Monthly Archives: December 2014

Big waves: the Governor’s Cup race gets under way

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Simon Pipe

Seventeen yachts battled huge waves at the start of the 2014/15 Governor’s Cup yacht race between South Africa and St Helena on 27 December 2014. The trimaran Banjo – first across the finish line two years ago – was leading … Continue reading →

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The Saints who will be lighting candles this Christmas, because they can’t afford electricity: a councillor’s tale

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Simon Pipe

Many old people on St Helena will spend Christmas in poverty, too poor even to pay for electric lighting, the island’s Legislative Council has heard. The Honourable BRIAN ISAAC told of their troubles at the December 2014 sitting of the … Continue reading →

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Christmas reflection on a year of tribulations and triumphs

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Simon Pipe

Sean Burns, the Acting Governor of St Helena, has issued the following Christmas message:  When we found out that we were coming to St Helena, our friends on Tristan assured us of a warm welcome. We were not disappointed. It … Continue reading →

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Trevor O Thomas: a tribute from a friend

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Simon Pipe

Trevor Otto Thomas did not hesitate when the call came to go to the aid of a yacht crew, drifting rudderless in heavy seas, far out into the ocean. He helped save their lives. Three months later, no one was able … Continue reading →

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Work halts as remains are found in slave valley

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Simon Pipe

A human grave was disturbed during roadworks in Rupert’s Valley, St Helena Government has reported. Remains are likely to be those of liberated Africans, brought ashore when the island was used as a base for captured slave-running ships. Basil Read, … Continue reading →

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