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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Britain could not recapture Falklands again, says general
General Sir Mike Jackson, the former head of the British Army who saw action in the Falklands War, has said Britain would not be able to recapture the islands if Argentina invaded again and secured Mount Pleasant air base. He … Continue reading
Saints add voices to broadband campaign
Saint Helenians are being asked to add their weight to the campaign to secure a high-speed internet link for their island. Here’s one contribution on the campaign website, from Johnny Clingham, an island blogger now exiled to the UK: ‘I’m … Continue reading
Falklands could help charities in Argentina – Branson
Falklands oil wealth could be shared with charities in Argentina, says the UK billionaire Sir Richard Branson. He makes the suggestion in a blog post filed from ‘beautiful Argentina’, in which he reflects on the brutality of the regime that … Continue reading
Napoleon gets a theme park (not in Longwood)
A theme park nicknamed ‘Napoleonland’ is planned in France, according to a report on the UK-based Mail Online website. It says visitors will be treated to daily re-enactments of the Battle of Waterloo, which led to the French emperor’s exile to … Continue reading
Escape plan put Boney in a barrel
Plans were made to carry Napoleon away from captivity at Longwood in a barrel, according to a new book reviewed on John Tyrrell’s blog, Reflections on A Journey to St Helena. He says The Emperor’s Last Campaign, by Emilio Ocampo, is … Continue reading
Final consultation launched on land use
A final round of consultation has begun on how land should be used and protected on St Helena. A new Land Development Control Plan is expected to be in place by April. St Helena Government says it’s a key part of efforts … Continue reading
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Island snippets, 28 January 2012
A Facebook page has been set up by Falklands United, to show support for islanders in the current diplomatic tensions. It’s here. Unwanted glass bottles are being crushed and turned into ornaments by a not-for-profit eco group on the British … Continue reading
The Week: contempt and distrust over Gibraltar and Falklands
Senior Foreign Office staff had a contemptuous attitude towards the citizens of the only British Overseas Territory in mainland Europe, according to a very punchy column by Crispin Black in The Week. He recalls how he represented the Cabinet Office at … Continue reading
The golden truth about aid to St Helena – or just a typing error?
Was the St Helena Independent hinting at something about the UK’s relationship with the island when it printed a rather charming typo? It appeared in a piece about St Helena’s currency, way back in September 2010 – I’ve just spotted … Continue reading
St Helena media, 28 January 2011
Lots of fun in the St Helena Independent this week, including a picture of an egg from Roddy Yon’s chicken farm that measured 90 mm – just short of a record. Julian Cairns-Wicks also has a witty pay-off line in … Continue reading
