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International Civil Aviation Day
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The Inaugural Flight operated by Airlink (previously known as SA Airlink) on 14 October 2017
7 December 2021
Today is International Civil Aviation Day when we recognise the vital role aviation has in boosting global social and economic development and connecting people, cultures and businesses across the world. With the commencement of scheduled air services to St Helena on 14 October 2017, St Helena forms part of this only rapid worldwide transportation network […]
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Jamestown Wharf and Lower Ruperts Closure – Update
7 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 Rupert’s […]
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COVID-19 Booster/Vaccinations
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: Ascension Island on: Sunday, 12 December 2021, Wednesday, 5 January 2022, Thursday, 6 January 2022 London, Stansted […]
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Jamestown Wharf & Lower Ruperts Closure, 7-10 December 2021
3 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 […]
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Start of COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out for Young People
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3 December 2021
The COVID-19 vaccination roll-out programme for children and young persons aged 12-17 years began on Thursday, 2 December 2021, in the Lecture Theatre at Prince Andrew School, where the Health Services Directorate’s vaccination team had set up a vaccination centre. The School’s Student President, Amy Thomas, and Vice President, Jamie Peters, were the first young […]
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Poppy Appeal 2021
3 December 2021
Central Support Services would like to extend sincere thanks to all who supported this year’s fund raising in aid of the Poppy Appeal Fund. Special thanks are extended to Mike Durnford and the St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA) for leading the appeal on behalf of SHG and to the team of Guides and Brownies who […]
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities – An introduction to the work carried out at St Helena’s Active Participation in Enterprise
3 December 2021
Today, Friday 3 December 2021, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) – a day used to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life. […]
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COVID-19 Variant of Concern- Omicron (B.1.1.529)
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3 December 2021
St Helena Government would like to reassure the public that they are continuing to monitor the spread of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron (B.1.1.529). The Health Services Directorate is taking advice from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) formerly Public Health England. In a recent review of St Helena’s COVID-19 Response, the UKHSA has advised […]
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Ophthalmologist Performs 44 Cataract Operations on-Island
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3 December 2021
Visiting Ophthalmologist holds 269 consultations and performs 44 cataract operations Health Services Directorate purchases new eye camera and Optical Coherence Tomography scanner New operating microscope greatly increases safety of cataract surgery Visiting Ophthalmologist, Dr Anne Cees Houtman, arrived on-Island in October 2021 and, during his time here, held 269 clinic consultations and performed 44 cataract operations on […]
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Water Drainage Trials – Side Path Road
2 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. SHG2 December 2021
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