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Fishing Vessel Maral Segunda To Evacuate Sick Crew Member

St Helena Authorities received a request from fishing vessel Maral Segunda for medical assistance for a sick crew member. This is not COVID-19 related and there is no indication of COVID-19 or any symptoms amongst crew members on board the vessel. The vessel does not have appropriate medical facilities on-board and, as per the Island’s […]

New temporary Pharmacy closing time 

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the Pharmacy will now close at 3.30pm on weekdays.  This is effective from today, Wednesday 2 March 2022, and will continue for the period the Half Tree Hollow Clinic is closed for works.  The earlier closing time will enable Pharmacy staff to process prescription […]

New Senior Paramedic for Health Services Directorate

2 March 2022

New Senior Paramedic for the Health Services Directorate, Thomas Attewell, arrived in early January.  Thomas has already begun work on developing the ambulance into its own distinct emergency service.  The aim is to provide a faster response whilst bringing hospital-level resuscitation, emergency skills and equipment to the community whenever it is needed.   Thomas has been […]

Constituency Meetings

The public is advised that Elected Members will hold a round of constituency meetings during March. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your District Representative and raise any issues you might have. Constituency meetings will take place at 7.30pm as follows: Date Venue Wednesday, 2 March Silver Hill Bar Wednesday, 2 […]

28-Day Flossuary Challenge Concludes

1 March 2022

The 28-day ‘Flossuary Challenge’ launched by the Dental Department on Tuesday, 1 February 2022, has concluded. During the month of ‘Flossuary’ (February), the Dental Department distributed free ‘flossuary’ packs, which included guidance on how to clean between your teeth, a 28-day chart and product samples, in an attempt to encourage everyone to try cleaning in […]

Our Vision for St Helena

1 March 2022

Ministers have today released their vision for St Helena: A SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT that creates OPPORTUNITY and inspires SOCIAL and ECONOMIC PROGRESS ensuring a better quality of life for all. SUSTAINABLE – Provide a foundation for our community and businesses to first consolidate, then develop, and finally aspire to a prosperous future through a sustainable approach […]

Road Maintenance Works In Lower Jamestown

The public is advised that the Roads Section will be carrying out maintenance works on Napoleon Street and Market Street, near the Bank of St Helena, between 7.30am and 3pm on Sunday, 6 March 2022. The roads will remain open whilst the maintenance works are being undertaken, but persons are advised to drive with caution […]

St Helena Police Community Surgery

1 March 2022

The St Helena Police Service would like to invite residents of Jamestown, Alarm Forest, Ruperts and the Briars to attend a Community Surgery at the Jamestown Community Centre on Tuesday, 8March 2022, between 7pm and 9pm. The Police team will be present to discuss any issues or concerns raised, answer any questions from residents and, […]

Sharks Valley Beach Clean-Up

Members of the St Helena Sea Rescue and St Helena Fire & Rescue teams, St Helena Government (SHG) Marine Section and the Portfolio Director of Safety, Security & Home Affairs, cleaned Sharks Valley Beach on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. The initiative came about after one of the Sea Rescue team members visited Sharks Valley beach […]

Peaks National Park Survey

The Peaks National Park is one of St Helena’s most prominent National Conservation Areas. The Park also contains globally significant and highly threatened cloud forest habitat that is vital to St Helena for biodiversity, water security and sustainable development, making the park a valuable asset for both locals and visitors. We are looking for your […]