A century old Mrs Everlyn Isaac reaches 100
Mrs. Evelyn Isaac, originally born Evelyn Youde, celebrated a remarkable milestone on her 100th birthday on Monday, June 8, 2026. Residing here on St. Helena, Evelyn’s century of life is full of rich memories, profound faith, and a long-lasting sense of gratitude. Growing up in Deadwood, young Evelyn was known for her energy and high […]
MV Smoke Departs St Helena
James Bay hosted another maritime visitor this week, drawing the attention of many. The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier SMOKE made an unexpected stop just off shore before altering her course across the South Atlantic. Initial tracking reports indicated that the vessel was en route to St Helena with a reported ETA of approximately 10:00 AM. While […]
St Helena Day Flag raising Ceremony in London.
Today, the Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, hosted a flag raising ceremony for St Helena Day in New Palace Yard in London. In attendance to witness the ceremony were Minister Andrew Turner, Mrs Kedell Worboys MBE, and invited guests. The ceremonial event was personally hosted by Sir Lindsay Hoyle, continuing a […]
Victory as Government forced to overhaul Legislation
A legal breakthrough has been described as a “landmark victory” for Saints (as they are known from St Helena) following a successful challenge to controversial government legislation. In a recent discussion involving legal experts from Hugh James Solicitors and the editor of the St Helena Independent, it was revealed that the St Helena Government (SHG) […]
Today Titan Airways Airbus Arrives at St Helena
A Titan Airways Airbus A321-253NX(LR) has successfully landed at St. Helena Airport (HLE), marking another successful mission for the charter airline to the island. The aircraft arrived just around 10:00 AM GMT (local time) following a scheduled stopover and refueling touchdown in Accra, Ghana, where it departed at approximately 6:30 AM. Although not confirmed officially […]
St Helena to the Rescue – The MV ANTIPAXOS arrives
The Mv Antipaxos arrived in Jamestown today to secure urgent treatment for a crew member following a coordinated rescue effort in the Atlantic. Our local Correspondents tracking began on 10 May 2026 after Cape Town Radio broadcast an urgent PAN PAN signal, alerting all vessels in the vicinity that a crew member aboard the vessel […]
Medical Situation aboard MV Hondius leaves St Helena on alert after tragic Atlantic outbreak
There are concerns amongst the community on St Helena after the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed that three people have died following a suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard the expedition vessel MV Hondius. The 107.6-metre polar cruise ship, operated by tour company Oceanwide Expeditions, is very familiar to the St Helenian public after it arrived […]
MEGA find on St Helena by the Bird Detective
In a MEGA discovery that has spread excitement around the international birding community, a world-renowned wildlife specialist has documented a species never before recorded on St Helena. Emin Yoğurtcuoğlu, a researcher affectionately known as the “Bird Detective,” captured definitive evidence of a red-tailed tropicbird (Phaethon rubricauda) on April 24, 2026, marking a historic moment for […]
The #big4walk a resounding success with Community Steps for Mental Health
The St Helena Community spirit stretched across oceans today as participants took part in the Big4 Walk, a multi Saint driven community event raising funds for Mental Health awareness and supporting the newly established Island Minds Foundation. From Kinghurst to the dampen streets of Stanley in the Falkland Islands, the event demonstrated a powerful show […]
Plugging the gap a plan to tackle labour shortage on St Helena
St Helena’s Public Service is entering a new era of recruitment for local jobs as the St Helena government is addressing a shrinking labour workforce and a “skills shortage” that continues to threaten essential island services. In a statement released earlier this week, it is confirmed that the island’s changing demographics, specifically a declining and […]