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World Blood Donor Day 2022
9 June 2022
World Blood Donor Day is commemorated annually on 14 June and is a day used to recognise the invaluable asset of having affordable, timely supplies of clean, safe blood for universal health. The slogan of ‘Donating Blood is an act of solidarity’ highlights the vital contribution that blood donors make to keep the world pulsating, […]
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Reinstatement Of The Signal House Flag Mast
9 June 2022
The flag mast at Signal House has now been reinstated. A special ceremony took place at Signal House on Thursday, 2June 2022, where the Union Flag was unfurled for the first time on the new flag mast. The occasion officially marked the reinstatement of the flag mast, and signified the opening of the bank holiday […]
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Planting a Tree for the Jubilee
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9 June 2022
On Monday 6 June at High Peak, Blue Hill, the Environmental Management Division, in collaboration with the Cloud Forest Project, facilitated the planting of She Cabbage trees to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 70 years of service. Portfolio Director of Environment Natural Resources and Planning (ENRP), Darren Duncan, said: “St Helena’s She Cabbage tree is […]
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Beacon Lit For Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
9 June 2022
A ‘Platinum Jubilee’ beacon lighting ceremony, to recognise Her Majesty the Queen’s long and selfless service of 70 years on the Throne, took place on Thursday, 2 June 2022, at 8.45pm at the seafront, Jamestown. The event was well attended with over two hundred people gathering at the seafront. The area was decorated with colourful […]
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COVID-19 proof of vaccination and pre-departure testing for passengers departing on Sunday, 19 June 2022
9 June 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to advise passengers booked on the Airlink flight scheduled to depart St Helena on Sunday, 19 June 2022, of the following requirements prior to their departure: Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination: All passengers will be asked for a proof of COVID-19 Vaccination upon arrival in Johannesburg. Passengers who have received […]
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Thanksgiving Service and Jubilee Celebrations
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9 June 2022
A Service of Thanksgiving was held at the seafront on Friday 3, June 2022, to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. The event began with a formal parade involving all uniformed contingents. The parade started from the Castle Gardens and was led by the Public Service uniformed services which included the Police, […]
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World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day Campaign – ‘Rights Don’t Get Old’
8 June 2022
World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated on 15 June where communities around the world get together to raise awareness of elderly abuse. It is hard to imagine someone harming an elderly person, however it is globally known that elderly abuse is an issue. While St Helena is a small community, we cannot say […]
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Roads Closure – Scotland Roundabout Junction
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8 June 2022
The following is a public announcement from the Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolio: The Highways Authority has given approval for the roads at Scotland roundabout junction, St Paul’s, to be closed to vehicles and pedestrians between 9am and 12.30pm on Friday, 10 June 2022. This closure is to allow the Forestry Section to trim […]
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Constituency Meetings
8 June 2022
The public is advised that Elected Members will hold a round of constituency meetings during June and July. These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your District Representative and raise any issues you might have. Constituency meetings will take place at 7.30pm as follows: Date Venue Wednesday, 15June Silver Hill Bar, Levelwood […]
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St Helena’s Marine Centre To Officially Open
7 June 2022
The Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolio, through the Marine Conservation and Fisheries Section, works to ensure the protection of St Helena’s marine environment and IUCN Category VI sustainable use Marine Protected Area (MPA) as set out in the Island’s Marine Management Plan (MMP). The Section’s responsibility is to provide the scientific evidence base for […]
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