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 […]
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 […]
A Gift of Christmas: Community urged to support the growing need.
Human Rights Commission’s Christmas Tree initiative returns to the Arts and Crafts Centre as numbers rise. The familiar Christmas tree is back in the window of the St. Helena Arts and Crafts Centre in the Canister, and it carries the hopes of many children and families on St Helena. The tree is the heart of […]
The Annual Christmas fair is back at Plantation House.
The lawns of Plantation House are set to be filled with festive cheer as the annual Christmas Fair returns on Sunday, 7th December 2025. This much-loved community fundraising event will run from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, offering an afternoon of entertainment, food, and holiday shopping. The fair is popular on the island’s Christmas calendar, […]
Momentum building for the revival of Agricultural Show 2025
Momentum is building for the revival of the St Helena Agricultural Show, which is now on a countdown to take place on Francis Plain on Saturday, 15 November 2025. The show organisers are working hard to encourage every district to contribute to the show of agricultural traditions, artistic talent, and community spirit, hoping to bring […]
St Helena’s story in song: Professor Dan Yon’s Film on Sathima Benjamin
Our St Helena Community might be interested to learn about Professor Dan Yon’s documentary Sathima’s Windsong, about the life and times of jazz vocalist Sathima Benjamin. a descendant of one of the many St Helenian families who emigrated to the Cape (South Africa) had its world premiere at the Encounters Film Festival in Cape Town in 2011 when it […]