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Saint FM listeners urged to protest over ‘misuse’ of UK aid

Posted on 20 December, 2012 by

UK listeners to Saint FM have been urged to protest to their members of Parliament over the station being “driven out of business” with British tax-payers’ money. St Helena’s first and only fully-independent radio station announced on Wednesday, 19 December … Continue reading →

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Protected: Read the latest St Helena Independent on this website

Posted on 5 September, 2012 by

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Rules laid down for new radio stations – for now

Posted on 1 August, 2012 by

A battle for the airwaves has led St Helena Government to lay down temporary rules on how radio licences should be granted. It says it would be unfair to make applicants wait for a fully-researched policy to be in place. … Continue reading →

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What the nurse said to the governor: Andrew Gurr looks back

Posted on 26 June, 2012 by

When Andrew Gurr arrived on St Helena in 2007 as the first governor to be appointed through open competition, he found an island civil service that was financially adrift. It needed to undergo surgery – and so, later on, did … Continue reading →

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Media saga takes new twist as Mike plans more radio stations

Posted on 14 June, 2012 by

A move by Mike Olsson to launch new radio stations on St Helena, alongside Saint FM, has caused concern for councillors. A request from St Helena Media Productions for more slots on the airwaves was put on hold at the … Continue reading →

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Honeymoon Chair ‘would almost certainly have been condemned’

Posted on 16 May, 2012 by

The structure that collapsed over Jamestown’s much-loved Honeymoon Chair in April 2012 was already in a dangerous condition, according to an investigation. The weight of the bougainvillea plant over the seat had caused the concrete cladding to crack and let in … Continue reading →

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The paper that refused to die: St Helena Independent goes LIVE

Posted on 27 April, 2012 by

The St Helena Independent’s relaunch issue is now live on the internet, a month after it “closed down” in the face of competition from the government-funded Sentinel newspaper. Read it here. St Helena Online will supply news and features for … Continue reading →

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Media funding must be fair, says John – as MP holds debate

Posted on 24 April, 2012 by

The re-launch of the St Helena Independent – in competition with a government-funded rival – has prompted island blogger John Turner to oppose media subsidies. But in the UK, one Conservative MP has called for tax breaks and financial assistance … Continue reading →

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The St Helena Independent is back – this Friday

Posted on 23 April, 2012 by

A rescue package has been put together to bring back the St Helena Independent - just under a month after its “final” edition was published. The revived Indy will appear – in print and on the internet – on Friday, 27 April, 2012. … Continue reading →

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Chamber leaders are re-elected

Posted on 13 April, 2012 by

Stuart Moors is reported to have been comfortably re-elected as president of the St Helena Chamber of Commerce, with John Styles continuing as vice president. Brenda Moors and Pat Williams will serve as secretary and treasurer, and nine other members … Continue reading →

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