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  • Alleged breach of COVID-19 Isolation Regulations – Court Hearing Adjourned

    22 February 2022

    Further to the press release issued on 15 February 2022, the Court Hearing for two people facing criminal prosecution for alleged offences under the Public Health (Prevention of Formidable Diseases) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020 has been adjourned to 10am on Friday, 25 February 2022, in the St Helena Magistrates’ Court. St Helena Police 22 February 2022

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  • New Year Honours 2023 – Overseas List – Revised Nomination Closing Date

    21 February 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 […]

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  • Certificate And Badge Of Honour And Acts Of Bravery Awards 2022 – Revised Nomination Closing Date

    21 February 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 […]

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  • Governor Rushbrook to return to Ministry of Defence later this year

    18 February 2022

    HE Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook returned to St Helena on Monday, 14 February 2022, after his visit to Ascension Island and the UK. On Ascension the Governor saw the major achievements made on the runway repairs, met with councillors and officials to progress plans for an accelerated programme of infrastructure developments over the next two […]

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  • Maldivia Car Parking Project – Works Recommence

    18 February 2022

    Further to the recent update on the Maldivia Car Parking Project, St Helena Government (SHG) wishes to advise the public that relevant persons have been on-site and carried out investigations of the fragmented bones uncovered. Bones were found in three locations. There was evidence of animal and poultry bones in two of the locations. The […]

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  • Donation of Evacuation Chair

    18 February 2022

    The Health and Social Care Portfolio is pleased to accept a generous donation of a brand new Evacuation (Evac) chair.  An Evac chair provides mobility impaired people with a safe and comfortable way to evacuate a building in the event of an emergency, such as a fire.  The Evac chair and a small amount of […]

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  • COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics- Reminder

    17 February 2022

    The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Clinics will be held at the Flu Pod, General Hospital, Jamestown, between 9am and 1pm on Monday, 21, and Tuesday, 22 February 2022.  These clinics will operate on a walk-in basis therefore you are not required to book an appointment.   If […]

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  • Conclusion of Police Investigation – Alleged breach of quarantine

    16 February 2022

    St Helena Police recently conducted an investigation into potential breaches of quarantine following an incident at St Helena General Hospital on 2 February 2022. Following a thorough investigation it became apparent that all the persons being investigated acted in good faith based on information provided to them and directions made to them in the context of a request for […]

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  • Appointment of Interim Chief Medical Officer

    15 February 2022

    The Health Services Directorate would like to advise that locum Gynecologist, Dr Brigid Hayden, will assume the post of interim Chief Medical Officer with effect from today, Tuesday 15 February 2022.   Dr Hayden who arrived in January will continue to practice in Gynecology during her time on St Helena, as well as taking on a […]

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  • Public Library Temporary Closure – 21 February To 21 March 2022

    15 February 2022

    The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: The Public Library Service will temporarily close from Monday, 21 February, for the purpose of rewiring the building. The service will reopen on Monday, 21 March 2022, at 9.30am. Members of the public may borrow up to 12 books for the period […]

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