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News Flash – Friday 17th January 2025

Subaru Solterra Charged Up on St Helena Roads Global car manufacturer Subaru and Norwegian EV charger brand Easee partnered with the St Helena Government to test the feasibility and adaptability of EV...

Quick Bits – 15th January 2025

Bougainvillea Tree.  An initial article was published in local newspapers on 14/15 November 2024. Since the Surgery works to the Bougainvillea Tree near the Castle entrance, the dry tree trunk...

News Flash – Monday 13th January 2025

Two Acting Attorney Generals Since David Ballantyne’s Resignation It seemed to come as surprise to all but a few when Attorney General David Ballantyne announced his resignation, 4 months before the...

Bikers Launch White Ribbon Day

Today is White Ribbon Day.  The day when the spotlight is turned on domestic abuse, the lasting harm it does and the extent of it. St Helena’s bikers launched White Ribbon Day yesterday.  They...

St Helena’s first Cricket Match

St Helena’s first match yesterday (Saturday) was against firm favourites Nigeria in the Africa T20 World Cup Sub-Qualifier Group Stage. Nigeria batted first, scoring 186 for the loss of 2 wickets. ...

Mike has passed – Sad News

Mike Olsson, the founder of both the St Helena Independent and Saint FM died last night, Wednesday 13th November after a recurring illness. Mike initially suffered a gradual decline.  After his wife...