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Information about Saint Helena, the extraordinary island in the South Atlantic Ocean
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What do you know about… St Pauls District: The Heartland of St Helena…
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Map showing the location of the St Pauls District of St Helena
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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The best cartoons need neither dialogue nor captions.
Cartoon showing Donald Trump as the puppet of Putin
November 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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On this day in 1899 (126 years ago): St Helena is linked to Cape Town by undersea telegraph cable.
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Our part in the "Victorian Internet"
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The "Victorian Internet", including St Helena
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice
Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch – it’s the system
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November 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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On this day in 1784 (241 years ago): Clara Rich, one of the enslaved, is baptised at St. James’ Church. She will go on to found one of the island’s most successful schools.
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View of St. James' Church, Jamestown, St Helena in 1798 (Cornish)
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Am I the only one who has realised that the Epstein Files now being released have been carefully edited to ensure Trump is not mentioned? That's what they've been doing for the last 10 months.
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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On this day in 1914 (111 years ago): A thunderstorm is recorded over the island. So unusual it was noted in the official records!
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Lightening over St Helena, a very rare event.
November 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Today’s ‘Did you know?’… Although he carefully studied our nature Charles Darwin didn't find the Wirebird: "all the birds have been introduced within late years".
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Wirebird of St Helena
November 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Today's least-surprising headline?
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Israel breaching international law by limiting Gaza aid, says Unrwa official
Natalie Boucly says supplies are ready but only about half of what is needed is getting into territory
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November 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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On this day in 2019 (6 years ago): The South Atlantic Environmental Research Institute (SAERI) is launched to "support, promote and expand high-quality research on St Helena".
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Postcard showing endemic Cabbage Trees growing on St Helena
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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If you feel inclined to ask "What planet is he on?" the answer is "Sadly, this one."
Trump scolds air traffic controllers and blames rivals for economy in interview
President put forth his version of ‘Trump Care’ and insisted ‘we have the greatest economy we ever had’
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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This day in 1928 (97 years ago): The War Memorial in Jamestown, for those who died in World War 1, is unveiled for Remembrance Day.
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It now covers other conflicts.
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War Memorial in Jamestown, St Helena
November 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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• On this day in 1838 (187 years ago): The Mechanics And Friendly Benefits Society established.
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Before Social Security there were the Friendly Societies.
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Mechanics Hall, Jamestown, St Helena (now a private house)
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Like secrets? Read all about the St Helena Secret!
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November 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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What do you know about… Districts of St Helena: More than Administrative Divisions…
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Map showing the Districts of St Helena
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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What do you know about… The Heart Shaped Waterfall: A pleasant hike from the heart of Jamestown.
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View of the Heart Shaped Waterfall
November 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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What do you know about… The Mule Yard: No longer a place for donkeys… now an entertainment venue!
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Event at the Mule Yard, Jamestown, St Helena
November 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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On this day in 2006 (19 years ago): Radio St Helena Day is revived after a gap of seven years.
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Before streaming this was a big thing!
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Postage Stamp featuring Radio St Helena
November 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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What do you know about… Community Pages: Lots to learn about our island's Third Sector.
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Image os a St Helena community event
November 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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See what’s happening on St Helena this NOVEMBER…
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Rainbow, over Jamestown, St Helena
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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What do you know about… Guns: we have quite a lot of them, all old...
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Old gun outside the Courthouse, Jamestown, St Helena
October 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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Today’s featured sound: Peaceful Doves in Jamestown…from Birds
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Peaceful Doves in Jamestown, St Helena
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Introduction ⋅ Saint Helena Island Info ⋅ About St Helena, in the South Atlantic Ocean
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October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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On this day in 1927 (98 years ago): The 1919 Ordinance, prohibiting all motorised transport on St Helena, is repealed. Our first car arrives soon after.
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First car on St Helena, an Austin 7.
October 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Today’s featured item from the Top 20 Things To Do: Walk up Diana’s Peak. See lots of endemics, and the whole island from the top!
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Flagstaff and The Barn from Diana's Peak, St Helena
October 27, 2025 at 7:29 AM