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The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to members of the public from Tuesday, 7 December, through to Friday, 10 December 2021.  This is due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations.

Access to the Jamestown Wharf and Lower Rupert’s will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control.

Boat owners and operators are advised that mooring on the span mooring rope, at the lower wharf area, is prohibited for the duration of cargo operations.

The public is thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.

SHG
7 December 2021

The Health Services Directorate would like to offer the opportunity for a booster or first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to any persons booked for travel on the outward bound Titan Airways flights, scheduled to depart St Helena to:

If you would like to receive the booster vaccination before your departure please contact the COVID-19 Coordinator, Grace Richards, via: grace.richards@sainthelena.gov.sh   to book an appointment. 

The booster/vaccination clinic for persons travelling on the dates listed above will take place on Wednesday, 8 and Thursday, 9 December 2021, between 9am – 3pm, at the Flu Pod, the General Hospital, Jamestown.

Please bring along your previous vaccination cards for recording purposes.  If you did not receive your previous vaccination on-island, then you are asked to please bring along your passport for identification purposes.   

SHG
6 December 2021

The public is advised that the Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed to members of the public from Tuesday, 7 December, through to Friday, 10 December 2021.  This is due to the arrival of the MV Helena and subsequent cargo operations.

Access to the Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts will be strictly prohibited and is limited only to those who have made prior arrangements with Port Control.

The public is thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.

SHG
3 December 2021

The public is advised that the contractor carrying out the rehabilitation works of Side Path Road will be undertaking further water drainage trials below the Road on Monday 6th December 2021. This will involve the St Helena Fire & Rescue Service discharging water down the hillside to prove drainage locations.

SHG
2 December 2021

St Helena Police are appealing for information relating to the theft of a sum of money from a property in the Half Tree Hollow area. This burglary took place at around 7pm on Thursday, 25 November 2021, where a male person was seen entering the property.

The male was described as wearing a grey baggy t-shirt, around six feet tall, with gelled hair shaved on the sides and a goatee.  He was described as aged between approximately 17 and 20 years old.   

Acting Detective Inspector, Liam Fuller, from the Criminal Investigation Department who is leading the investigation, said:

 “This type of burglary is fortunately extremely rare for St Helena. The suspect who was disturbed by the occupant, had knocked on the door prior to coming in and stealing the money. I am appealing for information from anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time and may recognise the description.  This includes residents in the Half Tree Hollow area who may have received a similar knock on the door and may have turned this individual away before he could enter.” 

Members of the public who have any information relating to this incident, regardless of how minor they may consider their information to be, are asked to please contact the Police on telephone 22626, to speak with a police officer of their choice or via email: emergencycontrol@helanta.co.sh, quoting reference: HEHN9434.

All calls will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

SHG

1 December 2021

The St Helena Police Service would like to advise the public that an expedited service will be offered for any Vetting Certificate applications received between Monday, 13, and Wednesday, 15 December 2021. 

Applications for Vetting Certificates will not be processed between Monday, 20 December 2021, and Monday, 3 January 2022. 

Electronic applications for Vetting Certificates can still be sent via email to:  vetting@sainthelena.gov.sh and these applications will be prioritised and processed in date order from Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

St Helena Police would like to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation during this time. 

SHG
30 November 2021

Since the closure of Side Path Road, various reports have been received about congestion between the General Hospital and New Bridge Pond area. 

Whilst the contractor has in place Traffic Controllers during peak times, drivers are asked to park sensibly during other times of the day to allow the free flow of traffic.

The public is thanked in advance for their cooperation and understanding.

SHG
29 November 2021

The public is advised that the contractor carrying out the rehabilitation works of Side Path Road will be undertaking water drainage trials below the Road tomorrow, Tuesday 30 November 2021.

This will involve the discharging of water down the hillside to prove drainage locations.

SHG
29 November 2021

The Infrastructure Section of the Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustainable Development Portfolio is pleased to advise the public that applications can now be made for funding for community and district roads. 

Every successful application will receive a grant of up to £2,500 for raw materials and hire of a roller. Residents will be responsible for spreading the materials and carrying out the work.

A community road is one serving three to five occupied homes, a district road is one serving six or more occupied properties, and which may have previously received funding as a community road. Applications will be prioritised according to the number of houses served by the road, the number of vulnerable people as certified by a Medical Officer served by the road and the condition of the road. In addition community roads will also be based on the number of business served by the road.

Application forms can be collected from Essex House, Jamestown, and should be completed and returned by 12 noon on Friday, 17 December 2021. All applications received at that time will then be assessed, scored, and prioritised accordingly.

All previous unsuccessful applicants are encouraged to re-apply for a community or district road grant.

SHG
25 November 2021

The Health Services Directorate would like to advise the public that they are currently experiencing problems with their online medical records system.

This means that over the next two days there will be limited capacity both within the Pharmacy and on the Pharmacy bus to fulfil repeat prescriptions.

During this time the public is kindly asked to only attend the Pharmacy or Pharmacy bus for repeat prescriptions if urgently needed.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

SHG
24 November 2021

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