The Remembrance Sunday Divine Service was held at the Cenotaph in Jamestown on November 10, 2024. The event honored those who lost their lives in wars and those who served and survived.
The Right Reverend Lord Bishop of St Helena, Dale Bowers, welcomed attendees including His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips and Mrs. Phillips, Honourable Speaker Cyril Gunnell, Honourable Chief Minister Julie Thomas, Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey, senior officials, ex-servicemen and women, persons who served on the RMS St Helena during the 1982 Falklands War, the St Helena Veterans Association (SHVA), and other uniformed contingents.
Scripture readings were followed by an act of remembrance led by the Governor before a two-minute silence was observed. The silence was signaled by the Last Post played by members of the First Jamestown Scout Group.
Prayers during the service were led by Deacon Edgar Crowie, Mr. Gareth Drabble, Fr Clarence Roberts, Rector Darren Peters, and Fr Griffith Moses.
Wreaths were laid for various groups including St Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha by HE Governor. Other wreaths represented entities such as the President of the French Republic, Government of St Helena, Royal Navy among others. Members of the public and school children also participated in laying wreaths.
A special wreath-laying ceremony took place in the harbor to commemorate those who lost their lives on board RFA Darkdale.
The national anthem was sung to conclude the service with a blessing from Bishop Dale. A march-past parade followed outside the Court House featuring servicemen and women.
In parallel with this event on-island, St Helena Government’s UK Representative Mrs Kedell Worboys MBE laid a wreath at London’s Ceremony of Remembrance at its Cenotaph representing St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
