“I could fill this place” – News Flash
Raf of Africa Oriental Travel says “I have groups lined up, but I’m not sure I should bring them” Raf jumped straight in, “I love this Island, I want to keep coming back. It’s beautiful, it has so much to…
British Virgin Islands Accused Again of Concealing Dirty Money and Holding St Helena Back
The BVI has for years been the global destination of choice for those seeking maximum secrecy for their money, often tax dodgers and dictators who steal £billions from government funds. The territory has featured prominently in global money-laundering investigations. Roman…
St Helena Independent 20250131
On the Rise: Inflation Driven Up by Local Production November Arrivals Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels St Helena Unique Pirates: “Ero lizae” and “Ero natashae” – two spider species discovered in 2024
Governance Review – Interim Report
On 24th January the Review Team writing the Governance Review published their Interim Report for further comment from people they had contacted when gathering information. They also hoped to get feedback from other people who had not been directly involved…
Cape Town flight comes into land after passengers are four days ‘up in the air’
Last Saturday’s flight from Cape Town finally landed today (Wednesday) after repeated false starts. On at least one occasion the plane got as far as Walvis Bay (the re-fuelling stop) and then turned back to Cape Town. Today’s flight was…
St Helena Independent 20250124
Fixed Penalties Proposed to Fix Parking Problem. A Hazard for Traffic & Pedestrians: Proposed Traffic Management Plan for Jamestown – a tight squeeze… A Milestone for St Helena’s Greener Future?
Memorial Service for Sean Burns on Tristan da Cunha – News Flash
Report and pictures from Sean’s daughter Kelly Green On Sunday 12th January 2025, the ashes of the late Administrator Sean Burns were laid to rest on Tristan da Cunha. Sean served as the island’s Administrator during three separate postings, and…
James Bay Weather Warning Extended – News Flash
This time last week it was thought the lively sea rolling into James Bay and Ruperts Bay would start to calm down around now – but the weather warning was extended this morning The north-westerly swell is now expected to…
Hugh James Solicitors to return to St Helena – News Flash.
Hugh James Solicitors will be seeing their St Helena clients next week. Gemma Osgood, who has always been part of the Hugh James team of clinical negligence solicitors covering the Sergio Villatoro case, arrives here on Saturday 25th January for…
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 technology in a two-month trial on St Helena…