Tag Archives: Saint FM

Island ‘could not cope’ with plane crash, warns medic

Posted on 17 May, 2013 by

Medical teams on St Helena would struggle to cope with a major accident at the island’s new airport, a visiting doctor has warned. Dr Ahmad Risk, who has been qualified for 40 years, has acted as a healthcare consultant as … Continue reading →

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Rival radio stations go live on the web

Posted on 22 April, 2013 by

The battle for the airwaves on St Helena has spread to the internet, with both of the island’s radio stations beginning live web streaming in April 2013. SAMS Radio 1 Saint FM Community Radio

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Saint FM community group wins licence

Posted on 23 February, 2013 by

The group trying to revive St Helena’s first independent radio station has finally been granted a licence, after weeks of struggle. Initially the licence – costing £480 to cover four frequencies – will run for one year. Mike Olsson, former … Continue reading →

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Supporters switch on to Saint FM radio revival

Posted on 18 February, 2013 by

Supporters sign up to join the new organisation that’s reviving Saint FM radio station. The photograph of a promotional event in Jamestown on 16 February 2013 has been contributed by John Turner, who said: ”I think this tells the story”. Governor Mark Capes … Continue reading →

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Click to show your support for Saint FM

Posted on 18 February, 2013 by

The team reviving Saint FM is optimistic of being granted a licence within days. An online poll has been set up to gauge the level of support for streaming broadcasts on the internet - with a small annual fee to listen.  by Johnny Clingham … Continue reading →

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Saint FM ‘wins backing from councillors’

Posted on 15 February, 2013 by

The team attempting to revive Saint FM radio station appears to be close to success. But a government press release announcing the “launch” of the state-funded SAMS Radio 1 makes no mention of the bid, despite it apparently winning support from executive councillors. St … Continue reading →

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New radio group bids to revive Saint FM

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by

Efforts are being made to relaunch Saint FM – as a charity. Founder Mike Olsson, who closed the station on 21 December 2012, will not be a member of the management committee, but will produce the daily news bulletins and … Continue reading →

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Mishievous Mike advertises ‘rival’ for sale – and it’s not a joke

Posted on 29 December, 2012 by

Mike Olsson, who closed his Saint FM radio station on 21 December 2012, has advertised the station for sale – but made it look as if it’s his government-funded rival that’s on the market. But he’s entitled to do just that … Continue reading →

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A present to all readers: the sounds of a St Helena Christmas

Posted on 24 December, 2012 by

Radio St Helena was due to go off air at midnight on Christmas Day after 45 years on air. Hopes that the station’s final hours would be streamed on the internet have not been fulfilled. In the meantime, St Helena … Continue reading →

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‘Shops are silent. There’s disbelief’ – islanders mourn Saint FM

Posted on 23 December, 2012 by

“I just saw Bernice walk up the street.  Everybody, and I mean everybody, stopped her to ask two questions: ‘Why did it close?’ and, ‘How’s Mike?’” The day after St Helena’s independent radio station closed down, JOHN TURNER sent a personal … Continue reading →

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