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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 LevaÄŤić 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 LevaÄŤić 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 […]
St Helena Cricket Association launches ÂŁ10,000 Christmas Eve Sweepstake
The St Helena Cricket Association (SHCA) has announced a major fundraising initiative that could see one lucky winner walk away with ÂŁ10,000 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 […]
Donate and Support St Helena’s Spin on a World Cup Dream at 70
Lifelong cricketer Gavin George is chasing his dream to promote St Helena on the world stage – and you can help make it happen. Gavin, a proud St Helenian, and lifelong cricketer, has been invited to represent the Rest of the World XI in the Over-70s Cricket World Cup in Christchurch, New Zealand (February 17 […]
Titans Cricket Team swapped cricket bats for fishing rods in St Helena
The internationally renowned Momentum Multiply Titans, one of South Africa’s premier professional cricket teams, have swapped cricket bats for fishing rods during their week-long pre-season training camp on the Island. The full squad and coaching staff touched down at our St Helena Airport on Saturday, 23 August with SA Airlink the weekly air service provider connecting […]
Team St Helena makes an entrance at Island Games opening
The 20th International Island Games officially commenced today in Orkney with a vibrant opening ceremony. The opening ceremony took place at Bignold Park in Kirkwall, and amongst the parade was our small but high-spirited team from St Helena, who made a notable entrance with Andy Cant in tow. Andy, incidentally, is our resident senior veterinary officer on […]