St. Helena
Americannoun
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a British island in the S Atlantic: Napoleon's place of exile 1815–21. 47 sq. mi. (122 sq. km).
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a British colony comprising this island, Ascension Island, and the Tristan da Cunha group. 126 sq. mi. (326 sq. km). Jamestown.
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Health authorities have also identified 22 French nationals who have been in close contact with a separate confirmed case during flights between the tropical island of St. Helena, Johannesburg and Amsterdam on April 25.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
The ship’s operator said Thursday that 29 people disembarked on April 24 on St. Helena island, about two weeks after the first individual died, and then traveled home.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
A Facebook post from Airlink, a regional airline based in South Africa, said it was contacting passengers from the St. Helena flight and urging them to contact the South African health department.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The Spanish newspaper El Pais reported that 23 passengers disembarked the ship on April 21 on St. Helena, citing a passenger who wished to stay anonymous.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
“The author will be kept under supervision. His transference to the Marine Biological Station of St. Helena may become necessary.”
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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