Saint Helena Island Info
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Information about Saint Helena, the extraordinary island in the South Atlantic Ocean
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Happy to answer questions about our home.
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They/Them We block rude people.
November 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM
The best cartoons need neither dialogue nor captions.
November 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
On this day in 1899 (126 years ago): St Helena is linked to Cape Town by undersea telegraph cable.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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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November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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
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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November 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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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November 18, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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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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
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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November 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
• 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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November 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
What do you know about… Districts of St Helena: More than Administrative Divisions…
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November 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
What do you know about… The Heart Shaped Waterfall: A pleasant hike from the heart of Jamestown.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:35 AM
What do you know about… The Mule Yard: No longer a place for donkeys… now an entertainment venue!
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November 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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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November 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
What do you know about… Community Pages: Lots to learn about our island's Third Sector.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 AM
October 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Today’s featured sound: Peaceful Doves in Jamestown…from Birds
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(Follow the page link to listen.)
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October 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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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October 28, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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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October 27, 2025 at 7:29 AM