Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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St Helena COVID-19 Status Update – 27 April 2022
27 April 2022
Following the re-testing of person(s) testing positive for COVID-19 in Home Quarantine on Monday, 18 April 2022, the public is advised that there are no positive cases of COVID-19 on St Helena at this time. All COVID-19 protocols adhered to during this quarantine period are now complete. Members of the public should continue to practice […]
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COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination and Pre-Departure testing for passengers departing on Saturday, 7 May 2022
27 April 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to advise passengers booked on the Airlink flight scheduled to depart St Helena on Saturday, 7 May 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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Exemption for Engineer to undertake Critical repair and maintenance work at General Hospital
27 April 2022
A specialist engineer from Siemens Healthineers in South Africa arrived on St Helena on Saturday, 23 April 2022, and is currently in Home Quarantine. The engineer has been contracted by the Health Services Directorate for a two-week period to undertake critical repair and maintenance work on the scanners within the Radiology Department of the General […]
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Ukrainian Flag To Be Flown On St Helena
26 April 2022
In support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people – the flag of Ukraine will be flown at Plantation House, St Helena Airport, and Police Headquarters from Wednesday, 27 April 2022, until further notice. Minister for Safety, Security & Home Affairs, Jeff Ellick, requested the flag to be flown. Minister Ellick said: “We now have a […]
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World Immunisation Week, 24-30 April 2022
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25 April 2022
The World Health Organization recognises World Immunisation week each year during the last week of April. World Immunisation Week focuses on the combined effort and action required to promote the use of vaccines to help protect people of all ages against all types of diseases. The theme for 2022 is ‘Long life for all’. It […]
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Shortage of Medical Supplies
25 April 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that the Pharmacy at the General Hospital is currently experiencing a temporary shortage of certain medical supplies, due to various logistical reasons. Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected medical supply chains worldwide and medical professionals have controlled these situations by prescribing alternative medications for […]
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Bunkers Hill Development Agreement Signed
25 April 2022
A Development Agreement was signed between NG Development Company Limited and St Helena Government (SHG) on 22 April 2022 for phase one of a housing development at Bunkers Hill, Alarm Forest. This phase of development consists of 18 serviced plots. Bunkers Hill is one of seven Comprehensive Development Areas (CDA) in the 2012 Land Development […]
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St Helena to Attend Red Ensign Group Conference 2022
25 April 2022
A delegation from St Helena comprising representatives from the recently created Maritime Authority and Shipping Registry will attend the annual Red Ensign Group (REG) conference due to be held in the Isle of Man in July. Earlier this month the results of the III Code audit carried out by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) were […]
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Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio Closure
25 April 2022
The Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio, including the Education Learning Centre, St Helena Research Institute, St Helena Community College, The Public Library Service, Career Access St Helena, and all schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, 26 April 2022, to allow staff to attend an Away Day. Normal business will resume on Wednesday, 27 April 2022. […]
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Honourable Speaker to attend Speakers Conference 2022
22 April 2022
The Honourable Speaker of Legislative Council, Cyril Gunnell, will depart the Island on Sunday, 24 April 2022, to attend the Speakers of the House of Commons and Overseas Territories Conference 2022. Thereafter, Mr Speaker will participate in Commonwealth Parliamentary Association meetings and also personal business. In the absence of the Speaker the Honourable Deputy Speaker […]
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