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Court case dropped against man walking sheep 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 3 OPINION YOUR LETTERS YOUR LETTERS Dear Editor, Dear Editor, A shift in focus from single high risk aspects of development like SENTINEL Re “Zulu Chiefs’ Monument” to New normal, new model tourism in the 2010 MOU to broad- According to WHO the corona based, people centred development be placed on the spot dedicated virus is not going to go away. It has does not require a new road map. since 2009, at the top of the Ladder COMMENT I was delighted to read in the Donna Crowie, SAMS fundamentally affected the lives of Provision is set out in SHG 10 Year people around the world showing all Plan 2017 – 2027. At present there Sentinel last week that Tourism has taken on the responsibility to erect Being on St Helena has its sorts of shortcomings, particularly are shortages on the island and advantages and disadvantages. fractures in structures of the global problems with international supply a memorial to the Zulu Chiefs who So far we have no confirmed cases economy, showing also how closely chains particularly in supplying died around 110 years ago at Ladder of Covid-19 on the island, which is a we are globally connected and rely on essential foods. The 10 Year Plan tells Hill Barracks between 1907-10. It good thing. each other in the supply of goods and us the island needs to be “more self- has always been a puzzle to me as But we also have almost no commodities, especially essential sufficient”, mentioning “food security” to why there is no record of where essentials, either. foods. It also shows how important and increasing “local production of these elderly Chiefs were buried, I have seen regular posts on people are in dealing with a global fresh fruit and vegetables”. The plan and I am so glad that at last the social media that people don’t have problem of the magnitidue of the draws attention to “water security” island is funding a memorial. items like margarine, and people corona virus pandemic. It is being and commits that SHG “will have a Dinizulu and his entourage had abroad must think we are crazy or said that life will not go back to what long term water strategy for the island exaggerating. been treated well during their exile supported by adequate infrastructure in But we honestly can’t purchase has been normal. We will have to 1890-97.These elderly Chiefs were these items on the island right now. adjust to a “new normal” lifestyle. order to reduce the impact of drought and sentenced to hard labour and they This personally makes me ask St Helena is also affected by the climate change” The plan says SHG slept on the floor of the storerooms questions: corona virus pandemic. In fact our “will continue to invest in agriculture”, at Ladder Hill Barracks. • Are people panic buying? isolation and having to import the give “assistance to farmers” and “will I have mentioned before but do • Were items really ordered? majority of what we need makes us continue to invest in the agriculture so again, that the visit 11 years • Is the shortage of items due to even more vulnerable. Yet being an and fisheries sectors” for “sustainable ago in 2009 of a delegation of business closures around the world, island with a small population can agriculture and fisheries”. as those businesses produce and act in our favour. With such limited At the beginning of the SHG 10 Year Zulus, at least one of which was process our imports? access, people arriving will have to Plan it says a descendant of one of those who It’s items like carton and tin milk, undergo isolation in the complex at This document provides a road map died, was very special and, before onions, margarine, rice, toothpaste B r a d l e y s , t o e n s u r e , a s f a r a s p o s s i b l e , for long-term planning policy, budgets departing the island on the ship, and French fries to name a few. that St Helena stays virus free. and legislation. It is the collective they held a moving and solemn to remember the 7 Chiefs who died these forgotten Chiefs who died far And there is rationing of items like With a small population, the size responsibility of SHG to deliver on the ceremony at the site at the top of far away from their homes and away from their homes around 110 cooking oil, sugar, teabags, flour, the Ladder, after which they all families, with no record of where years ago. pasta and eggs. of a UK village, we can manage the commitments made in this document. Even the animals are suffering change of lifestyle to take the island All strategic and operational planning silently descended the Ladder, they were buried on the island. here, with very limited quantities of forward in a new way centred on must be aligned to this document. The not speaking until they boarded The photos show some of the Barbara B. George animal feed available to purchase. people and working together to commitments made in this plan will be the ship, symbolising carrying the prisoners digging the ground to On the weekend I came into town maximize resources. The conversion delivered by SHG with support from key spirits of their ancestors back to make Sidepath Road. to do my monthly shopping, as we of Bradleys camp to be an Isolation partners. their homeland. Congratulations to the always do, and it was frustrating complex shows how it can be done This is an incredibly important time Now at long last, 11 years after this Tourism department for as I couldn’t get things I needed. involving support from different for the island and this road map will visit, this site will have a memorial planning a memorial for I bumped into a friend who was sectors of the community. . This help us focus our resources and efforts shopping for her mum as well as can provide the model for future on delivering what the community have her own household, but because of development. It will be centred on told us is important to them. the restrictions on items she also people as well as maximizing our The Plan also says SHG will couldn’t buy what she needed for both households. resources in a sustainable way. Make sure we are not only concentrating So, no, we are not exaggerating. People centred development on sustainable economic development This is what we are facing on this and engaging all sectors of our but also supporting inclusive social Don’t use running tiny island. Saints right now aren’t community, will ensure we maximize development really making too much plo or cakes all our resources. Islanders as the From adversity we have an for afternoon tea, and aren’t having major resource, in building family opportunity to refocus and have a water to thaw frozen several cups of tea in the day. Use homes alone, have shown how they new model for inclusive sustainable your essentials wisely. have contributed to the economy and development that puts people at food. For water And the next thing is that the MV social housing – 73% of all housing the centre, addresses the special Helena should be making her way to in the 2016 population census. With circumstances of St Helena, efficiency and food Cape Town next week, but I wonder over 1,330 of these homes, at today’s adjusting to meet demands of the what it will bring back? With South value it amounts to more than £150m, “new normal”. It’s about survival. 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Thank You In Loving Memory Brother Keith and family for I didn’t give up. I can tell you being there throughout and Gareth although there are always Partner Sylvia and all the family would like to thank for organising everything and tears for you I can also have a everyone who supported them at the time of Paul’s arranging the funeral. Robert Yon little smile now to but I will tell sudden passing. and family, the Scanes family, you that privately at some other Luce and Carlos and to everyone time. Your Daddy is a broken Thanks are extended to the Medical and Police who showed support in anyway. man, he misses you so much, you

Teams, to Roy and his team for the funeral Gareth my darling, thank you for are thought of every minute of 9 wonderful years, No distance arrangements, Fiona and Tracey for the making of everyday. We also didn’t know can keep us apart as you are how you touched the lives of the beautiful wreaths, cross, floral arrangements always in my heart and you will many people, there were bags full and funeral sheet, Bishop Dale and Mr Ernest Fritz never walk alone. I love you Hon of cards and letters, the phone for conducting the funeral service, Tina Sim for forever and always. never stopped coming but you reading the lesson and Daniel Leo for the music at left behind for us your lovely little Paul Leslie Augustus • Mum Cecily and Dad John the graveside. boy and your wonderful wife who 13 July 1968 – 12 April 2020 would like to send special thanks Scipio- O’Dean where immediate Daddy and I will look after as long Thanks also to all who gave cards of condolence and No farewell words were spoken, to Son in Law Keith for all his action was taken only to find the as we can. The pain in my heart help and invaluable support Directors of Safe Guarding and messages of support and to all who paid tribute to No time to say goodbye, will never go away, the tears are in caring for everyone and for Human Resources knew nothing You were gone before we know it, always there even though I try Paul by attending the funeral. getting everything sorted and of what was going on. You also not to show them behind my And only God knows why, for arranging the funeral and to went to Human Rights and then ‘Paul, your presence we miss, your memory we glasses but for now you rest my Our hearts still ache in sadness, Daughter Maria and family for to Human Resources where I lovely son, no more harassment, treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never’ And secret tears still flow, being there throughout the ordeal believe you spoke about your bullying, backstabbing and two What it meant to lose you, and shock we were dealt with. rights and you were listened to faced people and bad management No one will ever know Our hearts got broken but you and was reinstated however you , you are now at peace and safe kept us together – THANK YOU. felt you needed some time out with God. Your Sister Maria, after all the stress and pressure Brother Keith and family are here A TRIBUTE TO MY BELOVED you had been through waiting with us but are also sharing the

passing. Special thanks to Angelo of those people who generously SON GARETH FROM MUMMY for your letter of suspension that pain of losing you. You weren’t My beloved boy, I never got to say Ellick, the Police, especially gave flowers and anyone else who never came. I blame myself for always perfect as a young boy, Obituary Martin Franconi, Charlene John helped in anyway and who we Goodbye to you but I remember encouraging you to return to but you turned your life around and Andre Bak as well as the might have missed. Thanks to all your last words to me on Saturday work because I knew how much and became a wonderful husband Gareth Martin Walton Doctors and Nurses who were of you who gave up your time to 7 March at 1.30am which was you loved your job. You were on and a really loving Father. A on duty that fateful morning. attend the funeral. The amount “Mum now I know what you treatment for years for epilepsy really good son we have lost and To Gareths best friend Robert of comforting words by Cards, went through all those years due but that illness did not cause your the island has lost a passionate

Yon and family, Claris George & Telephone, e-mails, facebook etc to work problems, please help me death or the accident. You had a and devoted Carer. stop the bullying and harassment boys, Godparents Vilma and Ian was very overwhelming and it Heart Problem that you nor any You will also be pleased to know Oliver, Peggy and Colin Thomas, was amazing to see how Gareth in the workplace” and you of your family knew about. And that Mike and Tony played your the Liverpool Supporters, Gary 46 had touched the hearts of many mentioned a certain carers name from all the stress and pressure favourite Scorpion song on Saint for donating the Liverpool flag , people. Gareth darling you may that “she have to go”. I then you were under didn’t help and FM as a tribute to you on the Marilyn Joshua for reading the have left this earth but you will watched you walk out through the your heart couldn’t take it and morning you passed and it was lesson, Christine Scipio O’Dean never leave our hearts and like the kitchen door not knowing I would you collapsed whilst driving. also played in the church and

for reading the eulogy, The Dook words from your favourite band never see you alive again. Within I’m so sorry that I cannot Bishop Dale can now play on his family for running the Wake the Scorpions says “That’s where half an hour of our conversation help with your last request to Guitar and your Liverpool song and other support as well as you’ll be, You’ll be with me, Here you were gone from us forever. me and that is for St Helenian was played at your resting place. Clare Duncan, Leigh and Giselle in my heart , No distance can keep You’ve worked at the CBU and Government to Stop the bullying Rest now my darling, we will Richards and all Gareths School us apart, Long as you’re here in Ebony View for a good number and harassment but I promise meet again, with all our love in mates for the lovely book, with my heart”. of years, you loved your job you my darling I will try to get the world, love Mummy (Cecily photos and messages of Gareths and I have never heard you answers leading up to your death. Walton) school days which was presented • Wife Mylyn would like to thank complain, it was only recently, You know both Catherine Turner • The Wife, Son, Mother, Father to his son Milan, Bishop Dale everyone who supported her, son I, your Mum noticed the strain and Councillor Christine Scipio - and family here and overseas and Father Ernest, Roy Williams Milan and the rest of the family in your face. I then learnt your O’Dean wont fail you and neither The Sentinel does not charge for the of Gareth Martin Walton who and Team, Davina lawrence for through the very sad and difficult manager suspended you with will I and your devoted wife will printing of obituaries/death notices or flew to Heaven on 7 March 2020 making the wreaths, Catherine time of husband Gareths passing, no explanation and no letter to see to it and you will be proud Dear Editor letters. Such content can be submitted to would like to thank everyone who Turner, Brendan Lawrence special thanks to Bruce Salt for indicate what was the problem or of her. I battled with my work [email protected] or samssentinel@ supported them through the very and family, Brian Isaac, Tracey his continued and invaluable what you were suspended for. You problem where you knew I was gmail.com. sad and difficult time of Gareths Williams, Leslie Clingham, and all support and also Charmaine, spoke to your councillor Christine treated shabbily for 5 years but 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS 2012 The charter plane that brought the symptoms and, if positive, passengers, PPE and other once again to confirm the virus St Helena’s Day medical supplies and equipment is no longer present. to St Helena last Monday. The UK said St Helena can celebrations cancelled have “a weekly top up” of test kits. However, with Airlink Andrew Turner, SAMS 2018 flights still suspended St Helena May 21. The usual public holiday cannot yet receive these weekly For the first time in 13 years, will still be observed. 2016 “top ups.” St Helena’s Day celebrations have New Horizons have been been cancelled. organising the St Helena’s Day Director of Health’s Elected Members advised Celebrations for the last 13 years. background event organisers to cancel the St Helena’s Day is celebrated as Several people sent in celebrations. the official day that St Helena was questions about the Director SHG announced the decision discovered (although historians of Health’s qualifications and April 29, saying the cancellation dispute the certainty of that date). experience. was “due to the current St Helena Celebrations usually take SHG used to issue regular Government Social Distancing place around the Grand Parade, press releases announcing guidance on keeping large social Jamestown and include parades, Hollins has previous experience the local shops,” he said. new employees and their gatherings to a minimum and the speeches, traditional games like dealing with Ebola and other Cllr Thomas also said shops previous experience/ unpredictability of the current tug-of-war, an open-air market infectious diseases, and is a need to ensure goods reach the qualifications; however, SHG Covid-19 Pandemic.” and live music followed by “Proper Officer” as defined by people who need them, as “a stopped releasing this public St Helena’s Day is celebrated fireworks. 2013 law (the Chief Medical Officer, lot of people out there in the information before the Health Chief Veterinary Officer and community are only able to Director’s appointment, and Environmental Protection shop week-to-week.” members of the public have Officer are Proper Officers and Cllr Thomas also said they are been asking for assurance about Public’s Covid-19 questions only Proper Officers can conduct liaising with export companies his qualifications. the Covid-19 risk assessment, in South Africa to try and source Ted Rayment is not a qualified including detention and medical building materials, as these are doctor. He said however that answered on SAMS examinations). running short on the island and he has “picked up a lot of Andrew Turner, SAMS “We are very fortunate to have this shorage led to significant knowledge” during his years of released from quarantine May Covid-19 budgetary support him here,” the Director said. cash-flow difficulties for the hospital management, and that Governor Dr Philip 4. being given to St Helena by “His understanding of how construction sector. he uses the advice of the Senior Rushbrook, Health Director Despite a shortage of building DfID. viruses spread from person-to- SHG is also working with the Medical Officer (Dr Kamar Ted Rayment and Public Health materials, SHG is now looking to person is world class.” UK for contingency plans to get Tanyan) for specific medical Committee Chairman Cllr Derek continue works on the medical Charter flight essential food supplies to the questions. Thomas on April 23 went live area. According to Governor Food supplies island in case they cannot be “I know where to go to get on SAMS Radio 1 to answer “The majority of the finishing- Rushbrook the charter flight As shoppers will know, day- sourced in South Africa. the information if I don’t questions about the local off work is taking place in went “relatively smoothly.” (A to-day essentials such as milk, actually have it on hand,” he Covid-19 situation. the medical area,” Governor full video of the landing, taken cooking oil and rice have either Test kits said. “I’ve been around health Members of the public Rushbrook said. “Whilst we do from onboard the plane, can be gone missing from the shop The long-awaited Covid-19 for such a long time, in very emailed, phoned and Facebook- have enough facilities on the viewed on YouTube at https:// shelves or are being rationed. test kits were one of the arrivals senior positions, and managed messaged their questions to medical side to treat people if www.youtube.com/watch?v=T With the MV Helena now on the recent charter flight – a number of hospitals and SAMS, and the questions were something happened, we are MiucylV0Rs&feature=youtu.be staying in James Bay until May large numbers of people sent in interacted with senior medical put to the panel. taking the opportunity whilst &fbclid=IwAR2s2dluP0oaurA8 3, with flights uncertain and questions about when and how staff and researched medical we haven’t got someone there q24NreOKQCDC98JmFZuSJj- with the lockdown in South testing would be made available. areas.” Bradley’s to be able to finish off those la4Ho_3M3IttQmxz8kiA.) Africa continuing, it could be The Health Director said The Director said he also Bradley’s was a common parts of the medical area which The Titan Airways Airbus flew some weeks before supplies are laboratory staff over a two-week has qualifications in Health topic for those who submitted were regarded as sort of ‘second from the UK to Accra and then replenished. period will be trained in how to Economics – a branch of questions. tier.’” to Ascension Island, where one Cllr Thomas did say that goods use the test kits properly, via economics that studies the People sent in questions People also wanted to know the person retuning from medical have been received in Cape Town “virtual” training with Public efficiency and value of health about what works remained frequency at which Bradley’s care in the UK disembarked and ready to be loaded onto the MV Health England. and healthcare – and other unfinished, and how the project residents were being checked two people boarded before the and shipped to St Helena. A partition still needs to be qualifications. would be financed. for Covid-19 symptoms. plane flew on to St Helena. Cllr Thomas said that installed in the lab to prevent “In any senior position[…] Prior to the April 20 charter Health Director Ted Rayment One person queried why it the business group of the cross-contamination. you refer back to your medical flight, 22 rooms were completed said checks are done twice a day. had been St Helena’s Senior Government’s Incident When testing can commence specialists or other technical at Bradley’s. As of April 23 (three days after Veterinary Officer (Joe Hollins) Executive Group (IEG) has (likely after the two-week specialists before decisions Nineteen people, including the charter’s arrival) nobody rather than a doctor who been working with merchants. training period), tests will be are made,” the Governor said. the plane crew, were initially had shown any symptoms, had done medical checks at He said he hopes St Helena prioritised for use when people “That’s why we have a Senior quarantined at Bradley’s. although he noted it was “early Bradley’s after passengers and can maintain a good supply of show symptoms in quarantine. Medical Officer who advises Ted The plane’s crew departed days.” crew were transferred there items. People would have to be tested on decisions we make, just as the following day, and the Funding for Bradley’s has been from the Airport. “Sensible measures will be at least twice before they could we have a Chief Financial Officer remaining people will be sourced from the £2.5 million The Director of Health said Joe taken by importers as well as be released – once to confirm and a Chief Technical Officer.” 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 9 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS Fuel prices drop SHG paid $2,000 per day for Donna Crowie, SAMS inactive ship during airport delay Solomon & Company (St Helena) Andrew Turner, SAMS Plc last weekend announced that fuel prices would be decreased SHG over a 22-month period RMS operations were extended. with AWSML was signed in February from April 25. paid 2,000 US Dollars (£1,600) per “AW would have been incurring 2016. The RMS service was extended The decreased prices followed day for keeping the MV Helena while costs as a result of leasing and that April, when it was announced notification from SHG of an the RMS was still operating. purchasing their vessel, so at that St Helena Airport had wind adjustment to fuel prices from This was during the delay in the that point in time we agreed the issues that would prevent the type the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI). opening of the St Helena Airport, mechanism under the contract that of plane SHG had initially intended At the Longwood, Half Tree when the RMS’ service was extended would allow them to claim some to utilise from landing. Hollow and Jamestown fuel but the MV Helena had already been funds from SHG,” he said. According to the Financial stations the price of diesel has secured. Although the Financial Secretary Secretary the payments, which decreased by 9p, from £1.46 to This was revealed by Financial initially said he could not provide lasted from April 2016 to February £1.37 per litre; and petrol has Secretary Dax Richards at Monday’s the figure, he later gave a figure of 2018, were justified by AWSML decreased by 2p, from £1.37 to Public Accounts Committee (PAC) 2,000 USD per day. and the figure was benchmarked meeting. Although the Financial Secretary against RMS figures. £1.35 per litre. According to the Financial did not give a total figure that the “They had to justify those rates Fuel prices had last changed Secretary the figure was a delay charges had cost SHG, PAC to us,” he said. “We benchmarked when they increased in October “contractual payment,” as AW member Cllr Jeffrey Ellick estimated those charges against the standard 2019. Ship Management Ltd (AWSML) the figure to be $1,260,000 (just charges used in the industry[…] was unable to start its sea freight over £1 million). we also used the RMS to a certain Increased water subsidy for service with the MV Helena while The contract for the MV Helena extent for things like core charges.” agricultural consumers Pavement by Atlantic Store to be widened Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS SHG quickly moved to increase Agricultural consumers’ water subsidy. – seemingly this could cause a subsidy will increase in order to The agricultural water subsidy bottleneck at the mini roundabout help offset increased water tariffs will increase from £0.28 to £0.37 (Sentinel readers will recall this was from Connect St Helena. for untreated agricultural water a main reason why the pedestrian This was agreed April 23 by the and from £0.25 to £0.74 for treated crossing could not be installed near Economic Development Committee agricultural water. the entrance to the roundabout, as (EDC). The increases will be backdated opposed to where it currently is). Subsidising water for local to April 1. However the narrow pavements, agricultural producers is in line EDC Chairman Cllr Lawson Henry for agricultural water rise by £1.03, with shop steps to be negotiated, with SHG’s long-term goals. said that the increases, although from £10.33 to £11.36. Charges have for many years caused “The more food we produce modest, are very important to the for the use of treated agricultural concern among pedestrians. A and sell locally, the larger the key agriculture sector. water increased by 18p, from person walking in one direction is opportunity to reduce import costs, Water subsidy is available to all £1.84 to £2.02; and untreated unable to pass a person going in the keep money within St Helena and agricultural consumers, but only agricultural water charges rose 9p, opposite direction without stepping enhance food security,” states the around 20 people tend to apply for from 92p to £1.01. off the pavement. In certain places 10-Year Plan (2018-2028). the subsidy. Environment, Natural Subsidy is paid in accordance the street has become levelled with Agriculture is also a key sector Resources & Planning (ENRP) with the Agriculture Water Subsidy The pavement near the Atlantic that the proposal should improve the pavement from years of road outlined in the Sustainable Director Darren Duncan said the Policy, which the EDC endorsed Store will soon be widened, as part accessibility for wheelchairs as well resurfacing, with only double yellow Economic Development Plan. claims are mostly from arable in 2017. It is administered by the of an effort to make Jamestown as other pedestrians. lines to differentiate between the But it is well known that St farmers. Agricultural Division of the ENRP. more wheelchair accessible. He said that the narrow width of two. Helena spends significant money Based on the current number of As soon as Connect published At the April 16 meeting of the the area in general, though, was a A wider pavement will be more importing produce each year, as subsidy users, the total additional the new tariffs, ENRP provided Highways Authority, the Committee constraint for the project. wheelchair-friendly and could also the island struggles to maintain subsidy required is approximately a proposal to the EDC to approve considered and agreed a proposal “Unfortunately the walkway can’t make better use of the pedestrian local production and sales: Local £1,200 for untreated water and the policy change that would help from ESH to widen the walkway to be widened any further, as the crossing, allowing people to more producers name the cost of water approximately £300 for treated offset the impact of increased water 1.2 meters so that wheelchairs can width (1.2 meters agreed) is dictated safely use and cross between both as a main barrier to agricultural water, per annum. This, it was tariffs on agricultural production. be accommodated safely. by the buildings on either side as sides of Main Street. growth. assured, can be accommodated Prior to the new change, the This is part of ongoing upgrades to well as by the need to accommodate A planning application should When Connect St Helena from current budget. policy had last been updated in the pavements in lower Jamestown. vehicular traffic,” he said. now be presented to the Land announced increased water Connect’s increases as of April 1 July 2018, to reflect Connect’s Infrastructure & Transport Director Widening pavements in the area Development Planning Authority charges from April 1, therefore, saw the standing monthly charge increased water tariffs at the time. Derek Henry told The Sentinel will make the street narrower for consideration. 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 11 ST HELENA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS Female ancestor stamps to celebrate “unique” Court case dropped against man stories of hardship walking sheep Emma Weaver, SAMS Andrew Turner, SAMS said they needed more time to circumstances that led to the Proceedings have been dropped decide what the charges would be. altercation; whether anyone was in a Magistrates’ Court case When the man appeared one physically hurt; whether the against an elderly man who was week later (April 23), proceedings actions of the officer had the arrested after walking through were dropped. No official reason support of the Police Directorate; Jamestown with a sheep and two was given for dropping the case. and what the outcome of the dogs Feb. 27. Witnesses to the incident said altercation was. Charges were never formally an off-duty Police Officer had SHG responded with only the read in court, so it remains used violence while attempting following: unclear what the man would have to arrest the man, who had been “Police Officers retain all the been charged with had the case walking a sheep and two dogs powers of a constable (including proceeded. through Jamestown Feb. 27. the power to arrest for offences) The man first appeared in court The Sentinel at the time had whether they are on or off duty, Thursday, April 16. The Crown enquired with SHG as to the and in or out of uniform.”

Tristan da Cunha’s female living in “Bachelor’s Hall” in the on her marriage certificate. They ancestors – including St Helenian 1820s, badly feeling the need of had eight children, of whom women – will be the feature of female companions, persuaded three sons, William, Jacob and Our recent visitor statistics four new Tristan stamps. Captain Simon Amm of the Duke Jeremiah were lost in the lifeboat Previous stamp issues have of Gloucester to bring them five disaster of 1885 as well as three Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS commemorated Tristan’s family women from St Helena in 1827. grandsons, all sons of William. most visitor income is from More tourists are male than surnames, but have focused on Captain Amm made a request to Mary was presented to Prince People prefer travelling Saints. Tourists tend to stay for a female, with 41% of non-Saint the community’s male founders the Governor of St Helena, who Alfred, first Duke of Edinburgh through Cape Town; Saints rather week, while visiting Saints stay for tourist arrivals by air having been and their stories. wanted written assurance that when he visited the island in 1867 than tourists spend the most a month or longer. (Neil stressed female and 59% male. “Their wives have equally the women would be looked after. and had lunch at their house. money while visiting the island; that the estimates of visitors’ Neil also gave statistics about interesting stories that are The captain landed the women Maria Williams (c.1805-1892)*, and the bulk of St Helena’s export expenditure are very provisional non-Saint tourists who had also worthy of celebration and on the beach then made off, not sister (probably half-sister) income has been from tourism, and subject to revision as more arrived via Johannesburg versus commemoration,” says Tristan’s staying to see the men’s reaction of Sarah Jacobs. Mullato/Afro/ fisheries and coffee. data are gathered.) Cape Town. website. to the women he had brought. Malayan, she married Alexander Statistics Commissioner Neil Statistics show that visitor In December 2019, 68 arrived Tristan’s founding fathers were The term “mail order brides” Cotton (officially by Rev Taylor Fantom discussed all this numbers, including arrivals by air via Johannesburg and 72 from white Europeans and Americans, that is sometimes used to describe in 1852) and bore 13 children. and more during an April 23 and by yachts, are very seasonal. Cape Town. but most of the founding mothers the women underplays the factors The Cottons were an important ‘Visitors to St Helena’ update Leisure visitors, including In January 2020, 78 arrived from were of mixed race. The men’s that may have made the move family on Tristan during the 19th to the Economic Development Saints and non-Saints, have Johannesburg and 88 via Cape lives were hard, the women’s to Tristan seem appealing. It is century, but by the end of the Committee (EDC). increased since air service. Before Town. were as hard if not harder “if only possible they were former slaves century, all but the elderly Betty EDC members said they found the airport, high visitor numbers In February, 168 arrived via because of the perpetual round of and may have taken the surname Cotton had emigrated, mostly the presentation very useful and were 600-800 (2010) compared Johannesburg as opposed to 71 via childbirth they had to endure. It of an owner in some cases. settling in Simon’s Town, South revealing. Neil said most of the to over 1,200 (2019). Cape Town. was even harder when most of The St Helena women arrived in Africa. data (approximately financial In February, monthly non-Saint According to a survey carried out, the island men perished in the 1827. Sarah Bassett Knipe (dates year 2019/20) were already tourist arrivals were at a record most people said they preferred lifeboat disaster of 1885,” the The five women were: unknown) - arrived with her publicly available on the Statistics high of 242 (someone mentioned travel via Cape Town rather than website says. Sarah Jacobs (Williams/Bowers) daughter Fanny. It is not known website. Highlights of the that a significant number of Johannesburg. Summaries of the female (c.1795-1893)* - Negro, married if she was born on St Helena but presentation are outlined below. divers had visited in that time). SHG Statistics information ancestors’ stories are featured Thomas Hill Swain. She arrived was described as having English In 2019 St Helena’s biggest Most non-Saint tourist arrivals is collected at point of entry on Tristan’s website alongside with four children, and went on parents, which was a contrast income sector was “services to since the St Helena Airport and departure by Immigration the announcement of the new to have a further ten children. Her to the other women who were visitors,” which amounted to opened have been British or Officers, with one record for every stamps. marriage to Thomas Swain was described as negro/coloured. She around £5-6m. South African. British 37%; South arrival/departure combination. Two of the new stamps, which legalised in 1851 and Bowers was married Richard ‘Dick’ Riley and Neil commented that in African 21%; Other European 13%; Variables include date of entry will be issued May 7, feature the name given on her marriage bore a further ten children. The comparison, income from fish Americas and the Caribbean 9%; or departure, demographics St Helenian women. The below certificate. Mary Jacobs (c.1815- family moved to the Cape in 1857. and coffee was “less than a French 6%; Asia and Pacific 6%; (e.g. age, nationality, sex), and descriptions are from tristandc. 1900)* was born on St Helena Fanny ‘Riley’, daughter of Sarah, million.” German 5%; Other African 3%. purpose of visit. This data is com. to Sarah Jacobs. She married married Peter Miller in 1839 and When comparing the expenditure Non-Saint tourist arrivals by analysed by the Statistics Office another founding father Peter they had eight children. The of non-Saint tourists, St Helenian air are 40 years and older: 0-19 within two weeks of receipt and The St Helena women (the 50p Green (officially in 1852). Her Millers left the island with the visitors and short-term business 3%; 20-39 18%; 40-59 40%; 60+ published each month. Data goes stamp) surname is given as Jacobs in Riley family in 1857 and settled in visitors in 2019, it appears that 39%. back to 2010. The story goes that the five men the baptism register but Fisher the Riversdale-Mossel Bay area 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 13 INTERNATIONAL NEWS LIFESTYLE & CULTURE of the Cape. Eleanor (surname and dates unknown) - It is possible that Peters family rocking it out in isolation she was born a slave on St Helena. Donna Crowie, SAMS She married George Peart and had a daughter Agnes who was born in 1834. The family left Tristan in 1837. Nelly (surname and dates unknown) - Race unknown. She married Peder Petersen, a Dane, who had been shipwrecked on the island. They had a son Peter. Nelly and her son left Tristan in 1857 after Peder died in an accident.

Susannah Philips (the £1 stamp) who met and married Tristanian home island. Samuel was lost in Susannah ‘Susan’ Martha Samuel Swain on St Helena in the lifeboat disaster of 1885 but Philips (1843-1932)* arrived at 1863. She bore two children on St Susannah remained on the island Tristan from St Helena in 1867. Helena, and a further nine after until her death in 1932. Susan was a Saint of mixed race the family moved to Samuel’s Ascension introduces Covid-19 regulations Ethan plays guitar and Euton Saint Helenian David Peters plays keyboard, with guest Andrew Turner, SAMS (Water Rat) and his boys Ethan appearances by remaining and Euton by Tuesday morning Peters family members Jean Ascension Island has The powers within the those who do not adhere to the had put smiles on 339 faces, with and Debbie Lee. introduced new Public Health regulations include isolating those regulations. a YouTube video The Peters family, who live (Coronavirus) (Temporary suspected of being contaminated The regulations were enacted that they uploaded in Worcestershire, UK and are Provisions) Regulations 2020. with Covid-19; closing public by the Governor under the Public on Monday. currently in lockdown, also The regulations will provide the venues and spaces in the event Health Ordinance 1967. They will “It was supposed uploaded a reggae cover that Ascension Island Government of an outbreak; and enforcing expire after a two-year period, to put a smile on they worked on over the Easter (AIG) with powers to respond to penalties of up to £5,000 and although could be repealed sooner people’s faces holidays. the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. six months imprisonment for if no longer needed. during these “Ethan is the one who’s strange times, and playing bass and does the give my sons and editing and sound – he is 15 I a project for this years old,” David said. “Euton period,” David plays keys and trumpet and lives told The Sentinel. in Bath, as he’s a high school Falkland Islands: 13 cases The video shows music teacher. He turned 25 on David and his boys Tuesday (hence digitally adding performing David him to our video – he had to confined to Mount Pleasant Bowie’s Heroes. record his parts and email them to me).” Complex The Peters will likely produce more music videos as isolation Andrew Turner, SAMS continues – so watch this space. David hasn’t been back to the The Mount Pleasant Complex from the UK last weekend. self-isolation or treatment. One island in 15 years. He was booked on the Falkland Islands has The positive was for an individual remains in self-isolation. for a holiday back to the island confirmed its 13th Covid-19 case. at the Mount Pleasant Complex. All 13 individuals belong to for two weeks in April, but had No cases are among the rest of The person is in isolation as part British Forces South Atlantic to cancel due to Covid-19 border the Falklands’ population. of the ongoing arrangements for Islands, stationed at the Complex, and travel restrictions. The latest positive test – which dealing with cases. and no positive results have been He said he is now using the took the number of cases on the Eleven of the 12 individuals received for any other Falkland YouTube videos as a way to Falklands up to 13 – was one of 16 who had previously tested Islands residents in Stanley or the still reach out to his family and swab-test results received back positive have now completed Camp. friends on St Helena. 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 15 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE “And this year, it’s Covid,” few months, especially those who 10-year anniversary of G-Unique Designs Giselle said. “So there’s always are on my mailing list, they’ll get something to go up against. some really good deals. So I’ll continue to reward the people Emma Weaver, SAMS We’re definitely going to have to keep making further business who have always supported us.” adjustments.” The local market is incredibly Giselle had planned some big challenging, not just for G-Unique This month marks the 10th events for April’s anniversary, but for all local business and anniversary of G-Unique Designs. but had to cancel due to Covid-19 consumers. Owned and operated by St social distancing measures. But Giselle thinks it’s important, Helenian Giselle Richards, Instead, Giselle has adapted how especially in times like this, to G-Unique began with just Giselle she’ll celebrate her decade of look at the positives in life: And and a small studio; but over the business. her newest product range helps past decade Giselle has been “What I will be focusing on is her and her customers do just innovative in developing her just trying to give my customers that. business and adapting to change. some rewards for being so loyal “One thing we’ve found really One of her first major to us,” she said. “So for the next popular is that we’ve tried to focus developments was the opening saw increased visitors last year. on a more positive range, on St of the G-Unique Boutique in So Giselle kept pushing to Helena where it’s really needed,” Jamestown. introduce new revenue streams; Giselle said. “This has included The shop, which sells G-Unique’s and she aligned them with using semi-precious crystals range of jewellery, opened SHG’s Sustainable Economic and gemstones, which we have halfway through the decade Development and 10-Year plans. found very successful. [We also during what Giselle called “the “I’m trying to encourage a lot do] our own positive affirmation Basil Read boom” (when Airport of our market overseas, even our cards, which gets people thinking construction was underway and friends and family overseas, to outside the box and being able to the population and economic “We actually have our Uniquely buy for people here,” Giselle said. put some positive self-talk into outlook increased). International range – we get in “So we’re keeping the money on their heads.” G-Unique in its first years sold sterling silver and stainless steel St Helena, but we’re trying to G-Unique also offer mugs and only handmade beaded jewellery, pieces that would appeal to both bring new money into the island. other items that feature positive but Giselle soon began expanding the female and the male local So that is our strategy going affirmations. her product ranges. market,” she said. forward for the next few years.” “[Its] been quite popular,” she “We started off with beaded Alongside all the other But despite all efforts, the market said. “And again, it’s because we jewellery that was aimed at developments, in the past still shrank. And G-Unique itself always have to expand for our the locals, who were our main two years Giselle also began had to shrink. local market.” market,” Giselle told The Sentinel. collaborating with the National After years of expansion, “We have since expanded to Trust to produce eco-friendly sea G-Unique’s staffing is now back include jewellery [that’s] about glass pieces, and is now making to what it was when the business what you can find on St Helena – is reliable where people can and selling wine glasses that are began. telling the St Helena story.” definitely get their goods within crafted from used beer bottles. “[Our employee base] has now The Charmed on St Helena range two weeks, then we can’t really Giselle seems to have done shrunk quite a bit,” Giselle said. is a prime example of these pieces make those promises to our everything well during G-Unique’s “Now, I’m the only full-time – Wirebird earrings, Jonathan the outside customers,” she said. first decade. person working in my business. Tortoise keychains and more are Still, the international market But the local economy, especially Then there’s my handy, wonderful featured within this gradually became a big part of after the “Basil Read boom,” has Val, she does part-time at the range. They make for G-Unique’s revenue. proven incredibly challenging. G-Unique Boutique. And then I good souvenirs and But the local market was always The “stable base” of G-Unique’s have Kayla-Jane, who has almost they sell well. the “stable base.” income in the past few years has been with me since I started my Soon, G-Unique “[The ways we expanded have been shrinking. business, but she still comes in a tried to further definitely been working well],” “It’s a shrinking base, weekend to help if she can, and capitalise on the Giselle said. “But there needs unfortunately,” Giselle said. holidays... And I still up-skill two international market to be a balance... While the “Within the last financial year people, but that’s on a very casual by exporting [international market] is a very we noticed how little people basis. This is in the shop and products. big part of our market, the local actually had to spend. And it’s not studio combined. “I do now have market is still our solid base.” just myself – I speak with other “We’ve unfortunately had to this very, very While introducing new products, retailers, especially craft-based, slim-line our whole business to small export Giselle never forgets to also adapt and they all say the same story; be able to survive in the current market, but until her local product offering. it’s a shrinking base.” times. But I’d love, in the next 10 our post system Giselle said the demand for With the local market’s spending years, to be able to say ‘we can’t is reliable – it beaded jewellery, like what she power decreasing, Giselle had cope with the demand!’ is better than started off with, has been fading. new product ranges ready for 2019 was tough for G-Unique – what it was, Now, people are looking for increased visitors – but Giselle but how’s the anniversary year but until it something different. said neither she nor other retailers looking so far? 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 17 DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA LIFESTYLE & CULTURE DIOCESEDIOCESE OF OF SAINT SAINT HELENA HELENA FAITH MATTERS BAHA’I FAITH DIOCESEDUE TO SOCIAL OF SAINT DISTANCING HELENA SERVICES WILL ONLY BE HELD IN THE LARGER CHURCHES AND I WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF ALL Book of the www.sthelenabahai.org DUE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING SERVICES WILL ONLY BE HELD Stargazing St Helena DUEINPARISHONERS THE TO SOCIALLARGER DISTANCINGCOULD CHURCHES RESPECT SERVICESAND ITHESE WOULD WILL GUIDELINES. BE ONLY GRATEFUL BE HELD IF ALL “Amity and rectitude of conduct, rather ININ THE THE LARGER LARGER CHURCHES CHURCHES AND AND I WOULDI WOULD BE BE GRATEFUL GRATEFUL IF IF ALL ALL DUEPARISHONERS TO SOCIAL DISTANCINGCOULD RESPECT SERVICES THESE WILL GUIDELINES. ONLY BE HELD Your monthly look at one of the world’s darkest night skies than dissension and mischief, are the INPARISHONERS THE LARGER COULD CHURCHESThe Cathedral RESPECT ANDParish ITHESE ofWOULD St Paul GUIDELINES. BE GRATEFUL IF ALL Week marks of true faith.” - Baha’i Scripture Public Library Service PARISHONERSSunday COULDThe 3Cathedral May RESPECT– 3rd ParSundayish THESEof afterSt Paul Easter GUIDELINES. St Helena Astronomy Club, Contributed TheThe Cathedral Cathedral Par Parishishofof St St Paul Paul 9am SundayEucharist 3 May –with3rd SundaySpiritual after EasterCathedral DEVOTIONAL MEETINGS SundayThe Cathedral 3 May – 3r Pard Sundayish of St after Paul Easter The full moon will come on Thursday, the southeast. T E M P O R A R I L Y S U S P E N D E D 9am Sunday 26EucharistCommunionApril – 2ndwithSunday Spiritual after EasterCathedral May 7. Ursa Major (the Plough) and Boötes 9am3.30pm9am EucharistEucharistwith with Spiritual Spiritual CathedralStCathedral Peter Telephone 24342 Sunday 26CommunionApril – 2nd Sunday after Easter However, by May 11 it will have will be visible in the northern sky. 9am3.30pm EucharistCommunionEucharistCommunionwith with Spiritual Spiritual CathedralSt Peter disappeared below the horizon, leaving Near Boötes, you’ll find a large, faint 3.30pm Eucharist with Spiritual St Peter CommunionCommunion the evening sky free of its bright glare. patch of fuzzy stars. This is the Coma BAPTIST CHURCH TheThe Parish Parish of of St St James James This will allow the Milky Way to shine Star Cluster. This cluster of stars is The Parish of St James TheThe Parish Parish of of St St James James brightly. In the evening it will form a one of the closest to Earth (only 288 Sunday Service t stunning horizontal band across the light-years away) and is a diffuse open 3rd May SundaySunday26 April3 May ––23rdnd SundaySunday after EasterEaster 9.30am Eucharist with Spiritualt St James sky towards the south. cluster of about 50 stars. Sandy Bay Chapel 08.45 pm 9.30am SundaySunday26EucharistApril3 May ––2with3rdnd SundaySundaySpiritual after EasterEasterSt James SundayCommunionCommunion3 May – 3rd/StSunday John’s after Easter In the middle of May, the evening sky For those that are up early May 12, Head O’Wain Chapel 10.45 pm 9.30am9.30am EucharistEucharistwithwith Spiritual Spiritual StSt James James will also see the Southern Cross at its you’ll be able to spot the Moon, Jupiter Jamestown Chapel 6.00 pm CommunionPatronalCommunion Festival/St John’s 3.30pm EucCommunionharist with/St S Johnpiritual’s St Michael highest point of the year, making this a and Saturn very close to one another in Patronal Festival Communion St Michael great time to look out for it. the morning sky. Bible Studies 3.30pm Eucharist with Spiritual St Michael 7pm3.30pm EucharistEucTheharist Parish with of SpiritualSStpiritual Marks St Mary Just underneath the Southern Cross On May 15, the Moon and Mars will Tuesday - 5th May Communion CommunionThe Parish of St Marks St Mary is the Coalsack Nebula, a small patch stop for a chat (spot them from around Jamestown Schoolroom 7.00 pm Sunday7pm 26 April – 2nd EucharistSunday after with Easter Spiritual– St Mark’s PatronalSt Mary Festival 9.30am EucCommunionharist with Spiritual St Matthew of sky that stands out for its lack of 2am onwards). The Incredible Teenage Brain: Thursday - 7th May Sunday 26 April – 2nd CommunionSunday after Easter – St Mark’s Patronal Festival stars. This is in fact a cloud of gas in The club’s next stargazing night will Communion Everything You Need to Know to Sandy Bay Chapel 5.30 pm 9.30am EucharistThe Parishwith Spiritual of St Ma rks St Matthew our galaxy that’s blocking the light of take place at High Knoll Fort at 8pm Unlock Your Teen’s Potential is a Friday - 8th May Communion Bus pickup time Sunday9.10 am 3onThe May the Parish– Green3rd ofSunday-N Sto MaRefreshments rksafter Easter will be served the stars behind it. May 19 and all are welcome. must read for anyone parenting, Blue Hill (Vince & Vilma’s) The Parish of St Marks As we move through the month, the The new moon will be Friday, May 22. 5.30 pm 9.30am SundayEuc 3 haristMay – w3rithd SundaySpiritual after EasterSt Matthew teaching or supporting teens. Anyone Bus pickup time Sunday9.10 am 3on May the– Green3rd Sunday-No Refreshments after Easter will be served evening sky will see Scorpius rising in ALL ARE WELCOME 9.30am EucCommunionharist with Spiritual St Matthew who wants to empower young . 9.30am Eucharist with Spiritual St Matthew For further information contact: people to reach their potential will Communion . Bus pickup time 9.10 am on the Green enjoy this read. Tel No 24644 or 24438 Bus pickup time 9.10 am on the Green Written by a team of experienced Bus pickup time 9.10 am on the Green clinical psychologists from the ACTIVITIES FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND ARE AS FOLLOWS: FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2020 ‘QUALITY SECONDS’. SHOP OPEN FROM UK, including our very own Dr . 10AM TO 1PM. Tara Murphy, Consultant Clinical SATURDAY 2ND MAY 2020‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP OPEN FROM 10AM TO 1PM Psychologist, who works on the SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2020 MORNING SERVICE AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL Mental Health Team here at SHG, The AT 11AM. 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Praise and Worship on Sunday 3rd It is a practical read with lots of May at 11am at No 3 Unit Longwood ideas and guides you through ways to Enterprise Park communicate effectively with teens Ziah Joel Phillips while supporting their self-esteem. Sunday School at 11:30am There are plenty of tips about what to Baby Ziah Joel Phillips was brought into the world on say, what not say and the best mind- Cell Meetings Feb. 27, 2020 at 10:20am to proud parents Moira Peters set to use with teens, day to day. On Tuesday 5th May at 6:30pm at and Ajay Phillips. The authors draw from the latest Please call our Sandy Bay. 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Doctors Valentina and Franciso, Jasmine and all the hospital staff for the safe Telephone Number: 22580 All are welcome. delivery of baby Ziah. Extended thanks go to all family and friends who sent gifts Email: publiclibrary@helanta. For further information phone and cards and helped in any way. co.sh. 23249 or 62552 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

APPLICATIONAPPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT FOR DEVELOPMENTPERMISSION PERMISSION

NOTICENOTICE IS HEREBY IS GIVEN HEREBY that an Application GIVEN has beenthat received an Application in respect of the following has proposal: been received in respect of the following proposal:

1. Application 2020/35: FULL Planning Application for Proposed Comprehensive Development Area with 1. ApplicationEnvironmental Impa 2020/35:ct Assessment FULLto create Planning 150 High-End ApplicationResidential Homes togetherfor Proposed with Comprehensive Development Area with EnvironmentalReception, Tennis Court, Impact Swimming Assessment Pool, Manager’s House to and create Associated 150Ancillary High-End Buildings as well Residential Homes together with Reception, Tennisas c.8 acresCourt, of Public Swimming Country Park/Picnic/Camping Pool, Manager’s Area and Associated House Hiking Trail and as well Associated as a Log- Ancillary Buildings as well as c.8 acres Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc Type Adventure Children’s Playground and Male/Female Public Ablutions with Dish Wash and of PublicAssociated Country Public Car Park Park/Picnic/Camping, Horse Pasture on Parcels 0185/0186 Area Block 1and Thompsons Associated Hill. Applicant: Hiking Trail as well as a Log-Type Adventure has a vacancy for a Children’sSaint Helena Playground Developments Limited and . Male/Female Public Ablutions with Dish Wash and Associated Public Car Park,

For further information, Horse Pasture on Parcels 0185/0186 Block 1 Thompsons Hill. Applicant: Saint Helena Developments Limited . Copies of the Application and Plans may be inspected by prior appointment with the Planning Section, Essex including the Company’s House, Main Street, Jamestown, Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 4pm. Appointments can be made with the attractive benefits package, Secretary on Telephone 22270 or email [email protected] stating the Application Reference Number please contact Copies of the Application and Plans may be inspected by prior appointment with the Planning Section, Arthur Williams, they wishEssex to inspect House, or alternatively Main via Street, the applicant’s Jamestown, company website Monday https://tradewindsplc.com/ocean- to Friday, from 8.30am to 4pm. Appointments can be made Cattle Assistant village/ Livestock Manager Within the Farms Department with the Secretary on Telephone 22270 or email [email protected] stating the Application on telephone number: 24461 or via email address: Any personReference who wishes to Number make Representations they on wish the above to Application inspect should or make alternatively them in writing within via28 the applicant’s company website https:// [email protected] Job Outline days totradewindsplc.com/ocean-village/ the Planning Office, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown or Email [email protected] To assist with the day-to-day duties involved in the cattle operations for the production of beef by Application forms may be th collected from Solomons Reception agreed measures of standard delegated by the Supervisor or Charge-hand. Public Representation Closing Date: 4pm – 28 May 2020 Desk, in the Main Office Building, Any person who wishes to make Representations on the above Application should make them in writing Jamestown or alternatively an Interested Persons Should: within 28 days to the Planning Office, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown or Email karen.isaac@ electronic copy can be requested  Have basic knowledge in cattle husbandry Shanesainthelena.gov.sh Williams Planning Officer via e-mail address:  Have Health & Safety Awareness [email protected] and  should be completed and returned Have experience in operating common hand tools Public Representation Closing Date: 4pm – 28th May 2020 to Miss Daryl Legg, Human Resources Officer, Solomons Office, Jamestown, Salary will start at £8,043.41 per annum (£154.80 per week) Shane Williams, Planning Officer By 05 May 2020. depending on skills and qualifications

LIMITED SHEEP AND CATTLE CUBE AVAILABLE

ANRD has available a limited amount of ‘cube’ supplementary feed suitable

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc for cattle and sheep. has vacancies for Interested persons should complete an application form available from the For further information, including the Company’s ANRD Receptionist at Scotland. The closing date for applications is attractive benefits package, th please contact Thursday 7 May at 4pm. Daren Duncan on telephone number: 24461 General Workers or via email address: Within the Coffee Production Department [email protected] Should you require any further information please contact the Livestock Services Officer, Ken Henry

Application forms may be collected Job Outline on telephone number 24724. from Solomons Reception Desk, in the To carry out maintenance, harvesting and processing at the Company’s Plantation. Main Office Building, Jamestown or alternatively an electronic copy can Interested Persons Should: be requested via e-mail address:  Have GCSE grade C or above in Maths & English, or equivalent [email protected] and should  Be prepared to work outside normal working hours and meet tight deadlines ______be completed and returned to Miss  Be energetic and self-motivated Daryl Legg, Human Resources Officer, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION, SCOTLAND, ST HELENA, SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, STHL 1ZZ  Solomons Office, Jamestown, Be able to undertake physically demanding duties 24 April 2020 By 12 May 2020. Salary for the post is £7,754.93 per annum, (£149.25 per week),

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PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY FOR STAFF NURSE – GENERAL HOSPITAL

The Health Directorate has a vacancy for a Staff Nurse to join their dedicated, hardworking nursingVACANCY team. A preceptorshipFOR STAFF programme NURSE for –newly GENERAL qualified or HOSPITAL returning nurses is available. This includes supernumerary shifts, training and education. Competency books are available to guide your return to work which are linked to pay enhancements. ESH SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AFFECTED BY COVID-19 The Health Directorate has a vacancy for a Staff Nurse to join their dedicated, hardworking nursingShift team. work A preceptorshipis required but programme we offer some for newly flexibility qualified within or our returning shift allocation. nurses is There available. is ongoing Protective measures to prevent and limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus have been introduced by the St Helena This includestraining supernumerary and support to shifts, ensure training best practice.and education. We have Competency a large and books engaging are available team, who to work Government (SHG). While these measures are an important step towards protecting public health, they will also guide yourtogether return and to supportwork which each are other linked every to pay day. enhancements. impact upon the local economy. In recognition of this, both SHG and Bank of St Helena (BoSH) have introduced specific business support arrangements to help the island’s businesses. Shift workThe ispost required holder butwill bewe responsibleoffer some toflexibility the Hospital within Nursing our shift Officer allocation. for the There provision is ongoing of high quality trainingnursing and support patient to care. ensure A full best job practice.description We and have responsibilities a large and are engaging available team, on request. who work Essential To complement these schemes, and with the aim of ensuring that the economy has the foundations in place for togetherqualifications and support for each this other post everyare: day. recovery, Enterprise St Helena (ESH) - supported by Department for International Development (DFID) and SHG – is

introducing the following two support measures for privately owned small businesses (nine or fewer full-time  St Helena Nursing Certificate or equivalent and an Up to date Nurse Registration. equivalent staff) on the island, who derive more than 50% of their income from business activity in an eligible The post holder will be responsible to the Hospital Nursing Officer for the provision of high quality

sector. nursing patient care. A full job description and responsibilities are available on request. Essential qualificationsSalary forfor thisthe post commencesare: at £11,034 per annum. With the competency framework this role 1. Tourism, Hospitality and Retail Sector Small Business Support Scheme is eligible for enhancement to Preceptorship Staff Nurse level 2a £11,586 and then Staff This grant is targeted at the following eligible expenditure:  NurseSt Helena level Nursing 2b £12,690 Certificate. or equivalent and an Up to date Nurse Registration.

Contribution towards essential costs for business premises, or business insurance: i.e. utilities, internet costs for Salary Enhancementfor the post commences is applicable at £11,034when able per to annum. successfully With theand competency consistently frameworkdemonstrate this competency role business premises, or business insurance. Small businesses in these specific sectors will be able to claim up to a is eligibleat the for requiredenhancement level. Theto Preceptorship competency based Staff salary Nurse enhancement level 2a £11,586 is pensionable. and then ThereStaff is the maximum of £500 for the quarter April-June 2020, to help with these essential business costs. (Note: Tourism Nurse potentiallevel 2b £12,690for career. progression to Senior Staff Nurse and or Sister/Charge Nurse. Accommodation means premises that is rented out on a short-term basis – i.e. 30 days or less – and is currently unoccupied.) EnhancementFor further is applicable information when and able a copyto successfully of the job and profile, consistently contact demonstrateMrs Danielle competency Marlow, Hospita l

at the requiredNursing Officerlevel. Theon telephone competency No 22500based orsalary email enhancement [email protected] is pensionable. There is the 2. Small Business Adjustment Scheme Eligible expenditure includes: potential for career progression to Senior Staff Nurse and or Sister/Charge Nurse. Application forms which are available from the Health Directorate should be completed and

Purchase of supplies or services from local (i.e. St Helena-based) businesses that enable small businesses to For furthersubmitted information through and Direc a torscopy where of the applicable, job profile, to contact Brenda Mrs Thomas, Danielle Human Marlow, Resources Hospita lOfficer, adapt their working patterns in the short-term in response to COVID-19. Small businesses will be able to claim a NursingHealth Officer Directorate on telephone on Notelephone 22500 or no email 22500 [email protected] or email: [email protected] by maximum one-off payment of £500 to support with any of these costs. This can include: Wednesday, 6 May 2020 Application forms which are available from the Health Directorate should be completed and  Small items of equipment to support the adaptation of working methods, such as answering machines, submittedAll throughappointees Direc aretors subj whereect applicable,to the successful to Brenda candidate Thomas, providingHuman Resourcessatisfactory Officer, clearances, paper towel dispensers, hand dryers, food packaging to support home delivery schemes, personal protective Health includingDirectorate a medical on telephone check and no vetting22500 oror DBS email: Disclosure [email protected] and references. SHG reserves by the right equipment for employees (PPE) Wednesday,to have 6 informationMay 2020 provided on the application form independently verified.  Items related to staff and customer safety and hygiene, including for example hand sanitisers, paper towels etc. All appointeesSHG positively are subj acceptsect toapplications the successful from all candidate members ofproviding the community satisfactory regardless clearances, of race,  Services from other local businesses that will support adaptation of their business, for example: telephone gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on answering services from other local businesses, local advertising costs to communicate changes to products including a medical check and vetting or DBS Disclosure and references. SHG reserves the right and services offered. to havethe information basis of merit, provided in accordance on the application with the form person independently specification. verified. All disabled applicants meeting  Purchases that increase the amount of agricultural food produced locally, for example purchase of seeds the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. and saplings / plants or treatments that will help to increase the amount of local food available to buy on the SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, island. gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting Each eligible business can make one application per scheme. Where several businesses are under the same the minimumHealth criteriaDirectorate listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. ownership, or operating out of one building, the funding is limited to one grant per scheme. 22 April 2020

Further details regarding each scheme, along with an application form, may be obtained by contacting a member of the ESH Business Development Team on Telephone 22920, or via [email protected]. Details and application form are also downloadable via our website at: www.investinsthelena.com Health Directorate 22 April 2020 Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Email: [email protected] St Helena Government, Island of St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean STHL 1ZZ Visit us online Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com | Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com Telephone No +(290) 2500. Facsimile:+ (290)-22530 Email: [email protected] .

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HEALTH DIRECTORATE HEALTH DIRECTORATE VACANCY FOR SENIOR STAFF NURSE – GENERAL HOSPITAL VACANCY FOR HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT – GENERAL HOSPITAL The Health Directorate is looking for dedicated and hardworking Senior Staff Nurse to join their The Health Directorate is seeking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant to work at the General Hospital. nursing team. Offering excellent levels of nursing care, utilizing evidence based practice, supporting and mentoring junior staff are key requirements of this role. The successful applicant will be responsible for assisting in the provision of care in the hospital nursing service. Shift work is required but we offer some flexibility within our shift allocation. There is ongoing training and support to ensure best practice. We have a large and engaging team, who work together and He/she should have GCSE Math’s and English at Grade C or above or an equivalent qualification support each other every day. (applicants without a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English may still apply and can undertake a functional skills assessment as part of the recruitment process). The post holder will be responsible to the Hospital Nursing Officer and Sister/Charge Nurse for the provision of high quality nursing patient care. A full job description and responsibilities are available Salary for the post is at Grade B1 commencing at £6,722 per annum. However, staff will qualify for on request. a competency based salary enhancement when they are able to successfully and consistently demonstrate competency in accordance with the competency levels relevant to their post. The applicant must have proven recent Senior Staff Nurse Experience or completed competency levels 2a, 2b and started with 2c. The competency based salary enhancement is pensionable and the post of Health Care Assistant has been mapped to competency level 1a, £8,067 per annum. Salary for the post commences at £12,690 per annum. With the competency framework this role is eligible for enhancement to Senior Staff Nurse level 2c £14,138. Interested persons requiring further details regarding this post can contact Mrs Daniella Marlow, Hospital Nursing Officer on telephone no 22500 or email [email protected] Enhancement is applicable when able to successfully and consistently demonstrate competency at the required level. The competency based salary enhancement is pensionable. There is the Application forms and a job profile, which are available from the Health Directorate should be potential for career progression to Specialist Nurse and or Sister/Charge Nurse. completed and submitted through Directors where applicable to Brenda Thomas, Human Resources Officer, Health Directorate or email [email protected] by no later than 4pm on For further information and a copy of the job profile, contact Mrs Daniella Marlow, Hospital Nursing Wednesday, 6 May 2020. Officer on telephone No 22500 or email [email protected];

All appointees are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a Application forms which are available from the Health Directorate should be completed and medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on submitted through Directors where applicable, to Brenda Thomas, Human Resources Officer, Health the application form independently verified. Directorate on telephone no 22500 or email [email protected] by 4pm, Wednesday, 6 May 2020. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. on the application form independently verified.

SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of Health Directorate merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. 22 April 2020

Director of Health Health Directorate, St Helena Government, Island of St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ 22 April 2020 Telephone: +(290) 22500 Facsimile: +(290) 22530 E-mail: [email protected] Health Directorate, St Helena Government, Island of St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ

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26 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 27 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD VACANCY ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE VACANCY Are you looking for an employment opportunity in Finance and Accountancy? CORPORATE PROCUREMENT FACILITATOR Corporate Finance is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join their Accounting Services team as an Accounts Executive. Corporate Finance has an opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join their Procurement team on a fixed term The Accounts Executive will have the opportunity to contribute to the effective operations of the financial accounting contract for the period May to December 2020 to effectively and efficiently support and assist in the delivery of all SHG’s system and is responsible for the accurate and efficient entry of data. This is a diverse role which involves the monitoring Procurements, in accordance with SHG’s Procurement Regulations. of transactions for all directorates within the St Helena Government. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering Procurement Projects through appropriate compliance of Applicants should ideally possess the following qualifications and experience: regulations and effectively managing internal and external communications in terms of SHG requirements and delivery • GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above (applicants without a Level 2 qualification in timescales. Maths and English may still apply and can undertake a functional skills assessment as part of the recruitment process); Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience: • GCSE Accounts at Grade C or above, or ACCA Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting (RQF Level 2) • GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (applicants without a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English may or equivalent; still apply and can undertake a functional skills assessment as part of the recruitment process); • Possess intermediate IT skills in Access Dimensions or similar package; • Good IT Skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Applications including databases; • At least 1 years’ experience in an accounting role. • At least 2 years’ experience in a post that deals with the public on a regular basis. Corporate Finance provides an environment for professional development in the field of Finance and Accountancy. Prospective candidates should have good communication skills, both verbal and written, in order to communicate The starting salary for the post will be £6,722 per annum, and will be reviewed on the achievement of competencies in effectively with members of the public, suppliers and Directorates. line with the Finance and Accountancy Cadre. Salary for the post is at Grade B1 commencing at £6,722 per annum. For further details regarding the duties of the post and for a copy of the job profile, interested persons can contact For further details about the post, interested persons should contact Nicola Young, Deputy Head of Procurement telephone Sarah Greentree, Business Support Manager on email: [email protected] or on telephone no: 22470. number 22470 or e-mail: [email protected] Application forms can be obtained from Corporate Human Resources and should be submitted through Directors, Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and should be submitted through Directors, where where applicable, to Dianne Venning, Human Resources Officer, Corporate Human Resources, The Castle or e-mail applicable, to Dianne Venning, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 5 May 2020. later than 4pm on Tuesday, 5 May 2020. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. verified. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. an interview. Corporate Services 20 April 2020 Corporate Services 21 April 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE SHG OFFERS INTEREST FREE LOAN TO BUSINESSES FACING VACANCY FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO MATERIAL SHORTAGES FINANCE ASSISTANT St Helena Government (SHG) has received feedback from businesses, primarily in the construction sector, that The Children & Adult Social Care Directorate has a vacancy for a Finance Assistant to work at Brick House. This post is key the current shortage of raw materials such as cement, timber and steel has prevented them from undertaking work in supporting the directorate in providing effective and efficient finance functions with the assistance of the Assistant and led to cash flow issues. Recognising the importance of maintaining a strong private sector and supporting Director and Management Accountant. employment in the private sector, SHG is offering an interest free loan to businesses that demonstrate financial Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience: hardship as a result of material shortages. • GCSE in English, Maths or Accounting at Grade C or above or equivalent (applicants without a Level 2 qualification The owner of a business or sole proprietorship in any sector would be eligible to apply provided they can in Maths and English may still apply and can undertake a functional skills assessment as part of the recruitment process); • Driver’s License Class A; demonstrate that shortage of a key production input will prevent them from undertaking work and that this will • Proficiency in IT skills including Microsoft Applications and Access Dimensions; result in financial hardship. A key production input would be a raw material used by the business. It must be an • Experience working in a finance and customer focused environment input into production and therefore would not be stock or assets. Applications must be made by Thursday, 14 Applicants should have good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines. They should May 2020. The application form and guidance on eligibility can be found on the SHG website at: https://www. have good communication and customer care skills, with the ability to deal with customers from diverse backgrounds. sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-information/. Salary for this post is Grade B commencing at £6,722 per annum. In addition, SHG is still accepting applications for support for businesses impacted by COVID-19. ‘Hardship For further information and a copy of the job profile for this post, interested persons should contact Gavin Thomas, Support for Highly Impacted Sectors’ remains available to owners of companies and sole proprietorships for whom Senior Manager and Public Guardian on telephone number 22713 or e-mail: [email protected]. more than half of their annual income is earned in one of the following sectors: Application forms can be obtained from Corporate Human Resources and the Children & Adult Social Care Directorate • Tourist accommodation providers and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Sharina Williams, Human Resources Officer, Corporate • Tour operators, including both land and marine-based Human Resources, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday 5 May 2020. • Eateries Appointment is subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and • Bars and clubs vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently • Other tourism-related businesses. verified. Any business that has an employee required to quarantine can also apply for ‘Extended Sick Leave Support’. Details SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, for both programmes are also available on the SHG website at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/ sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the public-information/. person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. SHG Corporate Human Resources 21 April 2020 23 April 2020 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 30 April 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 30 April 2020 www.sams.sh 29 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

HOW TO USE TELEPHONE CARD SERVICES INVITATION TO TENDER PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The Saint Helena Government wishes to invite suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE MEETING for the following contract- MONDAY, 4 MAY 2020 If you are a Local Debit Card holder, you can check your real-time balance, block Upper Rupert’s Valley Storm Water Mitigation Works The following is a public announcement your card and change your PIN or card security number by calling 25335. Copies of the tender document can be obtained from from the St Helena Public Accounts Miss Tiffany Lawrence Committee: What do you need to access this service? Procurement Officer A formal session of the St Helena Public Essex House Jamestown Accounts Committee (PAC) will take place It’s really quite simple, here’s what you need to do: Telephone No: 22270 or email tiffany.lawrence@ at 9.30am in the Council Chamber on sainthelena.gov.sh Monday, 4 May 2020. Step 1: Call the Telephone Card Service number: 25335. A site visit to view the works will take place on Thursday, 23 April 2020, at 10:00am, meeting at the The programme of business includes the Security Gate in Upper Rupert’s Valley. following Performance Audit Reports: Step 2: Enter your 16-digit card number, this can be found on the front of your debit card. Press #. If you are unable to attend the site visit during this time, please contact the Procurement Officer to • The Jamestown Hospital Refurbishment arrange another date & time. Step 3: Enter the first 4 digits of the bank account number linked to your card. Press # (this is the 8- Project Should you require any further details, please • The 1, 2, 3 Main Street Hotel Development digit number used for your bank account. These can end in 002, 003 etc). contact the Chartered Engineer, Mr Richard Wotton, on telephone number 25805 or email richard. [email protected] . Members of the public and interested Step 4: Enter your date of birth using 2 digits for the day, 2 digits for the month and 4 digits for the Completed tenders should be placed in the Tender persons are invited to attend. Box at Essex House by 12noon on Monday, 04 The meeting will be broadcast live via year. Press # (e.g. 01/01/1990). May 2020. SAMS Radio 1. Interested parties should note that this opportunity Step 5: Enter 3 digits of your card security number using the digit requested (e.g. “please enter digit is not being advertised overseas. SHG 28 April 2020 2 from your security number”). This is asked in a random order. Press # after every digit.

What is a security number? To activate your card you are required to create two 6-digit numbers. One is the PIN Number used to authorise the card payment transaction when purchasing goods; and the second is the security number which is used to confirm your identity when accessing the Bank’s call-in helpdesk support and Telephone Card Services. Contact Has an exciting opportunity for a us if you require more information on your security number. Has an exciting opportunity for a Part-time Care Worker Full Time Technical Trainer - Gardening Purpose of Role: And you’re in! Feel free to check your balance, block your card, For a full job Purpose of Role: • To inspire, enthuse and train description and change your PIN or security number over the phone, and call back • To provide a service to high For a full job disabled and vulnerable adults in requirements of description and dependent clients encouraging gardening techniques, providing the role please requirements of the whenever you need to using this 24-hour service. participation in both small and large meaningful work experience contact role please contact activities that increase or reinforce through direction and high Mrs Marianne Ms Mercia Rinquist daily living skills, encourage personal supervision. Young-Crowie (Social Care Officer) growth, improve socialization and •To support the conservation, (SHAPE Manager) on 24690 or email Haven’t activated your Debit Card yet? Don’t worry, you can still use provide therapy through a variety of maintenance, development and on 24690 or email means e.g. arts and play. Careworker.SHAPE Telephone Card Services to activate your Card. Simply enter your 16 enjoyment of the SHAPE Garden [email protected] • To provide a service to high @helanta.co.sh areas as a significant horticultural .sh -digit card number found on the front of your card, your full 8-digit dependent disabled & vulnerable adults Please submit your attraction, providing garden Please submit your in their personal care; supporting them application form to bank account number linked to the card (ending in 002, 003 etc) therapy as well as production of application form to with feeding, toileting, hygiene and Miss Danielle organic fresh produce for sale to and your date of birth. Following this, you can set your PIN number Anthony Miss Danielle mobility, whilst accessing SHAPE for the public with a view towards and security number. (Finance & Anthony enrichment activities. achieving a steady flow of income. Administration (Finance & Responsible to Social Care Officer Responsible to SHAPE Manager Manager) via email Administration 3 Days per week – 8:30am – 4:00pm. Hours of work – Monday to Friday Finance_AdminMan Manager) via email (8:00am – 4:00pm) LOCAL DEBIT CARD SERVICES, ager.SHAPE@helant Finance_AdminMa

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MAIN BRANCH, KIOSKS AND REMOTE BANKING OPENING HOURS END OF YEAR ACCOUNTS AND INSURANCE RENEWALS - REMINDERS Main Branch Monday to Friday 08:45 – 15:00 End of Year Accounts Saturday 08:30 – 12:30 Bank of St Helena Ltd would like to remind all Commercial Lending Clients who have not yet done so, that you are required to submit a copy of your End of Year Accounts for the financial year 2019-2020, by no later than 30 June 2020. This should include a minimum of: Wharf Kiosk Airport Kiosk  Income and Expenditure Accounts / Trading, Profit and Loss Accounts Thursday and Friday 09:00 – 14:30 Closed until further notice  Balance Sheet Saturday 08:30 – 12:30  Depreciation Schedule

Remote Banking Insurance Renewals Longwood Enterprise Park Tuesday 09:30 – 13:00 Commercial and Personal Lending Clients who have loans secured on assets such as property, vehicles, plant or HTH Supermarket Closed until further notice machinery are reminded to submit a copy of your updated insurance receipts. ANRD, Scotland Closed until further notice Please submit all necessary documentation to the Lending Section, Bank of St Helena Ltd, Market Street, Jamestown. For further assistance or information, contact the Lending Section on (+290) 22390 or email These opening hours are subject to change in light of the current circumstances relating to the threat of COVID-19. [email protected] or [email protected].

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Minimum Referral Limit - £1,000 Maximum Referral Limit - £5,000

Bank of St Helena Ltd would like to inform the public that the new minimum referral limit for account transactions using Online Banking is £1,000. What is a referral limit? Referral limits restrict straight-through processing of individual transactions to a limited value; therefore, if a payment is made from your Online Banking account that exceeds your set referral limit, the payment will be delayed until the transaction is confirmed. All transaction made over £5,000 will require confirmation. Business banking customers may negotiate an agreed referral limit upon service registration. This agreed referral limit may be below or above the default and maximum referral limit values stipulated by the Bank. For more information, please contact us [email protected] or (+290) 22390.

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Last Sunday, April 26 official golfing activities at the St Helena Golf Club resumed with a bang. An impressive turnout of 27 golfers took part in the Monthly Medal Strokeplay competition. Cool breeze, plenty of cloud cover and soft greens provided perfect conditions for some exciting golf. The prizes on the table were worth the battle to finish top on the leader board. The overall results were impressive, with nine players scoring in the 60s. At the end of the 18 holes the scores started to trickle in. After the first eight scores Mr Jeffrey Stevens (Foxy) complicated arithmetic calculations Congratulations to all the winners. was all smiles having brought in a by the handicap system, Mr Martin On Sunday, May 3 the club will nett 64, which is 4 under par. He Buckley, who also had nett 64, be hosting a club-sponsored 18 knew he stood a very good chance emerged joint second. Hole Stableford competition. of having his hands on the first There were four two-ball pool Registration is ongoing through the prize. Alas! It was too soon. The winners usual channels. For more pictures ultimate winner of the Monthly Lawson Henry Hole 5 and information, like our Facebook Medal and first prize, who played Bramwell Lumukwana Hole 7 page @shgc.org.sh. in the 4th group, was handicap 20 Martin Buckley Hole 14 Stay safe and have great Mr Philip Francis with nett 63. Foxy Jeffrey Stevens Hole 16 weekend…! tied up in second place. Following

Contributed, SHCA District T20 Cricket Results Sat 25 Apr Half Tree Hollow 99 V Levelwood 100/5 Jamestown 157/5 V Longwood 124/5 David Young 36 Sanjay Clingham 29* Scott Crowie 62 Joey Thomas 35 AJ Bennett 12 Ross Henry 23 Gavin George 36 Darrell Leo 31 AJ Bennett 1/12 Brendon Leo 3/24 Scott Crowie 2/18 Joey Thomas 3/20 Damian Burns 1/10 Jerry Thomas 2/4 Leon Legg 2/22 Antonio Green 2/48 Brendon Leo 3, Sanjay Clingham 2, Greg Coleman 1 Scott Crowie 3, Gavin George 2, Joey Thomas 1

Sun 26 Apr Fixtures Sat 2 May Sandy Bay 89/6 V St Pauls 91/1 1.30pm St Pauls V Levelwood Martin Cranfield 21 Gareth Johnson 49* Umpires: HTH Darren Isaac 20 Dax Richards 28* Sun 3 May Rhys Francis 1/7 Dennis Leo 2/16 9.30am Jamestown V Sandy Bay Umpires: Levelwood Gareth Johnson 3, Dax Richards 2, Dennis Leo 1 1.30pm HTH V Longwood Umpires: St Pauls