St Helena child abuse: 'a lot of dark things do happen on this island'
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St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 8 - (06/06/15)
This week on Saint Helena Local TV broadcast:
Police introduce new technologies
The St Helena police force have reacted and undertaken recommendations put forward by the Lucy faithful report.
Martin Joshua talks about gravity rush
The deadline for entry form for this year’s gravity rush event has passed.
Airport fire fighters head to South Africa for training
The airport firefighting team are currently preparing for a ten-week stay in Johannesburg.
Long queues for final RMS tickets
On Tuesday morning the pavement outside the Solomon’s shipping office was
Bustling with people trying to get tickets for the final voyages of the RMS to
Ascension Island, Tristan da Cunha and the UK.
A wet and windy start to the 2015 football season
South Atlantic Media Services (SAMS) have together with Vision Media started the production of weekly news round-up of events happening on the remote Island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. The Island whose population is around 4000 people has a long and varied history, however life did not stop when Napoleon died. See for yourself.
South Atlantic Media Services or SAMS for short is one of the Islands main suppliers of News and already produces two local radio stations and a weekly Newspaper. All available on their website.
Vision Media Ltd is a locally run video production company on St Helena. The one man company (Richard Moors) has produced a variety of videos ranging from private commissions to commercials and events coverage and now together with SAMS he is producing the Islands first ever weekly news program.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
news@sams.sh
or
visionmedia.sh@gmail.com
Saint Helena is a tropical island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4000 km east of Rio de Janeiro. It is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (10 by 5 mi) and has a population of 4,255 (2008 census). It was named after Saint Helena of Constantinople.
The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502. One of the most remote islands in the world, it was for centuries an important stopover for ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. Napoleon was imprisoned there in exile by the British, as were Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo (for leading a Zulu army against British rule) and more than 5,000 Boers taken prisoner during the Second Boer War.
Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation, and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the conceptualization of the processes of environmental change and helped establish the roots of environmentalism.
Saint Helena is Britain's second oldest remaining British Overseas Territory, after Bermuda.
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 6 - (23/05/15)
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 5 - (15/05/15)
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 4 - (08/05/15)
Saint Helena South Atlantic Media Services St Helena's News Week 3 (01/05/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 2 - (24/04/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News Week 1 (17/04/15)
St Helena child abuse: 'a lot of dark things do happen on this island'
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 6 - (23/05/15)
This week on Saint Helena Local TV broadcast:
ATLANTIC STAR ANNOUNCE NEW FLIGHTS TO THE UK
SHORT VISIT OF TALL SHIP, BARK EUROPA
20 YEARS OF GROWING ST HELENA COFFEE
END OF CRICKET SEASON REPORT
AND ST HELENA CELEBRATES NATIONAL DAY
Saint Helena is a tropical island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4000 km east of Rio de Janeiro. It is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (10 by 5 mi) and has a population of 4,255 (2008 census). It was named after Saint Helena of Constantinople.
The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502. One of the most remote islands in the world, it was for centuries an important stopover for ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. Napoleon was imprisoned there in exile by the British, as were Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo (for leading a Zulu army against British rule) and more than 5,000 Boers taken prisoner during the Second Boer War.
Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation, and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the conceptualization of the processes of environmental change and helped establish the roots of environmentalism.
Saint Helena is Britain's second oldest remaining British Overseas Territory, after Bermuda.
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 5 - (15/05/15)
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 4 - (08/05/15)
Saint Helena South Atlantic Media Services St Helena's News Week 3 (01/05/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 2 - (24/04/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News Week 1 (17/04/15)
St Helena child abuse: 'a lot of dark things do happen on this island'
St. Helena - The Heart of the South Atlantic
St Helena Island 2014
ST HELENA ISLAND - jewel in the south atlantic
St Helena Tourism | 15°55'76.91S 5°47'0.38W
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 3 (01/05/15)
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 3 - (01/05/15)
This week on Saint Helena Island: We have a new modern hotel on the Island, a reopened landmark, some complicated court cases finally explained and a visit to the new Warf under construction. In addition we have found some very old footage of the Queen of England as she visited 68 years ago.
This weekly news program is the result of a partnership between South Atlantic Media Services and Vision Media. These two Local Island businesses have joined forces to bring you the very first weekly news program.
Saint Helena is a tropical island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4000 km east of Rio de Janeiro. It is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (10 by 5 mi) and has a population of 4,255 (2008 census). It was named after Saint Helena of Constantinople.
The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502. One of the most remote islands in the world, it was for centuries an important stopover for ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. Napoleon was imprisoned there in exile by the British, as were Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo (for leading a Zulu army against British rule) and more than 5,000 Boers taken prisoner during the Second Boer War.
Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation, and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the conceptualization of the processes of environmental change and helped establish the roots of environmentalism.
Saint Helena is Britain's second oldest remaining British Overseas Territory, after Bermuda.
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 2 - (24/04/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News Week 1 (17/04/15)
St Helena child abuse: 'a lot of dark things do happen on this island'
St. Helena - The Heart of the South Atlantic
St Helena Island 2014
ST HELENA ISLAND - jewel in the south atlantic
St Helena Tourism | 15°55'76.91S 5°47'0.38W
Freedom of Movement - Saint Helena Island
Filmed & Edited by:
Jacques Crafford
Actor:
Darren Peens
Words written by:
Sabine Bittle
Voice Artist:
Craig Ross
Sound Design:
Zing Audio
Final Mix:
Darren Peens
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 7 - (29/05/15)
This week on Saint Helena Local TV broadcast:
Mobile phone service on island soon:
SURE south Atlantic are currently in the process of preparing the island’s infrastructure for the onset of mobile phones later in the year.
Developments in the sea rescue service:
The sea rescue service which is developing and expanding in conjunction with the opening of the airport next year, will also provide support for sea rescue operations which are not tied to air traffic
Fun day at Prince Andrew School:
Despite a wet and windy start on bank holiday Monday, there was a fun day at Francis plain to celebrate 25 years of Prince Andrew School being opened.
Broken record at saint FM:
Last weekend on saint FM, les Baldwin tried to break a marathon DJ session record set by tony Leo. Previously tony had set a record of twenty-seven hours when he raised funds for the station.
And in sports, the presidents cup golf tournament
South Atlantic Media Services (SAMS) have together with Vision Media started the production of weekly news round-up of events happening on the remote Island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. The Island whose population is around 4000 people has a long and varied history, however life did not stop when Napoleon died. See for yourself.
South Atlantic Media Services, or SAMS for short, is one of the Islands main suppliers of News and already produces two local radio stations and a weekly Newspaper. all available on their website.
Vision Media Ltd is a locally run video production company on St Helena. The one man company (Richard Moors) has produced a variety of videos ranging from private commissions to commercials and events coverage and now together with SAMS he is producing the Islands first ever weekly news program.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
news@sams.sh
or
visionmedia.sh@gmail.com
Saint Helena is a tropical island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4000 km east of Rio de Janeiro. It is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (10 by 5 mi) and has a population of 4,255 (2008 census). It was named after Saint Helena of Constantinople.
The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502. One of the most remote islands in the world, it was for centuries an important stopover for ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. Napoleon was imprisoned there in exile by the British, as were Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo (for leading a Zulu army against British rule) and more than 5,000 Boers taken prisoner during the Second Boer War.
Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation, and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the conceptualization of the processes of environmental change and helped establish the roots of environmentalism.
Saint Helena is Britain's second oldest remaining British Overseas Territory, after Bermuda.
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 6 - (23/05/15)
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 5 - (15/05/15)
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 4 - (08/05/15)
Saint Helena South Atlantic Media Services St Helena's News Week 3 (01/05/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 2 - (24/04/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News Week 1 (17/04/15)
St Helena child abuse: 'a lot of dark things do happen on this island'
St. Helena - The Heart of the South Atlantic
St Helena Island 2014
ST HELENA ISLAND - jewel in the south atlantic
St Helena Tourism | 15°55'76.91S 5°47'0.38W
Oceanio Extreme - St helena
St Helena’s new and innovative water sports company. Oceano Xtreme aims to connect Saints and visitors to the unique ocean environment of St Helena through adrenalin fueled sports.
Oceano Xtreme Offers:
Wake Boarding
Water Skiing
Knee Boarding
Tubing
Cruises
Jet Ski Rides
You can also visit water sports and diving operators
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News (16/10/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News (16/10/15)
This week on Saint Helena Local TV broadcast:
Ascension Island Flights Announced
VIP French Visitors for Bicentenary
Fine Art at the Museum
Cancer Awareness events bring the community together
And an update on the football for this week
South Atlantic Media Services (SAMS) have started the production of weekly news round-up of events happening on the remote Island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean. The Island whose population is around 4000 people has a long and varied history, however life did not stop when Napoleon died. See for yourself.
South Atlantic Media Services or SAMS for short is one of the Islands main suppliers of News and already produces two local radio stations and a weekly Newspaper. All available on their website.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
news@sams.sh
Saint Helena is a tropical island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4000 km east of Rio de Janeiro. It is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (10 by 5 mi) and has a population of 4,255 (2008 census). It was named after Saint Helena of Constantinople.
The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502. One of the most remote islands in the world, it was for centuries an important stopover for ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. Napoleon was imprisoned there in exile by the British, as were Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo (for leading a Zulu army against British rule) and more than 5,000 Boers taken prisoner during the Second Boer War.
Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation, and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the conceptualization of the processes of environmental change and helped establish the roots of environmentalism.
Saint Helena is Britain's second oldest remaining British Overseas Territory, after Bermuda.
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 4 - (08/05/15)
This week on Saint Helena Local TV broadcast:
A commemoration of napoleon’s death on St Helena took place at napoleon’s tomb on Saturday.
With the opening of the airport only nine months away SAMS investigated the input that has taken place by the saints and saint owned companies. Amd’s engineering contractors, owned by St Helenian Adrian Duncan, have been subcontracted by basil read for nearly two years.
The St Helena dive club has decided amongst its members that two scuba diving scholarships should be offered to the youth of St Helena.
The blue lantern hotel restaurant threw open its doors to the public for bookings on Saturday the 2nd of May after a grand opening event hosted by owners Reg and Keith yon on the evening before.
And the St Helena golf club held a fund raising Texas scramble last weekend.
Saint Helena is a tropical island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4000 km east of Rio de Janeiro. It is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometres (10 by 5 mi) and has a population of 4,255 (2008 census). It was named after Saint Helena of Constantinople.
The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502. One of the most remote islands in the world, it was for centuries an important stopover for ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. Napoleon was imprisoned there in exile by the British, as were Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo (for leading a Zulu army against British rule) and more than 5,000 Boers taken prisoner during the Second Boer War.
Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation, and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the conceptualization of the processes of environmental change and helped establish the roots of environmentalism.
Saint Helena is Britain's second oldest remaining British Overseas Territory, after Bermuda.
Saint Helena South Atlantic Media Services St Helena's News Week 3 (01/05/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 2 - (24/04/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News Week 1 (17/04/15)
St Helena child abuse: 'a lot of dark things do happen on this island'
St. Helena - The Heart of the South Atlantic
St Helena Island 2014
ST HELENA ISLAND - jewel in the south atlantic
St Helena Tourism | 15°55'76.91S 5°47'0.38W
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 5 - (15/05/15)
St Helena Island News - Week 5
This week on Saint Helena Local TV broadcast:
Could the Island be running out of water? We talk to Connect St Helena to find out.
St Helena like many other countries in the word celebrate nurses day.
European victory celebrated for the 70th anniversary of VE Day.
Local talent cover your favorite Beatles and ABBA songs
And Island shooters practice for upcoming Island games.
Saint Helena is a tropical island of volcanic origin in the South Atlantic Ocean, 4000 km east of Rio de Janeiro. It is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, which also includes Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena measures about 16 by 8 kilometers (10 by 5 mi) and has a population of 4,255 (2008 census). It was named after Saint Helena of Constantinople.
The island was uninhabited when discovered by the Portuguese in 1502. One of the most remote islands in the world, it was for centuries an important stopover for ships sailing to Europe from Asia and South Africa. Napoleon was imprisoned there in exile by the British, as were Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo (for leading a Zulu army against British rule) and more than 5,000 Boers taken prisoner during the Second Boer War.
Between 1791 and 1833, Saint Helena became the site of a series of experiments in conservation, reforestation, and attempts to boost rainfall artificially. This environmental intervention was closely linked to the conceptualization of the processes of environmental change and helped establish the roots of environmentalism.
Saint Helena is Britain's second oldest remaining British Overseas Territory, after Bermuda.
Saint Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 4 - (08/05/15)
Saint Helena South Atlantic Media Services St Helena's News Week 3 (01/05/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News - Week 2 - (24/04/15)
St Helena - South Atlantic Media Services - St Helena's News Week 1 (17/04/15)
St Helena child abuse: 'a lot of dark things do happen on this island'
St. Helena - The Heart of the South Atlantic
St Helena Island 2014
ST HELENA ISLAND - jewel in the south atlantic
St Helena Tourism | 15°55'76.91S 5°47'0.38W
St. Helena - The Heart of the South Atlantic
Discover the most extraordinary place on earth....the secret island of St Helena.
St Helena offers a uniquely rich diversity of heritage-based attractions, both built and natural. There are many things to see and lots to do on the island; from visiting the Georgian town to the rugged coastline, from the rolling hills to the stark yet striking geology at Sandy Bay.
That's the thing about St Helena, there's much more to the island than you may think; experience things island-style.
St Helena is home to the most varied heritage and nature, breathtaking views from the highest peaks, inviting waters, and 100% quaintness. We beckon you to a true discovery.
St Helena: Where What Where?
An exploration around St Helena with the help of my trusty map. Places to go, things to see on St Helena island. It may be isolated but it is magnificent
Easter Island One of the most remote islands on Earth
Watch also: 5 Shortest Flights in the World - List: 5. St. Helena 4. Palmerston Island 3. Tristan da Cunha 2. Easter Island 1. Pitcairn Island Thanks a lot for watching!
Easter island. one of the most remote places on earth, and undoubtedly one of the most amazing. before its official discovery in the late 1700s, this speck of rock was thought to be just.
Located more than 2300 miles off Chiles coast in the southern pacific ocean, this Polynesian island is steeped in mystery. Famous for its giant stone monolith statues, called Moai, Easter.
Weird Foreign Websites: Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan De Cunha
Chemonae is an inside joke by the way.
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Vlog: Climbing Jacob's Ladder on St Helena Island
I headed into 2019, celebrating love and family on Saint Helena Island. Here are some of the highlights.
Fun things do on St Helena includes:
Swimming at the harbour on hot days
Dancing and drinks at Donny's (I had sooo much fun and didn't want to leave lol)
Climbing Jacob's ladder (obviously)
Dinner at Mantis Hotel
Oh, there's also a lovely Asian restaurant in town with the most flavoursome dishes
Hiking - everywhere (lots of beautiful spots)
Whale watching
Snorkelling to the abandoned shipwreck near the harbour
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SUMMARY
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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic and consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha.
Its name was Saint Helena and Dependencies until 1 September 2009, when a new constitution came into force giving the three islands equal status within the territory. Despite this change, the whole territory is still commonly referred to as simply Saint Helena after its main island. Similarly, the demonym Saint Helenians (or Saints) and the derived name for the local nationality is commonly understood to include Ascension Islanders and Tristanians, as well.
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | Wikipedia audio article
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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written
language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through
audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio
while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using
a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
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SUMMARY
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Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic and consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island and the archipelago of Tristan da Cunha.
Its name was Saint Helena and Dependencies until 1 September 2009, when a new constitution came into force giving the three islands equal status within the territory. Despite this change, the whole territory is still commonly referred to as simply Saint Helena after its main island. Similarly, the demonym Saint Helenians (or Saints) and the derived name for the local nationality is commonly understood to include Ascension Islanders and Tristanians, as well.
MAH02068.MP4
Mike lets go of a lantern at Oak Bank, St. Helena
Ascension Island views from Western coast in 1984
#AscensionIsland #SouthAtlantic #Island
Tour of Ascension Island taken in 1984 whilst I was working on the Maersk Ascension - which can be seen in parts of the film - anchored in Clarence Bay just over 1 mile off Georgetown, the Capital on the West Coast. Other features which can be seen are - the centre of the island looking towards Two Boats Village; Traveller's Hill; BBC World Service Atlantic Relay Station; US Air Base; RAF Wideawake Airfield; Sisters Mountain; Georgetown; Long Beach; Fort Bedford a two-gun shore battery at Cross Hill, above Georgetown. The battery remains largely intact to this day, together with its guns, BL 5.5 inch Mark I naval guns removed from HMS Hood during a refit in Malta in 1938. A cricket match taking place between the Church and the Exiles Club in Georgetown; Football match taking place on the football pitch near to Long Beach; The world's worst Golf Course which I had the pleasure of playing on - and there weren't greens but browns (smooth sand).
Various ships can be seen at anchor including Maersk Ascension and SS Uganda. Those with a keen eye will notice the Sea Rider heading towards Georgetown from the Maersk Ascension. A couple of Wessex Helicopters from RN 845 Squadron are seen flying near Long Beach.
The Maersk Ascension arrived at Ascension Island in 1983 and remained until 1999 on a MoD charter.
The film was originally filmed using a Super 8mm Cine Camera and digitally converted using a Winait Film Scanner.
Ascension Island is part of the British Overseas Territory of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha under the sovereignty of the British Crown. The territory is presided over by a Governor, who is resident on St Helena, appointed by HM the Queen. The Governor is represented on Ascension by the Administrator.
Ascension, like the United Kingdom’s other Overseas Territories and the Crown Territories, is not part of the United Kingdom. It has its own Constitution (shared with St Helena and Tristan da Cunha), is internally self-governing, makes its own laws and as a separate fiscal jurisdiction, has tax raising powers through the Governor. The United Kingdom is responsible for defence, international relations and internal security.
Ascension Island lies in the South Atlantic (7 56’S, 14 22’W) 800 miles northwest of the island of Saint Helena and covers an area of 34 square miles. The climate is sub-tropical with temperatures ranging from 20-31°C. Showers occur throughout the year with slightly heavier rains in the January-April period. The island is volcanic, and its lower slopes and western side are made up of volcanic ash with little vegetation. Green Mountain, which rises to a height of 2,818 feet at the centre of the island, is lush and green. Despite its small size there is a lot to do on the island.
There is no indigenous or permanent population. The inhabitants of the island comprise the employees and families of the organisations working on the island.
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Tristan da Cunha (), colloquially Tristan, is both a remote group of volcanic islands in the south Atlantic Ocean and the main island of that group. It is the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world which lies proximately 1,511 miles (2,432 km) off the coast of Cape Town in South Africa, 1,343 miles (2,161 km) from Saint Helena and 2,166 miles (3,486 km) off the coast from the Falkland Islands. The territory consists of the main island, Tristan da Cunha, which has a north–south length of 11.27 kilometres (7.00 mi) and an area of 98 square kilometres (38 sq mi), and the smaller, uninhabited Nightingale Islands and the wildlife reserves of Inaccessible and Gough islands. As of October 2018, the main island has 250 permanent inhabitants who all carry British Overseas Territories citizenship. The other islands are uninhabited, except for the personnel of a weather station on Gough Island.
Tristan da Cunha is part of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. This includes Saint Helena and also near-equatorial Ascension Island, which lies some 1,741 miles (2,802 km) to the north of Tristan. There is no airstrip of any kind on the main island meaning the only way of traveling in and out of Tristan is by boat, a six-day trip from South Africa.