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Airlink Flights And South Africa Coronavirus Restrictions
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19 March 2020
The South African Government has imposed strict border controls to contain the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We have been in touch with the South African Government to understand what the new entry and transit controls are, as there has been some confusion. Our understanding of the new controls that affect St Helena (as of Thursday, […]
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Veterinary Services
19 March 2020
The Veterinary & Livestock Section would like to announce that until further notice, there will be no routine Veterinary Clinic on Wednesday afternoons. There will also be no routine Veterinary Dispensary Clinic in Jamestown or at Longwood at this time. This closure is in line with St Helena Government’s social distancing advice and Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
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UK Support To Overseas Territories In Response To Covid-19
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19 March 2020
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
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19 March 2020
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
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19 March 2020
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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19 March 2020
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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19 March 2020
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
19 March 2020
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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19 March 2020
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
18 March 2020
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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