Tag Archives: St Helena

RIP Nelson Mandela: islands fly flags at half-mast

Posted on 6 December, 2013 by

From Governor Mark Capes, St Helena: “I know that the news of Nelson Mandela’s death will be received with great sadness by the people of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha. During my visit to South Africa only … Continue reading →

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Britain promises to clear oil from torpedoed Darkdale

Posted on 5 December, 2013 by

A “catastrophic” oil leak from the wreck of the torpedoed RFA Darkdale has been declared inevitable within 25 years if no action is taken. Britain’s Ministry of Defence has now promised urgent steps to remove  the oil, to protect human … Continue reading →

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RFA Darkdale: wreck imposes ‘intolerable’ threat to island

Posted on 5 December, 2013 by

A long list of risks posed by the wreck of the torpedoed RFA Darkdale sets out grim prospects for St Helena if action is not taken. Two are rated “intolerable” and highly likely to arise. They are: “Catastrophic structural failure of … Continue reading →

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RFA Darkdale: delicate task of preventing another Oliva disaster

Posted on 5 December, 2013 by

Clearing oil from the wreck of the RFA Darkdale will be challenging and costly – but clearing up an environmental disaster would be worse. The Ministry of Defence is keen to avoid coping with an oil slick in mid-ocean, like … Continue reading →

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RFA Darkdale: Mystery of the torpedo that failed to explode

Posted on 5 December, 2013 by

The German submarine U-68 fired off four torpedoes at the RFA Darkdale, then sped quickly away to escape the attention of the gun crews positioned above Jamestown. The logbook recorded that all four struck home. But investigators from the Ministry … Continue reading →

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‘Island girl’ Kerisha masters the art of study

Posted on 4 December, 2013 by

Kerisha Stevens didn’t want to leave St Helena to earn a normal university degree – so she stayed home and got an even better one. She has been awarded a Master of Arts degree by the University of Leicester in … Continue reading →

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Creativity takes flight as airport hits half-way mark

Posted on 25 November, 2013 by

  Driving a digger back and forth, filling an entire valley with rubble to carry the runway for St Helena’s airport, may not seem the most artistic of jobs. But you can’t keep the St Helenian creative spirit down, it … Continue reading →

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Robert drives his way to top business prize

Posted on 24 November, 2013 by

Robert Peters has won St Helena’s Business of the Year prize, by capitalising on the heritage that has been seen as one of the island’s great attractions for future tourists. He received £250 for his History on Wheels business at the … Continue reading →

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Rower Sally heads for islands (the easy way)

Posted on 22 November, 2013 by

Sally Kettle’s friends could not understand why she was nervous about heading out to make a film about St Helena and its sister islands. After all, she is no stranger to the Atlantic Ocean: she has rowed across it twice. This … Continue reading →

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War veteran Cyril joins the march of Remembrance

Posted on 12 November, 2013 by

In Jamestown and on Horseguards Parade, the people of St Helena have paid their respects, once again, to the millions who served and fell in wartime. In London, Cyril Brooks marched proudly alongside his fellow islanders on 10 November 2013 – … Continue reading →

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