Press Releases

Persons born in 1948 and 1949 encouraged to test for Bowel Cancer

Over the next year the Health Services Directorate will be offering free testing for bowel cancer for anyone aged 50-74 years. From Wednesday, 22February 2023, those who were born in 1949 can pick up a home test from the Hospital Reception. Those who were born in 1948 can continue to pick up a home test […]

Incident Command and Control Group Stood Down Following Rectification of Major Fault at Power Station

Members of the public will be aware that on Friday 20 January 2023, SHG enacted its emergency planning protocols and convened an Incident Command and Control Group. This was in response to the report the previous day that a major fault had been experienced at the Power Station. The fault meant that Generator No.1 was […]

Careers Fair 2023

Careers Fair 2023 was held at Prince Andrew School Hall between 10am and 8.30pm on Wednesday, 15 February 2023.The Fair was originally due to be held in October 2022, but was postponed due to COVID. The Fair provides members of the public, students and job seekers with a chance to meet employers face-to-face and gain a […]

Communal Recycling Hubs to be introduced

Communal recycling hub

16 February 2023

Waste Management Services (WMS) would like to advise the public that in the coming weeks, communal recycling hubs will be trailled within the Half Tree Hollow, St Pauls and Sandy Bay districts. These recycling hubs will be located at: Nr Leon Plato’s residence, Half Tree Hollow Andys Shop, Half Tree Hollow Solomons Supermarket, Half Tree […]

Councillor Coleman and Deputy Speaker Cranfield participate in Election Observation Training

L-R: Councillor Ronald Coleman and Deputy Speaker Catherine (Cathy) Cranfield

13 February 2023

Councillor Ronald Coleman and Deputy Speaker Catherine (Cathy) Cranfield received certificates for participating in the virtual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) British Islands and Mediterranean Region (BIMR) Election Observation Training. The training was delivered virtually over a two-day period by trainers Anne Serafini, Mark Stevens and Fleur ten Hacken. It covered a number of topics and […]

Rectification of major fault at the Power Station

Members of the public are advised that the fault on Generator No. 1 has now been rectified and the generator is once again fully operational. Following a power outage on Thursday, 19 January, Generator No. 1 developed a fault that required the purchase of a specialist part from overseas. This part arrived on-Island on the […]

St Helena Research Institute launches ‘iRecord St Helena’

The St Helena Research Institute has today, Tuesday 7 February 2023, launched ‘iRecord St Helena’. Enabling recording of a wide range of plants and animals, iRecord St Helena opens the door to everyone with an interest in wildlife to get involved in recording and tracking their records. What is iRecord St Helena? iRecord St Helena […]

Smokefree St Helena Service Launched

The Health and Social Care Portfolio have officially launched the new stop smoking service ‘Smokefree St Helena’, to support those who want to quit smoking. Tobacco is the single most preventable cause of death and illness in the world today, which is why stopping smoking is the best thing you can do your health. Stopping […]

Recognition and farewell event held for Captain and crew of the MV Helena

The MV Helena departed St Helena today, Friday 3 February 2023, for the final time. To give thanks and bid farewell to the Captain and crew of the MV Helena, a short ceremony was held at 2.30pm at Rupert’s Jetty on Saturday, 28 January 2023. The public were also invited to attend the Jetty to […]

Update on Major Fault at the Power Station and Possible Load Shedding Scenarios

Members of the public are advised that Generators No. 3 and No. 5 continue to operate at the Power Station.  The replacement part for Generator No. 1 has been sourced and has arrived in South Africa. It is expected that this will arrive on-Island on Saturday 4 February 2023. Work will then be undertaken to […]