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Vaccination Programme – The Last Of Scheduled Clinics For Second Dose Vaccinations
13 April 2021
The Health Directorate would like to remind all persons aged 18 years and over that the week commencing Monday, 19 April will be the last for scheduled vaccination clinics. Please check your AstraZeneca appointment card for the date on which you will need to receive your second dose. The Health Directorate would like to ask […]
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Education and Employment Committee Meeting Summary – Wednesday, 17 March 2021
13 April 2021
The monthly meeting of the Education and Employment Committee took place on Wednesday, 17 March 2021. The Educational Psychologist gave an outline of the work that has been completed and what is currently being addressed with Teaching Assistants to ensure they are being used efficiently. Further work is also planned to ensure Teachers are aware […]
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The Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021 – Service of Remembrance
The Duke of Edinburgh after landing at the Jamestown Wharf, St Helena, 1957
13 April 2021
The funeral of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, will take place in Windsor on Saturday, 17 April 2021, at 3pm British Summer Time. The UK will observe a minute’s silence at this time and all on St Helena are invited to join in with this mark of respect wherever you may […]
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Immigration Office Closure
13 April 2021
The public is advised that the Immigration Office, at Coleman House, Jamestown, will be closed on Wednesday, 14April 2021. During the closure, all urgent queries can be communicated to the on-duty Police Controller, at Police Headquarters, on tel: 22626. Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday, 15April 2021. The public is thanked for your support […]
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Expression Of Interest – Chair Of Charity Commission
12 April 2021
The Governor’s Office invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the position of Chair of the Charity Commission of St Helena. The functions of the Charity Commission are set out in the Charities Ordinance, 2005 which can be found on the SHG website via: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/legislation/laws-of-st-helena/alphabetical-list-st-helena/. Some of the functions include encouraging and facilitating better management of […]
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Phase Two Of The Judicial Relocation Project Commences
12 April 2021
The Programme Management Unit would like to advise the public that works for the Phase two of the Judicial Relocation Project has now commenced. Following an open procurement exercise undertaken between December 2020 and February 2021, Isaac’s Contractors emerged as the successful contractor with a contract being signed on the 8 March 2021, for […]
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St Helena Dark Skies Surgeries
Milky Way from St Helena © Paul Tyson
12 April 2021
In 2015, the idea to introduce legislation to reduce light pollution to enable St Helena to apply for International Dark Sky Community status was supported. This is now being progressed through proposed amendments to the Environmental Protection Ordinance, 2016 (EPO) which will see new sections inserted to make provision for the regulation of the use […]
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St Helena Travel And Tourism
9 April 2021
On 1 April 2021 regulations restricting entry to St Helena were repealed. This means that individuals can now enter St Helena via air and sea as long as they meet normal Immigration Laws and the requirements of the Public Health Coronavirus Regulations. St Helena is now hosting a number of tourists, in particular those arriving […]
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Vaccination Programme Update -The Oxford AstraZeneca Vaccine And Extremely Rare Blood Clots
9 April 2021
The Health Directorate is aware of the recent reports within the international news of extremely rare blood clots being linked to the AstraZeneca Vaccine. As a result, the United Kingdom has taken a decision to offer persons aged 18-29 an alternative vaccine. The general advice from the UK Government is as follows: “The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine […]
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International Dark Skies Status Update
Milky Way from St Helena © Paul Tyson
8 April 2021
Background In November 2015, the Economic Development Committee supported the idea to introduce legislation to reduce light pollution which would enable the Island to apply to the International Dark-Sky Association for International Dark Skies Status. The International Dark-Sky Association is a United States based non-profit organization incorporated in 1988. It is the recognised authority on […]