Driving on St Helena - Everything for the First-Time Visitor

Driving on St Helena is probably the best way to experience the island, whether you're a resident or short-term visitor.
Although St Helena is a British island with most of the same driving laws, there are some unique and sometimes quirky rules and guidelines that are worth knowing, before getting behind the wheel.
One of the biggest challenges on St Helena is the steep terrain! If that's not enough, the roads are often single lane, tight hairpin turns and blind bends are everywhere and signage is minimal.
But don't panic!
Check out this short video with tips and insights to driving on St Helena, designed to help the first-time visitor to have a safe and enjoyable experience getting around the island.
Some of the videography gear we used in the making of this film:
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[@colinsmith1288]

Hello to all my fellow british cousins of Saint Helena. Love from the uk.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hello back Colin 😊 thanks for checking out the video. Cheers!

[@vibrantreadings6742]

Colonial branch in 2023

[@seltonk5136]

We are showing Arthur 2 on the rocks tomorrow night at the Jamestown cinema basement

[@mogumogu3686]

This is an excellent short film. Very informative and very well made. A lot of thought process has gone into it and it shows. An important short film that accomplishes the task of educating the public on the unique driving conditions and challenges in St Helena. 👍👍 Two Thumbs Up. Superb film. Bravo...👏👏👏👏

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey Mogu Mogu, thanks so much for that feedback 👍 We have been planning and writing this film for a year, and then filming took over 6 months as we were busy on other projects, so was great to finally get it finished. Hopefully it will serve the purpose of helping visitors get a better idea of what to expect. Thanks again for your kind words 😊😊💖💖

[@ocolbebot1672]

I am from Indonesia, nice to see of this enjoyable video of historic country in Saint Helena

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi Indonesia 😊 thanks for checking out the video. Would love to visit your country one day.

[@EileenGoehring-lb8hy]

Absolutely beautiful love the Island

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks Eileen 😊👍

[@lahm.verlassener]

Saint Helena is indeed the most spell-bindingly pretty ocean's island on Earth!!!

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey Lahm, thank you so much for that kind comment 💕and for checking out our channel 👍

[@NothingBeingEverythingforNoOne]

As a frequent visitor to many islands within French Polynesia I would respectfully beg to differ... 🙂

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

@@NothingBeingEverythingforNoOne haha, fair enough 😊French Polynesia is on our bucket list also, having read about the islands and seen pictures it certainly looks like somewhere that would be hard not to fall in love with. Cheers ❤

[@erikm8372]

They’re both beautiful, but really, hardly comparable! St Helena is clearly the result of ancient upheavals and geologic activity, which is what ended up making the island so rugged and vertically oriented… by comparison, isn’t French Polynesia (like many Southern Pacific nations) mainly comprised of coral atolls and more low-lying landmasses? Of course, I’m sure geologic processes sculpted the landscape of the South Pacific, as well…

[@sonconmas]

Lovely insight into this little known island! Stumbled upon this while looking at videos of TDC. It's amazing there's so many vehicles on such a small island. Also pretty cool and surreal to see how similar the town looks to here in the UK.. Road signs, street furniture etc.. Would be very interesting to pay a visit to this place one day

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey Conor, thanks for checking out our video and your feedback. Yes, St Helena has a very old-style British feel, especially in Jamestown. Cheers 😊👍

[@thamesking]

A lovely way of publicising the island! Helpful information together with stunning scenery. It's on my bucket list! Great camera work by the way.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks Thamesking 👍 for the kind feedback. Hope you get to get that one ticked on your bucket list one day 😊 You may be interested to know we used a GoPro, a Canon mirrorless and two different drones to shoot the footage, with the stills of the sea breaking done with a Canon DSLR. Thanks again.

[@patb-d2264]

Lovely place!

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks @patb-d2264 👍

[@vincenthenry542]

Important information, thank you for sharing.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

You're welcome, Vincent 😊 thanks for the feedback. Cheers

[@teazerfemi]

Thanks a million sir for this lovely video

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

You're most welcome, Teazer, thanks for the comment 👍😊

[@danielnyendwa9575]

Thanks for the vidio

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

You're welcome, Daniel 👍

[@yudaprajabagas8094]

Beautiful Saint Helena. All the best for all of you guys. Respect from Indonesia.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Greetings @yudaprajabagas8094, thanks for stopping by our channel and your comment 👍 Love & best wishes to Indonesia from St Helena ❤️😊

[@MassimilianoBoveri]

Wonderful!

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊

[@Memememe0000]

Paradise

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Cheers 😊

[@rosaliamorais129]

Bela Ilha 🏝️ de Santa Helena !

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Muchas gracias, Rosalia ❤️👍

[@stephenterrilltraveller]

Lovely driving instructional video. From 🇦🇺

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks Stephen 👍glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@catalinpastiu6740]

Nice video... Going there in February, can't wait!

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Cheers Catalin 👍 The weather should be at the start of it's best spell, so you've picked a great time to go 😊

[@catalinpastiu6740]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext Thank you!

[@GetawayswithNoel]

Useful video, Im going there in January!

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks Noel 👍 enjoy your visit, it's a good time to go, weather should be nice in January 😊

[@davidpalin1790]

Beautiful country ❤️

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks David 😊❤️

[@sushi777300]

Good I'll get the chance to visit one day 😊

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hope you do 👍and you'll be all prepared now for the driving experience 😊

[@danielmoroff7742]

This Island is truly amazing! I've been watching WTSDN for a couple of years, now and wish I could visit. It's so isolated you wouldn't be found unless you wanted to be and you probably could get to the moon, faster! One day......if I'm still around.....

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks Daniel 👍 hope you do get the opportunity to visit one day. It's a bit quicker now with air travel. We recently flew to Johannesburg for the first time from St Helena, in 4 hours 21 mins 😊 Very different to our last journey by sea which took 5 days!! The flight in the opposite direction is slightly longer, with a refuelling stop in Namibia, but only adds an hour or two. Thanks for following WTSDN, all the best 💖

[@danielmoroff6179]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext I'm in Canada (In the same time zone as New York) Are Canadians welcome???

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

@@danielmoroff6179 of course, everyone's welcome 😊we know of one visitor at least, at this moment, from Canada. If you're planning a visit, check out: travelsthelena.com/ for accommodation options. There's also a 'Useful Information' page on the site that has travel advice, re immigration fees, e-visa etc., could be helpful. Cheers

[@jamilmuhammad8514]

Beautiful and peaceful Island with happy residents.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi Jamil, thanks so much for checking out the video. Cheers 👍😊

[@jamilmuhammad8514]

Beautiful log must be appreciated. Your log is eye catching.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

@@jamilmuhammad8514 thank you ❤

[@adoptedscot]

Brought back many memories- spent a week there in February 2020 and yep it’s normally 2nd or 3rd gear most of the time except on the road out to the airport! Had a great time and would go back if possible it’s quite an experience.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Love driving on that airport road 😊 Feb 2020 eh? You got in just before the regular flights stopped the next month!! Good timing. Hope you get to re-visit one day. Cheers Adopted Scot 👍

[@adoptedscot]

Yes, daughter was stranded (what a shame, not) until July 2020 and got repatriation flight home when the projected she was working on there was completed.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

There were a few situations like that happening on the island, it was a weird old time. Your daughter was likely on the first 757 flight then? You may have seen our video of that flight arriving, which was (and still is) the largest aircraft at the time to land on St Helena. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6u7g4mQnJdnl8k

[@ulisessalerno9130]

Algún día estaré por allá. Saludos

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Espero que puedas visitarnos pronto 👍 Mis mejores deseos desde Santa Elena. 😊

[@NontasK]

In places with narrow streets, is better to have public transport, organized with small or midi city busses.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Sounds like a sensible plan 👍couldn't agree more.

[@nickbitten9910]

Great video.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks Nick, glad you enjoyed it 👍😊

[@nickbitten9910]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext - many thanks. Have always had an interest in St.Helena and Tristan.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

@@nickbitten9910 perhaps consider subscribing to our channel 😊we are currently producing a help guide for travelling to the island covering all the important things visitors will find useful for flights, immigration, hotels etc. Hoping to have it posted here sometime in December. You will probably find it quite interesting 👍cheers

[@heartlessakhum6595]

After watching the movie Napoleon (2023) I get to know about the St Helena island and i really loved it Now i watch every videos about St Helena's Island i could find in KZbin

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi @heartlessakhum6595, glad you found our channel and thanks for the comment 👍 Haven't seen the film yet ourselves but look forward to catching it soon. Please consider subscribing to our channel so you can be sure to see some of the new videos we have planned for this year from St Helena 😊 Best wishes from the South Atlantic 🌅

[@heartlessakhum6595]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext I subscribed your channel👍 The chance of me visiting the Dream Island for me is impossible because I live in other side of the world (North East India) so through your every videos I'll made myself like I visited ✨

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey Kiu khüm Jangpuh@@heartlessakhum6595 thanks so much for subscribing 👍Well, we will do our best to make some really interesting videos this year, knowing you will be watching 😊Take care

[@amitbhargava2969]

No advertisement before starting of video shows how isolate this lovely place is... Must visit by nature lover ... Atleast spend 10 to 15 days

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks so much for the comment and appreciation of the video. 👍 Yes, St Helena is a superb destination for nature lovers and just enjoying the outdoors in general - superb hiking trails with stunning views all around the island. You will love it. At the risk of introducing advertising 😊if you are planning a visit, don't forget to check out Travel St Helena to find the best places to stay on St Helena: travelsthelena.com/

[@mdradwan963]

Love you saint helena

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

❤️@mdradwan963❤️ best wishes from St Helena 😊

[@mdradwan963]

I will go once a day

[@altarique123]

So beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

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

[@farouqomaro598]

Nice!

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thank you! Cheers! 😊👍

[@zapfanzapfan]

Seems like the perfect place for electric cars, you run out of road long before range anxiety sets in 🙂

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Not sure of the numbers, but there are a few electric vehicles on the island already. At a guess, perhaps between 3 and 8. They seem to run fine on the island roads, not heard any complaints. 😊

[@rockarielmusic8846]

Este lugar es fascinante

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

eso es bueno escuchar, gracias 😊👍

[@wanrayakakaew8447]

Miss this place.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

You are not alone 😊

[@GolfOnADime]

Would love to relocate and retire there.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Cheers, thanks for checking out our channel 😊

[@banghensam922]

So beautifull

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi @banghensam922, thanks for stopping by and checking out the video 👍Cheers 😊

[@18toufik]

good report i m from algeria

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hello Algeria, lovely to know we have viewer from your country. Thanks for dropping in 😊👍

[@ArtemHemingwey]

As I understand it, what Great Britain built in the 19th century is what the islanders have. But what Britain built then, contemporaries cannot even paint. There are no markings on the road, which makes driving at night impossible

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey @ArtemHemingwey, thanks for the comment and your feedback. Re driving at night, people manage it fine, although, it does help that we already know the layout of the road network. It would probably be a bit of a challenge to newcomers, unfamiliar with the bends and junctions, although they seem to get to grips with things quite quickly. Cheers 😊

[@ArtemHemingwey]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext As far as I know, your governor drives a Bentley. Considering the cost of the car and its delivery to the island, he could have driven something more modest and spent the money on road markings to avoid accidents and deaths among His Majesty’s subjects.

[@polarbear7499]

Pls do post your island local delicacy’s cuisine !

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Yes, totally with you on that - we've meant to do a film about local food for some time. Must try fit it in soon 😊 thanks for the comment.

[@Visionery1]

1:54, by rights he should've waited since you were coming up the hill, an old rule from the ox cart days - not even a thank you. One sees no scooters, they would be more practical (parking, no need for hooting, nimble), are they not allowed on St. Helena? If allowed, then their rental would be a lucrative business. BTW, your drone footage is excellent!

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey Visionary1, it's probably the angle of footage making it look that way, in fact he was actually coming up what was the very slightest of inclines. Quite often, what actually happens when the road is fairly level, and even sometimes on a gentle hills, the driver closest to a bay tends to pull over first as a courtesy gesture, even if they're coming up. Good point about scooters. At a guess, historically, the steep hills have been problematic for the low-powered scooters. However, that said, in recent years there has been a noticeable increase in the number of scooters being imported and used. We suspect the modern models have better hill-climbing capability as they seem to be coping well. Numbers are still low though, at this time. Sorry now we didn't manage to get one in the film. Thanks for the feedback 👍 The drone footage took a lot of planning, so nice when it's appreciated. Cheers 😊

[@andrewmurphy9334]

Would love to visit one day my grandad was born here and still have family here I have never met

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hope you get to make that journey, Andrew. The island's much easier to reach now with air travel in place. The brand new Travel St Helena website now offers online booking of holiday accommodation: travelsthelena.com/ Dec to May/June will give you the nicest weather. All the best 😊

[@chymezirimcornels5368]

I hope to visit St Helena soon. Please can make a video of hotels in St Helena?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi Chymezirim, we are actually planning a holiday accommodation video for the first part of 2023, for posting approx April/May, so subscribe to our channel and you won't miss it 😊

[@chymezirimcornels5368]

I'm planning to visit St Helena Island by January.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Oh right, ok, well download the Inside St Helena app which will give you an idea of the holiday accommodations available and contact details for each. The app is free. January is a good time to visit, the start of the good weather season. Have a great time 😎

[@UncleFester84]

Aside from the drive on the left thing, it's pretty much the same as driving in the alps.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Interesting @UncleFester84, never heard that observation before. Thanks 👍Hope we get to go driving in the alps, someday ourselves. 😊

[@Googlemarsplanet]

I have never heard of this island and I’m British !! Didn’t teach us this at school, strange, nice calm place to live , can you just move there from the uk ? Retire there ?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi 1600c Paranormal, thanks for stopping by and your comment.👍 You are not alone, we often find when we're travelling that not a lot of people in UK have heard of St Helena, although to be fair, it's getting better now since the airport was built and opened in 2017, which had a lot of coverage across world media. You will find answers to the question of moving to St Helena, here: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/immigration/ One route of coming to St Helena for the longer term is through employment. For the latest public service vacancies: sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh/ Cheers 😊

[@i-craftsdesign3175]

I know I'll sound like a sour puss, but I agree with that one Saint Helene Radio personality when he said he opposed the new airport because the Spirit of Sclusion and peace will disappear from the island. So many cars. So many people. So much for peace.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey @i-craftsdesign3175, no problem at all, it's always good to hear honest and differing viewpoints about St Helena 👍 People on the island also worry about losing what makes the place so special. We noticed ourselves most recently, that excitable buzz that used to fill the town when the ship arrived and the days afterwards, is sadly no more since the RMS retired. And we all complain about all the cars in town! Like other small places around the world, we really need some good decision-making by those in power to help chart St Helena's progress in the best possible way. Thanks for the comment and checking out the video. Cheers 😊

[@fenderac3049]

Certainly better road surfaces than we have in the UK, I assume the UK Government provide the St Helena Government financial aid for certain projects or is it now self sufficient like the Falkland Islands?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi Fenderac30, sadly St Helena is not self-sustaining and relies on an annual financial aid package from the UK Government. The roads on St Helena are not too bad, but we wouldn't say better than UK as we're currently here and have been driving quite a bit, including small, remote countryside roads, and mightily impressed with the quality of road surfaces 😊 Thanks for stopping by the channel and your comment 👍cheers

[@easy4x4]

That's a lot of cars for so few people. Makes the island seems more stressful than it needs to be. I imagine importing a vehicle, getting it maintained and fuel supplies make car ownership less enjoyable.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi @easy4x4, thanks for the comment. Unfortunately, the island has never been able to organise a suitable public transport system, designed for the 'public.' The public transport system has always been designed primarily to cater to government workers. So, for most people, owning their own vehicle is essential for getting around. You may be interested to know there is a small and informal, but active group, of 4x4 enthusiasts on the island. Todo lo mejor de santa helena 😊

[@easy4x4]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext Hey! I'd love that. But I also agree that the best option would be scooters. I use one to get around for work in the Barcelona area instead of a car. It's a pity that idea hasn't been implemented

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

@@easy4x4 interestingly, scooters are beginning to be imported in the last couple years. As a total guess, it could be the newer designed scooters are more capable of operating on the steep terrain of St Helena, ie going uphill. We will keep an eye on whether this trend continues 😊

[@dexterbeef1132]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext Further to what @easy4x4 says, it is surprising that there are not more trail bikes on the Island. Small but enough power for the terrain, and so much more manouverable on tight roads or off-road. I have ridden on similiar Island roads and love a bike, especially in that nice climate you have🙂

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

@@dexterbeef1132 trail bikes seemed to be quite popular in the 80s & early 90s with younger people (we used to have one ourselves😊) but the trend shifted to owning small cars as first vehicles. The winter weather on St Helena probably doesn't help, it can be quite wet, windy and cold for the better part of 5 months from about July. Another factor is probably the practical advantages of the car in terms of cargo capacity and a mode of transport for the family. There are still a few trail bikes around but their numbers are low.

[@mehlcarelse4319]

I am from Somerset West in South Africa. I am planning on resigning from my job within a year or two at the most. Would it be feasible to open a retail pharmacy on St. Helena Island.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Sounds like an interesting idea, Mehl. Would suggest a starting point might be SHG Immigration: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/immigration/ One of their objectives, as listed on the page, is: "Attracting investors and residents who would contribute positively to the Island’s future development;" Good luck with everything.

[@marcosevangelista9057]

Is there a landmark at the iconic island of St.Helena were the remains French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte rest?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi Marcos, although Napoleon died and was buried on St Helena, 19 years later his body was exhumed and taken to France where it now rests. However, his original tomb on the island is well maintained and one of the island's most popular tourist attractions, as is his 'prison' house at Longwood. You can see The Tomb, featured at the 5min mark, in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4nSkHZ3a7RripI

[@anthonydavid5121]

Do y'all have earthquakes there? How many snow days do you get and how much?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

No earthquakes, @anthonydavid5121, although there is a siesmic monitoring station on island which we believe does record distant 'activity' on the Atlantic seabed. Definitely no snow 😊 Temperature is fairly moderate over the year. Our seasons drop down to around 12 deg C in winter with average highs around 29/30 in summer, slightly higher in Jamestown and Ruperts Valleys. Winter can feel pretty miserable because of the wind and rain that comes with it. We have a nickname for one month, which you can read about here: whatthesaintsdidnext.com/st-helena-weather-scruffy-august-blues/ Extreme weather phenomena is rare - lightning when it does happen, tends to be out on the horizon with events separated by about 7 - 10 years! We photographed the last major event, in 2016: whatthesaintsdidnext.com/right-click-freak-thunder-and-lightning-on-st-helena/ Thanks for checking out our channel and your comment 👍

[@Lana-pf5ce]

Having to navigate through that terrain everyday would be annoying.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey Lana, thanks for checking out the channel and commenting. Yes, sometimes it can be a little frustrating, especially when you're in a hurry and the winding/hilly nature of our roads have to be driven slowly to stay safe. Having said that, we have also lived in the UK in the past and experienced sitting in long traffic queues trying to get home from work, so with that in mind, St Helena's not too bad 😊

[@thelocustemperor]

48 Square Miles Total Area

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

😊

[@asittafh6831]

According to the information I got in St Helena there is no industry at all, how do they have cars?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi Asitta, thanks for checking out our video and your comment. 👍 We actually do have a few industries or commercial enterprises on St Helena, such as fishing, coffee, agriculture & livestock farming and tourism. Unfortunately, visitor numbers are very low and export freight costs are extremely high so most industries still rely on some degree of government subsidy in order to survive, as does a big proportion of the island functions. One or two of the private-sector coffee plantations, we believe, survive on their own via both local and export sales. And one major source of income for the island has been offshore St Helenian workers sending home remittance payments. Trust this information is useful. Cheers 😊

[@joe_lubinda]

I'm from Zambia and I'd like to visit the island. can African passport holders enter the island without a visa?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi Joe, best thing to do is check the latest official list of countries that require the e-visa to enter St Helena. It can be found on the St Helena government's website: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/immigration/

[@willhovell9019]

At least they drive on the correct side of the road like South Asia, Japan , Thailand and Czeckoslavakia and Austria until 1938 , China until 1945 and Sweden untll 1968. Napolèon was exiled to St Helena and didnt manage to change the traffic side of the road , as he did in most of Europe that he occupied , and perhaps the contrary US 😂😅

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

😂😂Cheers Will, thanks for stopping by 🚗

[@Mr91495osh]

No one ever talks about the housing area on the hill, why?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey @Mr91495osh, we would be happy to provide some more information if you could you let us know which housing area you mean?

[@Anaskhan-ek8cr]

Looks like kerala ❤

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks Anas khan 👍 Just looked up Kerala for the first time and can see it's beautiful ❤️

[@jdemunter5235]

Is it possible to do a drive over the island so we can get an idea of scale

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

We will try to add it as one of our future video productions 😊

[@jdemunter5235]

Absolutely excellent

[@ttttate1]

How do all of these vehicles get there?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Good question 😊 The island has a dedicated cargo ship, the MV Helena, which operates between St Helena and Cape Town to bring in most goods, including vehicles. A lot of the island's supplies are imported from UK, trans-shipped via Cape Town. A very small amount of goods are air-freighted on the weekly flight, but it's quite limited as passengers take priority. Also, expensive by air.

[@gchecosse]

Steep hills and the need to import fuel seem like strong incentives to adopt EVs. Is that hampered by the dependence on the South African vehicle market, or would the grid need updating?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi @gchecosse, thanks for the comment. EVs are beginning to make an appearance on island, numbers still very low though, at a guess this may be to do with the higher costs of those vehicles to buy initially and also there's a tendency towards vehicles we know can be maintained by the garages on island. Vehicles tend to be imported from UK rather than South Africa. Not sure how the grid and charging is affected. There are no public charging points currently. The private sector are leading the shift toward photo voltaic cells in recent years, so it's likely the number of EVs will increase soon. Import rates for vehicles are based its emissions. More info here: sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh/driving/

[@gchecosse]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext fascinating, thank you for your detailed reply.

[@Polandballthythx]

St Helena was actually the last place napoleon went after his defeat in france

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Yes, this is true. He was exiled here in 1815, lived at Longwood House for his remaining years and died on the island in 1821.

[@olafemishodimu1628]

Can Nigeria visit

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Anyone can visit providing they comply with the island's immigration rules/regulations. You will find useful information here: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/public-services/immigration/

[@janellek21]

How many traffic jams have been caused by Jonathan crossing the road??? 🤣

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hahaha 😂 great question, @janellek21👍 The Plantation House paddock where he lives is now fenced off, so he is safely contained, no disruption to road traffic, which is good. However, interestingly enough, a former keeper who we interviewed once for a newspaper article, told us about the days before Jonathan became famous - before fencing off the lawn - when he would 'escape' and often had to be retrieved from the St Paul's cemetery nearby! This would have meant crossing the road to get there, although, we are talking about perhaps 50 or more years ago, so the number of vehicles on island then would have been significantly less.

[@FaiqFurqon5]

I come here to see the exile place of Napoleon Bonaparte...Is the emperor buried here?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Napoleon died in 1821 on St Helena and was buried in a tomb on the island. However, his body was exhumed and transported back to France, in 1840, where it low lies in Les Invalides, in Paris. The original tomb on St Helena is today a very popular tourist attraction and worth a visit. You may be interested to view this video of a commemoration ceremony at the tomb in 2015, to mark 200 years since Napoleon's arrival on island. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXy2i5p5ZrWJiJI

[@FaiqFurqon5]

Thanks very much for your response.

[@ocolbebot1672]

@@FaiqFurqon5 Ada orang Indonesia juga, Indo nya dimana saudara?..

[@FaiqFurqon5]

Sukolilo, Surabaya pak.

[@amosehidiamhen236]

how can I visit from Nigeria

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi Amos, you can find a good overview of what you need for a visit to St Helena, here: travelsthelena.com/useful-information/

[@mohyadji932]

Berapa panjang jalan di sana ya ?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Total ada 73 mil jaringan jalan di pulau itu. Terima kasih telah melihat video dan berkomentar. 👍😊

[@thingstodoinguernseychanne4950]

As a british man i must visit Saint Helena Is it still easy to get a boat there from Africa. And can i drive over there on my Guernsey channel island driving licence It's a Crown dependency contrary so technically it's part of Britain or would I need to get an International Driving Licence

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi @thingstodoinguernseychanne4950, thanks for the comment. 👍 All new arrivals can drive on a valid overseas driving license for 3 months, so you'll be fine if your Guernsey license is up to date. 😊 The ship went offline in early 2018, following the airport getting up and working, so the primary travel method to he island is now by air. If you're planning a visit, have a look at Travel St Helena for accommodation options. The website also includes plenty of useful information for visitors to help organise a trip: travelsthelena.com/ BTW, good luck and very best wishes for a successful hosting of the International Island Games starting tomorrow in Guernsey. ❤️ Team St Helena are on their way!!

[@thingstodoinguernseychanne4950]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext thank you for your help and yes tomorrow is a very busy day as its the opening ceremony and I'm working the crowd im the hart of St Peter Port good luck in the games from all of us

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

We will be following every day 👍❤️

[@thingstodoinguernseychanne4950]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext I will be posting videos on this channel aswell

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

@@thingstodoinguernseychanne4950 have subscribed 👍

[@Katmando376]

Can you drive on a British Driving Licence?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi Kat, yes you can 👍Newcomers (18+) may drive on a valid foreign driver’s licence for three months before they are required to get a St Helena one from the Post Office which is renewable, annually at a cost of £13.50. More about driving on St Helena and other useful information, here: sthelenapublicservicejobs.sh/driving/ Thanks for stopping by and your comment. 😊

[@Katmando376]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext Thank you.

[@Cimonab]

Thise is África (Angola)

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey Bruno, not Africa. We're actually 1,000 nautical miles from Angola. The island is a British Overseas Territory and islanders have full British citizenship. Thanks for stopping by our channel and your comment 👍

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

St Helena is a remote nation of the coast of the African continent out there.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Yes, just poking up above the ocean 2,000km off the coast of Angola but still Africa is our nearest land mass 😊

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext But you are not an African Nation but a Remote UK Outpost. A relic of the British Empire and in 2023 this is not acceptable or tenable when most African Nations have been independent for 8 decades.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hi James, St Helena is a British Overseas Territory. The island was uninhabited and undiscovered until 1502 when the Portugese stumbled across it. Various nations' ships called in over the years for replenishment from the island's abundance of fruit and fresh water but, apart from those left ashore to recuperate from illnesses who were collected later, basically the island remained uninhabited. The British established the first settlement in 1659 and apart from an attempt by the Dutch to seize ownership, the St Helena has remained British ever since. The island was never actually an African nation. Today St Helena is supported directly by Britain and all St Helenians have full British citizenship. Hope that helps clarify things. Cheers

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext Ok Cool and how many human beings live over there.

[@jamesbedukodjograham5508]

So for the next hundred years St Helena will remain a UK Territory and the people have full UK citizenship.

[@RTVbx]

Do u guys like the Irish?

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

How so?

[@RTVbx]

Like the people do u like The people

[@RTVbx]

And government

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Hey @@RTVbx, still not quite sure why you're asking specifically about the Irish. Can only say we don't dislike the Irish. Other that that, we don't have any particular connection in that regard. Hope that answers you question 👍

[@RTVbx]

@@whatthesaintsdidnextthanks

[@jackfrombg4498]

Here is a crazy idea: 2 lane road.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Thanks for the comment. Yes, it would definitely make driving far easier 👍The older roads were built in the days of horse & cart, which in most cases explain the single lanes we have today. In some places roads have been widened. In others, the physical infrastructure or terrain alongside the road make it difficult and/or very costly to widen. Budgets are always stretched and so are prioritised in other areas such as health, education or shipping, so we make do with the passing bays 😊 You'll be pleased to know, though, that most new main roads tend to be 2-lane, such as the Airport Road, which you will see in the video.

[@jackfrombg4498]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext i would just use motorcycle there. My hometown in Bulgaria is similar with its roads and hills, i have BMW 330 there and is guzzling gasoline like crazy. I am planing to get one 125cc bike there for town.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

@@jackfrombg4498 you'll be pleased to hear mopeds, or scooters, are slowly on the increase here :)

[@TwoWheelWarrior]

Driving? I want to ride bicycles there.

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

There are few flat surfaces, the roads are mostly up & down hills, but yes @TwoWheelWarrior, you can ride ride bicycles here. Having said that, there is a road traffic ordinance in place (1985) that states: A person must not ride a pedal cycle on any of the following roads- (a) Longwood Road: between Two Gun Saddle and the Briars; (b) Side Path and Napoleon Street: between the Briars and Main Street; (c) Half Tree Hollow and Ladder Hill: between the Salvation Army Hall and China Lane; (d) ‘W’ Road: between Francis Plain Ridge Gate and White Gate. Thanks for the comment, all the best from St Helena 😊

[@ramasutjiptonugroho4391]

If i go to there Saint Helena, it is very historic country and island.. I just open my eye it can up to the life of Napoleon Bonaparte

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

Yes, Napoleon is perhaps the most high-profile individual in the island's history. He spent the last 6 years of his life on St Helena and his house in Longwood is now a popular museum for visitors. There is plenty of other history as well, lots of fortifications to explore, an abundance of endemic flora and some superb hiking trails. If you're planning a visit anytime, make sure visit Travel St Helena to find somewhere to stay: travelsthelena.com/ Thanks for stopping by 😊👍

[@ramasutjiptonugroho4391]

How many population on there Saint Helena?..

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

End of Dec 2022 official statistics had resident population at 4,218.

[@ramasutjiptonugroho4391]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext a african or european on there sir?..

[@whatthesaintsdidnext]

@@ramasutjiptonugroho4391 Historically St Helenians (Saints) are predominantly descendants of English settlers, enslaved people from West Africa, Madagascar, Bengal and Asia, and Chinese indentured workers. In more recent years, the population is seeing new people coming to work and settling from countries in Africa, Europe and one or two from the US and other places.

[@ramasutjiptonugroho4391]

@@whatthesaintsdidnext Oh ya thank you sir, oh ya by the way historically when Napoleon Bonaparte in St.Helena he exiled from 1815 by United Kingdom with who he live during exile?.. or he live without person?..