St Helena is unique in so many different ways, but one of our key claims to fame is being home to over 500 endemic species of flora, fauna, fish and invertebrate, which combine to make up one third of all the British Overseas Territories’ endemic...
As St Helena awaits the commencement of commercial flights we take a look at some of the accommodation providers who have served visitors from the RMS St Helena, and who are now getting ready for the access changes. This week we shine a light on...
Captain of one of the last working royal mail ships in the world is an impressive title. With the RMS St Helena set to depart for the last time in February 2018, we decided to get to know her newest Captain, Adam Williams. Adam started his...
It has been an exciting week for St Helena with the news that St Helena Government (SHG) has signed an agreement with SA Airlink (Airlink) to provide scheduled commercial air services to St Helena Island. When will flights to St Helena commence? Over the coming weeks, Airlink...
Veteran St Helena broadcaster Anthony ‘Tony’ Leo was on board for the RMS St Helena’s final voyage to the UK in May/June 2016. Now, one year on, he is ready to share the story of the RMS and her crew with the world in his latest...
We love our sport on St Helena and love travelling to compete in international sporting events. In June, St Helena joined 23 teams from around the world in Gotland, Sweden, to compete in the XVII NatWest Island Games. Our athletes’ endeavours were unequalled from the get...
Last year one of the RMS St Helena’s most familiar faces jumped ship and switched from purser to Assistant Customer Service Manager at the island’s iconic Post Office building. This week we sit down with Alan Bennett to chat postal service and trips to Tristan...
Catherine Man arrived on St Helena in October 2016 to take up the position of Senior Veterinary Officer. In her new role she’s responsible for providing care and treatment for all animals on island, including the tortoises at Plantation House. We chat to her about...
Experience Latin America (ELA) took place for the fourth consecutive year on the 32nd floor of 40 Bank Street in Canary Wharf, which offered everyone attending the event panoramic views over London. In 2016 attendees were able to watch the RMS St Helena coming up...
Both the RMS St Helena and St Helena have been shortlisted in the Cruise International Awards 2017, the UK’s most prestigious cruise industry awards. The RMS St Helena has once again been shortlisted in the Cruise Line category for ‘Best for Adventure’. The island’s lifeline is...