www.reuters.com/world/asia-p... If I found myself being endorsed by Trump I would immediately withdraw from the election and leave the country, if not the planet!

On this day in 2018 (8 years ago): The iconic RMS St Helena (1990-2018) arrives from Ascension Island for her final call at St Helena. sainthelenaisland.info/rms.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

Today’s ‘Did you know?’… The ‘St Helena High’ is absolutely nothing to do with drugs… sainthelenaisland.info/yachting.htm... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

I predict that, by the time of the Midterms, Trump & his crew will have provoked America to rioting in the streets, so that he can declare a national emergency, seize emergency powers, suspend the Constitution and cancel the elections. (Save this post for later. File under "I told you so".)

On this day in 1677 (349 years ago): Edmond Halley visits and observes the positions of 341 stars in the Southern hemisphere; one of our many famous visitors. sainthelenaisland.info/famousvisito... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

This is how you rig democracy ... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Today’s ‘Did you know?’… The Boer PoWs were buried in a Baptist cemetery because the Anglicans declared them ‘heathens’ and ‘enemies of The Crown’ and refused to bury them sainthelenaisland.info/historicbuil... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena

On this day in 2013 (13 years ago): Significant numbers of Whale Sharks are observed in James Bay. This is the first time such numbers have been reported. Here every year, you MUST see them! sainthelenaisland.info/whalesharks.... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #DestinationStHelena

Dollar reels near four-year low after blow from Trump comments www.reuters.com/business/dol...

In six violent encounters, evidence contradicts Trump officials' narratives www.reuters.com/world/us/evi... COMMENT: Only six?

If you want the holiday of a lifetime, go boating in the eastern Pacific ... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

On this day in 2013 (13 years ago): Passengers on the cruise ship MS Sinfonia rebel when the captain says the sea is too rough to land them. He changes his mind. sainthelenaisland.info/cruiseshipda... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

On this day in 1704 (322 years ago): Dr. John Kerr, the chaplain, accused of stirring up dissent & being a drunk. sainthelenaisland.info/titbits.htm#... "Troublesome Priests" were quite a problem then! #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

On this day in 1815 (211 years ago): The Schooner ‘Saint Helena’ arrives for use by the St Helena Government, the first island ship to carry the name St Helena. sainthelenaisland.info/firstrms.htm... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

What do you know about… Getting Here: How to travel to St Helena… sainthelenaisland.info/gettinghere.... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

Trump has carpet bagged Venezuela, and he's about to carpet bag Greenland. Where will he annexe next? Maybe Britain?

What do you know about… Bees and Beekeeping: …and don’t forget the honey… sainthelenaisland.info/bees.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

What do you know about… Yachting: We are a convenient stopover in the South Atlantic… sainthelenaisland.info/yachting.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

On this day in 2016 (10 years ago): A spectacular cloud formation seen over St Helena. Contrary to widespread expectations it does not precede an Alien Invasion) sainthelenaisland.info/weather.htm#... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

See what’s happening on St Helena this JANUARY… sainthelenaisland.info/thisyear.htm... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

On this day in 1974 (52 years ago): Matty John, perhaps the best loved folk singer in the island’s history, dies on St Helena. sainthelenaisland.info/characters.h... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

Happy New Year to all from Saint Helena Island Info sainthelenaisland.info/newyear.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

On this day in 2018 (7 years ago): The first same-sex wedding takes place on St Helena, hosted by the Governor at Plantation House. sainthelenaisland.info/weddings.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

What do you know about… Music on St Helena: Much more than just ‘Country’ music … sainthelenaisland.info/music.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

Today’s featured page: Myths Debunked!: Everybody knows that… but most of it isn't true! sainthelenaisland.info/myths.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

Whatever you celebrate over the next few days, have a happy one from Saint Helena Island Info. sainthelenaisland.info/christmas.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

On this day in 2010 (15 years ago): The new trail to The Heart Shaped Waterfall is officially opened. sainthelenaisland.info/heartshapedw... It's a great hike! #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... 93% of the redacted words have five letters... 😊

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... Now we want the UN-REDACTED files - the ones where "Trump" hasn't been blacked out.

On this day in 1710 (315 years ago): Works are completed on the expansion of Mundens Battery. Our historic forts are fascinating to explore! sainthelenaisland.info/forts.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

I fear I might be kicked off this system. I keep getting a message saying the "laws in your region" require me to prove my age. I know for a fact that there are no such laws in my region but I don't see any way to tell the system to check that and stop being so stupid.

On this day in 2021 (4 years ago): Pilling School’s 10th Festival of Lights takes place in Jamestown. Tonight will be the 14th! sainthelenaisland.info/christmas.ht... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

On this day in 1999 (26 years ago): Due to shipping problems the island actually runs out of cigarettes - for two days. sainthelenaisland.info/communicatio... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

What do you know about… Radio on St Helena: A surprisingly large number of stations for such a small population… sainthelenaisland.info/radio.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

www.theguardian.com/us-news/live... I'm saddened. I'm not surprised.

On this day in 2016 (9 years ago): in the IUCN’s annual list of Species-at-risk The Wirebird moves from Critically Endangered to Vulnerable; a success for conservation efforts. sainthelenaisland.info/wirebird.htm #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena

On this day in 1979 (46 years ago): Treated water is available for the first time on St Helena. Residents complain that they don’t like the taste. Many still do! sainthelenaisland.info/water.htm#en... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

Just don't bother - there are so many far more interesting and much safer places to go. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

On this day in 1873 (152 years ago): Governor Hudson Janisch sworn in, St Helena's (so far) only island-born Governor. sainthelenaisland.info/governor.htm... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

On this day in 2015 (10 years ago): The island’s Equality & Human Rights Commission is formally opened, to coincide with World Human Rights Day. sainthelenaisland.info/humanrights.... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

Is anybody surprised by this? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

On this day in 1857 (168 years ago): Longwood House, Napoleon's last residence, is transferred to French ownership, as it remains today. sainthelenaisland.info/longwoodhous... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

What do you know about… Family And Friends: How to find people living (or who lived) on St Helena… sainthelenaisland.info/familyandfri... #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena

(To an American:) Question: from where do you get your news? Answer: Abroad