MV Christina Debora breaks a century of silence
Do you remember the saga of the MV Christina Debora? I previously documented the crew’s harrowing ordeal while adrift some 350 miles of St. Helena and Ascension Island, a story you can revisit here. That story peaked when Captain Victor and his crew were finally rescued and taken to Cape Town following two failed mid-ocean […]
The King’s Baton relay.
St Helena is getting ready for the King’s Baton relay with a series of events planned from 10th to 13th April 2026. This is the official countdown to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, uniting the island in a celebration of sport and community spirit. What is the King’s Baton? The Baton is a powerful […]
Affordable Shared Accommodation available – a new lease of life for Barn View
After standing dormant for many years, the historic Barn View property is about to officially reopen its doors (1st April) after undergoing a transformation from being unused to affordable accommodation. Originally opened in 1988, the facility had been vacant since 2020. However, following a private proposal submitted to the Property Service, the site has been […]
Understanding Autism on St Helena.
The Saint Helena Autism Awareness and Support Charity has a long and dedicated history on our island, beginning well before its formal incorporation as a grassroots support group. Originally, it served as a monthly meeting point for parents to share experiences, whether they were raising Autistic children or had just received a new diagnosis. Today, […]
Earth Hour 2026 -Shining a light on darkness in St Helena
St Helena is well known and well described for its rugged beauty and breathtaking night skies, but on Saturday, 28th March, it’s hoped that it will look a little different. In a powerful display of Community spirit, Everyone living on Island is being invited to switch off for Earth Hour. From 8:30 PM to 9:30 […]
Swimmer Ryan Stramrood Shatters St Helena Ultra-Marathon Record
Extreme open-water swimmer Ryan Stramrood has successfully completed his ultra-marathon swim around St Helena, setting a phenomenal new record of 16 hours, 50 minutes, and 42 seconds. Dropping into the water at 23:59 on Wednesday, March 18th, the 52-year-old adventurer swam entirely unassisted. Adhering strictly to the traditional values of open water swimming. Ryan who […]
Saints unite for mental health fundraising
The St Helena Association has officially pulled back the curtain on an ambitious initiative designed to bridge the thousands of miles between “Saint” communities. In a display of solidarity, the charity has announced a simultaneous series of fundraising walks and has asked supporters to save the date for 19th April 2026. The planned UK start-line […]
National Cricket Team departs for qualifiers in Ghana
The St Helena national cricket team departed the Island today, heading to Johannesburg as they begin their journey to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-regional Africa Qualifiers in Ghana. Following a 24-hour flight delay that pushed their original Sunday departure back, the squad is now in high spirits and ready to take on the […]
The tax threshold tug-of-war as councillors call public meeting
A political standoff in St Helena is ongoing as the first proposed change to the personal tax-free allowance in fourteen years has caused disagreement between the Ministerial team against the island’s district elected representatives. At the heart of the debate is a modest ÂŁ150 increase that has sparked an island-wide conversation regarding the escalating cost […]
Justice in the balance as legal team arrive on St Helena to challenge legislation
A legal delegation from the United Kingdom is back on the ground in St Helena this week, marking a pivotal moment in a long-running battle for constitutional rights and medical accountability on the Island. Led by Ruth Powell, Head of clinical negligence at Hugh James Solicitors in the UK, the team includes Marc Willems KC, […]