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Vol. 9,SENTINEL Issue 39 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Wednesday 23 December 2020 It’s Christmas time in the city

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January flight Lower Rupert’s back to digging underway “repatriation” instead of “charter”

due to new strain of more easily transmittable A new Isabel Peters Covid-19 whale in achieves Master of town Laws degree 2 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 3 OPINION ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS SENTINEL Census to take place in Lower Rupert’s Development: Digging underway Andrew Turner, SAMS Project), and governs how COMMENT February nitial pit-digging for the Lower construction in lower Rupert’s will Donna Crowie, SAMS I Andrew Turner, SAMS Rupert’s Development returned take place, in order to preserve/ Who doesn’t love this time every 10 years; however, this 2020 “no archaeological findings and consider the archaeological value of year? Decorations up, lights A full population and housing census comes just four years after no signs of contaminated soils,” of the area. flickering, the smell of Christmas census will take place in February. the previous. according to SHG. According to SHG, Connect lilies, the rich fruitcakes and the The census will gather a This is because the last census Rupert’s Valley is of cultural/ uncovered no archaeological crisp mince pies, school advent snapshot of data about the entire (2016) captured pre-airport historical significance most findings and no contaminated services, parades and the list will population of St Helena, including characteristics of the island. The notably for its thousands of soils. go on. how many people are living in St 2021 census aims to capture how ‘liberated African’ graves and SHG’s Programme Management I know Slade said they wish it Helena and aspects of residents’ related campsites. This area Unit (PMU) dug two further trial would be Christmas every day, things have changed since the lives (such as whether a house is airport has opened, as well as is set to undergo significant pits, each about 3 metres deep. but I don’t think so, once a year development work – the Rupert’s These were located opposite is good enough – though I bet the connected to the electricity grid, some of the impacts of Covid-19. what a resident’s religion is etc). The Statistics Office team is Development project – that will Hay Town House (built in 1862 kids would think differently. For see most of lower Rupert’s Valley as part of a scheme to start a me I just think we all should be The census will be delivered to still seeking enumerators to help all households on St Helena prior deliver the census, including converted into a container- new housing development in grateful that we can still host our handling facility with offices, the Crallan Report on island’s Rupert’s) and were dug in order Christmas celebrations. to Feb. 7. Forms will be collected helping others fill out the forms. one week later. Those interested can contact the warehouses and security fencing. heritage). to assess foundation conditions In this edition of The Sentinel for the container freight station you will see a few pages of The census is usually taken Stats Office at the Castle. As part of initial works for the Museum Director Adam Sizeland Christmas messages. It was development, Connect St Helena was onsite to conduct a watching and container storage yard that great to be part of this effort of last month dug two large “trial brief, which was part of an the project will see erected in the bringing families and friends a pits” in Lower Rupert’s in order archaeological method statement area. little closer, especially this year to find the existing sewerage for the development. The method SHG said that the Museum as loads of people had planned January flight back to connection locations. statement was introduced by Director again conducted on coming home to celebrate The pits were dug opposite the consultant archaeologist Dr Andy a watching brief, and “no the festive season with their Sea Rescue Facility, next to the Pearson (who was instrumental archaeology was uncovered families but with lockdowns and “repatriation” instead Rupert’s Wall (AKA Rupert’s in the unearthing of the Rupert’s and there were no signs of flight cancellations this couldn’t Lines – a listed monument under remains during the Airport contamination.” happen. of “charter” It has been one crazy year, so let’s hope the New Year brings Andrew Turner, SAMS Is there a xenophobic divide in St Helena? good health and happiness to everyone near and far. Emma Weaver, SAMS So the next thing is… What will The January charter flight will 2021 have in stall for us? now be used for repatriation Is there racism, xenophobia is perceived to be foreign; an accurate term to describe A quote I saw, which I thought purposes rather than as an open or something similar causing a 2) Perceived conflict between an what initially looks to be a long- was so fitting, said: charter flight, SHG announced divide within St Helena’s society? in-group and an out-group, [which] existent divide caused by social “A new year means new Monday. If so, what form does this take, may manifest in suspicion by the one and political frustrations. beginnings and fresh starts. SHG said its Incident Executive and how is it displayed? of the other’s activities, a desire to However, in its most recent If you can let go of the past, Group (IEG – similar membership SHG has not said whether the What are the underlying causes? eliminate their presence, and fear newsletter, the EHRC did say that freeing yourself of failures to ExCo) recommended this new Covid strain might affect St A research study, to be conducted of losing national, ethnic or racial “a deeper understanding of the and disappointments, you can decision, which was made “as a Helena’s arrivals procedures. by the St Helena Equality & Human identity. situation will enable the EHRC embrace a new perspective – a result of developments relating Charter flights, operated by Rights Commission (EHRC), will The EHRC said that initial to recommend actions for itself, fresh look at the future and all to the new coronavirus variant in Titan Airways and usually using seek to answer these questions. evidence shows certain sectors SHG and others to help reduce the the wonderful possibilities it the UK.” (See page 7 for information a Boeing 757-200 aircraft, have This study is being done because of the community have voiced divide, increase mutual respect holds. With the new year comes on the variant.) been the main passenger link the EHRC over the past five years increasing frustrations lately, and understanding between all 365 new and exciting days to As a repatriation flight, the only in and out of St Helena in 2020, has received, from both Saints due to international influences groups in society and over time mark your destiny.” people allowed to travel to St since the weekly Airlink flights and non-Saints, complaints of of things like the Black Lives reduce the problem.” I would like to end by wishing Helena will be returning residents were postponed earlier this year unfair treatment and/or racism. Matter movement but also due So, what do you think? Have each and every one of you a very (whose primary residence is St due to the pandemic. However, lately SHG officials – to local issues like the handling you experienced anything merry Christmas and a happy and Helena) and those arriving for Charter flights were initiated in including members of the Press of St Helena’s slave remains; the symptomatic of such a divide in peaceful New Year, and I hope work or essential business. April, and SHG first termed them Office and also seemingly the Governor’s police investigation society? you enjoy the festive season. SHG have said however “this “repatriation flights,” though Governor – in order to describe a into council; changes in Among other research will not include St Helenians later changed its language to perceived conflict between Saints quarantine rules; changes in the methodology, the EHRC is inviting returning for annual leave either either “repatriation charter and non-Saints have been using fishing industry; a perceived everybody on the island to share South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., from or via the UK.” flights” or “charter flights” the word “xenophobia” instead increasing divide between the their thoughts and experiences. The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, A further charter flight has been (though prior to this week, no of the word “racism”. rich and the poor; and the review The EHRC is accepting phone Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic booked for February 2021 but SHG announcement had been made Xenophabia in the Oxford of the immigration policy. calls, emails and drop-in visits at Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 has not said whether this flight about any of these changes in Dictionary is defined as: The EHRC said it is not yet its office within the PWD Yard of E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh will be affected. terminology). 1) The fear or hatred of that which sure whether “xenophobia” is the Castle. 4 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS Isabel Peters achieves Master of Public service employment questions Laws degree answered Emma Weaver, SAMS Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS and-a-half years undertaking Finally, Isabel completed a All questions from Cllr Gavin asked whether, when a TC role is distance learning alongside dissertation entitled “Challenging Ellick to the Chief Secretary localised, all qualified local people carrying out her full-time job. the EIA Process – to what end and Susan O’Bey, at the Dec. 11 formal are able to apply. “Although it was challenging what gain?” Legislative Council meeting, “The majority of posts that studying alongside a full-time “This was an area of particular focused on employment in the have been localised are part of job, I found the course really interest and is relevant to St public service. succession plans; and so there is enjoyable,” Isabel said. “The Helena,” she said, explaining her already an identified successor course was delivered by distance topic choice. “My dissertation How long are senior officials’ or designate who the public learning as guided self-study. Not examined the Environmental contracts? service is investing training and being able to physically access Impact Assessment (EIA) process The first asked what the policy development in, to allow them to a law library, all of my research and its legal framework, with and/or practice of SHG is in regard take on the role when ‘localised,’” was done online.” a focus on EIA as an enabler for to contract lengths for senior the Chief Secretary said. “In Isabel completed a mandatory stakeholder involvement and officials in local employment. this situation the post would Environment, Legal Control public participation, and how and The Chief Secretary answered: G. Ellick asked if SHG intends, not be advertised at the point & EU Regulations module as why this leads to legal challenges. “There are three types of under its new draft immigration of localisation, as the successor well as four chosen modules “Although the university contract routinely used for local policy, for those with permanent would move into the role.” (Environmental Assessment requirements meant I had to base staff, all of which have definitions residence to be able to work on The TC programme is used to SHG Chief Environmental Law, Waste Management Law, my research on UK law and case and obligations under law: Technical Contracts of Assistance. recruit internationally only when Officer Isabel Peters has been Law of Environmental Crime law, I was able to make some • Permanent: Contracts that The Chief Secretary said a necessary skills or qualifications awarded a Master of Laws degree, and International Environmental reference to our EIA process here have no end date; protocol is in place between SHG are not available on-island – with merit, in Environmental Law). and my findings can be applied • Temporary: Contracts where and the FCDO that determines therefore, the Chief Secretary Law & Practice, from De Montfort “I chose those [modules] most to improve on the current EIA there is no fixed-end date but how funding within the TC said that outside of succession University, Leicester, UK. relevant to my job role,” Isabel process.” circumstances, including things programme can be used, and that planning, all local people would Isabel spent more than two- said. like the nature of the work or this currently states: be able to apply for advertised funding constraints, mean it is “Where TC personnel acquire St local roles. known at the start that the role is Helenian Status or have been in “Where the skills and not needed on a long-term basis, the same TC post for five years, qualifications have been Levelwood toilets refurbished, but seats and therefore the role is not part it is expected that they will be developed on-island by someone of the ‘ongoing’ establishment or transferred on to a regular SHG else, perhaps through another headcount; staff contract and onto a local employer, then we would be and covers • Fixed-term: Like temporary, salary which is in line with other able to advertise the role locally but these last for a specific St Helenian personnel. and would only need to recruit missing amount of time which has been “In exceptional circumstances, internationally if we were unable set and agreed in advance. In exemptions will be considered to fill it locally.” Emma Weaver, SAMS some instances fixed-term by DFID on a case-by-case basis. The Chief Secretary said that contracts may not include an SHG will consult DFID prior to historically, when a role has been The Levelwood public toilets have exact timeframe, but will instead any exemptions being applied.” ‘localised’ because the post- been reopened, according to SHG’s end when a specific task has been The Chief Secretary though holder obtained St Helenian Programme Management Unit completed or fulfilled.” said this protocol would need to Status, that individual would stay (PMU). The Chief Secretary said the be “revisited and renegotiated” in that role. She said this was This is after a month-long closure, majority of local staff members alongside introduction of the new because the alternative would be during which Fowler’s Construction employed in the public service immigration policy. recruiting a new TC contract to undertook refurbishment works are on permanent contracts, “However, the current fill the role. following an open procurement in while fixed-term and temporary principles of the protocol would However, she said: October. contracts are only used “where suggest that where an individual “If, during the period the post Anti-vandal sanitary ware was appropriate.” obtains Permanent Resident holder was on-island, others had installed and lighting and windows She said senior officials “are Status, the post would no longer developed the skill or become were replaced, among other works. therefore generally employed be funded for them from the TC qualified in other organisations SHG however said its supplier did on a permanent contract, unless programme, and if they were to (so are not part of a public service not ship the seats and covers for the the nature of the post requires continue in role, this would be on succession plan) then the post toilets, but said these are now due to a temporary or fixed-term ‘local’ terms and conditions,” the should be advertised.” arrive in the New Year. contract.” Chief Secretary said. It was not stated how SHG “The toilets are fully functional as monitors, or would monitor, is, and will be fitted with the seats Will permanent residents be Who can apply for localised TC local skill development and and covers as soon as possible upon able to hold TC contracts? contracts? qualifications. arrival,” the PMU said Dec. 8. In his second question, Cllr Cllr G. Ellick’s final question Photos by SHG. 6 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS Airfreight on Titan charter New Covid strain: Heightened lockdown, UK flights – how does it work? travellers banned from more than 10 countries Andrew Turner, SAMS Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS strain. reported Monday. The new, highly infections “The new variant has spread This has led to a new “Tier Titan Airways charter flights strain of coronavirus that The quickly in London and south-east 4” lockdown for London, the from St Helena Airport to the UK Sentinel reported on last week has England, but health officials say southeast and east of England. are now able to carry airfreight, now led to more than 10 countries there is no evidence that it is more Under Tier 4 all non-essential after the route in late October banning entry for all travellers deadly or would react differently shops, hairdressers, and was granted an important EU from the UK. to vaccines,” the BBC reported. entertainment venues must close. designation. Nations including Germany, Still, the UK’s Health Secretary “Tier 4” residents cannot stay This was stated, and further Italy, Belgium, the Irish Republic, Matt Hancock said the new strain overnight away from home or information given on the current Turkey, France and Canada have is “getting out of control” due travel abroad. Only people who situation with airfreight on the banned UK travellers. to its increased transmission need to travel for education or Titan charter flights, at the Dec. The new Covid-19 strain is abilities, which have led to the childcare are exempt from “stay 11 LegCo meeting. announced that new entry complete a mandatory site visit. believed by experts to be as much sharp spike in cases in the UK. at home” rules, and those who Financial Secretary Dax Richards restrictions for cargo landing “I am pleased to inform you as 70% more easily transmitted “Coronavirus cases in the UK cannot work from home will still said, under questioning from Cllr in the UK had been introduced the assessment was successful than the standard strain. It is not rose by 35,928 on Sunday – nearly be able to travel to work. Dr Corinda Essex: due to the Covid-19 pandemic; and the route was granted ACC3 believed to be otherwise more double the number recorded “Air carriers that fly air cargo and that SHG had applied for an designation on the 27 October,” dangerous than the standard seven days previously,” the BBC or mail into the EU from a non- exemption for airfreight from St the Financial Secretary said Dec. EU airport are required to comply Helena. 11. “Therefore, it is now possible with the EU ACC3 programme for “This exemption was granted to send cargo to the UK on the inbound cargo and mail.” on the basis that only cargo Titan Airways charter flights. I Brexit: Talks continue but key issues ‘Air Cargo or Mail Carrier originating from government would like to take this opportunity operating into the Union from a bodies could be carried,” the to thank the staff involved in this Third Country Airport’ (ACC3) Financial Secretary said. “This process for their hard work and remain unresolved designation is required for any exemption was crucial to ensure professionalism in this matter. Andrew Turner & Emma Weaver, SAMS non-EU airport wishing to have critical cargo including mail and It is further testament to the fact But the transition period The BBC reported that a decision an air carrier fly air cargo or mail medical samples could be sent to we have a world-class airport.” Remember Brexit? The biggest officially ends Dec. 31. on whether or not a deal will be into the EU. the UK on these flights.” There were a number of issue on Britain’s agenda before Though the ‘final’ Brexit reached is “likely” to be made “ACC3 ensures that all cargo SHG then began working with supplementary questions. The the Covid-19 pandemic? deadline is now so near, a deal before Christmas. and mail is physically screened St Helena Airport Ltd and Titan Financial Secretary said SHG Britain’s ‘divorce’ from the has still not been struck. Britain will either leave the EU according to EU standards, or Airways to obtain the ACC3 charges £4.20/kilo for airfreight European Union (EU) may have Brexit talks were continuing as with a deal, or with “no deal” – comes from an EU aviation- designation for the route. from airport to airport, with any been overshadowed in headline of Monday with several key issues which would mean significantly security validated, secure supply The majority of the ACC3 freight forwarding agent likely international news throughout still needing to be resolved. increased uncertainty in various chain,” he said. “EU aviation assessment was completed applying additional charges. He recent months, but deadlines The European Parliament said areas: E.g. if there is no deal, security validation of cargo and remotely from the UK and confirmed that airfreight could have still been approaching that even if a deal is reached in border checks and taxes will be mail operations at each departure involved a thorough review of also be carried on Ascension and passing – and the biggest time for the Dec. 31 deadline, it introduced for goods travelling airport for EU-bound flights has the airport’s procedures. Once shuttles, and gave an undertaking deadline is Dec. 31. will now not have time to approve between the UK and the EU. been mandatory since July 1, this assessment was completed, that information about airfreight While Britain technically left a deal before the New Year, Reports across several UK news 2014.” an independent validator flew in would shortly be widely the EU Jan. 31, the following 11 although it may be able to approve organisations have said that SHG some months back on the October charter flight to publicised. months have been a “transition a deal “in principal.” This would sources in the UK Government period” that meant the UK mean that some short-term are saying it is increasingly likely was still bound to EU rules and measures could be put in place to that the UK will not have a free nothing on the ground level had begin implementation of a deal, trade agreement with the EU. ESH “remains committed to delivering activities” really yet changed. minimising disruption before any This would mean that, from Jan. Andrew Turner, SAMS This transition was meant to legally-binding rules came into 1, the World Trade Organization Development Committee. It was said the ESH team is allow time for negotiations to force. (WTO) rules would govern exports Until the closure of Enterprise During the meeting, ESH committed to delivering its take place, in order to form a deal However, reports from the BBC and imports. Tariffs could be St Helena (ESH) on March 31, 2021 presented a report on its progress activities up until its closure; about what Britain and the EU’s over the weekend said “a deal will introduced on goods being sold the ESH team “remain committed and performance up to the end of although it so far remains relationship would look like from not be reached unless there is a and bought. to delivering activities against October 2020. unknown exactly what will 2021 onward. ‘substantial shift’ from Brussels.” their Foreign, Commonwealth Discussion then turned to happen to ESH’s areas of work & Development Office funded the decision taken by ExCo, after its closure. project,” SHG said in a press and subsequent notification by SHG said ESH is currently The Sentinel will resume normal weekly release last week. Governor in Council, that ESH helping SHG administer Covid-19 The press release outlined the (including St Helena Tourism) hardship support to local publication on Thursday, Jan. 7. discussions that took place at a would officially cease to operate businesses, and that this support The team at SAMS extends thanks to all readers, contributors, community Nov. 26 meeting of the Economic with effect from March 31, 2021. will be reviewed this month. members and others for helping keep small-scale, local, factual journalism alive. 8 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 9 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE ST HELENA NEWS 2020 Festival of Lights Meet Benny the bone shark Emma Weaver, SAMS Andrew Turner, SAMS The first whale sharks have “Unfortunately, because of recently been spotted, marking Covid-19, Benny arrived a year the start of this year’s bone shark and a few weeks later; twice (whale shark) season. sent back to China, where he It seems the whale sharks are was designed,” SHNT Marine much keener to be seen this year, Research Coordinator Kenickie and have even taken to dancing Andrews told The Sentinel. their way through Jamestown. “However, we are so pleased that ‘Benny’ (Benjamin) the bone he is here. Already he has become shark has been ‘spotted’ (get quite famous, and the children it?) through town over the past absolutely love him.” week, raising awareness of this St Helena’s bone sharks are endangered species. a key tourism offering and are According to the St Helena also globally recognised by National Trust (SHNT), Benny is the scientific community, as “a fun, immersive and educational St Helena has the world’s only The 2020 Festival of Lights One aspect of the parade that was On the night, it turned out the paraded down Jamestown on representation of the bone shark” known 1:1 population ratio of different this year however, was entertainment was Pilling girls and is “not afraid of taking selfies adult males and females. Monday evening, Dec. 21. that instead of finishing nearer to doing a further dance performance with whomever he meets.” The island’s Category VI Marine After the event people commented the Arch and the wharf, the parade on the street outside the Post the parade was better than prior travelled as far as the Grand Parade, Office, with further performances The SHNT purchased the Protected Area is a proven feeding years’ parades, and commended then turned back and ended at the then done on the veranda. costume in October 2019, hoping ground and potentially also a rare the effort put into the floats, outfits Post Office where a ‘demonstration’ St Helena Tourism live-streamed to utilise it during the February breeding ground, although this is and performances. The evening was due to be held. the event this year, and said “this 2020 whale shark festival. yet to be proven. was lively and the streets and the “Last time I know some people was the first time we hoped to However, due to the Covid-19 Benny will be taking centre stage bars were crowded until late. were disappointed they didn’t see achieve a full parade live stream.” pandemic, the suit took a whole at the bone shark festival that is The annual event, hosted by the entertainment on [Jacob’s] A fireworks display was put on, year to arrive. scheduled for February 2021. Pilling Primary School, as usual Ladder, so we [encouraged] them with fireworks launched from the this year started at the hospital and do come along but didn’t want top of Ladder Hill. made its way through Jamestown, to spoil the surprise,” Pilling Hot food and other items were stopping at the bridge for kids’ Headteacher Elaine Benjamin told on sale and donations for Pilling dance performances. SAMS Radio 1 prior to the festival. Primary School were collected.

Mia-Bella Louann Ruth O’Bey Benjamin At 9:37am Nov. 10, proud parents Dominic Benjamin and Tamara O’Bey were blessed with their adorable baby girl Mia-Bella Louann Ruth O’Bey Benjamin. Mia-Bella weighed a healthy 7lb 1oz at birth. Baby Mia-Bella is doing well. She sleeps most of the time, but enjoys bath time and cuddles from her big sister Renee and big brother Levi. Mummy Tamara is doing well and coping with having her three little ones in the household. Daddy Dominic is also doing well and loves cuddling and spending time with his little girl. Dominic and Tamara would like to thank midwives Rosie Mittens and Erica Bowers, doctors Francisco and Sergio and the theatre staff. Dominic and Tamara also give thanks to mum Nicola and mum Ann. Donna Crowie, SAMS 10 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 11 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE 2020 CHRISTMAS MESSAGES Twentieth Ecumenical Service Bishop’s Christmas message Bishop Dale Bowers, Contributed celebrations sufficient ventilators and capacity of their children. We have seen I greet you all in the name of our to treat all patients. So many parents making sacrifices so that Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. innocent people dying, especially their children can have food to I must confess that when I was the elderly and the vulnerable with eat. We have seen HMG implement trying to meditate to help me put underlying health issues. Funerals lockdown to prevent health workers together this message of faith, hope restricted where families cannot having to make the decision about and love, brought to us by the baby attend the service and grieve who lives and who dies because boy Jesus, it was one of the hardest collectively. The pain of grief that of limited facilities. We have seen things to do. The reality on St so many people are experiencing some people (not all) protecting Helena and Ascension being Covid because of the untimely death of the elderly and vulnerable through 19 free is nothing compared to what loved ones, especially those whom responsible living. We have seen is happening in the rest of the world. they love dearly and those who had support to those suffering with the One could just focus on our two cared for them when they were immense pain of grief. And we have communities, but because of our children. The depression because seen efforts to keep people with conscience one has to be connected of the uncertainty of job security. incomes. Throughout this darkness with the devastating effects of the These are the realities that people of Covid 19, we see the light of pandemic, otherwise, one cannot outside of our communities have to Christ shining through people. be human and most definitely one live with. This is the darkness of evil The one fact and truth that is cannot be a practising Christian. that both our islands communities evident is that the most advanced On reflection, Covid 19 corona virus have not had to face directly and we countries in the world, and all Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS has changed the world and how we thank God for that and we pray that countries for that matter in the live, and continues to devastate the we will never have to face it. west, did not realise how fast the Christmas Bells). For the next carol, praised how wonderful it is in St world globally. We only have to look Now, I want to reflect on this virus can be transmitted, because The Salvation Army and Get- Coral Yon invited children to sing Helena at this time of year. She at the United Kingdom to see how through the eyes of our faith in they thought that everyone would togethers bands, playing O Little Away in a Manger accompanied by spoke about Christmas becoming the virus infections and deaths are live up to their civic duty to follow Town of Bethlehem, commenced the commercialised; the longing for Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. herself and the congregation. This on the increase again and to hear the rules, not knowing that human 20th Ecumenical Service hosted by offer was gladly taken on by the and opening of presents; and about In St John’s Gospel 1:4-5, we have the Salvation Army Sunday, Dec. Rock Christian Fellowship. Other the real meaning needing to be that the virus has mutated and is these words of hope that is given to nature is broken with sin. Even the 20. carols interspersed with the bands protected. She and Major Nhlantha more contagious, to know that this us in this baby, Jesus Christ. most advanced medical facilities Taking place under coloured were All Glory in the Highest, While are from a country (South Africa) of virus is still having a major impact “What had come into being was are not capable of looking after all and flood lights in front of the Shepherd’s Watched and As With 11 languages and so Major Priscilla on life and society. The number of life, and the life was the life of the sick in communities. I know Court House in Jamestown, the Gladness. gave part of her sermon in Zulu. deaths in the entire world is now all people. The light shines in the that our aspiration is that we have celebrations lasted two hours. Probably the first ‘spiritual dance’ Charitable donations were also at about 1,670,620 to date and darkness and the darkness did not the facilities in our health service Led by Coral Yon, this was the to be performed in front of the Court part of the event. A collection was 75,380,870 infections which also overcome it.” This is St John’s to respond to and manage the Army’s finale to its 2020 Christmas House followed the Rock Christian taken up for SHAPE. In his closing have to be treated. account of the mission and purpose virus and treat all our people, but events. Other Anglican Church Fellowship group singing Happy remarks Bishop Dale Bowers said Now, I don’t think any of us of the birth of Jesus. He is the life of the truth and the facts that we see leaders took part in the varied Birthday Jesus. The dance was by he had been given some money here on St Helena in their right all people and the darkness of evil in other parts of the world, is that programme, starting with Deacon Dionne. Rock Christian Fellowship to send to South Africa, to “Hope minds and within the goodness of has not overcome him who is the it is not until they had to face the Ernest Fritz giving the Call to ladies later sang O Holy Night. The Africa” (which gives food vouchers their hearts would want to see the power of goodness. reality and difficulties of treating Worship from Isaiah Chapter 9 Family Circle group then sang I’ll to those in need). Bishop Dale, rate of death, the infections and Into this we see the light of Christ those infected, that they realised starting at Verse 2. be Home with Bells On and Saviour’s referring to some remarks by Major sickness, the poverty, the mental shinning against the power of the devastating impact this virus The congregation’s first carol Day. Priscilla, in his final prayer spoke health, the anxiety, the loss of darkness. We see the health workers can have on the health system. The was It Came upon the Midnight Clear, Two poems were recited – by about “self-examination” and business, the gender base violence risking their lives to care for those one thing I see in this baby boy is which was followed by first prayers Deacon Clarence Roberts (Christmas asked that we “think about those that has escalated as a result of who have been entrusted to them. the truth. Truth is not an aspiration (Fr David Musgrove and Major Time) and Deacon Jonathon Green who we have hurt.” By a shaking lock down, the desperate situations We see clergy and undertakers or a vision or a statement, truth is Nhlantha Ziqubu). St Matthew’s (Happy Birthday Jesus). Three solo of hands, the sign of peace was of people having to revert to risking their lives by conducting a reality. Choir then sang Zion’s Daughter. singers performed, namely Daniel offered following which the final stealing, communities pulled apart funerals and burying those who I also heard a statement - that it Next for the bands were See Them carol Silent Night was sung. Leo singing Talking About Love; Joe because of different opinions on have died. We see hospital chaplains is not those who shout the loudest Lying on a Bed of Straw and this was Hollins (musical accompaniment The closing prayer, benediction followed by St Helena Singers’ See and blessing were given by Bishop how they should protect their visiting the sick at the risk of their who is right. So, I want to end by Gay Marr) singing O Come, O communities, children’s education amid the Winter Snow. Come, Immanuel; and Liam Fuller Dale and lastly, the Salvation Army own lives. We see people giving with something someone wrote Bible readings were by Deacon (also accompanied by Gay Marr) and Get-togethers bands played out being compromised as schools to those suffering from poverty. to me in April this year. Fr David Bobby Crowie and Patricia Duncan singing For Mary, Mother of Our Love. with We Wish You a Merry Christmas. were closed and reverting to online We see governments, not all but Musgrave who was in lockdown in from Seventh Day Adventists. Liam As a duet Keith Benjamin and Major Heins in collaboration teaching, health institutions some, supporting businesses, some SA, said that he was well, but that Fuller performed a keyboard solo – Winifred Thomas sang The Angels with Bishop John Salt started stretched to breaking point because cannot because they are not the he was frustrated, not angry, bored Joy to the World. Other instrumental Cried. St James’ Choir sang Softly the annual ecumenical service. they cannot handle the volume of rich countries of the world. We see at times, longing to be free and solos were by Brian Yon on the Night is Sleeping. St Paul’s Choir This celebration saw the largest patients with infections, health police officers, social workers and longing to be back on St Helena. saxophone – The Greatest Gift and sang If Love Were Born on Earth Today gathering (including visitors) of workers put into soul destroying pressure groups working against But he then said something that Halleluiah. and Mary’s Child. denominations for several years. situations of having to choose gender base violence. We have seen brings one to tears. He said, ‘I have The next carol up was The Bells Rang The Christmas message was The estimation in 2019 was more between which patients live and teachers going beyond the call of to carry this cross, because I cannot out at Christmas Time (Sweet Chiming delivered by Major Priscilla, who than 280. which die, because they don’t have duty to provide for the education be the source of so much sickness, 12 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 13 2020 CHRISTMAS MESSAGES 2020 CHRISTMAS MESSAGES death and grief to so many innocent others then that is where the light can as island communities, but let us considerable goodwill. I look season. If you are able, please Christmas greetings to you all people of St Helena.’ That is what of this baby boy shines. be mindful of those who cannot. Let forward to assisting in the further endeavour to spare some time for from Nicola and Andrew McHugh. we call in the Church sacrifice, to Let us not kid ourselves and deny us remain vigilant and responsible, work to maintain the new zone. those who may be on their own. I hope you all stay well and that we suffer a situation for the good of the reality of what is happening but more importantly let us live the The loss of the Geo Searcher was I wish everyone a Happy all get back to normal soon. others. This is the light of Christ’s with Covid 19. Covid 19 not only faith of our saviour Jesus Christ. a setback and thankfully, no lives Christmas and an optimistic New The parish of Epwell, Oxfordshire also sends greetings to you. love shinning against the darkness divides communities; when it Be mercy and forgiveness, be the were lost. As always, islanders Year. of selfishness and personal gain. arrives in a community it destroys source of Jesus’ love to each other. rallied around and I was impressed To Sister and Brother Jackie & Faron Yes, it is not he who shouts the communities, it destroys families, Be the gospel of joy and love to each by the amount of clothes and with their families, Nieces Nerrisa, loudest but he who loves the it destroys life. Even with the hope other and let us be filled with deep assistance they provided to the Lisa and Nephew Dane and all other greatest, and in this case making that the vaccine will bring, we must love for each other. crew. Fortunately, good progress families and friends in the UK and in this year’s lobster catch has around the world. the sacrifice of self-interest. Not continue to remain vigilant, to love May you all stay safe and have a Thinking of you all, wishing all the because I shout the loudest means our people, and to love each other blessed Christmas. been made and there are signs best for Christmas and hoping that that I am wrong, if shouting the as Jesus loves us. of renewed demand in the global you all are safe and well. loudest is about genuine love for So, enjoy Christmas as much as we market. All our love, from St Helena has continued to move Arnold, Sandra, Sophie and Jada. ahead in its developments. A To Jill and Stan Young in France temporary air charter arrangement Emma, Donna Wishing them both a Happy to Stansted has demonstrated the Christmas with God’s blessing and Governor’s Christmas message physical possibility of a route and Andrew - hoping that they both are safe and north to the UK but, as always, as well as well. Dr Philip Rushbrook, Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Contributed the longer-term potential will Thanks for your kind and wonderful hinge on finding a financially Ferdie and Luke - to isolate and treat the expected gift that you sent to us. medical staff, local business viable carrier. The Airlink service All our love hugs and kisses This Christmas I truly hope support, and charter flights to arrival of cases. Thankfully, wish all a merry everyone has time away from the remains suspended for now, but From Sandra, Arnold, Sophie and maintain essential access. public health understanding will return next year. The PASH Christmas and Jada xx strains of everyday life, made so We know too on Ascension internationally has improved much more uncertain in a year Global deal was completed after happy New Year. some who came to work on in recent months on other detailed negotiations and the dominated by the virus Covid-19. the Island were found to have approaches possible to manage Enjoy the SAMS I know many islanders here and work to become a 100% renewable noninfective traces of Covid-19 those who display symptoms in energy Island should begin soon. Christmas messages! abroad have had to cope with left over from earlier times a way that reduces the risk of personal difficulties affecting This project has attracted close in their home countries. The unintentional transmission. Our interest in the other overseas To all of the Airport staff, wishing their families and friends created Dad Gavin and Angie Benjamin, prompt response and effective communities on all three Islands territories. The marine cable you a Merry Christmas and a happy by the pandemic. Some have sister Chelsea, Michael and niece containment in Ascension’s in 2021, I hope, will be able to landing station is well underway New Year. missed out on opportunities Meeah, Granddad Roger, uncle home-style quarantine system focus their energies and available and the cable itself arrives in 2021 Best wishes from Patrick and Pat xx and others have had to endure was impressive. Nevertheless, it resources to rebuild their futures Cyril Young and to the rest of the lengthy separations. Amidst though the switch on is not due Young and Benjamin families. was a wake-up call to us all. We after vaccines promised by the UK Wishing all of our friends on St until later. The completion of the Merry Christmas and a happy New these worrying times for our have to continue to assume the have arrived. Helena a very merry Christmas and rock fall protection project has Year, wishing we were all there communities, let us take a virus will eventually come to our Amidst the malaise of 2020, a prosperous New Year. made it safer for many residents celebrating together. moment to reflect on the meaning shores and we can be assured there has been positive news and From Mike & Sue Morrison, Stanley, and the much-awaited Rupert’s From Dane, Sarah Ellen and of Christmas and the optimism our health teams are on constant causes for optimism for all us. Falkland Islands for a better future portrayed by port development has now begun. Nathaniel Benjamin standby to respond. After much delay and speculation FCDO has funded a new marine the birth of Jesus Christ. We would love to wish our family a We may feel our Islands are the runway reconstruction project laboratory and environmental I, like many to whom I have isolated but we also realise we on Ascension has now started. very merry Christmas and a happy spoken, look forward to the exhibition space in Jamestown, New Year. have become reliant on other Mobilising numerous personnel which will be ready soon, as well prospect in 2021 for our Islands to parts of the world, in particular and considerable amounts of From Dane, Sarah Ellen and return to normality. On St Helena as a modern custody suite at Nathaniel Benjamin South Africa and the UK, to equipment dominated the latter Colman House. and Tristan da Cunha through maintain our essential services part of this year and the first part To all of our family and friends To a very special mum/nanny Ethel good fortune, we have not yet had I wish to give my special thanks and way of life. of 2021. At last, the way ahead to my Administrators and their on St Helena, wishing you all a and Dad/Papa Brian (Speedy). the presence of the virus but its We hope you have a very St Helena, in particular, has for the eventual reestablishment Island administrations on Tristan Happy Christmas and a prosperous consequences elsewhere have had had to re-orientate many public of the Falklands air bridge and New Year. merry Christmas and a happy a major effect on us. Our medical da Cunha and Ascension, as well Love from New Year. Thinking of you services to manage the suspension restoration of the local economy as the Governor’s Office team staff, care workers, commercial of the scheduled air service in in Georgetown are clearer. Mark, Susan, Aaliyah & Jacob xx always, lots of love from and the St Helena Government Lorraine, Darren Trish, Priya & sector and public administrations March and the need to set up a Tristan da Cunha rebounded To our special family in Taunton, UK have all worked magnificently administration, for working Darrien testing and quarantine capability magnificently earlier this year in tirelessly throughout this – Dion, Carolyn, Maya, Sasha & Joe, to cope with the public health, before the first repatriation repairing buildings and restoring Luke & Jenni economic, travel and supply year to support their Elected charter flight arrived. The Island’s the settlement after the terrible Councillors and to deliver the Merry Christmas and a Happy New difficulties the pandemic has communities and businesses storms last year. A crowning Year. created. Additional Covid-19 public services we all rely upon. pulled together impressively achievement was the designation Our communities are fortunate Have a fantastic, safe Christmas, funding from the UK Government around Easter time to construct of a marine protection zone in going to miss you all so much this AT THIS STRANGE TIME IN has also been invaluable and used that they tackle every issue in a medical and temporary November. One that reached a positive, constructive manner. year. THE WORLD, PAT MUSK SENDS to help prepare for and manage accommodation at Bradleys. All at worldwide audience including Thinking of you’ll always. Love & GREETINGS TO FRIENDS & the impacts of Covid-19, including I ask you to think of those who miss you’ll loads and loads. RELATIVES ON ST HELENA FOR A a time when no one approach was HRH the Prince of Wales and the will be working on Christmas Day paying for medical supplies, extra entirely certain to be the best way Prime Minister and generated From, Mum, Dad, Tammy, Darren, VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A to allow us to enjoy the festive Jaiden, Jussie & Antonio. SAFE & JOYFUL 2021. 14 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 15 2020 CHRISTMAS MESSAGES 2020 CHRISTMAS MESSAGES To all my family and friends here Linda Fuller, Justine Thomas and To Dad, Mum, Julie, Aaron, little To A Special Dad Fabian & Rosie To A Very Special Mum & Grandma Greetings from Zimbabwe, Africa, and overseas, wishing you a merry family, Aunty Jenny Benjamin man Ethan, and baby Jack. Merry Christmas and a happy New Shirley Francis and Brother & to all Yon and Young families in Christmas and a happy new year and Jerry,Fredrica Fowler, Averil Happy Christmas, Year. Uncle Barry Francis wishing you St Helena and the many lovely From Kissha and family Bennett and Troy Henry. I hope you all have a wonderful Love & Miss you lots both a Very Merry Christmas and people I met during my visit a Hope you all have a wonder day and enjoy whatever you have From Jia & Tara New Year. Lots of love and kisses year ago... Wish I was there again I would like to wish the following Christmas and all the best for 2021. planned. To A Special Sister Kiesha, Brandon from Dennis, Lucy & Riley xxxxxxxx for all the parades and festivities, people in the UK. A Happy Christmas Love from Christine and Gavin on Miss all of you. & Mavis, Merry Christmas and a free and safe in this chaotic world. Ascension Island. From Mark, Lisa, Abbe & Freya x happy New Year. To a special sister & Auntie Kissy & Sending LOVE & BEST WISHES for and all the best for 2021 Dave in Swindon, UK. To my Mummy Belinda Mouse and Lots of love from Jia & Tara a wonderful Christmas and Happy Marcia and John Elgar, Hope you both enjoy your Roxanne Thomas, Jack and Julianne. Nanny Gail 2021! See you again someday, but To a very special granddaughter A Special Nana Freda & Eugene Christmas. Missing & thinking of Not forgetting my goddaughter Merry Christmas, in the meantime STAY SAFE and Maddison Sofia Elgar, Merry Christmas and a happy New you both especially this time of year Aiyanne in the UK. I hope you two have a great time. I do everything you can to keep Jane and Rob Easlick, Year - hope to see you’ll next time. Merry Christmas and a happy New will be thinking of you. I love and y o u r b e a u t i f u l i s l a n d C o v i d - f r e e . Lots of love from Jia & Tara Take Care & stay Safe. Annie Essex and David Thompson, Year love Christine and Gavin on miss you both. With love from Penny Yon. Lots of Love from Phillip Thompson and Angie Crowie, Ascension Island. Big hugs and kisses from Abbe xxxx Merry Christmas and Happy New Pam and Steve Brown, Sis Shinade & Keegan, hugs & kisses Year to my son Donny and Partner Sister Heather Hoyne and Jeff Essex, Tania Augustus would like to Charlie-Rae & Craig from Tiana & Tiago xXx Karina on Ascension Island, son Donna Harris and Rory Hudson, greet the following people a happy Merry Christmas, To Dearest Auntie Pam & Uncle Ian in the UK, Daughter Mandy and Moncia Johnson, Alex and Daryl Christmas and all the best for 2021, Enjoy every moment of it and know To A Special Auntie Shalana & Steve Brown in Swindon, UK. Son-in-law Denzil on the Falklands. Enjoy the festive period both of you Harris. To all my other family and Sister Christine, Johnny and Cuz in you will be in my thoughts. Robert, Merry Christmas and a Hope you have a wonderful time. & Uncle Steve ‘Happy Birthday’ for friends too many to mention. the UK and Paige Augustus in Monca. Missing you Charlie! happy New Year. Will be thinking of you all and stay Love Daddy, Lisa, sister Abbe and the 25th. safe. Take care and stay safe. Also to all my other family and Lots of love from Jia & Tara friends here and overseas Miss Freya xxxx Keep safe, Love Keegan, Shinade, All our love from Mum and Family. Love from Linda Fuller To my mum Sylvia Henry Tiana & Tiago xXx Christmas and New Year’s greetings of St. John flat to the following people on Merry Xmas and a happy New Year. Ascension Island I love and miss you Christine Benjamin & Gavin, Lots of love Daughter Tanya and Dale on the Carol and Peter Williams To A Special Nana, and Papa Kenny love from Linda. Falkland Islands To Nana & Papa Kenny & Uncle Papa To Godmothers Cheryl Baker & I hope you have a wonderful Merry Christmas and a happy new To Lisa, Ricky, uncle Jerry, family, & Godmother Marie Anthony Merry Christmas and Happy New Christmas this year. I will be year. We love and miss you lots. aunty Jenny, aunty di uncle Eric, & family. Year to my Grandchildren Nicola thinking about you. I love and miss From Tara & Tyran, not forgetting godmother Wendy, Paighton, Hope you’ll have a good Christmas. & her Partner Becky, Julie Rose u so much. MA & Papa Dutch godfather Alex and family, aunty Stay safe, love & best wishes for and baby Iyla and Annie in the UK, Love from Freya xxxx Pammy and family, aunty Jill and Tina, Julian and Tanzi on Ascension To Bluie, Loretta, Radka & Joel 2021! family, nanny Aubrey, and all the Island, Eugene, Megan and Cohen Leon and Maureen Thompson, Merry Christmas and a happy new From Tiana Jade xXx Nana and Papa Kenny family and friends that I’ve missed and Michaela, Simeon, Leighton John and Carol Thompson, year To all our aunties, Uncles, cousins Merry Christmas to you’ll as there’s far too many. Merry and Keniah on the Falkland Islands. Ray C and Janet, From Mariel, Dutch, Tara & Tyran & friends, hope you’ll can make the Have a good day Xmas and happy New Years Hope you all have a wonderful time. Julian Fuller, most of the festive period. Love Josh & Tate xxxx lots of love Will be thinking of you all Paul,Carol and Max, To Nanny Ivy & Arthur Here’s hoping we’ll all have a Dale, Tanya, Rebeka, Savannah, All our love from Sally ,Paul, Thomas and Hanna, Nana & Papa Kenny Merry Christmas and a happy new happy, healthy & Prosperous New Merry Christmas to you both, this year Jessie and Lilly-grace on the Nanny Fillie and Family. Eileen and Sean. Falkland Islands Year ahead. Merry Christmas Happy new year year has been crazy but having the Lots of love From Tyran & Tara Stay safe, Love & Best Wishes Merry Christmas and a Happy New from Linda support from you 2 has made it that from Keegan, Shinade Tiana & Tiago Year to my Brother Ray and family, bit easier. I love n miss u 2 always so xXx Sisters Enid, Flo, France and Ruthie I Would like to wish all other much! Enjoy the day and we will be family and friends here on the My wife and I would like to send and their families in the UK. thinking of you best wishes to her sister and Hope you all have a wonderful time. island a Happy Christmas and all the Love from Lisa & Mark xxx best for 2021. brother-in-law Raymond and Will be thinking of you all and stay To A Very Special Mum & Dad, Doris Reynolds, and all their safe. love from Linda Fuller To Papa Donald & Dellie Nanny & Grandad, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy new families, for a great Christmas and All our love, from Very Merry Xmas & a Happy and a fantastic New Year, also to the year Sister Fillie and Family. To my Mum and Dad Healthy New Year, wish we were many friends who we made there Keith & Dawn Benjamin, Lots of love From Tyran & Tara spending it together again this year. on our holiday in 2018, God Bless Merry Christmas and a happy New sister Dianne Benjamin, To Peter, Daphne, Bessie, Tessa & Missing you. Lots of Love & Kisses you all. Year to: Sister Lyn, Jeffery, Kaithlyn also to Papa (Andrew) Merry Christmas to boys, Merry Christmas and a Happy from Marion, Geordie, Zoe, Lucy, John and Diana Joan McAllister Mum Ann and Richard on Ascension my little nephew Lathen Trey you. Have an awesome time. New Year. Miss you all lots. Dennis & Riley xxxxxx (Benjamin) Island Merry Christmas and all the best for Much love from Lisa, Mark and Girls Brother Conrad, Tina, Rhiann and From Tara, Jia & Tyran To Special Parents & Grandparents 2021 love and miss you loads Breckin To grandma Sylvia Tony & Patsy Peters, wishing you from Christine and Gavin on Blue, Lorretta, Radka and Joel Nan Florie and Georgie of St. John flat a very Merry Xmas & a Happy & Ascension Island Happy Christmas. We hope you have Linda, Derek and family Merry Xmas and a happy New Year Healthy New Year. Lots of and kisses a smashing time. Much love from Hugh, June and family Sorry we are not home again this from Geordie, Marion & Zoe xxxxxx Lisa, Mark and Girls xxx Winnie, Paddy and family year. Wishing Grandma & Great Grandma Sending best wishes to all family Wishing you all a very merry To a Special Godson Lamar Peters We love and miss you so much Dorothy Lawrence a Very Merry and friends on Saint Helena. Christmas and all best wishes Merry Christmas and a happy new From Rebeka and Lilly-grace, Christmas & New Year. Lots of Love Thinking about you all. Lots of love for the New Year, lots of love year. Lots of Love from Savannah and Jessie from Marion, Geordie, Zoe, Lucy, from Janet and John Suffield in from Julian, April and Ariana Auntie Tara, Jia & Tyran On the Falkland Islands Xxx Dennis and Riley xxxxxxxx England. in Portsmouth, UK 16 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 17 2020 CHRISTMAS MESSAGES 2020 CHRISTMAS MESSAGES Merry Christmas and a Happy New Christmas greetings to my mum Merry Christmas mum and dad, To Gail and Tony Scott and Family To mum/Nanny Deborah Francis, Wishing all of our families a very Year to my sister-in-law Joyce, and dad Kathryn & Patrick Peters of Myrtle and Stan’s Bennett up at Merry Christmas and a happy New Sister Annabel, Leroy and River, Merry Christmas & a Happy New brother-in-law Brian and family in Ladder Hill. New Bridge, Cheryl, Jan, Kieran, Year. Niece Aliyah Crowie Year. the UK. Hope you have a wonderful Hope you have a wonderful Carla and Henley in England, Gavin Love from Robbie, Oksana and Merry Christmas and a happy New Have a great festive season. time. Will be thinking of you all and Christmas & a happy New Year. Love on Ascension and Patsy, Andreas Cataleya xx Year. Thinking of you all. stay safe. & miss you loads. and Rebekka in Germany. Have a Love from Robbie, Oksana and Love always from All our love, from Fillie and Family. From your daughter Tracy & Brian fantastic Christmas and think of Mum/Nanny Pamela Williams and Cataleya. Tammy, Darren & Jaiden Adrian Merry Christmas and a Happy New & grandchildren Britney & Callum me at work onboard ship... Sending in Germany xxxx hugs and love, Belinda xxx Merry Christmas and a happy New To Isabel, Brian and Dylan-Rai To our Special Friends Year to my niece Karen, husband in the UK Donna, Kneo, Christo & Hayley To Lyn and Larry, Susan and Henzil, Year. Pete and Zac. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Merry Christmas & a Happy New Christmas greetings to my sister Gilly and David and Mumma Laura, Love from Robbie, daughters Paige wonderful time. Will be thinking of Year. Year. Loretta & Paddy, nephews Kyle & Mumma Winnie and Jimmy, Vicky, and Oksana and granddaughter you all and stay safe. Love from Brother Robbie, Oksana Going to miss you guys this year but Kurt up at Half Tree Hollow, hope Richard and Holly and family, Cataleya xx All our love, you have a wonderful Christmas & and Cataleya. xx will see you next year! Marcia, Jason and Jaxon, Cheryl, To a special Sister/Auntie from Aunty Fillie and Family. a happy New Year. Love & miss you Thinking of you all, love always Morgan, Gael force winds, Naiya, Paige Williams Merry Christmas and a Prosperous Tammy, Darren & Jaiden Merry Christmas and a Happy New loads, from Tracy, Brian, Britney & Olly and Chrissy, and family and Year to my Pen Friend Heather and Callum in Germany xxxx Merry Christmas and a happy New New Year to all our friends on St friends on the islands, have a Son Liam and Taylor in the UK husband Mike, friends Doreen, Year. Helena Island. wonderful Christmas and hope to be and son Andrew and Kylie on the Serena and Sara, Chris Frost, Karen Christmas greetings to my niece Love from Robbie, sisters Oksana May this Christmas end the present home again for the next and before... Falkland’s, wishing you all a Merry Newton, Mary, Alan and Tyrone Kimberly & Conway & nephews and Niece Cataleya xx year on a cheerful note and make Enjoy, much love Belinda xxx Christmas and a happy and healthy Anthony, Janet Constantine and all Kruz & Roman, hope you have way for a fresh and bright new year. year 2021. Thinking of you lots at all my other family and friends in a wonderful Christmas and a To Aaron, Taahirah and Riyannz Have a blessed Christmas and this time. Stay safe and God bless. the UK and the rest of the world. happy New Year. Love & miss on Ascension Island Happy New Year. Love from Mum, Dad, papa and Hope you all have a wonderful time. you loads, from Aunty Tracy Merry Christmas and Happy New From Charles, Sharon, Andre Ford nanny xxx. Will be thinking of you all and stay U n c l e B r i a n B r i t n e y & C a l l u m Years. and Family safe. in Germany xxxx Love From Robbie, Oksana and To our Special daughter Cataleya All my love, from Fillie. Cataleya Merry Christmas and a happy New To Brother/Uncle Jason John in the Year. UK, Merry Christmas and a Happy Love from Mummy and Daddy New Years. xx To our very special Mum & Dad, Love from Sisters Paige and Oksana, Season’s greetings to Jeffrey, Jean, Christmas greetings to my sister To Sister Kaelize Thomas Nanny & Popa Robbie and Niece Cataleya. Sonia, Alex, Stacey, Alroy and family Krystle & niece Shelby on Ascension Merry Christmas and a happy New Merry Christmas & a Very Happy Merry Christmas and Happy New Island, hope you have a merry New Year. in the UK, not forgetting Candice, Year to Nephew Colin and Heather Year. Marion and partners. Thinking of Christmas and a happy New Year. Love from Sister Cataleya xx Wish we were all home again this and Coral and Peter, Gavin and Love & miss you loads, from Tracy year but will be thinking of you you all and hope that you have a Christine, Mark, Jolene and Family Brian Britney & Callum in Germany To our family and friends, both. happy Christmas and a healthy, on Ascension Island. Hope you xxxx M e r r y C h r i s t m a s a n d Love & miss you’ll always. bright new year ahead. Love from all have a wonderful time. Will be a happy New Year. Tammy, Darren & Jaiden, Dion, Pat, Trish and boys xx Christmas greetings to my friend To a special Mummy and Daddy thinking of you. Love from Pamela, Adrian, Robbie, Carolyn, Maya, Sasha & Joe, Luke & Lisa & Polly Shania & Shakira & Merry Christmas and a Happy New To all of our other families, All our love, Oksana, Paige and Cataleya. Jenni. from Aunty Fillie and Family. Malakai, hope you have a merry Year. godchildren and friends here and Christmas and a happy New Year, Love, daughter Cataleya. xx To our wonderful Daughter, Sister overseas, too many to mention Merry Christmas and a happy New and Auntie Jussie & Antonio but you know who you are. Year to: from Tracy Brian Britney & Callum in Germany xxxx Kevin, Louise and Sefton on Merry Christmas & a Very Happy Sorry about cards if all not received, Nanny Iona Lawrence New Year. Christmas popped on me too quick Brother Jamie on Ascension Island Ascension Island, Merry Christmas Christmas greetings to the rest of Have a fantastic time. Thinking of this year and of course, fighting Auntie Julie, Uncle Peter, Charlee- and a happy New Year. our family too many to mention. Love from Robbie, Oksana and you both. against time. Thinking of you all, Paige and Nathan To Robbie, daughters Paige and Hope you all have a merry Cataleya. xx Love & miss you’ll always. enjoy the festive season, and all Tiffany, Craig and Kelton Christmas and a happy New Year. Oksana, Auntie Pam and Uncle Eric Mummy T, Darren & Lil’ Bro Jaiden, good wishes for a happy and healthy Love from Brian, Tracy, Britney & Tina, Conrad and Breckin on Merry Christmas and a happy New Dion, Carolyn, Maya, Sasha & Joe, 2021. Rebecca and Lee Callum in Germany xxxx Year. Laura, Barry and Harper Ascension Island Luke & Jenni. Love & God’s blessings from Pat/ Love from Mum Auntie Sylvia, Uncle Leon and LeRoy Merry Christmas and a happy New Mum, Dad, Larry & Vilma Johnson Trish, Patrick and boys xxx Year. Auntie Heather and family To a special Granddaughter Cataleya of Two Gun Saddle, Love from To all of my staff and pupils Zoe and Nicky George Merry Christmas and a happy New Robbie, Oksana and Cataleya. brother Jeffrey, Karen and girls at St Paul’s Primary School, Sarah, Anthony and boys Year. in the UK, Uncle Ray Hudson PTA members, all in the Love from Nanny xxx brothers Richard and Paul in UK, E d u c a t i o n D i r e c t o r a t e . Wishing you all a very merry wishing you all a happy Christmas, Christmas and all best wishes for C h r i s t m a s g r e e t i n g s If I missed a card this year, To a special Niece Cataleya enjoy what you can and hope that sorry about that but I know you the New Year. Lots of love from to my mum Iva Moyce out Merry Christmas and a happy New you will have a Happy, healthy year will understand. Thanks for all April, Julian and Ariana and not Levelwood, my sister Sonia & Year. forgetting Cleo in Portsmouth, UK in 2021. Take care and god bless. of your support over the year, family, my brother on the Falklands Linda, Kerry and Shane, Carol and Love from Auntie Paige. Love from Tricia, Pat and boys xxxx Christmas greetings to my brother & to the rest of my family too many Colin, Willy Williams. h a v e a w e l l - d e s e r v e d b r e a k ! Roy & his wife Adelheid, hope you to mention. Hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Wishing you all a merry have a merry Christmas and a wonderful Christmas and a happy Year. Christmas and a happy, happy New Year. Love from Brian, New Year. Love & miss you loads, Love from Pamela, Adrian, Robbie, healthy, prosperous new year. Tracy, Britney & Callum in Germany from Jason in Germany xxxx Oksana, Paige and Cataleya x L o o k i n g f o r w a r d t o 2 0 2 1 ! xxxx Take care, love Mrs W xx 18 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 19 2020 CHRISTMAS MESSAGES SAMS RADIO 1 SCHEDULE Wishing a very Happy Christmas For All my family and friends back Auntie Hazel Allen and peaceful New Year home, Craig, Linda & Damon Featured this week to our wonderful family, I would like to wish them a Lee, Dave & Family Tune into SAMS Radio 1 at 1:30pm Christmas Lionel and Ronnie Joshua, Day for the annual Christmas messages show. VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, I miss Michael, Sharon, Josh & Zach Eric and Vera Joshua, Neil and Pam Choppers & Della SAMS Radio 1 Donna Crowie brings listeners holiday greetings them all so very much and hope to from family and friends far and wide, interspersed Joshua and their families and not (Jamestown) (High Knoll) (Sunberry) see them all again soon. Stay Safe Gary & Family 102.7 • 90.5 • 105.1 • as always with Christmas music, and at the end forgetting Josie and Dwight in the out there guys and a HAPPY NEW Samantha & Family 105.3 (Blue Hill) • Streaming live via www.sams.sh/radio.html of the show the traditional Christmas messages Falkland Islands. With love from from the Bishop (Dale Bowers) and the Governor YEAR to you all, let’s hope next year Colin, Dorothy & Family Helen, Ray, Sue, Mark and Claire (Dr Philip Rushbrook) will air. will be a much better one. Renee, Shannon & Family and families in the UK. Brian Tuffy 8am: Baptist Church Christmas Service With love and best wishes Local news and notices: To Nanny and Papa, Mum and Dad Nicky Turtle & Family from Jackie Stevens (nee Joshua) 10am: St Paul’s Primary advent service 7am, 10am, noon, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm, 10pm Have a lovely Christmas and a happy and family from Sheffield, UK And all our Friends in the UK New Year. Merry Christmas 1:30-3:30pm: Christmas messages show Lots of love from Christmas greetings to my daughter May you have a lovely Christmas in 7am-noon: Donna Crowie Adrian, Shanice, Elyse and Raiya Susan, Geoffrey, Demi-Lou, Travoy, the warmth of your home…. 4pm: Harford Primary advent service 1-4pm: Luke Bennett xxxx Kim and Parker. Also to Beatie and ……and in the company of your loved 7pm: Seventh Day Christmas Service To All our Family and Friends. Dougie and Auntie Joan, all on the ones.. FRI. Dec. 25 8-8:30pm: Comedy show And a Happy New Year. Merry Christmas and we hope you Falkland’s. 8-8:30pm: Christmas comedy 1 FRI. Jan. have a healthy and happy New Year. Love from Mum/Nan Doreen, and From Julie, Georgie and Jodie Love from Santina. Shangdo Seaveiw. 7am-noon: Saturday show with Andrew Turner Adrian, Shanice, Elyse and Raiya For Nicky, Susan and Beckham 7am-noon: Boxing Day Show with Donna Crowie xx Bagley Junior & Deborah 3-5pm: Modern Country with Donna Crowie Noon-2pm: Christmas messages show in Chippenham, England Andreas & Jade 8-9:30pm: Comedy repeats

C h r i s t m a s g r e e t i n g s Geordie, Marion & Zoe 3-5pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie 2 Jan. SAT. Love from Mum and Family. Heather & Colin Dude Pete Yanulis & Roy (Maint) 6-8pm: Eclectic Editions with Paul Gasteen 7am-noon: Sunday Show with Donna Crowie

Martin Richards & Tracey Dec. 26 SAT. 3-5pm: UK Chart with Donna Crowie Jermaine Sercie, Steve Baby, Tinfish, 8-9:30pm: Christmas comedy repeats Sylvia Buckley would like to wish Jolene & Allan all family and friends Melanie, David & Family 7am-noon: Sunday Show with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell

Kurt, Geita & family and Chelsea 3 SUN. Jan. a Blessed Christmas and Hazel and Michael Richards and 1pm: Interview with the IEG re. Covid-19 measures all Good wishes for a Peaceful family, and all our friends on Ascension and Healthy New Year. Annette Leo and Family, Island. 3-5pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie 7-10am: Sunrise with Andrew Turner Wendy, Jackie and families, Merry Christmas 7pm: Baptist Church service 1-4pm: Luke Bennett Happy Christmas David and Fiona McDaniel, May you have a lovely Christmas in Kevin Williams and family, SUN. Dec. 27 and Happy New Year the warmth of your home Natalie, Ross Grant and Family, 8-8:30pm: Comedy show Barry and Rita Williams and in the company of your loved and all of the Bagley family and ones.. 7-10am: Sunrise with Andrew Turner Ma Dorothy Williams 4 MON. Jan. other family and friends. And a Happy New Year. Roy and Dula Williams Thinking of you all, enjoy a nice 1pm: St Paul’s Primary advent service Henzil and Caroline Peters From Julie, Georgie and Jodie Christmas keep well and keep safe Shangdo Seaveiw 3pm: Harford advent service 5-7pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie Richard and Nicole Johnson From Aunt/Friend Doreen Ronaldo Johnson TO ALL SORRY WONT BE SENDING 8pm: Comedy show (Holiday-themed) 7-9pm Eclectic Editions with Paul Gasteen Luke Johnson Kurt, Geita and family on Ascension CHRISTMAS CARDS THIS YEAR BUT MON. Dec. 28 Roy and Henry Thomas have a lovely Christmas WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS Ursula and Dillon Johnson 8am-1pm: Donna Crowie from Nan Doreen and family. OPPORUNITY TO WISH THE 5 TUE. Jan. Brenda Bizarre and Dawn FOLLOWING PEOPLE 3pm: Pilling Primary advent service Foxy and Helena Stevens Wendy and Georgie Greentree All my family at home, Robin, Allan and Cecily Bateman Emma-Jane and Isla in Bristol, UK, 5-7pm: Modern Country with Donna Crowie 8-11am: Sunrise with Donna Crowie Jimmy and Sharon Peters Happy Christmas, with love Doreen Auntie Elaine & Uncle Sam on 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell

Shelly Williams Ascension Island, my dearest TUE. Dec. 29 From Vernon Quickfall friends, professionals and members 4-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Luke Bennett of the community here and 7am-noon: Sunrise with Andrew Turner 8-8:30pm: Comedy show Season’s Greetings to overseas who have supported and 6 Jan. WED. Our Family and Friends still continue to walk my journey to 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell Wishing you all a Blessed and To all my family and friends here on recovery with me (it’s too many of Happy Christmas, and Best Wishes 4-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Luke Bennett 7-10am: Sunrise with Luke Bennett the island have a lovely Christmas you to mention but you know who for 2021. you are) and all the very best for 2021, God 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Holiday-themed) 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell Thinking of you Dec. 30 WED. bless you all Wishing you all a very Vera Scipio & Family from Doreen Happy Christmas and a Happy and 5-7pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie London, UK Healthy 2021. 7-10am: Sunrise with Luke Bennett From Leigh 7 Jan. THU. Merry Christmas Ricardo 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell We love you and we can’t wait to see Bringing you the 100.7 (Briars) you 5-7pm: UK Chart with Donna Crowie 88.1 (High Knoll) Love Papa, Mommy and Baby BBC World Service 102.7 (Blue Hill) THU. Dec. 31 THU. 20 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 21 FAITH MATTERS TIME OUT DIOCESEDIOCESE OF SAINT OF HELENA SAINT HELENA

The Cathedral Parish of St Paul The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Saturday Friday 25th December – Christmas Day 9.00am Eucharist th St Andrew 9:30 hrs -Sabbath School Programme Friday 25 December – Christmas Day 10:00 hrs -Bible Lesson Study 9.00a.m.9.00am Eucharist Eucharist St Peter St Andrew 11:00 hrs - Divine Service 11.15a.m. Eucharist St Helena & The 9.00a.m. Eucharist Cross St Peter 13:00 hrs - Youth st Sunday 27 December – 1 Sunday after Christmas Every Wednesday 8.00am11.15a.m. Eucharist Eucharist Cathedral St Helena & The 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting Cross All are Welcome 5.30pm NineSunday Lessons 27 and December Carols –Cathedral1st Sunday after Christmas For further information contact: Sunday 3rd January - Epiphany Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 9.00am8.00am Eucharist/JuniorEucharist Church Cathedral Cathedral BAPTIST CHURCH 9.30pm5.30pm Eucharist Nine LessonsSt Peterand Carols Cathedral Thursday 7 January Christmas Day Service Sunday 3rd January - Epiphany 25th December 9.00a.m. Eucharist Arabia Sandy Bay Chapel 8.00 am 9.00am The Parish ofEucharist/Junior St James Church Cathedral Head O’Wain Chapel 9.30 am

Jamestown Chapel 11.00 am 9.30pm Friday 25 DecemberEucharist – Christmas Day St Peter 8.00a.m. Eucharist ThursdaySt 7 John January Sunday Services Sunday 27 December – 1st Sunday after Christmas 27th December Sudoku 9.30am9.00a.m. Eucharist Eucharist St James Arabia Sandy Bay Chapel 8.45 am 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols St James Head O’Wain Chapel 10.45 am Sunday 3rd January –TheEpiphany Parish of St James Jamestown Chapel 6.00 pm Scientists describe ‘crazy beast’ that 9.30am Eucharist/Junior Church St James lived among dinosaurs and seems to 3.30pm Eucharist St Michael Sunday School in recess for the school holidays, Friday 25 December – Christmas Day break rules of evolution chidren still welcome to the services. Thursday 7 January 7.00p.m.8.00a.m. Reserved SacramentEucharist with St John St John Watch Night Service Healing SundayThe Parish 27 of StDecember Matthew – 1st Sunday after Christmas 31st December 9.30am Eucharist St James Jamestown Chapel & Sandy Bay Chapel 11.30 pm Friday 25 December – Christmas Day 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols St James Bible Studies 9.30a.m. Eucharist St Matthew In recess for the school holidays. Sunday 27 December – 1stSunday Sunday after 3rd ChristmasJanuary – Epiphany 11.15am Eucharist St Matthew Kids Adventure Club: 7.00pm9.30am Nine Lessons andEucharist Carols /JuniorSt Mark Church St James In recess for the school holidays. Sunday 3rd January – Epiphany 3.30pm Eucharist St Michael 11.15am Reserved St Mark ALL ARE WELCOME Sacrament/Junior ChurchThursday 7 January For further information contact: Tuesday 5 January Tel No 22388 or 24644 7.00p.m.7.00p.m. Reserved SacramentReserved SacramentSt Mark with St John Scientists have described the ways an ancient “crazy beast”, which Healing lived alongside dinosaurs on Madagascar approximately 66 million The Parish of St Matthew years ago, broke the rules of evolution. BAHA’I FAITH Officially called ‘Adalatherium hui,’ which literally translates from www.sthelenabahai.org Friday 25 December – Christmas Day Malagasy - the national language of Madagascar - and Greek as 9.30a.m. Eucharist St Matthew “crazy beast,” the mammal was discovered earlier this year and “O Befriended Stranger! announced in the journal ‘Nature.’ Sunday 27 December – 1st Sunday after Christmas The candle of thine heart is lighted by Now, a team of 14 international researchers have published a 11.15am ChristmasEucharist morning Praise and Worship at St Matthew comprehensive 234-page monographic treatment examining the the hand of My power, quench it not 10am at No 3 Longwood Enterprise Park. creature’s bizarre evolutionary history and features. with the contrary winds of self and 7.00pm Praise andNine worship Lessons Service and onCarols Sunday St Mark passion. The healer of all thine ills is CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME FOR 2020 27th Decemberrd 2020 at 11am It was about the size of a modern cat or an opossum, according to Sunday 3 January – Epiphany remembrance of Me, forget it not. Make FRIDAY 25TH DECEMBER - Thursday 31st December ‘Bring and Share’ researchers at Stony Brook University in the US, and the skeleton is My love thy treasure and cherish it even CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE AT11.15am THE tea at 3:30pmReserved at No 3 Unit Longwood St Mark the most complete for any mammal ever discovered from this era in as thy very sight and life.” HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL @10AM. Sacrament/JuniorEnterprise Park Church the southern hemisphere. - Baha’i Scripture Sunday 3rd January 2021 Praise and SUNDAY 27TH DECEMBER – Worship at 11amTuesday also Kidz 5 ZoneJanuary will meet. The animal is also surprisingly large for mammals of its time, which MORNING SERVICE AT THE HALF were believed to be about the size of mice, and is expected to have 7.00p.m. All are welcome.Reserved For Sacrament further information St Mark DEVOTIONAL MEETING TREE HOLLOW HALL @10AM. contact Priscilla on 23249 or Elaine on burrowed to hunt for food and avoid dinosaurs. BAHA’I CENTRE EVERYONE IS WARMLY WELCOME 62552 Gumwoods The Leadership of the Rock Christian Among the crazy beast’s notable features are its spine, which contains TO JOIN US FOR ALL OF THESE more trunk vertebrae than most other mammals, its muscular hind 8pm CAROL SERVICES. COME ON AND Fellowship would like to wish you all THURSDAY EVENINGS Gods richest blessings for a very merry limbs that were placed in sprawling position - similar to modern CELEBRATE THE REAL REASON FOR ALL ARE WELCOME Christmas and a bright, prosperous and crocodiles - and its brawny sprinting front legs that were tucked Telephone 24342 THIS SEASON. MAY GOD RICHLY happy new year. underneath the body. BLESS YOU ALL. Jeremiah 29:11 22 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

Festive Season Openings

Wharf St Helena Ascension Accounts & Date Lending Kiosk Branch Branch Payments A Virtual Prepaid Tourist Debit Card Wednesday, 23rd December 09:00 - 14:30 08:45 - 15:00 08:30 - 16:00 for short-term visitors travelling to St Helena. Thursday, 24th December 08:30 - 12:00 Accepted at all establishments offering the Friday, 25th, Saturday, 26th Closed & Monday, 28th December Local Debit Card Acceptance Service.

Tuesday, 29th December Closed 09:00 - 14:00

Wednesday, 30th December Closed

Thursday, 31st December Closed 08:30 - 13:00

Friday, 1st January Closed

Saturday, 2nd January Closed 08:30 - 12:30 Closed

Please Note: International Remittance Services will be accepted up to an hour before closing on 24th, 29th and 31st December 2020.

Normal Bank opening times will resume on Monday, 4th January 2021.

Bank of St Helena Ltd takes this opportunity to wish all our customers a Happy Festive Season and a Prosperous New Year. 24 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

 Monthly Newsletter by Saint Helena Equality and Human Rights Commission      
      NOVEMBER 2020      This month in Saint history for human rights:   ­     21st November 1784: Clara Rich, a slave, was baptised at St. €‚ ƒ„  James' Church. She later went on to be the founder of one of   † ‡
   the island's most successful schools. ˆ ‰ ­    9th November 1840: The legality of the Vice-Admiralty Court, O  ‚ PŒŽ  is confirmed by the Advocate General in London is   ‘  Ž   established in St Helena to give judgement in cases where †  †   P’‘“ ship crews are charged with slave trading.
ˆ„  ” 16th November 1984: The United Nations General Assembly    ­
ˆ  votes to urge the UK to bolster St Helena’s economy and raise the native awareness of the right to become independent. The Independence call is not heeded.    

ˆ      ­ WHITE RIBBON †   Ž     ­   CAMPAIGN 2020  •  ‚  –   ” †   ‡” Ž  The White Ribbon Campaign is a global movement of 
ˆ”     men and boys working to end male violence against   —  Ž    ­ • women and girls. The campaign was intended to raise awareness about the prevalence of male violence     ˆ Ž ˜  ™ 
 against women, with the ribbon symbolizing "the ˆˆ   „Ž™ š      idea of men giving up their arms". Active in over 60   
ˆ   Ž      ‘ ” ›  countries, the movement seeks to promote healthy   relationships, gender equity, and a compassionate vision of masculinity.    IMMIGRATION  ’‘
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were made by the Commission. Contact the œ EHRC to find out more.  ­”  Ž   ”   Ž  š ž „ Ÿ ­

Tel: 290 22133 Email: [email protected] † ¡¡’¢   26 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 27 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD NOTIFICATION BASIL AND BARBARA

MEETING OF THE LAND GEORGE DEVELOPMENT CONTROL Send their AUTHORITY Greetings “The Land Development Control Authority will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday To 13th January 2021, at 10 am at the St Helena Community College, Jamestown. FRIENDS AND For further information, Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc Meetings of the Authority are open to including the Company’s has a Vacancy for a FAMILY HERE AND members of the public, applicants and attractive benefits package, objectors. please contact Laura Yon, ABROAD On-Island Fuel Manager The Agenda and redacted versions of the (Aviation), Trainee Operator For Handling Reports will be available on the on telephone number: 25662 Within the Agencies Department LDCA Web Page on the SHG Web Site. or via email address: A HAPPY festive aviationmanager.solomons@helanta Job Outline .co.sh Train with the fuel management team to become qualified in aircraft refuelling and all associated Should you require assistance, please maintenance requirements. Application forms may be collected season contact the Secretary of the Land from Solomons Reception Desk, in Development Control Authority on the Main Office Building, Jamestown Interested Persons Should: And telephone number 22270. or alternatively an electronic copy  Have GCSE grade C and above in English, Maths and Science can be requested via e-mail  Be willing to undertake further training A healthy, bright address: [email protected]  Be computer literate and confident with all Microsoft applications Applicants and objectors may speak at the and should be completed and  Hold a valid drivers’ licence (J4 desirable) meeting providing that a summary of the returned to Miss Daryl Legg, Human  Be available to work additional hours to attend unscheduled or emergency aircraft NEW YEAR 2021 Resources Officer, points to be raised has been submitted to Solomons Office, Jamestown, the Secretary at least 24 hours before the Salary will start at £10,464.72 per annum, (£872.06 per month) By 12 January 2021 depending on qualifications and experience meeting”.

INVITATION TO TENDER LAND DENTAL HEALTH MATTERS The Programme Management Unit of Corporate Finance are seeking the services of individuals who are able to provide ad-hoc Site Supervisory Support to the FOR Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP) Team. DENTAL HEALTH MATTERS Such services will initially be required for the site SALE supervision of the construction works as part of the Rupert’s Cargo Handling Facility project as well as the supervision of the proposed rehabilitation of Side Path The Property Division of the and Field Road. Individuals who are interested and want to find out Infrastructure & Transport Direc- more, can contact Mr Richard Wotton, EDIP Chartered Engineer on Tel 25805 or email richard.wotton@ torate has one residential site for sainthelena.gov.sh. sale: Copies of the tender documentation can be obtained from Miss Shelley Thomas Parcel Number 638, within the Scotland Programme Management Unit registration section, measuring 0.23 acres. The Castle Jamestown Telephone No: 22470 or email shelley.thomas@ Location: Upper Cleughs Plain, St. Paul’s. sainthelena.gov.sh Signed Tenders should be submitted in a sealed Closing date for bids are 12 noon, Friday 8th envelope, clearly marked ‘Site Supervisory Support January 2021. – EDIP’, and placed in the tender box located in the Main Castle Foyer, Jamestown, by 12 noon, Tuesday 12 Please contact: Gina Henry, Crown Estates Officer on January, 2021. email address: [email protected], or on Interested parties should note that this opportunity is telephone number: 22270, or you could collect For more information contact the Dental Team at the Dental Clinic, Health Directorate, Upper Jamestown not being advertised overseas. particulars from Essex House, Jamestown. on telephone: 22500 or email: [email protected] or [email protected] 15 December 2020

For more information contact the Dental Team at the Dental Clinic, Health Directorate, Upper Jamestown on telephone: 22500 or email: [email protected] or [email protected] 28 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 29 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD #BeInformedBePrepared Rulessocial about distancing donot eliminate every risk thatthey be exposed. Staff could thedo camp at and notlive Even though staffwear and masks gloves,there is still a risk Bradley thereother a risk that is always people in be could Bradleys Bradleys residents also interact withBradleys residentsalso interact staff during quarantine. ST HELENA HOME QUARANTINE or forcingLocking in their staff residents rooms to live the at

Someone might touch a has handrail been recently that THE BENEFITS TO ALL if truth is, The one at Bradleys person has COVID The risksThe at Bradley exposed — exposed Government HelenaSt

Quarantine is our primary method of preventing the spread of COVID-19 on St Helena and is still the Island’s ’ first line of defence in protecting its people. seem because safe completely s might arriving return home atthe ofevery end shift.

From the Titan Airways’ Charter Flight in January 2021, all arrivals to St Helena can home quarantine at a locationin one travellersall are

property that has been pre-approved by a Proper Officer. camp realistic solutions. are not

Home quarantine means that people are able to quarantine in their own home or in a home-based environment. touched byelse. someone

evenfollows if everyone rules. the This has proven to make quarantine less stressful and more comfortable for people. BRADLEYS Home quarantine has been adopted throughout the world and, although there is no zero risk option for containing COVID-19, home quarantine is widely recognised as the preferred option for quarantine because of the benefits it for containing risk option There is no zero

brings, not only to those in quarantine, but for communities as a whole. This is the same for St Helena. ’

Here we take a look at some of the benefits of home quarantine on St Helena: s are difficult eliminate to

Reducing the risk of infection The risk factor of transmission between passengers after arrival and during quarantine would be lowered considerably due to having their own space at home for the 14 day period. People who have previously quarantined here have stated that physical distancing within a large group of people at Bradleys

camp was difficult. 22470

Familiar Surroundings for relaxation

Quarantine in a familiar or private home environment means more relaxing activities to participate in (i.e. gardening, exercising, cooking or baking, home improvements etc.), all of which could provide therapeutic benefits for mental health during the quarantine period. communitycovid - 19,

Lower risk of individuals breaching security

Home-based activities, providing relaxation and positive mental well-being, consequently could reduce the risk COVID-19 of individuals breaching or attempting to breach quarantine. Most people will arrive to St Helena from countries which have been in ‘lockdown’, therefore will be familiar with restrictions as well as being familiar with and understanding the need to stay home. - 9siteeagvs www.sainthelena.gov.sh/coronavirus [email protected] An effective Isolation method if anyone tested positive In the case of COVID-19 test processing; if a person(s) were to test positive and did not require hospitalisation, their isolation at home would mean lower risk of spreading the virus as there would be less contact with less people. Home quarantine might becauseHome seem dangerous arriving quarantine Home quarantine reducesHome the contactarrivingtraveller quarantine an person withperson COVID Home quarantine only a presents Home riskbreaks someone quarantine if If everyoneIf there therisk thatone rules, is very follows little advance and any deliveries during quarantine wouldadvancedeliveries quarantine during and any left be imprisonment, for people whofor peopleimprisonment, break the rules. anywould home quarantine casebe in already isolated.

More money for essential services We canrisk by significantly reducearrivals this making aware oftheir requirements,putting place 24 in hour

It costs SHG approximately £900 per person (around £30,000 in total) for the 14 day quarantine at Bradleys with stocked suppliesaccommodation need in they roaming charging and large security fines, and/or

Camp. Due to flight passenger number restrictions (limited by capacity at Bradleys Camp) it also costs a further at a drop HOME QUARANTINE Someone in home quarantine canSomeone home quarantinetheir have in

approximate £70,000 per flight rotation to subsidise empty seats. With more available seats, due tohome manytravellers staying locations in are quarantine, this could in turn result in a break even flight and finances could then be used for other essential services including Health and Education. - off a Properpointidentified by Officer Friends and families reunited The increase in availability of seats on a flight could mean families and friends can be reunited once again. There will- 19 the as exposecommunity in others

are people who have previously had to cancel their travel plans due to the added expense of quarantine or limited hasothers with seat availability on flights. the rules Reduced costs for persons travelling Those arriving are charged up to £560 per person for the 14 day quarantine at Bradleys Camp, if spent at home this money could be saved. Persons arriving to quarantine in pre-approved rented accommodation would

still be required to pay the accommodation provider but would at least be in quarantine in a more home-based environment.

Bradleys camp would still be used should there be a case of someone not having any other accommodation option that meets the specified criteria for home quarantine. - covid Business opportunities on-Island Metres 5 - Persons/businesses with accommodation that meets the property assessment criteria could hire their premises 19/

for quarantine purposes. Businesses on-Island could also benefit by providing paid services to those in quarantine

such as grocery and food delivery.

Those persons who arrive to the Island, whether visitors or locals, are entrusted with the responsibility to adhere

to the ruling for any form of quarantine, for doing so ensures the effectiveness of these processes.

Following the rules helps to protect themselves while also keeping our community safe and COVID free.

SHG 22 December 2020 30 www.sams.sh Wednesday 23 December 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Wednesday 23 December 2020 www.sams.sh 31 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

JANUARY’S FLIGHT TO CHANGE TO REPATRIATION PUBLIC NOTICE As a result of developments relating to the new coronavirus variant in the UK and taking into account advice from our Medical staff, the Incident Executive Group (IEG) has recommended VACANCY Classroom Instructor (Agriculture) that the January flight should be a repatriation flight rather than a Charter flight. Do you have a passion to develop our youth in the field of Agriculture, have excellent oral and written communica- This is consistent with the new COVID-19 travel rules in the UK at this time which stipulate tion skills with an excellent command of the English Language? If so, we are looking for a Classroom Instructor essential travel only. This means that those travelling to the Island will be returning residents (Agriculture) to join our team at Prince Andrew School, to develop knowledge and skills in vocational education, (whose primary residence is St Helena) and those returning for work or essential business. This will not include St Helenians returning for annual leave either from or via the UK. primarily agriculture in the primary and secondary sector. The post requires you to have the ability to relate effec- tively with a wide range of individuals and to be a team player. The new variant of the virus spreads more rapidly but there is no further information yet on severity. Medical advice is that quarantine remains the most effective way of dealing with the original, as well as the new variant, of the virus. The following are essential… Salary for this post is in Grade I1 commencing at £9,259 per #StHelena#CharterFlight#IEG  GCSE in English & Maths at grade C or annum.

above or equivalent https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/  A minimum of 3 years relevant experience For further information about the duties of the post and https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt a copy of the job profile, interested persons should contact in working with children within a school Penelope Bowers, Head Teacher Prince Andrew School on SHG context, demonstrating the ability to car- telephone number 24290 or e-mail: 21 December 2020 ry out teaching/instructing duties [email protected]

 A minimum of 3 years relevant experience Application forms, which are available from Corporate in Agriculture or a related field Human Resources and the Education & Employment Direc- INVITATION TO TENDER torate or on the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/ SHG positively accepts applications vacancies should be submitted through Directors where appli- The Saint Helena Government (SHG) wishes to invite cable, to Emma Piek, Human Resources Assistant, The Castle or suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders for from all members of the community regard- email [email protected] by no later than Friday, the construction of an extension and disabled access at less of race, gender, disability, age, sexual the back of the Court House; known as Judicial Relocation 8th January 2021. Phase 2 Project. orientation, religion or belief, and will consid- Copies of the tender document can be obtained from: er all applications on the basis of merit, in ******************** Miss Shelley Thomas Executive Assistant accordance with the person specification. All All appointments are subject to the successful candi- Programme Management Unit disabled applicants meeting the minimum Wait until you The Castle date providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical Jamestown criteria listed in the job profile will be guaran- check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to Telephone No: 22470 or teed an interview. have information provided on the application form inde- have more than a Email: [email protected] A site visit regarding the works will take place on pendently verified. Friday 8 January 2021, at 10am, meeting at the front of the Court House, Jamestown. Please note that the successful applicant will handful of dirty Contractors should note that site visits requested after need to be available for an immediate start. the 8 January will not be entertained unless there is a relevant reason why the contractor could not attend the scheduled site visit. dishes before If you require any further details, please contact EDIP Consultant, Mr Paul Scipio, on telephone number 23850 or email [email protected] running the sink. A hard copy of completed tenders should be submitted in the tender box located in the main Castle Foyer, Jamestown by 12 noon on Friday 15 January 2021. Interested parties should note that this opportunity is not being advertised overseas. SHG 21 December 2020

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Bank of St Helena Youth Games conclude Emma Weaver & Donna Crowie, SAMS ‘sportsman of the games’ with 16 The 2020 Bank of St Helena medals (13 gold). Youth Games closing celebration Lars Williams received a was held last Thursday evening. “special award for his effort and The overall winners were performance.” This award was Jamestown/Blue Hill/Sandy Bay sponsored and presented by Miss (JBS). The team ended the 2020 St Helena and her runners up. games with a total of 226 points, which won them the ‘Bank of Christmas hampers and raffle St Helena District Shield.’ Bank New Horizons over the past week staff member Thomas Hickling had also been busy preparing and presented the award. delivering Christmas hampers St Paul’s finished second with and a Christmas raffle. 120 points. New Horizons staff and Half Tree Hollow was third, volunteers delivered 98 food with 118 points and Longwood/ parcels to those in need across Levelwood/Alarm Forest (LLA) the island. Food and money was finished fourth with 89 points. kindly donated by people here Brooke Yon won ‘sportswoman and overseas. of the games’ with 19 medals (15 The winners of the raffle were gold). Aiden Yon-Stevens won also announced.