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St Helena COVID-19 Status Update – 11 May 2022

Following routine testing on Saturday, 7 May 2022, positive COVID-19 case(s) were identified in Home Quarantine. Positive results were also received from the re-testing of person(s) testing positive for COVID-19 in Home Quarantine on Saturday, 23 April 2022. All person(s) who have tested positive, will remain in quarantine in compliance with St Helena’s COVID-19 protocols.  […]

Provisional Register Of Electors Published

The Provisional Register of Electors was published on Monday, 9 May 2022. Members of the public now have up until Tuesday, 24 May 2022, to make any amendments to the Register to ensure that the final version, that will be effective from 1 July 2022, is as up-to-date and accurate as possible. Eligible persons can: […]

HM Customs Office Closure

11 May 2022

HM Customs would like to advise the public that their office at the Jamestown Wharf will close for business between 8.30am and 12 noon on Monday, 16 May 2022. This closure is to allow Customs staff to undertake training. Normal opening hours will resume from 12.30pm on Monday, 16 May 2022. During this closure the […]

His Excellency The Governor Temporarily Departs St Helena

10 May 2022

His Excellency Governor Rushbrook departed St Helena on Saturday, 7 May 2022, and will return on Saturday, 21 May 2022. Mr Greg Gibson has been sworn in as Acting Governor for this period. Governor Rushbrook will be attending meetings in London with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and other government departments. #StHelena #GovernorDeparts #ActingGovernorSwornIn […]

Requirements for vaccination against COVID-19

The recent reduction of quarantine periods on St Helena are affected by a person’s vaccinations status.  Please see below the current document providing vaccination requirements for St Helena: Requirements for vaccination against coronavirus as determined by the Director of Health in accordance with the Public Health (Prevention of Formidable Diseases), (Coronavirus No. 2) Regulations 2020.  […]

St Helena Cloud Forest Project Update

6 May 2022

Year 2 Funding Secured Project partners are delighted to announce that funding has been secured to continue the St Helena Cloud Forest Project. This exciting partnership project aims to upscale cloud forest restoration activities for biodiversity, water security and socio-economic benefits on the Island. The Cloud Forest is situated within the Peaks National Park and […]

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place between Monday, 9, and Sunday, 15May 2022. The theme for this year is ‘loneliness’ and the colour green is used to symbolise mental health and wellbeing.    During the week, green ribbons will be available in shops and various venues around the Island for persons to wear and raise […]

Exemption For Meteorologist To Provide Services For Flight Operations

The new Meteorologist for St Helena Airport will arrive on St Helena tomorrow, Saturday 7 May 2022. The current Meteorologist will depart the same day. The Meteorologist will be legally required to quarantine for 7 days and it is therefore anticipated that the new Meteorologist will complete their quarantine period prior to the arrival of […]

Visitor Information Services Reduced Opening Hours

The public is advised that with effect from Monday, 9May 2022, and until further notice, the Visitor Information Services at the Tourist Office will be available Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 12.30pm. Should you have any enquiries during this time, please call: 22158. If you have an enquiry outside of this time, please call the […]

Side Path Road Update

A technical review of the Side Path Road (R2) Project in February this year recommended a change from constructing a bituminous road pavement to a concrete road pavement. The primary reasons for this change were a combination of technical matters, project completion date uncertainties, cost concerns, and health and safety issues, as explained during the Economic […]