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South Africa Changes Entry Requirements

The South African Government announced yesterday that with effect from today, Wednesday 23 March 2022, the requirements to enter the Republic of South Africa (SA) will change as follows:  Travellers entering SA will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours. This means that a negative PCR […]

R2 Side Path Road Update

The Rehabilitation of Side Path Road Project has experienced significant delays. One of the critical success factors was the design life of the road to be 20 years.  This was predicated on the assumption that materials that can be produced locally would be readily available on-Island and of the appropriate quality to construct a flexible […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics – 12-17 years and 5-11 years

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform parents/guardians that there will be COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at the Flu Pod, The General Hospital, Jamestown, between 9 and 11am on the following dates: Monday, 28 March, for young persons aged 12-17 years. Young persons aged 17-18 years who are due to receive their second dose are […]

Arrival of the MV Helena

The MV Helena is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on Sunday, 27 March 2022, and will dock alongside Ruperts Jetty. Cargo operations will start on the same day and should be completed by Monday, 28 March 2022. The public is therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the […]

Immigration Office Closure

The public is advised that the Immigration Office at Coleman House will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 23 March 2022.   During the closure, all urgent queries can be communicated to the on-duty Police Controller, at Police Headquarters, on tel: 22626. Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday, 24 March 2022. The public is thanked for […]

Formal Legislative Council Meeting – Tuesday, 29 March 2022

A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Tuesday, 29 March 2022, at 10am at the Court House. Further details about the meeting will follow in due course. #StHelena #LegislativeCouncil #FormalLegCo SHG 22 March 2022

Further extension of St Helena’s COVID-19 Preventative Measures

In December 2021 Executive Council agreed to extend the Public Health (Prevention of Formidable Diseases) Coronavirus No.2 Regulations 2020 until Thursday, 31 March 2022.     This week, Executive Council has advised that following further discussions on St Helena’s COVID-19 preventative measures, the Public Health (Prevention of Formidable Diseases) Coronavirus No.2 Regulations 2020 will be extended […]

Community & District Roads Grants Awarded

The Infrastructure Section of the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio would like to advise the public that funding applications for community and district roads have now been awarded.   A total of 24 applications were received. All applicants’ roads were inspected and rated according to condition, the number of houses served by the road, […]

Certificate And Badge Of Honour And Acts Of Bravery Awards 2022

22 March 2022

Nominations are being invited for the Certificate and Badge of Honour, and Acts of Bravery Awards for 2022. The Certificate and Badge of Honour 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 meritorious conduct […]

New Year Honours 2023 – Overseas List

22 March 2022

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office invites nominations for the 2023 Queen’s New Year Honours List. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2023 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 […]