Public Announcements

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening available for men aged 65+ years

The Health and Social Care Portfolio would like to inform all men aged 65 years and over that Health Services will be offering screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) commencing from November 2022. AAA screening is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta. The aorta is the main blood […]

Remembrance Sunday Divine Service

15 November 2022

The annual Remembrance Sunday Divine Service, in honour of those who lost their lives in the violence of war, as well as those who served and survived these wars, was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on Sunday, 13 November 2022. The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena, Dale Bowers welcomed those in attendance […]

Notice for Port Control Crane Lifts

The following is a public announcement from Port Control: The public is advised that as from 28November 2022 until 2 January 2023, ALL persons requesting boat lifts must provide at least 72 hours notice. This is due to due to staff leave over the festive period. All requests must be made through the Port Control […]

Road Closure

Due to the delayed arrival of the MV Helena, construction of the remaining nine (of a total of 40) concrete road panels on Side Path has had to be reprogrammed. This is because the Contractor is awaiting the required materials and regrettably these cannot be sourced on-Island. From Monday 14 November 2022 the Contractor will […]

Registering for Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

The Health Service would like to inform the public of the following:  First and second primary doses, and a first booster dose, of the COVID-19 vaccine are available for any eligible persons who have not yet received these.  Persons who have tested positive for COVID-19 can still receive a first or second primary dose and/or […]

Changes introduced to repeat prescription orders and charges

The Health and Social Care Portfolio would like to inform the public that the Pharmacy will now be dispensing repeat prescription drugs in batches of three month supplies. This is being done to reduce the number of persons visiting the Pharmacy for repeat prescriptions. It is anticipated that with a three month supply given to […]

Road closure – Ruby turning to Bagley’s Point

The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from Ruby Turning to Bagley’s Point, Sandy Bay, to be closed between 9am and 3pm on Thursday, 17 November 2022. This closure is to enable the Roads Section to remove a thorn root from the road. During this closure, only emergency services will be granted access. Residents […]

Remembrance Sunday Service – Road and parking space closure

The Highways Authority has given approval for the road from The Cenotaph to Donny’s Place at the Seafront, and five parking spaces in front of the Court House, Jamestown, to be closed on the morning of Sunday, 13 November 2022, in order for the Remembrance Sunday Service to take place. The road and area surrounding […]

Lifting of Covid-19 requirements within Health & Social Care Portfolio

The Health & Social Care Portfolio would like to inform the public that with immediate effect COVID-19 procedures previously in place within the Social Care facilities (the Community Care Complex, Ebony View, Cape Villa and Deason’s) will no longer be required. All procedures will be kept under review in case there should be a need […]

Economic Development Investment Programme – Public Information Meetings

The Capital Programme Section will be holding a series of public information meetings during November 2022. These meetings are being held to give an update on the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), including Rupert’s Wharf Cargo Handling Facility Development, Side Path Road and Field Road Rehabilitation projects. All meetings will take place at 7pm as […]