I had an interesting time today photographing a very rare event: Saints on a protest march. Prices of many basic food items here have increased by around 20% after changes to import duties and taxes. Most of these changes have been under direction from the UK Government. Saints, who earn £5000 a year on average, are afraid that they will no longer be able to support their families. The march was well supported and very good natured. But the police video-taped everything just in case. Governor Gurr received a representation in his office, but refused to speak to the crowd.
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| protesters on the main street in Jamestown. They're not really about to mow down the 2 small children in the foreground |
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| a delegation from the protest present letters to Governor Gurr under the watchful eye of the police. I claimed free-lance photographer status to get into his office |
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| students start protesting young on St Helena |
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| the police get organised. They weren't that pleased to have a camera literally 20 cm from their shoulder! |
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| As Monty python would say - A Rowdy Bunch of Rabble Rousers: Melvyn, Spooks and Syddy |
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| In the barracks before departure. I'm sure the woman front centre was waiting for a police baton charge at any moment |
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| Saints have a certain style when it comes to protesting |
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| two of the organisers making noise and having fun: Melvyn and Bernice |
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