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Vol. 9,SENTINEL Issue 37 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 10 December 2020 St Helena’s first go-kart track officially open

Protest march through Jamestown, Vote of No Confidence to happen this week

Airplane to be imported, take £500 donated to Disabled Persons St Helena’s disabled to new Aid Society heights

Primary schools’ Christmas events Doctors could be pulled from quarantine in “emergencies” - but haven’t yet 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 3 OPINION YOUR LETTERS YOUR LETTERS St Helena is still technically listed as a at peaceful protestors really going to colony, and the Governor is appointed help develop self-governance and free Understandably so you will never St Helena Legislative Council) employee of FCDO or Her Majesty SENTINEL by the Queen. The only form of voting political institutions? be able to meet the needs of your accompanied members of the the Queen’s representative, to Saints are afforded is election of 12 Well so far, the situation has only public to a location on St Helena, councillors. Whatever the Governor’s escalated due to the confrontation. audience on every occasion. For disrespect people for exercising personal views, whether he is ‘right’ One Facebook post from a member many radio is a form of pleasure to peacefully assemble and protest such rights. COMMENT or ‘wrong’, in this situation does of the local media even said “Those whether I the tuning in whilst about “Home Quarantine”. This The protest was filmed and can be Andrew Turner, SAMS not matter. Considering St Helena’s [protestors] needed a good telling off cooking a meal, cleaning the is the right of the people of St accessed on South Atlantic Media situation, for such an official to point his (although you [the Governor] should Helena as per the CONSTITUTION Services Facebook page, Saints “I do swear that I will well and truly finger in the faces of elected members have ran them over).” house or working outside of the serve Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and initiate such a confrontation, does I just cannot believe a public figure home and it is so sad that now OF ST HELENA, ASCENSION & Unite Facebook page or Governor II, Her Heirs and Successors, in the not fit with the words he is sworn to. actually suggested deliberately injuring many in the community have TRISTAN DA CUNHA Part 2 s17 Confronts elected members on office of Governor in accordance with The Governor might also consider the or even murdering the protestors their radios off for longer periods. and s18 –“Protection of freedom remote Island on YouTube. I the Constitution and other laws of 2012 White Paper that states the UK is (which included children), and I hope of expression and Protection would encourage you to view this St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Please bear in mind that some required “to develop self-governance this sort of language does not continue. of freedom of assembly and recording https://www.facebook. Cunha and with due regard to the and free political institutions in the People are debating, they’re peacefully listeners are bed ridden, or living customs of St Helena, Ascension and Territories.” protesting – these are signs of a healthy with physical setbacks (where association”. com/samssentinel/videos/145646 Tristan da Cunha. So help me God.” I have to ask, is the UK Government/ democracy, and all sides of this debate they are no longer as mobile It was the protestors’ intention 166896173/?sfnsn=scwspmo These are the words our governors the Queen’s representative yelling deserve their fundamental rights. to congregate freely and to express It is believed, that the Governor speak as they take their oaths of office. outdoors) lonely or even retired “You must deal with the affairs of the and presenters should strive to be their opinion about “Home of St Helena has behaved Dear Editor, some it is just to hear the latest Quarantine” to the Governor of St inappropriately which is against public sympathetically.” news, others enjoy the interviews sensitive to those who rely on the “You must not fall short of the Helena, without any interference. the Diplomatic Service Code of On behalf of the Guinea Grass and then there are the countless radio as company. professional standard expected of We thank all our presenters for Banners displayed were not Ethics where the core values of members of the Diplomatic Service Community I would like to listeners who simply tune in to indecent or abusive. At no time integrity, honesty, objectivity nor act in any way which might bring thank Enterprise St Helena, listen to their favourite music. the time and effort that it takes discredit upon it.” to put a programme together and the protestors obstructed the and impartiality were not the Community Development We believe that both radio highway or stopped any vehicles. demonstrated. These are the words of the FCDO Code stations do a fairly good job in wish them success and enjoyment of Conduct. Organisation and the Bank of St It is believed that the Governor I request on behalf of my fellow Helena for providing funds for attempting to provide listeners in their interaction with the After all the drama on the Airport listeners. of St Helena was advised to Saint Helenians and named Road last Wednesday, I wonder if the construction of a toilet for the here and abroad with a wide check-in at the airport prior to the colleagues, that FCDO gives Governor Rushbrook has had a chance DISABLED at the Guinea Grass variety of music, but as the saying Thank you for your time to sit down and think about all these commencement of the protest, a full public written apology, Community Centre. goes “You simply cannot please not to stop or exit his vehicle Governor of St Helena is dealt words, which he swore his name to. Thanks are also extended to all of the people all of the time”. Members of the St Helena Whether you agree with the views of Community. at the location of the protest. with appropriately under conduct the protestors, or of the Governor, or Lionel and Neil for their patience On a daily basis in our The Governor of St Helena, did protocols in relation to the none of the above, is not at issue here. in completing the project. interaction with the community approach the protestors and incident and assurance be given What is at issue is that the behaviour Yours faithfully, we are inundated with members made inappropriate statements that the people of St Helena in the shown by Governor Rushbrook did not of the public disappointed and befit a diplomat, nor someone sworn to No 76 Wirebird Drive, to Members of Legislative Council future, will not be treated in such represent the Queen. I wonder what Her Ingrid Fowler (Mrs) frustrated when radio becomes Half Tree Hollow, present, stating that they were “a a manner by your employees. Majesty would say if she saw that video? Chairperson a forum for self-seeking. The Island of St Helena disgrace” and they had “lied to Contrary to some Facebook posts, Guinea Grass Community Centre presenters should be made the protestors did not “attack the T: +290 23545 the public”. He also shouted and Yours sincerely aware that the community of E: [email protected] pointed his finger at members Jeffrey Ellick, Governor” nor did they block the St Helena is not interested in road – they were simply exercising of the public which does not Member of Legislative Council, a fundamental right to peacefully constant lectures, incessant 8th December 2020 help the Diplomatic Service St Helena demonstrate and express their Dear Editor, talking about ourselves and sadly to gain and retain the respect CC Ben Merrick FCDO views. The Governor could simply more and more listeners are now have driven past, and indeed he was Open letter to Foreign and trust of Legislative Council Travel the world and radio experiencing less radio time. (I Commonwealth and Development and the public. The Diplomatic advised to do so. Instead, he chose know we are) because we can to get out of his car and have a five- stations all over will have a Affairs Service Code of Ethics does states Dear Editor, minute confrontation with the people different flavour of how they stay tuned and go mad (which we that one must “always act in present, including pointing his finger present their programmes. believe is the sentiments of many Hon. Dominic Raab a way that is professional and At a public meeting held at in people’s faces and calling elected We personally do not believe islanders at the moment) or First Secretary of State and that deserves and retains the HTH Community Centre on 25th members “liars” and “a disgrace.” in carbon copy radio stations. switch off and “deprive ourselves The UK Government has Seven Secretary of State for Foreign, confidence of all those with whom November 2020, the attendees Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Radio presenters should have of radio time”. Many have now Commonwealth and Development you have dealings…. deal with the requested that Elected Members Principles) that apply to all public some freedom to express their resorted to not putting the radio Affairs public and their affairs fairly, of Executive Council (Clint office-holders: Selflessness, Integrity, creativity to the public without on at all. We could go as far as King Charles Street efficiently, promptly, effectively Beard, Cruyff Buckley, Anthony Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, every word being dictated to them quoting the countless number of London SW1A 2AH and sensitively” Green, Lawson Henry and Derek Honesty and Leadership. The by the listeners. the public who have expressed Government expects that “Holders Being a representative of Thomas) to: of public office should exhibit these Yet there should be a great sense their concerns, but hopefully this Thro’ Ben Merrick FCDO the people of St Helena, I am a) Reverse their decision to principles in their own behaviour.” of responsibility taken on board letter will be sufficient to curtail extremely appalled by the Home Quarantine from January The Governor also operates under the when speaking words to the talking time. Governor of St Helena’s behaviour 2021; Civil Service Code of Conduct, which Dear Sir listeners and even the music we We appeal to our presenters Diplomatic Service Code of which in my opinion, was totally b) Arrange a public meeting to says officials must: play. Radio plays a very important to consider your audience “Always act in a way that is Ethics, Standards of Behaviour - inappropriate. People are to be provide an explanation of their professional and that deserves and part in the lives of many people when delivering a programme. Dr Phillip Rushbrook, Governor treated with respect even if they decisions in respect of COVID-19; retains the confidence of all those with here on St Helena. Take time South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., of St Helena oppose what others have decided c) Publish immediately the whom you have dealings.” to chat with the community national plan in the event of “Deal with the public and their affairs The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, On Wednesday 2nd December or believed to be right; the law and some will even go as far as 2020, at approximately 6am, of St Helena affords and allows COVID-19 reaching the island. fairly, efficiently, promptly, effectively Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic and sensitively, to the best of your saying they cannot go through Honourables Christine Scipio, one to exercise such expression Elected Members of Executive ability.” the day without tuning in to our Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 Gavin Ellick and I (Members of and freedom. I do not expect an Council were given until 4th local stations here on island. For E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS December 2020 to provide a public the island. response; none was received. As agreed by the attendees at MV Helena Members of the Ladies Orchestra and friends invite you to come along to On Monday 7th December the said public meeting, if Elected the Mule Yard on Sunday evening 13 December at 7.30 and enjoy a family 2020, Councillor Derek Thomas Members of Executive Council offloading responded which is as follows: does not reverse their decision night out for a programme of Xmas music for the young and the old. “ExCo agreed for Home by 4th December 2020 or arrange delayed for Refreshments will be available, a collection will be taken and proceeds Quarantine from Jan flight 2021, a public meeting to provide subject to a number of measures explanations for their decisions Covid tests will go to the Society for Disabled People and other charities. The being put into place which will be on COVID-19 related matters, a evening’s entertainment will be a show of appreciation for our island’s Andrew Turner, SAMS reviewed by ExCo before the final demonstration will be arranged. emergency services. approval is given. It is proposed A procession protesting home that the documents be presented quarantine will take place from Cargo operations at St Helena to ExCo on Mon 14 Dec, what Pilling School playground to were delayed by one day this week information can be made available the front entrance of the Castle due to Covid-19 testing of all Covid protests to continue with New contractor to the public will be. ExCo is not on Saturday 12th December at persons onboard the MV Helena. for Jamestown prepared to have a public meeting 10:30am. A request has been made All tests were returned negative. march through Jamestown to explain their decision making, to Governor in Council to receive Cargo offloading was originally Andrew Turner, SAMS Christmas lights at this time information will be and listen to the protesters at set for Monday, Dec. 7 but only members of the public requested conveyed to the public via Press approximately 11am. began the next day, upon reciept A march through Jamestown ExCo reverse its decision to move Andrew Turner, SAMS Releases and Radio Interviews” Banners relating to home of negative test results. to protest the IEG/ExCo’s move from in-facility based quarantine No reasons were given as to why quarantine will be displayed. Before the MV Helena departed from in-facility based quarantine to home isolation. Grocock’s Contractors, run by Elected Members of Executive All members of the community Cape Town last Monday (Nov. to home isolation will take place The public also asked that ExCo/ Adam Grocock, was awarded this Council did not wish to arrange are welcomed to join in with the 30), an unspecified number of at 10:30am Saturday, Dec. 12. IEG attend a public meeting to year’s contract for putting up a meeting to discuss COVID-19 demonstration. crew members from the vessel The march will start at Pilling explain the decision and answer Jamestown’s Christmas lights. related matters with the tested positive for Covid-19. Primary School and finish at the the public’s questions. This is the first time the company community, their constituents. No Christine Scipio “During crew changes in Cape front entrance of the Castle. However, on Monday, Dec. 7 bid for the contract. national plan has been published On behalf of the attendees at the Town some of the crew tested The protest is being organised by ExCo member Cllr Derek Thomas The lights, which belong to the in the event of COVID-19 reaching Public Meeting-25/11/20 positive for Covid-19,” AW Ship Saints Unite – led by Legislative stated in a letter to Cllr Scipio: SHG Roads Section, were switched Management said. “Port Health Council members Jeffrey Ellick, “ExCo is not prepared to have on Sunday, Dec. 6. were fully involved and strict Christine Scipio and Gavin Ellick. a public meeting to explain their The lights were installed first Doctors could be temporarily pulled guidelines were followed. Our Saints Unite said it is requesting decision-making, at this time at the General Hospital and then protocols were followed and the ExCo members attend and listen information will be conveyed to from Market Street down to the from Bradley’s for “emergencies” at crew members were isolated prior to the protesters. the public via press releases and Grand Parade, finishing at the to disembarking. The march follows on from radio interviews.” Arch. The lights took around the General Hospital - but this hasn’t “Decontamination was the Nov. 19 and Nov. 25 public Further information about three days to install. completed in all accommodation meetings at the HTH Community the protest march can be found “We had to use a cherry picker,” yet happened areas of the MV Helena and all Centre, hosted by Saints Unite. within Cllr Christine Scipio’s Dear Adam told The Sentinel. “It was remaining crew, joining crew and 1,200-1,800 metres of lights.” Donna Crowie & Emma Weaver, SAMS At the meetings, more than 120 Editor letter (page 4). passengers had received negative team members – a General Covid-19 results.” SHG this week told The Practitioner, an Anaesthetist and SHG addressed the situation for Sentinel that while an in- a Locum Surgeon – arrived on the the first time Dec. 7. Fisheries investment ‘matters’ now with AG’s quarantine health professional [November] charter flight and are SHG said the Health Directorate could be temporarily taken out in quarantine. considered the situation “low Chambers of quarantine for “exceptional “In the event of an emergency, risk” because all crew now Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS emergency circumstances,” this whereby an urgent surgical onboard returned a negative has not so far occurred. procedure would need to be done, test before and after leaving “Matters relevant” to a requests should be denied and the The Oct. 13 minutes also recorded This comes after The Sentinel the Health Directorate might need Cape Town, and because nobody requested audit of SHG’s investment process with external that it was the responsibility of the Chief Secretary, the Economic asked SHG for information on to pull the Locum Surgeon out of onboard had presented any investment process for fisheries investor PQ Trading should are currently with the AG’s continue. Development Committee the topic. This was because ‘word quarantine to assist and carry coronavirus symptoms. Chambers, SHG on Monday told Three ExCo members during the Chairperson and the Clerk of on the street’ was that a surgeon out the priority procedure. This “There is no risk to goods onboard, as all cargo have The Sentinel. considerations however asked for Councils to determine the audit last weekend had been tested and would only happen in exceptional effectively been in quarantine Executive Council on Oct. 13 either the Internal Audit Service arrangements. temporarily taken out of Bradley’s circumstances and the Health since the departure of the vessel considered a public petition or the St Helena Audit Service The Sentinel, enquiring what to tend to a medical emergency at Directorate [has] designed a from Cape Town,” SHG said. “The that requested negotiations to look into “the process that has been decided about audit the General Hospital. testing regime and Standard cargo processes are conducted between SHG and PQ Trading has been followed in arriving at arrangements, this week received SHG said that this move was Operating Procedure to mitigate on a zero contact basis and have (the government’s preferred potential overseas investment in reply from SHG Chief Secretary indeed considered last week, but any associated risks. been reviewed and approved by bidder for St Helena’s fisheries) the fishing sector.” Susan O’Bey. did not occur. “Thankfully, this has not had the Health Directorate.” be stopped and replaced with This was recorded in the minutes “Matters relevant to this issue “The Health Directorate to happen as of yet. There was a Fifteen crew and four passengers a more “open, transparent and of the Oct. 13 meeting. Councillors are with the AG’s Chambers,” is currently running at a case last week whereby this was were onboard, with one passenger science-based process.” Beard, Green and Thomas did she said. “Therefore I cannot reduced capacity,” the SHG considered, but was not adopted due to disembark at St Helena and ExCo advised, and the Governor not say why they suggested an comment further at this time.” Press Office said. “Three new on that occasion.” enter quarantine. agreed, that the petition’s independent audit be carried out. 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS would “take on board” a request decisions like those concerning whether we would get a clear for it to be published. home isolation are made without mandate for it,” he said. Polarising council to see votes of no Until publication of the local consultation with the public. When then asked whether assessment, the findings of The Counillors Green and Thomas understanding the will of confidence on Friday Lancet (an initial article and a were reminded that 121 people the people was important to Andrew Turner, SAMS response article to opposing had voted (in a public meeting) decision-making, Cllr Thomas views, as cited in prior editions for the decision to move to and Cllr Green both said that of The Sentinel) remain the only home quarantine to be reversed; what they “did know” was that ast week The Sentinel explored or attending meetings. first input into the change from L reputable comparison of home while only 100 total people had ExCo was elected by the will of three key excerpts from a Nov. 26 The LegCo members are in-facility isolation to home versus in-facility quarantine so participated in the month-long the people (inferring that any SAMS Radio 1 panel discussion: “disappointed” that members of quarantine for all. The 121 people far found in the public domain. Governance Review engagement. decisions afterward made by Bradley’s has been housing about the Executive Council have denied also voted that the decision to The initial as well as the response SHG has given the Governance ExCo are automatically the will of 20 more people than SHG says to facilitate or attend any public switch to home quarantine as article each found that while Review priority, and the majority the people). is maximum capacity; the island meetings about home quarantine the main method for controlling both methods have merit, in- opinions of the 100 people were “What I certainly know is, the has a lack of PPE etc available to changes. arrivals needed to be reversed. facility quarantine was better taken as the “majority opinion” will of the people is to have our 12 the public; and full home isolation ExCo member Cllr Thomas for lessening community disease of the whole island in SHG elected members – and it’s the 12 criteria is not yet public. meanwhile said he was Continued debate over evidence transmission. documents. elected members’ will to have us This week, The Sentinel will look “disappointed” that the three SHG is yet to publish evidence So would the 121 people against as ExCo,” Cllr Green said. at: LegCo members did not attend that backs up its statements that Opposition to Covid decision home quarantine equally be “We don’t have to consult on • Polarised council to see Vote of a full-council meeting that had home isolation “lessens the risk of has greater public mandate than treated as the majority opinion of everything, because at the end No Confidence; apparently been called to discuss disease transmission” compared Governance Reform – what does islanders? Did Executive Council of the day we were elected as • Continued debate about the move to home quarantine to in-facility quarantine. this mean to Executive Council? members feel sure they were political leaders,” Cllr Thomas evidence; and – he accused the councillors of When asked about the evidence “We don’t have to consult on following the will of the people? said, adding that he felt the health • Whether public feedback is “prejudice” and of misleading behind this statement, Cllr everything, because at the end Cllr Green said he didn’t know if and safety of the general public gauged differently for different the public. Thomas told SAMS Radio 1 that of the day we were elected as the IEG had public support for its “wouldn’t change as a result of issues. Members of the public have also people should “establish the facts political leaders.” home-quarantine decision. this move [to home isolation for The SAMS Radio 1 panel been consistently discussing, first” before “opposing what the These were the words of Cllr “If you were to take this out all arrivals].” discussion focused on the IEG’s debating and even protesting government is doing.” Thomas, after being asked why for public consultation, I wonder recent decision to allow all the way St Helena is handling But what are the facts? passengers to home isolate from Covid-19 decision-making. The Sentinel has for three weeks January, and the reaction to the While debates, protests and been attempting to establish decision. The panel was made rifts in beliefs are normal in them, using research and up of Executive Council and democracies elsewhere, this level requesting evidence from SHG. Incident Executive Group (IEG) of involvement in local politics is No reputable sources have been members Tony Green and Derek a relative rarity for St Helena. found that back up the statement CUSTOMER REMINDER Thomas, alongside Acting Chief Last week, the emerging that home isolation lessens the risk of Police David Price and Senior polarisation seemed to come to a of disease transmission compared Environmental Health Officer head when the Governor stopped to in-facility quarantine – even Georgina Young. to confront protestors on the way after having twice requested this to St Helena Airport. He called the specific evidence from SHG. When making payment to a Bank of St Helena Account (by cash Pay-In or Vote of No Confidence councillors who were standing Cllr Thomas was therefore asked A rare vote – to remove ExCo amongst the members of the what evidence SHG/the IEG have Account Transfer), please ensure you have the Account Number for the members from office – is set to voting public who were against that directly states home isolation take place during this Friday’s recent decisions “a disgrace.” is better at lessening community person/s or organisation to whom you are making payment. formal meeting of Legislative As of Tuesday, SAMS’ video of transmission than is in-facility Council (scheduled for 10am, to the incident had reached more quarantine, so the community Customers are also reminded when inserting Account Names in either the be broadcast live on SAMS Radio than 20K people. can “establish the facts.” 1). This Friday, those LegCo “I don’t have that here,” Cllr Debit or Credit field on the various Bank forms, Account Names must be This is related to continuing members that the Governor called Thomas said, later adding that debates and protests about a “disgrace” will lead a vote to the evidence was “advice and written in full as initials will not be accepted. When completing forms for a Covid-19 decision-making, remove the current members of evidence from Public Health which is polarising council. Some Executive Council from office in a England (PHE) and the medical Joint Account, both names on the Account must be written in full. ExCo members are outspokenly Vote of No Confidence. professionals here on-island (a in support of home isolation, The LegCo members are St Helena-specific assessment).” and confident in their decision- Christine Scipio, Jeffrey Ellick SHG had also cited a St-Helena- Bank of St Helena would like to thank customers for their support and making process; while some and Gavin Ellick. They organised specific assessment, drawn up by LegCo members are outspokenly the protest near the airport, and Dr Kamar, as evidence; but it is cooperation. against the decision to move to the Vote of No Confidence, after still unknown what this evidence home isolation, and are highly 121 people on Nov. 25 asked was; or what data was used to H e a d O f f i c e : M a r k e t S t r e e t · J a m e s t o w n · S t H e l e n a I s l a n d · S T H L 1 Z Z critical of the way the decision them to lead these efforts. This compile the assessment. was made. was during one of the public This is because the document T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · web www.sainthelenabank.com Both sides are accusing the meetings the three organised to is not in the public domain – Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, @sainthelenabank Bank of St Helena Ltd other of not fully communicating give community members their although Cllr Thomas did say he 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 9 INTERNATIONAL NEWS LIFESTYLE & CULTURE SHG selling November 2020 register Primary schools’ advent services conclude its controlling with “Egyptian Nativity” shares in Andrew Turner, SAMS Solomon’s Andrew Turner, SAMS Births Deaths

Name: Mia-Bella Louann Ruth O’Bey Name: Lionel Frederick Joshua SHG has announced it is selling Benjamin Died: 06/11/2020 Age: 77 its shares in Solomon’s in order to Born: 10/11/2020 “generate significant funds that Name: Kathleen Rose Benjamin the Government can re-invest in Name: Gabriel van Neel-Naulaerts Died: 16/11/2020 Age: 85 its priorities.” Born: 13/11/2020 SHG announced the sale Nov. Name: Phyllis Eileen Peters 24 when it invited expressions Name: Klay Luttrell Youde Died: 26/11/2020 Age: 88 of interest to purchase “all or Born: 22/11/2020 part” of its 124,100 shares in the company. Currently SHG owns 62.9% 90-year-old woman first to of the total shares of Solomon & Company (St Helena) PLC – equalling a controlling stake in receive Covid-19 vaccine the company. Andrew Turner, SAMS Executive Council in December Harford Primary School the world to start using the Pfizer rounded of this year’s primary 2019 decided the government 90-year-old woman Margaret vaccine, following regulatory should sell its shares because: school advent services with Keenan on Dec 8 became the approval last week. an “Egyptian Nativity” at St “They wished to re-examine first person to be vaccinated Vaccination is not compulsory. Government’s position in relation Matthew’s Church on Tuesday for Covid-19 under the UK 800,000 doses of the vaccine evening, Dec. 8. to the continued [share]holdings Government’s vaccination have been secured by the and gave a direction to examine The church was packed to programme. government with orders placed bursting point with parents, the possible options available for Margaret, who turns 91 next for 40 million in total. This would disposal,” an SHG spokesperson family and friends who watched week, told the BBC it was the be enough to vaccinate 20 million the children perform a musical said. “It was agreed at an Executive “best early birthday present.” people (as two courses are needed Council meeting in December that followed the biblical tale of She was given the first out of per person). Mary and Joseph seeking refuge 2019 for SHG to therefore sell its 800,000 doses of the Pfizer/ UK Health Secretary Matt shares in Solomon & Company (St in Egypt after the birth of Jesus. BioNTech vaccine being rolled Hancock said he expected it to take As with each advent service, the Helena) PLC.” out in the UK over the next few “several weeks” to get the first In 1968, the majority stake in event concluded with a religious weeks. group of healthcare workers, care message from Bishop Dale. Solomon’s was bought by two The UK is the first country in staff and over-80s vaccinated. South Africans, Tony Thornton St Paul’s School hosted its and M J Metelercamp. According performance Dec. 3, themed to official documents SHG was FIG hopes for vaccine this month “Lights, Camel, Action.” The concerned at the time that a large performance focused on telling part of the island’s rather small Andrew Turner, SAMS the nativity story through dances, risk groups first. This would in a setting similar to popular private sector was in foreign ollowing the UK’s ownership and that inherent F be followed by vaccinations for talent shows like Strictly Come authorization of the Pfizer/ healthcare workers, and then the Dancing or The Voice. rights – such as land ownership BioNTech vaccine for public use, – of St Helenians were at risk of Falkland Islands Government Pilling Primary on Dec. 2 was Falkland Islands Chief Medical being bought out and forever lost. would “work down through the the first to hold its advent service, And so, in 1974, SHG bought the Officer Dr Rebecca Edwards said age-related groups.” which was entitled Children of controlling stake in the company she is “hopeful” the Falkland However, “children currently are the World. This play focused on in order to keep one of the largest Islands Government (FIG) will not going to be in the vaccination different Christmas traditions in monopolies, owning much of the receive at least some vaccines program, because there is no “Christian countries” around the island’s trade and usable land, in before the year end. evidence around vaccinating world including the USA, Malawi the control of the islanders. “It will almost certainly be the children as yet,” she said. and China. “The people’s future, their trade AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine, Dr Edwards said vaccinations And Pilling also held another annual event this week – its connections, their development which is yet to have received would not be mandatory but that were all at stake,” according to an MHRA approval,” she said. Christmas carols event outside she would “hope everybody will the Canister took place at noon official document from the time. Dr Edwards said the Falkland’s take up the offer of a vaccination.” would aim to vaccinate its high- Tuesday, Dec. 8. 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 11 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE But then, DPAS started – back in standing order with the Bank to can’t see. We don’t know what she £500 donated to Disabled Persons Aid Society 1978, over 40 years ago. pay £2 a month to [DPAS] – in a goes through, [somebody like that]. This was 14 years before the United year, we’d have £24 more pounds,” But she’s so positive.” on international disabilities day Nations introduced International one representative said. “And if 10 The group all agreed that learning Emma Weaver, SAMS Day of Persons with Disabilities, people did that, it’ll add up.” to cope with a disability is a according to DPAS. Reps for the society are voluntary significant part of the struggle. Today, DPAS helps enable and are from Occupational Therapy, “I think one of the ways I cope is disabled community members CASCD, SHAPE and Education. thinking, there’s always somebody to have better quality of life. The worse off than me… And if that charity essentially champions and “I take my hat off to her” worse-off person can cope, can’t I brings to the forefront the needs of “I think all of us know of cope too?” disabled persons within St Helena’s someone in the community who “Carry on regardless,” Dotty said. community. is disabled, but maybe we don’t Sometimes – especially at quite understand what that person Solomon’s Christmas – this could be financial is going through – what it is like What spurred Solomon’s £500 aid, but the assistance also takes living with a disability.” donation? other forms. For instance, DPAS DPAS members on Thursday Solomon’s used to have recently helped purchase two shared experiences of coping with Sponsorship & Donations group, specialised, electric-movement disabilities. which only recently started back up. beds for those in need. “I think sometimes people This year, each Solomon’s DPAS also provides monthly forget that when you’re disabled, department selected its top three entertainment in the form of everything takes that much longer local charities. The top four charities evening events (‘Happy Hearts’). to do,” Cathy Cranfield said. overall were then given focus this DPAS also puts care and attention Dotty Peters, whose path into a financial year – Solomon’s set on the carers of disabled persons; wheelchair began around age 40, amounts they would donate or use he St Helena Disabled Persons yourself – it tracks and responds to promote understanding of the T liaises with the Highways Authority, said her own disability is a struggle, to provide assistance. Aid Society last week received to the user’s movements so that it dignity, rights and well-being of for example to ensure disabled but that she is amazed by Wendy For DPAS, Solomon’s then chatted a £500 donation, which will go only helps a person as much as they people with disabilities. access for walkways/sidewalks; Anthony, who is blind. with the charity to understand their toward purchase of an important need, and therefore also serves to This year’s theme was ‘not all and communicates with the Police “We struggle in the dark – when needs and goals. piece of medical equipment. track progress. disabilities are visible.’ A focus about disabled parking spaces and all the lights are out – but Wendy is “One of the main things to us was The money was donated on “I’ve recently had a patient who was put on spreading awareness of other issues. like that all the time. The lights are that you get the help and support International Day of Persons with had a relapse of a condition, and disabilities that are not immediately “We try to do our best with what we out all the time. with the [motorised machine],” Disabilities 2020 (Thursday, Dec. 2) she couldn’t walk – so we started apparent (mental illness, chronic can, to influence the authorities,” “I don’t know if I’d be able to cope said Solomon’s employee Tegan by Solomon & Company, PLC. her off on [this machine], and pain, hearing impairments, DPAS said. like Wendy copes. For somebody French. So the majority of funds Representatives from the Disabled slowly but surely she got better,” diabetes, brain injuries, cognitive Income is derived from donations, who could see – and all of a sudden for DPAS were put into the arm Persons Aid Society (DPAS) and the physiotherapist said. dysfunctions, learning disabilities fundraising, and a small annual your life is just black… I always say attachment for the machine. Solomon’s gathered at the CCC The new equipment to be etc). grant from SHG. Just over £700 in I take my hat off to her. It’s bad Solomon’s is also printing some Thursday afternoon for the purchased with the help of the £500 DPAS representative Pamela donations was received in last two enough for me… But the good thing vouchers for DPAS at no charge, and handover of the cheque and to donation will be a retro-fit arm Young gave some numbers years. is I can see what’s going on around printing flyers and placing them in share experiences, thanks and trainer to fit onto this machine. regarding disabilities: “[Imagine if] someone set up a me. Wendy still can walk, but she Solomon’s outlets. information. - More than 1 billion people are The £500 will help the purchase International Day of Persons with living with a disability; of an attachment for an important Disabilities - 450 million people have mental piece of physiotherapy equipment The UN International Day of or neurological conditions, but two already located within the CCC’s Persons with Disabilities aims thirds won’t go for help because of physiotherapy unit. stigma and discrimination; - 1 in 160 kids is autistic. FREE CHRISTMAS MESSAGES Specialised, motorised exercise “And of course included in [these machine numbers] are people living here in We’re helping you share the love this Christmas: DPAS purchased the machine St Helena,” she said. (pictured, right) earlier this year. It “And so it is fitting that Solomon’s Get your holiday greetings in The Sentinel and on SAMS Radio 1, all for free! benefits people with Parkinson’s, presented us with this cheque today, strokes, knee issues etc. on the International Day of Persons Submit your Christmas messages for your family and friends near and far by 4pm Currently, the machine provides with Disabilities. The donation will motorised leg movement, via make a difference.” Thursday, Dec. 17. motorised pedals that help a person cycle. DPAS Messages will be printed in the Dec. 23 edition of The Sentinel, and also read out on “[It facilitates] movement “Pre-70s, the disabled people in SAMS Radio 1 on Christmas Day. and helps muscles, even if you the community were kind of shut yourself can’t move your legs,” away,” DPAS representatives said And it’s all free, just for you, this Christmas. physiotherapist Bradley Petersen Thursday. “They weren’t brought told The Sentinel. out in the public. It was almost like But the machine can also sense a shame… The parents didn’t want how much work you’re doing to bring the disabled child out.” 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 13 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Aerobility to take St Helena’s disabled persons to new heights Andrew Turner, SAMS

St Helena’s first go-kart track open “just that amazing first flight is enough to change their outlook Emma Weaver, SAMS on disability forever.” Mr Miller-Smith announced Motors rumbled and tyres that Aerobility would be helping screeched last Friday as Acting St Helena’s disabled persons Governor Greg Gibson waved reach new heights at the SHAPE the symbolic chequered flag to International Day for Persons declare St Helena’s first go-kart with Disabilities event, which track officially open. was held Dec. 3 at Prince Andrew About 50 people including School. councillors, SHG officials and Soon, persons with disabilities planes is the Tecnam P2002 JF. It “That was completely out of the members of the public attended in St Helena should be taking to has strengthened wings to allow blue,” SHAPE Chairperson Lolly an opening event at 2pm Friday the sky and learning to fly aircraft. for extra weight, extra handholds Young told The Sentinel just after at the new track, which is located Aerobility, a UK charity that and a canopy that can open wider the announcement. “We have had within the forest above Sapper specialises in teaching people than standard planes to make it a few conversations with Mike Way. with disabilities to fly, announced easier for people with disabilities Miller-Smith, and he is definitely After speeches and toasts, racers that it will be bringing a plane to get in and out. very keen to come here[…] we donned helmets and revved their to St Helena to get people with Aerobility CEO Mike Miller- are incredibly excited, what an go-kart engines as they took to disabilities flying. Smith is a former commercial opportunity.” the track to demonstrate a race. A specially adapted aircraft will pilot who became disabled in Aerobility, SHAPE and St Helena The track – named Scipioni be shipped to the island and an his twenties but maintained his Airport have been working Racing – will now open Fridays, Aerobility instructor will visit in passion for flying. together since island resident Saturdays and Sundays from order to teach people how to fly. The Aerobility website says that Neil Foster on Oct. 4 did a virtual about 1pm, with bookings also Aerobility has four types of for many people with disabilities, London Marathon in support of available. Initial pricings were these charities. planes, all fitted with specialised At the International around £10 for 15 laps, with about hand controls. They come in Day for Persons “What an unbelievable seven go-karts at the ready. different sizes, from lightweight with Disabilities announcement,” Neil said. “The Paul Scipio, one of the owners event, SHAPE also best part about it is that Aerobility and managers, said the track training aircraft (like the Piper showcased the items PA-28 Warrior) to the larger they create and sell. is such a special organisation had been in development for two Piper Cherokee 6 – a craft that that can attract people like Buzz years and that it is only the start Aerobility describes as “our flying Aldrin as one of their trustees – with further sports and leisure transit van with a roomy cockpit, and ambassadors. SHAPE and developments to follow. Water hoist access and room to carry Aerobility connected together sport activities/bookings are disability equipment such as have some amazing moon- already available. power chairs, scooters and even shots that are in progress at the A video of opening day is on the our mobile hoist.” moment, and I can’t wait to see SAMS (@samssentinel) Facebook One of their more specialised what happens from here.” page. 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 15 SAMS RADIO 1 SCHEDULE TIME OUT SAMS Radio 1 Salvation Army Book of 102.7 (Jamestown) • 90.5 (High Knoll) • 105.1 (Sunberry) • 105.3 (Blue Hill) Christmas carols Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS the Week Streaming live via www.sams.sh/radio.html and June - the Eggshell Family Public Library Service The Salvation Army Christmas Band. With harmonica, guitar 10am: Live broadcast of Legislative Council carol sing-a-long at Half Tree and cymbal they performed While Bringing you the Hollow (HTH) Community Centre Shepherds Watched and See Amid 1-4pm: Luke Bennett Dec. 6 seemed a tonic specially the Winter Snow. Collette did a solo 5-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Andrew Turner prescribed for alleviating the of A New Shining Star and with BBC stresses of the months gone by. Alex sang Merry Christmas from our

FRI. Dec. 11 8-8:30pm: Comedy (Old Harry’s Game) Adorned with gold lights, the House to Yours. World packed centre seated more than Carols for the congregation were 8am: Rebroadcast of Friday’s Legislative Council meeting double the numbers that could O Little Town of Bethlehem, White be accommodated in the Army’s Christmas, Away in a Manger, See 3-5pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie Service HTH hall. Him Lying on a Bed of Straw and the The evening was led by Coral closing carol Silent Night, which 6-8pm: Eclectic Editions with Paul Gasteen 100.7 (Briars) Yon, who offered a warm welcome no Christmas carol programme is 8-9:30pm: Comedy repeats (Old Harry’s Game) to the eager participants. Jordana complete without. Coral Yon led SAT. Dec. 12 SAT. Peters (saxophone) and Stuie Yon the Bible reading, Luke Chapter 2 88.1 (High Knoll) Verses 1-20 (the Christmas story). 7am-noon: Sunday Show with Luke Bennett (trumpet) opened with Jingle Bell Rock. Major Nhlanhla Ziqubu gave the 1pm: The Week in Interviews (Executive Council members 102.7 (Blue Hill) Clint Beard and Cruyff Buckley talk about last Tuesday’s outcomes Major Priscilla Ziqubu then led benediction. He said this was his from the formal meeting of Executive Council; and IEG members the opening prayer. This was family’s second Christmas here Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). give another update about St Helena and Covid-19.) followed by King George’s solo and shortly they all will leave for One of our most popular 3-5pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie on keyboard A Little More Love This Durban, called by Headquarters songbooks ever is now available Christmas. Later he performed to undertake the Army’s work as a 6th Edition with more SUN. Dec. 13 7pm: Seventh Day service There’s a New Kid in Town. King there. Majors Nhlanhla and than 75 top holiday favourites, George also accompanied Johnny Priscilla were installed Jan. 13, including: All I Want for Featured Carter (guitar) with Peace on 2019 shortly after arriving with 7-10am: Sunrise with Andrew Turner Christmas Is My Two Front Earth. The Family Circle group, their two sons (then aged 13 and Teeth * Away in a Manger * 1-4pm: Luke Bennett this which seemingly gets bigger each 7). Major Nhlanhla said they will Have Yourself a Merry Little year, raised the roof with I’ll be always remember their life on St Christmas * Joy to the World * 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Steptoe and Son) week Home with Bells On and they also Helena. Little Saint Nick * Silent Night * sang On a Saviour’s Day. The programme was interspersed Sleigh Ride * We Three Kings of MON. Dec. 14 Will the final LegCo of 2020 be Nicholas Yon at different stages with band items entitled Mary’s the most exciting of the year? Orient Are * Winter Wonderland Tune in at 10am this Friday to of the programme led sing-a- Boy Child, Christmas Cheer, Winter’s * and more! 10:30am: The Week in Interviews (Executive Council members find out. longs of C is for the Christ Child; Tale and they played out with We Clint Beard and Cruyff Buckley talk about last Tuesday’s outcomes from the formal meeting of Executive Council; and IEG members Of course, one of the rarest Greatest Gift of All; A Ray of Hope Wish You a Merry Christmas. This Please reserve by contacting give another update about St Helena and Covid-19.) occurrences set for this LegCo is a Flickers in the Sky; Silver Bells and was the Army’s second carols motion to remove the current five the following:- 5-7pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie ExCo members from office “because Christmas is a Time to Love. Nicholas event for 2020. Their first was Telephone Number: 22580 of the magnitude of dissatisfaction also sang solo The Servant King. at St Mark’s Hall Dec. 1 and the Email: publiclibrary@helanta. expressed by the public” about TUE. Dec. 15 New “talent” to the Christmas last was Tuesday Dec. 8 at St co.sh. recent Covid-19 decision-making. Michael’s Church, Rupert’s. SAMS Radio 1 will broadcast the programmes was Rodney, Mavis 8-11am: Sunrise with Donna Crowie Friday, Dec. 11 formal Legislative Council meeting live to the public. 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell Listeners can look forward to questions relating to the closure of ESH; Covid testing 4-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Luke Bennett and medical evidence; liberated African slave Well-attended Christmas bazaar remains research; and TC contracts. 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Steptoe and Son) Donna Crowie, SAMS WED. Dec. 16 WED. Local news and notices: smaller scale, but people still 7am, 10am, noon, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm, 10pm On Friday New Horizons held found great bargains. 7-10am: Sunrise with Luke Bennett its annual Christmas bazaar, with “I look forward to this yearly all goods on sale for £1 or less. event, to grab a great bargain, 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell Items available included clothing especially when you can get 5-7pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie for ladies, gents and children, something for £1 and not spend toys, books and household goods. £16+ for a pair of pants,” one

THU. Dec. 17 THU. New Horizons launched its customer told The Sentinel. annual bazaar back in 2012. New Horizons made a total of Reach us on 22727 or at [email protected] This year the bazaar was on a £490.62 from the bazaar. 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 17 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE TIME OUT categories. different types of people – with tells you to hold on tight, but School of Love: How we attach People usually have one dominant different types of attachment styles practise fighting this and staying style of attachment but may – in relationships. with the anxiety of letting go and Lemarc Thomas, Sentinel lifestyle correspondent use the other strategies as well, But if you can’t wait for that, you giving space. depending on the situation or type can also find more on my Instagram If you identify with the avoidant and that there is no space for her so she attachment needs, stemming from of relationship. account @lemarcthomas. style, remember there is space for leaves the house to spend all day in the their different attachment styles. These patterns are imbedded And finally, here is some quick your emotions and people around garden. Both their needs go unmet, but There are some fundamental deep in your core and play out advice to tide you over until the you are strong enough to hold you. they calm down and this fight will start differences in how we love, which, unconsciously in your relationships. next article: You want love but you are putting again tomorrow. if our relationships are going to For some of you, this is a trap that If you identify with the ambivalent up barriers to connection. Your This might sound familiar to you. thrive, we need to be aware of. you are falling into and is hurting style, remember that you are only instinct tells you to get away, but Not because it’s gossip about Henry Psychologists have found four your relationships. But the good as needy as your unmet needs; try practise leaning in and sharing a and Betty from down the hill, but different styles of attachment. I’m news is that you can change. to work out your core needs and bit more of your inner world with because it’s such a common pattern. going to explain a bit about each In my upcoming articles I’m how to communicate/ fulfil them in those close to you. People spend their whole lives of them so that you can see which going to explore how to deal with a healthy adult way. Your instinct in this dance with their partner, style of attachment fits you. Check until they either submit to being out the four different attachment unfulfilled, cheat, and/ or end the styles (listed below). relationship. You can probably identify yourself Henry and Betty have different (and your loved ones) in one of the This week in St Helena’s Hello you’ll. This is something that might history explain some of the struggles in Anxious ambivalent Dec. 10, 1815: Napoleon moves into Longwood House. your close relationships: - Why you are attracted to the • You worry a lot about your relationships. Dec. 10, 1867: The (wooden) Gaol in Rupert’s Valley is people you are attracted to; • It can be hard to trust your loved ones’ intentions and you are afraid that they will leave you. burnt down by a prisoner. Prisoners are returned to the - The patterns you fall into; • You tend to hold on tight to your partners. • It’s soothing for you to have closeness. old prison in Jamestown (the one still in use today). - Why your relationships might • You are more emotional than logical. fail; and... • You are caring, giving and affectionate but feel you don’t get back as much as you give, Dec. 9, 1948: Two hundred islanders, mostly women, - What you truly need! leaving you feeling unfulfilled. emigrate to South Africa. Henry likes a lot of closeness and Betty • You worry that your partner does not want to be as close with you as you want to be with likes her space. These are conflicting them. Dec. 8, 1996: The first Governor’s Cup starts from Cape needs in their marriage. Henry holds • You can easily sense changes in your partner’s mood, emotions or behaviours, and you

www.sudokuoftheday.com Town. on tight to Betty because he feels safe respond accordingly. and at ease when Betty is close. Betty • When you are feeling needy, you nag your partner, trying to get attention and love. Sudoku feels safe and at ease when she has a • When they don’t respond to your emotions, you act out or withdraw in protest. Riddle of the day bit of distance; she thinks that Henry I am worn to mark a successful victory. I am also made

is needy and feels suffocated by him Secure of flowers and leaves formed into a circle, and I vary from so she keeps pushing him away. Henry big to tiny. What am I? wreath A Answer: feels unloved so he nags Betty, “you • You are comfortable with closeness and comfortable being alone never say you love me anymore, you • You find it easy to communicate and honour your needs and boundaries never want to spend time with me, you • You are able to listen to and respect others’ needs and boundaries Monolith spotted on the Isle of Wight days didn’t even stay for dinner last night”. • You can be loving and attentive. after similar ones discovered in US, Romania He might even start a fight because, • You don’t take things personally and find it fairly easy to respond to others • You deal with conflict in relationships very well. deep down, he’s doing anything to get • Sometimes people mistake your security and lack of drama for lack of chemistry or passion her close to him. Betty feels attacked because you are not dangerous – but that’s unfortunate for them. and fights back - she feels criticised Anxious avoidant Disorganised • You are independent and self-sufficient • Relationships are very tough for you and you • It gets uncomfortable when people get too intimate and want commitment, you feel either find yourself alone or in very dysfunctional smothered partnerships • You tend to keep people at a distance • You are both scared of intimacy and • When you are upset, you need space and take alone time to soothe. abandonment at the same time • People admire that you are calm, cool, and not in need of anyone, but you just don’t show • You may lash out at people who come close to your needs. you whilst also wanting to hold on to them. Tom Dunford, 29, was walking the dog with his fiancee and sister on • You are more logical than emotional. • The people you turned to for comfort as a child, Sunday when he saw a mysterious mirrored object ahead of them. • It does not always feel safe to share emotions (people may not be strong enough to handle were also your source of fear. “We saw this big reflection of the sun,” he told Sky News. “I knew about all them and you don’t need to burden others with your emotions). • Caregivers may have been abusive or the monolith stories recently, so I recognised it straight away.” • You find faults with your partners, become focused on finding the perfect partner or get threatening which was traumatic for you. It is unclear who is responsible for the installation. stuck on the one that got away. • Therefore, you want to cling on to someone Within the last week, so-called monoliths have appeared in the Utah desert, • You are on alert for signs of neediness or control. and run away from them at the same time. on a hill in Romania and atop a Californian mountain. • Your partners think that you are emotionally distant and may act out to get a response from • A very small percentage of people fall into this They bear a resemblance to the one that features in Stanley Kubrick’s film you but the more they do, the more you retreat. category. 2001: A Space Odyssey. 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 19

SCHOOL PAGE DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENAFAITH MATTERS Anti-bullying week at St Paul’s Primary DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Anti-bullying week took place this year on Monday Nov. 16. The theme was Sunday 13 December –The3rd CathedralSunday in ParAdventish of St Paul ‘United Against Bullying.’ We kicked off the week with an assembly by our SEN Saturday 12th Dec 8.00am Reserved Sacrament Cathedral 9:30 hrs -Sabbath School Programme Sunday 13 December – 3rd Sunday in Advent advisor Mrs Anita Bradshaw, who gave examples of how we should treat each 10:00 hrs -Bible Lesson Study 9.30am Eucharist St Martin 11:00 hrs - Divine Service 8.00am Reserved Sacrament Cathedral other. The first day was also marked by having a special odd socks day. All 11.15am Eucharist/Junior Church St Andrew 9.30am Eucharist St Martin classes in St Paul’s School did different activities each day to spread awareness Every Wednesday 5.00pm Choral Evensong Cathedral 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting 11.15am Eucharist/Junior Church St Andrew of anti-bullying. Have a look at some of the fun activities we have done in our 5.00pm Choral Evensong Cathedral All are Welcome Thursday 17 December school. For further information contact: 9.00am Eucharist Arabia Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 Thursday 17 December 9.00am The Parish ofEucharist St James Arabia

Sunday 13 December – 3rdTheSunday Parish in Advent of St James 9.30am Eucharist/Junior Church St John

Sunday 13 December – 3rd Sunday in Advent Thursday 17 December 9.30am Eucharist/Junior Church St John 6.30pm Youth Christmas Songs of St James Praise and Parade Thursday 17 December BAPTIST CHURCH 6.30pm Youth Christmas Songs of St James The Parish ofPraiseSt Matthew and Parade Sunday Service Monday kicked off with an Tuesday began with a special On Wednesday we all wrote Sunday 13th Decmber Sunday 13 December – 3rd Sunday in Advent ‘Odd socks day’ to celebrate assembly by the Police who a kindness card to someone Sandy Bay Chapel 08.45 am 11.15am Eucharist/Junior CThehurch Parish ofStSt Mark Matthew what makes us all unique came in to talk about to cheer up their day. The Head O’Wain Chapel 10.45 am TuesdaySunday 15 December13 December – 3rd Sunday in Advent and different. Some of us bullying and how not to be a Reception Class wrote a Jamestown Chapel 6.00pm 7.00pm 11.15am Reserved SacramentEucharist/Junior St MarkChurch St Mark also came dressed in odd bully. card to all of their teachers. Tuesday 15 December shoes. Sunday school in recess for the school holidays, children still 7.00pm Reserved Sacrament St Mark welcome to the services.

Each class designed Bible Studies a graffiti door to In recess for school holidays. spread the Kids Adventure Club: importance of CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME FOR 2020 stopping bullying In recess for school holidays. SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER – OPEN AIR ON THE BRIDGE IN JAMESTOWN@ 7PM. and being kind to Prayer Meeting on Saturday 12th ALL ARE WELCOME December at 8:30am at the home of THIS WILL BE FOLLOWED BY A BRING AND SHARE FELLOWSHIP EVENING AT each other. For further information contact: Anthony and Elaine Hopkins at Sapper Way. THE JAMESTOWN HALL AT 8PM. Tel No 22388 or 24644 Praise and Worship service on Sunday SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER – OPEN AIR 13th December at Unit 3 Longwood CAROL SERVICE AT ROSEMARY PLAIN AT Enterprise Park at 11am. 4PM. BAHA’I FAITH Kid Zone (Sunday School) at 11:30am in TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER – CAROLS AT www.sthelenabahai.org Unit 7. SANDY BAY COM. CENTRE @7.30PM. Cell Meetings: SUNDAY 20TH DECEMBER – ECUMENICAL “O Son of Man! All cell meetings have ended for 2020 CAROL SERVICE AT THE COURT HOUSE For everything there is a sign. The sign and will resume in the new year. STEPS GRAND PARADE @ 7.30PM. During the week an anti- On Thursday the whole of love is fortitude under My decree and FRIDAY 25TH DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS bullying display was placed school came together patience under My trials.” The Christian gift/bookshop and DVD DAY SERVICE AT THE HALF TREE - Baha’i Scripture rental (as well as second-hand goods HOLLOW HALL @10AM. up with kindness quotes. on the field to learn shop) will be open on Tuesday and SUNDAY 27TH DECEMBER – MORNING Children could choose a the popular Jerusalema DEVOTIONAL MEETING Thursday from 9am to 1pm and on SERVICE AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW BAHA’I CENTRE Saturday from 10am to 12 noon. We HALL @10AM. quote and give it to a dance. They also Gumwoods have new stock in! Great Christmas gifts EVERYONE IS WARMLY WELCOME TO JOIN friend to spread kindness participated in creating 8pm available! US FOR ALL OF THESE CAROL SERVICES. THURSDAY EVENINGS COME ON AND CELEBRATE THE REAL around the school. a hand print mural. For further information phone 62552 or REASON FOR THIS SEASON. MAY GOD ALL ARE WELCOME RICHLY BLESS YOU ALL. Telephone 24342 23249. 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

Enjoy movies? Ever wondered how the story was written and filmed? CREATIVE SAINT HELENA SCRIPTWRITING COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGE BETWEEN 10 AND 16 VACANCY Join the Creative Saint Helena scriptwriting competition, for the chance to win the top prize of CIVIL ENGINEER/NON-REVENUE WATER COORDINATOR having your script turned into a mini movie which you and your friends can star in if you want to! Great Runner-up prizes too 😊😊 Connect Saint Helena Ltd is seeking to appoint a Civil Engineer/Non-Revenue Water We are looking for a ﬁlm with a beginning, middle and end. Coordinator.

It should show a character starting as one thing, and then learning and growing into something new. A key priority for the company is reducing water loss. The successful candidate will lead on Please write in the proper script format as the script is what the actors use to read! this initiative as well as providing technical leadership for support of the development of water and sewage infrastructure. The workload is both varied and challenging and the One page of a script is about one minute of a film. So five pages would make a five minute film. We are successful candidate will be a key player in all stages from initial concept design and planning looking for a film that’s five to ten minutes long. to final commissioning.

The winner of the script will have a chance to make the ﬁlm, so keep your ideas realistic and try and A number of Engineering, procurement and construction projects run simultaneously and the imagine how the ﬁlm will be made. Deadline: 31st January so get writing in the Christmas holidays! Civil Engineer will be responsible for engineering practical solutions in an often challenging environment. Information sheet with tips and examples from [email protected] / call 23988 or The ideal candidate will have qualifications and experience including; message at Creative Saint Helena Facebook page. GOOD LUCK!

• Civil Engineering Degree • Chartered/PR Eng Civil Engineer Registration

• 5 years + experience on Engineering Procurement Construction projects The Public Solicitor Office is urgently in • Construction Project Management Certification/Experience need of Lay Advocates to serve the people • of St Helena. Lay Advocates are supported Experience in water leakage reductions by the Public Solicitor and Assistant Public • Technical analysis Solicitors and receive a competitive monthly • Computer design skills payment based on work done, Residential • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to produce clear reports, Silver Broadband internet allowance, tenders and specifications. additional fees for each court and police • Adaptable and flexible approach and able to priorities time and tasks station appearance and travelling and other

expenses. Training will be given in all Drop tissues in aspects of the role. A competitive salary is offered, in accordance with qualifications and experience. Additional benefits include 15% pension contribution, 25 days annual leave and support for further If you think you could be a Lay Advocate relevant professional training & development. the trash instead or would like some more information please contact the Public Solicitor Office, on For a full job description and/or further details on this position please contact Telephone 23008 or email to psconsultant @ Lawrence Muranganwa on 22255 or email [email protected]. of flushing them helanta.co.sh and you will be supplied with more information. Completed application forms should be emailed to Annalisa Young and save water Alternatively, please come along to the Small [email protected] or handed in to the Connect Saint Helena Ltd main office at Court Room in Jamestown on Thursday 17th Seales Corner, Jamestown by 12:00 noon, Wednesday, 23 December 2020. December 2020 at 4:30pm when expressions every time. of interest will be considered. If you know of anyone else who you think could make a good Lay Advocate please encourage them to make contact!

22 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD From January there will be additional security arrangements put in place to further ensure compliance. Signage – Home Under Quarantine Notices Many will have seen properties around the Island with highlighted or red tape and the below ‘Home Under Quarantine’ notice posted outside of their properties: HOME QUARANTINE ON ST HELENA This means that the property in question is being used for Home Quarantine and therefore THE TRUTH ON HOW IT’S BEEN SO FAR distancing should be kept and the property should not be Home Quarantine has been quite the controversial topic of discussion on St Helena in recent visited. times. Although not everyone can Home Quarantine as of yet, there have been a number of While many properties have the notice clearly visible at the individuals who have Home Quarantined arriving on the recent Charter Flights to St Helena. These main entrance, driveway, or gate of their properties, there are include all arrivals from Ascension Island, arrivals travelling with children aged ten and under, and others who do not. those with medical conditions whereby Bradley’s Camp has not been deemed suitable accommodation. There have been issues with the placement of the signage for Here we examine how Home Quarantine has worked on St Helena so far, looking ahead to the properties used for Home Quarantine. Proper Officers have New Year. been tasked with ensuring all properties being used for Home Quarantine displays notices clearly and in relevant positions Home Quarantine from January 2021 whereby it is evident that the property is being used for Home Quarantine. From January, The Incident Executive Group (IEG) have approved Home Quarantine for all arrivals to St Helena placement of notices and tape will form part of improved security arrangements. from January 2021, subject to a number of processes being in place. These include conducting a COVID-Free St Helena risk assessment, producing and adopting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), and improving security arrangements for those in Home Quarantine, together with an ongoing public information While there are many opinions and ideas about the way in which the Island should handle and programme. prepare for the current pandemic, one statement stands out above all – St Helena is still currently These pieces of work will be brought to the next IEG meeting on 14 December 2020. free of COVID-19. Current Quarantine Numbers and Testing This is a credit to the work that has taken place since the virus became known and the work that continues to take place to protect St Helena and our community. There are currently 124 people carrying out their mandatory two-week quarantine period on St Helena. Quarantine, whether at Bradley’s or in another approved property, is still St Helena’s first line of defence and this will remain the case unless significant changes take place in the future, like All of these individuals, with the exception of arrivals from Ascension and children aged ten and widespread verifiable vaccinations. under, were tested on arrival. All tests returned negative results. While there may be uncertainties felt by some within the community, so far it is evident that Home Tests will be conducted again on Day 14 and no one will be allowed to end their quarantine period unless this test returns a negative result. The quarantine period can be extended if an individual Quarantine, following testing on arrival, is working for St Helena with the Island and our people does not test negative on Day 14. remaining COVID-free. Quarantine Breaches Thanks to all Contrary to some of the murmurs in the St Helena rumour mill, there has been no evidence of a St Helena’s current COVID-free status is a credit to everyone on-Island. From arrivals that breach by any individual in Home Quarantine during this, or any previous round of arrivals to St undergo two weeks in quarantine, to those within the community who continue to listen to advice, Helena. respect people in quarantine, and follow guidelines on good hygiene practice, to the Media and other information providers who keep everyone informed and up to date. This is a credit to those who have, and are carrying out their period of quarantine. Everyone has a moral and legal obligation to keep St Helena, our families and friends, safe, and this is evident Thanks to all for keeping St Helena COVID-free together! through the commitment of those who have been and are currently subject to two weeks of quarantine. #StHelena #HomeQuarantine #COVID-Free #ThanksToAll Remember, St Helena has strict punishments in place for anyone who would choose to breach https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ quarantine and put others at risk. https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt

It is a matter of trusting individuals, the majority of which are families and friends, to respect and SHG adhere to the rules and regulations put in place to keep our Island and our community safe and 8 December 2020 COVID-free.

24 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD DRAFT IMMIGRATION POLICY 2020 KEY CONSULTATION POINTS The draft Immigration Policy 2020 is currently out for public consultation until Friday, 11 December 2020. Members of the public are being invited to provide their views and comments on key points for discussion in the draft Policy. Management Development Programme Each week we will focus on key consultation points. This week we look at Permanent Resident Status and proposed changes to the eligibility criteria for foreign national Are you a Director or Manager? Do you own your own business? partners of St Helenians to apply for St Helenian status: Are you an Entrepreneur? Here’s an opportunity for you! The St Helena Community College in partnership with Enterprise St Helena are offering an exciting opportunity for Managers, Directors, existing or aspiring business owners to undertake a Management Development Programme.

This Course will be held over six days, spread across three consecutive weeks at the St Helena Community College.

DWYKA Projects will deliver the training, which will introduce participants to the three crucial areas of management responsibility:

 Basic Principles of the management of Business

 Insights into the essentials of managing people

 Business management and finance Anyone wishing to make any comment on these or other consultation points in the draft Policy may do so in writing to Executive Assistant, Nicole Plato, at the Castle, There are no specific previous skills or experience requirements other than a willingness to Jamestown, or via email: [email protected] by no later than Friday, 11 participate and to have basic literacy and numeracy skills. December 2020. Spaces are limited so get your registration in early! The draft Policy is available in hard copy at the Customer Service Centre, Public Library, Any withdrawals after confirmed placement will incur a fee of £100.00. from the Castle Reception in Jamestown and can also be obtained from Nicole Plato via the above email address or on tel: 22470. An electronic copy is available on the Public Course registrations are open from 01 December 2020 until 08 January 2021 Consultation page of the SHG Website: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/ For further information &/or to request a registration form contact: public-consultation/ Carley Peters or Cherilee Thomas-Johnson on email: [email protected] Check out the promo TV channel, listen out for radio interviews and view posters in key or call 290 22607 locations.

#StHelena #DraftImmigrationPolicy #PublicConsultation

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Agriculture and Natural Resources Division

The 2020 Pet and Livestock Returns A regular census is taken to determine animal numbers on the island, and is held every three years. The Agriculture and Natural Resources Division would like to announce that the census is now due, Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc has a vacancy for a and all persons owning or caring for any cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, donkeys, poultry, bees, and both dogs and cats, are requested to fill in a return form. Those who do not have any animals should not For further information, including the Company’s fill in a form, but simply advise the enumerator that they own none. attractive benefits package, please contact Kara Henry, Stock ControlWithin the Finance Department Clerk During the rest of December, enumerators will deliver a form to every household that requires one. Stock Controller The form should be completed in respect of animals owned or kept on Sunday 13th December, and on telephone number: 22313 or via email address: Job Outline will be collected up until Thursday 31st December. More advice is on the form, but can also be [email protected] To assist with providing and maintaining an efficient and accurate stock control system for Business obtained from the enumerator or from the Vet & Livestock Section at ANRD, tel: 24724. Application forms may be collected Operating Units. from Solomons Reception Desk, in the Main Office Building, Jamestown Interested Persons Should: Although a return is a legal obligation for all persons owning or caring for pets and livestock, we or alternatively an electronic copy can be requested via e-mail  Possess Grade C or above in Maths & English would be grateful for everyone’s help to make this census a success so that the statistics obtained address: [email protected]  Be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and should be completed and  Ideally possess Stock Control experience are meaningful. Statistics are vital for assisting SHG in both developing and assessing their policies, returned to Miss Daryl Legg, Human Resources Officer, for the betterment of the island community as a whole. Solomons Office, Jamestown, Salary for the post will start at £7,836.48 per annum, (£653.04 per month), depending on qualifications By 15 December 2020 and experience.

We would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation.

BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE – RESEARCH COMPETITION WHARF KIOSK AND REMOTE BANKING - DECEMBER 2020 The introduction of the fibre optic cable on St Helena offers a unique one off opportunity to study changeand development pre and post cable landing. The St Helena Research Institute (SHRI), in conjunction with St Helena Government (SHG) and the Fibre Optic Cable and Wharf Kiosk Satellite Ground Station Board, are seeking to attract research proposals from local and international researchers that will help realise the social objectives of the European Development Fund (EDF) 11th round project funding. Thursday and Friday 09:00 – 14:30 The specific social objectives of EDF 11 are: Excluding Public Holidays and 31 December • Improved connectivity of households and businesses which will have a substantial positive impact on all socio-economic conditions on the Island Saturday 12 December 08:45 – 12:30 • Reduction in overseas referrals for health diagnostics and treatment which will enable people to remain close to their families while receiving medical interventions. Increased internet bandwidth which will enable access to modern medical procedures, Saturday 19 December 08:45 – 12:30 not currently available on the Island • To enable people with disabilities or a special educational need to reach their true potential and to gain further independence. Wednesday 23 December 09:00 - 14:30 As part of the EDF 11, SHG are required to conduct an evaluation of the changes occurring as a result of the landing of the fibre optic cable. We are running a competition to encourage research work which would contribute to this evaluation of a pre and post 24 December 08:30 - 12:00 cable environment on St Helena. Amongst other things, in relation to St Helena, we are interested to understand: Thursday • How educational achievement changes when students gain access to unlimited internet • The impact of telemedicine in remote places • The contribution of technology to mental health, well-being, independence of people with disabilities, speech and language Remote Banking therapy • The costs and benefits of telemedicine and influence of medical referral budgets • The impact of access on culture, relationships and networking ANRD, Scotland Wednesday 16 December 09:30 – 13:00 • The impact of internet on globalisation for a small remote Island • Changes in the connectivity of households and businesses and related impact on socio-economic conditions and business HTH Supermarket Friday 18 December 10:00 – 13:00 opportunities on the Island. The competition is open to individual researchers and consortia of academics, and could comprise more than one academic Longwood Enterprise Park Tuesday 22 December 09:30 – 14:00 institution based internationally, on St Helena or both. The lead applicant must be age 21 years and over. Partnership approaches with St Helena organisations are encouraged and multi-disciplinary studies will be considered. The start date of the project should preferably aim to be on or before October 2021. Festive season opening information can be obtained from the Main Branch, Wharf Kiosk or the Bank’s official website. The research proposal which is considered to best support the EDF 11 social objectives, offering real benefits to the community and meets the Research Council criteria, will be awarded a grant of £5,000 to go towards the costs of travel to the Island or, for H e a d O f f i c e : M a r k e t S t r e e t · J a m e s t o w n · S t H e l e n a I s l a n d · S T H L 1 Z Z local researchers, the sum of £5,000 to contribute to the costs of conducting the study. The deadline for applications to reach the SHRI is 11.59pm (GMT) on Friday, 29 January 2021. For an application form or further T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · web www.sainthelenabank.com information please contact: [email protected]. Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, SHG @sainthelenabank Bank of St Helena Ltd 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004 8 December 2020 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 29 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT LAND FOR SHG’S SHAREHOLDING IN SOLOMON & CHANGE IN RENT FOR GOVERNMENT LANDLORD PROPERTIES COMPANY (ST HELENA) PLC The Housing Management Office would like to advise all Government Landlord Housing (GLH) tenants that there will be an increase in rent for all Government Landlord properties with effect from SALE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED 1 April 2021. Are you interested in purchasing shares in Rent will no longer be applied at a set rate based on the number of bedrooms but rather as a tiered The Property Division of the Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc? system linked to tenants’ income. This new method of rent setting will ensure that rent is fairly applied St Helena Government (SHG) is pleased to and that tenants in the lower income brackets are not adversely affected. Infrastructure & Transport Direc- invite Expression of Interests to purchase all The Housing Management Team will host Drop-in Sessions at their offices in Essex House over the torate has one residential site for or part of its shareholding in the company. coming weeks for Tenants who wish to discuss the new Rent Policy. These sessions are scheduled as 124,100 shares in Solomon and Company follows: sale: (St Helena) Plc are available to purchase. The

minimum purchase being 100 shares and Parcel Number 638, within the Scotland maximum purchase 124,100 shares. registration section, measuring 0.23 acres. Expressions of Interest, including price, should be placed in the Tender Box at the Location: Upper Cleughs Plain, St. Paul’s. Castle, Jamestown, by 12 noon on Thursday, 31 December 2020. Closing date for bids are 12 noon, Friday 8th Any questions or queries should be sent to January 2021. Nicole Plato, Corporate Services, on tel: 22470 Please contact: Gina Henry, Crown Estates Officer on or via email: [email protected]. Please contact Housing Management Assistant, Sherilee Thomas, at Essex House on tel: 22270 or via sh. email: [email protected] for further information. email address: [email protected], or on telephone number: 22270, or you could collect particulars from Essex House, Jamestown. SHG SHG 24 November 2020 24 November 2020

LACOSTA INVITATION TO TENDER The Saint Helena Government (SHG) wishes to For women only. invite suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders for the Construction of a Wheelchair Clothes! Clothes! Clothes! Accessible Public Sidewalk at Longwood. ‘The Au-some parents Copies of the tender document can be obtained from: CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS support group invite the Miss Shelley Thomas community of St Helena to All you need for you this Please plan ahead now to ensure you do not run out Executive Assistant of your regular prescription over the holiday period Programme Management Unit visit their ‘Autism awareness Christmas! The Castle  Routine repeat prescriptions must be collected by 1pm Jamestown Wednesday 23rd December. Normal opening hours will resume on Telephone No: 22470 or information stall’ in front of Monday 4th Jan. Email: [email protected] the Canister in Jamestown,  th rd Be different, be nice… From the period of 24 Dec to 3 Jan (inclusive) the pharmacy If you require any further details, please bus will not operate at country clinics. contact Project Engineer, Mr Kyle Shoesmith, on Thursday 17th December  The pharmacy will open at the following times during the holiday on telephone number 25805 or email kyle. from 10am – 1pm. period to deal with booked GP appointments and genuine [email protected] emergencies (e.g. run out insulin), at the following times. We will not A hard copy of completed tenders should be Like the item and the price. be processing routine repeat prescriptions during these times. submitted in the tender box located in the main Don’t miss this opportunity DAY OPENING TIMES Castle Foyer, Jamestown by 12 noon on Wednesday TH THURSDAY 24 DEC 9AM TO 12 NOON 16th December 2020. to become more Autism TUESDAY 29TH DEC 10AM TO 1PM Interested parties should note that this Call me THURSDAY 31ST DEC 10AM TO 1PM opportunity is not being advertised overseas. aware and support those

SHG living with Autism!’ 65084 Season’s Greetings from all in the Pharmacy 01 December 2020 30 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 31 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

Enterprise St Helena would like to inform the public of the following opening hours for its offices over the festive season.

Date ESH Office, Ladder Hill Tourist Office, The Canister

Friday 18 December 8.30 to 12.00 Closed

Monday, 21 to Wednesday, 23 December 8.30 to 16.00 Business as normal

Thursday, 24 December Closed 8.30 to 12.00

Friday, 25 and Monday, 28 December Closed

Tuesday, 29 to Thursday, 31 December Closed 9.00 to 12.00

Friday, 1 January 2021 Closed

Monday, 4 January 2021 8.30 to 16.00 Re-open for business Enterprise St Helena and St Helena Tourism would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone A Very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2021.

Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Email: [email protected] Visit us online | Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com | Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY Community Care Officers (Adults) VACANCY Support Worker (Fixed term contract until 31 March 2021) Are you compassionate and patient? If you are looking for a job where no two days are the same and where you are able to make a positive difference to people’s lives, then we want to hear from you! Are you compassionate, caring, patient and understanding? We are seeking a Support Worker who will be responsible for the Why not join our team in the provision of one-to-one support to enable vulnerable adults to maintain independent living in their own homes. provision of quality care and protection for children of all ages in the Children’s Residential Home.

We are looking for 2 Community Care Officers to join our Disability & Community Care Section as well as 3 Community Care Officers to provide a care package for The post-holder must have the Home Support.

following qualifications and experience Salary for this post is Grade B commencing at £6,722 per annum.  Functional Skills Entry Level 1 in Maths & English or equiv- The post-holders must have the Salary for this post is Grade C commencing at £9,259 per annum For further information about the duties of the post and a copy of as per the Care Cadre alent following qualifications and experience the job profile, interested persons should contact Shanade Bedwell For further information about the duties of the post and a copy of the job  Valid Drivers’ License; Acting Children’s Residential Home Supervisor on telephone number  GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent at Grade C or above, or willing profile, interested persons should contact Nicolene Adams, Employability 23312 or e-mail: [email protected] to work towards (applicants without this qualification may still apply and Scheme, Community and Day Care Outreach Services Manager on telephone  Experience of working with vulnerable adults, young people can undertake a functional skills assessment as part of the recruitment number 25327 or email: [email protected] and children; process); Application forms are available from

Application forms are available from  Ability to communicate and interact fully with children and Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at:  Valid Drivers’ License Class A & C; Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: families showing commitment and dedication to www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable,  Experience in working with people diagnosed with Mental Illness or those submitted through Directors, where applicable, safeguarding and promoting the families welfare. with various disabilities is a preference and/or a commitment to ongoing to Emma Piek, Human Resources Assistant, The Castle or e-mail to Emma Piek, Human Resources Assistant, The Castle or e-mail training to gain experience in working with vulnerable adults. [email protected] We would very much like for the successful applicant to be [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 15 December 2020. available for an immediate start. by no later than 4pm on Monday, 14 December 2020. We would very much like for the successful applicant to be available

SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. 32 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 33 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

INFORMAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST – R2 PROJECT THE REHABILITATION AND UPGRADING OF SIDE PATH AND FIELD ROAD

PRESS RELEASE St Helena Government’s (SHG), Programme Management Unit (PMU) would like to hear from all local companies that would be interested in tendering for any of the following scope of works as part of the R2 Project under the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). All R2 contracts will be tendered locally. The contract packages have not yet been finalised, but the following information should help to inform interested parties of the USING A DRONE ON ST HELENA – A REMINDER works planned on this project from early 2021 until early 2022. This is not an invitation for formal Expressions of Interest, but the feedback received will be very useful for PMU’s project planning purposes.

With Christmas shopping in full swing, it is appropriate to remind everyone about the Scope of Works use of drones. St Helena Island has some of the most spectacular vistas and 1. Excavation and spoil (hillsides and existing road pavements) scenery found anywhere in the world, so it comes as no surprise that people want to 2. Gabion retaining walls take footage of the Island. Likewise, small toy quadcopters and drones are available 3. Drainage works in local shops and may be given as presents this Christmas. 4. Concrete works 5. Place and compact crushed rock road base Drones come in all shapes and sizes, from small micro-quadcopters given as toys, to 6. Install vehicle safety barrier 7. Install scree netting professional drones fitted with sophisticated cameras and clever features. 8. Repair historic walls 9. Cape Seal surfacing It is important that all drone owners are aware of their legal obligations. These 10. Road signs and road markings obligations apply to all types of drones, regardless of size, weight and the purpose of flight - a child’s toy drone or quadcopter used for fun, taking footage with a fitted Important elements of the tender requirements will include safe site working practices, protection measures camera for personal use only, flights operated for financial gain, research flights, or for people and property below construction operations, and temporary traffic management during construction search and rescue. works involving the closure of Side Path and Field Road. Side Path (indicative quantities) The DRONE code Hillside cut; 1,800 m3 Excavate and remove existing road pavement; 2,000 m3 Regardless of the type of drone and purpose of flight, all users must comply with Drainage catch-pits and cross drains; 13 No. the DRONE code: Slipper drain; 1,300 m Crushed rock road base; 2,000 m3 • Do not fly unless you have permission from the Airport (where applicable) Scree netting; 4,900 m2 • Remember to fly no higher than 120m (400ft) above ground level Cape Seal; 7,150 m2 • Observe your drone at all times – do not let it fly out of sight Road markings and road signs; carriageway and junctions • Never fly your drone dangerously or near to people, wildlife, or property Field Road (indicative quantities) • Ensure you understand your legal responsibilities. Hillside cut; 9,250 m3 Gabion retaining walls; 975 m3 Drone Zones Excavate and remove existing road pavement; 2,900 m3 Drainage catch-pits and cross drains; 15 No. The Island has been divided up into three ‘drone zones’ to show where flights can Install water main and duct(s); CSH and Sure and cannot be undertaken. These zones dictate if permission is required and what Slipper drain; 1,500 m type of flights can be undertaken. Crushed rock road base; 2,900 m3 Scree netting; 4900 m2 Vehicle safety barrier; 500 m Want to know more? Cape Seal; 8,250 m2 Road markings and road signs; carriageway and junctions Further information and the drone zone map can be found on the St Helena Airport website at: sthelenaairport.com/pilots/drone For ease of reference; 1m3 = 1.308 cu yds.

If you already own a drone or if you are given one for Christmas, please ensure you We envisage that tenders for these contracts will be advertised from early January 2021. understand your obligations to safety. Please reply in writing by Monday, 14th December 2020, via email to - [email protected] or Enjoy your drone and always have a safe flight! alternatively to Miss Shelley Thomas, Executive Assistant, Programme Management Unit, The Castle, stating: • Name of Company; St Helena Airport Limited, 7 December 2020 • Which scope of works items you would be interested in tendering for; and • Whether you would bid as a main contractor, or prefer to work as a subcontractor.

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN DAY WASTE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

POWER STATION, RUPERTS OPERATIONS OVER THE FESTIVE PERIOD

The following is a public announcement from Waste Management Services: Connect Saint Helena Ltd will be opening the doors of the Power Station, Ruperts Valley to the public on Wednesday, 16th December 2020 from 1pm to 6pm. Waste Management Services (WMS) will continue their operations over the festive period as follows:

Here’s an opportunity to see first-hand how electricity is generated and distributed to you as the Domestic & Commercial Waste Collection consumer and receive an explanation of the day to day operations at the Power Station. All domestic and commercial waste collection services throughout December and January will remain unchanged. Customers are asked to ensure their bins are ready for emptying by 6am on their collection day. This includes

If you are not sure how to get to the Power Station, please give us a call on 22255 and someone Christmas Day (Friday, 25 December 2020) and New Year’s Day (Friday, 1 January 2021) for those residents who ordinarily have their waste collected on Fridays. Late placement of bins may result in bins not being emptied. will gladly provide you with directions. Safe and Efficient Waste Storage and Collection

Customers are reminded that all cardboard boxes must be flattened prior to waste collection, with large volumes of cardboard tied in bundles and left next to your bin for safe handling. WMS will not collect cardboard boxes that have not been suitably prepared. All other waste should be bagged and not placed loose into bins. Where possible, please sanitise your wheelie bins regularly to prevent infestation of maggots. WMS are not responsible for sanitising commercial or individual domestic wheelie bins.

Horse Point Landfill Site

8 December 2020 The site will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The public is encouraged to recycle as much of their waste prior to any disposal into the bulky waste cell. The Public Recycling Facility can receive; plastics, glass, aluminium drink cans, scrap metal, wood, cooking & motor oil, tyres, cardboard, vehicle & domestic batteries, white goods, small electrical appliances, furniture, textiles and clothing. The public is advised not to use the Landfill Site during the hours of darkness due to the obvious hazards that exist. PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY Support Workers Public Areas

Are you compassionate, caring, patient and understanding? We are seeking two Support Workers to provide assistance and direction to persons living All public areas and toilet cleaning services throughout December and January will remain unchanged. Please within Sheltered Accommodation, to enable them to live relatively independent but, with an oversight of support for their wellbeing. dispose of your litter in the bins provided for the protection of the environment, recycling as much aluminium drink cans, glass bottles and plastic as possible. If you are interested in working with us and feel that you have the right values to make a difference, then contact us today; we’d like to hear from you! Bulky Waste The post-holder must have the

following qualifications and experience Salary for this post is Grade B commencing at £6,890 per annum. The public is reminded that the free bulky waste collection service previously offered by WMS has been cancelled.  Functional Skills Literacy & Numeracy Entry Level 1; Members of the public are advised to make private arrangements for the collection and disposal of any bulky For further information about the duties of the post and a copy of the waste.  NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or willingness to job profile, interested persons should contact Gillian Brooks, Sheltered

undertake); Accommodation & Home Care Manager on telephone number 22713 or Wheelie Bins  Have basic IT skills including the ability to use ‘Word’, ‘Outlook’, and e-mail: [email protected]. WMS do not have any black wheelie bins available. Residents and businesses requiring wheelie bins will need to spreadsheets Application forms are available from source their own until stocks are replenished.  Good interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be tenants/clients and their relatives, members of the public, colleagues, etc; submitted through Directors, where applicable, Waste Management Issue? to Emma Piek, Human Resources Assistant, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] If you are concerned about a waste management issue then please contact Waste Management Services Supervisor, Previous experience in working with older persons would be an asset but if by no later than 4pm on Monday, 14 December 2020 Anthony Henry, on mobile number: 66380 between 8.30am and 1.30pm. not, willingness to learn is desirable. We would very much like for the successful applicant to be available Waste Management Services ‘working in partnership with customers for a cleaner and greener St Helena’. for an immediate start.

SHG SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, 8 December 2020 religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. 36 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 37 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT HOME QUARANTINE AND COVID-19 QUESTIONS AND MYTHS PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Chatting with the taxi driver, talking at the grocery store and to neighbours, we always hear questions and worries regarding Home Quarantine. Quarantine, regardless of where this takes place, is compulsory for any HM CUSTOMSPUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OPENING HOURS HM Customs will be open to the public HMas followingCUSTOMS during OPENING December HOURS 2020 and January 2021: new arrivals to St Helena to protect the Island and reduce the risk that COVID-19 reaches St Helena. Quarantine HM CUSTOMS OPENING HOURS is effective and has been done since medieval times. Home Quarantine is used in most parts of the world and is HM Customs will be open to the public as following during December 2020 and January 2021: considered an effective method of quarantine. Remember, passengers are tested on arrival at St Helena Airport for COVID-19. This initial test on arrival allows HM Customs will be open to the public as following during December 2020 and January 2021: Day Service Cargo Collection Time us to identify and manage any COVID-19 cases at a very early stage. Individuals are only released from quarantine Wednesday, 2 December Merchants and public 8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at if they test negative for COVID-19 after the 14 days. Day Service Cargo Collection3pm) Time This is also why we insist on a minimum distance of 5 metres from the property used for Home Quarantine to Wednesday,Thursday, 2 December 3 December MerchantsMerchants and public and public8.30am – 4pm8.30am (Cash – 4pm Office (Cash closed Office at closed at the next possible neighbour. It is already well known that a distance of two meters (2m) is enough to be safe from 3pm) 3pm) a possible infection spread (Dr David Nabarro - WHO, UK). So if you live or stay nearby a property being used for Thursday, 3 December Merchants and public 8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at Friday, 4 December Merchants and public 8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at Home Quarantine there is no risk or danger of getting any infection as long as distancing is maintained. 3pm) 3pm) Friday, 4 DecemberSaturday, 5 December Merchants and public Closed8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at Other questions and myths: Sunday, 6 December Closed3pm) Saturday, Monday,5 December 7 December MV Helena Closed arrives Closed “Does this mean I can’t go outside at all if I am in Home Quarantine?” Sunday, 6 Tuesday,December 8 December MV Helena Closed in port Closed Home Quarantine on St Helena means you are legally required to stay in your home and avoid mixing with the Monday, 7Wednesday, December 9 December MV HelenaMV arrives Helena departs Closed Closed community. Tuesday, 8Thursday, December 10 December MV HelenaMerchants in port and publicClosed 12 noon – 5pm (Cash Office closed at You are allowed to leave your house to walk to the drop-off point within the boundary of your property to collect Wednesday, 9 December MV Helena departs Closed 4pm) groceries, food, medicines or anything else that is delivered to your house drop-off point. It is recommended Thursday, Friday,10 December 11 December MerchantsMerchants and public and public 12 noon –8.30am5pm (Cash – 5pm Office (Cash closed Office at closed at that you wear a face covering, covering your mouth and nose, when doing this - the proper officer will provide 4pm) 4pm) guidance on this. Friday, 11 Saturday,December 12 December MerchantsMerchants and public and public8.30am – 5pm9am (Cash– 4pm Office(Cash closedOffice closedat at 3pm) You must not go beyond the 5 metre boundary of your property for any reason during your quarantine period. Sunday, 13 December Closed4pm) “Can the coronavirus survive in hot and humid climates?” Saturday, Monday,12 December 14 December MerchantsMerchants and public and public9am – 4pm8.30am (Cash –Office4pm closed(Cash Officeat 3pm) closed at Yes. It is a common myth that COVID-19 cannot survive in hot temperatures. This is simply not correct. Likewise, Sunday, 13 December Closed 3pm) COVID-19 cannot be prevented by taking a hot bath, ultraviolet lamps, or using hand dryers. Monday, 14Tuesday, December 15 December MerchantsMerchants and public and public8.30am – 4pm8.30am (Cash – 4pm Office (Cash closed Office at closed at The World Health Organisation (WHO) states that from the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted 3pm) 3pm) in all areas, including areas with hot and humid weather. Tuesday, 15 December Merchants and public 8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at Wednesday, 16 December MV Helena arrives 8.30am – 6pm (Cash Office closed at The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this, you (Ascension cargo only)3pm) 5pm) eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, Wednesday,Thursday, 16 December 17 December MV HelenaMV arrives Helena in port 8.30am – 6pm8.30am (Cash – 5pm Office (Cash closed Office at closed at (Ascension(Ascension cargo only) and merchant5pm) 4pm) mouth, and nose. Thursday, 17 December MV Helenacargo) in port 8.30am – 5pm (Cash Office closed at “COVID-19 can be transmitted through houseflies” Friday, 18 December (AscensionMV and Helena merchant departs 4pm) 8.30am – 5pm (Cash Office closed at To date, there is no evidence or information to suggest that COVID-19 can be transmitted through houseflies. cargo) (Ascension and merchant 4pm) The virus that causes COVID-19 spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, Friday, 18 December MV Helenacargo) departs 8.30am – 5pm (Cash Office closed at sneezes or speaks. Saturday, 19 December (AscensionMerchants and merchant and public4pm) 9am – 12 noon (Cash Office closed at 12 “Catching COVID-19 means you will have it for life” cargo) noon) No! Most of the people who become infected with COVID-19 can recover and eliminate the virus from their Saturday, Sunday,19 December 20 December Merchants and public Closed9am – 12 noon (Cash Office closed at 12 bodies. If, during quarantine, you develop a cough, fever, and/or difficulty breathing, seek medical care early by noon) Monday, 21 December Merchants and public 8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at calling the hospital and stating that you are in quarantine. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care. Sunday, 20 December Closed 3pm) Monday, 21 December Merchants and public 8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at “Our elderly population on St Helena is especially at risk!” Tuesday, 22 December Merchants and public 8.30am – 12 noon (Cash Office closed at People of all ages, older and younger, can be infected by the COVID-19 virus. 3pm) 12 noon) Tuesday, 22Wednesday, December 23 December MerchantsMerchants and public and public8.30am – 128.30amnoon –(Cash4pm (CashOffice Officeclosed closed at at Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions such as uncontrolled asthma, diabetes, and heart 12 noon) 3pm) disease, appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus. Wednesday,Thursday, 23 December 24 December Merchants and public Closed8.30am – 4pm (Cash Office closed at WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good Friday, 25 December Closed3pm) hand and respiratory hygiene. Thursday, Saturday,24 December26 December Closed Closed “Do Antibiotics prevent or treat COVID-19?” Friday, 25Sunday,December 27 December Closed Closed Antibiotics work only against bacteria, not viruses. COVID-19 is caused by a virus, and therefore antibiotics Saturday, Monday,26 December 28 December Closed Closed should not be used for prevention or treatment. Sunday, 27Tuesday,December 29 December Closed Closed Monday, 28Wednesday,December 30 December Closed Closed Quarantine remains our primary method in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and is still our first line of Tuesday, 29Thursday,December 31 December Closed Closed defence in protecting the Island. This can only be successful if people in quarantine do not leave Bradley’s or Wednesday,Friday, 30 Decem 1 Januaryber Closed Closed their homes during their quarantine period. Likewise, people on-Island must not visit those in quarantine and Thursday, Saturday,31 December 2 January Closed Closed must keep their distance. Friday, 1 JanuarySunday, 3 January Closed Closed For more information on Home Quarantine, and COVID-19 in general please, visit our online media resource Saturday, Monday,2 January 4 January Normal working Closed hours (8.30am – 4pm) will resume (Cash Office closed at centre (https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/coronavirus-covid-19/) where you are able to download posters and Sunday, 3 January 3pm) Closed infographics. Also listen out for radio interviews and view posters in key locations around the Island. Monday, 4 January Normal working hours (8.30am – 4pm) will resume (Cash Office closed at 3pm) SHG SHG Health Directorate 2 December 2020 2 December 2020 SHG 2 December 2020 38 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 10 December 2020 www.sams.sh 39 SPORTSNOTICE BOARD ARENA SPORTSNOTICE BOARD ARENA

charter flight with Titan Airways between St Helena and the UK to ensure adequate time for PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT planning is available.

The target date for this flight is 26 February 2021 and will operate the same route as the FLIGHTS UPDATE January charter. Travel requests JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2021 Travel requests for both the January and February flights can be submitted now. Availability January of both inbound and outbound seats on these charter flights will continue to be assigned on a St Helena Government (SHG) can now confirm that the Titan Airways Boeing 757-200 priority basis. aircraft has once again been selected to operate the next charter flight to the Island during the week of 11 January 2021. Travel requests should be submitted to the St Helena Tourist Office via email: christina. [email protected] or tel: (290) 22158. For those based on Ascension Island, or wishing to The route will remain the same as the last three Titan Airways charter flights, departing travel to or from Ascension Island, please contact the Shipping and Travel Office via email: from London Stansted and flying direct to St Helena with a technical stop in Accra. The [email protected]. aircraft will then overnight on St Helena before operating a shuttle service to/from Ascension Island. On completion of the shuttle service and a second overnight stop on St Helena the Customers wishing to book commercial or governmental airfreight for carriage on the January aircraft will fly back to Stansted via Accra. and February Titan charter flights are advised to use an appropriate freight forwarding agent to make the necessary arrangements. The provisional flight schedule is as follows: #StHelena #FlightsUpdate #TitanAirways #CharterFlights

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MOBILE VETERINARY CLINIC LAST CALL IN JAMESTOWN for 2020

The ANRD Mobile Veterinary Clinic will make a last call in Jamestown on Friday 18th December 2020. Passengers considering travelling on this flight are asked to register their interest by 9am on Monday, 14 December 2020. This strict deadline is necessary to allow the aircraft and You will be able to purchase flea and worm treatments for dogs and cats. Repeat flight arrangements to be made. Late requests will only be considered on an exceptional prescriptions will be available by prior arrangement only. basis. The next call of the Mobile Clinic in Jamestown will be on Friday 29th January 2021. February South Africa have changed their entry requirements and are now open to all international As usual, out of hours emergencies should be directed to 26162 or 62039. travel, subject to the necessary health protocols, including a negative COVID-19 test certificate not older than 72 hours before arrival. This change in the South Africa entry and Please do NOT call staff randomly at home. exit requirements now makes it possible for flights to operate between St Helena and OR ______Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airport. AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION, SCOTLAND, ST HELENA, SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, STHL 1ZZ November 2020 Substantial preparation is required to put in place the correct testing and quarantine processes to enable flights to/from South Africa. Therefore, SHG has commissioned a further 40 www.sams.sh Thursday 10 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA Season finished: All three finals went to extra time SHFA, Contributed sponsors presented cups and trophies. Peters (Fugees). The 2020 St Helena Football Beginners league and junior league The SHFA league top scorer was Rico Association and junior football seasons prizes were presented by Happyman Benjamin (Rovers) while the district came to an end Saturday. from New Horizons, Ian Williams from top scorer was Andrew Yon (Bellboys). Despite the dull and fairly cold Colin’s Garage and Nigel George. Most promising junior players were weather, a huge crowd of people Yellow Devils picked up all three of Joshua Crowie and Nathan Thomas turned up at Francis Plain to watch its possible titles - futsal league, futsal (Super Strikers). three very competitive finals and a few knockout cup and 9-aside. The SHFA named “best female friendly matches. In the 11+ league the Rastabouts won players” as Bethany Bennett For the first time, all three finals the futsal league and the knockout cup (Predators) and Renae Coleman went into extra time, and the SHFA and the Galacticos won the 11-aside (Gladiators). Knockout Cup final was decided by Miss St Helena presented the cups Junior goalkeepers of the season were penalties. and trophies for the SHFA league. Ephren Stroud (Yellow Devils) and In the final for the age 7-11 league, The Rovers were crowned the 2020 Jerome Peters (Rastabouts), while the Yellow Devils beat Predators 7-4 after league champions, Bellboys won the SHFA keeper of the season Keith Yon extra time. knockout cup, and Jamestown won the (Rovers). In the 11+ final, Rastabouts beat district. Junior players of the season were Fugees 6-5. Futsal top scorers were Harry Riley Yon (Predators) and Blake Peters The final between Rovers and Winfield (Yellow Devils, 7-11 years) (Fugees). Bellboys finished 0-0 after extra time. and Taylon Phillips (Rastabouts, 11+). For SHFA, the young player of the Then, Bellboys clinched the cup by The 9-aside top scorer was Aden season was Joey Thomas (Harts) and winning 5-4 on penalties. Thomas-Stevens (Yellow Devils). the player of the season was Selwyn After a speech by SHFA Chairperson, The 11-aside top scorer was Blake Stroud (Lakers). Cricket Leauge 2020 fixtures St Helena Golf Club ‘choose your partner’ competition SHGC, Contributed month. Bowers/Ray Yon on the 7th. Twenty-four players turned up for Congratulations to all the winners. the Foursome Choose your Partner The prizes were presented by the club’s Strokeplay competition, where three- captain, Bramwell Lumukwana. eighths of the combined handicap was Coming up on Dec. 11 at 7pm is Pizza used. This format needed a lot of good & Wine Night at the club. Eat as much teamwork. You can be a good golfer pizza as you want for just £6.50 per on your own, but if you are not a good person, excluding the wine. If you team player, this format would have haven’t booked for the pizza, please do dealt you a blow. so on 63698 or 25771. Top on the leaderboard with net And if you haven’t made a plan yet for 70 was the pair of Leon Crowie your Christmas meal, an opportunity and Christine Scipio, playing off 13 awaits you next Sunday, Dec. 13 at the handicap. Turkey & Ham 18-Hole Cross-Country In second place, with net 72 was Strokeplay competition. Normal tee off Arthur Francis and Anne George, who at 12:00. Registration closes Saturday, It’s been a long time coming, but had a combined handicap of 15. Dec. 12 at 15:00. finally, we had a taste of it: Summer Three pairs of players scored twos to For more information check out our in Longwood. share the balls, they were Pat Henry/ Facebook page @shgc.org.sh. And even better, it was on a golfing Terri Fasol on the 2nd, Leon Crowie/ Happy holidays…! day - the first competition of the Christine Scipio on the 5th and Donald