Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Arriving Passenger Tests Positive for COVID-19
26 March 2021
RISK TO THE COMMUNITY REMAINS LOW The Health Directorate has received confirmation that a passenger who arrived on the chartered flight from Stansted on Wednesday, 24 March, has tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival. The passenger is asymptomatic (displays or suffers from no symptoms). The Senior Medical Officer has assessed the passenger as well as […]
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No Fishing Being Done by FV Ramses Dous in St Helena Waters
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25 March 2021
St Helena Government’s Marine Enforcement Section are aware of the public concern regarding the FV Ramses Dous and the potential of the vessel fishing in St Helena waters. The vessel made contact with St Helena on Tuesday, 23 March 2021, with a safety of life at sea (SOLAS) request, due to having a sick passenger […]
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SOLAS Request from Ramses Dous
25 March 2021
On Tuesday, 23 March, St Helena received a safety of life at sea (SOLAS) request from fishing vessel, Ramses Dous, who requested that the vessel be approved to come to St Helena, being the closest port, as they are carrying a sick passenger onboard that needs urgent medical attention. St Helena has an international obligation […]
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MCC Engineers Arrive On-Island
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Aerial view of Rupert's Bay & Rupert's Beach. Rupert's Beach is where the submarine cable will land.
25 March 2021
Two engineers from Marine Contractors and Consultants (MCC) arrived on-Island on Wednesday, 24 March 2021, to undertake tasks in conjunction with the Fibre Optic Cable Project. Following their mandatory quarantine period, the MCC engineers will: Undertake assessments of the near shore infrastructure Liaise with potential sub-contractors Determine if the sub-contractors have the right equipment at […]
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Vaccination Programme Update – 3,360 COVID-19 vaccines arrive
25 March 2021
St Helena Government have received a further consignment of 3,360 doses of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine. These arrived on the Charter Flight on 24 March. The Health Directorate are now in possession of over 3900 doses. This means there are sufficient doses on-Island for the entire eligible population to receive their second dose in […]
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Consultative Poll on Governance Reform – Motion to be Proposed in Formal LegCo
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24 March 2021
A Consultative Poll on Governance Reform was held on St Helena on Wednesday, 17 March 2021. The results from the Poll indicated that, out of those who voted, the majority wanted the Current System of Governance to be changed. Out of those who voted on a preference of system if the will was for a […]
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Bridging the Digital Divide Research Competition – First Prize Awarded to Gareth Drabble and Dr Drew Whitworth, University of Manchester
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24 March 2021
The St Helena Research Institute is pleased to announce that Gareth Drabble has been awarded the first prize of £5,000 towards the cost of study in the Bridging the Digital Divide Research Competition sponsored by SHG’s Fibre Optic Cable and Satellite Ground Station Board. The competition sought to attract research to help St Helena assess […]
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Formal Legislative Council Meeting
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24 March 2021
FRIDAY, 26 MARCH 2021 A formal meeting of Legislative Council will take place on Friday, 26 March 2021, at 10am in the Council Chamber. This is the first sitting of the twenty-second meeting of Legislative Council and will be broadcast live via SAMS Radio 1. The meeting is also open to members of the public […]
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Approved Bills to be Presented at the next Formal Legislative Council Meeting
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24 March 2021
The following Bills have been approved by Executive Council for presentation as Government business at the next formal meeting of Legislative Council, commencing Friday, 26 March 2020: Second Supplementary Appropriation (2020/21) Bill, 2021 Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2021 These Bills can be found on the Bills for an Ordinance page on the St Helena Government website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/legislative-council/bills-for-an-ordinance/. Notes […]
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Drop-in Vaccination Clinic – Thursday, 25 March 2021
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23 March 2021
The Health Directorate would like to advise the public that there will be a vaccination clinic held at the Flu Pod at the General Hospital, Jamestown, on Thursday, 25 March, from 10am to 1pm. The clinic will be operated on a drop-in basis – no need for a booked appointment. Persons who have not yet […]