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 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…
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…
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 appears to be re-generating with new branches and fresh leaves…
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 end of his 2-year contract, at Legislative Council on…
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 met at the seafront to start…
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. Aiden Leo and Scott Crowie took the wickets for…
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, Bernice, died Mike’s general health declined noticeably. On…
St Helena’s cricket team fly to Nigeria at the weekend to take part in the T20 World Cup sub-regional qualifier. The finals for this T20 will take place in 2026. Like martin Joshua and many others in St Helena, the…
After a series of court sessions, on Monday Michael Thorpe was found guilty of unlawfully destroying ‘Pepper’ the dog. The sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday at 2pm. In two Rulings, made in the magistrate’s court on Monday, the verdict of…
