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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening available for men aged 65+ years
24 March 2023
The Health Services Directorate would like to inform all men aged 65 years and over that screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) is still being offered. What is AAA screening? AAA screening is a way of checking if there’s a bulge or swelling in the aorta. The aorta is the main blood vessel that runs […]
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Health Services Directorate trials drug for managing diabetes and obesity
24 March 2023
International media coverage has highlighted some recently introduced drugs called GLP-1 agonists. These have shown some success in effectively managing diabetes and obesity in certain patients when combined with behavioural change as part of a programme overseen by clinical staff. These drugs are sold under a number of different brand names, such as Saxenda, Victoza, […]
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Minister Question Time – Friday 24 March 2023
24 March 2023
Under the new Ministerial form of government, provision is made for a Minister’s Question Time to be held regularly. This session is intended to provide other members of the Legislative Council the opportunity to question Ministers directly on matters related to their portfolio responsibilities.Following the recent implementation of the Council’s Standing Orders, it has been […]
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Increasing Concern Over Plant Diseases In the Peaks National Park
17 March 2023
In November 2022 it was announced that a number of endemic trees within the Peaks National Park (PNP) had been discovered to be dying as a result of multiple plant pathogens, including a Phytophthora water mould. These pathogens were identified as part of the ongoing Darwin Plus funded project ‘Managing the pathogens threatening St Helena’s […]
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Tristan Administrator: Passing Away of Sean Burns
17 March 2023
It is with the deepest sadness and regret to inform you Sean Burns, Administrator to Tristan da Cunha, passed away last night (Thursday 16th March) aboard RV Meteor, on his way to Cape Town. Our deepest sympathies go to his wife Marina, his children Damian and Kelly, and the rest of his family and many […]
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Tristan Administrator: Government Building Flags To Be Flown at Half Mast
17 March 2023
Earlier today, Friday 17 March 2023, it was announced that sadly Sean Burns, the Administrator of Tristan da Cunha, had passed away. In view of his service provided to the communities of the three territories of Tristan da Cunha, Ascension and St Helena, Acting Governor Greg Gibson has announced that flags will be flown at […]
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Bishops Bridge Refurbishment Practical Completion
16 March 2023
SHG is pleased to announce that the refurbishment of Bishops Bridge is now complete following works undertaken by Ambledale Workshop Ltd. Therefore, the road via Knollcombes, from the Junction near White Gate to the junction at Francis Plain Road and ‘W’ Road, will be reopened to all road users with effect from 3pm on Friday […]
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Sea Rescue to carry out distress flare use training
16 March 2023
The St Helena Sea Rescue Service will be conducting a pyrotechnic training exercise on Wednesday, 22 March 2023, during which they will be activating a number of handheld and rocket distress flares. Deployment of Maritime distress Flares will start at 7.30pm from a vessel approximately one nautical mile north west of James Bay. Prior to […]
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News, Updates and Communications Survey Launched
15 March 2023
SHG has today, Wednesday 15 March, launched a survey asking people what they think of the news, updates and communications provided by the government. Government regularly publishes communications on public services, projects, vacancies and Ministerial activities, amongst others. By completing a survey form, either online or via hardcopy, you can tell us whether you receive […]
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Persons born in 1948, 1949 and 1950 encouraged to test for Bowel Cancer
14 March 2023
Over the next year the Health Services Directorate will be offering free testing for bowel cancer for anyone aged 50-74 years. Testing is done by a home sample kit and has already begun, being offered in age order. From Wednesday 15 March 2023, those who were born in 1950 can pick up a bowel cancer […]
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