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  • Men and Women Aged 50 – 74 Encouraged to Test for Bowel Cancer

    The Health Service is offering free testing for bowel cancer over the next month for anyone aged between 50 to 74 years.  Those individuals who wish to take the test can call Anna Bowers or Dinah Fowler at 25818 or 25949, who will arrange for a test sample kit to be made available to you.

    Those eligible for a test are strongly encouraged to take one. Early detection through testing helps to ensure you stand the best chance of receiving successful treatment if needed.

    If you are unsure whether or not you wish to take the test, we suggest that you request the home sample kit and read the materials that come with it before making your decision. The sample kit has full instructions on how to use it. Results from your test will be provided within four weeks, and you may be called in to speak to a doctor about these if necessary.

    Should you have any questions about this campaign please call telephone numbers 25818 or 25949. Alternatively, please speak to your doctor.

    #StHelena #HealthCare #BowelCancer

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  • Arrival of MT Ardberg

    The MT Ardberg is scheduled to arrive in St Helena at 14:00 on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. Once clearance is complete, the vessel will dock at Rupert’s Jetty, however, due to the current sea conditions it is not known when bunkering will take place.

    The public are therefore advised that the whole of lower Ruperts, including the beach area, will be closed during the time that the ship is docked until the bunkering of fuel is completed. Due to the floating pipeline, all mariners are advised that Rupert’s Bay is also closed.

    These areas will be strictly prohibited and access will be limited only to those persons who have made prior arrangements with St Helena Port Control.

    The public are thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.

    SHG
    25 February 2025

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  • Changes to Route 1 Public Transport Service Timetable

    Please be advised that following requests from the public, there will be changes made to Route 1 of the Public Transport Service (PTS) timetable effective from Saturday, 01 March 2025.

    Journeys from Bottom Woods into Jamestown will depart 5 minutes earlier. Instead of travelling via Longwood Avenue and Longwood Gate, these journeys will now travel to the lower Deadwood area, via the Colt Sheds Road. Please note that pick-up points into Jamestown from Longwood Gate will remain the same.

    Journeys starting from Cape Villa to Bottom Woods will continue as per the published timetables. However, upon arriving at Longwood Gate, the bus will travel to lower Deadwood Haul Road, then on to Longwood Green, and finally to Bottom Woods via Colt Sheds. This will result in an arrival time approximately 5 minutes later than in the published timetables.

    The PTS timetables will be updated to reflect these changes and posted on the SHG website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/publictransportservice/.

  • Call for Nominations for UK State (2026 New Year Honours) and St Helena National Awards

    Nominations are now being invited for the following awards.

    UK STATE AWARDS – 2026 NEW YEAR HONOURS 

    Honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or for any service carried out over and above what normally is expected. This can include making a difference to the community or in a specific field of work, innovation and entrepreneurship, improving life for people less able to help themselves and displaying moral courage. Where possible, nominations should place emphasis on voluntary services and the service must be recent. Nominees must not be made aware they are being put forward for an award.

    CERTIFICATE AND BADGE OF HONOUR 2026

    This award is presented to public servants on behalf of St Helena Government for loyal and valuable service worthy of recognition or, in the case of other persons, for their loyal and meritorious conduct that has provided exceptional benefit to the people of St Helena. Nominees should be residents of St Helena, either being born on the Island or have been residing on St Helena for not less than ten years prior to the date of the award. 

    ACT OF BRAVERY AWARD 2026

    This award is presented to individuals who have shown a clear display of moral courage and bravery in adverse situations.

    THE BADGE OF ST HELENA

    This award is available to both St Helenians and non-St Helenians. It is off a higher status than the Certificate and Badge of Honour. The Badge of St Helena recognises exceptional service provided by individuals or organisations who make significant contribution to St Helena’s development or by supporting and/or enhancing social, cultural, economic, environmental improvement or the understanding of St Helena internationally. 

    FREEDOM OF THE CITY OF JAMESTOWN

    This award is symbolic in nature and is the highest-level of local government award that can be conferred. It is awarded to anyone on St Helena whose achievements are significantly admirable and highly worthy of distinctive recognition. Those who receive this award will have made an outstanding contribution that is of huge national impact to St Helena and its citizens and will have served the best interests of the island. 

    To find out more about the different types of Honours Awards please visit: www.gov.uk/honours

    Nomination forms for all of the above awards, are available from Central Support Service at the Castle, Jamestown, or can be requested via email:  linda.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh.

    Completed forms should be returned to the Castle in a sealed envelope marked ‘Confidential’ addressed to ‘The Secretary, Honours and Awards Committee’, by Thursday, 17 April 2025.

    SHG

    24 February 2025

  • Weather Warning Update

    St Helena continues to experience a north-westerly swell which is likely to continue until 3 March 2025. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are advised to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period.

    Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James and Rupert’s Bay and refrain from using life rings and other lifesaving equipment for recreational swimming.

    Vehicle owners are advised to avoid parking near the rails on the seafront and individuals are asked to use caution when in close proximity to the railings due to the potential risk of wave overspray and associated hazards.

    The Emergency Planning Department will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as needed.

  • Arrival of MV Karoline

    The MV Karoline is scheduled to arrive at James Bay at 10:00 on Monday 24 February 2025. Weather permitting the vessel will dock alongside Rupert’s Jetty and cargo operations will commence as soon as practicable.

    The public are therefore advised that the Port of Jamestown and whole of lower Ruperts including the beach area, will be closed from 08:30 on Monday 24 February 2025, until all cargo operations are completed.

    These areas will be strictly prohibited and access will be limited to those who have made prior arrangements with St Helena Port Control.

    Boat owners and operators are advised that mooring on the ‘span’ mooring rope near the landing steps at the Jamestown Wharf is prohibited for the duration of cargo operations.

    The public are thanked in advance for their patience and co-operation.

  • Minister Christine Scipio to Attend Climate Change Resilience Workshop in Brussels

    Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Planning (ENRP), Christine Scipio, will be attending the “Climate Change Resilience” Community (GOCCR) in-person workshop in Brussels, Belgium, from 25 to 28 February 2025. The workshop, organised under the Green Overseas (GO) programme, focuses on mainstreaming climate change resilience into policies for Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs). The GO programme will cover all costs associated with the workshop.

    The GO programme, designed to build capacity and foster collaboration among OCTs, addresses key areas such as climate finance, energy transition, and climate change resilience. The Brussels workshop, implemented by Ramboll, ODI, and BRL ingénierie, aims to promote the integration of climate change resilience into OCT public policies and regulations, and facilitate the practical implementation of adaptation strategies.

    The four-day workshop will cover a range of critical topics, including:

    • Building a shared knowledge-base on climate risks: Participants will explore methods for understanding and assessing climate change impacts.
    • Overcoming institutional barriers: Strategies for promoting leadership and coordination in climate change adaptation will be discussed.
    • Field Visit: A visit to the Flemish SIGMA plan and the Polders of Kruibeke will provide practical insights into flood management and resilience.
    • Climate Finance: Participants will learn about unlocking climate finance access for climate change resilience projects.

    Minister Scipio will return on Saturday 8 March 2025 but will be contactable whilst overseas on christine.scipio@helanta.co.sh and christine.scipio@sainthelena.gov.sh. Minister Jeffrey Ellick can be contacted for any urgent matters related to ENRP Portfolio via email at jeffrey.ellick@sainthelena.gov.sh.

    #StHelena #ElectedMembers #ClimateChangeResilience

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  • Road Closure – Rosemary Plain to Sunnyside Junction

    The Highways Authority has approved a road closure on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, from 09:00 to 15:00. The closure will affect the section of road from the top of Rosemary Plain to Sunnyside Junction. This is to facilitate tree removal by the Forestry Section.

    Emergency services will have access as needed. The Forestry Section apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their understanding and co-operation.

  • Careers Fair 2025 

    The Education, Skills and Employment Portfolio (ESE) will be hosting Careers Fair 2025 on Thursday, 20 March 2025 at New Horizons and the Leisure Park. The fair will open at 11:00 and close at 19:00. Emergency Services will be located in the Mule Yard.

    The aim of the fair is to provide attendees with essential career advice, explore employment opportunities, and promote career development.

    This event brings together employers, business owners and representatives from a wide range of organisations to showcase various career paths.

    Whether you are looking for career advice to help guide your professional journey, seeking hands-on experience and potential employment opportunities with business representatives, or eager to explore a diverse career path, Careers Fair 2025 has something for you.

    There are still stalls available for registration, however, spaces are limited. To secure a spot, please contact the Career Access Office by telephone on 25832 or email Career Access Manager, Glen Yon, at Glen.Yon@sainthelena.gov.sh or Support Officer and Placement Co-ordinator, Sherrilee Phillips, at Sherrilee.Phillips@sainthelena.gov.sh.

    ESE encourages interested parties to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

  • Weather Warning

     St Helena is forecast to experience a north-westerly swell from Friday, 21 to Monday, 24 February 2025. This may result in unsettled sea conditions in both James and Rupert’s Bay. Boat owners are urged to ensure their vessels are securely moored during this period.

    Swimmers should exercise extreme caution when entering the water in James Bay and Rupert’s Bay.

    Vehicle owners are advised to avoid parking near the rail on the seafront and individuals are asked to use caution when in close proximity to the railings due to the potential risk of wave overspray and associated hazards.

    The Emergency Planning Department will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as needed.