Public Announcements Press Releases Statistics
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St Helena receives Donation of an Ambulance
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14 October 2022
The St Helena Ambulance Service of the Health Services Directorate recently received a generous donation of a Mercedes ambulance from DLL, a global provider of asset-based financial solutions. The ambulance was previously used by the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST), NHS. DLL decided to donate the ambulance to St Helena after learning that Senior […]
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COVID-19 Statistics for St Helena, 7-13 October 2022
14 October 2022
The St Helena Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that 34 positive cases of COVID-19 were identified/reported within the community during the period Friday, 7 to Thursday, 13 October 2022. A total of 1782 positive cases have been identified since the lifting of quarantine on Monday, 8 August 2022. The public is […]
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CCTV in operation at the Jamestown Wharf
13 October 2022
Port Control would like to advise the public that CCTV cameras are in operation at the Jamestown Wharf. The CCTV cameras are operational 24 hours a day and are in place for the purpose of crime prevention and public safety. SHG13October 2022
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Ambulance and Emergency Services Accessible via telephone number 999
13 October 2022
St Helena’s Emergency Services would like to inform the public that with effect from Tuesday, 1 November, 2022, the Ambulance Service will no longer be operated via the emergency telephone number: 911. All Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Sea Rescue and Ambulance) can be contacted via: 999. All calls requiring emergency assistance will now be managed […]
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UKHSA Team to present Joint Strategic Needs Assessment Analysis
13 October 2022
Following the press release on Tuesday, 4 October 2022, informing the public of the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Health conducted by a team from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the Health & Social Care Portfolio would like to inform the public that the UKHSA team, who are currently on-Island, will be conducting a […]
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Public Accounts Committee Meeting – Wednesday, 19 October 2022
13 October 2022
A formal session of the St Helena Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will take place at 9.30am in the Council Chamber on Wednesday, 19 October 2022. The programme of business will focus on the St Helena Fisheries Corporation Financial Statements and Administrator’s Report for the years ended 31 March 2019, 2020 and 2021. Members of the […]
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What to do if you’re still unwell after the five day isolation with COVID-19
12 October 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to advise persons who are still feeling unwell after the five days isolation period of the following: It is possible to still feel unwell after the five day isolation period for COVID-19; persons may still experience some of the symptoms or may no longer be experiencing the symptoms but […]
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Royal St Helena Police Service release new Police & Crime Plan
12 October 2022
The Royal St Helena Police Service has released its new Police & Crime Plan outlining the policing priorities that will be addressed on St Helena and Ascension Island. The plan identifies six priorities for the Police Service to: Prevent and tackle crime Protect vulnerable people Improve public confidence in policing Improve the police service Deliver justice […]
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Optician Appointments cancelled
11 October 2022
The Health Services Directorate would like to advise the public that due to unforeseen circumstances the Optician did not arrive on-Island as planned. Therefore persons who recently received a letter informing them of their appointment dates and times with the Optician are advised of the following: If you have received an appointment date prior to […]
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UK State Awards – 2023 Birthday Honours: Overseas & International Honours List & Local Government Awards
11 October 2022
The public is advised that nominations are being invited for the: 2023 Birthday Honours Certificate and Badge of Honour Acts of Bravery Award Badge of St Helena Freedom of the City of Jamestown. Further information on these awards can be obtained from the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/2022/press-releases/uk-state-awards-2023-birthday-honours-overseas-international-honours-list/ and from this week’s edition of the local […]
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