St. Helena’s “Once-in-a-Generation” Primary School reorganisation discussion
One of the most significant changes to education on St Helena in recent years and that is the upcoming reorganisation of the island’s primary schools, a move designed to “revitalise the primary sector” and provide St Helena children with a “standard of education that’s internationally recognised”. This “once-in-a-generation opportunity” will see the island transition from […]
Marketing St Helena
In this recent discussion Mr Sabastian Stent who joined the island in April as SHG’s marketing manager shared that the community is overlooking immense value in everyday items. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” he said, pointing to several examples. He suggested wild mango seeds, often seen as a pest, could be packaged and […]
Access to Justice “Trumped”? – Saints in Legal Stalemate
New Legislation Leaves 145 Saints in Legal Stalemate More than 145 Saints seeking compensation for clinical negligence claims have been left in a “complete stalemate,” according to their legal team, Hugh James Solicitors. The situation stems from new ordinances passed by the St Helena Government (SHG) in July, which critics, including the island’s own Human […]
The Rescue of the ‘Lost’ St. Helena Ebony Discussion
Professor Quinton Cronk, the university scientist who is well-known for his involvement to the rediscovery of the St. Helena Ebony, is concluding a month-long research visit to the island. In a recent discussion Professor Cronk spoke with Tony Leo on his visit and work on the Island’s dry land endemics as he reflected on the […]