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The Health Directorate is aware of the recent reports within the international news of extremely rare blood clots being linked to the AstraZeneca Vaccine.  As a result, the United Kingdom has taken a decision to offer persons aged 18-29 an alternative vaccine.  The general advice from the UK Government is as follows: “The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine […]

Background In November 2015, the Economic Development Committee supported the idea to introduce legislation to reduce light pollution which would enable the Island to apply to the International Dark-Sky Association for International Dark Skies Status.  The International Dark-Sky Association is a United States based non-profit organization incorporated in 1988.  It is the recognised authority on […]

A Charter Flight, operated by Titan Airways, is scheduled to arrive at St Helena on or about the 10May 2021. The current schedule is as follows: Date Flight No Departure Time Departure Airport Arrival Airport Arrival Time 10 May 21 ZT9511 0015 UTC 0115 Local London Stansted EGSS / STN Accra DGAA / ACC 0715 […]

The Health Directorate will continue the roll out of the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine during the week commencing Monday, 12 April. Please check your AstraZeneca appointment card for the date on which you will receive your second dose. The Health Directorate would like to ask all persons to please attend on the day […]

The Minimum Income Standard (MIS) is the income that people need in order to reach a minimum socially acceptable standard of living in St Helena, based on what members of the public think. The MIS for St Helena was calculated using an international standard methodology by specifying a basket of goods and services required by […]

The Social & Community Development Committee (SCDC) monthly meeting took place on Wednesday, 10 March 2021. The Acting Chief of Police presented Quarter 3 (October – December 2020) Police Performance Report and an update on Risks. The report rated performance measures against strategic objectives and overall was deemed satisfactory. No issues of major concern were […]

The ocean wildlife and diverse ecosystems of St Helena and other UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs) will soon be more visible than ever thanks to pioneering work to establish a major network of underwater camera deployments known as the Global Ocean Wildlife Analysis Network.  Funded as part of the UK Government Blue Belt Programme, St Helena […]

The public is advised that Elected Members will hold a round of constituency meetings during April. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your Councillors and raise any issues you might have. Constituency meetings will take place at 7pm as follows: Venue Date Kingshurst Community Centre Monday, 19 April Half Tree Hollow […]

The Health Directorate has published revised health service fees and charges, effective from Thursday, 1 April 2021. The revised fees and charges for residents and non-residents can be found on the Health Directorate page of the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/directorates/health/. SHG6 April 2021