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…
Saint FM cannot now broadcast the personal announcements for listeners. For now and to continue providing this service, this website will post birth, death, funeral and anniversary announcements as soon possible after being received. Please email your announcement to news@independent.sh…
One Team of Education Experts left St Helena Last Week – Another Two Teams Arrive This Weekend A team from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spent a week in St Helena to “assess the current suitability of primary…
A fire broke out at Horse Point Landfill on Tuesday and, while it was brought under control by Friday, it continues to smoulder and is being closely monitored. The fire occurred in the Green Waste Cell, where vegetation waste is…
Sergio Villatoro Bran continues to practice as a surgeon in Guatemala despite Judge Rupert Jones directing the Attorney General to inform the Guatemala health authorities of his criminal convictions in St Helena. The Independent reported last year, before Sergio was…
It looks like they are in deep conversation, Suggestions received will be published in next week’s Independent Email your suggestions to independent@helanta.co.sh Can you spot Worsley (the dog) keeping an eye on the Duke of Edinburgh? Photo credits St Helena…
