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Vol. 6,SENTINEL Issue 47 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 01 March 2018 About the Business Road Show First-person accounts from the ESH Road Show held in Johannesburg Feb. 17-24 ... pages 10 - 12

Motion of the ... page 8 Teutonic Hall Restoration Ocean Update ... page 5

Wirebird Numbers Up Since Last Year ... page 6

Photography Exhibition Humanises Remains ... page 17 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL OPINION YOUR LETTERS

25 February 2018 a friend of George Young, Shipping Dear Editor Editor of the Cape Times, and I was SENTINEL able to meet him. After the meeting, How the St Helena Line got started the Cape Times published a long article on the issues facing St Helena, COMMENT Now that the island has said a final and the content was further reported Mic-kail Harris, SAMS apprentice farewell to theRMS, it occurs to me by several maritime publications. As that your readers might be interested it turned out, this publicity was a I recently have been feeling to know something of the background critical element in the search for a that money causes corruption. to the start of the St Helena Line. solution. “Corruption” is a strong word, but Many on the island will remember After a few restful days at sea I was it feels appropriate, as I have been the pre-RMS shipping service to able to spend a week on the island experiencing people, especially St Helena and Ascension, provided before the departure of the next young people, acting needy after by cargo ships of the Union Castle cargo ship back to Cape Town. It was overspending (and this is a bad Line. Many will have experienced a busy time, what with collecting pattern to get into at a young age). the inter-island service between St information on passenger numbers When people get £10, £20 or even Helena and Ascension on the deck and discussing the options for a £100, they seem to think that they of a Union Castle ship. The service shipping service. I was also able have power. They dream of buying was provided under contract to the to broadcast a talk about shipping new technology or a new set of UK Government, with Union Castle options on St Helena radio and go on wheels (or maybe a cat!). Once receiving a specified payment for a guided walk with the late George they get and spend money like each call at Ascension or St Helena. Benjamin. this, they’ll always want to have Here is a brief description of how the On my return to the UK, I was and spend money until money has St Helena Line got started. including intrigued to find a letter from control over what they do. my own involvement in the process. Andrew Bell, Director of Curnow Many seem to forget that In early 1975, the Union Castle Shipping Ltd, asking for information sometime in the near future, they Line informed the UK Government about providing a shipping service may not have money in their that, as a consequence of the to St Helena, which I was pleased to pockets. They will just spend containerisation of the Cape Town provide. Andrew had seen a magazine money immediately on things that route, it would no longer be economic article about the shipping problems don’t matter long-term, such as for its ships to call at St Helena facing St Helena, based on the earlier their “personal entertainment” and Ascension. The Government article in the Cape Times. He believed (drinking and smoking, etc). commissioned Peat Marwick Mitchell he had two elements of a possible Afterwards, whilst broke, they and Co Management Consultants to solution: (i) a shipping company; will expect money to appear in prepare a study of the options for and (ii) potentially, a suitable ship to front of them. Subsequently they shipping services. At the time I was provide the service. The ship which will try to do things (maybe drastic a consultant with the firm and was he had in mind was the ‘Northland things) just to get money. selected to do this work. Prince’, a mixed passenger/cargo Mobile data is the same. When In June 1975 I flew to Cape Town ship, which had been used to provide mobile phones were first active to board the next Union Castle cargo a service along the coast of British on St Helena, those that used ship to the island. In Cape Town I had Columbia, but was now laid up in dry “Pay-as-you-go” would carefully a stroke of luck. The senior partner dock in Vancouver. monitor how much data they used in the Peat Marwick office there was In due course, the UK government online or messaging. But soon, they wanted to be online 24/7. So they tried to get money for Top-up cards by asking others (sometimes strangers) “to send credit please.” This is not right. Having the privilege to go online via mobile data should be a reward rather than something to abuse. Once you’ve used up your data, take a break until you have the money to refill, or take advantage of the free internet after midnight. If you really need money or credit, work for it or save it better. Think of others who may never have enough money to overspend on ‘wants’ and then ask others for help paying for ‘needs’ (like bills). South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 3 YOUR LETTERS launched a competition to appoint a on the waterfront in the capital, and tales of all she had seen and done company to be contracted to provide Jamestown, to watch the ship arrive. didn’t seem to do much in the way a service to St Helena and Ascension. In due course the ship’s general of convincing the more reluctant In considering how to respond, cargo capacity of 990 tons proved to of them, particularly those prone Curnow Shipping Limited found be too little to meet the needs of the to seasickness. The most taxing themselves in a Catch 22 situation. island and agreement was reached to part, though, was trying to find a They could not bid for the contract replace the ship with a new RMS ‘St convenient time for 14 people from without having a ship, but did not Helena’, built in the UK, which was four different family groups, and have the money to buy and convert launched in Aberdeen in 1989 and after having finally settled on a date the ship they had in mind i.e. the entered service in November 1990. the planned voyage was cancelled company was not able get a loan The ship has been in service for due to engine trouble. from the bank unless it was sure of 27 years. The first RMS was sold to Despite these challenges the date winning the contract. South African buyers but was not was eventually set, a voyage booked, Fortunately, Andrew Bell is a put to productive use and eventually and accommodation for a week on the determined and energetic person. went to India for scrap. I myself island arranged at the magnificent He managed to ‘square the circle’ by have made several journeys on the Princes Lodge, a colonial house persuading all parties that all was ‘second RMS ‘St Helena’, the most displaying the largest collection of well with his bid, and eventually recent in 2011,and was pleased to St Helena pictures and maps in the got a bank loan of £1 million to buy recall my own part in the origination world. the ship. In October 1977, Curnow of the service. Sea sickness tablets were bought, Shipping Limited was awarded the Eric Arnold boxes of dried foodstuff were contract to run the St Helena and packed, passports checked, and the Ascension shipping service. family were ready to go on what would become one of the greatest A VISIT TO REMEMBER adventures they had had together. July 2017 Getting to the island was part of the adventure itself – the RMS St Once upon a time there lived an Helena is a unique cargo-passenger old woman who loved adventures. ship that transports food, mail, She lived by herself in a tall narrow visitors, and the resident ‘Saints’ house, and every once and a while among other things. The family were she would take herself off on a new welcomed cheerfully on board and exploit to see what the world had to soon 7 children were racing along offer. passageways and up and down stairs Being especially partial to sea in an enthusiastic exploration of what cruises, she decided to join a group would be their home for the next 5 Eric in 2004 on the deck of the second RMS ‘St of friends who were off to explore days. Soon a routine was established Helena’ approaching the island. one of the remotest inhabited places for life at sea. Breakfast, board games/ Eric is a consultant with GIC limited, an on earth, the island of St Helena. activities in the lounge, on deck international consulting firm which has undertaken “Where’s that?” and “Why go competitions such as shuffleboard several advisory assignments relating to St Helena. there?” she was asked repeatedly and deck quoits, tea, movies, lunch, Eric Arnold [email protected] by friends and family alike. She just movies, board games/activities in the shrugged and replied “Why not?” lounge, dinner, quiz…and so it went. Once the purchase of the ‘Northland She set off one summer’s day The old lady was delighted – she had Prince’ was completed, the ship made aboard the world’s last remaining her three sons and their wives and a proving voyage from Vancouver to Royal Mail Ship, the RMS St Helena, all her grandchildren together in one Avonmouth through the Panama and the only means of transport to place – and everyone seemed to be Canal with a full cargo of lumber. the island. Five days of ocean voyage having the time of their lives. She then loaded general cargo for took her more than 2,400km into the On the morning of the sixth day St Helena, proceeded to Cape Town South Atlantic where the volcanic golden clouds and a dolphin patrol and returned to Southampton into mass of St Helena rises out of the welcomed them into the waters the hands of Vosper Thorneycroft ocean. surrounding the island. Great for the big refit. She was allowed What she experienced on board the excitement! Soon 300m-high cliffs of to carry 12 passengers on this one- ship, and what she discovered on the brown volcanic rock came into view, off voyage. £1million was spent on island itself, sent her scurrying home jagged and wind-eroded. Behind converting the ship for the service to inform the rest of her family that this imposing façade, contrasting and on gaining a Class One Passenger her heart was set on a return trip glimpses of vegetation-covered certification in the UK Registry. and this time they were all coming peaks and lush green valleys could Once the conversion work was with her. And so, her dream was be seen. It would turn out to be one complete, the ‘Northland Prince’ was conceived… of the most spectacular landscapes renamed ‘RMS St Helena’. The ship There were, however, several false of contrast that they had ever seen. reached the island in late 1977 on its starts to the expedition planning. The ‘Saints’ on deck, delighted to be maiden voyage from the UK (there First of all, she had to stifle the home, enthusiastically pointed out are different views about the precise cries of “Where’s that?” and the sights; which bays to visit, what timing of the ship’s arrival). The day “Why go there?” from doubtful peaks to climb, where the forts and of the ship’s arrival was declared a family members. Her collection of batteries worth seeing were situated, public holiday on the island, and photographs, a promotional island where they themselves lived. nearly half the population converged DVD, promise of Napoleonic history, The ship anchored in the bay to 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL YOUR LETTERS await the ferry boats which would showed off his impressive catch, but Court Report transport passengers to shore unfortunately no sight of the many while containers and luggage were whale sharks who swim off the coast ST HELENA MAGISTRATES’ COURT unloaded and conveyed across the in the summer months, thrilling 19th February 2018 rolling sea on floating platforms. swimmers, divers and snorkellers Brandon Leslie Bone (27) of Ladder Once the immediate business of alike. A brief visit to a little bay for Hill, pleaded guilty to two charges of finding transport and fresh food was a spell of snorkelling among brightly making a false instrument contrary settled, the family piled into two old coloured sub-tropical fish finished to the Forgery and Counterfeiting cars and rattled their way upwards off the exhilarating morning. Act 1981. He entered his plea at the on a steep and twisty road that led Another morning was set aside earliest opportunity and was dealt them to their accommodation. With to take on the challenge of Jacob’s with by way of a Community Service enormous rooms, a large garden, Ladder, a sight that had captured the Order for a total of 160 hours as a stairways and a separate granny flat competitive imaginations of most direct alternative to custody together for granny, there was ample space family members since their arrival. with costs of £15.00. for everyone to spread out. The steep staircase of 699 steps rises 20th February 2018 Their time on St Helena was largely from the centre of the capital city Shane Julian Green (26) of spent hiking, which turned out to Jamestown straight up Ladder Hill Longwood Hangings, was found be the best way to explore the 17km to Ladder Hill Fort. It was originally guilty to one offence of common long and 10km wide island. The built as a funicular in the 1800s to assault. He was found guilty after a hills and peaks were covered in New carry cargo between the town and trial and was dealt with by way of a financial penalty of £100.00 together Zealand flax, remnant from a past the fort, but now remains as a tourist with costs of £50.00. industry, creating a verdant inland attraction with a record time of ascent backdrop to the coastal walks which set at 5 minutes, which remains were brown, crumbly and mostly unbeaten to the disbelief of the fittest vertiginous – not for the faint- and most determined members of Male Arrested hearted. Coastal walks also had the family who attempted it. the additional appeal of stunning Eight days later the ship was in Fire Station seascapes and various fortifications once again seen in Jamestown Bay, and batteries to investigate. Driving having returned from Ascension Theft Case also offered a good idea of the lay of Island to pick up passengers bound No arrests in Post Office case the land and roads led to a diversity for Cape Town. Farewells were said, of spectacular views, past numerous belongings packed and once again Andrew Turner, SAMS stone churches, and little tucked- the family were welcomed on board away shops stocked with whatever the RMS St Helena for the return An arrest has been made in the was available to sell, as well as tiny journey. This time, however, the case of the Fire Station theft that properties bursting with goats or ship was heading directly into the occured between 11am and 4:30pm chickens and vegetables enough to trade winds, which made for a much Saturday, Feb. 3. feed each family. Narrow roads with rougher voyage and less outdoor Police confirmed that a male person sharp switchbacks necessitated cars activity, but nevertheless was a has been arrested and charged with ‘handling of stolen goods’ in relation ascending the steep strips to blast perfect winding down to a perfect to the incident, and is due to appear their hooters, and those coming holiday. in court Thursday, March 8. down to pull over, causing much The old woman sighed and smiled SHG announced that the male nerve-wracking reversing and often happily to herself. Yes, it had been a person had been arrested as a direct requiring the help of passengers. perfect holiday, loved and appreciated result of information provided by The children particularly enjoyed by young, middle-aged and old. And members of the public. the outing to the Donkey Sanctuary now it was their turn to tell tales of The stolen shock absorbers have where they were given leads and life on the rolling seas, of incredible now been recovered. instructed on how to take “their” scenery and wonderful experiences, The Police have also reinforced their donkey for a long amble along the and to show pictures of all they had appeal for information regarding a misty road. Another popular resident seen and done on an island in the burglary at the Post Office. to visit is the world’s oldest living middle of the South Atlantic. In the case of the Post office, entry reptile, the 184-year old tortoise THE END was gained and damage was caused named Jonathan who lives on the (Since the writing of this article to the premises; a number of items grounds of Plantation House, the the RMS St Helena is no longer in were stolen from the building. official residence of the Governor. operation. An airport has opened According to officials, this And of course, no stay on the island on the island and flights leave from incident occurred between 6pm would be complete without a visit to Johannesburg once a week, providing on Wednesday, Jan. 31 and 7:20am historical sites such as Napoleon’s the only means of transport to the Thursday, Feb. 1. tomb, and Longwood House where island.) Anyone with any information is urged to contact the Police the former French Emperor was immediately. incarcerated. Judith Duk (who was on St Helena in A boat trip to view the resident July 2017 with 10 other members of the "The Disabled Person Aid Society dolphins was an excellent way to Duk family) would like to advise all those persons spend one morning. Hundreds of who have been invited to the Tea dolphins leaped and dived and swam £175.00 was raised for Ships charity Dance on the 11 March that the venue alongside producing much “oohing” at The St.Helena Coffee Shop Selling for this event is now the Jamestown and “ahhing” from the passengers. RMS Beef tea as part of the farewell community centre. All other details The boat passed a tuna fisherman who will remain the same. The society celebrations . look forward to seeing you there" THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS Teutonic Hall Restoration Update John Tyrell, Contributed

name Teutonic Hall. I have recently been contacted by a member of the Janisch family with the good news that the house has been saved. It has I understand been acquired by the Thorpe family, and restoration work is taking place under the Top three: Teutonic Hall before/early in the The country houses of St direction of Henry Thorpe. restoration process. Photos provided by Henry Thorpe. Helena are a very important part I understand that the house is of the island’s heritage. One of very unstable at the moment, and those that has been recognised to at one point is being supported Bottom three: Later in the restoration process. be in great danger for a number by scaffolding. Hopefully it will Photos provided by Henry Thorpe. of years is Teutonic Hall, known not collapse! My understanding during Napoleon’s captivity as is that it will probably be turned Mason’s Stock House. into a guest house. It was here that Lieutenant What a lovely location for visitors George Horsley Wood and his to the island, within easy reach fellow officers used to pray for of Longwood, and particularly the Emperor Napoleon, to the attractive for those who wish to disquiet of the Governor Sir explore the area around Fishers Hudson Lowe. Valley in which Napoleon used The house was later bought by to ride. I should also add that Georg Wilhem Janisch, a native restoration is further advanced at of Hamburg, whom Hudson Rock Rose, which also has some Lowe had brought to the island connection with the captivity of as a secretary, and it acquired the Napoleon. 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA NEWS Wirebird Census Complete World Book Dennis Leo, SHNT Wirebird Monitoring Officer, Contributed 700 Day 2018 Prosperous Bay Man and Horse ● Donna Crowie, SAMS 600 Deadwood Plain ●

● The Public Library is hosting 500 World Book Day on March 1, 2018.

● World Book Day is a worldwide ● ● ● 400 ● ● celebration of books and reading and ● ● ● ● is celebrated in over 100 countries ● ● ● ● around the world. ● 300 ● “So why not visit the Public Library ● and browse our collection? you may 200 spot something of interest. “Make this World Book Day a Number of adult St Helena Plovers celebration of reading!” 100 SAMS Radio 1 is helping with the celebrations. A radio programme, 0 produced by the staff at the Public Library, will be aired during the day 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 Thursday and will be replayed on Year Friday evening after the regular 7pm Steffen Opel (RSPB), and they show news and noticeboard. In January the annual Wirebird overall adult population trend. The And don’t forget to save the date census count took place. Once again graph shows the adult growth is at for March 6, 2018 when the Public we had a successful count. 5.8% per year. This increase is due to Library in Jamestown will be hosting The official count was 627 adults, seasonal cat trapping, rat baiting and Children’s Holiday Activities from 68 Juveniles 23 chicks and 31 nests. habitat restoration. 10am to noon. This is an increase of 55 adults from The count this year was undertaken the previous year. by staff of The National Trust as well The graphs were provided by as Eddie Duff and Trystan Thomas.

EDF 11 Discussed in Brussels Andrew Turner, SAMS

St Helena, represented by oceans, ocean strategies, sustainable Councillor Tony Green and SHG UK blue growth initiatives and the Representative, Kedell Worboys, potential for blue growth. This was MBE, took part in a week of EU- followed by a panel Q&A session. In related meetings in Brussels. the afternoon, the EDF 11th Thematic From Feb. 20-Feb. 23, Cllr Green Workshop took place. and Kedell Worboys took part in the The OCTA Ministerial Meeting took Overseas Countries & Territories place on Thursday, Feb. 22. The day’s Association (OCTA) meetings. agenda included the Annual Report, A meeting to discuss progress on the Treasurers Report, EDF 10 Thematic 10th and 11th European Development Report, EDF 11 programming as well Funding (EDF) programmes took as the presentation, adoption and place on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Financial signing of political declarations and Secretary & Territorial Authorising administrative resolutions. Officer, Dax Richards, joined this Cllr Green departed Brussels on meeting via Skype. Thursday to return to St Helena, while “I think that we have to be Kedell Worboys remained in Brussels extremely grateful for what EDF has to attend the OCTA Ministerial and done,” Cllr Green said. “Particularly the annual EU-OCTA Forum, which we have to be very grateful for what took place on Friday, Feb. 23. they are doing with EDF 11, because “I think that the value you can put [the fibre-optic cable] will really help on these visits, you can never put a St Helena connect with the outside monetary value on it,” Cllr Green world.” said. “The actual benefit may not On, Wednesday, Feb. 21, an ‘Oceans’ come back with you, but comes from event discussed a Global Agenda for the connections you make.” THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS Revised Fees and Charges on the Way Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS a ‘herd or flock size’ fee.” And at the plus £5 for each occasion included General Hospital, fees and charges in the same application); the issue are expected to increase by 5 percent, of a Community Centre Licence April 1, 2018 will see the latest as agreed in October 2017. will increase from £40 to £45; and increase in SHG fees and charges On Feb. 14, 2018 the Social & for the issue of any other licence, across various directorates. Community Development Committee including tavern, hotel, restaurant The increase comes at a time when reviewed fees and charges that fall and club, the fee will increase from a wide range of increases is also within their portfolio; Archives, £100 to £125. expected in the shops, due to cargo on Gaming Machines Regulations and At the Archives, a search fee for the MV Helena not being subsidised. Liquor Regulations. non-residents increases from £35.75 This fact was a concern in recent The three gaming machines still to £40 for the first two hours and council committee meetings, when in existence (many were withdrawn £20 per hour thereafter. This fee is elected members debated the by proprietors resulting from the to be revisited again next year. proposed increases put forward by 2013 review) pay the annual current As part of the budget process for SHG directorates. fee of £1,000 each. The proposed 2017, directorates were asked to Some increases determined for fee (increased by £30) was delayed review statutory and discretionary 2018 are already known to the public. for one year, but the fee payable for fees and charges in accordance For veterinary services, “From 1 the transfer of a licence will increase with SHG’s Charging Policy 2013. April 2018, new fees will be charged from £50 to £60. Statutory fees and charges were last for small animal clinic procedures, Under the Liquor Regulations, the revised in 2013. It is understood that a higher fee for some surgical fee for the grant, renewal, removal or some agreed increases during both procedures and a change in fees for transfer of a license per application the 2015 and 2016 budget preparation the routine veterinary programme increases from £10 to £15; an exercises were never introduced to (where animals are treated for application for special order of the Executive Council for formal parasites) from a ‘per animal’ fee to exemption will remain the same (£10 consideration. World Thinking Day 2018 Justine Joshua, Contributed Photos by Mic-kail Harris.

World Thinking Day is an annual event celebrated by members of the Girl Guiding community the whole world over. It is a day of international friendship and has been celebrated since 1926. The date, 22nd of February, was chosen because it was the birthday of both Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scout Movement, and Olave Baden-Powell, who was World Chief Guide. It has been tradition on St Helena that on this day, all Units come together to celebrate a universal theme. The theme for World Thinking Day 2018 is ‘Impact’ and completes the running theme of Connect – Grow – Impact by celebrating the Impact the Movement (Guiding) has on the lives of our members and their communities. This year’s celebrations were hosted by the Jamestown Units and took place at the Mule Yard. It was a day packed with fun (Dramas/Jingles etc. based day for all involved and we hope and educational activities that around the theme set in March it will continue to be for year and encouraged girls to consider of the previous year), enrolments years to come. their impact in their community and moving-up ceremonies, as “Impact for the Girl Guides and Girl and the wider world. There were well as awards being presented. Scouts is all about bringing positive also challenge performances It was an eventful and enjoyable change!” 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA NEWS Some Serious Swells Mic-kail Harris, SAMS

From Sunday, Feb. 25 St Helena has been visited by a north-westerly swell that created large sea swells and breakers of up to 2 metres. The sight can be witnessed at James Bay and Rupert’s Valley, and the public has been advised to take care when in those areas, as well as to oblige to any safety measures placed. This natural occurrence is expected to end March 6. St Helena Island’s only contracted cargo ship, the MV Helena (which has previously had issues with rough seas in Ruperts), is scheduled to arrive at St Helena March 6. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 9 INTERNATIONAL NEWS Island Fifty future Parliamentary Leaders Safeguards from across the globe to participate Biodiversity at the 9th Commonwealth Youth AP Feb. 24, 2018 Parliament in Jersey With deep blue waters, white Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Feb. 23, 2018 sand beaches and rich marine life, the tiny island nation of the Seychelles motions, and facing the press in a is announcing a pioneering marine Over 50 Commonwealth youth ‘mock’ media conference. conservation plan as part of a debt delegates aged 18 to 29 will convene The Secretary-General of the swap deal with creditors. next week for the 9th Commonwealth Commonwealth Parliamentary In an agreement described as the Youth Parliament (9th CYP) hosted Association (CPA), Mr Akbar Khan, first of its kind, the Indian Ocean by the Commonwealth Parliamentary who will attend the opening of nation is designating nearly a third Association (CPA) and the States the 9th CYP in Jersey, said: “I am of its waters as protected areas, Assembly in St Helier, Jersey. delighted to be able to attend the 9th aiming to ensure the longevity of its The week long Commonwealth Commonwealth Youth Parliament unique biodiversity. Youth Parliament provides a key at the States Assembly in Jersey. The archipelago’s 115 islands development opportunity for young With 60% of the Commonwealth’s have been isolated by continental people from the Commonwealth population aged under 30, the land masses for millions of years. with ambitions of public office and is Commonwealth Youth Parliament is The Aldabra atoll, a Unesco World designed to demonstrate to potential one of the key programmes organised Heritage Site, is home to the world’s future young Parliamentarians the by the CPA and responds to the needs largest population of giant tortoises fundamentals behind the processes of its young constituents. The CPA as well as critically endangered sea of Parliament. The CYP gives recognises that young people have a cows. It is spawning grounds for a participants a Pan-Commonwealth proven capability to lead change, and number of rare species. experience and a hugely valuable are a vital and valuable investment The government on Wednesday networking opportunity with for now and the future.” signed a bill restricting nearly all other participants from across the Mark Egan, Greffier of the States human activity in the waters around Commonwealth as well as with Assembly, adds: “We are delighted Aldebra and overall setting aside current Members of Parliament to welcome so many young people more than 210,000km2 as protected from different jurisdictions who from across the Commonwealth to areas. One part will ban all extractive act as mentors throughout the Jersey for this exciting and unique uses such as fishing and petroleum week. The CYP offers participants opportunity. The Commonwealth exploration; the rest will be an opportunity to experience one of Youth Parliament will allow young restricted to sustainable practices. the key institutions which underpin people to develop their leadership The plan will be completed by 2021. democracy and good governance. skills and experience our historic “A great honour and privilege,” In a notable departure from Parliament, as well as empower the country’s Environment Minister previous years, the 9th CYP will, them to make a positive difference Didier Doglet, said at the signing. in recognition of the non-party in shaping the future of their own The deal with the country’s system in the States Assembly in communities.” creditors was brokered by US- Jersey, see youth participants acting The 9th CYP was originally to be based The Nature Conservancy as the Government, Opposition hosted by the House of Assembly of and involved a $1 million grant by and independents sitting together, the British Virgin Islands in October the foundation of actor Leonardo allowing for the wider sharing 2017, before the devastating effects of DiCaprio. of opinions and engagement in the hurricanes which affected larger At the height of its debt crises in debates. Participants will experience parts of the northern Caribbean. the late 2000s, the Seychelles was parliamentary life in a real-life Follow and join the conversation one of the world’s top debt-ridden situation in the legislative chamber #CYP9 on Twitter @CPA_Secretariat countries. Its sovereign debt peaked and the programme will include and @StatesAssembly for all of the at nearly $1 billion, according to the taking part in parliamentary latest news and debates from the 9th World Bank. procedures, debating legislation and Commonwealth Youth Parliament. Russia’s First Gold Overshadowed by ‘Doping Case’ Saturday Citizen Feb. 24, 2018 Agency’s list of banned substances. as neutrals after Russia’s national A fresh Russian doping case Russia’s second doping case came Olympic committee was suspended overshadowed the team’s first gold after curler Alexander Krushelnitsky over systemic doping culminating at medal at the Pyeongchang Winter was stripped of his mixed doubles the Sochi 2014 Winter Games. Games yesterday and could end the bronze medal. Despite the extra screenings, country’s chances of an early return Sergeyeva placed 14th in the Russians have accounted for half of to the Olympic fold. women’s bobsleigh on Wednesday, the drug cases this Winter Olympics. Russia’s bobsleigh federation said partnered by brakewoman Anastasia Japanese short-track speed skater female pilot Nedezhda Sergeyeva had Kocherzhova. Kei Saito and Slovenian ice hockey tested positive for a “heart medicine” She is among 168 Russians who player Ziga Jeglic are the other two which is on the World Anti-Doping passed extended vetting to compete athletes to fail tests. 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE ESH Business Road Show development of our economy. There Elizabeth Clingham, Fisheries Clint are so many organizations that want Beard, to do business with St Helena but Council it is up to the Island to decide how and when we take advantage of those opportunities. Q2: What do you feel was the most significant thing you got out of the Road Show? Face-to-face meetings should not be underestimated, and it is these Q1: What would you want the island connections with businesses and Q1: What would you want the island to know about your time on the Road institutions in Johannesburg that I to know about your time on the Road Show? found was the most beneficial for me Show? Firstly it was not a Road Show in understanding their expectations In an effort to develop the St. but a Trade and Economic Growth and what this means going forward Helena fishing industry the road Initiative, there were meetings with for us to help shape the investment show facilitated face-to-face contact potential game changers to the island and business climate in St Helena. with potential clients, which will and it’s trade environment. The JHB help us to understand what options chamber has about 4,500 members exist for the sale of St. Helena’s fresh from the smaller to larger businesses Joan Peters, Green Wagon and frozen fish so that our future and the British Chamber about 120 (growers) can be mapped with confidence. members but these are of the bigger Business relationships built on trust businesses, and networking with and integrity as harder to develop these could develop a trade boost over Skype and email, the Road that we hope can assist our Private Show was timely for the St. Helena Sector, and make sure we get the Fisheries Corporation as on island best deals possible on supplies and we have made some significant steps services. It is also expanding of our in our evolvement which is often contacts base in SA. constrained by our assess – I was able to paint a better picture of the Q2: What do you feel was the most Q1: What would you want the island island and our island context to our significant thing you got out of the to know about your time on the Road potential clients which I feel was Road Show? Show? very well-received. It was the face-to-face networking The Road Show afforded me the and like one business owner said opportunity to liaise with the farming Q2: What do you feel was the most ‘the passion for the Island to grow community in Joburg. The one week significant thing you got out of the is visible in your presentations.’ Just time frame proved challenging with Road Show? being able to see what JHB has to regards to sourcing relevant contacts The face-to-face meetings by offer and how we can use that to our and travelling to the various farms far with all I met were the most benefit. and locations. I met with businesses significant thing to me about the trip. to discuss the advantages of air I am confident that we have made a Nicolas Yon, access for farmers on St. Helena, number of very important long-term SHG Finance particularly with regards to doing soil connections. and water analyses, the potential for facilitating a resource/educational link for farmers and the feasibility Joey of diversifying crops. These initial contacts are stepping stones towards George, exploring what benefits can be gained BoSH for the farming industry whether big or small. Q1: What would you want the island to know about your time on the Road Q2: What do you feel was the most significant thing you got out of the Show? Road Show? Johannesburg is a beautiful and The highlight of the week was my vibrant city with good and bad parts visit to a salad and herb farm that used like any other city in the world. It hydroponic technology undercover. Q1: What would you want the island is the largest business hub in Africa It was significant in that it enabled to know about your time on the Road and brings together businesses me to network with the owners of Show? locally, nationally, regionally and a successful business who take a The business trip organized by ESH internationally. We were able ‘hands-on’ approach to farming provided and opportunity for Bank to meet and make connections and who strive to maintain high of St Helena to network with other with a wide range of businesses, quality produce; keep resource use Banks and Financial institutions. agencies and institutions that can sustainable and apply an integrated In addition the presented the potentially benefit the Island and the approach to pest management. opportunity for the Bank to assess THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 11 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE The ESH Business Road Show in Johannesburg was held Feb. 17-24. The team was comprised of the following 11 Saints, ESH Business Road Show representing various local industries. and benchmark its current product and service offering compared to truly the nicest team of people that I Lawson other Banks and see how well the have met, in many a year! Everyone was so sincere and open.” This was Henry, island does in terms of AML and KYC Council/ESH issues that affects not only St Helena said by Mr Don Wilmot of Marce but the whole world. This trip also Fire Fighting Technology (Pty), Ltd. allowed for assessing the potential who had already a connection to the for other products and services that Island having supplied the Airport could be considered for the future. with their new fire trucks. In addition to looking out for Bank of Loads of contacts were made during St Helena’s interested this trip also the week by all and it is now up to the allowed each and every one to show island to ensure that these contacts case our beautiful home of St Helena are followed through by the various Q1: What would you want the island and how we are eager to support organisations that attended this to know about your time on the Road economic development for the business trip. Show? benefit of the island but not losing That Johannesburg has a whole sight of our unique selling point – St Q2: What do you feel was the most lot to offer St Helena it is now on Helena and its people. significant thing you got out of the our doorstep and we in particularly Road Show? businesses (large/small) should take Q2: What do you feel was the most To showcase Johannesburg to the advantage of the opportunities, it is significant thing you got out of the team but also being able to bring not the bad city that we have in our Road Show? contacts back for the island. I already minds the people we met embraced The most significant part I got out know that some contacts have us and wanted to share their values of the trip was the ability to speak to been taken up and in the process of and culture and learn about ours. directly to people within the Banking moving them to the next level. It field who could in turn direct you to was very apparent from this week Q2: What do you feel was the most right person/organization that can in Johannesburg that Johannesburg significant thing you got out of the provide expert advice and guidance. is a new market for the island and Road Show? Already we have made valuable we need to develop products and How the people the group met contacts, which we could use services that we as an island can embraced us and are ready to do potentially now and in the future. export to South Africa. business/share knowledge with St Helena and enter into partnerships. Michielle Martin Henry, Yon, ESH Solomons Melissa, Tourism

Q1- What would you want the Q1: What would you want the island island to know about your time on Q1: What would you want the island to know about your time on the Road the Road Show? to know about your time on the Road Show? St Helena Tourism attended the Show? It was highly productive with back- Road Show to promote St Helena to Enterprise St Helena drew on my to-back meetings nearly every day. international Tour Operators and local knowledge of Johannesburg and The chance to have face-to-face other interested parties. The people my contacts from my professional contact with investors and facilitators I’ve met are enthusiastic and were career in South Africa to ensure to discuss the many opportunities and amazed by our rich history and close that contacts were identified and challenges around doing business connections to Dinizulua and the meetings were set up for the various in St Helena was invaluable, it has Boer Prisoners. members of the team. During the first improved and developed my personal week in Johannesburg Peter Bright and professional perspective on the Q2 - What do you feel was the most and I were able to meet with various next important steps for St Helena. significant thing you got out of the key organizations and network with Road Show? them. This proved very successful Q2: What do you feel was the most Building new relationships/ as further contacts were made which significant thing you got out of the partnerships with Tour Operators the team was able to tap into as well. Road Show? and NGOs by actively selling The highlight of the week was the The knowledge that there is big and promoting St Helena as a presentation that all members of investment potential sitting on our tourist destination. Also it was a the team gave at the Johannesburg doorstep, however it is now up to great opportunity to re-confirm Chamber of Commerce where over us to ensure that we facilitate it so relationships with tour operators 80 businesses attended. One quote that it has a positive and long term who have started selling St Helena. received from one of those businesses impact for all Saints. was “Your delegation members were cont’d... 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Peter Bright, ESH About the Road Show Jeremy Johns, SAMS and overall structure. I came back 11 St Helenians represented the to the island with a broadened island in the Johannesburg, South understanding of the field I work Africa from Feb. 17-24. in and what competition in the Although the visit to the city of world market is like. And the people around 10 million was relatively I met with, even the CEOs, were short, the ESH Business Road Show deeply interested in the multitude Q1: What would you want the island team received an overwhelmingly of challenges SAMS faces as a media to know about your time on the Road positive welcome. industry on St Helena. Due to how Show? Entities and organisations in unique the island is, and how unique During the preparatory week and Joburg were eager to learn about the SAMS therefore is, everyone I met during the Road show event itself island, as well as to connect with the with had great interest is exchanging we were able to make contact with islanders and on-island businesses contact information and forming a number of key organisations in providing training/support, ongoing business relationships. I including the Johannesburg Chamber and forming mutually beneficial even met with a few journalists who of Commerce and Industry, the relationships (connections like this have already sent through training British Chamber of Business, the were formed at private meetings as proposals, etc. I even had an invite UK Department for International well as events like the Johannesburg to revisit one of the organisations Trade and the Gauteng Growth and Chamber of Commerce and Industry days after the initial visit. It was Development Agency. Meeting people meeting, when all 11 team members astounding to have witnessed and face to face rather than by email or delivered presentations). experienced businesses in such phone builds a real relationship and Organisations provided ideas, a large place, and invaluable to it was encouraging that all the people advice and even preliminary embrace potential developments. we met were both fascinated by St proposals. The island itself, the The team compiled contacts and Helena and what it has to offer and opportunities available on St Helena built interest in the island. The team eager to help the success of the Road and the island’s struggle with members each created opportunities show. perfecting infrastructure and the for their organisations - which could The business leaders on the trip tourism industry earned the Road mean the island could see significant worked hard to maximise the time Show team great interest from people steps forward in areas like fisheries in the city and the introductions wanting to help assist the island with and agriculture. they made. A significant number of its economy and future development. The Road Show was also an commercial benefits will accrue to St Reporting on the meetings and opportunity to market the island as a Helena as a result of the road show. outcomes themselves was impossible whole, and it was amazing to actually Like most world cities Johannesburg due to confidentiality/commercial have the chance to meet interested is a mix of areas, with different sensitivity, which we on the island parties/people in person, shake their lifestyles and levels of wealth. Most know well. However, in the name hand and discuss aspects of the are safe and the people are helpful of transparency and to give you a island that seem normal to us, but and friendly but as in any other city feel of what the team did on the that astounded them and increased of 8 million people, there are pockets Road Show, I’ll share the meetings I their interest in involvement with were extra vigilance is required. attended for SAMS and the outcomes the island: It became clear that some of the meetings. All members of the of the difficulties we experience on St Q2: What do you feel was the most team expressed they had positive Helena are also felt by businesses in significant thing you got out of the engagements within their own the larger world; but we experience Road Show? sectors, similar to what I experienced, some unique difficulties. We now have a core of key business that they could see being significant Except Melissa Fowler, none of contacts in the city on which firm in the development of the island in the team had attended anything foundations can be built. Potential the near future. at all similar to the Business Road investors are interested in doing Personally, I was able to visit media Show. Travelling broadens the business on and with St Helena. organisations (like VSN, Greater Alex mind, and seeing other people and St Helena can now welcome the Today and 1873 FM) that produce organisations at work meant the opportunities to build the prosperity radio, video, print and social media team came back flooded with ideas for the future. The response to the content. I was given tours of the and experiences, which we can’t island’s tourism offer was very businesses and I talked with CEOs, get while isolated on St Helena, that strong and many of the people we advertising managers and editors could soon have tangible effects on met now have the island firmly on in-depth about content, distribution the island’s development. their bucket list. methods, reach, software, finances More coverage in next week’s issue. Jeremy Johns Q1: What come back with full realisation of the The knowledge that there is would you benefits of a Business Road Show. My significant potential investment for want the island time on the trip was empowering, as St Helena out there in the world – to know about I was able to meet potential business and that Johannesburg is now on our your time partners, for both my organisation doorstep and willing to get involved. on the Road and the island as a whole, face to face. Overcoming business constraints Show? Overall, the time abroad heightened and frustrations on-island is about Those who my knowledge, understanding and having the network and resources. haven’t appreciation of my career. St Helena is so unique that there are embarked on Q2: What do you feel was the most people out there who legitimately a trip like this might be sceptical - significant thing you got out of the want to help us to development our as I was before this trip - but I’ve Road Show? future whilst retaining our identity. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 13 SCHOOL PAGE St Paul’s Primary School This half term Year 2 have been learning about Playscripts for their Literacy. They were studying the playscript called ‘Oh Gnome’. Pupils then had to rewrite part of the play in their own words with minimal prompts. SPPS, Contributed

Oh! Gnome Oliver: Look Katie! I have found a cricket ball Oh! Gnome and bat. Shall we play a game? Katie: Hey! Look, what I have Katie: Can we play a game of cricket Gran? found. Gran: No! I will go to the shop to get a softer Oliver: What is it? ball. You might break my valuable gnome. Katie: It’s a cricket bat and ball. I Jerome the Gnome: Watch it you two! You found it in the garage. might break me. Oliver: Should we play a game? Jerome the Gnome: Look what you have done! Gran: Don't use that ball, you You have broken me into pieces. might break my Gnome. Oliver: What will we tell Gran? She will be very Jerome the Gnome: Oh no! I’m cross. broken. Gran: What have you two been up to? Katie: Gran will be so upset with Katie: We have to tell her the truth. us. What should we tell her? Melena Peters Oliver: Nothing! Chylyn Leo

Oh! Gnome Katie: Look what I have found. A Oh! Gnome cricket bat Oliver: And look at what I Katie: Wow! I found a cricket bat and ball. have found, a cricket ball. Oliver: Shall we play with it? Katie: Let’s play cricket! Katie: Gran, can we play with the cricket bat Oliver: You bowl and I will bat. and ball we found? Gran: Not in my garden! You might Oliver: Yes please Gran! break Jerome the gnome. Wait un- Gran: You cannot play with the cricket ball. I til after lunch. We will go and buy a will go to the shop to get a softer ball. softer ball for you to use. Jerome the Gnome: Oh No! You have broken me Jerome the Gnome: Ouch! Can some- into pieces. Gran will be cross with you both. one call the gnome ambulance please? Katie: Yes! Gran will be cross with us. Katie: Oliver! Look at what you have Oliver: What will we tell her? done. Katie: She is going to be very cross. We need to Oliver: Gran will be very mad with us, tell the truth. but we must tell the truth. Marley Thomas - Lawrence Zac Thomas

Oh! Gnome Katie: Hey Oliver! Look! I have found Oh! Gnome a cricket bat and ball in the garage. Katie: Where are you Oliver? Oliver: Should we play cricket Katie? Oliver: I am in the garage Katie: I think that we should ask Gran Katie: What have you found? first. Oliver: I found a cricket bat and ball Oliver: Gran! Please may we play Gran: Don’t play cricket until I buy a soft ball cricket? for you to use. Gran: No! That ball is too hard. I will Jerome the Gnome: I am Grans pride and joy. go to the shop a buy you a softer ball. Katie: Oh! Look at what you have done. Jerome the Gnome: I don’t like the Oliver: I am very sorry for knocking Jerome of sound of that! his toadstool and breaking him into pieces! Katie: Oliver look what you have done! You have broken Jerome into Paisley John pieces. We are sorry for not listening to Gran. Elijah Young 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL SCHOOL PAGE THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT Famous Quotes Creative Hands Fun, creative activities for the “I can’t change the direction of the kids. When using scissors, wind, but I can adjust my sails to always have an adult assist. always reach my destination.” Chatterbox. - Jimmy Dean The childhood activity of chatterbox is fun for family and friends. For those who want to make a chatterbox, here is what you need. Materials: Crossword 1 square paper (or if you only have an Can you use your knowledge to find out the answer to A4 sheet, fold one corner down so that these easy clues? it touches the next side of the sheet. Then cut out the small rectangle at the bottom and open)

Scissors (if needed)

Pen (to write down fun things inside)

And here is how you make it.

Instructions: 1. Fold the bottom of the paper to the top. This also goes for the left and Colour Us right. Then open back to how it was at the start. in! 2. Fold each corner to the centre “dot”. Keep it as it is. 3. Flip the paper over to the next face. Mix and match your 4. Fold each corner to the centre on colours! Colour in this face as well. these three mice 5. Flip the paper to the other face. with your favourite colours. You’re almost finished! 6. Finally, put your four fingers in the squares on the current face and bring your fingers together. Voila! You have made a chatterbox. Now, write whatever you want inside and play with your friends, having them pick one fold/word each time for varied results!

While carrying 3-year-old Matthew up the Bob: "Where were you born?" stairs, I told him, “Just think, when you get Jokes of the older you can carry me up the stairs.” Bill: "The United States."

He thought about this and then, with a Bob: "Which part?" worried look, he asked, “Will you be any Week smaller?” Bill: "My whole body." 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL FAITH MATTERS THE NUGGET OF GOLD He later wrote, "that gift was symbolic". Parish of St Matthew Because however rotten people can be, Sunday 4 March - 3 Sunday of Lent For many years, the Methodist somewhere, just somewhere, there is a 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Annual Vestry minister Thomas Griffiths, travelled bit of gold in everyone. St Mark on horseback around some of the most And it's true, as you and I know from Tuesday 6 March isolated communities in the Australian our own journeys through life Sadly, all 7.00 p.m. Reserve Sacrament St Mark Outback. His experiences are in his book too often the challenge can be to find it! "Excursions with God"(1957). Perhaps ---ooo0ooo--- Sunday 11 March - Mothering Sunday the most dramatic was the time when he 4 Sunday of Lent was on his way to take a Sunday afternoon BAHA’I FAITH 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade St Mark service in a settlement far from anywhere. www.sthelenabahai.org While passing a thick eucalyptus forest an enormous man suddenly jumped out and “O Son of Being! seized the horse's head. He told Griffiths Ascribe not to any soul that which thou to dismount, and five others appeared wouldst not have ascribed to thee, and out of the trees. He was terrified because say not that which thou doest not. This these were bushrangers - dangerous is My command unto thee, do thou fugitives from the Law. observe it.” -Baha’i Scripture BAPTIST CHURCH They tethered his horse to a tree, and Sunday Services - 4th March an enormous man blindfolded him with DEVOTIONAL MEETING Sandy Bay Chapel 08.45 pm a long handkerchief. "Is this the end?" BAHA’I CENTRE Head O'Wain Chapel 10.45 pm poor old Thomas wondered. Perhaps it Gumwoods Jamestown Chapel 06.00 pm was a last bit of charity so he wouldn't see 8pm who put the shot through his heart? And THURSDAY EVENINGS Bible Studies so the bushrangers would add murder Tuesday - 6th March to their usual list of cattle-thieving, ALL ARE WELCOME Jamestown Schoolroom 7.00 pm plunder¬ing saloons and robbing banks. Telephone 24342 Things looked bleak! Thursday 8th March But to his surprise they led him into Sandy Bay Chapel 5.30 pm the cool depths of the forest. And after winding through rough country for more than a mile, they halted in what sounded ALL ARE WELCOME like a cave, as indeed it was. This was Sunday 4th March 2018 Praise and their hidden lair. Worship Service at HTH Community The blindfold was taken off, and around Centre at 11am him stood six glowering outlaws. Escape Cell Groups was impossible, and death seemed Wednesday 7th March 2018 at Sandy Bay inevitable - even though he had little at 6:30pm also at the home of Anthony & Elaine Hopkins Sapper Way at 7:30pm Saturday 3rd March 2018 money, and no information to give. 0915 – 1000 Sabbath School Programme But then, as his eyes got used to the DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA 1000 – 1045 Group Bible Study darkness, he heard a groan, and turning 1100 – 1200 Divine Service around he saw a seventh man lying on a The Cathedral Parish of St Paul 1400 – 1500 Masterguide, Pathfinders & bed of bracken on the cave floor. He was Adventurers obviously dying. Sunday 4 March - 3 Sunday of Lent "Now, you're a minister," growled the Every Wednesday Leader. "So Padre, pray for our mate 8.00 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting before he goes off on his way." 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Cathedral That was it. These thugs, knowing the 3.30 p.m. Eucharist St Peter All are Welcome minister's whereabouts and movements in the bush, had decided to waylay him Thursday 8 March For further information contact: so that he could pray for their dying 10.00 a.m. Eucharist Arabia Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 comrade. And pray he did - and the bushrangers stood awkwardly, all around Sunday 11 March - Mothering Sunday him, to attention. As Tom Griffiths 4Sunday of Lent described it, "for a short time there was CATHOLIC CHURCH 8.00 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral the hush of heaven in the hide-out"; and 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Cathedral just a few minutes later, the man died. Third Sun. of Lent 4th March 5.30 p.m. Eucharist St Martin After a final prayer, the bushrangers Holy Mass 10 a.m. blindfolded the minister again, and they The Parish of St James led him back to his horse. After removing Wednesday 7th March Sunday 4 March - 3 Sunday of Lent the blind-fold, their spokesman roughly Holy Mass at 7.30 a.m. 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist St James thanked him, and there were tears in his 3.30 p.m. Eucharist St Michael eyes. Awkwardly he pushed a screwed- Friday 9th March up bit of paper into Tom Griffiths' hand, Wednesday 7 March Holy Mass at 12.30 p.m. and then the bushrangers disappeared 7.30 a.m. Eucharist St James back into the forest..... Saturday 10th March Badly shaken, he jogged along on Thursday 8 March Holy Mass at 12 noon his journey pondering the whole 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with Healing St John extraordinary experience - and then it Sacrament of Reconciliation / occurred to him to look at what was in Sunday 11 March - Mothering Sunday Confession on request the twist of paper. To his astonishment it 4Sunday of Lent Any queries: 22535 was a tiny nugget of gold. 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade St James THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 17 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Realising the Remains Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS

First Generation, a powerful and emotive photography exhibition, was launched at the Museum of St Helena Thursday, Feb. 22 at 4pm. Displayed in the gallery were 25 stunning, black-and-white photographs of 44 Saint Helenian volunteers (models). The models were lying in an unmarked mass burial graves in Rupert’s Valley, in the exact positions skeletal remains of “Liberated” Africans were found during the excavations for the new generation station in Rupert’s. In each photograph, Beetle Stones ringed the shape of the grave. Volunteers (male, female, adult and children) lay singly or grouped in twos, threes and fours. They lay tangled in graves that, for many, were too small for outstretched bodies. Each black-and-white photo also shows a faint impression of the models’ faces looking sombrely at the viewer. Underneath each of the photos, was a photograph mirroring the staged one – showing the remains of the “Liberated Africans” when their pits were opened during excavations. These images are an official archaeological record. They were wrote a series of poems on slavery in taken on the Haul Road in Rupert’s 1842). in the vicinity of the excavations. In From 1840 to 1864 the British Royal total, the 25 photos show the bones Navy intercepted illegal slave vessels of 44 individuals. This is 44 of the in the South Atlantic and brought 325 unearthed and currently stored captured ships to the island. The in the Pipe Building near the Jail in majority in a public consultation said Jamestown, waiting for their fate to the remains should be reinterred designated the project executive and be finally determined. with dignity; others are still hoping consultant for the Memorialisation They are “among an estimated an ossuary or combination of both of the African Burial Ground National 25,000 enslaved Africans who can be considered. A site in Rupert’s Historic Landmark in New York. sought refuge on St Helena.” They has been earmarked for a sacred There, she coordinated and oversaw disembarked from ships with no burial ground as part of the Airport the national design competition for record of their names or points of Project, once developments in the an interpretive centre and memorial origin in Africa. area have been completed. for a 17th century burial ground of “The First Generation Photograph The first speaker, Annina Hayes, free and enslaved Africans in the Exhibition aims to humanise these spoke with great passion about how shadow of a Federal Office Building people, who were stripped of their the whole project links the past with in Lower Manhattan. identity from the moment they were the present. Peggy said she was “envious” of captured to the centuries after their “Our hope is that by sharing the the huge historical link that exists death.” story of these people, we bring the between Africa and St Helena, and In the gallery, each individual memory of the individuals more fully she noted the Liberated Africans’ whose remains were found has been into St Helena’s history and heritage story should take its place alongside given the name of their modern as well as its future,” she said. other significant periods of St model, given a number and described Darrin Henry spoke informatively Helena’s history (such as Napoleon’s as to their sex and whether they were about how the project came together, exile and Boer War prisoners). adults or children. and about the willingness of the The First Generation Project Team Interspersed with the powerful models to be photographed in is Annina Hayes, Sharon Henry and images was information to help uncomfortable positions. Darrin Henry. understanding of the gallery; Henry Peggy King Jorde then spoke. The flagship sponsor for First Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, The Peggy is a native of Albany, Georgia Generation was Connect Saint Helena Witnesses, for instance (Wadsworth (USA) who, among other things, was Ltd. 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

“The Housing Division of ENRD is urgently seeking a 4 bedroom property to rent, preferably in the Alarm Forest, Sea View, Briars, Jamestown, Invitation to Tender Ladder Hill, St Paul’s or HTH areas. Please contact the Housing Officer, Tracy Thomas on telephone 22270 or email tracy-thomas@enrd. The Saint Helena Government wishes to invite gov.sh” suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders for the following contract- Proposed Construction of a Replacement Retaining Wall for Government Garage Park Copies of the tender document can be obtained from Miss Tiffany Lawrence MOONSHINES BAR THIS Procurement Officer Essex House WEEKEND Jamestown Telephone No: 22270 or email tiffany-lawrence@ enrd.gov.sh A site visit to view the works will take place on Friday, Sat 3rd March 02 March 2018, at 10am, meeting at the Government Mix Music by DJ Prudi from 8.30pm Garage. If you require any further details, please contact the Project Manager, Mr Mark Plato, on telephone number 22270 or email [email protected] . Sun 4th March Completed tenders should be placed in the Tender Usual opening from 3.pm Box at Essex House by 12noon on Wednesday, 07 March 2018. Interested parties MUST complete the Activity Financial Statement within the Specification and should note that this opportunity is not being advertised overseas. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD

Mothers Day Lunch Admit it. She’s your everything so treat her! Date: Sunday 11th March 2018 Time: 12 noon – 3pm Wine & Dine with a Tasteful Sunday Buffet followed by a Delicious S oothing Dessert Adults Per Person: £18.00 6 – 12 Yrs Per Person- Half Price 5Yrs & Under: ABSOLUTLEY FREE!

Booking Essential: Call 25507 to reserve your table. Reservations for this event must be received by 3pm on 09/03/18. Please be advised the restaurant will not be open for Public orders on this day. 22 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD

The UK Traveller - Trends and Opportunities with Lyn Hughes At the Museum of St Helena Thursday, 15 March, 18:00 The UK travel market is one of the world's largest, and also one of the highest spending. Lyn Hughes of Wanderlust magazine will give an insight into who these travellers are, and what they want. She will include stats from the latest Adventure Travel Survey, which polled British travel companies and travel agents, as well as over 3,000 travellers who are interested in experiential, adventurous and sustainable holidays.

About Lyn and Wanderlust Wanderlust was created in 1992 on the back of a sick bag on a flight to South America by Lyn and her late husband Paul Morrison. The idea stuck and, returning to the UK a few months later, they launched Wanderlust magazine from their spare bedroom, with Lyn as editor and Paul as publisher. The magazine gradually grew through word of mouth, and went on to be one of the UK’s leading travel magazines, with numerous awards under its belt. In 2007 and 2008, Lyn was Highly Commended as Publisher of the Year. The Times lauded Lyn as one of the “50 Most Influential People in Travel.” In 2012, Lyn was presented by an Outstanding Contribution Award in the British Travel Press Awards. In 2014, Lyn was awarded one of the 'Top 60 Most Influential Women in Travel in the Last 60 Years' by the AWTE. She regularly appears on lists of Top UK Travel Journalists / Influencers. A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Lyn is still an award-winning writer in her own right. She is regularly consulted by tourist boards and governments on travel-related issues, especially regarding sustainable tourism. She sits on several committees, including the Latin American Travel Association (LATA), in which St Helena is a member. She judges many competitions and awards including the Thailand Green Excellence Awards UK. Lyn strongly believes in tourism as a force for good, benefiting local communities, wildlife and the natural world.

For further information, please contact Zedella Young, Communications Officer, on email [email protected] or telephone 22415.

Did you know St Helena is on Wanderlust’s Travel Hot List 2018?

Enabling Tourism and Economic Growth Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: [email protected] Visit us online Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com | Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE

VACANCY – ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT

The Environment and Natural Resources Directorate invites applications for the post of Environmental Assistant in the Environmental Protection Section. As Environmental Assistant you will provide general field and office based assistance including site and desk based assessments and data collection and analysis that will contribute to environmental monitoring, investigations and assessments. You should have at least 2 years’ experience undertaking work in an environmental management role, including the use of specialist monitoring equipment and software. You should also have an A’ Level or equivalent in a Science or Geography related subject. Salary for this post is at Grade C, commencing at £8,613 per annum. For further information on the above post, please contact the Chief Environmental Officer, Isabel Peters on tel: 24724 or on email [email protected] An application form and Job Profile is available from Essex House and should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager, ENRD, Essex House or e-mail [email protected] by no later than Wednesday 14th March 2018. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Derek Henry Director, Environment and Natural Resources Directorate 27 February 2018

PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY FOR POLICE CONTROLLER

The ‘St. Helena Police Service’ has an opportunity for a self-motivated, assertive and enthusiastic individual to work within their team as a Police Controller. The job purpose is to be the first point of contact for the Police Service including the efficient management of the telephone switchboard and radio communications, initial reports made and receiving all visitors to the Police Headquarters. Prospective candidates should have GCSE’s in both Mathematics and English at Grade C or above or equivalent, with relevant background experience in a call centre operations or customer care and/or experience of dealing directly with the public. Applicants should be 18 years of age or over and must have the ability to communicate effectively and to make on the spot decisions when deploying Officers to reported incidents. Salary for the post is at Grade B commencing at £8,355 per annum and hours of work are on a shift basis including weekends, covering a 40 hour week. For further details or an information pack, interested persons are invited to contact one of the duty sergeants on telephone number 22626. Application forms are available from the Police Directorate (Ogborn House or Police Headquarters). Applications should be completed and submitted, through Directors, where applicable, to Sarah Williams, Human Resources and Administration Officer at Ogborn House (or email [email protected]) by no later than 4pm on Wednesday, 14th March 2018. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. David Lynch Director of Police 27 February 2018 26 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

For Sale APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an Application has been received in respect of the following proposals: 1. Application 2018/26: FULL Planning Application for Ford Mondeo Zetec 2.0 TDCI diesel Extensions to Existing House (Covered Area, Verandah car. 2002, 5-door hatchback in & Garage) on Parcels 0317 & 0318 New Ground, adjacent to Timothy Francis. Applicant: Jason Augustus black. Recent new clutch, good 2. Application 2018/27: FULL Planning Application condition. £3000 ono. for Construction of a 2 Bedroom Dwelling, Clay Gut on Parcel 1231 Half Tree Hollow, adjacent to Crown Land. Applicant: Dave Stevens SYM Motor Scooter 150cc with Copies of the Applications and Plans may be inspected lockable top box and 2 helmets. by Prior Appointment with the Planning Section, Essex 2015 model, only 2100 miles. House, Main Street, Jamestown, Monday to Friday, Very reliable and economical. No from 8.30am to 4pm. Appointments can be made with the Secretary on Telephone No 22270 or email Karen- parking problems! £1500.00. [email protected] stating the Application Reference Number they wish to inspect. Any person who wishes to make Representations on Both available to view at Alarm the above Applications should make them in writing Forest. within 14 days, to the Planning Office, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown or Email shane.williams@ enrd.gov.sh Tel: 24479 Public Review Commencement Date : 1 March 2018 Public Review Closing Date : 16 March 2018

Riana De Wet Chief Planning Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY Administration Support Officer

Corporate Support Services has an opportunity for a self-motivated individual to work within Corporate Human Resources as an Administration Support Officer. The job purpose is to provide effective and efficient administration function by supporting the daily Corporate HR activities, ensuring smooth communication and prompt resolution of all general queries. The successful candidate will serve as the HR Focal Point to Corporate Services in respect of variations to terms and conditions, secretarial support, disciplinary/capability, etc. You would also assist the HR Systems & Accounts Manager with preparation and processing of payments as and when required.

Prospective Candidates should have GCSE’s in English and Maths at Grade C or above, NVQ L3 Diploma in Business Administration, a minimum of 4 years administration experience and a minimum of 1 year’s secretarial experience.

The post requires strong communication skills and excellent organisational skills. The post holder should be proficient in IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Databases and Outlook programmes and should have the ability to work under pressure to be able to meet tight timescales.

Salary for the post is at Grade C commencing at £8,613 per annum.

For further details regarding the duties of the post and for a copy of the job profile, interested persons can contact Bronwen Yon, Senior Human Resources Officer (Workforce Planning) on Tel No. 22470 or email bronwen.yon@ sainthelena.gov.sh.

Application forms which are available from Corporate Human Resources, should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Miss Nicole Peters, Corporate Human Resources, The Castle or e-mail nicole.peters@ sainthelena.gov.sh by no later than 4pm on Tuesday 13 March 2018.

All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 27 NOTICE BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

VACANCIES FOR FIXED TERM/PART-TIME POSTS WITHIN THE MARINE SECTION

MARINE CONSERVATION OFFICER Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post Marine Conservation Officer on a fixed term basis in the Marine section from 30 April 2018, for a minimum of 5 months.

The applicant will be responsible to the Director and provide input to the marine team in relation to field work, communications, data and project management.

Applicants should have an A or AS level in a science subject (preferably Biology), at least 1 years work experience of data collection and management activities, good swimming experience, proficient in computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access and Grade C driving license.

Salary for the post is at Grade D1 commencing at £11,034 per annum.

MARINE CONSERVATION ASSISTANT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the Part-time post of Marine Conservation Assistant on a fixed term basis starting as soon as possible until 30th September 2018. The candidate will be required to work three days a week.

The applicant will work with the Marine Conservation Officer and Assistants, to provide support in day to day activities such as field work, communication and data collection and management.

The applicant must be able to demonstrate good written English, basic mathematic skills and an understanding of environmental science and must be able to drive.

For further details on the duties of the above posts, please contact the Acting Marine Conservation Officer, Miss Annalea Beard on telephone No.22270 or e-mail [email protected]

Application forms are available from the Receptionist at Essex House and should be completed and submitted to the Human Resources Manager, Essex House or e-mail [email protected] by no later than Monday 12th March 2018.

All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified.

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

Mr Derek Henry Director, 26 February 2018 Environment and Natural Resources Directorate 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 29 NOTICE BOARD pay

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Warehouse / Driver / Handy operative – Ascension Island

Chandlery Mini Market are looking to recruit a cheerful Warehouse / Handy person who will be able to work well within a small team and have the ability to successfully follow procedures. We seek somebody with good organisational skills and the ability to act independently. Previous warehouse practices and methods with a knowledge of warehouse systems will be of good advantage but not essential . Applicants must possess a full clean driving licence C&D and have experience with the operation of forklifts. Applicants must be physically fit as this post will require a considerable amount of manual lifting and must be capable of basic handyman tasks to carry out first line repairs and general maintenance of fixtures and fittings . This is a single status role and benefits will include • Rent free accommodation • Electricity and water allowances • Food allowance • Free return flight to your country of residence • 30 days annual holiday • Medical & primary dental care For more information on this post a job description and an application form please contact Marianne Young- Crowie Tel : +247 66810 or email: [email protected] All application forms to be submitted no later than Wednesday 14th March 4pm THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 33 NOTICE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY - ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Corporate Services has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to work within Corporate Human Resources as their Organisational Development Manager. The job purpose is to be responsible for the continued implementation of SHG’s Prospectus for Change (PFC) with particular emphasis on helping to embed a culture of continuous improvement within Directorates through: • Educating and empowering staff to make improvements • Supporting defined change projects • Showing and communicating successes and benefits • Building a community of people working on improvements • Identifying incentives for improvements

The post holder will also be responsible for developing and managing SHG’s Future Leaders Programme. Prospective candidates should be educated to degree level/equivalent professional qualification in HR and/or Organisational Development, and should also possess the following experience: • Proven track record of delivering successful Organisational Development interventions • Expertise and experience in staff training and organisational capacity building • Experience in delivering service improvements • Proven experience of Continuous Improvement The post holder requires excellent communication skills and strong commitment to customer service. The post holder should have the ability to inspire and motivate others and should have a good understanding of process improvement and capacity building programmes. Salary for the post is at Grade E, ranging from £14,138 to £17,673 per annum. For further details regarding the duties of the post, interested persons can contact Mrs Barbara George, Head of Corporate Human Resources on Tel No. 22470 or email [email protected]. Copy of the Job Profile and application form are available from Corporate Human Resources. Application forms should be submitted (through Directors where applicable) to: Miss Nicole Peters, Corporate Human Resources, The Castle or e-mail [email protected], by no later than 4pm on Wednesday 7 March 2018. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Corporate Services 21 February 2018

ST HELENA BEAT SURGERIES MARCH 2018

As part of their Neighbourhood Policing Programme, St Helena Police Officers will continue their ‘beat surgeries’ in various places around the Island throughout March 2018.

These surgeries are designed to take place in busy areas where it is easier for more people to attend. Please see below the dates and times for March.

Beat Surgeries - Dates & Times

Date Time Venue

Wednesday, 7 March 11am - 1pm Blue Hill Shop Thursday, 8 March 4pm - 6pm Rupert’s Friday, 9 March 10am - 12pm Levelwood Community Centre Saturday, 10 March 10am -12pm The Market, Jamestown Friday, 16 March 11am - 1pm Phillip John’s Shop, St Paul’s Saturday, 17 March 11am - 1pm Outlets at Sandy Bay Friday, 23 March 4pm - 9pm Alarm Forest Friday, 23 March 6pm - 8pm Silver Hill Bar, Levelwood Saturday, 24 March 2pm - 4pm Francis Plain Tuesday, 27 March 10am - 12pm A&D’s Mini Mart Car Park Thursday, 29 March 5pm - 7pm The Briars Friday, 30 March 10am -12pm Longwood Supermarket/Longwood Police Post 34 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 35 NOTICE BOARD 36 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 37 NOTICE BOARD 38 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL SPORTS ARENA Champions Stunned! Town boys produce the goods Wise Monkeys Media Productions bowled Andrew Yon after 15 overs. Jamestown produced a stunning This brought Scott Crowie to performance to defeat defending the crease and he continued the champs, Half Tree Hollow (HTH), by onslaught, adding 42 before he was 36 runs as District cricket continued dismissed, caught Cliff Richards, over the weekend. bowled AJ Bennett. George finished Jamestown was sent in to bat on unbeaten on 59 and Town reached an third over, HTH had been reduced to what could only be described as a unexpected total of 221/3 from their 8/5. scorcher of a Saturday afternoon. AJ 20 overs. It was going to take an outstanding Bennett and HTH captain Andrew HTH’s reply did not start in the captains innings from Yon for HTH Yon bowled economical first spells, way they wanted or needed. They to recover, and although he smashed reducing town to 7/1 from the first lost five wickets in three overs. AJ 48 he was eventually dismissed, four overs. Bennett was dismissed for a second caught Crowie, bowled Thomas. However, Gavin George and Damien consecutive duck, caught Trystan Nick Stevens and Jia Peters produced O’Bey began to accelerate Town’s Thomas bowled O’Bey, and Barry a great partnership for HTH, with run rate in the middle overs. O’Bey Stroud was dismissed caught O’Bey, Stevens striking an unbeaten 51 and smashed 108, which included six 4’s bowled Shane Williams for two. Peters an impressive 60. But despite and eleven 6’s, while George played a David Young and Julian Henry also the brave partnership, the defending supporting role. fell for ducks in the same over. When champs fell some 36 runs short of O’Bey was eventually dismissed, Richards was bowled by O’Bey in the required target. Swimming Down Under Counting the days to international competition

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Duwaine Yon, Ben Dillon, Scott plans for the boys to enter a wider The National Swim Team has George and Colby Thomas will be selection of events and to also form a stepped up training efforts for the joined by Josh Yon – currently relay team for the first time. impending Commonwealth Games residing in the UK – to form a team of in the Gold Coast, Australia later five for the 2018 edition of the games. this year. Although training has Although Adam been ongoing for the past year, Fowler narrowly the intensity of sessions is on the missed out on increase with the countdown to the selection for games reaching the later stages. the games, Swimmers from the Jamestown both he and Swim Club are normally up at the Demi George crack of dawn to undergo the first continue to of two daily training sessions at the train with the Jamestown Pool. Under the guidance team. of coaches Johnny and Anne Dillon, The team the boys work on technique and will be the discipline, while building endurance biggest group and fitness. They, along with other of swimmers members of the Swim Club, also to represent St received training from South African Helena at an coach Duncan Bonney, who recently international visited the island. event, with THE SENTINEL | Thursday 01 March 2018 www.sams.sh 39 SPORTS ARENA CRICKET Results Master Batters District T20 Sat 24Feb 2018 St Pauls remains unbeaten Jamestown 221/3 HTH 188/7 Wise Monkeys Media Productions Damien O’Bey 108 Jia Peters 60 Shane Williams 3/33 Andrew Yon 2/39 Sun 25 Feb 2018 St Pauls 232/5 Levelwood 153 Phillip Stroud 78* Delroy Leo 36 Ryan Belgrove 3/26 Delroy Leo 3/43 Longwood 188/5 Sandy Bay 174/5 Darrell Leo 68* Ian Williams 47 Matthias Young 1/23 Brett Isaac 1/28 CRICKET Fixtures Sat 03 March 2018 1.30 pm Longwood V St Pauls Umpires: Sandy Bay Sun 04 March 2018 both openers, St Pauls didn’t miss a St Pauls put on a batting beat and maintained their blistering 10 am masterclass to defeat Levelwood on run-rate. Jamestown V Levelwood Sunday morning. Dax Richards and Phillip Stroud Umpires: St Pauls The top order fired for St Pauls with combined to futher increase their 1.30 pm Phillip Stroud and Ryan Belgrove tally. The pair played an array of HTH Sandy Bay leading the way with 78* and 65 attacking shots and St Pauls had V respectively. reached 180 before Richards was Umpires: Longwood Belgrove took the attack to dismissed LBW bowled Coleman for Levelwood bowlers from the get 33. go. Along with his opening partner Stroud continued on his merry Gareth Johnson, the pair put on way, forming partnerships with Alex 88 in seven overs. The impressive Langham (4) Jordi Henry (12) and partnership was brought to an end Tyrel Ellick (5*) to see St Pauls when Johnson was dismissed – to an imposing total of 232/5 in caught Sanjay Clingham, bowled 20 overs. Delroy Leo for 19. Leo continued to Levelwood needed to score at bowl well and picked up the wicket of a staggering rate of 12 runs Belgrove in the same per over to reach the required over – caught target. They started well with Greg Coleman the mercurial Ross Henry for 65. striking 29 before he was Despite losing expertly stumped by Richards, giving J Henry (2/16) his first wicket.

Levelwood failed to form a solid partnership, and lost wickets at regular intervals. Gareth Johnson took three catches at fly slip to dismiss Shavon Leo (5), Greg Coleman (0), and Brandon Leo (19). Levelwood captain Delroy Leo played a gutsy innings of 30 and David Francis smashed three big 6’s to score 18, but it was to no avail. Levelwood was bowled for 153, some 79 runs short of the required target. 40 www.sams.sh Thursday 01 March 2018 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA Sandy Bay to the Sword Wise Monkeys Media Productions Francis destroys his hometown Longwood defeated Sandy Bay in the final and most closely contested match of the weekend. More Match Longwood batted first and lost opening batsman David George for eight in the first over. After striking Reports INSIDE two sweetly timed 4’s, George was caught at cover by Matthew Benjamin. Darrel Leo continued his good run of form and kept the scoreboard ticking over for Longwood. Albeit at a slightly slower run rate. The Sandy Bay bowling attack performed well and restricted Longwood to ones and twos until Patrick Crowie decided to up the ante. Despite struggling to find a sense of rhythm and timing he struck six 4’s in an innings of 30 before he was run out by Benjamin. Former Sandy Bay player, Rhys Francis, arrived at the crease and formed a crucial partnership with Leo. Francis took on a more attacking role while Leo used his wealth of experience to rotate the strike. Francis brutally struck seven 6’s to score 60* in the final eight overs, while Leo nudged his way to 68* and Longwood finished on a respectable total of 188/3. Sandy Bay’s openers, Benjamin and Ian Williams made a solid start, battling the intense heat and scoring on par with the required run rate. The pair put on 80 before Benjamin was dismissed, caught Crowie, bowled Matthias Young for 45. Chris Owen joined Williams in the middle and the pair continued to score at a good rate. However Williams’ good innings of 47 came to an end, caught Fraser Stone, bowled D George. The match still hung in the balance with Sandy Bay needing 57 from the final five overs. Known for his big hitting, Brooklyn Fowler added 12 before he was sent packing, caught Ralph Knipe, bowled Francis and Sandy Bay fell further behind the required rate. By the time Owen had been run out for 45 it was clear Longwood would emerge as winners. Francis brutally struck Sandy Bay fell just 14 runs short of the target on 174/5. seven 6’s to score 60* in Benjamin struck a solid 45 for The victory means that the final eight overs. Sandy Bay against Longwood. Longwood remains unbeaten and are level on points with St Pauls at the top of the log.