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... page 6 Launch of The Book Box “There’s something comforting and familiar about that tangible feeling of holding a book in your hands and turning the pages. That ‘new book smell’ as you crack the cover and read the first page...” Promoting the ... page 11 Benefits of Education Also Inside... Steering Group Dr Arnold Free Apparel First Teaching & to Allocate £30m Monument Gets a for Weeds Learning Conference Grant Facelift Awareness Week ... page 12 ... page 3 ... page 7 ... page 15 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 3 OPINION YOUR LETTERS ST HELENA NEWS
Dear Editor native island, the St. Helenians would Dear Editor Steering Group SENTINEL be the happiest and most contented ST. HELENA:-THE POOR race in the world.” Please may I comment on an article to Allocate FORGOTTEN ORPHAN In a later Chapter, he notes a fact published in the Sentinel dated COMMENT Phillip Gosse’s book “St. Helena which resonates with the present 9th May 2019 from Connect Saint £30m Grant Donna Crowie, SAMS 1502-1938” is a readable history of times:- Helena titled REMOVAL OF SILT AT THE HARPERS EARTH DAM. It is Andrew Turner, SAMS Saturday saw a great turnout of a those years. It had been out of print “The whole political situation of the until Trevor Hearl, History lecturer world is changing” and he predicts pleasing to see that Connect have variety of people gathered at the Grand taken advantage of the dry weather Projects to be funded from a new Parade to witness the inauguration of at Cheltenham College, with which a future when:- “The island may £30m grant will be decided by a St. Helena’s Education Department become an important place of call for to drain and remove the silt from the Dr Philip Rushbrook, the 69th Governor basin of the reservoir at Harpers that Steering Group, SHG announced. of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da had an invaluable Link for many aeroplanes --- and those flying from have accumulated over the thirty- appearance looked promising, I took a The £30m Economic Development Cunha. years, had it reprinted. the East may call for refreshment, as Investment Programme, granted to The traditional inaugural ceremony In the last Chapter, Gosse reflects did the old East Indiamen- stopping year life of the earth dam, I’m sure sample home the structure of the silt took place and the new Governor all consumers will look forward to had a slurry structure unfortunately St Helena by the UK Government, is on his book. He feared that what for petrol and oil instead of fresh meant to cover the next six years. delivered his speech. Good speech, he had written, about want and water and beef.” receiving a improved water quality within twenty four hours after it Governor. We’ll also look forward to from what we were receiving a few started to dry out the silt structure The funding used to be known as hearing more from you at 2pm this unemployment (as prevalent on St. The other roads for prosperity he ‘Capital Programme.’ The grant had Helena during these times) might suggests are:- weeks ago. I must congratulate the had changed becoming hard as a Friday on SAMS Radio 1. contractors for the good progress block of concrete, I suspected the not been awarded to St Helena for a But there’s one thing that Governor have indicated that the inhabitants 1. Catering for visitors number of years prior to 2019, but were sad and unhappy:- 2. Ascension as a Health Resort they are achieving. rapid cause of the change were due Rushbrook mentioned in his inaugural Unfortunately I’m really to a high clay content, on checking is important to many sectors on the speech that I want to focus on, which “far from it, they appear to be a 3. Agriculture/Horticulture – island, especially construction. was the need to give better opportunities happy, smiling people who have as “almost anything will grow given disappointed with the statement the sample it revealed it contained made in the article concerning the a high clay content thus causing In a recent interview with to Saints who want to return to the suffered privation for so long that encouragement.” SAMS Radio 1, Councillor Clint island to work. they have become accustomed to it. He mentions that “in the old days silt which states as follows: Once dry the silt structure to change, it also “St Helena also needs future leaders, the silt provides a very fertile top contains other properties not similar Beard (member of the Economic ---- They are a brave people --- as Lemons, Oranges, Pomegranates and Development Committee) stressed so it was extremely encouraging to meet a race they are highly intelligent.” other fruits” grew plentifully on the soil for gardens etc. On Saturday 11th to top soil. I would therefore suggest recently around 20 students studying the importance of the grant to the He describes St. Helena at that island, along with “ Coconuts, dates, May I decided to visit the site of the that it’s not suitable as a top soil. a multitude of subjects at universities stock pile of silt prior to arranging island’s private sector. across the UK,” he said. “We must make time as “a refuge from a world gone mangoes, bananas in one or two “We have a private sector that is mad” where “peace reigned, where valleys.” transport for it to be delivered my Kind Regards sure they, and others returning to St home in Sapper Way at first glance the Cyril George waiting for this money to kick in,” Helena, are offered good prospects when there were no newspapers, no loud Excellent Coffee at Sandy Bay. In he said. “They are hanging on, and they get back.” speakers, no income tax, no lidos, 1851, St. Helena Coffee won first the private sector plays a big part in This would be excellent, but will it no by-pass roads, no noisy crowds, prize at the London Exhibition. our economic cycle with the number definitely happen? And what could this no glaring posters, no dog races, no - and he repeats the fact that “the Social Security Review Update of people they employ.” mean exactly? cinemas, and where the sun shone island should grow far more for its Hopefully this could mean returning Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS The £30m is for projects that most of the year”!! St. Helena is own consumption.” effects for the housing register, if “promote investment opportunities, Saints can receive better employment the Cinderella, or shall we say, the I wonder what Phillip Gosse would perks. It was brought to my attention The review of the Social Security people are trying to keep below the build a stronger investment climate recently that TC post-holders on the poor forgotten orphan of the British say about the island at the present Ordinance, 2010 is expected to be poverty line by not sharing housing. and a more resilient infrastructure island are entitled to both overseas Empire. Once upon a time she was time. complete by December 2019. The Attorney General’s Chambers base whilst preserving and promoting and local leave – the rest of St Helena the pampered darling of the Hon. Chairman of Social Security Review have been kept up-to-date with all what makes St Helena unique.” meanwhile gets approximately 25 days of East India Company” Yours sincerely Working Group, Cllr Cyril Leo, at amendments to the Ordinance. To guide the use of the money, leave per annum of local leave only. “Given just a little help, a little Barbara B. George the May 8 Social & Community It was said at a Jan. 19 SCDC meeting SHG will be creating a Steering And TC post-holders also get free encouragement and a fair share of housing benefits and living allowances Development Committee (SCDC) that implementing proposed changes Group consisting of SHG officials, their own land to cultivate, and a meeting said that “the review is to the Ordinance would be costly, and DfID officials and councillors. The (water and electricity), which is why voice in the government of their they can live the lush life I suppose. more or less complete, still targeting financial support would need to be Steering Group will set the list for Surely a returning Saint, who likely has December.” requested from DfID. what projects receive funding and the same or better qualifications than The proposed changes to the At an April 10 meeting, it was when. TC post-holders, who knows the island Ordinance should go out for suggested costs would be £100-£200 SHG said the £30m will initially be and who will put their earnings back into public consultation in August and and that due to financial constraints, used for “quick win” projects that the island rather than taking off after September. the changes would be unlikely this will begin this year, but gave no a couple years with savings earned on- None of the proposed financial year. details yet as to what these projects island, could also be offered a better life might be. Councillor Beard suggested by bringing knowledge and qualifications recommendations has yet been made In the May 8 SCDC meeting, Cllr back home? known, but it is expected they will Derek Thomas was concerned the money might be used to complete More and more Saints leave the island include a redefinition of “household,” that implementation costs would works in Rupert’s, to make the Jetty for overseas opportunities. But those as SCDC Chairman Cllr Tony Green need to be ready for consideration fully operational. Saints who are in uni at the moment, had asked for the definition-change at the upcoming Medium Term In previous years Capital Funding tend not to return to the island because to be advanced ahead of other Expenditure Framework (MTEF – was used to upgrade rock-fall they’ve got better opportunities abroad possible recommendations. when directorates make bids for the protection, road networks and the and few perks at home; while TCs come The intent with redefining next financial year’s funding). water network. here in turn for better opportunities and “household” is that recipients of “If we miss the boat, then it could According to SHG, the Steering perks. Definitely it could seem tough for Income Related Benefits (IRB) do not Group’s first step will be to set out a returning Saint to watch others live the be another three years,” he said. lush life while they go to work just to become worse off if another person But Deputy Chief Secretary an agreement that “sets out the provide for the family and pay the bills. joins the household. Currently, the Gillian Francis gave assurance that shared objectives and commitments total income of the household does consideration for additional funding between UK Government and SHG South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., not account for number of occupants, for benefits is included in the MTEF and provides the foundations for a The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, and so even a small income from timetable already. So the plan new relationship based on greater Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic another occupant can adversely remains for the proposed changes to mutual accountability.” This affect an IRB recipient when their agreement will also cover all other Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 the Social Security Ordinance, 2010 poverty line is assessed. This could to go out for consultation in August/ areas of UK Government funding, E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh potentially also have knock-on September. such as the annual budget. 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS Inauguration New Governor: What New Emergency Radio System of Governor Can We Expect? Finally Arrives Andrew Turner, SAMS Philip Andrew Turner, SAMS Dr Phillip Rushbrook on May 11 was officially sworn in as the 69th Equipment for the new Emergency Rushbrook Services Radio System has finally Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. arrived. But who is he? What can we expect The Radio System forms part of from his tenure? the new Contact Support Centre that Governor Rushbrook’s career began will serve all the island’s emergency with the UK Atomic Energy Authority services. in the early 80s. In the 1990s he moved SURE SA Ltd is currently installing between various environmental the new system and once installation companies before joining the World has been completed, SURE will Health Organisation (WHO) as conduct field tests across the island. Regional Advisor for Environment After installation and testing, the and Health. system will be inspected by the After his years with WHO, came provider, HYTERA. his move to government. After If HYTERA gives approval, the two Cabinet jobs and a stint at the Government in defence roles, until system will be signed over to SHG Treasury he returned to the WHO finally he was appointed Governor of and training of staff will begin. Once for a year. He then joined the Home St Helena. training has been completed, the Office before taking on his first SAMS will be finding out more network will go live. government role in an Overseas about our new Governor’s past and Funding for the new system was Territory, in the Governor’s Office on his plans for his future on St Helena, approved by Legislative Council in Turks & Caicos. live on SAMS Radio 1 this Friday at the recent budget-setting process, gathered to witness their new of the financial year, and endorsed Since then Governor Rushbrook 2pm. A full article will follow in next and the project is being headed by Governor being sworn in. the announcement of a multi-year had a lengthy career with the UK week’s Sentinel. Ian Johnson. The Royal Commission, appointing capital investment programme. He the Governor Designate as Governor also spoke about things happening of the Territory, was read by Chief on Ascension Island and Tristan Secretary Susan O’Bey. Sheriff of da Cunha, the two other “precious St Helena, Ethel Yon OBE, then British territories in the South administered the Oaths of Office Atlantic.” and gave the Address of Welcome, to One of the basic themes for which the new Governor replied. his tenure, the Governor said, is His Excellency considered that his to maintain and build upon the first official duty was to “thank the achievements of Governor Honan Sheriff of St Helena for her welcome and earlier governors. address and for officiating at this The band played one verse of the impressive inauguration.” National Anthem; His Excellency REMOTE BANKING MAY 2019 His second official duty was to, inspected the Parade (accompanied “thank each and every one of the by traditional music) with the Parade people and organisations taking part Commander, following which there Bank of St Helena would like to advise the public that Remote Banking for May will take place as in the parade and those in attendance was a Prayer and Blessing by The today, to witness this occasion.” Right Reverend The Lord Bishop of follows: St Helena is the new home for St Helena, Dale Bowers MBE. The The inauguration of the 69th His Excellency and Mrs Rushbrook. Parade Commander then approached Location Date Time Governor of St Helena, Ascension In his inaugural speech the His Excellency for permission to and Tristan da Cunha took place in Governor committed to listen to march past. His Excellency stood Jamestown on the Supreme Court the expectations and concerns of while contingents marched past and Scotland Wednesday, 22 May 09:30 — 12:30 Terrace, Grand Parade just after 4pm Islanders, elected members and received the Salute. May 11. businesses. People were then able to meet with HTH Supermarket Thursday, 23 May 09:30 — 13:00 Dr Philip Rushbrook, accompanied “Equally, I will be asking what the Governor and Mrs Rushbrook in by his wife Janis, was the first more they will do to make the goal of the Governor’s Office, The Castle and Governor Designate in St Helena’s economic development and greater to partake of light refreshments in Longwood Enterprise Park Friday, 31 May 09:30 — 14:30 history to arrive to the island by prosperity a reality,” he said. “We all the main foyer. air to take up the role as Queen’s recognise that the present status quo Apart from the three incidences Representative. is not going to be enough to improve where medical attention was needed Save yourself the trip into Jamestown A fair crowd of people on the our lot.” (three people fainted, seemingly sunny Saturday afternoon, including Among other things the Governor due to standing in the hot sun), the visitors, the Island’s uniformed Head Office: Market Street · Jamestown · St. Helena · South Atlantic · STHL 1ZZ commented about the benefit of traditional Inauguration Ceremony Tel: +290 22390 · Fax: +290 22553 · e-mail: [email protected] · web: www.sainthelenabank.com contingents, the combined brass the recent budget support package seemed to have gone off without a Established and regulated in St. Helena under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008 the Company Ordinance, 2004 and the Company Regulations, 2004 band and members of the public, agreed with DfID in time for start hitch. 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS New BFI works at a standstill April 2019 register subcontractors depart island as “future needs for the island’s fuel storage are reassessed” Emma Weaver, SAMS and any defects or rectification works £76.5 million to build. An estimated Works on the new Bulk Fuel identified. £1.9 million was still needed to finish Births Deaths Marriages Installation (BFI) have stopped while “In addition to the physical on-site construction. an independent review is being review, an independent review has And SHG said they had no clear undertaken. been requested to ensure that the timeframe for completion of the Name: Caleb Francis Name: Douglas Arnold Peters Names: Damien James O’Bey & Anel St Helena Airport May 2 announced new facility still meets the Island’s project, “due to complications with Born: 06/04/2019 Died: 19/04/2019 Age: 86 Hayward that a site shutdown would take effect needs. Originally designed in 2006 the contractor, Basil Read, going Married: 13/04/2019 from May 31 while an independent there have been industry standard into business rescue” (the project’s Name: Silas Leo Place of Marriage: Cotton Fields, The review was undertaken. changes as well as changes to energy completion was already delayed by Born: 15/04/2019 Briars, Island of St Helena Essential works would continue generation and consumption which three years prior to the announcement but “the other international have seen a shift in the requirements of business rescue). Name: Jelena Ellick subcontractors onsite are being stood for the BFI. The works being led by But on Oct. 2, SHG announced they Born: 16/04/2019 down and staff are being repatriated. SmartJet will feed into this review, had terminated Basil Read, Ltd.’s There is also a small number of staff which will ensure that St Helena gets contract. SHG had already formed a Name: Unna Stevens-Thomas members[...] who will have received the best value for money moving new company, St Helena Airport, Ltd., Born: 23/04/2019 termination notices.” forward. All new works on-site to take over both Phase 1 and Phase 2 The review would add additional have stopped until this independent works for the St Helena Airport. cost to the £78.4m that in August was review is completed and the future “Contingency plans for the attributed to the new BFI. needs for the Island’s fuel storage are remaining construction work The Sentinel followed up with SHG reassessed. under the Airport Project will be for further information. “SmartJet, Inqaba and RSC are the implemented.” Dr Arnold Monument gets Facelift “Following termination of the only three international contractors/ The remaining construction DBOH (Design, Build, Operate & subcontractors that are currently on- works were “primarily testing and Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS Handback) contract with Basil Read Island. Inqaba employees will leave commissioning of the fuel systems.” it was decided that a full review of on 18 May and RSC will depart on 1 On Oct. 10, SHG said that all St the works to date on the new fuel June.” Helena Airport construction works Last week on Grand Parade, facilities should be carried out to take were to recommence from Oct. 15. Jamestown the memory of “St stock of progress to date and works The Background “Following discussions with staff, Helena’s Greatest Friend” was outstanding,” an SHG spokesperson Progress on the new BFI and subcontractors and suppliers, St brought back to life when years of said. “This review is being carried out decommissioning works on the Helena Government (SHG) is pleased grime and discolouration was finally by SmartJet and involves both a review current BFI (which would be replaced to note that all staff who received stripped off the bronze plaque on the of the construction and mechanical by the new BFI) came under scrutiny an offer of ongoing employment Dr Arnold monument. completion as well as the supporting at the end of 2018. have now accepted and works can The 13ft 6in granite obelisk was documentation which is essential for In August, Financial Secretary therefore resume. Normal hours and erected years ago in memory of testing and commissioning. Dax Richards admitted SHG had working arrangements will continue. the former Acting Governor, Dr “The BFI has been broken down into mistakenly believed decommissioning SHG offers sincere thanks to staff, Wilberforce J.J. Arnold, C.M.G., MB, five components for physical review: of the current BFI was included in subcontractors and suppliers for their JP. firewater, gas oil, gasoline, aviation Basil Read’s Design, Build & Operate continued support and looks forward History records “The Doctor” as the fuel and drainage. To date, the review (DBO) contract; as decommissioning to working with them to complete the best friend the Island has ever had. on the firewater system has been was not included, SHG would now project successfully.” “The bulk of the coloured completed and work is currently have to seek significant additional Funding for the current review was population went into mourning for a underway with the fuel systems. In funding for decommissioning works. not factored into August’s figures. month after Doctor Arnold’s death,” terms of construction the main works “We can’t have the existing “When we have agreed preferred one record reads. being undertaken are the installation infrastructure just standing in situ options [after the review,] we will In the February 1925 Church of steel grating walkways, stairs and as it will become a health and safety be able to advise final budget and Magazine it is recorded: “We offer handrails. Other works still to be issue,” the Financial Secretary said. programme for the project,” the SHG our respectful congratulations but the plaque had been left uncared completed include the Ship-to-Shore As of August, the new BFI had cost spokesperson said. to H.E. Dr W.J.J Arnold, Acting for, as it had been for many years. Governor, on his being honoured by That is, until its recent cleaning. Last His Majesty the King by being made a week a prisoner, through a combined Companion of the Order of St Michael effort from the Probation Service Online streaming of SAMS Radio 1 is back! and St George. No one has deserved Governor for the third time). His and HM Prison, cleaned the plaque the honour more, for Dr Arnold as body was removed to Plantation using Worcestershire Sauce (black Tune in at www.sams.sh or https:// We’ve moved our online streaming to Radio.co, which Acting Governor on several different House. sauce) and now the plaque gleams s2.radio.co/s418cc827e/listen offers more modern features than our old platform. occasions since 1911, as Colonial Members of the public recently have brilliantly in the sunlight. (Although Surgeon, and as Friend to the Poor, been pointing out the importance the cleaning works happened at the And get the most out of SAMS Radio has served the community well for of monuments around Jamestown, same time as the sprucing-up of Over the next weeks and months, we’ll continue 1 as we work to improve, by filling many years.” requesting they are better cared for. the Grand Parade for the arrival and improving our services and rolling out new features, out a quick 3-minute survey at He died having taken ill at Workmen from ENRD repaired a inauguration of Dr Philip Rushbrook, Bertrand’s Cottage, Longwood Jan. updated radio schedules and more online interactivity. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/57KR228 damaged bollard and repainted all of the cleaning of the obelisk and plaque 29, 1925 (while in office as Acting the bollards white some months ago, was separate to those preparations). 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 9 INTERNATIONAL NEWS HOME & GARDEN A jury just ordered Monsanto to pay Lemon Meringue Pie $2 billion in weed killer cancer case This recipe focuses on lemons, as they are plentiful at present and there were Associated Press May 13, 2019 boxes of them in two shops at the weekend. Roundup Ready herbicide. A judge any means — on farms, in yards and Barbara George,Contributed OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A jury on later reduced the award to $89 along roadsides, or as residue left on Monday ordered agribusiness giant million. food crops. Monsanto Co. to pay a combined The three California trials were the The lawsuits have battered Bayer’s Ingredients $2.05 billion to a couple claiming first of an estimated 13,000 lawsuits stock since it purchased Monsanto that the company’s popular weed pending against Monsanto across the for $63 billion last year and Bayer’s killer Roundup Ready caused their country to go to trial. St. Louis-based top managers are facing shareholders cancers. Monsanto is owned by the German discontent. CRUST The jury’s verdict is third such chemical giant Bayer A.G. Chairman Werner Wenning told • 8ozs/230g all-purpose flour courtroom loss for Monsanto in Bayer said Monday that it would shareholders at Bayer’s annual (plain or cake flour) • 1/2 tsp salt California since August. appeal the verdict. general meeting in Bonn last month • 4 ozs margarine or butter The state court jury in Oakland “The verdict in this trial has no that company leaders “very much • 3 tbsp cold water concluded that Monsanto’s weed impact on future cases and trials, as regret” falls in its share price. At the killer caused the non-Hodgkin’s each one has its own factual and legal same time, CEO Werner Baumann lymphoma Alva Pilliod and Alberta circumstances,” the company said. insisted that “the acquisition of Pilliod each contracted. Jurors The company noted that none of Monsanto was and remains the right awarded them each $1 billion in the California verdicts have been move for Bayer.” FILLING: punitive damages in addition to considered by an appeals court Bayer’s stock price closed Monday • 9ozs/260g cups sugar compensatory damages. and that the U.S. Environmental at $15.91 a share, down 45 cents or • 2ozs/60g cornflour A federal jury in San Francisco Protection Agency considers the 2.76 percent per share, in trading • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (plain or cake flour) ordered the weed killer maker in weed killer safe. on the New York Stock Exchange. • 1/4 tsp salt March to pay a Sonoma County man The EPA reaffirmed its position The verdict was announced after the • 16 flu ozs/450mls water MERINGUE: $80 million. A San Francisco jury last in April, saying that the active trading session closed. • 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten • 5ozs/115g sugar, divided Tips: August awarded $289 million to a ingredient glyphosate found in the Bayer’s share price has lost half its • 2 tbsp butter or margarine • 1 tbsp cornflour former golf course greens keeper who weed killer it posed “no risks of value since it reached s 52-week high • 1-1/2 tsp grated lemon peel (1 • 1/2 cup cold water To bake blind, line the pastry blamed his cancer on Monsanto’s concern” for people exposed to it by of $32.80 a share. lemon) • 4 egg whites case with a piece of foil or non- • 1/3 cup lemon juice (2 lemons) •3/4 tsp vanilla extract or essence stick paper and fill with un- cooked rice to weigh the pastry Directions: down. The rice can be saved in a Mariana Trench: Deepest-ever sub jar and used over and over again 1. For pie crust: in a bowl, combine Gently stir in butter or margarine for other pastry cases needing to flour and salt; cut in margarine/ and lemon peel. Gradually stir in be baked blind. dive finds plastic bag butter until crumbly. Gradually add 3 lemon juice just until combined. Pour Rebecca Morelle, BBC News May 13, 2019 tablespoons cold water, tossing with into the crust and set aside. a knife or fork until dough forms Do not add egg yolks to the hot The latest descent, which reached “Six decades ago, Jacques Piccard a ball. If you have a mixer with a 5. For the meringue: in a saucepan, filling in the pan as they will end An American explorer has found 10,927m (35,849ft) beneath the and I were the first to visit that paddle attachment, this can be used combine 2 tablespoons sugar (taken up as scrambled eggs. Add to plastic waste on the seafloor while waves, is now the deepest by 11m deepest place in the world’s oceans. instead. from the 5ozs/115g) and 1 tablespoon pan only after they have been breaking the record for the deepest - making Victor Vescovo the new “Now in the winter of my life, it was cornflour. Gradually stir in cold beaten with a small amount of ever dive. record holder. a great honour to be invited on this 2. Roll out pastry on a lightly floured water. Cook and stir over medium Victor Vescovo descended nearly In total, Mr Vescovo and his team expedition to a place of my youth.” surface or between two pieces of heat until mixture is clear. Transfer the filling in a bowl outside of 11km (seven miles) to the deepest made five dives to the bottom of the The team believes it has discovered non-stick paper to fit a 9-inch pie to a bowl; cool. the pan. place in the ocean - the Pacific trench during the expedition. Robotic four new species of prawn-like plate. Transfer pastry to greased pie Ocean’s Mariana Trench. landers were also deployed to explore crustaceans called amphipods, saw plate. Trim to 1/2 in. beyond edge 6. In a large bowl, beat egg whites Ovens vary in temperature. The He spent four hours exploring the remote terrain. a creature called a spoon worm of plate; flute edges. Bake “blind” and vanilla until soft peaks form. pie might cook more quickly in the bottom of the trench in his Mr Vescovo said: “It is almost 7,000m-down and a pink snailfish at at 200°C for 12-15 minutes or until Gradually beat in the remaining a fan oven, so peep at it after submersible, built to withstand the indescribable how excited all of us are 8,000m. lightly browned. sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating immense pressure of the deep. about achieving what we just did. They also discovered brightly well between each additon. Beat in about 20 minutes baking time. He found sea creatures, but also “This submarine and its mother coloured rocky outcrops, possibly 3. For the filling: in a large saucepan, cooled sugar and cornflour mixture found a plastic bag and sweet ship, along with its extraordinarily created by microbes on the seabed, combine the sugar, cornflour, flour on a high setting on the mixer until wrappers. talented expedition team, took and collected samples of rock from and salt. Gradually stir in water until stiff glossy peaks form and the sugar It is the third time humans have marine technology to a ridiculously the seafloor. smooth. Cook and stir over medium- is dissolved. Spread evenly over the reached the ocean’s extreme depths. high heat until thickened and bubbly. hot lemon filling in the pie crust, higher new level by diving - rapidly Humanity’s impact on the planet sealing edges to crust so that the The first dive to the bottom of the and repeatedly - into the deepest, was also evident with the discovery of Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. filling cannot be seen. Mariana Trench took place in 1960 by harshest, area of the ocean.” plastic pollution. It’s something that US Navy lieutenant Don Walsh and Witnessing the dive from the Pacific other expeditions using landers have 4. Remove from the heat. Stir a 7. Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes or Swiss engineer Jacques Piccard in a was Don Walsh. He told BBC News: seen before. small amount of hot filling into egg until the meringue is golden brown. vessel called the bathyscaphe Trieste. “I salute Victor Vescovo and his Millions of tonnes of plastic enter yolks; return all to the pan, stirring Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Movie director James Cameron then outstanding team for the successful the oceans each year, but little is constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before made a solo plunge half a century completion of their historic known about where a lot of it ends cook and stir 2 minutes longer. serving. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: later in 2012 in his bright green sub. explorations into the Mariana Trench. up. Remove from the heat. 6-8 servings. 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 11 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE The Elegant World of G-Unique Andrew Turner, SAMS G-Unique Designs has been bringing a touch of homemade, handcrafted luxury to the gift market on St Helena through its jewellery products since the company was formed in 2010. The local business, owned and operated by Giselle Richards, started out making simple fashion jewellery. Almost 10 years later, G-Unique still offers its best-sellers, like the arum Donna Crowie, SAMS lily necklace/earring sets and its available. “If you prefer factual books, pick stainless steel pieces for men. Despite living in the digital age, So at the end of April, the sisters from a variety of historical books, art But G-Unique has also grown sisters Helen Joshua and Carrie launched The Book Box to provide or travel, autobiographies, self-help substantially over the years and Augustus – like many of us – still St Helena with a greater variety of books, dictionary/reference books has expanded its product ranges to and Jamestown, and employs one range that up-cycles used bottles find something special about printed printed media for all ages to enjoy. and language guides. include more recycled, local products full-time and two part-time staff. into useful household items, such media. The sisters operate their new local “We also have box sets of all our like kiln-fused glass jewellery and as turning spirit bottles into lamps “Sure, print media doesn’t sell business via social media. children’s favourite series; Diary coasters, recycled-bottle lights and Getting Greener and turning beer bottles into wine nearly as much as two decades ago Helen and Carrie said Book Box’s of a Wimpy Kid, Roald Dahl, Horrid sea glass necklaces. The idea of handcrafting luxury glasses. – but that’s not because people have wide range of books for kids, Henry, Harry Potter, David Williams, jewellery using local materials stopped reading. In fact, people teenagers and adults is affordable Julia Donaldson, Winnie the Witch, The Beginning has always been at the heart of Secrets of Sustainability are reading now more than ever, and diverse. You’ll find something Disney Story Collections... And more G-Unique Designs was born thanks the business, but in recent years Like most businesses, G-Unique especially if you consider the way you’re interested in, from cookbooks stock will be arriving soon.” to a Youth Start-Up Loan from the St G-Unique has also pushed to increase has not been impervious to the post- audio and digital books are selling. (including those that coincide The sisters were shocked with Helena Development Agency (SHDA), its recycled products. Airport economic downturn. There are popular sites for book- with chefs recently shown on BBC the interest they have had in their which is now Enterprise St Helena In partnership with the National Although G-Unique is mainly lovers on the internet, which enjoy Lifestyle) to children’s storybooks, business so far, as they’ve only been (ESH). Trust Marine Team, G-Unique has focused on the local market, tourists millions of visitors every day. from brainteasers to home-learning up and running for a few weeks. “When I started my business I was been creating sea glass jewellery purchasing products as souvenirs “But still, there’s something aids that support the National “We have had a ‘new business a Youth Start-Up, which meant that from the glass gathered during beach does make up a substantial part of the comforting and familiar about that Curriculum, from photography books special’ running, so customers have I approached SHDA and said I was cleans. business. But Giselle said the lower- tangible feeling of holding a book in to biographies and autobiographies. been taking advantage of this,” Book looking to do a small business in G-Unique has also introduced a than-expected tourist numbers has your hands and turning the pages. The full selection of books can be Box said. “{But] it’s too early to say jewellery design,” Giselle said. “I range of beadwork that uses the local had an affect on G-Unique. That ‘new book smell’ as you crack viewed on Facebook or by contacting whether or not it will be a success, was advised to come up with logos horse-bead seeds. “Of course we would have wanted the cover and read the first page...” Helena or Carrie directly. especially in the current economic and a branding package, which I “I’ve always wanted to incorporate to see a lot more visitors come Clearly, Helen and Carrie both “Whether you’re a crime-novel climate. However, we took a risk on could access via SHDA funding. I took a green initiative into G-Unique through,” Giselle said. “I think it’s have a love of books. And as parents lover, obsessed with romance or something we feel passionate about on the Youth Loan to be able to buy Designs,” Giselle said. “We were just a case where we need to hang on of keen little readers, the sisters addicted to adventure novels, our and we’ll see how it goes.” the materials that I needed to make approached by the National Trust until the numbers increase.” wanted to encourage print-reading range of fiction books will have my products.” and that’s when we started to do the But Giselle isn’t just idly waiting for by adding to the books already locally something for you,” Book Box said. G-Unique designs started up in sea glass collection.” the tourists to come. a spare bedroom but now operates This green initiative has also led “We’ve started doing a lot more from two locations, Half Tree Hollow to the creation of the Eco Saint online work to try and export where we can,” Giselle said. Having Fun at Day Camp International customers can order G-Unique products online and have Miss Daisy (M. Fowler), Contributed them delivered through airmail. with other activities. These included “If you can’t make do with what The Half Tree Hollow Girlguiding learning to crochet, playing hand you have right now, you have to try units met at Walcott Hall for a ‘Day games and learning to make and do something to make it easier Camp’ Thursday, May 9. monkey-tail and bead pictures. to access other streams of revenue,” The girls began arriving at 8:30am With the day camp drawing to an she said. full of energy and very excited. The end, the girls had the pleasure of Giselle also said that ESH’s support hall was filled with chatter, laughter enjoying cupcakes and crackers as a has been invaluable – from the Youth and everyone was busy. By 8:45am tea-time snack with juice or water. Start-Up Loan, to more recently all were ready to sit down to a To end our day each girl had a helping her business through tough breakfast of cereal, toast and fruit began preparing for lunch, which was completed activity to take home. times. juice or water. After breakfast the spaghetti bolognaise. There was also Some girls were presented with Now, G-Unique is working to girls worked in groups clearing the prep to do for a vegetarian dish, as certificates for their participation in expand its fused glass range – a tables, washing and drying the cereal each girl made a fruit kebab to enjoy the Girlguide Sponsored Walk, and relatively new product that’s been bowls and preparing for the next as a dessert. Fruits used were guavas, also received parliament badges. getting good feedback. Having just activity. apples, pears, bananas, oranges All girls and leaders had a great day purchased a bigger kiln, G-Unique is The girls could choose from various and medlars. Everyone thoroughly filled with fun, laughter, good food working to produce more than just activities, which included icing and enjoyed their meals. and new skills. By 3:45pm everyone jewellery pieces with fused glass, and decorating cupcakes, colouring, fork- Once clearing of tables and said goodbye to their friends and have also moved into making larger weaving flowers and completing washing and drying of the dishes made their way home, exhausted but items such as coasters. word searches. The Girlguides then was completed, the girls continued happy.
St Helena is a unique and wonderful place with lots of opportunity. But this is a challenging era for St Helena – for businesses, for individuals and for overall economic development. 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ALL 1400 – 1500 Masterguide, 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist St James ARE WELCOME. Pathfinders & Adventurers Parish of St Matthew EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING Every Wednesday Sunday 19 May - 5th Sunday of PRAYER MEETING AND BIBLE Wednesday 22nd May Easter STUDY AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist St Mark HALL AT 7.30PM. ALL ARE All are Welcome 3.30 p.m. Patronal Festival WELCOME. For further information contact: St Helena and the Cross but it has the potential to enhance Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 There is always a warm welcome for The Education Directorate held learning.” Sunday 26 May - 6th Sunday of you at the Salvation Army. a Teaching & Learning Conference Primary school children put on Easter 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist St Matthew If you would like to know more about Each chapter of A Baker’s Life is filled Wednesday, May 8 at Prince Andrew performances throughout the day, BAHA’I FAITH The Salvation Army’s activities, contact with bakes that represent a different School. and attendees participation in www.sthelenabahai.org decade - learning the basics at his This was the first event of its kind, interactive group session. Majors Nhlanhla and Priscilla Ziqubu and took place during the school One such session was presented by on telephone Nos 22543/22703. father’s bakery; honing his pastry “O Son of Being! skills in the finest hotels; discovering holidays. Sandra George and Sherell Thomas, Take care and God bless. Teacher Training Advisor Garry who had their group unlock creativity Thy Paradise is My love; thy heavenly the bold flavours of the Middle East home, reunion with Me. Enter therein while working in Cyprus; and finding Cameron had proposed the conference through using Lego. and tarry not. This is that which hath fame with the phenomenally popular at a meeting of the Education “What we wanted everyone to do is Great British Bake Off television Committee. His idea was inspired unlock their creativity,” Sherell said. been destined for thee in Our kingdom series. by St Helena’s second international “The Lego was about people thinking above and Our exalted dominion.” Thanks to this book (and its clear environmental conference, which differently. In schools we have a -Baha’i Scripture step-by-step instructions), recipes was held in March. wealth of resources, but we want The aim of the T&L Conference was students to be creative and be able DEVOTIONAL MEETING that Paul has spent years perfecting Prayer Meeting on Saturday 18th can be recreated at home. Favourites “to promote the benefits of education to solve problems. Each group got BAHA’I CENTRE and the process of teaching and some Lego and each group created Gumwoods may at 8am at the home of Anthony include garlic baguettes; feta and and Elaine Hopkins chive bread; chorizo and chilli learning on St Helena to the wider something different.” 8pm Scotch eggs; mum’s ginger biscuits; community; create awareness of Some groups used Lego to represent THURSDAY EVENINGS double chocolate Danish twists; and the importance of education and mathematical concepts and others Praise and worship on Sunday 19th hazelnut cappuccino cake. learning; support engagement with demonstrated visible examples of ALL ARE WELCOME May at 11am at No 3 Longwood With photographs from personal stakeholders.” physics. Telephone 24342 Enterprise Park family albums, plus many Teachers and students delivered The Police Directorate also hosted Sunday School at 11:30am BAPTIST CHURCH professional insights into and speeches throughout the day. Garry a session that focused on resource anecdotes that reveal what makes a Cameron and Inclusion Manager management, prioritisation and DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA Cell Meetings: great baker, A Baker’s Life will show Lolly Yong were the keynote speakers. decision-making skills. Sunday 19th May PAS Student Council President Isaac “We set the exercise up so that the Sandy Bay Chapel 08.45 pm you how to bring the baking skills The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Wednesday 22nd May at 7:30pm Greentree gave a speech on “the students would be Chief of Police for Head O’Wain Chapel 10.45 pm Paul has learnt over a lifetime into Sunday 19 May - 5th Sunday of at the home of Anthony and Elaine your own home kitchen. pupil perspective,” where he spoke a day,” said Chief Inspector Mike Hopkins at Sapperway Jamestown Chapel 6.00 pm about learning technology, how to Miskell. “We then gave them some Easter 8.00 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral Also at No 3 Unit Longwood stay motivated, the submarine cable scenarios from what would normally Bible Studies Please reserve by 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Cathedral Enterprise Park at 7:30 pm and his hopes for how the cable could happen in a day, and the normal Tuesday - 21st May affect the lives of young people. kind of resources, and asked them 3.30 p.m. Patronal Festival contacting the following:- The Christian Bookshop and DVD Jamestown Schoolroom 7.00 pm “The internet is full of thousands of to decide how they would deploy St Helena and the Cross Telephone Number: 22580 Thursday - 23rd May free learning materials that will widen people.” rental will be open from 10:30- 12 Sandy Bay Chapel 5.30 pm Email: publiclibrary@ and aid the reinforcement of one’s Scenarios included traffic issues, Thursday 23 May noon on Saturday 18th May 2019. helanta.co.sh knowledge and understanding,” he domestic incidents and a road traffic 10.00 a.m. Eucharist Arabia said. “With the possibility of the accident. All are welcome ALL ARE WELCOME fibre [optic] cable, this will open The day finished with closing Sunday 26 May - 6th Sunday of Remember to come and view our For further information contact: up a complete new spectrum of remarks from the Director of Easter For further information contact New Books which are available Tel No 24644 or 24438 opportunities with online learning. Education, Wendy Benjamin. 8.00 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral 62552 or 23249 weekly! 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PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY FOR A BUSINESS SUPPORT MANAGER, CORPORATE FINANCE An opportunity has become available for a Business Support Manager within Corporate Finance.
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day efficient operations of the Business Support Unit delivering a customer focused service and supporting Corporate Finance in meeting its statutory responsibilities. PUBLIC NOTICE Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience: • ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RFQ Level 4) • 3 years working in an Accountancy, Finance or Business Support Role • 2 years management experience VACANCY FOR FIRE FIGHTERS Salary for this post ranges from £11,034 - £18,114 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. The St Helena Fire & Rescue Service has vacancies for Fire Fighters. Reporting to the Brigade Manager (CFO), the successful applicant will assist in protecting and saving lives and property Corporate Finance provides an environment for professional development in the field of finance and accountancy. The salary range for this position reflects the pathways designed to reward professional development and technical competence. For from fire and other hazards, reduce risk and provide humanitarian services in themost further details about the post, interested persons should contact Nicholas Yon, Deputy Financial Secretary on telephone number competent and effective manner, to the highest possible standard of care and quality. 22470 or e-mail: [email protected]. Application forms can be obtained from Corporate Human Resources and Corporate Finance and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Tina Sim, Corporate Human Resources, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by Applicants should be 18 years of age or over, with a valid clean driving licence, have a sound no later than Wednesday, 22 May 2019. knowledge of firefighting and rescue techniques and the ability to apply objective judgement All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and when making ‘on the spot’ decisions to deal effectively with operational situations. Applicants vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. should be in possession of a firefighter basic recruit qualification 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 They should have GCSE qualifications in both Maths and English at Grade C or above or meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. equivalent. Please note candidates will need to pass a physical endurance test as part of the shortlisting process.
Hours of work are on a 35hr per week basis. However it should be noted that the successful applicant will be on call 24 hours a day for emergencies and will be required to participate in on call rota.
TENDERS INVITED FOR AGRICULTURE UPSKILLING AND TRAINING Salary for this post will in Grade C Entry Level £9,474 per annum. The Education and Employment Directorate, in partnership with the Environment, Natural Resources and Planning Directorate and Enterprise St. Helena are seeking If you are looking for a job that is challenging but rewarding then this could be the career for the contractual services of a suitably qualified person to you! provide agricultural training services in support of the SHG Agriculture Upskilling Programme. The service provider will be contracted to undertake the For further details regarding other duties of the post, interested persons can contact Mr. Alan following: Thomas, the Brigade Manager on telephone number 23344, or e-mail [email protected]. Annual General Meeting SHFA 1. Create an agriculture (land based) education and careers programme at Prince Andrews School (PAS), linked strongly to producers through the Farmers Association. Information pack (inclusive of application forms) are available from the Human Resources The 2019 Annual General Meeting for the St 2. Establish the Harper’s Centre at PAS as a hub of and Police Directorate and should be submitted to the Human Resources and Administration agricultural training and research & development (R&D), Helena Football Association will take place showcasing appropriate technology. Officer, Anya Richards at Coleman’s House or e-mail [email protected] by no on at the New Horizons on Wednesday 31st 3. Develop a wider support pool of international expertise later than 4 pm on Friday 24th May 2019. July starting at 7pm. – fully utilising on-line resources and remote consultancy services. 4. Deliver a Producer Development Plan: including All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, A General meeting will take place at the practical workshops, tool kits and appropriate international including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information expertise. same venue on Wednesday 29th May at 7pm It is anticipated that duration of this work will be for provided on the application form independently verified. for the purpose of taking team entries and approximately 3 months over a 6 month period. the drawing up of fixtures. A copy of the Tender Document is available from: SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, Angela Benjamin at the Education and Learning Centre on Tel: 22607 or on email: [email protected]. disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of The season is schedule to start on the sh merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria weekend of the 29th/30th June. Tenders for the work should be submitted to the Finance Officer, Education and Employment Directorate or sent via listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. email to [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Friday 17 May 2019. 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD
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HEALTH DIRECTORATE Newspaper Advert VACANCY – QUALITY MANAGER, FOOD & WATER LABORATORY The Health Directorate has a vacancy for a Quality Manager. The successful candidate will be expected to manage the ISO/IEC 17025 Quality System for the Food and Water Laboratory ensuring standards are met to maintain the Laboratory’s accreditation status with the United Kingdom Accreditation VACANCY FOR STAFF NURSE – GENERAL HOSPITAL, HEALTH Service (UKAS). DIRECTORATE Some of the key tasks include: 1. Implementation, maintenance and improvement of Quality System. 2. In accordance with the BS EN ISO Standards undertake monthly internal audit checks for The Health Directorate is looking for dedicated and hardworking staff to join their team. A approval by UKAS. Monitoring of all corrective and preventive actions to ensure they are preceptorship programme for newly qualified or returning nurses is available. This includes effective and compliant with ISO standards. supernumary shifts, training and education. Competency books are available to guide your 3. Plan and chair monthly Review Meetings and Annual Management Review Meetings to provide feedback on quality issues and updates on activities undertaken during the return to work and are linked to pay enhancements. month/year 4. Review of routine test results and external quality assurance results to ensure they are The Staff Nurse will be responsible to the Hospital Nursing Officer for the provision of high within the designated limits quality nursing patient care. 5. Training of internal auditors and staff on aspects of the Quality Management System 6. Liaise with Technical Officers of the accrediting body (UKAS) regarding assessment visits The successful candidate must have a St Helena Nursing Certificate or equivalent, and an and issues relating to the laboratory’s ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation status. upto date Nurse Registration. Essential qualifications for this post are: Salary commences at £11,034 per annum. With the competency framework this role is . A Level at Grade C or above in English Language, Mathematics and a Science eligible for enhancement to Preceptorship Staff Nurse level 2a £11,586 and then Staff Nurse based subject. level 2b £12,690. . Diploma (or equivalent) in Quality Management in Food Microbiology . Computer Literate with specific Software/Programme knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office
Enhancement is applicable when able to successfully and consistently demonstrate Experience of working in a Public Health Laboratory or similar (at least 2 years) and experience of competency at the required level. The competency based salary enhancement is pensionable. working in an environment which exercises Quality Assurance Management is also essential. There is the potential for career progression to Senior Staff Nurse and or Sister/Charge Nurse. Salary is at Grade D, commencing at £11,034 per annum. 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 All appointees are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. application form independently verified.
For further information and a copy of the job profile, interested persons can contact Mrs SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, Daniella Marlow, Sister on telephone no 22500 or email [email protected] 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. Application forms which are available from the Health Directorate should be completed and submitted through Directors where applicable to Miss Madonna Henry, Human Resources For further information please contact Mr Geoffrey Benjamin, Laboratory Manager on telephone no. Officer, Health Directorate or email [email protected] by Friday, 24 May, 22500 or email: [email protected] 2019. Application forms and a Job Profile which are available from the Health Directorate should be completed and submitted through Directors where applicable to Miss Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, on telephone no. 22500 email: [email protected] Health Directorate by Friday, 17 May 2019. 22 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD
Encompass Digital Media Services Ltd BBC Atlantic Relay Station English Bay Ascension Island, ASCN 1ZZ South Atlantic Ocean
Vacancy for Communications Engineer/Technician - Transmitting Station
Encompass Digital Media Services has a vacancy for a full-time Communications Engineer at the BBC Atlantic PUBLIC NOTICE Relay Station on Ascension Island. The post holder will form part of the team that is primarily responsible for transmitting programmes for the BBC VACANCY and other customers.
Duties will include maintenance and fault-finding on the transmitters and associated equipment. Maintenance Foreman and General Workers
This post will be offered either on a single or accompanied status contract, depending on personal circumstance, The St Helena Airport Project is looking to recruit a Maintenance Team to undertake ongoing and with bungalow accommodation. maintenance works on the mechanical plant, equipment, pipework and structures relating to the Airport Project fuel systems. Any offer of employment will be conditional on passing a medical examination.
Qualifications & Experience Positions are available for a Foreman and at least eight General Workers. The Team will be Required:- responsible for performing any basic repairs or preventative maintenance on the fuel systems . Engineer qualified to BTEC National Certificate Level or equivalent in a relevant subject under construction in Rupert’s and at the Airport. . Comprehensive knowledge of safe working practices and safety procedures . Able to demonstrate standard knowledge of HF propagation and transmission, Electronic, Electrical, Data, RF All members of the Maintenance Team should have proven maintenance experience (for and Power Engineering . Ability to analyse technical problems and undertake standard fault finding example, general repair and upkeep, painting, erecting and dismantling scaffolding, etc) . Workshop skills including hand and power tools or general construction experience. The Foreman will also require experience in leading . Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing with both internal and external customers teams and organising tasks on site. Experience in welding or mechanical fitting would be . Ability to maintain accurate technical and administrative records advantageous. . Strong self-motivation and ability to work with minimum supervision . Driving licence The positions are offered on a six month fixed term contract in the first instance. Hours . IT Competent . Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and be available for call-outs and faults outside of normal of work are 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The salary for the General Worker will range working hours. between £720 and £1100 per month depending on experience. The salary for the Foreman will range between £1500 and £2000 per month depending on experience. Desirable Qualifications/Experience . Consistent & developed practical experience of a transmitter station’s operation and maintenance work For further details regarding the duties of the posts and for a copy of the job profiles, please . Experience of antenna systems . HV Authorisation contact Tony Le Roy, Head of Planning and Design, St Helena Airport Project at the Longwood Office or via email at [email protected] or telephone 24026. Further Qualifications/Experience requirements are detailed in the job description. Application forms are available from the Longwood Office or from Richard Gardner, Office Please contact the Administrative Officer on +247 66800 (Extn 102) or email [email protected], for a Job Manager, St Helena Airport Project, at the Post Office Building, Jamestown or via email at Application Form, Job Description and for further information regarding the post. [email protected] or telephone 22494. Applications to be sent to: Administrative Officer, BBC Atlantic Relay Station, English Bay, Ascension Island (or email Glen.Yon@babcock. The closing date for applications is Monday, 20 May 2019. Applications should reach Richard co.ac) or Fax direct to : +247 66117 Gardner at the above address no later than 9am on that date.
Applications should be submitted on our job application form, and must be received by end of the working day All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, on Friday 31st May 2019. 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. 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE ST HELENA POLICE ROADSHOW ON CONDUCTED ENERGY DEVICES ASCENSION ISLAND REMINDER GOVERNMENT The following is a public announcement from the Police If you spot a leak from a Directorate: We are looking for Electricians and Trainee Electricians on Ascension All trained and accredited St Helena Police Officers are now (salary dependent on role and experience) pipe that is not on your carrying a Conducted Energy Device (CED) commonly known as a Taser. To raise awareness and educate the public on the carrying The Ascension Island Government is currently looking for suitably qualified Electricians to work property, please report it and use of CEDs by St Helena Police, Officers are carrying out within our Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Department. We are also seeking suitable a Roadshow in May and June to provide further information. candidates for training to become an electrician as part of our trainee scheme. to Connect Saint Helena Members of the public are encouraged to attend the presentation in their district. The remaining dates are as follows and all presentations will now start at 7pm: The successful applicant will join our MEP team, working on a range of different projects from on 22255. routine maintenance, building renovations and new build projects. Ascension Island is currently Venue Date going through a £5m project to upgrade the Island’s infrastructure so you will be joining us during an Sandy Bay Community Weds, 15 May exciting and busy period. The successful candidates will also be required to participate in our ship This type of leak may not Centre work operations which occur periodically through the year (approximately 14 ships a year) and can Blue Hill Community Mon, 27 May cost you any money but it Centre involve working 12-hour shifts and at times, weekends. Applicants for the electrician role will hold a recognised qualification, or certificate of competence, in electrical installation and maintenance of Kingshurst Tues, 28 May costs all of us in losing our Community Centre electrical appliances. No formal qualifications are required to be a trainee but candidates must be Harford Community Weds, 29 May willing and enthusiastic to learn. precious water resources. Centre Levelwood Community Thurs, 30 May We are offering a two year contract with a salary of: Centre Jamestown Fri, 7 June : £10,000 per year (taxable in Ascension Island) dependent upon experience Community Centre Electrician Trainee: £7,500 per year (taxable in Ascension Island).
You will also receive benefits worth over £10,000 per year: • 37.5 hour working week • Rent free accommodation (with electricity and water allowances) • A food allowance • Relocation costs from country of recruitment to Ascension Island • One mid-contract return journey to the country of recruitment/residence • A gratuity payable on the successful completion of a 2 year contract • 30 days annual holiday (with additional 9 days public holidays)
AW SHIP MANAGEMENT LTD We are looking for the post holder to start as soon as possible.
For an informal discussion about the role please email [email protected] or call +247 Following their contracted annual review, AWSML have amended the freight charges for import 66572 and export shipments to St Helena Island. Please note the new tariffs will take effect from Voyage 17 departing the UK in April 2019. This appointment will be subject to satisfactory:
Please follow the below link to review the new tariffs: • Enhanced DBS Check https://sthelenashipping.com/cargo/cargo-booking-freight-rates/ • Employment References • Medical Clearance (Ascension Island has limited medical facilities. If you believe that you have a In addition to the freight charge revision, Cape Town and UK THC rates have also been amended medical condition that may be difficult to treat here please contact our Senior Medical Officer for to incorporate the increased charges that came into effect in April 2018. a confidential discussion via [email protected])
All BAF and CAF adjustments will be made monthly against these new tariffs, there will not be Email your CV to [email protected] to apply a BAF and CAF adjustment against voyage 17. We are looking for the successful applicants to start as soon as possible
For further information customers can contact on island Agents Solomon & Company (St Helena) Closing Date: 2nd of June 2019 Plc at the Malabar in Jamestown, on telephone 22523 or email [email protected] Interviews: To be confirmed (Interviews will be carried out via Skype or telephone) 26 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 27 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD
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First building on your right. Car park is Invitation to Tender available. The Saint Helena Government wishes to invite suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders for Opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays & the following contract- Fridays: 16:00 – 18:00 Refurbishment of No.11 Piccolo Hill, Longwood Copies of the tender document can be obtained from Saturdays: 17:00 – 18:00 Miss Tiffany Lawrence We stock a good range of Ladies, Men’s & Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc Procurement Officer For further information, Children’s clothing at bargain prices. including the Company’s has a vacancy for a Essex House attractive benefits package, Jamestown please contact Telephone No: 22270 or email tiffany.lawrence@ Ronald Coleman, sainthelena.gov.sh Come and have a browse! Grocery Manager A site visit to view the works will take place on (The Star & Butchery) Grocery Sales Assistant on telephone number: 22683 Wednesday, 22 May 2019, at 10am, meeting at No. 11 Contact Jean Fowler on Telephone 24044. or via email address: Within The Star Piccolo Hill. [email protected] If you require any further details, please contact the Job Outline Application forms may be collected To provide a high standard of customer service and to assist with the day-to-day running of the shop. Project Manager, Mr Mark Plato, on telephone from Solomons Reception Desk, in the number 22270 or email mark.plato@sainthelena. Main Office Building, Jamestown or Interested Persons Should: gov.sh alternatively an electronic copy can Have excellent Customer Service skills Completed tenders should be placed in the Tender be requested via e-mail address: Be competent in Maths, English & IT Box at Essex House by 12noon on Wednesday, 05 [email protected] and should Have knowledge & experience in Food Handling be completed and returned to Miss Have experience in Cash Handling June 2019. Daryl Legg, Human Resources Officer Interested parties should note that this opportunity Solomons Office, Jamestown, Salary for the post will be £7260.60 per annum (£605.05) per month is not being advertised overseas. by 27 May 2019.
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Interested Persons Should: Have knowledge in Customer Service, Cash Handling & Se Ideally have some Supervisory experience & VACANCY – St Helena National Trust Director
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified professional to join the St Helena National Trust to lead the operations of this dynamic charity organisation on St Helena Island in the South Atlantic. This job will present the successful candidate with the opportunity to lead an organisation on the move doing great things for Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc has a vacancy for a St Helena, her people and their heritage. Your role will be varied with a healthy mix of administrative and strategic For further information, responsibilities. including the Company’s attractive benefits package, Applicants must be dynamic, exceptionally organized, highly motivated, focused, a strong communicator and negotiator, and please contact have a proven track-record of leadership in the charity sector. Experience working with diverse communities in isolated Ronald Coleman, island environments and forging strong collaborative working relationships will be strongly favoured. Grocery Manager Butchery Assistant (The Star & Butchery) Job Outline The Trust is an independent non-governmental organisation, established by law, and driven by a passion for St Helena and on telephone number: 22683 or via email address: To assist with the day-to-day Butchery operations our built, cultural, and natural heritage. We have a strong emphasis on team-work, collaboration and believe that our people [email protected] are the greatest asset that we have. Interested Persons Should: Application forms may be collected Possess knowledge of jointing and preparing meats If you have a passion for heritage and the environment, are a capable and collaborative leader, and would like to join an from Solomon’s Reception Desk, in Be proficient in the use of a bandsaw the Main Office Building, Jamestown organisation leading the way in the charity sector on St Helena then we want to hear from you. The salary for the post is or alternatively an electronic copy Be literate in Maths & English depending on qualifications and experience with an initial contract term of 3 years. can be requested via e-mail address: Have a good understanding of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping requirements and [email protected] and should practices A full job description can be obtained from the St Helena National Trust office at Broadway House, Jamestown. Alternatively email Ethel Yon, be completed and returned to Miss President of the Trust Council, at [email protected] or call 23277. Applications should be in the form of a CV and Cover letter indicating how
Daryl Legg, Human Resources Officer you meet the requirements of the job description. Solomon’s Office, Jamestown Salary for the post will be (£7407.84 per annum) £617.32 per month th by 27 May 2019 CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 7 June @ 16:00 GMT 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 May 2019 www.sams.sh 29 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY INTERNAL AUDIT ASSOCIATE (APPRENTICE) Applications are invited for an Internal Audit Associate within the Internal Audit Service of St Helena Government (SHG). The post will include studies and training towards the SHG Internal Audit Scheme of Service and will involve carrying out internal Programme of events for St Helena’s Day 2019 audit assurance and consulting work within SHG under the direction of Internal Audit management. 10am Applicants should be versatile and highly motivated and will receive on the job training on performing internal audit Parade leaves Canister for Grand Parade engagements towards the achievement of the annual internal audit plan. Required skills and attributes of potential candidates are: 10:10am • IT skills especially use of Microsoft Applications; Service • Good people management and interpersonal skills; 10:50am • Time management and organisational skills; Registrations for Ladder and Marathon (Fee £5 for 16yrs + and £2 for 15yrs • Analytical, eager to learn and motivated by challenge; and • Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. and under) 11am Essential qualifications for this role are GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above. Marathon begin The starting salary for the post will be £8,067 per annum and will be reviewed on the achievement of training goals in line 11:30am with the Internal Audit Scheme of Service. For further details regarding the duties of the post and for a copy of the job profile, interested persons can contact Blessing Ladder Climb begin Gurure on 22692 or on email: [email protected] 12 noon Live music begins Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies 1:30pm and should be submitted to Clare O’Dean - Corporate Human Resources, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later than 30 May 2019. Floats leave from outside the Hospital 4pm All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and Float winners revealed vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. 4:30pm SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, Novelty Sports religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants 7pm meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Fireworks
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
St Helena Heritage Society Ltd
Thursday 30th May 2019
Museum of Saint Helena, Jamestown @ 4.30 pm St Helena Airport has part time vacancies for: Agenda: 1. Welcome 2. Adoption of revised Articles of Association Application forms & Job Profiles may be collected from Security Officers 3. Elections (subject to adoption of revised Articles) Solomons Reception Desk, in 4. Financial report the Main Office Building, Jamestown or alternatively an Working hours will be according to flight operations and applicants should 5. Museum Director report electronic copy can be have good interpersonal & communication skills, and be willing to undertake requested via email address: the required training and the necessary background and medical checks. 6. Chairman's report [email protected] and should be completed and 7. Any other business returned to Nicola Essex, Rate of pay for all posts will be £6.20 per hour Human Resources Manager, Solomons Office, Jamestown, For further information, please contact Mrs Anel O’Bey, Agencies Administrator, on telephone number: 22523 by 24 May 2019 or via email address: [email protected]
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32 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 May 2019 | THE SENTINEL SPORTS Natwest Island GamesARENA Gibraltar 2019 Nicky Stevens, Contributed Brooke Yon, Colby Thomas and Duwaine freestyle and on July 11 in the 50m Three swimmers and one athlete will Yon will leave St Helena June 22 and freestyle. soon leave St Helena to compete in the arrive in the UK June 25. Duwaine will also train at Hillingdon 2019 Natwest Island Games. Brooke will train with her coach prior Sports Complex from June 26-July 2 The games are July 6-12, and training to leaving for Gibraltar July 3. Brooke’s before flying out to Gibraltar. Duwaine is ongoing. swimming events will start July 8 with will start competing on July 9 in the 50m Aiden Yon-Stevens will have the the 50m breaststroke and 200m freestyle. breaststroke and 200m freestyle. He will opportunity to train with the Ynys Mon On Tuesday she will compete in the compete July 10 in the 100m freestyle and Island Games Athletics Team from 200m breaststroke and 50m butterfly. on Thursday he will swim in the 50m the June 5-21. This will include track On Wednesday she will swim in the freestyle. Again, the finals for the men’s training, strength and conditioning 100m breaststroke and 50m freestyle. On events will take place on the evenings of training and sand dune training. This is Thursday she will swim in the 100m IM. July 9-11. all free of charge. Finals for Brooke’s events will take place Larry Thomas will accompany the team Aiden will continue to train at the on the evenings of July 8 and 11. from St Helena to the UK and will join Hillingdon Sports Complex from June After arriving in the UK June 25 Colby Nick Stevens and Tina Yon-Stevens in 25-July 2. will train at the Hillingdon Sports Hillingdon prior to flying to Gibraltar Aiden will compete in 200m and 800m Complex before flying out to Gibraltar July 3. heats July 7 and in the 400m heats July July 3. Colby will begin competing July 9, The team departs Gibraltar July 14 and 10. Semi-finals and finals of these events when he swims in the 50m breaststroke. arrives back in St Helena July 20. will take place between July 8 and July 11. On July 10 Colby will swim in the 100m Jamestown Rifle Club Pat Henry, Contributed Another intensely hot day but still this made a difference. Just one shot ahead was Pat H with 99.8, an exciting night, Tuesday 14 May, with Junior members from group B, was and one more shot ahead in 1st position 17 members participating in our fund- Philippa taking Gold in 1st position, she with 100.5 was Patrick Young. Other raising medal competition. shot 96.4 + 5 = 101.4. Pascal took Silver ‘worthy mentions’ - Tatelyn 96.3, Robin A slight format change was made for with 94.3 + 5 = 99.3. 96.5, Nicky 96.1, Colin 97.2 and Rex 96.5 shooters using the rifle rest support, some The adults scores were interesting. finishing with a second shoot with 98.4. of whom were new or rather, beginners. In 3rd Position, Nicole with 94.4 + 5 = It’s always good to see everyone enter They were all given 5 bonus points each 99.4. In 2nd was Heidi, shooting 96.1 + and participate, but above all enjoying and listed in group B, regardless of their 5 = 101.1. Taking 1st from their group was the evening. The tea, coffee and toasties normal averages in previous weeks. Craig Clark, 99.4 + 5 = 104.4. Other good went down a treat so thanks guys. Our Similar to the golfing handicap concept, scores deserving a mention came from fish fry date will be confirmed soon by the idea for this was to make the shoot Samantha (97.3), Steve (94.2) and Sandi email. Next Tuesday will be St Helena’s more competitive for all shooters. (90.1). Day, therefore no shooting. Surprisingly everyone shot extremely Group A were not given bonus points. So until then all the very best. well, and after adding the bonus points In 3rd position was Hanna with 98.6.
DISTRICT CRICKET FIXTURES Matthew Benjamin 3, Clayton Leo 2, Rhys Francis 1 Saturday 11th May 2019 - 13.30pm Sunday 12th May 2019 - 13.30pm Golf Report Half Tree Hollow 275/1 St Pauls 239/4 SHGC Contributed Andrew Yon 112* Jordi Henry 104* Chris Owen 80 Ryan Belgrove 80 Due to insufficient players, the 18 Mathias Young 1/70 Scott Crowie 2/45 hole bogey competition for Sunday 12th Longwood 107/9 Gavin George 1/60 May 2019 was cancelled. 18 Hole stroke Patrick Crowie 31 Jamestown 43/9 play furrows sponsored by Helena and Sean-Lee Thomas 18 Scott Crowie 21 Jeff Stevens is scheduled for Sunday 19th Ralph Knipe 18 Gavin George 5 May. You may register your name on the Ashton Benjamin 3/12 Jordan Yon 5/10 sign-up sheet at the Golf Club or leave a Dennis Leo 3/51 Ryan Belgrove 2/10 voice mail on telephone 24421. Performance Points Performance Points “Ronald, may I have a word with you in Andrew Yon 3, Chris Owen 2, Ashton Jordi Henry 3, Ryan Belgrove 2, Jordan private?” said the Club Captain . “What Benjamin 1 Yon 1 is it?” asked Ronald. “This is a most Sunday 12th May 2019 - 10.00am unpleasant situation” said the Captain Levelwood 149/8 DISTRICT CRICKET FIXTURES in an apologetic manner, “A number of Ross Henry 33 DISTRICT LEAGUE Members have reported to me that you Sanjay Clingham 33 Saturday 18th May 2019 cheat when you’re playing.” “That’s Rhys Francis 3/20 13.30am - St Pauls Vs Longwood right” agreed Ronald in a cheerful voice, Chedwin Lawrence 2/11 Umpires: (HTH/Levelwood) “I do cheat.” “You admit you cheat?” Sandy Bay 150/4 Sunday 19th May 2019 said the surprised Captain. “Of course Matthew Benjamin76 10.00am – Sandy Bay Vs Jamestown I do” said Ronald. “But why do you Ian Williams 38 Umpires: (St Pauls) cheat?” “Simple”, pointed out Ronald. “I Clayton Leo 3/8 13.30am – Half Tree Hollow Vs play golf for my health and the lower my Stefan Leo 1/29 Levelwood score the better I feel, so I cheat.” Performance Points Umpires: (Longwood)