating a Road Traffic Collision which occurred on Friday, 24 March 2023, between the hours of 10pm and midnight. This collision occurred on Side Path Road and, as a result, a large section of the wall was badly damaged. Police are keen to establish the identity of the […]

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  • Arrival of the Maria Da Pas

    24 March 2023

    The cargo ship, the Maria Da Pas, is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Monday, 27 March 2023. This will be the first calling of the vessel at St Helena following the award of a 12 month contract to Meihuizen to provide cargo services to the Island. The vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty […]

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  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening available for men aged 65+ years

    24 March 2023

    The Health Services Directorate would like to inform all men aged 65 years and over that screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) is still being offered. What is AAA screening? AAA screening is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta. The aorta is the main blood vessel that runs […]

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  • Health Services Directorate trials drug for managing diabetes and obesity

    24 March 2023

    International media coverage has highlighted some recently introduced drugs called GLP-1 agonists. These have shown some success in effectively managing diabetes and obesity in certain patients when combined with behavioural change as part of a programme overseen by clinical staff. These drugs are sold under a number of different brand names, such as Saxenda, Victoza, […]

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  • Restricted Access to Jamestown Wharf

    24 March 2023

    The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf will be closed to all members of the public on Monday, 27 March 2023, due to the arrival of the MS National Geographic. Access to the Jamestown Wharf will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control. The […]

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  • Minister Question Time – Friday 24 March 2023

    24 March 2023

    Under the new Ministerial form of government, provision is made for a Minister’s Question Time to be held regularly. This session is intended to provide other members of the Legislative Council the opportunity to question Ministers directly on matters related to their portfolio responsibilities.Following the recent implementation of the Council’s Standing Orders, it has been […]

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  • Fishing on Maundy Thursday

    21 March 2023

    With Maundy Thursday just around the corner, many people will no doubt be preparing to spend this time fishing at various locations around the Island. The Sea Rescue Service encourages the community to stay safe during this traditional period and to take some basic precautions to help to do so. If planning a fishing trip, […]

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  • Post & Customer Services Centre Closure

    20 March 2023

    Customers are informed that due to processes associated with the forthcoming end of the financial year, the Post & Customer Services Centre will be closed on Friday, 31 March 2023. Normal business hours will resume on Saturday, 1 April 2023, from 8.45am – 12 noon. Jamestown Social Benefit payments for the week ending 30 March […]

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  • Increasing Concern Over Plant Diseases In the Peaks National Park

    17 March 2023

    In November 2022 it was announced that a number of endemic trees within the Peaks National Park (PNP) had been discovered to be dying as a result of multiple plant pathogens, including a Phytophthora water mould. These pathogens were identified as part of the ongoing Darwin Plus funded project ‘Managing the pathogens threatening St Helena’s […]

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  • Tristan Administrator: Passing Away of Sean Burns

    17 March 2023

    It is with the deepest sadness and regret to inform you Sean Burns, Administrator to Tristan da Cunha, passed away last night (Thursday 16th March) aboard RV Meteor, on his way to Cape Town.   Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Marina, his children Damian and Kelly, and the rest of his family and many […]

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