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RRS Discovery Departs Southampton for Scientific Survey of South Atlantic
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27 October 2022
The British Royal Research Ship (RRS) Discovery, has today embarked on a 9,000 mile expedition to conduct one of the biggest ever scientific surveys of the South Atlantic Ocean. This voyage will include a six-week trip from Southampton, UK, first to the waters of Ascension Island and then on to St Helena. This work is […]
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Annual Price Inflation Rate At 5.4%
27 October 2022
The latest annual price inflation rate is 5.4%, meaning on average the cost of goods and services is now 5.4% more expensive when compared to this time last year. For the third quarter of 2022 the Retail Price Index (RPI) has been measured at 113.9 (Chart 1), from a base reference of 100 in Q1 […]
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Economic Development Investment Programme – Public Information Meetings
27 October 2022
The Capital Programme Section will be holding a series of public information meetings during November 2022. These meetings are being held to give an update on the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), including Rupert’s Wharf Cargo Handling Facility Development, Side Path Road and Field Road Rehabilitation projects. All meetings will take place at 7pm as […]
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Changes to Arrivals Process Implemented for Medical Referrals to South Africa Following Incident at Airport
27 October 2022
On Sunday 23 October, concerns were raised regarding a reported incident at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg involving a number of individuals referred for off-Island medical treatment. It was reported that one of the drivers due to meet and transport the referrals to their accommodation may have been under the influence of alcohol. The driver […]
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Flu Vaccinations Available
26 October 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that a flu vaccination is available to any interested persons aged 18+ years. Persons who would like to receive a flu vaccination should register their names with the Receptionist at the General Hospital via telephone number 22500 by Monday, 31 October 2022. Interested persons are […]
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Reports of pollution spill in James Bay
25 October 2022
Port Control would like to advise that during the weekend, Saturday 22, and Sunday, 23 October 2022, there were several sightings and reports of a possible pollution spill within James Bay. Following investigation, Port Control can now confirm that this spill is coming from RFA Darkdale which was sunk during the Second World War by […]
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Chief Minister to depart for Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2022
21 October 2022
Chief Minister, Julie Thomas, is due to depart St Helena on Saturday, 22 October 2022, to travel to the UK to attend the annual Overseas Territories (OTs) Joint Ministerial Council (JMC). The JMC takes place every year in London and is hosted by the UK Government. It brings together elected leaders and representatives from all […]
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Changes to District clinics in Longwood and Levelwood
21 October 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that with immediate effect the outpatient clinics held at the district clinics in Longwood and Levelwood have changed from the normal scheduled days to the following: Levelwood clinics will now take place on a Wednesday of alternative weeks only. Longwood clinics will now take place […]
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COVID-19 Statistics for St Helena, Friday, 14 – Thursday, 20 October 2022
21 October 2022
The St Helena Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that 12 positive cases of COVID-19 were identified/reported within the community during the period Friday 14 to Thursday 20 October 2022. A total of 1794 positive cases have been identified since the lifting of quarantine on Monday 8 August 2022. If you have […]
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HM Customs Reduced Services
21 October 2022
HM Customs would like to advise the public that they will be open to merchants only on Monday, 24 October 2022. All normal operations, which includes all consolidated cargo from Richard James International, MS Atlantic Ltd, Umgusi SA, and Zedcore will resume on Tuesday, 25 October 2022. Any inconvenience caused is regretted and HM Customs […]
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