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  • Public Accounts Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 19 October 2022

    13 October 2022

    A formal session of the St Helena Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will take place at 9.30am in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, 19 October 2022. The programme of business will focus on the St Helena Fisheries Corporation Financial Statements and Administrator’s Report for the years ended 31 March 2019, 2020 and 2021. Members of the […]

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  • What to do if you’re still unwell after the five day isolation with COVID-19

    12 October 2022

    The Health Services Directorate would like to advise persons who are still feeling unwell after the five days isolation period of the following: It is possible to still feel unwell after the five day isolation period for COVID-19; persons may still experience some of the symptoms or may no longer be experiencing the symptoms but […]

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  • Royal St Helena Police Service release new Police & Crime Plan

    12 October 2022

    The Royal St Helena Police Service has released its new Police & Crime Plan outlining the policing priorities that will be addressed on St Helena and Ascension Island. The plan identifies six priorities for the Police Service to: Prevent and tackle crime Protect vulnerable people Improve public confidence in policing Improve the police service Deliver justice […]

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  • Optician Appointments cancelled

    11 October 2022

    The Health Services Directorate would like to advise the public that due to unforeseen circumstances the Optician did not arrive on-Island as planned.  Therefore persons who recently received a letter informing them of their appointment dates and times with the Optician are advised of the following:  If you have received an appointment date prior to […]

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  • UK State Awards – 2023 Birthday Honours: Overseas & International Honours List & Local Government Awards

    11 October 2022

    The public is advised that nominations are being invited for the: 2023 Birthday Honours Certificate and Badge of Honour Acts of Bravery Award Badge of St Helena Freedom of the City of Jamestown. Further information on these awards can be obtained from the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/2022/press-releases/uk-state-awards-2023-birthday-honours-overseas-international-honours-list/ and from this week’s edition of the local […]

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  • Constitution Hill Road Closure

    11 October 2022

    The Highways Authority has given approval for Constitution Hill Road to be closed between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Tuesday, 18, and Wednesday, 19October 2022. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to repair the retaining wall on the junction leading to Chubb’s Spring. During this closure, only emergency services will be granted access. Residents within […]

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  • Flu Vaccination Clinics, Reminder

    11 October 2022

    The Health Services Directorate would like to remind the public that there will be Flu Vaccination clinics, held tomorrow Wednesday, 12, October 2022.  The clinics are for any persons aged 18 + years who would like to receive a Flu Vaccination.  Please see table below for times and venues of clinics available.  Date Venue Time […]

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  • Arrival of the MV Helena

    10 October 2022

    The MV Helena is scheduled to arrive at St Helena at 6.30am on Wednesday, 12 October 2022, and will dock alongside Ruperts Jetty. Cargo operations will start shortly thereafter. The public is therefore advised that the Jamestown Wharf and the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to the public from […]

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  • World Mental Health Day 2022

    10 October 2022

    The World Health Organisation (WHO) observes World Mental Health Day on 10 October each year.  The theme for the year 2022 is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’.  The Health Services Directorates’ Mental Health team now consists of three Community Psychiatric Nurses, a Clinical Psychologist and a Support Worker.  Support is […]

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  • COVID-19 Statistics for St Helena – 30 Sept to 6 Oct 2022

    10 October 2022

    The St Helena Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that 92 positive cases of COVID-19 were identified/reported within the community during the period Friday, 30 September, to Thursday, 6 October 2022. A total of 1748 positive cases have been identified since the lifting of quarantine on Monday, 8 August 2022.  The public […]

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