#Didyouknow that Boer Prisoners of War first arrived in James Bay in April 1900? 

You can still visit the site where they lived today, which is now a great place to spot Wirebirds. 

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Today marks the 250th anniversary of the completion of St James’ Church (1774). 

The church is known as the oldest Anglican Church in the southern hemisphere. 

📷 Des Jacobs 

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Discover more about one of the remotest islands on Earth. 
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The easy chatter of Saint dialect, people greeting each other, children playing freely and happily, a healthy-work life balance and strong family values are often the reason why there is a smile on St Helena. 😊
📷 Mathias Falcone
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St Helena is celebrating locally, marine awareness week highlighting the work of the Government's marine team and the ongoing Blue Belt work. The ocean is a part of #StHelena 's culture, traditions and livelihoods have been passed down over generations. 🌊🐟
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Great to hear Dan Nicholl enjoyed the St Helena experience. #StHelena #StHelena island #breathoffreshairair

South African history, St. Helena present, and a quicksilver blend of terrain and aesthetic: full day exploring the island, and it’s neverending list of charm and lore. Thanks Aaron Legg for an exceptional introduction to an extraordinary place. St Helena Tourism Airlink

This week, we were thrilled to greet two cruises and see our capital bustling with visitors. 🎉 

One recent visitor described St Helena as 'the most remote and comfortable island in the world.'

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#Didyouknow #StHelena is one of the remotest islands on Earth. Sitting 1,200 miles from Africa and 1,800 miles from South America.

✈️Flights operate between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and the island.

flyairlink.com/en-za/flights-…

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The Base Collective’s Jethro Kiernan shared his adventures on St Helena. 

Check out his article and stunning photos to see why he can’t wait to return, base-mag.com/st-helena-the-…

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There is something about catching a sunrise that brings you peace, a chance for possibilities. ☀️

Xtreme Adventures have been offering sunrise tours to connect with nature, to appreciate its beauty. 

📷 Tracey Williams & Craig Scipio 

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Direct Flights from Cape Town, Festival of Walking & Winning a Trip of a lifetime. Fun and exciting times ahead for #StHelena .
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📷 Ed Thorpe
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This morning HRH The Duke of Edinburgh toured Longwood House, Napoleon’s home in exile. Napoleon was initially buried on the island after his death, with his body later being repatriated to France in 1840.

Learn more: bit.ly/48XF7MY

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has arrived on our remote British Overseas Territory today, and one of his first stops was of course meeting 192-year-old Jonathan the Tortoise, the oldest living land animal in the world! The Royal Family
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Do you know how to #BeGentleToGiants ?

Teaming up with St Helena National Trust we are campaigning to protect whale sharks from the negative effects of marine encounters.

Swimming with whale sharks is an extraordinary experience, find out how to swim safely 👉 ow.ly/qqUS50QrPwx

St Helena, 4,500 miles from England and 1,200 miles from West Africa, once described as being “further away from anywhere else in all the world' and where #Napoleon had his last 'battle'. 

Now a sub-tropical paradise waiting to be explored.  

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🌍 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards: Cape Town has been voted the most desirable city in the world.  Partner your visit to Cape Town to the stunning island of #StHelena .

Cape Town flights will begin in December 2024 - March 2025.✈️🌴

📷 Mathias Falcone 

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