Tag Archives: fishing

Voyage to investigate illegal fishing off Ascension: reporting ban on St Helena media is lifted

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Simon Pipe

A criminal investigation has been carried out into illegal fishing around Ascension Island. But the media on St Helena were banned from reporting on an investigatory expedition aboard the MFV Extractor until it was over (archive picture by Bruce Salt). … Continue reading →

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Fishing directors ‘declined council talks’ as vessel lay idle

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Simon Pipe

A lack of public information about the future of St Helena’s first offshore fishing vessel has been called “extremely disturbing” by a councillor – after months without a single fish being caught. Public funds helped to pay for the MFV Extractor, … Continue reading →

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Net saving? Ascension no-fishing zone could cost £3m – or not

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Simon Pipe

Creating one of the world’s biggest marine protection zones around Ascension Island could cost the UK about £3 million a year – at a Conservative estimate. The conservationist estimate, on the other hand, is only £400,000 a year. Click the … 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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How to catch a very big fish, the St Helena way

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Simon Pipe

The following video may not be of the best quality but if you’ve never seen St Helenians pole-fishing for tuna, it’s certainly an eye-opener. The ending may come as a surprise. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKnUFgeHScE

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Expert quit island three days after drink-drive ban

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Simon Pipe

Fisheries adviser Mark Brumbill was convicted of drink-driving only three days before leaving St Helena without serving out his contract, it has been confirmed. St Helena Government reported that “serious threats” had been made against his family when it announced … Continue reading →

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‘Threats’ blamed as family quits island (amended text)

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Simon Pipe

(This story has been amended in the light of emerging information that suggests that the unspecified threats against Mark Brumbill may well not relate to his work with the fishing industry) The expert brought in to build up St Helena’s … Continue reading →

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Trawler visit is first step to buying island boats, says Rob

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Simon Pipe

St Helena could build up its own fleet of off-shore trawlers if exploratory fishing off the island’s sea mounts is successful, according to enterprise chief Rob Midwinter. He said investors would demand proof that there were enough fish to catch … Continue reading →

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Watersports are on the horizon – for tourists and Saints

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Simon Pipe

Jamestown’s historic seafront is set to bustle with watersports activities when well-off tourists begin flying into the island from 2016 – and Saints could join the fun.  Yachtmaster Hedge Shuter told Saint FM listeners: “People are going to want to … Continue reading →

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Old ways pose risk to island food plan

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Simon Pipe

Stuck-in-the-mud growers have been cited as the main threat to plans for St Helena to produce more of its own food. “Inertia” and delay in changing ways of working are identified as a high risk to the island’s draft Growing … Continue reading →

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