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Visiting DFID advisors will no longer be allowed to be interviewed directly by the media on St Helena. This policy was hurriedly enforced on Exciting exChange Friday, last week, which also served for SURE page 2 to cancel a pre-arranged interview be- tween SAMS and DFID’s visiting Air- port Project Manager, Nigel Kirby. The interview with Mr Kirby had been arranged 17 days in advance by SHG’s Access Offi ce. With three days to go, the Access Offi ce informed SAMS that it had become, “necessary to fi t another meeting into Mr Kirby’s programme,” as the reason for the cancellation, add- ing later that, “there is limited timing in the visit programme; and whilst un- fortunate, this is unavoidable.” However, in follow up communica- tion it was confi rmed this change in plan was put in place by DFID’s Island Nigel Representative, Eddie Palmer. It was Kirby explained that having DFID advisors disseminating information via press No Access - Nigel’s briefi ngs or press statements was sim- GGOODOOD NNEWSEWS ply enforcing a policy that had always interview cancelled been in place. Mr Palmer told SAMS, “This doesn’t stop DFID visitors going on the radio, but as a rule they will only FFOROR PPILLINGILLING do so in support of SHG colleagues.” ppageage 6 2 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS BBABYABY GGIRLIRL Tiny tot, Jasmin Lily Wil- liams, was born on Tuesday 3 September at 9.52am, weighing 6lb, 3.5oz and measuring 48cm. Parents, Isabel Williams and Tony Winfi eld, of Sapper Way, are chuffed to have a little sister for four year Harry James. The big brother is quite besotted and Mum no longer receives kisses, they all go to the baby. The family would like to thank all midwives, doctors and hos- pital staff for the “great” care and delivery of Jasmin.

NEW HORIZONS TRIUMPH

against the Ascension Island Youth team, con- The 2013 trip was the fourth, and possibly The New Horizons team of 2013 retained sisting of Ascension Island schoolchildren, in fi nal time the team will travel by ship to As- the Inter-Island Cup for a fourth consecutive various individual and team sports. cension to compete for the Inter-Island cup. time, arriving back home from Ascension on The aim of the trip was not only a competi- Starting in 2007 and occurring biannually, the Monday, 9 September, after just over a month tion but also an opportunity of character build- competition has been hosted on Ascension of physical and educational challenges, that ing for the participants. Youth trips like these each time. will no doubt last in their memories for years around the world are designed to give indi- A bonus to these trips is the friendships that to come. viduals time to grow into more independent will have been gained during the team’s time The team of eleven, joined by four leaders and people and are good maturing opportunities on Ascension. For some, these friendships and their families, left on the 31 July, to compete for all participants. memories will be cherished for years to come. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 3 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Wayne and Sugar The island’s dentist, Wayne Baddier had an unusual patient recently and made a home visit to her out at the Donkey Home. “Unfortunately DDonkeyonkey she’s got a bit of a dental problem,” said Wayne, “and not able to eat food properly.” The donkey is ‘Sugar’ and the mother of baby Basil, born last year. SSpurspurs The dentist read up on the subject and found that donkey’s wear their posterior teeth down which leaves spurs on one side so they can’t grind food properly. “Sometimes it’s necessary for those sharp spurs to be fi led down, and that’s the prob- lem of this donkey,” he explained. “I was called out to try remedy the situation.” This is because of the absence of ‘Joe the Vet’ who is away on leave until the end of the month. Unfortunately the donkey was not as co-oper- ative as Wayne’s ‘normal’ patients. “The don- key would allow me to look at its mouth but as soon as it opened too wide it would close. I was only able to look at what the problem was but not able to do anything about it.” A special fi le resembling a woodwork fi le would have been used to do the job. “I believe there is a gag you can put in the don- key’s mouth, other than that it has to be sedated. We’ll have to wait until Joe gets back,” conced- ed Wayne. This was his fi rst attempt to perform dentistry on an animal other than his pet dogs.

to advise their contacts of the change in their Exciting exChange for SURE own numbers, including international con- tacts. As of 1 October anyone who does not On the 1 October all telephone numbers number depletion due to rapid growth and ser- know of the change to the system will fi nd it will have the prefi x #2. This is the fi rst step vices. Sure are also laying the groundwork and diffi cult to reach and be reached. being taken by ‘Sure South Atlantic’ as they framework for the introduction of the mobile “It’s quite a complex process... I am confi dent work to deliver a mobile telephone service for service in the very near future.” that it will be a smooth transition,” said Adam. St Helena by 2014. This initial move will see every telephone The last change like this was in 1990 when Retail, Marketing and Customer Services number on the island change by having the there was a move from a three digit to a four Manager, Anne Dillon and Networks Man- number “2” inserted before the fi rst num- digit numbering system. ager, Adam Yon of Sure came into SAMS to ber. For instance the Sure customer services There is no defi nitive date at the moment for talk about the changes that will soon effect ev- number which is now “2900” will become the mobile platform but Sure need to deliver ery household, business and telephone line on “22900.” the service in 2014 as stated in their licensing the island. Adam said, “Sure are experiencing With this change Sure are asking all customers agreement. ‘WRITE ON’ Headteacher, Paul Starkie, who attended From 6-9th September, Prince Andrew some on Niall’s sessions, said: “Niall has School welcomed author, Niall Griffi ths, to been a great success at school and his acces- lead workshops on creative writing. Niall sible approach and enthusiasm has gone down worked with students from Years 7 to 13. In extremely well with all the students he has his workshops Niall focussed on the power of worked with.” the imagination to create ideas from everyday Niall was “writer in residence” on the last objects and situations. He also encouraged voyage of the RMS. He has published seven students to think carefully about the language novels for adults including ‘Grits’, ‘Runt’ and they use to express these ideas in their writing. ‘Wreckage’. His latest novel is ‘A Great Big Year 8 student, Chloe Midwinter, commented: Shining Star’. Two of his novels, ‘Kelly and “I learned how to use more complex similes Victor’ and ‘Wreckage’ have been made into and metaphors in my writing. Working with screenplays and fi lmed for television. Niall Niall was inspirational!” also writes non-fi ction, particularly travel world in places as varied as Inuit huts on Arc- “It was fun!” was how Andreas Caesar-Crow- writing, magazine articles and reviews. tic ice-fi elds and prisons in the UK. He can ie, from Year 7, summed up the workshop that He has a wealth of experience in hosting writ- now add St Helena Island to his list of venues. he attended. ers’ workshops and performing all round the contributed by Prince Andrew School 4 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL

“Kjollvegur” between the glaciers, barren land fl ayed by last year’s heavy snowfalls and bliz- SENTINEL zards, that lasted from September to May, ex- THANK YOU posing roots, showing how erosion happens, facilities at Hveravellir, then to Blondulon, Leon and Tamara COMMENT probably the most beautiful lake I ever saw, which at fi rst I thought was the sea, -then a would like to convey their sincere Richard Wallis, SAMS thousand foot descent into inhabited Iceland thanks to all of the medical staff with its grasslands, trees, and farms. involved in the safe delivery of their Lands which I saw as barren at Melrakkas- baby daughter I’ve been back at work for a week after my letta, in north-east, and the black sands east of short holiday in the UK. Although I enjoyed Namaskardh, which I saw in 2008, are mostly Renee Julie Legg my trip, catching up with family and old now covered with a brilliant heath grass, sev- friends, people always ask, “are you happy en or eight inches high, there being no doubt who was born on 23 August 2013 to be back?” By this they mean St Helena. It the land needed, and had a rest, and another with special thanks to Doctors has raised a few eyebrows when I reply with cold winter will give it another one. From the Suleiman, Solla and Frigyesi, mid- a resounding, “Yes.” Jokulsa south-east to the drop down to coastal wife Dadarai, Sister Anna and June. Strangely I can’t see why this gets that reac- and eastern towns, there is still sixty miles of Their professionalism and tion. When preparing for the journey on the black sand, waiting to be seeded. The issue is RMS back to St Helena, I knew that those to reduce the number of animals; I noticed that dedication is notable. fi ve days would be the best days of the whole the sheep occupied hollows in eroded areas, trip. It was the anticipation of seeing the is- and were picking what was left of roots out of They would also like to extend land again that made the voyage exciting. the soil. Q.E.D. grateful thanks and appreciation to People will say that St Helena has not As even poplars will grow in Iceland, there is a the many friends and family changed much - but there is something in lesson for St Helena. The “cloud forest” needs members who sent gifts and cards the air. I don’t know what it is, but in the 18 to be developed, exactly as it was done with to mark the happy occasion. months since I fi rst arrived momentum has huge success in Ascension Island. Trees to been growing and I feel it. We all know that catch the rain, to have a trickle down effect in work is being carried out from the highest soil, in streams and in reservoirs, to conserve levels of government to the man on the street existing water, and not have it run down the who may not be actively making changes - cliffs and away. It then needs to be distributed, Cancer Awareness but knows that change is on the way. and land to be seeded as appropriate. Important dates for your diary: All are looking for change - not at the expense T.H. Brooke was secretary to St Helena coun- Thursday 10 October to Wednesday of the fundamentals that make St Helena the cil from about 1788 to 1808, and he and other 16 October. The Cancer Support and special place that it is, but improvements offi cers of the East India Company wrote nu- on things that are lacking, and emphasis on merous tracts on the development of the is- Awareness charity will be hosting an things that deserve to be highlighted. land. These were all professional men, such as action packed week of awareness and I don’t feel apprehensive for St Helena hopefully will occupy a place in St Helena’s fund raising activities. The full pro- with the coming change. I think that fear of future, thanks to the airport. Major-General gramme of the week is coming soon. change is counterproductive and I encourage Sir Alexander Beatson signifi cantly wrote all to embrace the idea of change. Last week that anyone with a multiple of acres, say ten, In the meantime, tone up those mus- there was a letter in The Sentinel from the should devote one acre, or ten per cent of his cles in readiness for the ever-popular Change Manager of St Helena, Helen Stan- holding, to trees. So a man or combine with “Pink Walk.” den were she admitted, “mistakes are likely a hundred acres, should plant ten acres of to be made along the way but we will learn trees. In particular, in keeping with the poli- from them.” cy of the Government plan, in relation to the ST HELENA SHAREHOLDERS With inevitable mistakes that will come in central green mountain area, this needs to be ASSOCIATION the next few years, St Helena will grow as fully stocked with trees, both for the sake of The St Helena Shareholders Association a society. If the risks involved in change are land and vegetation conservation, but also as will be holding a meeting for the Island- not taken, then all progress will cease. A so- a “cloud forest.” er Minority Shareholders of Solomon ciety without progress is a society in decline. There is some evidence that the “jet stream” is and Company on Wednesday 18th Sep- That is why I believe this may be one of the affecting climate, but the drought in St Helena most exciting times in the history of St Hel- should not have been, in an area where rain- tember 2013 at 7pm.at the Consulate ena. bearing winds are moving south, and sea-cur- Hotel Conference Room , to discuss the rents near St Helena may be warmer than they Companys annual report and Accounts Dear Editor, have been. With the winding-up of the East for the year ended March 2013. India Company, the professional men left the Last year, 2012, I intended to depart to study island, and in spite of its signifi cance in end- This meeting is being held in prepara- desert conditions in Iceland, but was impeded, ing slavery, St Helena was reduced to being a tion for the Companys Annual General so never went, which is why I did not write; I colony, with no effort to continue the enlight- have now been in Iceland, and saw the result ened policy of the East India Company. This Meeting on Wednesday 25th September for the black sands east of Namaskardh. remained so until recently, so here’s hoping for 2013. Travelling east from Reykjavik to Hverager- improvements. Over to you. Following this the Annual General dhi, the land is rumpled lava, with high ridges Yours sincerely, Meeting of the Shareholders Associa- and a slick of moss; From there to Selfoss Patrick Farrell, tion will be held and all members of the and up to Gullfoss, rich warm land with tree 12, Leopardstown Grove, Blackrock, Co. Association are asked to make a special growth, crops, livestock, and fl owers; Up the Dublin, Ireland (Eire). Tel: 00353-1-2882644 effort to attend. SAMS Contact Details Telephone: 2727 email: [email protected] website: www.sams.sh THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 5 OPINION Poker An occasional questioning prod at the political firegrate By Stuart Moors

‘™‡”‡ƒŽŽ›‡‡†ƒ ‘˜‡”‘”ǫ You know the old motto – “Bad go, worse performed but in a more distant and perfunc- We strive to keep separate the Judicial needs come”, referring, of course, to the endless tory manner. of the country from the Legislative processes. cycle of replacement ex-pats from the FCO to When these aspects are combined, there is a take the top job on St.Helena. It’s not as sim- The question I raise, though, is whether any of real danger that no-one has access to justice, ple as that, we know, and its continued use is these roles are really necessary. In any case, and corruption will permeate all court pro- probably a translation of “Better the devil you there have been occasions when the reigns of ceedings. The idea that those with money are know than the devil you don’t.” offi ce have been handed to a Saint in the act- treated by the Judiciary differently to those ing capacity of Governor, so even if there is a who do not is already too much of a prob- But what the devil do they do? And why role for a Governor, we can most likely man- lem when justice depends signifi cantly on the should they be so characterised, especially at age to fi ll the post admirably from within the quality of the lawyer you can afford, but if the the end of their term? organisation. law is exercised (or even worse, written) dif- ferently for different people, then we revert to We should perhaps recognise that each suc- Furthermore, recent changes to the Consti- a feudal system. So, who should oversee the cessive incumbent has a different preconcep- tution have deliberately taken powers away Judiciary? Who should appoint Magistrates? tion of what his (or, I guess eventually, her) from the Governor, and many residual powers Who should consider grievances against them job entails. Some will come with tons of colo- (which are often of a discretionary nature) are fairly? Only an outsider has a real chance of nial baggage, expecting to sit on a throne and now thankfully theoretical, being much more doing these things reasonably successfully. dispense authority to the minions who cower subject to scrutiny than ever before, and gen- at their feet. Perhaps this has been eradicated erally speaking, being reduced to a ceremonial The above is true, however, only as long as now, especially with the ditching of the feath- process. Yes, the Governor “appoints” people he or she is not seen as siding with one group ered headdress (perhaps you saw the late to posts, but he doesn’t usually decide who to of people rather than another. So, it seems to Governor Clancy more of a skinfl int than a appoint. Yes, the Governor signs all Bills into me that the role of independent appointer and reformer), but I doubt whether all of the gu- law, but neither he nor the Attorney General overseer is completely incompatible with the bernatorial candidates are completely free of actually pass the law. Yes, the Governor pre- role of Chief Executive of the Government, harbouring some of the delusions of grandeur sides over Executive Council, but decisions which is by defi nition a different “side” than when applying. made at Council are not his to make alone. the private sector, and is not infrequently a different “side” in court cases. But this is ex- Some will come expecting to run the country, If we had a Ministerial form of Government, actly the situation we have at the moment – all as a Managing Director would run a reason- with a Chief Minister, or even if we had ad- Governors are theoretically the Head of Gov- ably-sized company. Take advice, of course, opted a Chief Councillor in our current Com- ernment as well as the Head of State, as well from experts and representatives, but in the mittee arrangement, then, it could be argued, as the protector of an independent Judiciary. end, the buck stops with the President, apolo- even the need for the Governor to preside over Should we not separate these roles, so that the gies, with the Governor. ExCo would disappear. Governor’s role has nothing to do with running the country? If we did, and the task of running Some will take a much less hands-on approach I do not see that the Governor needs to have St.Helena plc was left to an out-and-out busi- and adopt a role more akin to the Royal fam- Shipping as a special responsibility either, but nessman, then I think we should welcome the ily, attending mainly to such important matters there are indeed some responsibilities that we services of an unelected Governor, and at the of state as opening Youth Centres and dis- might consider wrong to incorporate into the end of his term, his reputation should be no tributing First-Aid Certifi cates. The required day-to-day duties of running of the country less pristine than at the beginning. working duties of a Governor might still be by elected Members and career Civil Servants.

employees to air their grievances. The events of the past few days’ stoppage has Basil Read Back to Work not affected the works programme in any man- ment conditions were discussed. The terms ner whatsoever. After the reported work stoppages of last and conditions of employment were re-iterat- No employees have or will be dismissed, or week, Basil Read have worked to rectify any ed to all employees. None of the issues raised are being sent back to RSA because of the reasons that their workforce had to down were related to the accommodation or ameni- work stoppage. A few expatriates will be pro- tools. Below is a press release dated Thursday ties provided as per some inaccurate media ceeding on annual leave on the next RMS voy- 5 September from Basil Read. reports. All employees have returned to their age for a well-earned rest. work stations and operations are continuing as The matter has been concluded and it is back Press release – Basil Read work stoppage normal. to business as usual. It is with regret that the matter resulted in a A meeting was held between representatives work stoppage as all protocols, procedures and Charles Schwarz of a small portion of the airport workforce and communication channels are, and have been in Human Resources Manager management where issues relating to employ- place from inception of the contract for any 6 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS Good News for Pilling Primary School WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE Mother Nature bestowed us with a few glorious sunny days this week as we leave ‘scruffy August’ well and truly behind (fi n- gers crossed) and go headlong into Spring. Even the arum lilies have obliged and reared their elegant heads. Note the minimal rain- fall, perhaps we should be mindful of our water usage again... Here are the weather we’d like.” Although this was the case, Colin readings from the Met Station at Bottom A new academic year has begun at Pilling is pleased that the children have now got a Woods and ANRD at Scotland for the past Primary School, and the fi rst major change “smooth, playable surface.” week. that has been made is the resurfacing of the Colin was questioned as to why the works be- school’s playground. This started at the end of gan after the school holidays, as opposed to Bottom Woods Scotland the school holidays and was completed at the being done during those three weeks, which end of last week. would have been more convenient to the Min temp 13.4C 12.0C Director of Education and Employment, Colin schoolchildren. “Ideally we would’ve liked Max temp 18.8C 18.0C Moore, said that Pilling Primary’s playground to have seen the work done during the three Mean temp 15.3C 14.1C was in “serious need of repair” after being week break and we thought that was what we Total sunshine 31.6 hrs 44.7 hrs worn down by children throughout many were going to achieve,” replied Colin, “but for Total rainfall 1.2mm 2.3mm years. “The playground really was in a very contractual reasons, which are outside my ju- Mean w/speed 14 knots poor state of repair,” he explained, “with all risdiction, we weren’t able to achieve that.” If sorts of holes and divots within it.” the work hadn’t been done right away, Colin Soft bitumen would’ve been the preferred ma- and Pilling Primary would’ve had to wait until terial to resurface the playground, but unfortu- Christmas, so he decided to “bite the bullet, HOUSEHOLD nately it is a material that is not available on St and get on with it.” Helena. “I had to take the choice of whether Colin was very pleased that the work was done to wait and allow that poor surface to carry on at “break neck speed” and is happy to see Pill- SURVEY being used,” said Colin, “or to make the best ing Primary school return to normal proceed- of things and put down a new surface, even ings with the new surface from Monday, 9 The Statistics Offi ce will be conducting if it was a surface that was not ideal to what September. a household survey in October. The survey is designed to update information collected during the previous Household Expenditure PRISON OFFICERS AWARDED CERTIFICATES Survey and also to fi ll important gaps in the information currently held about households August. The course involved 10 days of class- on St Helena. The Governor, Mark Capes hosted an room based training, self defence and fi rst aid. Amongst other things, the information re- awards ceremony at Plantation House last “We covered all aspects of security, prisoners ceived from the survey will feed into the selec- week and Prison Offi cers received certifi - needs, resettlement ready for them to enter tion of goods and services that are monitored cates of Achievement for completing their the community again and rehabilitation,” ex- for the Retail Price Index. It will also update Prison Offi cer Initial Training Course. Gov- plained Kylie. Competency was demonstrated information on living standards on the island ernor Capes and Prison Manager, Martin by a number of written exams and practical as- and examine how spending patterns change David highlighted that the Prison Offi cers’ sessments. with household income. work is often ‘behind the scenes’ but their Participants in the survey will be asked to jobs are paramount in the care of vulner- complete a questionnaire and to keep a diary able individuals and the protection and of expenditure for a two-week period. All re- security of the Island’s community. sponses to questions, and diary entries, will be “It was brilliant,” said Senior Offender kept strictly confi dential. Manager and Senior Prison Offi cer, Ky- Selected participants will be receiving a let- lie Hercules of the awards. “A lot of the ter of invitation in the week commencing 23 prison offi cers are not recognised for September. their professionalism and work they do. St Helena Government Statistician, Paula You see the Police out and on the beat but McLoed, said in a government press release: you don’t see Prison Offi cers. It was a “Our results can only be as good as the in- really great experience to be recognised formation with which we are provided. We and have the awards presented up at Plan- would very much appreciate the help and co- tation.” operation of all households who are selected. The Prison Offi cer Initial Training course Households will be randomly selected from began in February and was completed in Kylie receiving her certifi cate each administrative area.” THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 7 NOTICE BOARD/SNIPPET     

PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF GRP tank panels located at Red Hill Water Treatment Works Connect Saint Helena Ltd is inviting bids for the purchase of all or some of the GRP tank panels which have become redundant. These panels will be sold on an ‘as is’ basis without any warranty and shall be removed from site immediately upon conclusion of the sale.

Anyone interested can collect the bid document from The Procurement Coordinator at Connect Saint Helena Ltd offices, Carnarvon Court, Room No. 1 between 09:00hrs and 12:00noon. The closing date for receiving all bids

is on Wednesday 18 September 2013.



FREEDOM OF INFORMATION PROGRESS

Freedom of Information (FOI) in St Hel- ena was at the forefront for a number of councillors leading up to the General Elec- tion. It was reported that some prospective councillors committed to having FOI in place within 3 months. The public meet- ing on 9 September to tease out details for the draft ordinance, drew an attendance of 17, including 10 councillors, but not all of them contributed to discussions. Examples were given why fi t for purpose FOI is needed. FOI is a basic human right. It will raise the profi le of councillors, pro- immediately devoted to putting up FOI draft tect offi cials and individuals, improve deci- is presumption of openness, but the public legislation and setting up a regime? Another sion making and make decision makers take should know all that is discussed, albeit only councillor commented that incrementally ownership, protect against corruption, create open items are published. the cost will be minimal. Good Government a culture of everyone being open and take Although everyone subscribed to the FOI and other funding could be sought. ownership from a younger age. The coun- principle, one councillor was concerned that Next steps are to present details of the meet- ter argument to FOI is secrecy, it was said. it should be looked at in the context of St ing to Social & Development Committee for There is transparency but improvements are Helena. Given the present budget and com- processing forward. needed. In Executive Council (EXCO) there peting priorities, should limited resources be 8 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL WORLD & ST HELENA SNIPPETS WORLD Ewan Van Rensburg Departs NEWS SNIPPETS

Syria confl ict: France to fl oat tough UN resolution France will put a resolution to the UN Secu- rity Council to place Syria’s chemical weap- ons under international control so they can be destroyed, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says. He said it would threaten “extremely serious” consequences if Syria breached its conditions. There would be a request for a complete in- spection of all chemical weapons. Russia also has a plan to put Syria’s chemical weapons under international control, it says. Mr Fabius, who was speaking at a news con- ference in Paris, said the resolution, based around fi ve points, would demand that Syria “bring fully to light” its chemical weapons programme. The measure would also set up international inspections and controls of the dismantling process. (www.bbc.co.uk) Ewan and Martin George of ESH Four convicted for Delhi gang rape Four men have been found guilty of the fatal Ryan, who arrived on Monday, will be on a gang rape of a student in the Indian capital When the RMS left on Tuesday it took one year contract. Both are here to supply skill Delhi last December. The 23-year-old woman with it Ewan Van Rensburg, who had been on sets lacking on the island. The services they was brutally assaulted on a bus and died two island since 24 May working alongside Enter- provide are at no cost to the clients. weeks later. Her death led to days of huge pro- prise St Helena (ESH) as a business advisor. SAMS asked Ewan if he saw the value in the tests across India in a wave of unprecedented Ewan has worked in the technical support role rolling contract, “I can defi antly see the value anger. The case forced the introduction of on a three month contract, that was extended in that. I will acknowledge that the three month tough new laws to punish sexual offences. so he could hand over projects to the next per- contract is quite short and it is not ESH’s in- The four men are expected to be sentenced son to fi ll the rolling role. tention to maintain that,” Ewan replied before on Wednesday. Mukesh Singh, Vinay Shar- Ewan joined ESH from Grant Thornton for continuing, “In the time I was here I think that ma, Akshay Thakur and Pawan Gupta de- the short contract that was fi rst identifi ed by the enthusiasm with which the training was re- nied charges including rape and murder, and a DfID audit for SHDA. Ewan was the sec- ceived, and the value I feel was added, that by lawyers for three of the men said they would ond person to fi ll this role - but the next, Lisa itself made these three months worth it.” appeal against the convictions. They face the death penalty over the attack on the physio- therapy student after being found guilty of rape, murder and destruction of evidence. SCOUT JACKPOT DRAW (www.bbc.co.uk) The winners for the August Scout Jackpot were: Bob Geldof set to travel into space 1st prize - £100 – Lynette Leo –- Tel: 4934 -Ticket No. 443, The singer and campaigner Bob Geldof is to 2nd - £50 – Rosalie Joshua – New Bridge - Ticket No. 465, travel into space as a passenger on a commer- 3rd - £25 – David Constantine – Jamestown - Ticket No. 452, cial space fl ight. Space Expedition Corpora- 4th - £25 – Skyla Thomas – Longwood Hangings – Ticket No. 481. tion (SXC) is hoping to launch 100 people into space in 2014 at the cost of $100,000 (£64,000) per ticket. The fi rst astronauts will The September Jackpot will be drawn on Friday, 6 October 2013. travel 100km (62 miles) into space launching from Curacao in the Southern Caribbean sea. Tickets are available from shops being Yon- New Ground, Larry Thomas-Longwood, Others who have already signed up include Sylvia Stevens, McKnight’s, Thorpe’s Wholesale, Rose & Crown & Fowler at the DJ Armin van Buuren and Victoria’s Secret Arch. Also from the Standard, , MTB’s Mini Mart and the following personnel: Mark model Doutzen Kroes. Mr Geldof said: “Be- & Colin Yon, Ray & Desiree Hudson, Elaine Benjamin, Joy George, June Lawrence, ing the fi rst Irishman in space is not only a Pat Crowie, Karen Yon, Bobby Essex, Gavin George, Clarence Roberts, Terry Rich- fantastic honour but pretty mind-blowing. ards, David Young & Alex Fowler –also available from the Scouts and Explorers The fi rst rock astronaut space rat! Elvis may have left the building but Bob Geldof will REMEMBER TO HAVE ANY CHANCE OF WINNING, YOU have left the Planet.” (www.bbc.co.uk) MUST PARTICIPATE THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 9 NOTICE BOARD

AGM Date: Tuesday 24th September 2013 Time: 6.30 pm “Cherish our past; value the future” Place: Consulate Hotel - Ballroom

Following completion of the meeting there will be a talk entitled

A Safari from Nairobi to Jamestown

followed by a glass of wine.

Post holders and nominations for vacancies for officers are below. Nominees: Members of the Trust can nominate their own candidate if they wish to Vice Chairman Rebecca Cairns-Wicks do so. Signed nominations must be handed in to the Trust Office at close “At Large” member Earl Henry of business two days before the AGM, and proposers and seconders must be paid up members, as must also be the person proposed. If there are two “At Large” member Vanessa Thomas or more candidates for any post, there will be an election at the AGM.

10 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS CLAYTON WILLIAM THOMAS (26) of Bo- STEPHEN ALAN FOWLER (40) of Half Tree tanical Gardens, Jamestown pleaded guilty to fail- Hollow had been summoned to appear for failing ST HELENA ing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. to pay an outstanding fi ne amounting to £138.50. The Court indicated that where a Defendant fails Mr Fowler having failed to appear, a warrant had MAGISTRATES’ COURT to provide a specimen of breath, in order to ensure been granted for his arrest. Mr Fowler having now the Defendant gains no advantage in doing so, the made further payment towards the outstanding 27th August 2013 Court would ordinarily sentence and disqualify fi ne the case was adjourned for four weeks to al- on the basis that the Defendant had been driving low for such further payments to be made. MALCOLM DOUGLAS THOMAS (58) of the while substantially over the prescribed limit. Mr Barns, Market Street pleaded guilty to brandish- Thomas was therefore fi ned £240.00 with costs KYLE KIERAN LEE JOSHUA (24) of Sapper ing an offensive weapon, namely a bamboo cane, of £15.00. Mr Thomas was also disqualifi ed from Way pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual and causing fear or provocation of violence. The driving for the extended period of 3 years as Mr bodily harm namely bruising to the face of the court proceeded to sentence on the basis that Mr Thomas had a related previous conviction within victim. The Court stated that violent offences on Thomas had been assaulted earlier and further the past fi ve years. licensed premises will be dealt with severely. This that the threats made were as a result of factual offence was further aggravated by being wholly and personal pressures caused by the particular DANIEL JAMES YON (23) of Half Tree Hollow unprovoked and involving the kicking of the vic- circumstances then prevailing. Mr Thomas, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving tim on the head. Mr Joshua had a similar recent had no previous convictions, was sentenced to a whilst 31% over the prescribed alcohol limit. Mr previous conviction from the Falkland Islands for conditional discharge of one year. This requires Yon was fi ned £240.00 and £120.00 respectively also kicking his victim on the head, for which Mr Mr Thomas to comply with the law for that pe- on each charge, with £15.00 costs. Mr Yon was Joshua had received probation and community riod otherwise Mr Thomas will be re-sentenced on disqualifi ed from driving for the extended period service. Mr Joshua was remanded in custody and this matter in addition to any further offences. Mr of two years in view of the signifi cant danger his the case was adjourned for a Pre-Sentence Report Thomas was ordered to pay costs of £15.00. driving had posed and the consequential damage prior to sentencing. he had caused. 29th August 2013 MIKAEL PER OLSSON (50) of Near White 30th August 2013 Horse, Jamestown had pleaded guilty to failing STEPHEN ALAN FOWLER (40) of Half Tree to comply with a notice requiring him to furnish Hollow was summoned to appear for failing to IAN DOUGLAS SIM (54) of Sunnyside, St Pauls information and produce books and documents pay an outstanding fi ne amounting to £138.50. appeared before the court having had 51 predomi- relating to St Helena Media Productions Limited Mr Fowler having failed to appear, a warrant was nantly road traffi c and antisocial behaviour pre- to the Commissioner of Taxes. Mr Olsson had granted for his arrest. vious warnings and cautions, and 67 previous two recent previous convictions for respectively convictions for assault, road traffi c and alcohol failing to fi le a tax return and further failing to TIMOTHY JOHN HENRY (47) of Harbour related matters. Mr Sim had 6 previous convic- accord with a similar notice. Sentence had been View, Jamestown pleaded guilty to being drunk in tions for driving whilst over the prescribed limit. adjourned on this matter, and in respect of the a public place. Mr Henry was fi ned the maximum The Court intimated that the public protection re- activation of a conditional discharge sentence for penalty of £40.00 in view of his having four simi- quired that Mr Sim should generally now expect the failure to fi le said tax return, for one week. lar previous convictions and warnings. Mr Henry nothing other than ever increasing custodial sen- This adjournment had been to allow Mr Olsson an was also ordered to pay costs of £15.00. tences whenever he appears before it. Mr Sim was opportunity to comply with the said notice before therefore sentenced to 7 months and 15 days im- sentencing. The Court was advised that there was DENELIA ANN LEO (43) of Ropery Field, prisonment and disqualifi ed from driving for the a 99.92% compliance with the Income Tax Ordi- Longwood had pleaded guilty to causing a breach extended period of 5 years for failing to provide nance in St Helena and that Mr Olsson was pres- of the peace. Sentence was further adjourned for a a specimen of breath for analysis, 4 months and ently the only individual refusing to so comply. report from the DHSW before sentencing. 15 days consecutive imprisonment for so driving Mr Olsson did not take the opportunity given to while disqualifi ed, with no separate penalty given him by the Court to comply with said notice. Mr MIKAEL PER OLSSON (50) of Near White in respect of having consumed alcohol contrary Olsson was accordingly fi ned £320.00 with costs Horse, Jamestown pleaded guilty to failing to to a prohibition order and having driven without of £15.00 in respect of the most recent failure to comply with a notice requiring him to furnish insurance. Mr Sim was further sentenced to 30 comply with the notice and fi ned a further £90.00 information and produce books and documents days concurrent imprisonment for an offence of for having failed to accord with the terms of the relating to St Helena Media Productions Limited criminal damage and given no separate penalty in previous conditional discharge. Mr Olsson was to the Commissioner of Taxes. Mr Olsson had two respect of a further offence of consuming alcohol also advised that, having been fi ned close to the recent previous convictions for respectively fail- contrary to a prohibition order. maximum fi nancial penalty on this occasion, the ing to fi le a tax return and failing to accord with Court will require to give consideration to a sen- a similar notice. Sentence was adjourned on this 5th September 2013 tence of imprisonment in the event of any further matter, and in respect of the activation of a condi- failures to accord with the Income Tax Ordinance. tional discharge sentence for the failure to fi le said LEEMARC KURT AUGUSTUS (24) of Blue tax return, for one week. This adjournment was to Hill pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual MARTIN CHRISTOPHER SUTCLIFFE (51) allow Mr Olsson an opportunity to comply with bodily harm namely bruising to the face of the of Jamestown pleaded guilty to driving whilst the said notice before sentencing. victim. The Court stated that violent offences on 42% over the prescribed alcohol limit. Mr Sut- licensed premises will be dealt with severely. The cliffe was fi ned £80.00 with £15.00 costs. Mr Sut- STEPHEN ARTHUR PETERS (57) of Market Court however sentenced on the basis that Mr cliffe was disqualifi ed from driving for the period Street, Jamestown was committed to stand trial at Augustus had no previous convictions and he was of one year. the next session of the Supreme Court on a charge therefore fi ned £300.00 with costs of £15.00. of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent PAUL WILLIAMS (59) of Alarm Forrest ad- to do grievous bodily harm. Mr Peters was re- CLAYTON JAMES CLINGHAM (20) of mitted failing to comply with the conditions of manded in custody. Deadwood pleaded guilty to assault occasioning a Probation Order. Mr Williams indicated that as actual bodily harm namely bruising to the face of he wished to leave St Helena he was no longer IAN DOUGLAS SIM (54) of Sunnyside, St the victim. The Court stated that violent offences willing to comply with the said order as he had Pauls had pleaded guilty at trial to criminal dam- on licensed premises will be dealt with severely. previously indicated he would. As this particular age and consuming alcohol contrary to a prohibi- The Court however sentenced on the basis that order was made principally for the benefi t of Mr tion order. As Mr Sim was considered to be under Mr Clingham had been provoked by his being as- Williams getting assistance to prevent him reof- the infl uence of alcohol in court, sentencing was saulted fi rst. Mr Clingham, who had two similar fending, and standing his unwillingness to comply adjourned and Mr Sim was remanded in custody. previous convictions, was therefore fi ned £400.00 with the same, the court discharged the order and with costs of £15.00. Mr Williams was fi ned £270.00 in its stead. 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Saturday night the Robert Glanville Piston Cup 2012 was presented at Don- ny’s. A pit bike was suspended above the DJ, advertising boards with biker slogans dotted the area and biker jer- seys dangled as decoration. The ‘Dirt Demons’ won the cup last year which was presented in 2013 be- cause of late arrival of trophies. Bikes on display were, “Honda CR, Kawasaki KX, Suzuki RM, Ya- maha YZ and some with pretty big engines,” said Terri Clingham, secretary of the Saints Motocross Club. “There are a few with 500cc, 400 and then you get the 250’s and 125’s which are more popular.” Motocross bikers and enthusi- asts can look forward to upcom- ing events as the Robert Glanville Piston Cup 2013 is hoped to be held later this year, as well as the National Championship. “We will have a review at the end of the year and hope we can wood, near the Millennium Forest. Plans the chairman said, “since the arrival of fi t more events in throughout the whole are in hand to extend the track to include professional start gates and the redevel- year,” said Terri. an A and B circuit. oped track, the Club aims to open this The Motocross Club has 35 members In his presentation speech, Kevin Hudson year’s MX season at a different level, ex- and has the use of a course out at Long- pect a lot more racing!”

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Tel: 290 2380 Email: [email protected] 12 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL REPORT The Evolution of Literature Damien O’Bey, SAMS

The 8 September was ‘World Literacy Day’; the date set aside by UNESCO over 40 years ago is a way of reminding the in- ternational community that literacy is a hu- man right and the foundation of all learning. The theme for 2013 was ‘21st Century Lit- eracy’, highlighting the need to realise basic literacy skills for all and to equip everyone with more advanced literacy skills as a part of lifelong learning. Author, Niall Griffi ths, visited St Helena from 2-10 September on an Enterprise St Helena (ESH) initiative, set up with the hope of achieving similar objectives to that of ‘World Literacy Day.’ Born in Toxteth, Liverpool, Niall is an in- ternationally recognised author, having published six novels. He’s also written sev- Niall with Sunrise Presenters Damien & Simon eral travel pieces, and restaurant and book reviews. Whilst on island, Niall held three public sessions which were free to attend. guage and the way we speak. With the in- fi rst century. We wish to see a century where The sessions were aimed at “aspiring writ- fl uence of mobile phone texting and instant every child is able to read and to use this ers, journalists and those interested in books messaging via social networks, we’ve cre- skill to gain autonomy.” and the written word.” ated a newer, quicker The sessions were reasonably well attended, way of writing, where and “lots of enthusiastic people showed up,” words are shortened THE Farmers AssociaƟon and sentences aren’t said Niall as a guest on SAMS RADIO 1’s Agriculture Equipment for Hire Sunrise show on Monday. “There were lots written in full. To be of voices who wanted to express themselves able to text you still The St. Helena Farmers AssociaƟon is pleased to inform its members need to be able to read that they are now in possession of the following equipment that was in a different way. The sessions were very approved and funded by Enterprise St. Helena: interesting.” and write. “I use text x 300 waƩ Electric Sheep Shears + CL 3000 2.8 KVA Generator Niall also spent time working in schools speak when texting, and was pleased with the levels of inter- but I’d never write x Ryobi Brush CuƩers + Expand-it Pruner aƩachment if required est. “Without naming anybody, a group like that,” said Niall. x Chain Saws of youngsters showed a great enthusiasm “It doesn’t worry me SƟll awaiƟng delivery... for writing,” said Niall. A rather refresh- that the art of writing x Honda F720 Tiller with aƩachments if required - Potato LiŌer, ing comment, knowing how reading and will be lost though. Five Tine CulƟvator, Heavy Duty Slasher Rotors, Reversible writing has been beaten into second place If you read some- Plough & Ridger by the thrills gained by digital media like thing that was written x SƟhl BT121 Earth Auger with 90mm & 120 mm Auger Bit Xbox’s and Play Stations. How can books in the 14th Century ANRD have also contributed Spray Cans for hire. and writing compete in an age when tech- and compared it to The first items of equipment available for hire are the chain saws and nology is at the forefront of everyday life? the style in which a members are ask to contact any one of the following commiƩee “I’m really not sure,” replied Niall. “Read- novel is written now, members for further details and terms and condiƟons of hire. ing and writing is considered a sissy thing you’d see major dif- Mrs Beverley Francis (Chairperson) - Tel: 4427 to do when you’re young, but it became my ferences.” Literature Mrs June ConstanƟne (Secretary) - Tel: 4009 little, rebellious secret. I used to make little is evolving just like Mrs Mavis Benjamin (Treasurer) - Tel: 4682 dens and hide away with a book. It’s a way everything else. Mr Colin Thomas (Member) - Tel: 4572 of enjoying all the thrills without the noise. “Literacy is much Mr Rex Thomas (Member) - Tel: 4312 If you show an enthusiasm for reading you more than an educa- Mrs Delia Allen (Member) - Tel: 4440 can interact with a book. They say a good tional priority,” says Mr Gilbert Legg (Member) - Tel: 2412 book is like a conversation. It’s the same UNESCO’s Director with writing, you can create your own little General, Irina Boko- Mr Gary Stevens (Member) - Tel: 3431 world and make characters that live in your va. “It is the ultimate If you are interested in becoming a member of the associaƟon where you can benefit from access to the above equipment at reasonable mind come to life through writing.” investment in the fu- rates, share your views and opinions, raise any concerns and to be Back to the theme of ‘21st Century Litera- ture and the fi rst step informed of any agriculture related maƩers, then join now! cy’; our world has moved through the gears towards all the new and the human race has seen many changes forms of literacy re- togethergp we can help over the centuries, none more so than lan- quired in the twenty- THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 13 SNIPPET/NOTICE BOARD Atlantic Star Airlines Update 09 SEPTEMBER 2013 This week on the island there were high level meetings with visiting Director of Basil Read, Jimmy Johnston and DfID Airport Manager, Nigel Kirby. All the good work, making sure that the airport project reaches completion on time and on budget. In the Sentinel issue dated 6 June 2013 we introduced Atlantic Star airlines to the island. They are trying to become the offi cial St Helena ax Timeline airline. SAMS contacted Atlantic Star to see how they are progressing. They replied below... Important Notice to: The team at Atlantic Star have been busy progressing the project over the last few months and whilst much of the activity has to remain confi dential ahead of the potential Air Access process to be run by DfID later this year Richard All Businesses, Self Brown CEO of Atlantic Star is keen to emphasise the good progress being made towards St Helena having its own airline dedicated to serving the needs Employed, Companies & of Saints, the tourism industry and businesses in the island. Individuals who submitted an annual Tax Return for the year 2012/2013

All tax due relating to the year 2012/2013 must be paid before 30 September 2013.

You have already calculated your Recent activities have included the following: own tax when completing your Appointing an aviation fi nance specialist to undertake analysis of the airline 2012/2013 tax return therefore you business plan and to interface with potential investors in Atlantic Star. It is too early to share information about investors, but what we can say is that there is may not receive any further strong interest and that the business plan is sound. notification of the tax you should pay. Refi ning of the operational plan based on the likely demand for fl ights through 2016-2021 as the availability of tourist accommodation increases on the island If you are unsure about the amount of during that period. The team at Atlantic Star continue to see London (via an enroute fuel stop)as the primary destination and Cape Town as a useful second tax you have to pay please do not route to tap into demand from South Africa and provide the potential to bring hesitate to contact the tax office on signifi cant cargo volume to the island. telephone number 2287. Discussion with an aviation leasing company regarding specifi c aircraft avail- ability and leasing rates for Spring 2016. Availability of a suitable aircraft pres- ents no issues provided that a commitment can be made to a specifi c aircraft Failure to make payment of hull by Spring 2015. Both the Boeing 757 and Airbus A319 remain in the running as a launch aircraft at this stage. We are also in discussions with a UK this tax by the 30 September company able to assist Atlantic Star in the event of fl ight disruption or planned maintenance to the aircraft such that services to the island will not be inter- 2013 will result in penalty of rupted. Eventually Atlantic Star will have a number of aircraft (depending on the development of the tourism industry and visitor numbers) but we have to 10% of the debt and 1% of begin with a single aircraft (just as Virgin Atlantic did back in1984) to match supply of seats to the likely initial demand for travel. the debt for every month it

Visiting UK Saints sports day at Reading to talk fi rst hand with as many people remains outstanding. as possible about the plan for the airline. Richard and fellow directors Andy Radford and Carl Haslem were delighted to meet so many people and see how enthusiastic about the project they are. On the basis of how many people said

“I want to be on the fi rst fl ight” we might have to fi t extra seats! We also dis- covered lots of Saints with skills that A-Star will need - cabin crew, engineers, Income Tax Office Contacts ground handling and customer service professionals all came to speak to us Email: [email protected] (Gillian Knipe) and ask us about our plans. Andrew has a visit to the island booked in early Email [email protected] (Noleen Phillips) October and will be taking time to speak to as many people as possible face to Tel. No. 2287 face to add to our understanding of the needs of St Helena and the aspirations Saints have for Atlantic Star. He will provide more details of his visit nearer to the time so as to make himself available to Saints during his stay. 14 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

FISH TO SAMS‘SPEAR’ Radio 1 during three pronged pole or lance with a rubber band Colin Chester with a 281lb Tuna his journey from Cape at one end, that many Saints are familiar with. on Ascension Town to Ascension to Spear fi shing employs a gun type device, com- talk about his new ven- plete with a trigger. The power is greater, it's ture. more accurate and is effective up to 5m de- AIFC have approxi- pending on the gun size. mately 13 boats, half of which are out fi ve or six days each week, “Atlantic Sailfi sh are in fi shing, spear fi shing abundance from Dec to April and diving. Customers along with White Marlin, come from all around the world, including Spearfi sh and Dorado” New Zealand, USA, UK, South Africa and During Blaine's 12 year spear fi shing experi- Dubai. Using knowl- ence in South Africa one of the hazards he's edge of the seas around had to contend with are sharks. "Pretty often; the island along with pretty much every time we dive, one or two different fi shing tech- sharks come around. Sometimes they'll take it niques, AIFC can al- (the fi sh) off the spear." most guarantee their In a matter-of-fact manner, Blaine said he's customers catch to or- had, "a few aggressive encounters. It doesn't der. put me off, it's a thrill. They are mainly bronze Much of the diving whalers and reef sharks, two to three metres." and fi shing takes place Shark encounters on Ascension are expected close to shore, howev- to be less, however, "There is a tiger shark that er, the boats do go out hangs around on Ascension," said Blaine. a fair distance as well. "If we're going for the bigger game fi shing, we'll go maybe 10, 15km offshore," said Darrin Henry, SAMS Blaine. "It's quite a distance, you hardly see land. It's quite far but it's worth it." While St Helena's fi shing industry seems to So what's the appeal to travel such a long way fl ounder, just a (relatively) short distance away, on Ascension Island, they're reeling in an international market! “If we’re going for the bigger British actor and singer, Robson Green, is just game fi shing, we’ll go maybe one of the many fi shing enthusiasts who've en- 10, 15km offshore” joyed sport fi shing on our sister island, fi lming Spear Fishing an episode of Extreme Fishing. on Ascension Last week Blaine Chester (22) joined his to fi sh on Ascension? It's the big fi sh, Blaine dad Colin, who runs Ascension Island Fish- explained, "the fi sh are huge. The smallest ing Charters, (AIFC). Blaine dropped in on tuna that's ever been caught on one of our boats is about 63 kilos." Despite what was just a brief visit, what did The AIFC website outlines more of what to ex- Blaine think of St Helena's potential as a fi sh- pect: "There are various pelagic species found ing destination? Although his dad, Colin, has around the ROCK as we like to call it, Blue never been to St Helena, Blaine told me, "it's Marlin (largest taken 300lbs) are around all amazing here." Even with just a two day stop year long, Atlantic Sailfi sh are in abundance over, Blaine managed to go fi shing on the day from Dec to April along with White Marlin, he arrived, and said he would recommend Spearfi sh and Dorado. coming here to AIFC. Large yellowfi n Tuna (largest taken 300lbs) A disadvantage for St Helena, (for now) is patrol the ledges and dropoffs, looking for the lack of air access. AIFC's customers fl y food and with them come the Rainbow Runner in on the regular RAF fl ights from Brize Nor- and Wahoo. ton, UK. The fi shermen (and women) usually Inshore species include, Rock Hind (grouper) spend about 3-8 days on Ascension. As for amberjack, Almaco Jack, Black Jacks, Horse marketing; the business relies primarily on Eye Jacks, Rainbow Runner, Dorado and word of mouth advertising. Tuna." Blaine plans to be on Ascension with AIFC for Blaine himself specialises in spear fi shing. at least two years. (Spear fi shing is done as a free dive, without For more information: Blaine Chester a scuba tank). This is different to the simpler, http://www.ascensionislandfi shingcharters.co.uk THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR Three men get tipsy at the local pub one night and conspire to rob the local bank. They try and rob the place but are too drunk to pull it off. As the alarms scream, they leg it out of the bank and down the alley. Hot on their heals are the cops, responding to the alarm. As the three drunks round a bend, they spot a Cats and Dogs Home and jump over the fence into the kennel yard. They see three burlap sacks lying on the ground and they each crawl into an empty bag. The cops leap over the fence behind them and spot the three bulging sacks on the ground. One cop kicks the fi rst sack and the fi rst man says, “Woof! Woof!” “Ah, must be a dog!” says the cop and he kicks the second sack. The second man says, “Meow!” and the cop nods his head, exclaiming, “Must be cats!” and turns his focus on the last sack, kicking it sharply. The third man cries out, “Potatoes!” WUZZLE A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an One night, this guy goes into a bar and asks the bartender for a interesting way. The object is to try to fi gure out the well-known saying, drink. Then he asks for another. This goes on for a half an hour and person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent. the bartender gets worried. Answers at the bottom of page “What’s the matter?” the bartender asks. FUN QUOTE “My wife and I got into a fi ght,” explained the guy “and now she “I read recipes the same way I read sci- isn’t talking to me for a whole 31 days.” After thinking it over in a reassurring tone, the bartender asked. ence fi ction. I get to the end and I think, “But, isn’t it a good thing that she isn’t talking to you?”. “Yeah, except today is the last day.” ‘Well, that’s not going to happen.’”

SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from last year Famous Birthdays Enhancement works at Lemon Valley commenced. A temporary gantry was erected to allow 12 Sep - 18 Sep easy access for unloading materials and equipment for the next phase of the works. The works were carried out by AMD Engineering, contracted by Enterprise St Helena. Paul Walker (40) US Actor - Fast & Furious Kent Police Staff Safety Trainer, Sharon Graham, was on island and working with the St 12 Sep Helena Police Department in delivering Safety and Security training to various departments. Jason Statham (46) She was on island for 3 weeks. UK Actor - Transporter The Education and Employment Directorate announced the appointment of Vanessa Tiss- 12 Sep ington as Raising Attainment Partner for Secondary Education. Prince Harry (29) Rounders: Misfi ts went through to the fi nal beating Rastas 17-9 in the knockout semi fi nals. 15 Sep Ronaldo (37) Football: Harts secured a 3-0 victory over Fugees. Goal scorers were Dane Wade, Simon Bennett and Oscar Brazilian Footballer - 18 Sep Thorpe. PEOPLE Local DID YOU KNOW... Cricketers • The word ‘mortgage’ comes from a French word 1. Scott that means ‘pledge to the death.’ Crowie • The letters in the words ‘the eyes’ can be rear- 2. Gareth ranged to create the words ‘ they see.’ Johnson • The longest recorded hangover lasted 4 weeks after a man drank 60 pints of beer over 4 days. 3. Ajay • Paintball guns were originally invented to mark Bennett livestock like sheep and cattle Andrew Yon • Kilts are not native to Scotland. They originated

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Ifyouareinterestedpleasecalltelno:2607oremail[email protected]toregister. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 17 SNIPPET/ PROGRAMME PRIVATE SECTOR ENTREPRENEUR DEFENDS HOUSEBULDING LABOUR CHARGES SAMS It was put to Philip that good quality workman- The cost overall of building a house on St ship is an important factor also, and it is an- Helena has escalated. There are many factors noying that a job takes longer than necessary RADIO 1 for this and one is land cost, but it has been to complete, because some tradesmen work for suggested that another reason is private sector more than one customer, simultaneously. It is 102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz builders labour charges. Philip John, a private important that both the contractor and customer Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh sector builder and building materials supplier, are satisfi ed, Philip said. He believed contrac- joined SAMS on Question Time to defend tors are aware of their obligations to provide CONTACT THE SHOW building industry charges. best quality and complete on time, however, a To reach the Radio 1 team, call 2727, or Philip cited main causes as: 5% to 20% import signed mutual agreement beforehand between email: [email protected] You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just duty increase on building materials, tools plant both parties, would help overcome any prob- visit the SAMS website, www.sams.sh, click the Face- and equipment, (except for cement, sawn tim- lems later. book link at the top right of every page. ber and roofi ng materials remaining at 5%), Philip said that generally, the building sec- SHG labourer rate increased by almost 50%; tor try to match offshore wages. He referred St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at minimum wage has had some effect; and build- to recent UK house prices quotes where a two 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm, 7pm & 10pm ers tying up a lot of money in their own equip- bedroom house is £295,000 and four bedroom also at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday. ment to be more self suffi cient. Also, provision at £760,000. Considering St Helena’s building Saturday news: 8am & 12noon is made for employees’ insurance, holiday materials prices, “our house prices can’t be that and sick pay. All of this, said Philip, caused bad,” he said, “what is lacking is young peo- Monday to Friday the building sector to take stock. To maintain ples’ ability to borrow suffi cient funds to build a their workforce and make a profi t these costs reasonable house.” He suggested a minimum of SUNRISE 7 to 10am are passed on. He has been informed that tim- £35,000 and wondered if the bank would con- Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News ber prices from Cape Town will increase from sider reviewing repayment terms, and would 12pm: St Helena News, public service announcements 1 September. Further duty increases on build- government consider underwriting housing and notice board. ing materials, he felt, would impact negatively. loans, to help people afford a loan without hav- Repeated at midnight everyday. Other issues, Philip said, include the exodus of ing to work offshore. many of the private sector moving over to Basil In another conversation Philip believed that Read for better pay and maybe other incentives. building prices will continue to increase. SATURDAY CHART BUSTERS A compilation of top chart hits, both new and old. St Helena Disabled Persons Society - Newspaper bingo 2nd CHANCE SUNDAY Bingo tickets will be on sale from this Friday the 13th of September for two 9am - Selection of recorded interviews and programmes weeks. After this all four bingo games will be published in the newspaper at the from the week, mixed with easy listening sounds for a same time. 50 numbers called in Game 1, 55 in Game 2, 60 in Game 3 and 65 in chilled out Sunday. Game 4. So someone has to win. The same rules apply it is just that all games published together and not over four weeks. Playing for a full house and winner GOSPEL FM is decided on lowest number called moving left to right. Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm Presented by John Moyce, 30 minutes of childrens’ There will be £150 fi rst prize and £50 consolation prize for any remaining games feature followed by 90 mins of gospel music. if fi rst prize is won in Game 1,2 or 3. The numbers will be published in the newspapers 26 and 27th of September and REWIND winning tickets to be handed in to Y&T by 4.00pm Monday September 30th. Saturday 9.30am. Presented by Simon Benjamin. Rewind takes you back to years gone by featuring a SALE OF PROPERTY different year every week, focussing on the music and PARCEL 13, REGISTRATION SECTION HALF TREE HOLLOW stories that made it memorable. Repeated on Saturday at 6.00pm, Monday at 6.00pm & Mr BERT ALEXANDER STEVENS, Executor in the Estate of the late ERIC ROBERT STEVENS Wednesday at 12.15pm situated Near Three Tanks, Half Tree Hollow, hereby invites Tenders for the purchase of the prop- erty registered as Parcel 13 in the Half Tree Hollow Registration Section. RADIO SPORTS ARENA The parcel contains an area of approximately .597 acres and is freehold property. Monday 4.00pm. Review of the week’s sporting action, A dilapidated building stands on the premises and forms part of the sale. local & international. Repeats will be on Tuesday at Tenders must be in writing and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER” to Mr Eric Ben- 10.30am and 7.30pm and Wednesday at 2.00pm. jamin, Market Street, Jamestown by not later than 31st October 2013 The Tender should state the person’s full name and address, telephone number the price tendered and must bear his/her signature; this can be in the form of a letter. THE CHART SHOW Wednesday 10.30am The Tenders will be opened in the presence of both the Executor, his Agent and one other indepen- Presented by Helen Wallis & John Woollacott. Catch up dent person on the 1st day of November 2013. Tenders may not necessarily be accepted if in the on the latest chart music. Repeated Wednesday 9pm and opinion of the Executor and his Agent such tender appears not to be reasonable Thursday 12.15pm. In the event that there are two or more acceptable tenders of equal value, the successful tender will be decided by auction at a time to be notifi ed to the qualifying persons. The Sale of this property is BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS subject to Contract. 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. Persons requiring further information relating to the sale of this property are invited to contact Eric 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz Benjamin at his residence in Market Street, Jamestown on telephone 290 2354 or on email at [email protected] 18 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL CHURCH NOTICE Blessed is the spot, and the house, Jamestown Schoolroom and the place and the city, Wednesday 18th September and the heart and the mountain 7.30pm Bible Studies, FaithMatters and the refuge and the cave Deadwood - at home of Winnie Thomas Barbara George, Baha’i Faith and the valley and the land Thursday 19th September Worship Together and the sea and the island 5.30pm Bible Studies, Sandy Bay Chapel and the meadow where mention 7.30pm Bible Studies, of God hath been made Blue Hill Community Centre and His praise glorifi ed. Baha’u’llah For more info contact Pastor Graeme Beckett DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA Email: [email protected] Our Creator is known by many different The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Tel. 2388 names all over the world, with people from Sunday 15 September - Activities at the Army this weekend many religious backgrounds in different parts 24th Sunday of the Year Sunday 15th September 2013 of the world calling Him by names which may 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral JAM CLUB – at the Half Tree Hol- be unfamiliar to us, but there is only One God 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Cathedral low Hall at 10am. Bring along a who created all of us. 3.30 p.m. Eucharist, St Peter Friend ….it’s too good to keep to yourself. The different names come from the different Thursday 19 September PRAISE & WORSHIP Service at the Half backgrounds and countries where Manifesta- 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St Swithin Tree Hollow Hall at 6.30pm. All are welcome. tions of God have appeared over time, coun- Sunday 22September- Tea & refreshments after the service. tries which were at one time unknown to each 25th Sunday of the Year MUMS & TODDLERS every Monday at other, distant and where people spoke different 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral 10am – Half Tree Hollow Hall. Please note languages. However that does not mean that 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade, St Andrew there will NOT be any Mums & Toddlers there is more than one Creator. God is One. 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist, when it is school holidays or if the Monday is Now that people can travel the world, learn St Helena & the Cross a Public Holiday. languages other than their own, explore the The Parish of St James Every Tuesday history and customs in person or on the Inter- Sunday 15 September- Home League (Ladies Fellowship) at the Half net, more and more of us are understanding 24th Sunday of the Year Tree Hollow Hall at 3.30pm. that people are people wherever you go, and 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James Every Wednesday Evening their religions taught them to love each other, Monday 16 September Prayer meeting & Bible study at the Half Tree just as our own religions do. There is now a 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mary Hollow Hall at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Parliament of World Religions, a World Coun- Tuesday 17 September Every Friday & Saturday cil of Religious leaders, advising the United 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St James ‘Quality Seconds’ shop opens. Nations, a World Religion Day, and many pub- Wednesday 18 September There is always a warm welcome for you at lications confi rm that the basic teachings of all 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James the Salvation Army. the World Religions are the same while only Thursday 19 September If you would like to know more about The Sal- the social teachings which were laid down at 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with healing, St John vation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Coral Yon different times in the history of mankind differ. Friday 20 September on telephone nos 2703/4358. This is why, gradually, many enlightened reli- 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St James gious leaders feel happy to worship together. Sunday 22 September- Seventh Day Adventist There are many ways to worship God. Baha’is 25th Sunday of the Year Saturday 14th September around the world honour and include many 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School cultural and ethnic traditions when they wor- Parish of St Matthew 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service ship together, because their members come Sunday 15 September- 2:00- 3:00pm - Personnal Ministries from many countries and many religious back- 24th Sunday of the Year Monday 16th September grounds. 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, St Matthew Bible Study at home of Pam and Lionel Joshua. The Baha’i writings praise the diverse contri- 11.00 a.m. Eucharist, Tuesday 17th September butions of the peoples of the world. Levelwood Community Centre 7:00pm- Bible study at Guinea Grass, (home of “The diversity in the human family should be 7.00 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Mark Andrew & Shara Robinson) the cause of love and harmony, as it is in music Tuesday 17 September Wednesday 18th September where many different notes blend together in 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mark 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church the making of a perfect chord. In an orches- Sunday 22 September Thursday 19th September 7:00pm- Bible Study at home of Arnold & San- tra, each instrument provides its own unique 6.00 p.m. Patronal Festival, St Matthew sound. Working together the result is one sym- dra Crowie phony.” BAPTIST CHURCH ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND Sunday 15th September For more information, contact Pastor Clack Tel “We verily have made music a ladder for your No. 2267, Email: [email protected] souls, a means whereby they may be lifted up 1) 8.45 am Divine Service, Sandy Bay Chapel into the realm on high------“ BAHA’I FAITH Baha’u’llah also taught that work performed 2) 10.45 am Divine Service, Head O’Wain Chapel www.sthelenabahai.org in a spirit of service is a form of worship. BAHA’I CENTRE “All effort and exertion put forth by man 3) 6.00 pm Divine Service, Jamestown Chapel Gumwoods from the fullness of his heart is worship if it is DEVOTIONAL MEETING prompted by the highest motives and the will Sermon: Pastor (Romans 10:11-21) Do you have beautiful feet? Thursday 12th.. September 2013 to do service to humanity.” 8pm. “Concentrate all the thoughts of your heart on 10.00 am Sunday School, Baptist Manse 5.00 pm Prayer Meeting, ALL ARE WELCOME love and unity ---- Let your hearts be fi lled “It is appropriate and befi tting that, in this il- with the strenuous desire that tranquillity and Jamestown Schoolroom Tuesday 17th September lumined age – the age of progress of the world harmony may encircle this warring world.” of humanity – we should be self –sacrifi cing A prayer for all who believe in God:- 5.00pm Bible Studies, Cape Villa 7.30pm Bible Studies, and serve the human race.” Baha’i Scripture THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD

VACANCY FOR STUDENT NURSE HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE DIRECTORATE

The Health & Social Welfare Directorate would like to extend the closing date for the vacancies of Student Nurses. Appli- cants must be aged 18 years or over. The three year Nurse Training course will commence in October 2013.

Applicants must be in possession of GCSE qualifi cations in Eng- lish, Mathematics and Science at Grade C or above and have good IT skills.

The salary is at grade B commencing at £5,148 per annum.

Interested persons are invited to contact Mrs Wendy Herne, Nurse Teacher on telephone No 2087 to obtain further details.

Application forms which are available from the Health & Social Welfare and Human Resources Directorates should be completed and submitted through Directors where applicable, to the Direc- tor, Health & Social Welfare by Friday, 20 September 2013.

D A Jenkins (Mr) Director Health & Social Welfare Directorate 6 September 2013

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Sitdown……….onthegoorheatwhenreadytoeat! SHAPEislookingforahighlymotivated,creative individualwithmanagementexperiencetowork FamilyMealDeals(Serves2or4) atourPaperandCardRecyclingCentreat  *EggnoodleandvegetablestirͲfryserves2£5.40serves4£10.00 DonkeyPlain. Addbaconperserving50p The2yearcontractrequiresyoutodeliveronthe Addchickenperserving60p aimsoftheDarwinPlusProject. *Fishpastabakeserves2£6.00/serves4£11.20 Ifyouwouldliketomakeadifferenceinthelives *Chickenandbaconfriedriceserves2£6.40/serves4£12.00 ofStHelena’sdisabledthenpleasegetintouch. Add2pcchicken£1.40/Add4pcchicken£2.80  Add4pcrib£3.80/Add8pcrib£7.60 AletterofapplicationalongwithaCVshouldto *ChickenandBurgercombo£13 2Cheeseburgersandchips+4pcchickenandchips besubmittedtoKarenAlgate,Administration *Chooseacombinationof4burgersandchipsfor£14 AssistantbyFriday27thSeptember2013. Cheeseburger,eggburger,pineappleburger *Stickyribsandchipsserves2£10serves4£19.00 *Chickenandchipsserves2£6.60serves4£12 *Leo’sCombo£18.00 8pcRibs,8pcchicken,friesfor4……….coleslawadd£2.00stirͲfryadd£2.70  Sideorders Leo’stosssalad–Lettuce,tomato,pineapple,peppadews,onion,cheese£2.00 Coleslaw£2.00 StirͲfry£2.70 Contact Details: Chicken&Baconfriedrice£3.20 0DUWLQ-RVKXD0DQDJHU Butteredroll35p 7HO Friessmall£1.30/large£2.30 (VKDSH#FZLPDLOVK 20 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD LONGWOOD BROWNIES GO WEST FOR TREE PLANTING PARTY

It was a party with a difference for the Long- wood Brownie Unit, when they accepted the invitation of the National Trust (NT) team at the weekend out West to celebrate the end of the Darwin Project! They were, once again, participating in a Project, which for them had started almost two years before with monster footprint designing, tree planting and trail fun at the Millennium Forest, Longwood. On this beautiful sunny Sunday, they got to walk don- keys, plant endemic trees, meet new people and participate in an environmental venture on the sloping hillsides of the Blue Point area near Thompson’s Wood. Everything for a party atmosphere was pro- vided: donkey-braying, grass-crunching wind- whistling music prevailed as the girls and their donkey partners snake-danced their way along the grassy paths. After a brief talk and demonstration by Jodie Mills and other National Trust members about the endemics and how they should be handled and settled into their new homes, the girls soon fi ves, soaking up the soft sunlight and acclima- big thank-you to Brownies Leeann (and her had their jackets off and gloves on ready for tizing themselves into their new territory, Mum, Ann – your support was great), Alaina action, The ‘music and dance’ continued dur- An adventure such as this cannot happen with- and her Girl-guide sister Kayla, Cheyenne, Ni- ing this tree-planting party to the chinking of out the help and support of people. I would cole, Christy Jo and Tori for turning up and trowels and the regular beat and swing of the like to thank the National Trust Team for all being so enthusiastic about the whole thing. grubber, as holes were dug and preparations their hard work before and on the day, and for You certainly have worked hard to achieve el- made for the new plants that were sitting neat- organizing Fox Motor’s transport to bring our ements of your Gardeners, Friend to Animals ly arranged in rows on trays like party cakes, Brownies from East to West to participate in and Environment badges...well done and keep waiting to be put into well-dug warm ‘ovens’! an exciting venture. A friendly thank-you goes up the interest in all things environmental! The hair grass, plantain and ebony endemics out to Australian visitors Jackie and Ross Vo- we planted lay cosily in arrays of threes and now who chatted and helped us and lastly, a Betty Joshua (Brownie Leader for Longwood)

Enterprise St Helena (ESH) Board of Directors’ Meeting

Enterprise St Helena wishes to inform the public that a Special Meet- ing of the Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday 18 Sep- tember 2013 at 1:00pm at the Business & Information Centre, The Canister, Jamestown

Items that will be discussed are:

Open • Higher Education, Hospitality • Provision of Equipment for Local Trials of Alternative Fishing Methods • Hotel Management Contract Legal Advice • Hotel Design and Project Management Advice • Hotel Consultancy and Agency Advice • Passenger Demand Forecast by The Journey, Presentation of the main fi ndings and actions • Air Access Procurement - Verbal Status Report

Closed • Hotel Update – Verbal Report

A copy of the Agenda and Board Papers open to the public for this particular meeting will be available from Monday 16th September from the Board Secretary, Natasha Bargo on telephone 2920 or email: [email protected] THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 21 SPORT Helena Stevens GOLF NEWS St Helena Golf Club Report Week ending 8 September 2013 Contributed by Lawson Henry First of all we welcome back to the club Peter Dillon who will be with us again for a few months. We had 34 players take part in the Texas Scramble (chose your own partner) on Saturday 7th Sep- tember, weather conditions were perfect and the scoring refl ected this. The game was played to Stableford format and each team was awarded nine thirty seconds (9/32) of the combined handicap. In fi rst place with 46 points was the husband and wife pairing of Helena and Foxy Stevens and just one point behind was another family pairing, KJ and Alison on 45. Other prizes awarded were best 2nd shot to the fi rst green, Brian Coleman; best drive to 11th hole Leon Crowie; best 2nd shot on 14th hole and nearest pin on 16th was Jeffrey (Foxy) Stevens. Two teams holed out in 2 to share the ball pool that was Helena and Foxy and brother pairing of Ray and Leon Crowie. Thanks to John & Betty Joshua and Peter Dillon for sponsoring this popular competition. Members enjoyed some hot tasty soup after which was kindly provided by KJ. The second competition was played on Sunday 8th September, was the Par 3 stroke play where 15 players took part, the weather conditions were again perfect for playing golf. The winner was decided by count back and this went to Freda Green on 59 and runner up Brian Fowler also on 59. Two players holed out in 2 to share the ball pool they were Dr Trevor Smal and Eileen Wallace. We would like to thank John, Betty and Peter again for sponsoring the prizes for this competition too. Congratulations to all the winners! Competition for next week on Saturday 14th September will be an 18 hole stroke play to the fur- rows, this is sponsored by Fox Motors. On Sunday 15th September there will be an 18 hole Stabl- eford sponsored by Helen and Richard Wallis. Signup sheets are posted on the club notice board. Stay safe have a good week and keep swinging! PAS won the game yesterday against the Ballbusters 20.5 to 5.5

turned 78; Jodie Scipio Constantine shot 94 & ROUNDERS SHOOTING 94, very good performance. Deirdre Maggott LEAGUE Results, Sun 8 Sep, (Week 4) on top form shot 99 & 97.1. Colin Knipe 98.2, Pat Henry 97, Kara Henry 98.1, Madolyn An- NEWS drews 99.1, Roy Andrews lost his plot shot 89, PAS (20.5) vs (5) Ballbusters Jamestown Rifl e Club LOM: Christine Caswell (PAS) new member David Joshua 97.1 & 94.1, Terri YPOM:Byrianna Knipe (PAS) Pat Henry, Chairman JTRC Clingham getting back in swing shot 92, new- Top Scorers: P Bowers & C Caswell (PAS) 4.5 comer Benjy Lawrence 35 & 89, new beginner A Joshua (Ballbusters) 1.5 On Tuesday night, 10 September 2013, 26 Peterken Mittens 89 & 81, Olive Williams 94, people gathered at the Club. Nicky George 98, Mavis O’Bey dropped this Fixtures, Sun 15 Sep 2013 (week 5) Only 20 shot including two new beginners week with 86, Chad Corker 94 & 93.1, Tracy 1.45 Misfi ts vs Ballbusters and three youth members practising for next Corker 82, and Patrick Young 97.1 & 96. It week’s singles competition. Youth Chelsea was nice to see so many people at the club, it Umpired by: Ballsy Ladies & PAS Benjamin shot 97 & 100.1, highest lady of the was a well enjoyable night and well done to 3.15 pm Ballsy Ladies vs PAS night. the youth. Congratulations to Chelsea, see you Umpired by: Misfi ts & Ballbusters Jordie Andrews hadn’t shot for a while, he re- all next week. Stay Focused.

02-Sep Woodpeckers - 488 bt Who Cares - 456 SKITTLES NEWS L. HSc. Andrea Timm - 55 Shandy Osborne - 57 G. HSc. Roy Andrews -63 Richard Thomas - 57 Terrence Lawrence Jamestown Community Centre G. HSp. Roy Thomas - 14 It is as you were at the top of the league – Parttimers just ahead of Bandits on pin- Bandits - 500 bt Fire Strickers - 456 fall as they both won last week. L. HSc. Wendy Plato - 53 Clare Duncan - 64 On Monday, Woodpeckers’ last leg of two 60s from Tris Moyce and David Reyn- G. HSc. Glen-Lee Piek - 59 Geoffrey benjamin - 55 olds and 63 by Roy Andrews led the way as they beat Who Cares 488 to 456, L. HSp. Clare Duncan - 14 Shandy Osborne and Richard Thomas made 57s. In the second match, Glen-Lee G. HSp. Hensil Beard - 16 Piek top scored with 59 for Bandits as they beat Fire Strikers 500 – 456. 64 from Clare Duncan for Fire Strikers was the score over 60 in the match. On Wednesday, Nigel Benjamin’s 65, 61s from Ronnie Lawrence and Gavin El- 04-Sep Parttimers - 519 bt Youngsters - 502 lick and 60s by Nigel Thomas and Tanya Augustus, helped Parttimers gain re- L. HSc. Tanya Augustus - 60 Stacey Peters - 65 venge over Youngsters who beat them in the fi rst round, 519 to 502. Stacey Peters G. HSc. Nigel Benjamin - 65 Eugene Williams - 66 65, Eugene Williams 66 and Clint Peters 64 were the leading scorers for Young- L. HSp. Tanya Augustus - 14 Stacey Peters - 15 sters. In the second match, Stasia Plato made 75 and Fabian Peters, 77 led the way G. HSp. Nigel Benjamin - 16 Clint Peters - 17 as Never Readys defeated Alcometers 535 – 460. They had help from Martin 62 and Dougie Henry 60. For Alcometers, Adrian Phillips top scored with 64. Never Readys - 535 bt Alcometers - 460 L. HSc. Stasia Plato - 75 Clarissa Osborne - 56 SKITTLES FIXTURES G. HSc. Fabian Peters - 77 Adrian Phillips - 64 Wed. 16 Sep; Bandits v Woodpeckers & Alcometers v Youngsters L. HSp. Stasia Plato - 16 Wed. 18 Sep: Parttimers v Who Cares & Hazards v Roller Belles G. HSp. Martin Buckley - 17 Gary Corker - 13 22 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORT

Tokyo triumphed on Saturday in the contest to host the Olympics and Paralympics in 2020 after seeing off rivals Madrid and Istanbul in dramatic circumstances. The Japanese city won convincingly in the end - with doping scandals perhaps proving costly to both Madrid’s and Istanbul’s hopes. Tokyo, the capital of Japan - a country that has never had a positive test by an athlete in either the Olympics or the Paralympics - went on to win the IOC vote comfortably, beating Istan- bul by 60 to 36 votes in the fi nal round after Madrid had been eliminated. IOC president Jacques Rogge said afterwards: “It is clear that the IOC members pay a lot of attention to the situation in the fi ght against doping.” It will be the second time Tokyo has hosted the Games having previously done so in 1964. Martin Joshua (Wirebirds) and Peter Benjamin (Rovers), con- Tennis: Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokov- test midfi eld on Saturday ic on Monday to win the US Open. Djokovic remains world number one for now Wirebirds 5 - 3 Wirebirds Saturday 7 September 2013 - Match Report The fi rst half ended, Wirebirds three, Rovers but it is just a matter of time before Nadal over- nil. takes him, and there is no doubt the 27-year- Liam Yon, SAMS J Thomas continued to be a nuisance to the old is the best player in the world. Rovers’ defence at the start of the second half He proved that in a US Open fi nal that reached continued from back page and it took just under fi ve minutes for him to heights to match any of their epic encounters winger, Sanjay Clingham, hunted down a get another goal. Finding himself free of the in the second and third sets before Djokovic ball that should really have been cleared by defence and one on one with the keeper, he faded to go down 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1 after three Rovers’ defence. He got away from his man coolly tucked the ball around Stroud’s left side hours and 21 minutes. and sprinted down the right wing. His cross and into the net, completing his hat trick and The Spaniard said: “For a few reasons, this found Warren “Bruno” Thomas in the box, putting Wirebirds four to the good. season is probably the most emotional one in who calmly fi red home at the near post, with a Rovers continued to fi ght hard for a goal my career.” composed right footed volley. though and in the 57th minute of the match Serena Williams survived another tight tussle Wirebirds now had a two goal lead and it were awarded a corner, after a shot from mid- with Victoria Azarenka to retain her US Open seemed this was how the fi rst half would end, fi eld was tipped over the bar by Young. Rov- title and win a 17th grand slam singles trophy. but, on the stroke of half time, J Thomas was ers’ left back, Alan “Picky” Benjamin stepped The 31-year-old also picked up a cheque for brought down in the box by Stroud in goal. A up and swung the ball into the box with good US dollars 3.6million, and she said: “Victoria penalty was given and J Thomas stepped up to pace and elevation. Brian Sim, on his return played unbelievable, and what a great match. strike it into the bottom right corner. to the team, leaped high and headed home to

Golf: The United States regained the Walker Wirebirds’ forward, Sanjay Clingham, Cup on Long Island on Sunday with a ruthless out-sprints the Rovers’ defence performance against Great Britain and Ireland.

Football: England took a small step towards World Cup qualifi cation on Tuesday, after they drew 0-0 in Kiev with Ukraine. Ukraine made the most of a booming atmo- sphere inside the Olympic Stadium, applying pressure to Roy Hodgson’s team, but they could not get a goal. This result followed England’s win four days earlier, at Wembley, against other group H team, Moldova. On that occasion, Steven Ger- rard’s fi rst goal in more than three years set England on their way to a 4-0 triumph against Moldova at Wembley as Rickie Lambert be- came the fi rst player to score in his fi rst two internationals in 37 years. Danny Welbeck scored the other two goals. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 23 SPORT FOOTBALL RESULTS Saturday 7 September Raiders 6 Axis 2 M Bedwell, D Stevens (4) S Crowie (2) A Henry MOM: Damien Stevens Wirebirds 5 Rovers 3 J Thomas (4), W Thomas B Sim, R Benjamin, MOM: Jamie Thomas A Yon Sunday 8 September Bellboys 7 Crystal Rangers 1 T Young (2), A Bennett, D Yon (o.g.) N Benjamin, S Benjamin, L Caswell, J Fagan MOM: A Bennett Harts 4 Basil Read 2 M Williams (3), A Yon D Lukhanyo, K Hudson MOM: Michael Williams FOOTBALL FIXTURES Saturday 14 September 1.30pm Wirebirds Basil Read 3.30pm Fugees Crystal Rangers Sunday 15 September 1.30pm Harts Raiders 3.30pm Bellboys Axis FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE P W L D GF GA GD Pts Wirebirds 15 10 1 4 58 16 42 34 Harts 15 9 3 3 43 21 22 30 Rovers 16 8 3 5 52 23 29 29 Basil Read 15 8 3 4 43 23 20 28 Raiders 15 7 5 3 33 23 10 24 Axis 15 6 7 2 27 32 Ͳ519 Fugees 15 6 8 1 24 31 Ͳ719 Bellboys 15 3 12 0 30 49 Ͳ19 9 C Rangers 15 0 15 0 9 101 Ͳ92 Ͳ1 Note: Point deducted from both Axis & Crystal Rangers for failing to provide linesmen FOOTBALL HOT SHOTS Player Team Total JamieThomas Wirebirds 25 MichaelWilliams Harts 20 KevinHudson BasilRead 18 Despite their best efforts, Rovers were unable to fi nish on top on Saturday RossO'Dean Rovers 17 ScottCrowie Axis 11 keep Rovers spirits up. were being dealt with by Alex Osborne among RicoBenjamin Rovers 11 Following Rovers’ goal, Chris Owen was the other Wirebirds’ defenders. AlonzoHenry Raiders 10 brought on to boost Wirebirds’ attack. Three But, in the 82nd minute, Benjamin mustered AndrewYon Rovers 8 minutes after making the change, J Thomas up enough energy to produce one last lung DaneLeo Wirebirds 8 found himself through on goal once again. He bursting run down the right wing before fi r- TravoyStevens Axis 6 rounded off the scoring for Wirebirds with an ing the ball hard into the box, where a diving JosephHlongwane(ABasilRead 6 identical goal to his third. Wirebirds now had Andrew “Speed” Yon connected well and sent DoniLukhanyo BasilRead 6 fi ve and Rovers were faced with an almost im- the ball soaring into the back of the net for a ShaneBenjamin Bellboys 6 possible task. third Rovers’ goal. MarkWilliams Fugees 6 Shane Stroud Harts 6 Even though four goals in the deep, Rovers Although Rovers fought back well, it was  ChrisOwen Wirebirds 6 showed an inspiring die hard attitude, which in doubtful that they would cause any serious Anselmo Pelembe Axis 5 my opinion is missing from a few teams in our damage. For the last eight minutes plus extra local football league. They continued to drive time, Wirebirds sat back and let Rovers come AnthonyBennett Bellboys 5 Darren Reynolds C Rangers 5 forward and search for a goal. at them. Every man in orange got back behind   GregPhillips Raiders 5 On the 70 minute mark, Benjamin found him- the ball and it was obvious why they were go- DamienStevens Raiders 5 self with room on the right corner of the box. ing to end the match as champions. The unity JoshYoung Bellboys 4 Although not much space, he managed to fi re in the team was inspiring. LeroyCaswell Bellboys 4 a hard low shot, across the keeper and into the The fi nal whistle went with the score at 5-3, TommyLeeYoung Bellboys 4 opposite corner of the goal. and although not offi cial champions at the GregColeman Fugees 4 The score was now 5-2, with Rovers fi ghting time, Captain, Martin “Kunya” Buckley, was AaronThomas Fugees 4 for a third. The encouraging and motivating in no doubt that the title was theirs. AJBennett Harts 4 shouts from Sim, in defence, inspired his team The result the next day, confi rmed Wirebirds’ to attack relentlessly, though most of these champ status, with Harts beating Basil Read. League & hotshots table produced by The Sentinel. Results & fi xtures provided by SHFA 24 www.sams.sh Th ursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA WIREBIRDS 2013 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Rovers 2nd half fi ght back not enough in 8 goal encounter

Rico Benjamin (left) and Alex Osborne Wirebirds’ striker, Jamie Thomas, challenges Rovers’ keeper, Phillip Stroud Wirebirds 5 - 3 Rovers Saturday 7 September 2013 - Match Report O’Dean’s cross, following R Benjamin’s pass, was met in the box by Liam Yon, SAMS the head of Williams, but though powerful, his attempt was straight at the keeper. The game then settled a bit, and for near 15 minutes was a bit cagey, The fi nal whistle was greeted with huge cheers from Wirebirds’ players both teams were almost afraid to commit forward in fear of conceding. and supporters as they were named 2013 league champions with one The fi rst goal came just after the half hour mark, when a tackle from match left to play, after a 5-3 win over Rovers, thanks to a quadruple Benjamin saw Wirebirds awarded a free kick. Defender, Mario Green, of goals from Man of the Match, Jamie thumped the ball into the box and it Thomas. In the 41st minute, Wirebirds’ winger, seemed it would be easily dealt with by Despite the score line, Rovers started the Sanjay Clingham, hunted down a ball Rovers’ keeper, Phillip Stroud. But pres- game lively. Their fi rst chance came just sure from the front men, caused the keep- seven minutes in, when a one-two with that should really have been er to fumble, and J Thomas was there to Ross O’Dean saw Rico Benjamin diving cleared by Rovers’ defence tap in the loose ball for Wirebirds fi rst of into the box, but O’Dean’s ball managed the game. to slip between him and Peter Young, in goal for the ‘Birds. Rovers remained spirited though, and attacked with intent. But their Ricardo “Squares” Williams alongside R Benjamin and O’Dean were attempts were being calmly dealt with by Wirebirds’ experienced de- energetic and very much fi red up at the pinnacle of Rovers’ attacks. fence. At times, it seemed Rovers’ defenders were too calm on the ball. They worked together well and were almost rewarded a goal, when In the 41st minute, Wirebirds’ continued page 22