Silence on Ascension Island for the first time in 127 years
A profound silence fell over the switch-rooms and engineering space of SURE’s South Atlantic operations on Ascension Island in the early hours of the morning on the 1st of March 2026. For the first time in 127 years, Senior Engineer Mario Anthony and the SURE team powered down Sure South Atlantic’s public telecommunications infrastructure for […]
Croatian Swimmer Dina Levačić conquers St Helena in 46km ultra-marathon Swim
St Helena has officially been put on the map for international open-water swimming. Yesterday, 29-year-old Croatian swimmer Dina Levačić became the Island’s first official ultra-marathon swimmer to successfully circumnavigate the island, completing the 46-kilometre route. Starting and finishing at the landing steps of the wharf, where an enthusiastic crowd gathered to shout her name in […]
St. Helena poised to become an ultra-marathon swim destination
St. Helena is set to make historic waves in the extreme sports community. It is planned that at approximately 00:01 on Thursday, renowned 29-year old Croatian swimmer Dina Levačić will dive into the sea in St Helena to begin the first official ultra-marathon swim around the island, covering roughly 45 kilometers the entire circumference of […]
An attempt to restore St Helena’s vital airlink is underway
Although not yet officially confirmed, it appears that spares and engineers have arrived in St Helena to restore the island’s vital airlink. Within seven days of the initial disruption, a Hawker 900 business jet (registration ZS-MIG) has touched down (1400 GMT) at St Helena Airport to begin the recovery efforts Update: Chartered Flight Arrives with […]
Incident declared as Safety issue Severs St Helena’s vital Air Link
The St Helena Government has officially declared a Major Incident following a critical mechanical failure within the St Helena Airport’s fire services, a development that has effectively severed the St Helena’s primary link to the rest of the world. Technical assessments conducted on Friday revealed a catastrophic situation in which the airport’s fire tenders have […]
St Helena Cricket Association launches £10,000 Christmas Eve Sweepstake
The St Helena Cricket Association (SHCA) has announced a major fundraising initiative that could see one lucky winner walk away with £10,000 this Christmas. In an interview on Saint FM morning, SHCA representative Derek confirmed the launch of a life-changing sweepstake, aiming to raise vital funds for the association’s upcoming international fixtures. The sweepstake, which […]
Come and find me: The Sequel
Stepping of the plane one more time yesterday was the award-winning film director and producer Darren Peens. Darren has produced several films about St Helena and most notably the tourism film ‘Come and find me’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATenzRrnCJc , released in September 2024 on World tourism day. It was a different kind of film about St Helena, […]
St Helena Community called to unite as ‘One Family’ for food bank appeal
As the festive season starts to kick in on St Helena, bringing with it the familiar preparations, like the cleaning of windows, the fresh smell of paint, two flights a week Christmas lights going up in Jamestown, a vital new initiative is calling on the Island’s collective spirit to ensure no family is left behind. […]
Toby’s Cottage bears the name of the enslaved man who captured Napoleon’s heart.
A piece of St Helena’s “forgotten history” has been returned to dignity in the Briars village, it is one of St Helena’s most poignant restoration projects, it is finally complete. Toby’s Cottage consists of two small rooms under one roof, and the detached kitchen that once stood beside it has now been reinstated during the […]
Chief Minister Cairns-Wick highlights St Helena’s “Fight for Survival” ahead of climate talks
Chief Minister Rebecca Cairns-Wick has issued a reminder of the stakes facing St Helena regarding global warming, describing the island’s climate strategy as a matter of “survival” in a recent interview. Speaking during a BBC discussion before the COP30 climate summit, the Chief Minister addressed the growing concerns that international targets to limit global warming […]