Tag Archives: St Helena

Steady Eddie go… and come back

Posted on 20 June, 2013 by

Eddie Palmer spent seven years on St Helena as the British government’s adviser – and only seven weeks after he left, it’s been announced that he is coming back. At the time of his departure – apparently for good – … Continue reading →

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Doubts voiced as Napoleon death mask is auctioned

Posted on 19 June, 2013 by

A death mask of Napoleon Bonaparte is being auctioned by Bonham’s in London today (19 June 2013) with an expected price of £40,000 to £60,000 – but historian John Tyrrell has questioned its authenticity. The Bonhams online catalogue says it … Continue reading →

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Island’s eco warriors need a new chief. Salary: £43k

Posted on 18 June, 2013 by

A new person is being sought to lead the team protecting St Helena’s environment. The post is being advertised with a £43,000 salary, plus allowances – but the job description makes it clear the role will be demanding. It says: … Continue reading →

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Gravity Rush 2013: it’s a photo-finish

Posted on 18 June, 2013 by

Click the pic to see a gallery of shots by NEIL GEORGE from Jamestown’s first-ever kart racing event – including drivers getting splatted with wet sponges on the Bridge.

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18 June 1815: the date that changed St Helena for ever

Posted on 18 June, 2013 by

The 18th of June is not seen as a significant date on St Helena, but perhaps it should be: it’s the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which had immense ramifications for the island. Without it, Napoleon Bonaparte would not … Continue reading →

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Going downhill fast: Cable & Wireless claims kart trophy

Posted on 18 June, 2013 by

Seven improvised vehicles careered down the hill into Jamestown in St Helena’s first ever kart racing event, organised by the disability charity SHAPE. Cable & Wireless was declared the overall winner at the end of a series of races in … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: 5,000 tonnes of explosives and fuel by the shipload: why St Helena’s airport builders are careful with matches

Posted on 15 June, 2013 by

About 22 million litres of fuel and 5,000 tonnes of explosives will have been shipped out to St Helena for the island’s airport project by the time it is finished. The scale of the challenge is brought home in a … Continue reading →

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Graham returns to help sort water supply problems

Posted on 14 June, 2013 by

Water consultant Graham Doig will return to St Helena in early July 2013 – but his main job will not involve tackling the island’s severe shortage of supplies. St Helena Government has revealed details of his visit in response to … Continue reading →

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No flights from London? Woah, I’m going to Barbados…

Posted on 14 June, 2013 by

St Helena will lose out to luxury destinations such as The Maldives and Barbados if it does not have direct flights from Europe, one of the men behind a potential airline for the island has warned. The team setting up … Continue reading →

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Airline dream that began with a map on the kitchen floor

Posted on 14 June, 2013 by

Three pilots are setting up an airline to bid for the contract to fly to St Helena when its first airport opens in 2016. St Helena Online went to meet the man who dreamed up the project.  Captain Richard Brown … Continue reading →

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