Thanks Khaya 👍 You can see pictures from Jodi's first modelling shoot with us in April 2016, here: whatthesaintsdidnext.com/first-time-modelling-beautiful-jodi-from-st-helena/ 😊

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Population data shows 4,120 people on island in Feb 2024. Of this total, 2,076 were male, 2,044 were female. So almost an even split.

Hi arif, thanks for visiting our channel. We don't have any plans to do an Indonesian translation at this time.

Hi Kerry, the Joshua name is still well represented on the island. The phone directory lists 38 entries, which suggests there will be quite a few more actual individuals with that name. Thanks for stopping by our channel. Hope you do get to make that visit from Australia one day. If you're going to be needing holiday accommodation, make sure check out Travel St Helena: travelsthelena.com/ Cheers 😊

Not anymore. Although he died on St Helena in 1821 and was buried here, his body was exhumed and removed to Les Invalides in Paris, France, in 1840. However, his tomb on St Helena and Longwood House where he was held captive are now both French property and well maintained as museum attractions. You may find this article about Longwood House of interest, from our blog: whatthesaintsdidnext.com/longwood-house-st-helena-final-home-of-napoleon/ Thanks for visiting our channel 😊

Thanks for the comment, Budabaii 👍 Hope you do get to make that visit. If you do, check out Travel St Helena for a great range of holiday accommodation options on the island: travelsthelena.com/ Best wishes from St Helena 😊

Hi Tu Chenz, thanks for checking out our video 👍 Napoleon died on St Helena in 1821 where he was entombed and remained until 1840, when his body was removed to France where it now rests in Les Invalides, Paris. His empty Tomb on St Helena is, today, a very popular tourist attraction, as is Longwood House, his last residence. 😊

Cost of living for most people is generally high, on St Helena. With most goods, including food, being imported, this adds to the all round costs. It's tough, but people manage.

Cheers Valerie 👍thanks for the comment and stopping by the channel 😊

Yes, Napoleon's body is now in Les Invalides, Paris. This video shows a ceremony on St Helena, at The Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, on 15 October 2015, exactly 200 years since the Frenchman arrived on the island. It was to mark a significant moment in the island's history along with French dignitaries, the Island's Governor and members of the public. There is also an annual ceremony held on 5 May at The Tomb to commemorate Napoleon's death.

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Thanks LoHar 👍Flights to St Helena are every Saturday, flying from Johannesburg 😊 hope you get to visit one day. If you do start making plans, make sure check out Travel St Helena for holiday accommodation on the island: travelsthelena.com/ Best wishes from St Helena

Hey Nuno, it was indeed the Portuguese who discovered St Helena, in 1502. Over the years ships from various countries would stop by for rest and water, however, no one actually settled the island until the British did so, in 1659. Thanks for stopping by our channel and for your comment. All the best from St Helena 😊

Thanks so much, Paul 👍Glad you enjoyed it😊

😂😂 Hopefully we won't be needing arrestor cables anytime soon! TBH, now the airport has been operating for seven years and we get to see the flight in/out every week, it's actually not all that dramatic at all, compared to some of the airports we've seen on KZfaq from other places. There have been a couple of RAF C-17 landings since this was filmed, so the 757 no longer holds the title of largest aircraft to land at St Helena. Thanks for stopping by our channel and your comment 👍

Hi Shaun, thanks for stopping by our channel and your feedback 👍 Would love to visit Hawaii to verify your observation 😊 Best wishes from St Helena.

Hi Steffi, thanks for checking out our channel and your comment 👍Always great to hear of people learning about St Helena for the first time. Cheers 😊

We will wait for you, Maria ❤️ St Helena really does offer the opportunity to 'unplug' from the world and reflect. A few times a week, in the late afternoons, we usually hike to a place called Cox's Battery, sit on the cliff top and just take in the amazing ocean view in front of us, in complete solitude. Very peaceful and good for the soul. Hope to see you here one day 👍Best wishes from St Helena 😊

Yes, Airlink have been providing the service to St Helena since the airport opened in 2017.

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Hi Nurul, yes, we have internet services on St Helena provided by Sure South Atlantic. 👍 Until recently internet came via an expensive satellite link with limited bandwidth, so speeds were extremely slow and data packages were limited. In October 2023, the Island’s digital link switched from a satellite to the Equiano fibre-optic, undersea cable, which has significantly enhanced the internet service for consumers, including affordable, unlimited data plans for the first time. You will much more about telecommunications and other 'Useful Information' here: sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh/useful-information/ Thanks for viewing the video and your comment 😊

Hi @PatrickHenry-zf2cc, thanks for the feedback 👍Yes, no better way to share what's happening than with a video 😊

Thanks for viewing the video and your comment, @altarique123 👍Cheers! 😊

Thanks for the comment, @altarique123 👍

Hi @simmilimmi5383, interesting question. We would say 'indifference' is probably the word that sums up local feelings toward Napoleon. Thanks for stopping by the channel - Iceland is on our 'would love to' list for a photography/filmmaking visit someday 😊

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Hi Keith, thanks for checking out our channel and your comment. As far as we understand, Napoleon was not very impressed with St Helena and did not enjoy living (being held) in Longwood. However, when he first arrived on the island, Longwood House was not yet ready, so he spent the first two months living at The Briars. The cool climate and quiet location there suited the emperor. He particularly enjoyed the company of his hosts, the Balcombes, and strolling the surrounding gardens. His time at the Briars is said to be his happiest on St Helena. whatthesaintsdidnext.com/the-napoleon-st-helena-history-remembered-200-years-on/ “The only good thing about St Helena is the coffee,” Napoleon supposedly proclaimed. He was an avid coffee lover and a great fan of the island’s green-tipped Bourbon Arabica beans.

Hi @Jp-do9ny, you may be interested to know there are five 'Mittens' names listed in the local phone directory, so the family name is still on the island and most likely related to you as well. How about that! Hope you get to make a visit someday. Thanks for visiting our channel and your comment. Cheers 😊

Hi Richard, it depends on what you mean re flights? There remain, unfortunately, the possibility of delays and postponements due to unfavourable weather at St Helena, which as we saw during 2023, can happen at any time of the year. Generally this means persistent low cloud and poor visibility for landing. Will try to get hold of some hard data for you. But otherwise, the service provider, Airlink, do an excellent job of operating the flights. Thanks for viewing the video and your comment 👍

@@whatthesaintsdidnext Yes thank you so Airlink is the airline that is flying in and out of St Helena.

Yes, that's right. Airlink operate a weekly flight (Saturdays) from Johannesburg to St Helena using an Embraer E190, 98-seater aircraft👍 There is useful travel info regarding flights, on Travel St Helena: travelsthelena.com/useful-information/ The Airlink flight/aircraft features in our Air Traffic Control video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNCqg7qCx7THdWg.html Hope that's helpful, Richard. Cheers 😊

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Hi Bill, yes, it really is quite impressive how the Project has been able to coordinate so much expertise from all over to work on this. Already, from the exposure trips that our own local team have been on, it's clear everyone is learning skills and conservation techniques from each other, which is brilliant 😊

Hi Ndirangu, thanks for visiting and the feedback 👍We do have a few videos from the airport on our channel, which you may find interesting. We've selected 3 for you 😊✈️ The first 757 landing at St Helena has some good landing & take-off footage: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r-CIhbmLzJiYkZs.html We produced a documentary on behalf of the airport, on the role of the Air Traffic Controller: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNCqg7qCx7THdWg.html And, one more (although there are a few others), this is the runway designator changeover which was something we never knew about before, but were lucky enough to film: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrqljal7y8jbfKs.html Cheers 😎

@@whatthesaintsdidnext Hi 👋, thanks for the links but I've already watched them cause I'm a subscriber to your channel 😂

Ah, that's great to hear, Ndirangu, thank you for subscribing 👍❤ We don't have another airport film in the works at the moment, however, we do carry out survey filming work for the airport from time to time, so we are always keeping an eye out for another topic. Perhaps we will have to think about an update film soon 😊

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Hi ROKS DZ, great to hear from Algeria 👍thanks for stopping by and viewing our video 😊

Thanks for the feedback, @Lifeinbelize 👍thanks for watching.

Hey @marten6578, thanks for checking out the video 👍it was St Helena winter time when we filmed this, as you can tell by all the layers the guys are wearing 😊

It really was, Malti 😊 Once we heard it was coming we were all looking the aircraft type up and there was so much anticipation. When it arrived that first time we were all so impressed with how easily it landed. The Titan Airways 757 kept the island connected throughout the Covid crisis, plus it provided direct flights to UK, so it is very fondly remembered by islanders.

Hi Naushad, thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it. 😊 Hope you get to make that visit to the island soon. You will find good travel information plus a full range of holiday accommodation on Travel St Helena: travelsthelena.com/ All the best from St Helena

Good to hear, Bruno 👍best wishes from St Helena 😊

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Hi @JohnPanto, yes, unfortunately the island has failed to implement a practical and effective public transport system so private vehicles have become essential for getting around. Although the island's footprint is quite small, (47 sq miles) the terrain is all mountainous, which makes walking or cycling a challenging way to get around. Although Jamestown looks particularly congested during working hours on weekdays, elsewhere on the island is quite different and traffic volumes are very low. You may well enjoy our 'Driving on St Helena' video which gives a better sense of roads/traffic outside of town: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atNzf8qBvs--YoE.html Thanks for your comment, all the best from St Helena 😊

Hey Mads, that's a new and interesting question, not something we've thought about before. According to Wikipedia there are at least 53 around the world, including St Helena 😊

Thanks for the feedback, @Arawak9, that's good to hear 👍 Our narrator, Richard, is a professional who provided the voice-over service for us 😊

Hey @machinelearng, we tend not to get anything too extreme. Even lightning is quite rare to see, perhaps once every 7 years if we're lucky and then it's right out on the horizon. Situated in the tropics St Helena’s climate is kept cool by the south-easterly trade winds. Temperatures are generally comfortable year-round, and can reach highs of 30C in the summer and lows of 13C during winter. February is normally the hottest month and August the coolest. In fact, August is generally considered to be one of the worst of the winter months as has 'affectionately' been nicknamed, 'Scruffy August' whatthesaintsdidnext.com/st-helena-weather-scruffy-august-blues/ Thanks for stopping by our channel and the comment 👍😊

Sounds good, William👍good luck, hope you do. Flights are weekly (Saturdays) from Johannesburg, South Africa which you book directly with Airlink✈️. For holiday accommodation on island, go to travelsthelena.com/ Best wishes from St Helena 😊

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Hi Billy, thanks for the comment and checking out our video 👍 Basically, the answer to your question is yes. The official advice on immigration is here: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/immigration/ Most fruit grows on the island but very little, if any, is done on a commercial basis. Mostly people have different fruit trees in there gardens. Bananas grow easily here, mostly in the upper contours. Mangoes are plentiful in Jamestown. Tungi, or cactus, grows wild and we do eat the fruit, although this isn't as popular as it once was: whatthesaintsdidnext.com/how-to-eat-prickly-pear-tungi-st-helena-style/ Loquats, medlems, guavas... these grow wild and easily. There are a few apple, peach and plum trees, although not as plentiful as previous years. Here's another blog post you may enjoy: whatthesaintsdidnext.com/sandy-bay-most-beautiful-district-on-st-helena/ Cheers for now 😊

@@whatthesaintsdidnext I want to move to this beautiful island.Can you advise me how to move there,I am a 67 year old US expat

@@BillyCag-zh1go Hi Billy, it's not something we feel knowledgeable enough to advise on the details/process ourselves. Your best approach would be to make contact via official govt immigration channels, via the link we gave you earlier. The Public Service Jobs website also has some good pages/information about moving to St Helena, what to bring, local services etc., have a look through here: sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh/moving/ The Property Finder website lists residential sales: www.propertyfinder.sh/listings/property-for-sale/ We would caution however, the dynamics of living here as opposed to being a short-term tourist are quite different, the isolation is not for everyone. If you're serious you may want to consider a visit first to get a sense of the place which may help in your decision making? For holiday accommodation, go here: travelsthelena.com/ Anyway, good luck, hope this is helpful. All be best from St Helena 👍😊

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Hi @luismanuel2612, it's a Shrove Tuesday tradition going back many years, organised every year by the Anglican Church. The event stems from Christians making pancakes as a treat and to use up remaining ingredients in the kitchen before the start of Lent. Although a few people on island still observe Lent, the pancake race on Shrove Tuesday endures more as a community event and as you can see from the video, is still well attended and is a lot of fun for young and not-so-young alike 😊 Thanks so much for viewing the video and your comment, all the best from St Helena 🌅👍

Thanks for the comment, @tulioleal 👍we had to look up what 'spooling' was so we now have another aviation term to use in future blogs/posts 😊 Cheers

Thanks for that feedback, Ed 😊We were actually in Sandy Bay yesterday having some Wranghams Coffee which was amazing, but good to hear it's being appreciated outside our shores. (We've visited that covered market in Oxford) You may have seen our blog post on St Helena coffee, being produced by Solomons, also in Sandy Bay: whatthesaintsdidnext.com/st-helena-coffee-growing-one-of-the-worlds-best/

You're welcome, Duncan, thanks for the feedback 👍Our first time departing from OR Tambo we pushed out trolley all around the concourses to find the ramps, not realising there were lifts right there! Felt a bit silly for sure 😊