Press Releases

Annual Price Inflation Rate At 5.4%

The latest annual price inflation rate is 5.4%, meaning on average the cost of goods and services is now 5.4% more expensive when compared to this time last year. For the third quarter of 2022 the Retail Price Index (RPI) has been measured at 113.9 (Chart 1), from a base reference of 100 in Q1 […]

Changes to Arrivals Process Implemented for Medical Referrals to South Africa Following Incident at Airport

On Sunday 23 October, concerns were raised regarding a reported incident at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg involving a number of individuals referred for off-Island medical treatment. It was reported that one of the drivers due to meet and transport the referrals to their accommodation may have been under the influence of alcohol. The driver […]

Reports of pollution spill in James Bay

Port Control would like to advise that during the weekend, Saturday 22, and Sunday, 23 October 2022, there were several sightings and reports of a possible pollution spill within James Bay. Following investigation, Port Control can now confirm that this spill is coming from RFA Darkdale which was sunk during the Second World War by […]

Chief Minister to depart for Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2022

Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday, 22 October 2022, to travel to the UK to attend the annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The JMC takes place every year in London and is hosted by the UK Government. It brings together elected leaders and representatives from all […]

COVID-19 Statistics for St Helena, Friday, 14 – Thursday, 20 October 2022

The St Helena Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that 12 positive cases of COVID-19 were identified/reported within the community during the period Friday 14 to Thursday 20 October 2022. A total of 1794 positive cases have been identified since the lifting of quarantine on Monday 8 August 2022.  If you have […]

Legislative Council agrees amendments to the Prisons Ordinance, 1960

Legislative Council has recently agreed amendments to the Prisons Ordinance, 1960 following the separation of the Police and Prison Services. The amendment will: Provide prison officers with the powers that they require while they are on duty without requiring them to be appointed as police officers. Clarify that prison officers are only subject to the […]

Fibre Optic Cable Project Verification and Commissioning Document officially signed

L-R - Jerry Roberts, Marc Andre, and Lee Yon (IT Technician) standing outside the Cable Landing Station in Ruperts

21 October 2022

SHG’s Chief Digital Officer, Jeremy (Jerry) Roberts, and Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) Engineer, Marc Andre, recently signed the verification and commissioning document in regards to the Fibre Optic Cable Project. During his time on-Island Marc ran all the optical and commissioning tests on St Helena’s branch of the Fibre Optic Cable, as well as the […]

Changes to Pharmacy Bus Schedule

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that with effect from Monday, 24 October 2022, the Dispensary Bus schedule to district clinics will change to accommodate the recent changes in the District Outpatient clinic schedule. See table below for the new dispensary bus schedule: Monday 9am – 1pm Half Tree Hollow Clinic […]

Closure of Emergency Dental Clinic – Tuesday, 25 October 2022

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the emergency dental clinic, which is normally open to the public between 8:30 and 9:30 every weekday, will be closed on Tuesday, 25 October 2022.  Persons who experience any dental emergency during this time are asked to call the Dental Clinic via telephone on […]

Blasting at Horse Point Landfill Site

In order to extend the lifespan of a new domestic/commercial waste cell recently excavated at Horse Point Landfill Site, Waste Management Services (WMS) have organised a small blasting operation tomorrow, Friday 21 October 2022. This blasting operation will increase the predicted lifespan of the cell by increasing the overall depth, which could not be achieved […]