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Press Releases

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Airlink Flight delayed by 24 hours

    8 October 2022

    The public is advised that, due to forecasted inclement weather at St Helena Airport, the Airlink flight to St Helena and Ascension scheduled to take place today, Saturday 8 October 2022, has been delayed by 24 hours. The Airlink Ascension shuttle flight is now scheduled to operate tomorrow, Sunday 9 October 2022. Subsequently the flight […]

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

    6 October 2022

    St Helena Government, on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, are now inviting nominations for the 2023 Birthday Honours. Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2023 Birthday 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 […]

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  • Governor, Chief Minister, and Chief Secretary to attend Joint Ministerial Council

    5 October 2022

    The Governor, Chief Minister, and Chief Secretary will travel to London later this month on official business and will attend the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) which will take place from 7 November 2022. The JMC is hosted annually by the UK Government and is the highest forum for political dialogue and consultation between the UK […]

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  • Tracey Bowers achieves Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Nursing Studies

    5 October 2022

    Senior Staff Nurse, Tracey Bowers, has achieved a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Nursing Studies following two years of online study. The course consisted of four modules – evidence base practice, minor injuries, critically ill patients, and contemporary approach to diabetes. Tracey commented: “All the hard work, tears and stress has paid off. Thanks […]

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  • Cheryl Bedwell achieves Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Nursing Studies

    5 October 2022

    School Nurse, Cheryl Bedwell, has achieved a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Nursing Studies following two years of online study. The course consisted of four modules – Educating in health and social care, Working with people with distress and disorder, Relationships informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Asthma: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical management, and an […]

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