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  • UK Support To Overseas Territories In Response To Covid-19

    Earlier today Baroness Sugg, the Minister for the Overseas Territories, and Wendy Morton, the Minister responsible for Gibraltar and the Falkland Islands held a teleconference with the leaders of the Overseas Territories (OTs) to discuss the response to COVID-19, and how the UK can support the OTs respond to this crisis. The Minister for the […]

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  • Passenger Contact Information

    St Helena Immigration and Port Health are asking for public assistance in helping to contact passengers who are preparing to travel, or who are already en-route, to St Helena to arrive on this Saturday’s flight (21 March 2020). We would like to directly notify incoming passengers of the circumstances and protocol that will be in […]

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  • Badminton, Circuit And Gym Activities Cancelled

    The St Helena Community College would like to inform the public that Badminton and circuit activities, including the use of the gym facilities at Prince Andrew School will be cancelled with immediate effect. The public will be kept updated as to when these activities are likely to resume. Any inconvenience caused is very much regretted. […]

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  • St Helena Water Levels

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    Despite recent rainfall, there is still little surface flows entering the Island’s reservoirs. St Helena water consumption levels also rose last week to above 1000 cubic metres. The community is reminded that the stored water volume can quickly decline if consumption increases. It is therefore very important that we keep our water use to essential […]

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  • Majority Of Flight Passengers Who Arrived On 14 March No Longer Need To Self-Isolate

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    Further to the press release issued on 17 March 2020, the majority of passengers on St Helena have been cleared to go about their normal activities. Five passengers who arrived here on 14 March have been advised to stay at home as an extra precaution. The three passengers on Ascension Island remain in self-isolation as […]

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  • St Helena Government approves support for local businesses affected by COVID-19

    On 17 March 2020, St Helena Government (SHG) announced additional measures to prevent COVID-19 from reaching the Island as well as limit the spread of the virus if it was to be confirmed here. While these measures are an important step towards protecting public health, they will also have an impact on the local economy. […]

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  • St Helena Police Continue To Be Proactive In Their Approach To Speeding

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    Following several reports of drivers speeding after the closure of The Oasis Bar on Thursday nights, Police Officers and vehicles will be stationed at various points in the Half Way area as part of an initiative to prevent speeding. The speed limit for this particular road (White Wall to White Gate) is 30mph. Drivers will […]

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  • Police Appeal For Information – Theft Of Vegetables And Sewage Pipe Damage

    St Helena Police are currently investigating the theft of vegetables in the Longwood, Deadwood and Colt Sheds areas. Any information, regardless of how minor it may seem, can be provided in the strictest of confidence to Police Headquarters on tel: 22626 or email: brittney.coleman@sainthelena.gov.sh. Alternatively, you can speak with a Police Officer of your choice. […]

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  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) – St Helena Preparedness Update

    Social Distancing Self-Isolation Practice good hygiene Keeping up-to-date Keeping St Helena safe is our priority. In a press conference yesterday, Chairman of the Public Health Committee Councillor Derek Thomas announced further measures we are putting in place to try and prevent the coronavirus (COVID-19) from reaching St Helena. We would like to reassure the public […]

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  • Island Schools’ Temporary Closure

    The Education Committee has made the decision to temporarily close all schools with effect from Friday, 20March, until Friday, 27 March 2020, as staff and student attendance is low due to influenza. Harford Primary School will remain closed tomorrow, Thursday 19March 2020. All schools are in the process of creating homework packs for all students […]

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