Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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Underlying uncontrolled health conditions
9 April 2020
FURTHER CLARIFICATION Since advising all vulnerable people (elderly, pregnant women, people with underlying health concerns) to stay at home for 14 days from Tuesday, 31 March, we continue to receive a number of concerns around uncontrolled underlying health conditions and what they are. We would like to clarify that persons with uncontrolled underlying health conditions […]
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Access To Jamestown Wharf And Lower Rupert’s Over Easter
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9 April 2020
The following is a Public Announcement from Port Control: Jamestown Wharf Port Control would like to advise the public that pedestrian and vehicular access to the Lower Wharf will be restricted over the Easter period. Security will be present 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lower Rupert’s Rupert’s Wharf and Jetty remains closed […]
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Use Of Fog Lights
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9 April 2020
St Helena Police have recently received concerns from members of the public regarding the misuse of fog lights. It has been noted that many drivers are using their fog lights in place of their head lights when driving through hours of darkness, including when there is no visible fog present. Operational & Neighbourhood Police Inspector, […]
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General Hospital And Clinics Arrangements
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9 April 2020
On Monday, 30 March 2020, it was announced that the Health Directorate would be making some changes to its services to minimise pressure on staff allowing them to focus on preparing our response to the threat of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The following measures have been put in place: If you are vulnerable OR over 70 […]
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UK Government Honours Commitment To Support St Helena With Covid-19 Preparations
9 April 2020
Baroness Sugg, the Minister for the Overseas Territories and Sustainable Development, has responded to a letter from Elected Members sent on behalf of the people of St Helena regarding concerns around support during the COVID-19 pandemic. In her letter to Members, Baroness Sugg reiterates the UK Government’s commitment to ensuring that all Overseas Territories have […]
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Sea Conditions
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9 April 2020
St Helena is currently experiencing unsettled sea conditions. This is due to a large south-westerly swell moving up from the lower Atlantic. It is forecast that this swell will continue up until Tuesday, 14 April 2020. Due care and attention should be taken when swimming in Rupert’s and James Bays during this time. To avoid […]
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Coronavirus (Covid-19) – St Helena Preparedness Update
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8 April 2020
St Helena is still in the Prevent Stage and we continue to take precautionary measures to remain in this stage and further protect the Island. At this time there is no medical evidence to escalate the current preventive measures we have in place on St Helena. The enhanced Social Distancing measures which came into effect […]
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) St Helena Preparedness Update
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St Helena is still in the Prevent Stage and we continue to take precautionary measures to remain in this stage and further protect the Island. At this time there is no medical evidence to escalate the current preventive measures we have in place on St Helena. The enhanced Social Distancing measures which came into effect […]
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Easter Drink Drive Campaign
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8 April 2020
St Helena Police will be conducting an Easter Drink Drive Campaign during April. The aim of this Campaign is to raise awareness around the offences of drink driving and the possible consequences as well as educate members of the public about the seriousness of drink-driving and to lower the amount of drink-driving incidents on the […]
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Waste Management Services – Operations Over Easter
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8 April 2020
Waste Management Services (WMS) will continue their operations over the Easter period: Domestic & Commercial Waste Collection All domestic and commercial waste collection services throughout April will remain unchanged. Customers are asked to ensure their bins are ready for emptying by 6am on their collection day. This includes Good Friday and Easter Monday for those […]