Sentinel 16 May 2013

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Vol. 2,SENTINEL Issue 8 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Th ursday 16 May 2013 RFA vessel due for Madolyn Andrews, shooting visit next week during on Tuesday evening as the St Helena Day. Page 2 Jamestown Riﬂ e Club marks 5 years since re-opening

5 Years - Still On Target 17 July 2013 Straight or Gay? Five years ago this week, the Jamestown General Election Date Set Friday 17th May is International Day against Riﬂ e Club was re-opened as a sporting fa- Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) and cility for the community and has gone from A statement from the Castle on Monday, read: The Acting Governor Owen’ O’Sullivan has now is celebrated in more than 60 countries around strength to strength ever since. Club Chair- the world. The day was created in 2004 to agreed a date for the General Election 2013, man, Pat Henry, led the year long effort to raise awareness and to promote tolerance, restore and re-establish the club, situated which will take place on Wednesday 17 July 2013. respect and freedom, regardless of people’s inside the moat next to the swimming pool, Each voter will be able to select up to 12 Candi- sexual orientation or gender identity. which had been closed for around 12 years. dates in the Election this year. However, in order Read our report on IDAHO and St Helena on continued on page 29 to vote or stand as a candidate your name must be page 14. Also, catch an IDAHO Radio 1 spe- on the New Electoral Register. cial feature on tomorrow’s Sunrise. St Helena Government UK Rep- Power of a Woman - a special Sentinel resentative, Kedell Worboys, on report on women and politics on St Helena, DEEP WATER FISHING St Helena. Interview page 9 page 10 and 11 EXPLORATION page 27 FIRST ASCENSION ISLAND FLAG UNFURLED LAST WEEK

Picture: Ascension born Penelope Bennett shows off her island’s new ﬂ ag. see page 26

SAMS Radio 1 - Streaming live to the world 24/7 from, www.sams.sh - The Voice of St Helena Speaks Here 2 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS FUN DAY IN PARADISE

Last week Pub Paradise held a fun day for the children of the island. In the sunshine outside the pub the children played on the bouncy castle. When the enjoyment got too much then there was a child-size pool table and other games on offer inside, where they could cool off. KJ (Keith Joshua) owner of Pub Paradise nor- mally holds these fun days during the school holidays and half terms. When we caught up with a busy KJ, he had just fi nished making up the pool table as children were waiting ea- gerly for their fi rst games whilst enjoying cold drinks and lunch. Asked why he always goes to such lengths he replied, “I do it just for the children. You got to look to the children, they are the up and coming on the island and I enjoy working with children.” Early in the day there were about 30-40 children. All were running, screaming and bounc- ing with delight. KJ thought that there would be more coming as the day went on. Will he be having a fun day in the next school holidays? “Weather permitting. The last couple of times we have been pretty unlucky because of the rain.” He said before saying, “although we need the rain, thank God that we did not get any today.” WEEKLY RFA Black Rover to visit St Helena St Helena will receive a visit from the Royal Navy’s, ‘RFA WEATHER Black Rover’ on Monday 20 May with Captain Ian Pilling and his crew of 58. The ves- UPDATE sel is one of two Small Fleet The clouds are starting to gather and rain- Tankers owned by the Minis- drops are fi nally starting to fall, although not try of Defence (MoD). Her enough to saturate the parched grounds or re- sister ship is the ‘RFA Gold plenish the Red Hill reservoirs. Here are the Rover’ which visited the is- weather recordings for the past week from the land four years ago, in May Met Station at Bottom Woods and ANRD at 2009. Scotland. ‘RFA Black Rover’ is expected to stay for three days, Bottom Woods Scotland meaning she will be here for Min temp 16.7C 13.0C St Helena Day and will be Max temp 23.6C 22.0C taking part in a few activities Mean temp 19.3C 17.5C on the day, which will include Total sunshine 36.5 hours 35.7 hours taking a youth group for a trip Total rainfall 4.2mm 3.6mm around the island and hosting Mean w/speed 9.7 knots the Acting Governor, Owen O’Sullivan. This visit is a routine call before the vessel embarks on wider regional engagements. She will leave on 23 May.

RFA Gold Rover approaching St Helena in May 2009 THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 3 ST HELENA SNIPPETS relief. These are just the early steps in a long project. Michel, relieved at the furniture’s safe arrival, will now have to start worrying about the return journey. “Our concern is in three years time - How to bring them back here? We can’t afford any mistakes as they will be fully restored. It will be more worrying,” he said. The restoration work will start soon and will need to be done by the end of 2015. Once restored the furniture will go on exhibition, at the Army Museum (Musee de l’Armee) in 2016. The Paris museum, which gets between 1.2 and 1.3 million visitors a year will have an exhibit themed, “Napoleon in St Helena.”

Furniture’s Parisian Facelift

furniture on its journey to the UK. Richard Napoleon’s furniture from Longwood House James’s Managing Director, Keith Jones then has arrived in Paris. The furniture has been escorted the containers on their last leg to sent for restoration. The most complicated part Paris. of the entire project has been the shipping of “It was a pleasure,” Michel said about working the priceless objects to the French capital. with Richard James and Andrew Weir Ship- In an article in The Sentinel on 21 February ping. He continued on to say it was, “helpful (Vol. 1 Issue 47) we found out preparations to have that extent of services on the island.” and the problems that the French Council, Mi- Anaél Gohier, who came to the island to over- chel Martineau faced to get the pieces sent for see the delicate work of packing the crates and restoration. The stringent rules adhered to in containers, was in Paris to accept delivery. He the packing of the three containers included; and his team will now need to carefully open furniture crated individually and then individ- the crates for the ﬁ nal conﬁ rmation that all has ually secured in their containers. gone well. All efforts were made to ensure that no move- As one step in the project is concluded, all ment would occur to possibly damage the involved must have had a collective sigh of PAUL STARKIE : HEALTHY BODY HEALTHY MIND

This week Paul Starkie starts the real work of instilling himself as the new headteacher of Prince Andrew School. He takes over from Vanessa Tissington who has been the acting head ever since Abraham Swart left in No- vember 2012. Mr Starkie arrived three weeks ago, at the start of the school holidays, to begin his three year contract. He has used this time to attend meetings with various groups and think and refl ect. “That has been very helpful for me, to get a feel for the organisation, and how the school operates,” he said in a radio interview on SAMS Radio 1. One of his passions is personal fi tness and he trains every day. “I’m very keen to get involved in sport and recreation on the island. Weather it’s within the school or through New Horizons. I will be there to promote health, fi tness and exercise.” he said. “That is one of the things that is really important for young Paul Starkie people, having that understanding of the im- portance of exercise and maintaining a healthy ago as an advisory teacher where he spent four a Saint. He has returned twice to the island lifestyle.” years teaching. After he left the island his in- on family holidays. “I’ve always kept a keen Mr Starkie fi rst came to the island 24 years terest in St Helena did not wane as his wife is interest in the island,” he said. 4 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL SENTINEL COMMENT Sherrilee Phillips, SAMS

This week Acting Governor, Owen O’Sullivan, announced the date that we will all head to the polls to vote for our new legislative council.

Someone recently told me that this general election is one of the most important in the history of the island. The comment did not register immediately so I asked why? They told me that the council that we will vote in on 17 July will be the one that takes us up to the completion of the Airport; making decisions that will directly affect each and every one of us in a mere three years time. More working age Saints returning Since starting work for The Sentinel I have witnessed two by elections and a poll for Chief Councillor. On those occa- to the island than are leaving sions voting turnout has been low. When The Statistics Offi ce released their quarterly ing from overseas for the Christmas holidays. I’ve spoken to friends, some have said to bulletin this week. Below are extracts from Once again the quarterly average resident me that voting is pointless. It would not the report. population is higher in Q1 2013 than the same make a difference: a statement that has the Annual Infl ation on the RPI stood at 2.4 per period in any year since the 2008 population potential to puzzle a world audience. Peo- cent at the end of March 2013, the lowest rate Census. The presence of Basil Read and expa- ple throughout history have struggled and in over seven years. Annual infl ation on the triate workers living on island for an extended fought for the right to vote. retail price index (RPI) has been falling for period (more than six months) is included in the last year and decreased by 1.4 percentage the estimate of resident population. Did you know that if you do not vote then points in Q1 2013. At the end of Q1 2013 the The effect of migration on the St Helena popu- by right you have no right to complain annual rate of infl ation of the St Helena RPI lation far out-weighs the effect of births and about how poorly you believe government stood at 2.4 per cent. This is a 1.4 percentage deaths. We are currently seeing more Saints of is being run? This is not a written rule but point decrease from Q4 2012 when the revised working age returning to the island than are I think that it’s a rule you cannot disagree fi gure for annual rate of infl ation stood at 3.8 leaving. with. per cent. This is the lowest annual rate of infl a- The total number of arrivals to St Helena in tion since Q2 2005. Q1 2013 was up by twenty four per cent from Since legislative council was dissolve three The biggest contributions to the headline rate Q1 2012. Business is the largest category of weeks ago 44 people have been entered on of infl ation in Q1 2013 came from infl ation in visitors arriving on the RMS. Tourist visitors to the electoral roll making the grand total the Food (2.5%), Services (4.4%) and Fuel & in the eight-night “excursion” category are es- of 2,254 residents on the roll. The island’s Light (6.5%) sub-categories. This is a result sentially unchanged from 2012 to 2013. The population is approximately 4,200. of price increases in the goods and services dominant route for tourist visitors to the island in these sub-categories along with a heavy is by yacht. The rise in yachting visitors has I want to encourage those who are eligible weighting in the average St Helenian “Shop- been associated with two signifi cant events– to take this opportunity to sign on to the ping Basket”. the Governors yacht race 2012 and the World register and go out to vote on 17 July. You The St Helena resident population continues to Arc Rally 2012/13. Disembarkation of a sin- can make your vote count by voting for grow and stood at 4,281 at the end of March. gle cruise ship—the MSC Sinfonia in the fi rst candidates that are strong! This is an expected drop from the previous quarter of 2013 resulted in 975 day-visitors to quarter when the Island population was tem- the Island. porarily swollen by friends and family return-

SAMS Contact Details Telephone: 2727 email: [email protected] website: www.sams.sh THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 5 LETTERS Dear Editor, to allow the St Helenian peoples’ Socio- and learnt the art of bobbin lace-making in 1947 Cultural- needs to be included in local policies when recovering from a kidney operation I am very unhappy about the Magistrates Court and practices which will affect the islander’s which, in those days, required there month’s information in last week’s paper, especially future and the future of our children? “rest”. She published “Bobbin Lace Making” the heading relating to ‘my day in court’. A SHG cannot and should not do business by in 1971, a comprehensive guide to the story lady, woman, female is very cagey about her dictating and exploiting the lack of organisa- and art of lace. Mrs Wright came to St Helena age after twenty one years, especially some- tional awareness, history and isolation has to pass on her lace and craft skills. I’m sure one like myself. I do not go around telling taught us to be resourceful and we learn quick- there are lace-makers and other crafters who everyone how old I am, that is something very ly. It’s a misconception that we are all quiet will remember Doreen and be able to tell me personal, and now of course the whole world comfortable with our status. To survive we more about her and the work she did during and island knows it. must constantly adapt and overcome treading her short stay (three months). However, the comments which were made to a ﬁ ne line as OT dependants, while preserving me by many people, with a twinkle in their eye our dignity and our identity. The St Helena Art & Crafts Association - “My you do look good for your age”!! and “I wishes to thank Mr & Mrs Eldridge and the would never have thought you were that old”!! Yours sincerely, Leek Wootton History Group for their kind Someone from offshore referred to me as an Brenda Moors-Clingham. gift of the diary, which I received yesterday. “Outlaw”!! We will add the diary to our small library of However, I forgive the person who did this. art and crafts books in the A&C Centre. I’d Dear Editor like to be able to let them have details about Pat Musk Mrs Wright’s visit and work on St Helena and I was contacted by Lesley and Paul Eldridge would be pleased to hear from any of your Dear Editor, of the Leek Wootton History Group in Febru- readers about their memories of Mrs Wright. ary about the late Mrs Doreen Wright whose They can contact me on 3729. What a great disappointment; we have such World War II Diary they published in 2012. inappropriate, unbalanced and unfair business Mrs Wright came to St Helena in 1980 by invi- Yours sincerely practices being implemented in the develop- tation of the Governor to offer training to lace ment of St Helena. SHG, in its desperate ef- workers here. She was a founder member of Cathy Hopkins forts to achieve performance goals as set out in the Lace Guild (in the UK) in 1976 and had the MOU, have overlooked the rights of Saint Helenians as British Citizens and custodians of this Island. We desperately need a strategy that sets out a Correction modern approach affording St Helenians equal In Richard Wallis’ interview with Attorney General, Ken Baddon, on page 25 of last week’s rights as British Citizens. The UK Govern- Sentinel, there was a minor error in transcription. The printed passage: ment’s Equality Strategy sets out its vision for a strong, modern and fair Britain. It is built on They will be advising the Governor on matters of policy. The Governor can no longer enact two principles of equality - equal treatment an ordinance without the approval of councillors, except in a few circumstances. “They make and equal opportunity - we are British Citi- decisions on matters of policy”, said Mr Baddon. zens. This passage should have read: Has SHG, as administrators, directors and managers of the future of St Helena, got the They will be advising the Governor on matters of policy. The Governor can no longer enact foresight, talent, skill and commitment to an ordinance without the approval of councillors. “Except in a few circumstances, they make work and build a stronger fairer and more co- decisions on matters of policy”, said Mr Baddon. hesive society, where equality is for everyone Apologies for any confusion that may have been caused. and is everyone’s responsibility? Is SHG ready

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Give her a call on telephone 3826 to book an appointment. 6 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS Main Street Project WATER FOUND IN TWO BORE HOLES

“I think the whole island will be on alert,” said Martin Squibbs, Operations Director for Connect St Helena this week when asked the state of the water situation island wide. He said that he did not want to impose a “blanket hose pipe ban” because only one area was a concern. Martin went on to say that other areas were “fi ne.” However, he did mention that Hutt’s Gate reservoir was “noticeably becoming low” and that springs in Sandy Bay were becoming dry. Consequently, the Water Division have been moving Sandy Bay’s water supply between different storage locations in a 2 cubic metre tank to contend with falling water levels. Work about to commence in Main Street The division has now drilled and found water in two bore holes to help alleviate the shortage After a year’s delay, work on the Main Street teous House to the Canister and from St James in the Red Hill distribution area. Bore holes Project began. On Monday an orange fence church to the Bridge. were drilled at Molly’s Gut and behind Planta- was erected around the temporary concrete On 1 May last year a government press release tion House. Pipelines have been laid and are outside New Porteous House. The concrete stated work would be “temporarily halted,” for providing the treatment plant with an addition- will be dug up and re-layed once Cable and special ducting to be ordered and fi bre optic al water source. Wireless South Atlantic have installed fi bre cable to be laid throughout the town, minimis- When asked the possibility of bowsering wa- optic cable. ing disruption to the public. ter from different parts of the island, Martin The work at New Porteous House is estimated In an Interview with ESH’s Tourism Direc- said it was not possible due to the quantities to take three weeks, reported Project Manager, tor, Cathy Alberts had her “fi nger cross” for involved. Paul Scipio of ProArc. He told The Sentinel the project to be completed by the Christmas Martin told The Sentinel on Tuesday that the walkway would be paved and the curb season this year if “everyone gives their co consumers in the Red Hill area were showing would be lowered for wheelchair access. He operation.” The project also includes, an- signs of lower usage. said that the delay “made sense” and that now tique lighting; “that fi ts in with the ambience Water usage before a hose pipe ban was at 400 everyone was, “onboard there can be a good of Jamestown,” explained Cathy and bollards cubic meters a day. Output from the two bore fi nish on the slab.” will be placed along the paving. The cannons holes can be as much as 100 cubic metres but Contractor for the job is Johnny Isaac, he that are currently behind the museum will also can vary, Martin told us. “What we are looking holds the contract for the whole of the project, have a new home; in front of the new customs at now is getting water from different sources. which is being driven forward by Enterprise St building at the Wharf. So, if we could get 100 cubic metres from four Helena. His work will extend from New Por- bore holes, that should cover it.” ENRD: Top-Dog Tony Takes-off recruiting an interim director who will be in The current Director of Environment and place before Tony leaves. That will ensure Natural Resources Directorate(ENRD), Tony a handover period with minimum disruption Earnshaw will leave his post this week. Tony to Government business. “I am prioritising resigned earlier this month and is due to leave things in a way to make sure that we don’t St Helena on Sunday 26 May. Tony is leaving have big gaps when I go,” Tony said. for personal family reasons. “It’s not a ques- Tony fi rst came to St Helena 20 months ago tion of wanting to - as much as needing to,” to fi ll a SHG position as Lands Executive but he said. more recently took over as the Director of ENRD is the newest of all directorates in Gov- ENRD. Will ENRD be a better place for his ernment and brings together the former Infra- having been in charge? “Now that the initial structure and Utilities Directorate and parts pieces of the re-organisation jigsaw have been of the Secretariat, Environment Management put in place and we have a clear plan for com- Directorate and ANRD. “By bringing those to- pleting it on time, I am confi dent that there gether, we put into place things that enable us will be a smooth transition into the new ENRD to work more closely together. To join things management arrangements.” up a bit, to improve the services to people.” “We [ENRD] are currently putting the designs said Tony together for the revised hospital. That’s going Will there be a massive gap at the top of one to be a really important scheme for the island. of the island’s most important Directorates? I would have liked to be around for the next 18 “There won’t be a huge hole at the top of the months to see that scheme through. Not being directorate,” Tony said. SHG is putting in place here for that will be my biggest regret,” Tony Tony Earnshaw, interim management arrangements. They are said. Director of ENRD THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 7 SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD

The RMS St Helena arrived from Ascension on Saturday 11 May with 58 passengers and 57 crew. She de- parted the island on Sunday 12 May at 9.55am and is expected to arrive in Cape Town on Friday 17 May at 6.00pm. She will depart Cape Town again on Sunday 19th May.

RMS UPDATE Crew undertaking maintenance on the RMS last week

Disabled Person’s Society The Chamber of Commerce Newspaper Bingo is seeking the services of a Congratulations Sylvia Buckley winner Contract Project Manager of £150. This week playing for £50 to deliver a Game 5, Week 3 – Pink Card Business Awards event 60 numbers called in order from left to right 62 23 35 32 80 2013 8 46 69 28 52 87 29 78 37 15 In collaboration with ESH, the Chamber 27 34 57 6 4 wishes to hold an event that celebrates 25 54 65 11 36 the achievements of local business 40 83 56 33 22 entrepreneurs. 26 12 85 42 30 7 10 58 3 79 As in previous years, the event is 68 76 53 51 21 expected to take the form of an Awards 50 20 88 45 75 ceremony, with a preparatory nomination 41 66 18 81 70 and voting prelude. 67 71 19 55 72

We are looking for a committed

part-time event manager to manage • the project under the direction of the If you have a full house please bring the Chamber Council. whole book to Y&T before 5pm on Wednesday May 22 If you think you are a suitable • This draw playing for the £50 candidate for the job, please contact consolatoin prize. the President, Stuart Moors, to discuss • In the event of more than one full house the opportunity in more detail. the winner is decided on the lowest number called moving left to right Email: • If more than one winner on the same [email protected] number then prize is shared • Numbers called by Tobias and Ian 8 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL WORLD SNIPPETS & NOTICE BOARD WORLD GUIDES FUND RAISING NEWS The St. Helena Trefoil Guild, St Helena Girl Guide Association is a newly formed Group and are planning a ‘Bottle & Can’ Stall SNIPPETS at the St Helena Day Celebrations. This is our very fi rst Fund Raising event and would be extremely grateful for any donations. An alleged CIA agent who was reportedly Contact:- Daphne Francis at The Catalogue Shop, Marlene Yon caught red-handed trying to recruit one of Marlene’s Fashion Shop, Pat Musk (4307), Muriel Leo (3639) Russia’s intelligence offi cers has been de- tained in Moscow. The man, who was identi- before 17th May 2013. fi ed as Ryan C Fogle, was reportedly found by the Federal Security Service with various disguises, including wigs and sunglasses, as well as a large sum of money. The alleged FOR SALE undercover agent was also in possession of “special technical equipment” and had written instructions for recruiting a Russian citi- (Second-hand) ‘ESSE’ Wood burning stove. Has 2 zen as a spy, it was claimed. A one-page letter simmering top plates - 1 large hot plate with lid - 1 hot reportedly offered the would-be recruit a payment of $100,000 (£65,300) for an interview, oven - 1 simmering oven - interior boiler - cream in as well as up to $1m (£653,000) a year in colour. Contact Pat Musk at ‘Willowdene’ Nr Gordon’s return for information requested by the US. Post. (source: www.news.sky.com) Tel. 4307 (9am - 1pm - Monday - Friday). MPs have sought assurances that UK troops serving longer tours in Afghanistan will not have their lives put at risk. Concerns have been raised over the dangers of friendly fi re Sponsored Craft Session, Saturday 18 May and combat-related health problems, such as fatigue and stress, faced by soldiers follow- Support a group of ladies as they show off their talents at ing Defence Secretary Philip Hammond’s announcement that some could serve in Af- a SPONSORED CRAFT SESSION at the SANDY BAY ghanistan into 2015. Mr Hammond confi rmed COMMUNITY CENTRE, starting at 10.30am. combat operations are due to end by 2014 but a “relatively small number” of personnel, There will be refreshments on sale (from 11am), mainly logisticians at Camp Bastion, could miscellaneous stalls and other activities, including the stay for tours of up to nine months compared with the usual six months. Following safety selling of some completed craft items and a multi raffl e. fears raised by Conservative and Labour Kiddies can also let off steam and enjoy themselves on MPs, the minister told the Commons that packing up and leaving quicker than the time- the Children’s Playground. table outlined would be “reckless” with the Do not miss out on this fun, fellowship and fund raising security of Afghanistan and the protection of event. British troops. (www.bbc.co.uk) Be there! Entrance is free! A Soyuz space capsule carrying a three-man All proceeds to St Paul’s Parish Funds. crew from the International Space Station (ISS) has returned to Earth. Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfi eld, NASA’s Tom Marsh- burn and Russian Roman Romanenko landed safely in Kazakhstan. At the weekend, Mr POT PLANTS FOR SALE Marshburn and fellow US astronaut Chris Cassidy conducted a spacewalk to fi x an am- monia leak. The two men replaced a suspect Sylvia Buckley will have coolant pump, apparently stopping the leak. Without repair, science experiments on the ISS might have had to be cut back to save a variety of pot plants on power. Engineers will monitor the system to make sure there are no additional problems sale in the for the three astronauts remaining on the ISS, along with the three others who will arrive on 28 May. The Soyuz capsule carrying the three Jamestown market on departing astronauts landed about 150km (90 miles) south-east of the town of Zhezkazgan Thursday morning 23 in central Kazakhstan at 08:31 (02:31 GMT) on Tuesday. (source: www.bbc.co.uk) May, from 7.30am THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 9 REPORT UK Rep Back on Island

“I don’t see or feel the same level of enthusiasm on this visit.”

ing over in September, Chloe Terry and Sasha Bargo.” As St Helena is becoming more and more connected with the outside world, has its international profi le risen? “Yes the profi le of St Helena has increased,” said Kedell “but there’s still a huge amount of work to do to get the profi le even more prominent. Working with a company like Mantis whose network is global, helps to increase awareness of St Hel- ena. They’re the ones who can reach the mar- kets we can’t.” Kedell is also a director for St Helena Line. Any changes to the schedule of the RMS or in- Kedell Worboys, SHG UK Representative crease in fares is fi rst recommended by St Hel- ena Line, but the decision is ultimately made Damien O’Bey, SAMS document didn’t sit well with Saints. Is St by SHG. The hot topic surrounding the RMS Helena doing enough to prepare for life after at the moment is alternative shipping arrange- the airport? “I’m not sure that I have enough ments, when the RMS fi nishes. Is St Helena The lady who signed the airport contract for information to make an informed decision on Line working on alternative arrangements? St Helena, St Helena Government’s UK Rep- that,” replied Kedell. “What I would say is “Offi cially when the RMS fi nishes there will resentative (SHG’s UK Rep) Kedell Worboys, that it is crucially important to have in place no longer be a need for St Helena Line,” said returned home on 4 May for the second time the infrastructure to deal with increased visitor Kedell. “St Helena line will work with SHG since signing the document that will undoubt- numbers. I also think it’s really important that on fi nding an alternative, but it’s not St Hel- we attract the right investors. They’ve got to ena Line’s responsibility to look at alternative bring something to the island, and not look to shipping.” “I felt there was more of a take everything out of the island. I’m speak- Developments made by bigger governments buzz about the place then ,” ing now as a saint and not as SHG’s UK Rep.” like Her Majesty’s Government, often have Kedell also plays an important role in assist- a spin off effect on smaller territories like us. ing St Helena’s University students in the UK. Kedell works closely with these larger groups. edly shape St Helena’s future. “I felt there was Last year a new crop of students embarked on Are there any developments approaching that more of a buzz about the place then ,” said Ke- probably the single most important journey of could affect St Helena in the future? “I have dell, when comparing this visit to her previous been trying to get the overseas territories to be one. “I don’t see or feel the same level of enable to access Life Plus, which is a horizontal thusiasm on this visit.” Can this be attributed “The progress is budget line within the EU for environmen- to any one factor? “I can’t attribute it to a sin- phenomenal,” tal projects. I’m working quite closely with gle factor, even though I would like to” replied the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Kedell. “I don’t know if it is now becoming (RSPB) and UK Overseas Territories Associa- more realistic and people are becoming a bit their lives. “I’ve met them all,” said Kedell tion (UKOTA) to achieve this. more unsure about the associated development “and they’re all doing very well.” Outside of “Another of the really important things hap- and whether or not we are going to be ready.” the academic side of things Kedell also helps pening at the moment is the revision of the Having been back on island for 10 days Kedell to arrange days where all of the students meet new overseas association decision. It will has been out to see the progress that airport socially. “Off course with budget cuts we determine our relationship with the EU until contractors Basil Read have made. “We went won’t be able to host the usual student week- 2020, it’s really important that we keep abreast up the haul road and out to the site. The prog- end. However, it will probably just be a stu- of developments there and make sure that we ress is phenomenal,” she said. “You can actu- dent day. We hope to do the next one in the get a good deal for St Helena.” ally start to see what will become the airport.” summer, because it’s only going to be the one Kedell will depart St Helena on Sunday 26 Mantis Collection has confi rmed they want to day, we want to make use of the long daylight May. invest in St Helena. However, the Vision 2020 hours. I’ve also met the girls who will be com- 10 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL REPORT Power of a woman said, “I think a Women in Politics lot of women Rosie Bargo, who have home Manager of BOSH commitments fi nd it diffi cult being a council- Chloe Terry, SAMS lor because of the number of meetings.” For On St Helena, women are fairly represented women who have in business. So why do so few stand for coun- already estab- cil? lished successful Around the world, women have held and con- careers the benefi ts of council “Women bring a different are not necessarily attractive. perspective to issues; they Bank of St Hele- see things in a different na (BOSH) Man- ager, Rosemary way...” Bargo, raised similar opinions tinue to hold prominent roles in society: Mar- in that women garet Thatcher (fi rst female Prime Minister, have a high fo- UK), Madeleine Albright (United States Sec- cus on family. retary of State), Angela Merkel (Chancellor “A councillor’s of Germany) and Condoleezza Rice (the fi rst job requires full female African-American Secretary of State) commitment in to name a few. ensuring you “Women bring a different perspective to is- make strategic sues; they see things in a different way... We choices that ben- want council to represent the views of all the efi t the island and people and having more women in council is for women who going a long way to achieving that,” said Gov- are in the posi- sideration. “Another reason is the short offi ce ernor, Mark Capes, in an interview last year tion where family focus is currently number period and the high probability of not being when Tara Thomas resigned from council. one, they are more reluctant to run for coun- re-elected,” said Rosie. She also pointed out Since then, two women have sat amongst ten cil.” Rosie also mentioned that many women the possibility of women being intimidated men in formal legislative council. are at a point where they are doing extremely by the majority make up of councillors being Dr Corinda Essex, outgoing Director of Cor- well in their personal careers, highlighting job male, however, Rosie feels this is not the case: porate Procurement and an ex-councillor security and career advancement is a big con- “women of today can hold their own in society worldwide.” Lyn Thomas, co-owner of Rose and Crown Lyn Thomas, co-owner of the Rose & Crown “I think a lot of women who have home commitments fi nd it diffi cult being a councillor because of the number of meetings.”

Ltd and Chairman of the Board of Directors for BOSH doesn’t think she would run for council. “I think that you need to have that political aspiration. My dad had it; my daughter Tara had it so I guess it skipped a generation,” she smiled. “I just feel that I can make a greater contribution by working in the private sector.” Lyn added that with the adoption of her grandson, being on council wouldn’t afford her the fl exibility to juggle family and council work. “I saw the demand it had on my father as well as Tara and I know I couldn’t necessarily fully commit to that as well as being able to THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 11 REPORT effectively manage my business.” right people to do the Wendy Benjamin, An issue that concerned a few women was job.” owner of Hair 4 U council employment benefi ts, specifi cally un- Lyn expressed similar certainty over things such as maternity leave. views, that it’s important It is hoped younger people will stand for coun- that people on council are intellectually capable “women of today can hold and devoted to fi nding the best solutions. “I their own in society wouldn’t say it needs to worldwide.” necessarily be women. We need people who have a vision, can fol- cil, however, the lack of certain benefi ts may low it through and are be a discouraging factor. not just there for the ben- In a previous interview with Tara Thomas efi t of their health or the she said, “For a young person who’s think- social status that might ing about starting a family, I would have to come with it.” seriously consider whether I would run dur- In contrast, many do un- ing the general election again because of the derstand also the impor- fact that maternity leave is not included.” Tara tance of women on coun- added that without such allowances, the island cil. “Women are able to will struggle to attract women in the 18-40+ bring a different perspec- age range, “I think it’s a great loss as having tive, in the same way younger representatives is equally as impor- that younger and older tant for the island.” people bring a different Rosie commented, “wages and benefi ts play a perspective as these dif- big part for most women.” ferent groups bring ex- St Helena Government confi rmed that cur- periences from different rently there is no provision for maternity leave backgrounds and will fo- on the Elected Members Leave Policy, how- cus on different issues,” said Tara. Corinda, Rosie, Wendy and Lyn all agreed council and I don’t think that actually made “...without such allowances, that women may be more sensitive to family a huge difference on the priority areas,” said the island will struggle to issues, education, prices in the shops and the Corinda. attract women in the 18-40+ cost of living. Rosie believes women possess strong interper- In the course of writing this report it seemed age range” sonal skills and nurturing skills, which would clear that the priority is to vote strong individ- make a difference in the way the island is run uals onto council who can represent the people ever, concerns have been raised and the Leave if more women were on council. and not solely because of their gender. C.T. Policy is to be revised before the next general An interesting point election. that Wendy raised Dr Corinda Essex Although Governor Capes urges women to was even though her stand for council, some people feel there is personal opinion is not a big distinction between male and female. that council should “I’m a great believer in equality in genders,” be run by strong said Corinda, “I think both men and women individuals regard- should have an equal opportunity to come for- less of their gender, ward to present themselves as candidates and she said; “There are it’s up to the electorate to choose who they people in the community who feel dif- ferently to me so it is “I think both men and important for wom- women should have an en to be on council equal opportunity to come so that others feel they are represented forward to present by a female.” themselves as candidates In 1993, Corinda served on council with four other consider to be the best councillors, irrespec- women: Georgina tive of whether they’re men or women.” Anne Benjamin, Owner of Hair 4 U, Wendy Benjamin, com- Evelyn Thelma mented “I think it’s the person rather than Prudence Thomas, gender. If you’ve got good strong views and Helen Rosemary you’ve got the ability to speak on behalf of Thomas and Marjo- the community and put our thoughts across, I rie May Young. “We don’t think it’s an issue if it’s a man or woman were almost equally doing it. I think it’s important just to get the weighted within 12 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD A HEALTH NUGGET from your friends the Adventists: 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 ______Nightshade Vegetables and Arthritis

Nightshades are a botanical family, Solanaceae. Its members include tobacco, mandrake and belladonna (also known as the deadly nightshade). The food plants of the night shade family include some of our most popular vegetables: tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant and peppers (chili peppers, bell peppers, hot peppers, pimento and capsicum). Research has found that when people with joint pains stopped consuming all varieties of nightshades, their condition improved dramatically. It turns out that nightshades are high in alkaloids, chemical substances with strong physiological effects. In the case of potatoes, storage conditions after harvest that include light and heat, may over time increase the content of the alkaloid solanine to toxic limits. Improperly stored old potatoes have been known to cause adverse symptoms. Solanine present in and around green patches on the potato and in the eyes that have sprouted, can interfere with the transmission of nerve impulses, and cause jaundice, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea. Solanine alkaloids appear to affect the metabolism of calcium. They actually remove calcium from the bones and deposit it in joints, kidneys, arteries and other areas of the body where it does not belong. Norman F Childers, a former Professor of Horti- culture, Rutgers University had severe joint pains and stiffness after consuming tomatoes in any form. He was aware of the nightshade family of plants and their toxicity. He eliminated all the nightshade vegetables from his diet and within months his pains vanished. He totally believes that those who are sensitive or allergic to the nightshade vegetables will cure the aches and pains of arthritis by avoiding those foods. If one has arthritis, bone loss, or aching muscles and joints, the nightshade vegetables should be omitted from their diets to see if their condition improves. Tobacco should also be avoided because it carries toxic solanine and nicotine substances into the blood and tissues. These are especially damaging to the muscles and nerves. A better alternative to relieve Arthritis and joint pains would be leafy greens, beet tops, celery root, carrots, cucumber, dande- lion, parsley, green beans and barley grass.

BE AWARE AND KEEP HEALTHY THE NATURAL WAY

Civils Contract Award

Connect Saint Helena are pleased to have awarded a contract to Isaac Construction for the provision of wind turbine bases and associated buildings on Deadwood Plain. Isaac Construction will work closely with Wind Energy Solutions and their locally appointed sub-contractors to provide an additional 480kW of renewable energy capacity. These works are being funded by SHG through the Infrastructure Program and will provide 20% of Saint Helena’s electricity generation requirement.

Connect Saint Helena is now planning the next phase of renewable energy which is expected to be larger in scale, drawing on the greater resources that now exist on Saint Helena.

Barry Hubbard – CEO

THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 13 NOTICE BOARD Hot Food Stalls, call 2034or 3156 Elephant Stall, FowlersElephant Stall, For further information, further For The will also day include: goods (£5 per stall), White Lucky Dips, Tea & Cake Stall, hour, Zip Lining, Side Shows, Popcorn/Cotton Candy/Sweet Stall, Cash Bar and lots more. Boat Rides, Kayak Hire £1 for ½ Car Booters, Other Stalls selling 7pm 7pm Display Firework 7:30pm 7:30pm Cartoons on Big Screen Park InLeisure the 7:30pm 7:30pm in Entertainment Live Music Yard The Mule 3:30pm Float Parade Parade Float 3:30pm the from Depart Hospital 5pm – Sponsored Sponsored – 5pm Ladder Challenge 6-7pm – Live Music Music – Live 6-7pm Entertainment in Yard Mule The

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It’s something I feel.” Cheryl Bedwell is the PSHCE (Personal, Social, Health and Citi- zenship Education) Coordinator at Prince Andrew School. “With education on sexuality, we have a Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) programme which includes all types of relationships. We approach the topic of ‘Sexuality’ at Year 9, 10, 11 [13-16 year olds] Sex Education programmes. Our approach to SRE includes sensi- put on this earth to reproduce, being gay goes tive, honest and balanced consideration of Sharon Henry, SAMS against this.” sexuality. We actively tackle homophobic bul- Genesis 1:28-29 in the Old Testament states, lying: it is not acceptable and will not be toler- ‘Male and female He created them. God ated. This would include the use of ‘gay’ as a blessed them, saying: ‘Be fertile and multi- derogatory term.” Support is offered through ‘Sissy’, ‘lezzy’ or ‘fairy’ are words that can ply.’’ But what does that strand of the argu- counselling at the school, from an Emotional really cut some people to the core and hurt. ment say about ‘straight’ couples who physi- & Behavioural Diffi culties Coordinator, which The old ‘sticks and stones’ rhyme doesn’t al- cally or biologically cannot reproduce? What is kept confi dential. ways ring true. is the point of their lives on earth? Governor Mark Capes said in a press release These derogatory terms are usually thrown at “The chances of not being heterosexual are issued last year, “St Helena has a tolerant and people who are ‘different’ who don’t conform about 1 in 10,” said Psychiatric Nurse, Glen caring society but we should be alert to deal to what is known as ‘normal,’ people who are Mohammad. “Your sexual orientation is hard- fi rmly with any evidence of discrimination perhaps more feminine or masculine than what against individuals in our community simply society classes as acceptable. “I knew from the age of 12- because of their sexual orientation. It is an ap- Friday 17th May is International Day against propriate moment to draw attention to sections Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) and 13 that I would never be at- 5 and 21 of St Helena’s Constitution which is celebrated in more than 60 countries around tracted to the opposite sex.” specifi cally address fundamental Human the world. The day was created in 2004 to Rights and non-discrimination for all who live raise awareness and to promote tolerance, on St Helena.” respect and freedom, regardless of people’s wired at birth. In fact some of the things that I asked the teenager if, in their opinion, St Hel- sexual orientation or gender identity. create homosexuality occur in the womb as we ena is accepting or has a homophobic society. There are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsex- are developing.” “Well I feel we have to go overseas,” was the ual (LGBT) people within our population. A Gavin ‘Jack’ Thomas, a St Helenian living reply, “because we can’t be who we want to number of people have a ‘gay’ [in the words of overseas said, “I’ve been asked a few times, be here. I think quite a lot of Saints have been Matt Lucas’ Little Britain] in their family or ‘When did you realise you were gay?’ I often doing that because they can’t show how they knows of someone who does. In true St Hel- say, ‘When did you realise you were straight?’ really feel here – and this is their home.” ena fashion many people are quite laid back I always knew I wasn’t boyish. I knew from What could be changed to make you feel ac- and accepting or tolerant of the issue. But for the age of 12-13 that I would never be attract- cepted? “I think people just need to respect the some, it’s another matter altogether. ed to the opposite sex.” Jack left the island in way we feel, because we respect everybody During my research and conversations with is- ’89 mainly because he felt “rejected by soci- else’s decisions. It’s all about respect.” landers I’ve had these views put forward. “It ety” and “isolated in a predominately ‘straight’ “I think like all things,” said Psychiatric Nurse, violates the natural moral order set by God, it’s community.” Jack is an OFSTED social care Glen, “education is at the heart of things, edu- against the bible,” and, “Man and woman were inspector and an ‘inclusion offi cer’ for two cation and just having a bit of humanity and churches where he offers support about sexu- acceptance of people.” THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR Driving to work, a gentleman had to swerve to avoid a box that fell out of a truck in front of him. Seconds later, a policeman pulled him over for reckless driving. Fortunately, another offi cer had seen the car- ton in the road. The policemen stopped traffi c and recovered the box. It was found to contain large upholstery tacks. “I’m sorry sir,” the fi rst trooper told the driver, “but I am still going to have to write you a ticket.” Amazed, the driver asked for what. The trooper replied, “Tacks evasion.” While sports fi shing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the over- WUZZLE turned craft. Spotting an old beachcomber standing on the shore, the A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an tourist shouted, “Are there any ‘gators around here?!” interesting way. The object is to try to fi gure out the well-known saying, “No,” the man hollered back, “they ain’t been around for years!” person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent. “Feeling safe, the tourist started swimming leisurely toward the shore. Answers at the bottom of page About halfway there he asked the guy, “How’d you get rid of the ‘ga- FUN QUOTE tors?” “We didn’t do nothin’,” the beachcomber said. Karma is like a rubber band. You can “The sharks got ‘em.” only stretch it so far before it comes My Mother taught me HUMOUR... “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.” back and smacks you in the face. TIME TO REBOOT - Going back to 16 May Famous Birthdays 1985: Two South Wales miners were jailed for life for the murder of taxi driver 16 May - 22 May David Wilkie during the miners’ strike the previous November. Mr Wilkie was Megan Fox (27) killed when a block of concrete was thrown down on his car from a bridge as he US Actress - 16 May drove a miner to work in South Wales. There were emotional scenes at Cardiff Crown Court as Dean Hancock and Russell Shankland, both 21, were sentenced George Strait (61) after the jury had deliberated for nearly seven hours. Country Singer - 17 May

2001: The Labour Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, punched a protester who threw an egg at Cher (67) him during a visit to Rhyl in north Wales. The undignifi ed brawl happened as the Labour deputy US Singer - 20 May stepped off the so-called Prescott Express campaign bus. Television pictures clearly showed Mr Mr T (61) Prescott aiming a left jab at a man after being hit on the side of the face by an egg. The two men US Actor ( A Team) - 21 May were then involved in a scuffl e before the police intervened. PEOPLE DID YOU KNOW... BOOKS • In the US, Americans eat about 18 acres of pizza a day 1. Catcher in the • Dutch, on average are the tallest people Rye • India has never invaded any country in her history 2. To Kill a • The tradition of brides carrying a bouquet of fl owers Mockingbird started with the brides trying to hide their body odor 3. Not a Penny • The parachute was invented by DiVinci in 1515 More, Not a • If you keep a Goldfi sh in the dark room, it will eventu- Penny Less ally turn white Farima Bahrami •Dalmatians are born without spots If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we •There are about 540,000 words in the English language

can do) and your top 3 - it could be your top 3 movies, songs, books or and growing

Skinny Dipping Skinny 6. Parakeets . 5 cars. It could be your top 3 places on St Helena, or top 3 achievements. jobs between

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SOLUTIONS print 1 per week! Email: [email protected] with subject heading, top 3. WUZZLE 16 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

St Helena Magistrates’ ST HELENA GOVERNMENT Corporate Finance is seeking to recruit 9 May 2013 Court a Postman/woman to work in their Cus- tomer Service section.

CALVIN IVAN JOHN (38) of New Bridge had been judged to The successful candidate will be respon- be such that he could not be made to understand the proceedings. sible for the collection, delivery and sort- The Court, using special procedures, had heard all the evidence ing of international and local post. The available. The Court had made a special fi nding to the effect that successful applicant will also be respon- Mr John had in fact caused a breach of the peace. The Court was sible for the safe delivery of stamps and satisfi ed that arrangements were now to be put in place to teach collections of monies from the sub post Mr John the Makaton signing system. Mr John was therefore dis- offi ces and report to the Postal Offi cer. charged under conditions that he should keep the peace and be of good behaviour and further that he should appear at St Helena Salary for the post is Grade B, commencing at £5,148 per Magistrates’ Court on 7th November 2013 for the purpose of re- annum, but the successful applicant may be required to serve view of this order. initially on the training grade A, point 10, if the full job requirements are not met. DWAYNE KEITH OSBORNE (37) of Gerancy House, Half Way had pleaded guilty to driving while being close to three times the Closing date for applications is 24 May 2013. prescribed limit. The case had been adjourned to obtain a Pre- Sentence Report. After hearing signifi cant personal mitigation Mr For further information please view the SHG website or the Osborne was sentenced to a probation order for 12 months (a con- notice board in the foyer of the HR Directorate, at the Castle, dition of which was that he carry out 60 hours unpaid work in the Jamestown. Alternatively, for further details regarding the community) with £15.00 costs. Mr Osborne was disqualifi ed from duties of the post, interested persons can contact the Assistant driving for the period of 18 months in view of his particularly high Postmistress, on telephone number 2629. reading. Application forms are available from Human Resources and CLAYTON CARLYN YON (23) of Half Tree Hollow pleaded the Customer Service Centre. guilty to driving whilst 50% over the prescribed alcohol limit. Mr Yon was fi ned £100.00 with £15.00 costs and disqualifi ed from Barbara A George (Mrs) Assoc CIPD driving for the minimum period of 12 months. Director of Human Resources 14 May 2013

Jewellery Design Trainee

Enterprise St Helena in partnership with the Adult and Vocaonal Educaon Service and G-Unique Designs is oﬀering an excing opportunity for a movated and creave individual who has a genuine enthusiasm for beaded and/or hand- craed jewellery and is willing to learn new skills in the art of beaded jewellery-making.

Areas of responsibility will include; x assisng in creang beaded jewellery ulizing a wide variety of media and techniques x providing assistance with retail dues and customer service at the G-Unique Business Unit x assisng with preparing and aending G-Unique jewellery pares

We are looking to engage two trainees for a period of 12 months to undertake up-skilling in Jewellery Design. Potenal applicants will be paid at a rate of £1.45-£2.30ph (depending on your age) for approximately 21 hours a week in which work days will include Saturdays and upon successful compleon you will receive a bonus of £100. If you are between the ages of 16 and 26, have always wanted to gain some experience in this ﬁeld you are invited to apply. For more informaon contact Giselle Richards on Tel 3935, e-mail [email protected] or Kirsty Joshua at ESH on Tel 2920.

Applicaon forms can be collected at the Educaon Learning Centre, Jamestown. Applicaons will need to be completed and submied to Cynthia Benne at the ELC by no later than Wednesday 22nd May 2013.

THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 17 CHILDREN APPLE MAZE Find your way from start to ﬁ nish throught the apple maze

DOT TO DOT Fill in the missing letters to

MISSING LETTERS name the animals

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Answers Missing Letters Letters Missing 18 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD DATES FOR YOUR DIARY FOR VACANCY FOR CARE INCOME TAX 2013 ASSISTANTS

LEARNING DISABILITIES • 30 June: Annual Self Assessment Tax Return due SECTOR (Self employed, business & company) • 31 July: Annual Self Assessment Tax Return due The Health and Social Welfare (Employee’s) Directorate has a vacancy for Please note: Care Assistants to work within If you are required to meet any of the above dates the Learning Disabilities Sector. and fail to do so or if you are required to fi le a Tax The salary grade for this post is Return and DO NOT penalties will be imposed. Grade B commencing at £5148 Failure to lodge any return or declare any income per annum. will result in a non-lodgement penalty of £100 plus £10 per month it remains outstanding. For further information about the duties of the post, interested persons are asked to contact Mrs Brenda If you are receiving income and are unsure if you Miller, Acting Head of Learning Disabilities on should complete a Tax Return you should contact telephone numbers 4414 or 3343. us now. Application forms, which are available from the If you need a Tax Return you may collect one from Human Resources and Health and Social Welfare the Tax Offi ce or Customer Service Centre. Directorates should be completed and submitted to If you require any help, the staff can be contacted the Director Health & Social Welfare by Thursday, on telephone number 2287 or you can visit the 23 May 2013. offi ce at the new Customs Building at the wharf. Alternatively we can visit you at your workplace or C A George (Mrs) home to assist you with your tax requirements. Ar- Director of Health & Social Welfare rangements can also be made for appointments out 13 May 2013 of the normal working hours.

Nominations needed for Certifi cate and Badge of Honour, and Acts of CAR FOR SALE Bravery Awards Nominees are currently being sought for the Ford Fiesta 1.6 Sport Certifi cate and Badge of Honour Awards. These awards are available for Governors to award Zetec engine, Petrol, 2 door to their public servants for loyal and valuable service worthy of recognition or, in the case of other persons, 2 years old for their loyal and meritorious conduct that has provided exceptional benefi t to the people of St Helena. The Certifi cate and Badge of Honour awards will 10,000 miles (approx.) be presented later this year. Up to six awards can be made at any one time. Blue Nominations are also needed for the Acts of Bravery Award. Air conditioning, electric Nominations should ideally be made to recognise Acts of Bravery that have taken place since the last windows, alloys call for nominations in 2012. Nomination forms for the 2013 awards are avail- £12,250 able from the Acting Deputy Chief Secretary, Derek Henry, 1 Main Street and should be completed and returned in a sealed envelope marked “CONFIDENTIAL” to the “Secretary, Honours Contact: Tony on 4153 (eve) Committee” at 1 Main Street by 14 June 2013. For more information please contact Mr Derek Henry, or email: [email protected] Acting Deputy Chief Secretary on telephone number 2598. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD The recently completed Customs Building provides a new Landmark feature on the Jamestown Wharf and The Property Division is offering the vacant units to rent. The potential retail unit offers an landscaped open space that could be used as a sit out area. The kiosk offers an office space within this building. UNITS TO RENT The measurements are:

Kiosk 2 : 8.40m² or 95 square feet Retail unit : 8.40 m² or 95 square feet

The units will be offered on an open tender basis and the closing date for rental bids will be 4pm on the 31st May 2013. All requests for further information and to inspect the premises should be made to Gina Henry at the Property Division, Environment & Natural Resources New stock now in dresses, T shirts, & T Directorate, Essex House, Jamestown. includes children’s shirt sets. Legging sets, casual Tel: 2270 Email: [email protected]

Mobile Banking May 2013

Bank of St Helena would like to advise the public that Mobile Banking will take place again as of Wednesday, 22 May 2013, in the following areas:

Cashiers Office at ANRD Scotland Wednesday 22 May, 9:30 - 1:00pm HTH Supermarket Friday, 24 May, 9:30 - 1:00 Longwood Supermarket Friday, 31 May, 09.30 - 2:30pm

Save yourself the trip into Jamestown, have all your bills paid, make a withdrawal or a deposit, request the balance of your account, set up your standing order, submit your remittance requests, you can even open a new account. Statement Prints are also available

All of this and much more from your nearest Mobile Banking Station..

H e a d O f f i c e : M a r k e t S t r e e t · J a m e s t o w n · S t . H e l e n a · S o u t h A t l a n t i c · S T H L 1 Z Z Tel: +290 2390 · Fax: +290 2553 · e-mail: [email protected] Established and regulated in St. Helena under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008 and the Bank of St. Helena Ordinance, 2003 20 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

St Helena’s Day 2013! We will be Open on Tuesday 21st May for Traditional Afternoon Tea Haven’t experienced 2onMain before? This is your chance to come and see fellow Saints taking advantage of up-skilling in hospitality, showcasing their potential. Menu at £6.oo Per Person Sandwiches Cakes & Cookies Scones Jam & Cream Assorted Teas & Coffee from 12 pm to 4pm The Restaurant will be closed Thursday 23rd May 2013

We look forward to hearing from you for reservations No2 Main Street, Jamestown, St Helena Tel: 2110

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to be part of an BEDRROOMO extraordinary island ATION (Expressions of Interest are invited by 31st July 2013) The island of St Helena is soon to become the oldest new tourism destination with the island’s first airport due to be operational in early 2016. This creates opportunities for hotel operators and developers of all sizes to invest in existing buildings and green field sites. This is the most exciting and important period of St Helena’s history and an opportunity not to be missed.

For more information about investment and development potential contact Stuart Planner, Enterprise St Helena. Tel: +290 2920 Email: [email protected] www.investinsthelena.biz | www.sthelenatourism.com THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD

Saint currently resident on St Helena If you are a www.surveymonkey.com/s/SaintsIsland Pick up a hardcopy of the survey from the Tourist Office. Please Office. Tourist Pick up a hardcopy of the survey from Office. Tourism return completed forms back to the $WWKH6W+HOHQDӂV'D\FHOHEUDWLRQVRQ7XHVGD\VW0D\WKHUH ZLOOEHDWHDPFRQGXFWLQJWKHVXUYH\6XUYH\VFRPSOHWHGRQWKH GD\ZLOOHQWHUDSUL]HGUDZWRZLQD YRXFKHUIRUGLQQHUDW RQ0DLQ7UDLQLQJ5HVWDXUDQW Complete the survey online (not usually resident on St Helena) YOU can help shape St Helena’s air service

, Tel: + 290 2158 Tel: Saint living overseas St Helena Saints the most extraordinary place on earth https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SaintsOverseas If you are a We would welcome hearing your views on how the introduction of flight We connections may impact on your travel plans. Please take a few minutes to undertake survey into how the numbers of people travelling to and from St Helena may develop when the airport opens in 2016. Any answers you provide will be treated in the strictest confidence. 22 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD The (St Helena) Cancer Support and Awareness Group expresses their sincere thanks to everyone here on St Helena and offshore on: the RMS, Ascension Island, the Falkland Islands, United Kingdom and South Africa for their continuous moral and fi nancial support. Your gen- SAMS erous giving in “cash and or kind’ towards the annual fund raising activities and throughout the year, together with your donations paid into the charity’s bank account, made it possible to achieve the following: RADIO 1 I. Fulfi l one of its initial, long term aim. To fi nancially assist the Public Health medical service to acquire some form of technical diagnostic equipment for our hospital (the Laparoscopic 102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz camera and surgical equipment.) Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh II. Purchase and produce cancer related information leafl ets for public awareness in the Public Health clinical outlets around the island. CONTACT THE SHOW III. Provide fi nancial support, as and when necessary, to known cancer patients, survivors and To reach the Radio 1 team, call 2727, or email: their families including medical referrals on overseas treatment. [email protected] Preliminary plans are in hand for this fi nancial year’s round of fundraising events to boost the You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just visit the SAMS website, www.sams.sh, click the Face- chairty’s funds. book link at the top right of every page. The ‘Lady’s Night’ held at the Kingshurst on 21 April, kick started the events this year. This was a very enjoyable and successful event, organised entirely by the Kingshurst committee. St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at Thank you to Debbie and all the members of the committee, together with anyone who sup- 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm & 7pm ported and contributed in any way to the success of the evening. Saturday news: 9am & 12noon An important date for your diary is the annual October Fund Raising and Awareness week, planned to take place from Thursday, October 10th to Wednesday 16th 2013. Details to fol- Monday to Friday low. Prior to this event, a Coffee Morning has been scheduled for Saturday, 29th June. An- SUNRISE 7 to 10am other date for your diary. Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News In February the draw for the ‘Grand Raffl e’ took place. The results were as follows: 12pm: St Helena News, public service announcements ITEM WINNER and notice board. Locally made chest of drawers Tony Duncan, Longwood Health Grill Karen Isaac, Half Tree Hollow AFTERNOON DRIVE 4 to 7pm Coffee Maker Sue-Ellen Henry, Longwood Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and 4 Slice Toaster Ashton Yon, Nr. Prince’s Lodge trivia. includes: 5pm St Helena News Stand Mixer Stephanie Crook, Trap Cott 7pm: St Helena News, public service announcements and notice board. Mini Chopper Graham Sim, Enfi eld Lodge Omelette Express Taylor Duncan, Sandy Bay 2nd CHANCE SUNDAY Veg/Meat Steamer Edith Dollery, New Ground SAMS ‘Top Tunes’ throughout the day mixed with a Cadbury Rose chocs Dawn O’Dean, Thompson’s Hill selection of interviews and Radio 1 guests this week. Small white cabinet John MacRitchie, Hunt’s Bank Embroidered voile Diana Benjamin, The Briars GOSPEL FM Red wine Kerisha Stevens, St Pauls Thursday 16 May, 7.30 - 9.30pm Non alcoholic wine Brandon Harris, St Pauls Presented by John Moyce, 30 minutes of childrens’ Non alcoholic wine Tegan Peters, Half Tree Hollow feature followed by 90 mins of gospel music All prizes were donated. Thanks to the donors and those who bought and sold tickets. RADIO SPORTS ARENA So many families have been touched - in one way or another - by the terminal illness of the Monday 20 May, 10:30-11:00, review of the week’s cancer disease, hence the empathy, and overwhelming support and generosity this charity sporting action, local & international. Repeats will be on Monday at 3.30pm and Tuesday at 12.15pm receive from the public. On behalf of the CAncer Support and Awareness Group (Colin, Sandra, Olive, Marlene, Man- dy, Nicholas), and all those who have received help from this charity - thank you. May God THE CHART SHOW bless you as you continue to support this charity. Wednesday 22 May, 10.30 - 11am Presented by Helen Wallis. Catch up on the latest chart music. Repeats will be on Wednesday 3.30pm and Joy George, Thursday 12.15pm. Secretary (St Helena) Cancer Support and Awareness Charity. ROOTS, ROCK & REGGAE Wednesday 22 May, 7.30 - 9pm Presented by Ian Jones. A mixture of great sounds SAMS ADVERTISING RATES themed around 70’s rock and reggae. Maximum Reach with The Sentinel and Radio 1 Repeated on Friday at 2.30pm At SAMS we have been constantly developing the quality and reach of both The ELECTION WATCH Sentinel and Radio 1, both locally and internationally. The combination of either or both Friday after the 10am News. A weekly political current affair show with now provides advertisers with a modern, vibrant and professional platform from which the Sentinel team, leading up to the general to reach customers or engage with a wider audience. Our basic rates for advertising: elections in July. Radio 1: min £10 for initial ad listing (2 days) Additional radio advertising days, £4 per day Sentinel rates: 1/4 page £10, 1/2 page £20, full page £40. Classifi ed and enhanced BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS classifi ed options available at £4 and £6 respectively. 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. Signifi cant discounts available on newspaper advertising for registered island charities. 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz For further enquiries please call on 2727 or email, [email protected] THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 23 CHURCH NOTICES At last the time came to return home. But now DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA the father turned to his son, and said, "I've been The Cathedral Parish of St Paul thinking, and I'm sure we've been trying to do Sunday 19 May Pentecost Sunday FaithMatters the impossible. We've been trying to please 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral everyone, but what we've actually managed to 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Cathedral Bishop Richard Fenwick do is to please no one! I tell you what: on the 3.30 p.m. Eucharist, St Peter Trust the commonsense God gives you way home, we'll both take it in turns to ride.... Thursday 23 May and we'll completely ignore what people say. 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, Arabia An old Eastern story tells If we do that, at least we'll manage to do the Sunday 26 May Trinity Sunday of a man, his son and their job at hand - and get something right at the 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral donkey who set out for same time! ...So that is just what they did. And 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St Andrew their local market town. At not only did they have a good journey, but they 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist, fi rst, the man sat astride the got everything done that needed to be done - St Helena & The Cross donkey and his son walked and they enjoyed their journey as well! 5.30 p.m. Choral Evensong, Cathedral beside him. As they trav- elled, they passed two The Parish of St James men, and they heard one It seems to me that we should be quite clear Sunday 19 May Pentecost Sunday of them comment: "That about what we believe to be right, and then 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James man should be ashamed of himself, letting his stick to our principles - whatever the endless Wednesday 22 May young son walk while he rides." So the father "good advice" that will always be forthcom- 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James got off, lifted his young son onto the donkey, ing... and goodness knows, sometimes there Thursday 23 May and he walked himself. are as many different opinions as people to 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with Healing, St John offer them! Sunday 26 May Trinity Sunday A little further they passed an elderly couple 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James - and they heard one say disagreeably to the As Christians we're faced with tough moral 7.00 p.m. Evensong, St John other, "Just look... I don't know what the decisions many times in our lives, and as youngsters are getting up to these days. The Christians we need to ask God's advice in Parish of St Matthew young ride in comfort, and the aged walk!" On the quietness of our prayers. If he directs our Sunday 19 May Pentecost Sunday hearing this, the son immediately dismounted minds to what seems to be good and reason- 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, St Matthew and walked with his father beside the donkey. able - then, for goodness sake let's trust Him.... 11.00 a.m. Eucharist, and the commonsense that He gives us. Many Levelwood Community Centre Thus they went on for another mile or so, but may think (and say) otherwise. But that's up 7.00 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Mark then they passed a man and his wife coming to them! Tuesday 21 May from the market. Both were sweating under BAHA’I FAITH 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mark heavy loads, and both looked cross. The man www.sthelenabahai.org Sunday 26 May Trinity Sunday said to his wife, "Have you ever seen anything BAHA’I CENTRE 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St Matthew so absurd? There they are with a perfectly Gumwoods Seventh Day Adventist strong and healthy donkey, and yet both of DEVOTIONAL MEETING them are walking!" Thursday 16TH. May 2013 Saturday 18th May 8pm. 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School A little further on, after considering what they ALL ARE WELCOME 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service had overheard, the father stopped the donkey, “They whose hearts are warmed by the 2:00- 3:00pm - Pathfi nder Programme and after lifting his young son on he also got energizing infl uence of God’s creative love --- on himself. By now they were near the town, Monday 20th May recognise in every human face a sign of His Bible Study at home of Pam and Lionel Joshua. and this time they were stopped by a bossy refl ected glory.” Baha’i Writings man who looked them up and down and said, "You two should be ashamed of yourselves. Wednesday 22nd May Activities at the Army this weekend 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church Two perfectly healthy people with good legs.... and there you are - taking advantage of a poor Sunday 19th May 2013 Thursday 23th May helpless animal!" JAM CLUB at the Half Tree Hol- 7:00pm- Bible Study at Harford. low Hall at 10am. Bring along a Such was the sharpness of the man's tone, and friend…it’s too good to keep to ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND his authority that both father and son were yourself. For more information, contact Pastor Clack Tel overcome with guilt. At once they got off the PRAISE & WORSHIP Service at the Half Tree No. 2267 , Email: [email protected] donkey's back. Each looked at the other, and Hollow Hall at 6.30pm. Fellowship tea after the both were totally perplexed. None of it made service. All are welcome. any sense... If the father rode the donkey, it Monday 20th May was wrong! If the son rode the donkey, that There will NOT be any Mums & Toddlers due was wrong too! If neither of them rode, then to Public Holiday. even that was wrong! And... if both of them Tuesday 21st No Home League due to Public Holiday. rode, well, that was VERY wrong! Wednesday 22nd May Prayer meeting & Bible study at the Half Tree This left just one logical thing to do - and that Hollow Hall at 7.30pm. All are welcome. was that they should both simply carry the donkey! And this is what they did... right into There is always a warm welcome for you at the centre of the town. But when the people in the Salvation Army. the market saw what was happening, the poor If you would like to know more about The father and his son were followed with jeering, Salvation Army’s activities, contact Lt. shouting, and hoots of laughter. Coral Yon on telephone nos 2703/4358. 24 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS Child safeguarding comes under the microscope “I don’t feel there is a lot of sexual activity with children. St Helena is an incredibly safe place.” damage. It will be information that potentially past seven years. Mike Sheath and Adrian wo members of the Lucy Faithful Founda- T could be accessed, but we would have to look Todd from the Lucy Faithful foundation will tion are here for two weeks to work on DfID’s at the circumstances of why people wanted to assess the island’s child protection procedures. child safeguarding programme. They will know.” There won’t be a formal accreditation but if be working with the ‘Safeguarding Children DfID has been supporting child safeguarding warranted, an endorsement that St Helena has Board’ whose membership includes Public initiatives in the overseas territories for the processes in line with the UK. Health, Social Services, Education, New Ho- rizons and the Police. We asked Chief of Police, Peter Coll if there is a problem of child abuse on St Helena. “No, I wouldn’t say there is. People would be aware that a number of offenders have been arrested and found guilty and serving time in our pris- ons. They don’t tend to be strange crimes, they tend to be crimes where people form inappropriate relationships with young people. Generally speaking, younger girls and older men and obviously that’s criminal.” The Chief added, “I don’t feel there is a lot of sexual activity with children. St Helena is an incredibly safe place. These are offences that sadly go on throughout the world.” Youngsters loitering at night in the Castle Gar- dens is an issue highlighted by the Board. “We have a pro-active police operation,” said the Chief. Senior education offi cers have been out and seen fi rsthand and spoken to these youths. “Perhaps they might be getting hold of some alcohol. We need to deal with that and address those issues. We treat it from a number of angles, it’s not just the Police’s responsibility.” One of the Board’s main achievements is gain- ing public confi dence in reporting offences. “Witnesses and victims feel confi dent enough to come forward and talk to Social Services, the Police and the schools. They can come forward and be taken seriously,” said Mr Coll. The police are soon to introduce a sex offenders register. “We have to be careful, certainly in the UK some people take a very hostile view and might go around and cause harm and

announced in the Budget and it was thought EXCO MEETING OF 14 MAY 2013 to be against the public interest to delay the matter further. Councillors agreed to the increase, to be retrospectively applied from 1 consideration of this until the new Council. April 2013. Specifi c details on the increases ExCo sat this morning to consider a rela- We then looked at a paper which sought ap- will be provided by the Directorate of Health tively light agenda, which is to be expected proval to bring into force provisions which and Social Welfare. given purdah conventions. Only those items create the new Land Development Control The fi nal paper was administrative and sought of agreed policy and considered urgent are Authority and the Land Development Appeals to approve the addition of Sweden to the list being placed on the ExCo agenda. This is re- Tribunal. This allows the bodies to be con- of countries where Medical Practitioners fl ected in the reduced number of ExCos that sulted about draft Regulations. There will be could be registered and so legally practice in will sit over the election period. This is the the necessary checks and balances during this St Helena. The new Clinical Director is reg- fi rst ExCo I have chaired since the substan- election period. If there are any parts of the istered in Sweden, so it is timely that this be tive Governor left the lsland on 22 April. Regulations which require stakeholder consul- brought into force prior to his arrival on the We started off with a paper seeking approval tation, these parts will not be embarked upon Island. The Councillors were content to ap- for an application for development permis- during purdah. Councillors agreed to the pro- prove this change to the Medical Practitioners sion for the proposed conversion of Sundale visions being brought into force. Regulations. House into a Prison. It was a constructive ExCo then considered whether Social Secu- Having started at 09.30 we were able to con- discussion with a number of points made. I rity Regulations should be brought into force clude our business at 11.15. was advised by Members that they believed which would provide for an interim increase in Owen O’Sullivan that they should not make a decision on this Income Related Benefi ts and the Basic Island Acting Governor during the purdah period and wished to delay Pension. This increase had been previously 14 May 2013 THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 25 SNIPPET/NOTICE BOARD NEW PROGRAMMING FOR SAMS RADIO 1 SAMS Radio 1 has been rocking the air- Simon Benjamin on the Monday Afternoon Drive show waves with the sounds of four new radio programmes: The top 20 chart show with Helen Wallis, Radio Sports Arena, Election Watch and Second Chance Sunday. Last week Helen premiered the top 20 chart show with Sharon Henry, playing all the latest hits off the UK charts. Not only did the show feature great tunes but it was fi lled with interesting snippets about the tracks and the art- ists. The new programme will be aired every Wednesday at 10:30am. Helen said about the show, “It is very exciting to hear the up to date chart music every week and keep St Helena connected to what’s happening in the music world.” The show is repeated on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday lunchtime after the 12 o’clock news and during Second Chance Sun- day. Also featuring every Monday at 10:30am is Radio Sports Arena. Catch up with all the latest sport news, international and local and hear what our presenters and guest speakers have to say about the world of sports. The programme is repeated on Monday at 3:30pm and Tuesday on the show will be interviews and comments an interview through the week or you just need at 12:15pm. from people in the political arena. The pro- a second chance to hear it? Now every Sunday Election Watch is a weekly political current gramme is aired every Friday after the 10am a selection of interviews from the previous affairs show with The Sentinel team, leading news. week will be played in full amongst the usual up to the general elections in July. Featuring An additional highlight to the week is Second music mix. Chance Sunday. Ever feel like you’ve missed Vacancy Stewardess RMS St Helena FOR SALE Main Duties: A RED SPORTS VAUXHALL ASTRA Cleanliness and orderliness of Personal accommodation and MK 3 CAR IN GOOD CONDITION. other crew areas; Cleanliness and Servicing of INSURED AND ROAD WORTHY UNTIL Passenger cabins; JUNE AND OCTOBER 2013 Dining Salon duties including silver service; Drinks Service; RESPECTIVELY. Storing Duties; Handling of baggage ALSO FOR SALE ARE THE Any other general duties as directed by the Hotel FOLLOWING ITEMS TO FIT A Services Offi cer. Start date: VAUXHALL ASTRA 8th June 2013 for training/overlap Salary, Terms and Conditions: • PISTON RINGS X 4 Upon application • BIG END BEARING X 1 Applications: Please forward covering letter and CV as follows: • CON ROD BEARING X 1 -St Helena applicants to Solomon’s -Onboard applicants to the HSD onboard • 1 WINDSCREEN TO FIT A - All other applicants to Tanya Price at BSM, VAUXHALL ASTRA MK 4 email: [email protected] or fax +44 1624 687280 Previous applicants need only confi rm if they are still INTERESTED PERSONS CAN CON- interested, initially there is no need to resubmit a CV Closing date: 31st May 2013 TACT ALFREDA YON ON TELEPHONE NUMBER 4540 AFTER 5PM. 26 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL SNIPPETS & NOTICE BOARD ‘Long may Ascension’s fl ag fl y proudly over us.’ Penelope Bennett (front page picture), cur- Ascension Island get their own fl ag rently on holiday from Ascension Island, showed off the brand new Ascension fl ag that sermon by Rev Squadron Leader Alex Hobson Penelope told The Sentinel, “I really like the was offi cially unfurled last Saturday at a spe- followed. The honour of raising the fl ag went fl ag, my favourite part are the turtles.” Pe- cial ceremony 700 miles away. to Brian “Dutch” Lawrence, Mervyn Isaac and nelope was born on Ascension and works at The fl ag features the Ascension Island Crest, Douglas “Auggie” Augustus, three of the Is- the AIG Post Offi ce. She likes the “chilled out the Green Turtle, volcanic landscape, seabirds land’s longest serving residents. Douglas was life” on Ascension, saying, “it’s my home.” and endemic plants. also celebrating his 50 anniversary of arriving Penelope is on holiday with her partner Philip, Outside the Ascension Island Government on Ascension. but says her holiday is going by too fast. She is building (former Islander Building) in George- Once the fl ag was raised, the crowd erupted enjoying seeing her family again; parents Jim- town, the capital of Ascension, a crowd had with applause. The Offi ce of the Administra- my and Joyce Bennett and brother Anthony gathered for a short ceremony led by the is- tor commented: ‘Long may Ascension’s fl ag and his family. land’s Administrator, Colin Wells. A short fl y proudly over us.’

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Sharon Henry, SAMS told us more, “contact with Global Fish goes entifi c evidence and data from fi sh catches.” back some time to 2010 when they contacted What will the information be used for? the then SHDA (St Helena Development “We’ve been trying to explore off shore fi sh- A fi shing licence was issued by SHG on 5 Agency). Darren White the main operator vis- ery ourselves. We have had some vessels like April 2013 to Global Fish of South Africa for ited in late November 2010 on a fact fi nding the ‘Portzic’ and the ‘Atlantic Rose’ and at one fi shing vessel ‘Southern Cross’. It is intended mission to meet with all stakeholders and to time the ‘John Melliss.’ These were only for for the 29 metre pole and line vessel to carry explain their ideas.” short periods. For some time we’ve been try- out a 3-6 month exploratory fi shing exercise ing to get a much larger vessel that we can get within St Helena’s waters. Fishing by the What will they be doing? “Their proposal is off shore but we are always coming up with Southern Cross in St Helena waters has been an exploratory fi shing exercise. They will be the obstacle that we are not sure of the sustain- legal since the 1st of May. By conditions of fi shing within the whole of our fi shing zone. ability of the fi shery source off shore. If we The onboard fi sheries observer will gather sci- were to invest in a larger vessel, do we know that the resource will be there all year long or how sustainable it is? With this fi shing venture we expect to get some idea of this.

“Within the international observer’s scientifi c capacity, he will be tagging, releasing and getting all the scientifi c data that we require. That will be fed into how we could take forward the off shore fi sheries development in future.”

It is expected that the Southern Cross will call at St Helena around the ﬁ rst week in June, from where it will start its exploratory journey.

At the end of the exercise and pending results, SHG will discuss with Global Fish whether a further fi shing licence needs to be Local fi shermen getting ready for a days work granted. the licence, the vessel is not allowed to fi sh within 30 miles from the island’s coastline. PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM – REVISED TIMETABLE SHG has appointed an experienced Interna- tional Fisheries Observer to work on board The trial bus system which began operation on 11 February 2013, operated by Joshua’s Tax- the vessel contracted by the Marine Resources is, has been provided with feedback from customers, and as a result a new, revised timetable Assessment Group (MRAG) in London. A will come into effect – from Wednesday 22 May 2013. data collection work plan has been drawn up The revised service will be more effi cient and convenient for users. New routes have been and agreed with Global Fish to ensure that the introduced including two late night departures from Donny’s at the weekend. Home to Duty fi shing efforts are spread throughout the wider transport will also be shorter from Levelwood, enabling a quicker journey into Jamestown. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and not tar- The least used journeys have also been removed, enabling a reduction of the subsidy required geted only on the seamounts. As part of this to run the transport system. fi shing exercise, Global Fish has also offered New timetables will be made available towards the end of this week, at the Tourist Offi ce, opportunities to St Helenians wanting to gain Solomon’s, the Library and the Customer Care centre. experience in offshore fi shing practices. SHG 14 May 2013 Senior Fisheries Offi cer, Gerald Benjamin, 28 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORT Jamestown Community Centre SKITTLES Six-a-side League Results, 2013 Season NEWS Terrence Lawrence Headlines: Bandits remain unbeaten but still trail Punishers, who beat close rivals Veterans, 06ͲMay BanditsͲ363 bt. SuperSport6Ͳ357 L.HSc. WendyPlatoͲ61 AnnAndrewsͲ65 on pin-fall. Ten teams enter the G.HSc. RbbertBedweelͲ67 TrisMoyceͲ65 9 - A - Side league which will L.HSp. WendyPlatoͲ13 AnnAndrewsͲ15 start on 10th. June. G.HSp. RbbertBedweelͲ15 LeonPlatoͲ15 Bandits went into their match TrisMoyceͲ15 on Monday attempting to con- Football: Ben Watson’s last-minute header tinue their unbeaten run. They HurricanesͲ346 bt. OldiesbutGoldiesͲ322 gave Wigan the FA Cup for the fi rst time in their achieved this in a close, match L.HSc. TaynaAugustusͲ53 PatriciaEssexͲ61 history as they provided one of the competi- beating Super Sport 6, 363 to G.HSc. DennyLeoͲ73 PeterWilliamsͲ58 tion’s great upsets by beating Manchester City G.HSp. DennyLeoͲ15 PeterWilliamsͲ12 357. As usual Bandits score at Wembley. sheet were littered with 60s 08ͲMay PunishersͲ351 bt. VeteransͲ319 Watson turned home Shaun Maloney’s corner with Robert Bedwell’s 67 being L.HSc. AndyTimmͲ56 ZenaPetersͲ51 to fl atten 10-man City, who had Pablo Zabaleta the highest. However, despite G.HSc. DavidReynoldsͲ80 CharlieYoungͲ69 sent off near the end. being 19 pins behind going into L.HSp. AndreaTimmͲ12 It was a deserved triumph for the Latics, for the last leg fi ghting 65s from G.HSp. DavidReynoldsͲ14 RoyThomasͲ9 whom Callum McManaman was outstanding, and completed a personal dream for chairman Ann Andrews and Trish Moyce YoungstersͲ313 bt. Wipes&ShakersͲ303 Dave Whelan, who broke his leg in the 1960 forced a close fi nish. In the sec- L.HSc. StaceyPetersͲ50 PennyBowersͲ55 fi nal. ond match, 73 from Denny Leo MelanieOsborneͲ50 But for City, it means a trophyless campaign helped to get Hurricanes back G.HSc. MarkWilliamsͲ67 RonnieLawrenceͲ53 and raises further questions over the future of to winning ways beating Oldies L.HSp. MelanieOsborneͲ16 PennyBowersͲ12 Roberto Mancini, who it is rumoured will be but Goldies 346 to 322. Patricia G.HSp. MarkWilliamsͲ17 replaced by current Malaga boss Manuel Pel- Essex with 61 top scored for FIXTURES: legrini in the summer. Oldies but Goldies. Wed. 22 May:- Who Cares v Fire Strikers On Wednesday, fi rst and sec- Mon. 27 May:- Super Sport 6 v Wipes & Shakers Cricket: New Zealand can press on with Plan A ond places on the league table and Oldies but Goldies v Who Cares for the fi rst Investec Test against England after faced off in a signifi cant game. Wed. 29 May:- Bandits v Fire Strikers and Hurricanes v Veterans scans cleared frontline seamer Tim Southee to With 80, which contained play at Lord’s. three 14 spares proved vital for Punishers taking on one of the new entrants, Fire Strik- Southee limped out of the tour match against as they beat Veterans 351 to 319. Another ers. The other debutants to the league, Young- England Lions at Grace Road with a sore left stat worth a mention was the 69 made by sters , will play Parttimers in the fi rst round toe two days ago and has since seen a specialist Charlie Young because it was scored with- of matches. Other fi rst round matches will see and undergone scans in London. out a spare. In the last match of the week, last year’s runners up, Woodpeckers take on Without him, the Kiwis would have had to rely Youngsters with the help of 67 from Mark Roller Belles, Never Readys play Alcometers on their two left-arm seamers Trent Boult and Williams, beat Wipes & Shak- ers by ten and Hazards v Who Cares. The team Knock Neil Wagner, who both impressed in the 0-0 pins. Penny Bowers top scored with 55 for Out will be arranged to be played during the stalemate against England in New Zealand two league. months ago, and fi t-again Doug Bracewell. Wipes & Shakers. Twenty-four-year-old Southee is their most Ten teams entered for the 9 A Side part of Ed note: league table omitted due to space re- tried-and-tested, however, with 24 Tests under the season and the league will start on 10th straints this week. his belt and coach Mike Hesson was able to June with last years champi- ons, Bandits announce that he will be available after all on Thursday. players must be paid members (Membership Fee – 50p). Registration Deadline: Friday 21st June. Tennis: Laura Robson brushed aside an injury- Entry Fee: £120 per team hit Venus Williams 6-3 6-2 to set up a second Tournament starts: Sunday 7th July round meeting with the American’s sister Ser- (Friendly on Sun 30th June) ena at the Internazionali d’Italia in Rome. To register a team, or show your interest in joining The British number one made light of diffi cult, a team please contact: blustery conditions to see off the former world VOLLEYBALL DISTRICT FIXTURES Claire Fowler on 3428 or Anya Richards on 2601 or number one, who was plainly struggling with Sunday 19th May 2013 (NOTE: amended start date) [email protected] the back injury that has blighted her season so Deadline for entry fee and outstanding membership fees We encourage women of all ages and abilities to far. is Friday 17th May. join in! But it was a fi ne performance from the 19-year- ROUND 1 old Robson, who showed no ill effects from her 2.15pm Half Tree Hollow Vs St Pauls The Women’s Sport Association is hosting a fi nal set collapse against Ana Ivanovic last week Umpires: Jamestown and District mixed Rounders Presentation Day for players from which cost her a place in the Madrid quarter- Organiser: Jamestown the Rounders League and District Tournaments of fi nals. 2012, on Sunday 9th June from 3pm (after District 2.45pm Jamestown Vs District Mixed Volleyball Final) Formula 1: Red Bull owner Dietrich Mate- Umpires: Half Tree Hollow and St Pauls Where: Prince Andrew School Organiser: St Pauls schitz has added his infl uential voice to the All Rounders and Volleyball players, along with growing criticism of this year’s Pirelli tyres. ROUNDERS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT 2013 their families and friends, are welcome to come Mateschitz’s concerns, however, are unsurpris- The Women’s Sports Association are currently reg- along and celebrate. ing given Red Bull have, for the most part, istering teams for Rounders League Tournament. BBQ and salads will be available at £5 per person struggled this year to get the best out of the Teams must consist of a minimum 6 players and by prebooking with payment to Jodi Joshua by Fri- rubber, despite the fact three-times champion maximum of 12 over the age of 15 years and all day 31st May. Sebastian Vettel again leads the championship. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 29 SPORT always class any rifl e as a weapon,” said Pat, 2010 and is another ever present on Tuesday eve- 5 Years - Still On Target “and it could be dangerous, but there’s always nings. “My highest is 99.4,” said Deirdre, “I’m continued from front page safety measures in place making it quite safe and still trying for the 100. The atmosphere is really enjoyable.” good here. I don’t regret joining the club thanks As well as the regular Tuesday evening shoot The club shoot using .22 target rifl es, using Rim- to Karen Ellick who convinced me to join. And nights, the club has been very active in provid- fi re shots on a 25 yard range. The targets are to anyone out there thinking about shooting, try ing organised sporting events in support of the lit up at the end of the range directly below the it out. It’s a fun game.” island’s youth groups, including the Girl Guides, newly installed customs footbridge. Beginners Pat told me about future plans for the club: “We Scouts and New Horizons. Friendly competi- or youngsters are allowed to use a sandbag for want to try keep the competitions going. Also tions have been a popular feature with many of support. this year, with Karen Ellick who is youth leader, the island organisations such as the fi re depart- Madolyn Andrews was shooting for the ‘Mean we want to encourage young people in, get them ment, Solomons and Bank of St Helena, as well Shooters’ on Tuesday evening. “It’s the excite- to form their own committee and run their own as crew teams from various visiting ships. ment of the gun going off,” said Madolyn. “My competitions.” The club currently has 20 full paying members, average is 93, but I’ve had some good moments The obvious question, who is the best shooter? however, non-members are always welcome to and bad.” “Well for a good average, Patrick Young, Kev- come along on any club night for a one-off shoot Kevin George is one of the long term members, in George and Nicky George are coming on by paying the £2 entrance fee and then £1.50 for a regular since the club reopened. “It’s really en- strong,” said Pat. “For the ladies, Deirdre Mag- 10 rounds of ammunition. (Full membership is joyable,” said Kevin. “You’re always competing gott, Karen Ellick, Cara Henry... they all do pret- £6 for a year). against yourself and others and striving for that ty good. Some nights they drop, other nights they Those unfamiliar with the sport might have res- high score.” do very well.” ervations knowing fi rearms are involved. “We Deirdre Maggott started shooting in November

Karen Ellick & Deirdre Maggott showing off their target scores for the night, 97.1 and 94 respectively

SHOOTINGNEWS Jamestown Riﬂ e Club Pat Henry, Chairman JTRC

This is quite an exciting time for the club as next week, 20 May 2013, will mark the fi ve year anniversary of its opening. Because of other planned functions a date will be set to celebrate later. Tonight, 14 May, all guns blazing again, with Wendy Plato completing her postponed shoot from 30 April, shooting 81 which secured the win and 2 points for her team, Trigger Happies with a fi nal total of 364.1. This match was against Mean Shooters who fi nished with 349. For Top Guns, Leroy Fowler settled his team’s match shoot with 90, gott shooting 94, Mario Coleman 94.2, Wendy Plato 88 and Karen which gave them a fi nal score of 357.1, not enough to prevent a loss to ‘Tricky Trigger’ Ellick 97.1, fi nishing with a winning score of 373.3 the Young Ones who fi nished with 364. giving them the 2 points. Their opponents, Snipers, managed a total Tonight’s shoot saw Sharp Shooters up against Mean Shooters. For Sharp of 359.1, compiled from Patrick Young 92, Kevin George 98.1, Eric shooters Arthur Clingham shot 92, Nicky George 91, Olive Williams 95, Constantine 86 and Mavis O’Bey 83. fi nishing with an overall total of 278, with Terri Clingham still to shoot. Another well entertaining night enjoyed by all. There will not be a Mean Shooters returned the following scores: Madolyn Andrews 95.1, competition shoot next week but on the 28 May 2013 will be Alarm Lexi Reynolds 85 and Pat Henry 99.1, for a total of 289.2 and also with Bells vs Top Guns, Mean Shooters vs Ebonies and Trigger Happies one more shooter still to shoot next week, keeping pressure on Terri. vs Alarm Bells. Have a relaxing week and Happy St Helena’s Day to Trigger Happies were on top form again this week with Deirdre Mag- all - enjoy!! 30 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORT St Helena Golf Club Report GOLF NEWS Week ending 12 May 2013 Contributed by Lawson Henry We welcomed two visitors, namely Christina De- Three players holed out in 2 to share the ball pool, marco and Ian McLeod to the club over the week- they were Raymond (Brim) Henry on the 5th, Rich- end. They played in Sunday’s competition. ard Wallis on the 9th (eagle 2) and Tony Green on On Saturday 10 players took part in the 18 hole the 11th. Congratulations to all the winners. Bogey. This game is played similar to a Stableford The fi nals in the singles knockout was competition but instead of a points system we use played between Jeffrey (Foxy) Stevens and plus and minus, plus for each hole where the score Lawson Henry with Foxy emerging as the is under par, minus when over and a square for winner, beating Lawson 3 up with two to go. par. The winner is determined by subtracting the Jeffrey is therefore our new Singles Knockout number of pluses from the minuses, each player is Champion, congratulations to you Foxy! awarded full handicap. Several more games were played in the dou- Four players returned scores of plus 1 and above, bles knockout. Brian (Fridge) Joshua and Law- they were Brian Fowler and Lawson Henry on son Henry beat Larry (Nails) Thomas and Colin plus 1, Ray Crowie on plus 3 and Gerald (Whis- Owen, Gerald (Whistler) George and Tony Green tler) George on plus 4. Gerald who is still keeping beat Brian Fowler and Brian (Peachy) Coleman, and his form was declared the winner and Ray, runner fi nally Joan Thomas and Peter Johnson beat Peter up. Only one player holed out in 2 to claim the Bagley and Arthur Francis. ball pool, that was Leon Crowie. Sadly we have had to report to the police that over the last three weeks some person or persons On Sunday 12th May, 19 players took part in the have been tampering with the facilities on the golf 18 hole stroke play (to the furrows) this meant that course. We have lost three new fl ag sticks and over play was to the original narrow fairways, making the weekend someone removed a tee box marker play that bit more diffi cult. Five players managed and threw it in the bushes. This was returned to to return scores in the sixties. Our veteran player the club by some unknown person who we would Cecil (Gigs) Thomas and Eric Roberts had a 69, like to thank for doing so. Another neighbour in Ray (Ghosty) Crowie, who seems to have found the area found one of the fl ag sticks thrown down his form lately, and Henzil Beard who has also the hillside adjoining the 8th fairway. been on form (both had 67, one under par), but We would like to appeal to the person or persons Richard Wallis, back on form after quite a long break was our responsible to stop this irresponsible behaviour. winner of Sunday’s hatchet man (nickname for the Handicap Secre- Competitions for next week is the Presidents Cup 18 hole stroke play tary) Richard Wallis, with a very credible net 65, which is a 36 hole stroke play, played over two days. three under par. I dare say that this calls for a re- Please sign up by Friday 17th May. duction in your handicap Richard? Ray Crowie Have a good week, stay safe and happy swinging! took the runner up spot after beating Henzil in the count back.

Basil Read 0 - 3 Axis continued from back page posed in possession. Their number four, Keegan Benjamin, epitomised this philosophy. Playing with great awareness he looked comfortable on the ball, and assured in the tackle. Along with midfi eld partner Thapelo, the pair provided much of the attacking impetus for Basil Read. The fi rst half petered out with Axis hanging on to their slender lead. During the half time break Axis replaced Luke Bennett and Deon Leo, suffering with back and hamstring problems respectively. Daniel Yon and Rico Yon came on forcing a reshuffl e of the team. An- selmo Pelembe moved from midfi eld to cover the void at the heart of Axis defence. Jeremy Constantine moved from left wing to partner D Yon in midfi eld with R Yon now on the left wing. Basil Read came out intent on fi nding an equal- iser. Axis had not offered much in the way of attack since going a goal up, and have their defence and goalkeeper to thank for keeping them in the game. Left back Benji Lawrence, was as committed as ever, pulling of a number off last ditch tackles and cutting of the supply continued on page 31 Axis’ captain, Simon Bennett Lucky from Basil Read THE SENTINEL Th ursday 16 May 2013 www.sams.sh 31 SPORT continued from page 30 ers claiming a hand-ball, the goal stood. The FOOTBALL RESULTS off crosses from Basil Read’s right wing. second goal was created by second half sub- Saturday 11 May Robert George was in inspired form between stitute Dalton George who unselfi shly squared Raiders 2 Rovers 2 the sticks. In the two matches so far, he has the ball for Stevens to tap in, following a mazy P Isaac C Benjamin already confi rmed himself as a contender for run that saw him go pass two defenders. G Phillips R O’Dean goalkeeper of the season. He’s quick off his Despite being on the end of a 3-0 loss Basil Harts 5 Crystal Rangers 0 line, committed, possesses safe hands and the Read played an attractive style of football, AJ Bennett (2) refl exes of a cat. George pulled off fi ve one and although I didn’t see their opening match M Williams (2) on one saves in the early stages of the second against Raiders, I’m told that Sunday’s per- R George half. In making his third save George suffered formance was a great improvement on their a rather painful injury to parts that cannot be season opening performance. The atmosphere Sunday 12 May mentioned. The determination shown to take brought to the plain by the team’s fans also de- Bellboys 1 Fugees 4 A Bennett D Leo (2) L Yon Basil Read 0 Axis 3 Scott Crowie (pen) Travoy Stevens (2) FOOTBALL FIXTURES Saturday 18 May, 1.30pm Wirebirds Raiders 3.30pm Crystal Rangers Basil Read Sunday 19 May, 1.30pm Rovers Bellboys 3.30pm Fugees Harts FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE Rico Yon on the ground after a boot to the face P W L D GF GA GD Pts Harts 22007166 up his place between the sticks following the serves a mention. Ruckus cheering and BBQ’s Fugees 21014134 injury, and complete two further brave saves are the order of the day for the team’s matches. Raiders 21013214 was impressive. However, it must be men- I caught up with Basil Read players, Thapelo, Wirebirds 11105053 tioned that two of his fi ve saves were actually Donny and Lucky after the match. Lucky la- Axis 21104223 sitters that the goal machine that is Kevin Hud- mented his team’s fi nishing, “our team per- Rovers 20022202 son should have scored. At times it looked formed very well but we couldn’t score,” he Bellboys 101014Ͳ30 easier for Hudson to score rather than miss. said. Both Thapelo and Lucky were looking Basil Read 202004Ͳ40 Persistence paid off for Axis and late in the forward to the next game. “It was a loss,” said C Rangers 2020010Ͳ10 0 second half Travoy Stevens put the game be- Donny, “but we will come back and try harder yond Basil Read’s reach. For the fi rst of his the next time.” FOOTBALL HOT SHOTS two goals he turned in a cross from the right “I guarantee we will win our next game,” add- Player Team Total wing. Despite protests from Basil Read’s played Thapelo. GregPhillips Raiders 2 ShaneStroud Harts 2 AJBennett Harts 2 MichaelWilliams Harts 2 DennisLeo Fugees 2 TravoyStevens Axis 2 JamieThomas Wirebirds 1 M(Kunya)Buckley Wirebirds 1 ChrisOwen Wirebirds 1 SanjayClingham Wirebirds 1 JordanYon Wirebirds 1 AnselmoPelembe Axis 1 PhillipIsaac Raiders 1 ClaytonBenjamin Rovers 1 RossO'Dean Rovers 1 RyanGeorge Harts 1 LiamYon Fugees 1 CristenYon Fugees 1 AnthonyBennett Bellboys 1 ScottCrowie Axis 1 Mark Williams in full fl ow for Axis League & hotshots table produced by The Sentinel. Results & fi xtures provided by SHFA 32 www.sams.sh Th ursday 16 May 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA Keegan Benjamin (Basil Read) holding off Axis’ midfi elder, Leroy Fowler AXIS WIN BATTLE OF THE NEW BOYS

17 GOAL WEEKEND Rico Yon leaving the fi eld af- AXIS, HARTS & FUGEES ter sustaining EACH TAKE 3 POINTS a facial injury son took advantage of this and got in behind Axis defence on a number BASIL READ 0 - 3 AXIS Sun 12 May 2013 - Match Report of occasions. However, he often lacked a good fi nal ball or his strike partner Donny, failed to produce a potent enough fi nish. S Bennett soon settled into the game and began to neutralise the threat of Hudson. “It Damien O’Bey, SAMS was a forced change,” said S Bennett of playing at right back, “Hudson is a lot taller than me but I think I matched him for pace.” Following a string of one on one saves from his goalkeeper, Robert The deadlock was broken after 20 minutes. Scott Crowie collected the George, number nine, Travoy Stevens, scored a second half brace to ball on the right side of Basil Read’s penalty area and was brought seal a 3-0 victory for a reformed Axis side against season ‘newbies’ down whilst running away from goal by Basil Read’s number seven, Basil Read. Petrus. Referee Alistair Buckley pointed to the penalty spot and Crowie Opening exchanges were lively, with Axis attacking the Red Hill end. picked himself up to dispatch his spot kick into the bottom left hand I’d say Basil Read just about edged the fi rst quarter. Axis captain, Si- corner. mon Bennett, was playing as a makeshift right back. S Bennett, nor- Despite conceding an early goal Basil Read remained calm and com mally a winger, took a while to adapt to his new position. Kevin Hud- continued on page 30