Press Releases

St Helena COVID-19 Status Update – 11 May 2022

Following routine testing on Saturday, 7 May 2022, positive COVID-19 case(s) were identified in Home Quarantine. Positive results were also received from the re-testing of person(s) testing positive for COVID-19 in Home Quarantine on Saturday, 23 April 2022. All person(s) who have tested positive, will remain in quarantine in compliance with St Helena’s COVID-19 protocols.  […]

Provisional Register Of Electors Published

The Provisional Register of Electors was published on Monday, 9 May 2022. Members of the public now have up until Tuesday, 24 May 2022, to make any amendments to the Register to ensure that the final version, that will be effective from 1 July 2022, is as up-to-date and accurate as possible. Eligible persons can: […]

His Excellency The Governor Temporarily Departs St Helena

10 May 2022

His Excellency Governor Rushbrook departed St Helena on Saturday, 7 May 2022, and will return on Saturday, 21 May 2022. Mr Greg Gibson has been sworn in as Acting Governor for this period. Governor Rushbrook will be attending meetings in London with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and other government departments. #StHelena #GovernorDeparts #ActingGovernorSwornIn […]

Requirements for vaccination against COVID-19

The recent reduction of quarantine periods on St Helena are affected by a person’s vaccinations status.  Please see below the current document providing vaccination requirements for St Helena: Requirements for vaccination against coronavirus as determined by the Director of Health in accordance with the Public Health (Prevention of Formidable Diseases), (Coronavirus No. 2) Regulations 2020.  […]

St Helena Cloud Forest Project Update

6 May 2022

Year 2 Funding Secured Project partners are delighted to announce that funding has been secured to continue the St Helena Cloud Forest Project. This exciting partnership project aims to upscale cloud forest restoration activities for biodiversity, water security and socio-economic benefits on the Island. The Cloud Forest is situated within the Peaks National Park and […]

Exemption For Meteorologist To Provide Services For Flight Operations

The new Meteorologist for St Helena Airport will arrive on St Helena tomorrow, Saturday 7 May 2022. The current Meteorologist will depart the same day. The Meteorologist will be legally required to quarantine for 7 days and it is therefore anticipated that the new Meteorologist will complete their quarantine period prior to the arrival of […]

Side Path Road Update

A technical review of the Side Path Road (R2) Project in February this year recommended a change from constructing a bituminous road pavement to a concrete road pavement. The primary reasons for this change were a combination of technical matters, project completion date uncertainties, cost concerns, and health and safety issues, as explained during the Economic […]

Councillor Thrower To Attend Special Committee On Decolonization (C-24)

Councillor Karl Thrower will depart the Island on Saturday, 7 May 2022, to attend the Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) Pacific Regional Seminar in Saint Lucia from the 11 – 13 May 2022. During his absence, Councillor Andrew Turner will represent the Levelwood district. Councillor Turner can be contacted on tel: 23235 or via email: […]

Changes To Quarantine And Covid-19 Testing

On Tuesday, 26 April 2022, Executive Council reviewed and agreed to amend the current quarantine arrangements. Changes were agreed by Executive Council as part of Phase 1 of a roadmap for St Helena to work toward a return to normality. The quarantine period has been reduced from 10 days to 7 days for vaccinated arrivals […]

St Helena Covid-19 Status Update

Following routine testing on Monday, 2 May 2022 positive COVID-19 case(s) were identified in Home Quarantine. All COVID-19 protocols are being followed. Members of the public should remain alert and continue to practice good respiratory and hand hygiene. The public will be updated when there are no longer positive cases in quarantine. SHG4 May 2022