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Vol. 2,SENTINEL Issue 14 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Th ursday 27 June 2013 L-R Carlos Yon, Lee Yon, Patrick Young, Pamela Young & Martin Buckley

When the RMS St Helena de- parted the Island on Friday, it took St Helena’s NatWest Small Island Games team on their fi rst leg of their journey to Bermuda. The team will St Helena Athletes arrive in good time to be among the many islands taking part in the Opening Ceremony before the se- rous business of the competition starts from the 13 to 19 July. Bermuda Bound continued on page13 THE HEAT IS ON Again there has been movement on the GOVERNOR COMFIRMS ISLAND TO GO TO THE POLLS Election front this week, as three new names get added to the unoffi cial SAMS confi rmed list; Cyril George, Brenda Moors-Clingham and Raymond Williams. The race has heat- ed up and now it looks as if there will defi - nitely be a General election on 17 July. With more and more candidates stepping up and entering the race, we are nearing the magic number thirteen. Only when thir- teen or more candidates stand will there be a general election where the people will be asked to go to the polls and vote for the chosen candidates. In the recent Exco report the Governor mentioned that as many as 16 people have shown interest in running. Brenda Moors-Clingham continued on page 7 Raymond Williams Cyril George Dottie come home pg 3 Corona celebrates diamond jubillee pg 6 Lifestyle & Culture - Ivylettes pg 14 2 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS BABY NEWS

The stork delivered baby girl, Laila-Rose Hudson on Wednesday, 22 May at 10.10am. The little sweet pea tipped the scales at 5lb 1oz and measured a length of 44 cm. Par- ents Barbarella Bone and Ross Hudson of Jamestown together with sister Anna-Jayne Thomas (7) are extremely proud of their family addition. Barbarella said, “It’s very tiring having a newborn but I love having her around. She brings a lot of love and smiles to the house.” They would like to thank everybody who helped with the delivery of Laila-Rose, es- pecially Midwife Rosie Mittens and Nurse Alana who helped out in the early hours be- fore the delivery. Health and Social Welfare Directorate St Helena Receives ‘A’ Ratings Magistrates’ The Health and social welfare directorate has ing for the project. “The overall aim was to received notifi cation from the Department for move away from the curative medical oriented Court 20th June 2013 International Development (DfID) of overall health provision to a social care model, with ‘A’ ratings for two major projects. The proj- particular emphasis on prevention of diseas- ects to receive the ratings are the Healthlink 3 es,” said Carol. and Health Strategy projects which started in It is possible to be awarded a rating as low PAUL WILLIAMS (49) of Alarm Forest had October 2008. as a “C” and as high as a “double A plus” for pleaded guilty to causing fear or provocation DfID has provided support to the health sector DfID funded projects. Carol was pleased with of violence. As Mr Williams had no similar for a number of years through a series of proj- the ratings achieved for both projects. “We’re court convictions the court ordered that Mr ects and Health Link 3 was the last of those. happy with the “A” rating because both of Williams be subject to a probation order for 12 “The project focused on the recruitment of key these major projects were working alongside months with £15.00 costs. health professionals, such as our doctors, sup- each other,” she said. “It took a lot of com- port nurses, and social workers,” said Carol mitment, hard work and dedication from our DANIEL JAMES YON (23) of Half Tree George Director of The Health and Social staff to make sure we achieved what we have. Hollow had pleaded guilty to domestic assault Welfare Directorate. Some of the goals set for Improvements have been demonstrated but off occasioning actual bodily harm and crimi- the project were; improving the management course there’s always room for more.” nal damage. As Mr Yon had no similar court of non communicable diseases, (diseases that convictions the court ordered that Mr Yon be are non-infectious or non-transmissi- subject to a probation order for 12 months in ble among people) improving mater- respect of the assault charge. Mr Yon was fi ned nity care by reducing the number of £120.00 and ordered to pay compensation of Caesarean sections per year, and other £325.00 in respect of the criminal damage developments such as establishing a charge with £15.00 costs. link with a National Health Service (NHS) department. Having achieved Ascension Magistrates’ Court an “A” rating means these goals were (sitting in St Helena) 20th June 2013 satisfactorily met. “The health strategy project, was BRYAN KEITH CONSTANTINE (52) of implemented alongside health link Near White Gate had pleaded guilty to theft. 3,” Carol explained. Following a re- Mr Constantine was ordered to carry out 200 view of health and social services in hours of community service, as a direct alter- 2007, which indicated that a number native to imprisonment, and ordered to pay of recommendations from previous £1,073.00 compensation with £15.00 costs. reports had not been taken forward for various reasons, DfID approved fund- THE SENTINEL Th ursday 27 June 2013 www.sams.sh 3 ST HELENA SNIPPETS L-R Richard Wallis, John Woolacott, Glen Westmore & Merrill Joshua. Can-can girls

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Chloe Terry, SAMS districts on the island. Helen has received posi- really enjoyed it because they were clapping so tive comments about bringing the show ‘out to much and it was rather nice that they brought it the country’. I asked whether there would be out to the community because it’s somewhere any diffi culties encountered with moving the for people to go and really enjoy themselves.” set to different locations, “We’re trying to keep Helen confi rmed that there is another per- The fi rst showing of the production ‘Dottie it as simple as possible. We’re not having a big, formance to look forward to later this year at come home’ by the Ivyletts was held last Friday elaborate set so people are going to have to use Christmas. “We’re thinking of doing Snow evening at Harford Community Centre. The va- their imagination a little bit. We will have some White and the seven dwarfs, as always with a riety show has a strong local fl avour embedded background scenery but other than that the good St Helenian twist to it.” The Ivyletts will in it and the story revolves around a young St scenes are fairly simple,” she replied. start auditioning for this pantomime towards Helenian woman in the seventies moving from Joan Thomas was amongst the audience and the end of August. the island to the UK for domestic service. she thought the show was wonderful, “People Helen Owen, a member of the Ivyletts told SAMS that roughly 70 to 80 people attended at Longwood on Friday and around 60 people saw the play at Blue Hill on Saturday evening. “The response from the crowd was great, they were joining in from the fi rst minute,” said Helen. The play, which has a cast of up to ten people, incorporated comedy sketches including a “rather spectacular cancan” at the beginning, commented Helen. She encouraged the pub- lic to attend the fi nal showing this Saturday at Jamestown Community Centre and remarked, “I’m imagining that we might adapt things as we go along, so you might see something different as the shows progress.” At the Blue Hill performance, an unexpected additional cast member made an appearance, which was a mouse running around the feet of both the actors and audience. “Our actors were also able to improvise around the mouse!” Helen laughed. The difference with this play to the panto- mime is the cast are performing at different 4 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL

Dear Editor, of the remaining 11 existing councillors. To which he responded that they were embarrass- SENTINEL I have been following with interest the run up ing, in respect of the inability to display lead- to the General Elections 2013 and listening ership, application of self etc. comprehensively to the manifestos put for- COMMENT ward by the candidates in the running. In my 2. Mr Dollery then went on to state that if he opinion, the four years ahead are extremely was elected and was unable to see any change Sherrilee Phillips, SAMS important for St. Helena and if we, the elector- taking place within one year, he would resign. ate, do not make an effort to ensure we choose He explained that if the democratic process persons with the right calibre for our legisla- was not working and councillors were ram- tive council and indeed our executive council, bling like sheep, he felt there would be no who our island’s decision makers, I foresee a point in remaining in a group that was not bleak future. We might bear witness to an eco- achieving or moving forward. nomically sustainable and viable St. Helena, but one which will not embrace nor transport Personally, I have no objection to any of the our very own people along with it. comments made and can fully appreciate the sentiments of Mr Dollery, but, these two very It is therefore exciting and encouraging know- comments have now appeared in subsequent ing that we currently have approximately 18 interviews held by SAMS with other potential potential candidates, which I hope will attract candidates, summarised to read accordingly: a healthy turnout on poling day. 1. In an interview with Nigel Dollery he said With this said, I would like to publically com- that eleven of the existing councillors are an mend Mr. Nigel Dollery on his open, honest embarrassment, how do you feel about this and transparent interview held with SAMS statement? last week. Mr Dollery was able to provide answers to every question hurled his way, in 2. In an interview held previously a potential a calm but direct manner, without hesitation, candidate has declared that if no changes are providing further explanation where neces- made within the fi rst year, he would resign, do sary, which for me was a breath of fresh air. you have an exit plan? I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion, although lengthy, as Nigel was able to demonstrate his This in my opinion is not acceptable, as it willingness: would seem that the interviewers were set on • to fi ght for the people of this island, sabotaging a potential candidate’s campaign • to promote community spirit and in my opinion this was heightened when • to encourage unity within the team of coun- Mr. Dollery announced that he was an Op- cillors tion B supporter. I would even suggest that • to ensure councillors were made aware of the the questions asked in this interview were far strength they have as a body more profound than those asked of any other • to consult the law and the rules in which he candidate thus far, which in my view is unjust would need to abide by if elected and leaves me wondering why? • to work for the people of St. Helena and ensure communication becomes a priority, to I hope this does not deter Mr. Dollery, as like guarantee that the constituents are well-in- a candidate frankly said “It is better the devil formed of the events unfolding you know, than the devil you don’t know. • to push the limits to make sure the best deci- sions are made for the island with its people Good Luck Nigel, I would most certainly put at heart. my faith in a councillor who is willing to ques- tion, wishes to apply his or herself and lead, There were many other comments and sug- than a councillor who waits to be lead and gestions made in respect of Government and ends his time in offi ce with very little achieve- how these could be utilised to enhance the cur- ments. rent system, all of which presented food for thought. Julie Thomas Unfortunately, it would seem that Mr Dol- lery’s ability to be open and honest has not been warmly embraced by all, as two com- ments he made, I believe have been blown out FOR SALE of context and has been utilised to reduce his integrity and weaken his campaign. Suzuki SV650 Motorcycle 1. Mr Dollery publicly stated that he was SAMS Contact Details impressed by the manner in which all new Good Condition councillors and one of the existing councillors Telephone: 2727 were conducting themselves during meetings. The probing continued and he was asked if he Contact - Warren Thomas email: [email protected] would provide a name, of which he did. This Tel - 2602 was still deemed insuffi cient for the inter- website: www.sams.sh viewer and he was then asked what he thought THE SENTINEL Th ursday 27 June 2013 www.sams.sh 5 LETTERS

Dear Editor: I was appalled by the response (Sentinel 20 kitchen fl oors, I simply took the liberty to ask Electors must be published on 1 July. Not so – June) of the St. Helena Tourism Association to other questions potential passengers are inter- this is the latest date by which the Register is my letter about air access (Sentinel 13 June). ested in. That is all. No mysterious obscure to be published. The Registration of Electors Maybe Mr. Terry was misguided by the fact, motives and there are no other ‘reasons which Regulations states that the publication of the that I currently reside in Munich (he men- are not immediately clear.’ Register of Electors for the year commencing tioned Munich twice). I am not German and 1 July must be made as soon as is practicable I had a nice correspondence with Capt. Brown there is no reason to treat me like an old en- after amendments to the Provisional Register and he hoped to welcome me on one of his emy, to start with. I apologize that English is have been made. The Register was published fl ights in 2016. After this ‘friendly’ letter from not my native language and possibly this leads yesterday (Monday 24 June). the St. Helena Tourism Association I might to misunderstandings. I should have written in give up my fl at-bed in the front of the cabin Italian maybe. Turning to your article in the Sentinel of 20 and instead simply follow Mr. Terry’s advice June, you assert that ‘...the offi cial Electoral Such a letter from an offi cial from a Tourist and retire in an armchair in Munich. Register, … will not be available until the day Association is truly remarkable. It makes me Dear Editor: I enjoy reading your newspaper before nomination cut-off’ (2 July). In fact, wonder who will be welcome as a tourist to St. and will continue to do so, but this was my it was published yesterday, press released yes- Helena and who not. last letter. terday, placed on the website yesterday and This is not about a competition who is a better made publicly available yesterday. So you are Yours sincerely expert on tourism, it is about a public relations wrong to further add that ‘Just one day will Pietro de Marchi article that went wrong. I wonder, why one separate the publishing of the offi cial electoral airline gets a head start and preferential public register and the cut off period for candidate exposure ahead of an ‘open competitive pro- nominations …’ It is, in fact, more than a full curement process’. week. You and your studio guests might agree Of course it is also possible, this is the only that this is more than suffi cient time to correct bid submitted and there are no other airlines Dear Editor, any of the theoretical inaccuracies that were interested serving St. Helena ? suggested might arise. With reference to frequency Mr. Terry wrote: Let me say at the outset that I welcome and am Additionally, the same ex-Councillor is re- ‘He wrongly suggests that A-Star are merely grateful for the prominence you have attached ported in your piece as saying of the General advocating a once-weekly fl ight from London to election coverage in the run up to this year’s Election in 2005, that ‘there were six weeks and indeed Cape Town whereas the airline’s General Election. between dissolution of LegCo and the general initial proposed frequencies are not disclosed’. election on that occasion’. In fact, it was al- Let me simply quote However, I feel that I ought to address a few most nine weeks. In 2005, LegCo was dis- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Star_Airlines inaccuracies in SAMS Radio 1’s Election solved on 1 July, with the General Election (edited by the airline) ‘In June 2013 Atlantic Watch programme of 14 June, and your Senti- held on 31 August. Star Airlines announced that it plans to offer nel article, ‘Unhappy Former Councillors’, of In the same article, you also state that ‘the Writ weekly direct fl ights from London to St Hele- 20 June (p.8). I will deal with each in turn. …does not appear to be published’ on the SHG na with a fuel stop in southern Europe or West website. The Writ was signed and Gazetted on Africa as well as a weekly fl ight from St Hel- Derek Henry, Assistant Returning Offi cer, 3 June, announced in a press release on 4 June ena to Cape Town.’ took part in the Election Watch programme, along with ex-Councillors Stedson Francis and was, in fact, placed on the SHG website And another quote from 2012 sainthelenaac- and Mervyn Yon. Derek was quizzed by them on 5 June. The Writ was and is freely avail- cess.com/faq: and yourself about the level of publicity for the able on the SHG website, and has been since 5 Q. How frequent will the fl ights be? forthcoming election, the clear implication be- June (on the Government Gazettes page, under A. We expect fl ights to the international hub ing that it had been insuffi cient. Extraordinary Gazettes). If a member of the to be put on at a minimum of one a week in the public searches Writ of Election on the web- early years of operation, rising with passenger Setting aside the issue of whether one of the site (or even just ‘Writ’), they will be directed and tourist volumes to perhaps four or fi ve a presenters appeared to actively enter the de- to the Government Gazettes page. week by 2030. bate (as opposed to simply mediating it), let me Q. What will happen if there are not enough give you the facts about the level of election We apologise that the SHG website was of- tourists to make commercial fl ights viable? publicity from SHG. Since Dissolution and fl ine for a few days while in transition to a A. Market research carried out to date sug- prior to 14 June, there had so far been some 18 new format - but members of the public can gests that demand will be suffi cient to support individual publicity initiatives. This included always fi nd hard copies of Gazettes, includ- weekly fl ights to St Helena from the early three sets of newspaper inserts (in both pa- ing the Gazetted Writ, at the Public Library, years of operation. In the event that projected pers), three radio interviews and some 12 press Customer Service Centre and the Castle, or by demand is not realised, then we will need to re- releases on various aspects of the election (and contacting Gina Benjamin, Assistant Registra- consider, in consultation with air service pro- more since 14 June). As you well know, all tion Offi cer, who will be happy to e-mail an viders, the frequency and capacity of fl ights. of this material has been extensively drawn electronic copy. I am appeased to read, that confi dential inter- upon on radio and in print by SAMS and by lining agreements will exist to provide a back- your competitors. And this is over and above Yours sincerely up to the only aircraft and that SHG has no the responsibility of candidates themselves, intention of granting a monopoly to anyone. and of the media, to raise election awareness. I am very well familiar with the difference With still over three weeks remaining until the Gillian Francis between cabin width and seat-pitch and I also election, many more publicity initiatives are Returning Offi cer fully understand the rationale behind a 3 class planned. cabin not only space wise but also revenue 25 June 2013 wise. On the same show, one of the ex-Councillors insisted that the law states that the Register of While it is funny to read abouit route maps on 6 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD Womens Corona Society celebrates diamond jubilee This year the Womens Corona Society, St Helena branch, are celebrating their diamond jubilee. The society’s begin- nings coincided with Her Majesty the Queen’s coronation year. There are 21 overseas branches of the so- ciety and the branch here is among one of the oldest. Around 16 members of the society joined the St Pauls Cathedral’s congregation for a special thanksgiving service. Also in attendance was Governor Mark Capes and Lieutenant Coral Yon of the Salva- tion Army. The opening hymn was ‘King of Glory, King of peace’. Lessons were read by co- rona members, Pat Williams and Heather Cranfi eld, with a speech given by Corona president, Patsy Flagg. Patsy told The Sentinel that having a thanksgiving service included in their celebrations was important to mem- bers. She said it was a way of saying, “thank you to God and the many people in God’s family who have helped us over the years.” The society began their celebrations by taking part in the St Helena Day celebrations. Patsy has also hosted a dinner at her home.

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“Excellent! Amazing! Brilliant!” were Mar- tin’s words to sum up the event. The dust has now settled and everyone is contemplating the blue prints for their next go-cart. I went to see SHAPE Manager and organiser of Gravity Rush, Martin Joshua, to fi nd out his overall reaction to the day and the next steps towards Gravity Rush 2014. Originally, organisations were targeted to put in go-cart entries. Closer to the event a deci- sion was made to open the fi eld to individuals, groups and anyone interested in participating. This saw a range of entries including an over- night entry, ‘Flaming Eagle’, from Roddy’s Chicken Farm. Gravity Rush will be an annual event and ad- vertising is planned to begin in January 2014. “We anticipate a lot more entries” said Martin, “hopefully we will make some smaller go- SHAPE Go-Cart crossing the fi nish line carts for the kids, so that they can have a race to the bottom of the town.” Martin pointed out a few additional safety pre- tal, after all expenditures have been taken out; and others were there just to enjoy the day. cautions that will be put into place for future they will be looking at £1000 profi t. Through- Martin was pleased with the outcome of Grav- Gravity Rush events. He felt that there needs out the fi nancial year, SHAPE has to make be- ity Rush and would like to thank all of the to be more barricading where the go-carts tween £10,000 - £12,000 towards the running brave racers and the rest of the community race, especially at the fi nish line. It appeared of the organisation. Gravity Rush was a small for making the day a success. Special thanks that the children thoroughly enjoyed the part of their fundraising campaign, which will goes out to Johnny Dillon, Colin Peters, RMS sponge throwing, this will continue, but with hopefully become a future success. St Helena, Simon Francis, Basil Read, all of greater supervision. Martin would also like to Clients from SHAPE made their own go-cart, those that helped to set the course and Merril see more activities for the youngsters. ‘Hot Rod’. Joshua, the compere on the day. The event raised approximately £1600 in to- A few SHAPE clients took money at the gate HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY HOME to Dad (Stans, New Bridge) for the 28th June. WANTED Have a fab day. Wish we could be there. 2 year old Bitch-mixed/Collie Thinking of you. needs new home

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REFLECTION ON WATER Martin Squibbs Operations Director of Connect Saint Hel- ena, Martin Squibbs, had his last day in of- fi ce on Thursday last week. Bronwyn Yon of SHG’s Human Resources directorate has been appointed as an interim director. She was in offi ce since Friday. Martin came to the island three and half years ago as the Head of Water and Drainage for the SHG. The utilities division was privatised on 1 April 2013 and assets and staff transferred to Connect Saint Helena. During his tenure, Martin has highlighted wa- ter quality on the island and the provision of treated water for domestic use. He told The Sentinel water quality was included in the wa- ter infrastructure project but that it was, “not deemed to be the highest priority right now.” A contract has been awarded to refurbish the 4 water treatment works. He said that 10% of the community still received untreated water. Once refurbishment is complete the distribu- tion of treated water is set to expand to, “out- lying areas and small pockets of the commu- nity.” £5.3 million has been allocated to the water under the infrastructure programme. “I don’t be laid underground, “but I can’t rip out good infrastructure project. Works to replace wa- like above ground storage,” Martin remarked. quality pipe lines,” Martin said. “When their ter fi lters and refurbishment of the distribution “The water quality deteriorates in sunlight. life expires then we will be putting them un- systems will begin in September and should be We’ve had some success drilling boreholes derground.” completed by May next year. Martin said that and we’ll be connecting pipes to those holes.” Martin left on the RMS on Friday for retire- treated water would be extended to all mains He confi rmed that pipes for treated water will ment, back to Scotland. WE’RE HIRING!

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laecnat Jason Thomas,Manager General please contact F ur For further information a full Job Description, or th a ‘CostAllowance’ of Living willbe provided. Salary will Salary at will start er Application forms should completed be and address: [email protected] Ed uca returned to Marianne Young-Crowie,Marianne returned to ti Fax:+290 2423 or email address: on Solomons Office, Jamestown. Solomons Office, I Human Resources Manager,Human Resources ncen ive remuneration and Staff ti by £9,360 [email protected] ves an 05 July 2013 05 July d per annum, muc h more. . THE SENTINEL Th ursday 27 June 2013 www.sams.sh 13 ST HELENA SNIPPETS St Helena Athletes WATER UPDATE A government press release stated on Friday that the Red Hill distribution area now has 12 days of water stored. The statement confi rmed Bermuda Bound that the drought is still severe and serious in the affected areas. Bowsering efforts and a reduced level of consumption in the Red Hill continued from front page tion of the Island Games Association. He said, distribution area has eased the situation this “We are using the Island Games as a train- week. ing venue for the upcoming Commonwealth Although there have been irregular rain show- Following months of preparation St Helena Games.” The Commonwealth games are in ers over the last few days, this has made no will be competing in Badminton, Shooting and Glasgow (Scotland) next year. He said about signifi cant change in the amount of stored wa- Golf. The team members on the RMS are Lee the excited athletes, “They are really looking ter levels, SHG reports. Yon, Carlos Yon, Patrick Young, Peter Bagley forward to going to Bermuda.” An additional bowser arrived on the RMS last and Martin Buckley and they are accompanied week. Donated to SHG by the MOD on As- by their Team Manager Pamela Young. They It is thought that St Helena’s team is the fi rst to cension at no cost, it became fully operational will be joined at the Games by other mem- start travelling to the Games and they will be at the beginning of the week. bers who are in the United Kingdom; they that last to return home. Eric mentioned that The laying of pipe work to pump raw water to are Ryan Benjamin, Simon Henry and Patrick this usually causes a commotion in the inter- the Scotts Mill Reservoir from Hutts Gate, via Sim. Jerry Roberts and Ryan Pelley will also national press and will usually make headlines Grape Vine Gut, is also began this week. This accompany the team in an offi cial capacity. around the world. “That will bring a bit of pub- water will then be treated at Red Hill, before Together they will make up St Helena’s full licity to St Helena,” he said. entering the main system. complement at the Bermuda Games. The Contingency Planning Group continues “We said to the lads when you go, we are look- to urge residents island wide to reduce your National Amateur Sports Association Chair- ing for medals to be brought back,” however domestic consumption of water. man, Eric Benjamin, is responsible for looking he said that the competition is great, but we do The boil water notice that was issued two after the Island Games Team after the dissolu- stand a chance of getting a medal.” weeks is also still in enforcement. ROADS UPDATE

Work on the cark park area in the Grande Parade has been delayed by a week, reported St Helena Government’s (SHG) Road’s Man- ager, Dave Malpas, last week. Work on the western side of the Grand Parade began on 27 May. The section had planned that the work there would be completed in four weeks, working three days a week to complete the job. The area is being laid with a new substance referred to as micro asphalt or slurry seal. Dave said that the material was identifi ed as a stronger material for the resurfacing works. This material was fi rst trialled on the Planta- tion Road, “the trial went very well,” he said. Dave said that slurry seal had never been used in a high profi le area like the Grande Parade before. Comments from the public highlight- ed that the newly resurfaced area was rough and unsightly. “It is rough when it fi rst goes down,” said Dave. “Comments have been made to me, that it doesn’t look like a good fi nish.” He confi rmed that the poor fi nish was the downside. However, he also confi rmed Work on the Grande Parade that when previously used the surface had be- come smoother after use. “Where we used it by the planning board. “We wanted to widen tion,” said Dave. He said that the Land Devel- in Half Tree Hollow it looked bad to start with it to allow two way traffi c. There was going opment Control Plan placed importance on en- but it has worn down quite nicely.” to be widening in places and some retaining vironmental impact rather than the traffi c fl ow, In other areas of the road’s programme plans walls to support the bank.” The planning “They felt we’d stepped over the mark on that were in hand to renovate Constitution Road. board was unhappy with the widening, “They one.” The team are now redrafting their plans. Dave said that the original plans were rejected felt passing bays were a more appropriate op- 14 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Ivy-Letts us in back stage very rewarding. I can remember all Anne Clarke, SAMS of my family taking part in produc- tions, nowadays I fi nd people are a lot more reluctant to take part in productions.” The Ivyletts have been performing variety The Ivyletts are a committed and shows on St. Helena Since 1974. Next year dedicated group of people that they will be celebrating their ruby anniversary. have spent hours of their time to It was when a laboratory technician working rehearse and prepare for produc- with Public Health suggested that people on the tions. Although it looks like all fun island get together and put on shows, that the and giggles, a lot of hard work and Ivyletts were born. “We put together a group dedication goes into their perfor- of people and started from there,” said Mrs Ivy mances, along with the stresses of Ellick, Co-ordinator of the Ivyletts. time limits. When the Ivyletts fi rst started out, they began As I began to explore the history of with small variety shows, which consisted of the Ivyletts, I noticed that they ap- singing, dancing and drama. They then pro- pear to consist of a lot more expa- triates than St. Helenians, compared “we found that to earlier years when the cast would have been predominately saints. I St Helenians enjoy comedy, don’t know if this is because tech- they like anything that will nology has given people more rea- son to stay indoors or simply be- make them laugh.” cause people don’t have the time to make the commitments. gressed to doing comedy plays. The Ivyletts Although this is a traditional St. strives to entertain and make people laugh. “A Helenian experience, people includ- Ivy Ellick, Co-ordinator of Ivyletts forum if you will, for people to enjoy some- ing myself, are a lot more reluctant thing,” said Ivy, “we found that St. Helenians to come forward and be a part of the tradition, matics before, it was something different and enjoy comedy, they like anything that will ‘Why?’ I don’t know! If I could put a reason I enjoy it.” make them laugh.” forward, it would defi nitely be ‘Time.’ How- It is hoped that the Ivyletts will bring atten- The Ivyletts have been trying over the years to ever, this isn’t a good enough excuse, how tion to the amateur drama groups on St. Hel- provide a forum for social interaction. Helping about all of those people who are a part of the ena, which will hopefully manifest into some- people to bring out their skills when it comes to thing more substantial in time to come. Merril singing, dancing and acting. “ It is an ancient “We’ve had up to 60 people Joshua, Tourism Manager and member of the culture,” said Ivy, “that goes back thousands in a cast,” Ivyletts feels that it can also go in to a tourism of years, it’s nothing new, just something we related fi eld where re-enactments show some- would like to have here on the island.” thing unique to St. Helena’s history. “I enjoy In the beginning, the Ivyletts were not alone in Ivyletts? being part of the community spirit,” said Mer- trying to bring theatre into the island; they had Speaking to some of the people who are a part ril Joshua, “you do not need to be theatrical to competition in the amateur dramatics fi eld. The of the Ivyletts I gained an idea off what made take part, its fun, it makes other people laugh South Atlantic Players were also operating at them want to join and be a part of this experi- and hopefully other people will be encouraged the time. They performed more serious plays; ence. to take part.” Mrs Edith Tim was a producer for the South At- “I wouldn’t have met so many people, some “The centre of family life is the togetherness,” lantic Players at the time. The Ivyletts took a of which are my best friends now,” said Helen said Ivy, “this is something families did do to- different path compared to the South Atlantic Owen, “it was a way to meet people and some- gether; I think our community should hold on Players; they began to perform the pantomimes. thing to get involved in.” Helen came to the to what we had and keep the traditions alive.” “The pantomimes were so popular,” said Ivy, island with her family 3 years ago. Helen said The Ivyletts will be celebrating their 40th an- “it was stories that people already knew; added how she was surprised that there is no theatre niversary next year and their aim is to secure with humour and easy to follow.” The Ivyletts or cinema on the island to enjoy. When asked a building that they can rehearse, perform and next pantomime will be held in December to join the only existing amateur drama group, store their props. ‘Snow White and the seven dwarfs’. she decided ‘why not’. “I enjoy making people “I think our community The Ivyletts have always been a family affair, laugh and we have just as much fun doing it.” “nobody gets left out,” said Ivy, “We always Natalie Fowler who has been in previous pro- should hold on to what we fi nd a part for the children.” Up until the late ductions and is in the production, ‘Dottie Come had and keep the traditions 80’s that whole families attended the panto- Home’ said. “I didn’t know what I was letting alive.” mimes. Some of the families took part in the myself in for, but it was really fun and it’s all productions and there wasn’t a need for baby- about having a good time.” sitters. Everyone either took part in the shows John Woolacott, the local pharmacists is a re- If you are inspired to join the Ivyletts and be a or enjoyed the performances together as a fam- cent addition to the Ivyletts. “I’m a little bit part of the theatrical experience or even express ily. “We’ve had up to 60 people in a cast,” said eccentric and don’t mind making a fool of my- some of your ideas, you can contact Ivy or any Ivy. self,” laughed John, “when asked to join, I said other member of the Ivyletts. Why let a beauti- “Personally, I found being a part of the Ivyletts ‘why not’, I’ve never done any amateur dra- ful tradition die out? ‘Be a part of the Ivyletts and have a good laugh!’ THE SENTINEL Th ursday 27 June 2013 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR On New Year’s Eve, a woman stood up at a local pub and said it was time to get ready for the midnight count- down. At the stroke of midnight, she wanted every hus- band to stand next to the one person who made his life worth living. As the clock struck midnight, the bartend- er was almost crushed to death.

A man and a woman are sleeping together when sud-  denly there is a noise in the house, and the woman rolls over and says, “It’s my husband, you have to leave!” WUZZLE The man jumps out of bed, jumps through the window, A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an interesting way. The object is to try to fi gure out the well-known saying, crawls through the bushes, and out on the street, when person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent. he realizes something. He goes back to the house and Answers at the bottom of page says to the woman, “Wait, I’m your husband!” She re- FUN QUOTE plies giving him a dirty look, “So why did you run?” I think they picked me for my motivational I never wanted to believe that my Dad was stealing from his job as a road worker. But when I got home, all skills. Everyone always says they have to the signs were there. work twice as hard when I’m around! TIME TO REBOOT - Going back to 27 June Famous Birthdays 27 Jun - 3 Jul 1957: The link between smoking and lung cancer was one of ‘direct cause and effect’, a special report by the Medical Research Council found. The report studied the dra- Cheryl Cole (30) matic increase in deaths from lung cancer over the previous 25 years and concluded UK Singer - 30 Jun the main cause was smoking. But tobacco fi rms rejected the fi ndings saying they are merely a ‘matter of opinion’. The government indicated that an educational campaign Mike Tyson (47) to raise awareness on the dangers of smoking would be launched via local health US Boxer - 30 Jun authorities. Lindsay Lohan (27) 1991: Yugoslav tanks, troops and aircraft swept into the small republic of Slovenia, 48 hours after it de- US Actress - 2 Jul clared independence. Federal forces moved to seize control of border crossing points with Italy, Austria and Hungary and launched an assault on the airport near the province’s capital, Ljubljana. More govern- Tom Cruise (51) ment tanks rolled into a town in neighbouring Croatia, which is also seeking independence. At least seven US Actor - 3 Jul people died and 100 were reported injured in the clashes so far. PEOPLE Football DID YOU KNOW... Teams COFFEE 1 Manchester • Coffee has been around for over 11 centuries and is currently the most widely consumed beverage in the United world • Caffeine is on the International Olympic Committee’s list of prohibited substances 2 Real Madrid • Coffee was fi rst known in Europe as Arabian Wine • Italy now has over 200,000 coffee bars, and still 3 Barcelona growing • The heavy tea tax imposed on the American colonies in 1773, which caused the ‘Boston Tea Party’, resulted Thomas Roberts in America switching from tea to coffee If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we • In the last three centuries, 90% of all people living in

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1st female student to complete the short walk Festival of Running Student achievements was Myrell Clingham in 36 mins and 24 Sec. A large contingent of Prince Andrew School Congratulations to our learners of the Month 1st male student to complete the short walk students participated in the various events dur- for April: Mic-Kail Harris (Key Stage 3) and was Jacob Duncan in 27 mins and 26 sec. ing the Festival of Running. Of particular note Kaylee Youde (KS4). For May: Weston Cling- 1st female student to complete the long walk was Cody Thomas who won the 3K in a time ham (KS3) Keisha Peters (KS4). Year 11 stu- was Shakaye Henry in 1 hour and 19 mins. of 18 mins.06 sec - a new Island record. Also dent David Clarke has gained a Level 3 Diplo- 1st male student to complete the long walk Jordan Stevens was the winner of the half mar- ma in Criminology (Pass with Merit) awarded was Jordan Stevens in 45 mins and 34 Sec. athon in a time of 2hrs 8 mins 55 secs. These by Oxford Distance Learning College. This is were excellent achievements considering both a great achievement and refl ects David’s level The fi nal amount raised is going to be in ex- Cody and Jordan are just 14 years old! of commitment to learning. cess of £2.100.00. The two students who have raised the most money were Owen Richards Environmental Week Other events and activities during the of Dutton House who collected £76.85 and Our Year 10 geography and science groups month of May Sunna Thomas who collected £75.45. from Prince Andrew School attended the En- vironment Week. The theme this year was • Kedell Worboys, UK representative for St On behalf of Prince Andrew School and the ‘Think, Eat, Save’- Reduce your footprint. Helena visited the school to talk to Year 11-13 PTA, we would like to thank all students for The theme related to what we eat and where students about the opportunities in further and their efforts during day and to all our parents the food originates. For example, food miles higher education and employment in the UK. for actively supporting the sponsorship and and the good food which is thrown away be- • John Tonks a professional photographer vis- helping to raise such a fantastic amount. Some cause of its looks (not the correct shape and ited PAS to run workshops with students. of these funds will be used to support various size). Included was a display on Waste Man- • We had a visit by Cliodhna, a professional aspects of school and community life. agement on St Helena. Science groups had the cartoonist and illustrator who provided a prac- opportunity of viewing the displays and par- tical workshop for our students to see the work Leavers Assembly ticipating in activities that were planned. The of a professional cartoonist and have a go at On Friday 21 June we said farewell to the stu- Geography group were made up of students developing their own cartoons. dents in Years 11 and 13. Our Year 11 students, who had viewed the displays earlier in the • Lindsey McGinely our Artist in Residence some of whom are leaving for employment, to week and so individual students were chosen has been working closely with Ms. Sharon pursue further and higher education opportu- to give a little presentation about the different Clingham, showcasing her own style of work nities or returning to PAS in Year 12. The as- aspects of Waste Management on St Helena. and sharing her considerable knowledge and sembly was led by our Head Boy Kurt Bowers Overall, this was an informative and enjoy- skills with our students. and Head Girl Eira Peters and included a cus- able experience for the students and we look • Inter-House Football and Rounders competi- tomary address by the Headteacher Mr. Paul forward to future involvement in Environment tions continued. Starkie, a much anticipated photo montage of Day. Well done to all students who en- memories from PAS and of course the presen- tered the various competitions as part of tation of the certifi cates. For those students the Environment Week. These were the leaving PAS, we would like to take this op- results from the poster or multi-media portunity to wish you all our very best wishes presentation on “The journey of my for a happy and successful future. favourite food”: 1st - Jody Scipio Con- stantine & Keiran Young; 2nd - Travis Gravity Rush Francis; 3rd - Rhionna Richards; Highly Many of you will have witnessed the excite- Commended: Reagan Benjamin. Thank ment of our fi rst ever Gravity Rush on St Hel- you to Mr. Dion Yon and Mrs. Daphne ena. Prince Andrew School students designed Greentree for this report and for organis- 18 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL CHURCH NOTICES respond out of genuine love to the needs of DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA another. The Communion Antiphon for last week, which is a verse we say before we re- The Cathedral Parish of St Paul FaithMatters ceive communion, sums this up’ God is love, Sunday 30 June 13th Sunday of the Year Father Dale Bowers and he who lives in love, lives in God, and 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral God in him.’ 1 John 4:16 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Cathedral 5.30 p.m. Combine Service with Salvation Is there such a thing Activities at the Army this weekend as selfi sh love? The Army, HTH Citadel Thursday 5 July answer is yes. Jesus Sunday 30th June 2013 knew that there were 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, Arabia NO JAM CLUB Sunday 8 July 14th Sunday of the Year people who practised UNITED WITH OUR FRIENDS certain good deeds 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral FROM THE ANGLICAN CHURCH AT 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Cathedral not for the good of the 5.30PM. ALL ARE WELCOME. TEA & recipient but for their 3.30 p.m. Eucharist, St Peter REFRESHMENTS WILL FOLLOW THE 5.30 p.m. Choral Evensong, Cathedral own personal image. SERVICE. And he warns against The Parish of St James such superfi cial faith Monday 1st July 2013 when he said to his Sunday 30 June 13th Sunday of the Year MUMS & TODDLERS at 10am – Half Tree 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist and Confi rmation disciples ‘Be care- ful not to parade your Hollow Hall. Please note there will NOT be good deeds before men to attract their notice; St James any Mums & Toddlers when it is school holi- Monday 1 July by doing this you will lose your reward from days or if the Monday is a Public Holiday. your Father in heaven. So when you give 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mary Tuesday 2 July alms, do not have it trumpeted before you, that Tuesday 2nd July 2013 is what the hypocrites do in the synagogues 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St James Home League (Ladies Fellowship) at the Half Wednesday 3 July and in the streets to win men’s admiration. I Tree Hollow Hall at 3.30pm. tell you solemnly, they have had their reward. 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James Thursday 4 July But when you give alms, your left hand must Wednesday 3rd July 2013 not know what your right hand is doing; your 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with Healing, St John Prayer meeting & Bible study at the Half Tree Friday 5 July almsgiving must be secret, and your Father Hollow Hall at 7.30pm. All are welcome. who sees all that is done in secret will reward 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St James you. Matthew 6:1-6 Sunday 8 July 14th Sunday of the Year Friday & Saturday 5th & 6th July 2013 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James ‘Quality Seconds’ shop open. There is always the danger of selfi sh love. We 3.30 p.m. Eucharist, St Michael all at sometime in our lives will be tempted There is always a warm welcome for you at to give to a person to demonstrate how good Parish of St Matthew the Salvation Army. Sunday 30 June 13th Sunday of the Year we are as a person, thinking that it will give If you would like to know more about The us a better standing in the elections, or in our 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St Mark Salvation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Tuesday 2 July community, or in our relationship with that Coral Yon on telephone nos 2703/4358. person, but that type of giving is no different 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mark to the hypocrites that Jesus warns us about. Sunday 8 July 14th Sunday of the Year BAHA’I FAITH 7.00 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Matthew Such action has at the heart of it no genuine www.sthelenabahai.org love or concern for the person receiving the BAHA’I CENTRE BAPTIST CHURCH gift. It is all about oneself and portraying Gumwoods Sunday 30th June oneself as a good person. DEVOTIONAL MEETING 2:30 pm Combined Service, Jamestown Chapel On the other hand there are so many people Thursday 27th.. June 2013 Leader: Nick Williams who practise selfl ess love because they are 8pm. Sermon: Pastor move by compassion to care and give to a ALL ARE WELCOME (The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated at this person in need. Such people are the image of "True Happiness depends on spiritual good service) Christ because they see and have feelings like and having the heart ever open to receive the A Special General Meeting will follow the Christ. They see the poverty, the loneliness, Divine Bounty." Abdu'l-Baha Combined Service the desperate situation of another that most 10.00 am Sunday School, Baptist Manse people cannot and will not see because they Seventh Day Adventist 5.00 pm Prayer Meeting, are so busy and cannot see others or they Saturday 29th June Jamestown Schoolroom 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School Tuesday 2nd July have become disconnected from their Lord 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service and Saviour Jesus Christ. People who are 5.00pm Bible Studies, Cape Villa 2:00- 3:00pm - Youth Programme 7.30pm Bible Studies, connected to Christ paying attention to where Monday 1st July their life is in relation to the life of Christ will Bible Study at home of Pam and Lionel Joshua. Jamestown Schoolroom see the needs of others and their hearts are Tuesday 2nd July Wednesday 3rd July move and they give out of love and concern 7:00pm- Bible study at Guinea Grass, (home of 7.30pm Bible Studies, Deadwood at home of for that person. No one will know what has Andrew & Shara Robinson) Winnie Thomas happened only the recipient and God. In some Wednesday 3rd July Thursday 4th July cases a person in need will receive and they 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church 5.30pm Bible Studies, Sandy Bay Chapel don’t even know who has given them the gift. Thursday 4th July 7.30pm Bible Studies, Blue Hill I don’t think one can just practised this type 7:00pm- Bible Study at Harford. (Blue Hill Community Centre) of giving without having God’s Holy Spirit living in them. It is not an intellectual choice ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND For more info contact Pastor Graeme Beckett one makes, instead it is the Holy Spirit For more information, contact Pastor Clack Tel Email: [email protected] who lives in us touching our hearts and we No. 2267, Email: [email protected] Tel. 2388 THE SENTINEL Th ursday 27 June 2013 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! 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Agriculture Production Up-Skilling Exposure visit—SA

Everyone wants to see St Helena grow its own fruit and vegetables. This is an exciƟng opportunity for Agriculture owners and producers to examine alternaƟve pracƟces in growing systems, grading, packaging and markeƟng of fresh produce. The objecƟve of this up-skilling experience/exposure would be adding to your exisƟng knowledge and skill.

This up-skilling visit will be undertaken from 7th November to 10th December 2013 (5 weeks), when farms in South Africa are planted and the pack houses are extremely busy giving you the pracƟcal experience on day to day acƟviƟes. This visit will include:

x visiƟng enterprises e.g. seedling nurseries, farms, market chains, packing houses and the Johannesburg market where more than 5 million rands of fresh vegetable are sold on a daily basis x insight into all aspects of farming, covered producƟon (hydroponics and soil under cover), open field producƟon and livestock. x the types and methods of farming ( tomato's, cucumber, peppers in tunnels) and open field ( leƩuce, cabbage, cauliflower and many more) x the planƟng, ferƟlizing methods and the picking and packaging of the products x packhouse management and the cold chain

For further informaƟon and an applicaƟon form interested applicants can contact Kirsty Joshua on telephone 2920 or alternaƟvely e-mail [email protected] closing date for applicaƟons is 4:00pm Thursday 18th July. Applicants will have to undertake a screening process for selecƟon.

This is a partnership up-skilling programme between Enterprise St Helena, DICLA training and farming, the Adult and VocaƟonal EducaƟon Services and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Directorate. 20 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD TheIsland’sSustainableEconomicDevelopmentPlan  Hello again

Wow! Here we are at week 4 and how time has flown, last week we talked about the MOU and Island reforms, this week we will focus on the Sustainable Economic Development Plan or SEDP. If you look at the front page of the SEDP it bears the crest of SHG – it is a government document which contains the blueprint to a tourism driven economy.

Did you know? SustainableDevelopmentPlan(SDP) That the SEDP stems from the SDP – the Sustainable Development Plan for St Helena, which is the SDPNationalGoal1: SDPNationalGoal2: SDPNationalGoal3: “Island’s highest level planning Avibranteconomyproviding Strongcommunityandfamily Effectivemanagementofthe document”, and that the SDP has opportunitiesforallto life environment set itself three national goals? participate National Goal 1: A vibrant economy providing opportunities for all to participate SustainableEconomic SocialPolicy Environmental DevelopmentPlan Plan ManagementPlan National Goal 2: Strong community and family life National Goal 3: Effective SHG StrategicPlan management of the environment The SEDP, what was developed by SHG and approved by Exco, has SHG StrategicObjectives five basic principles which the Island has adopted: 1. To make Saint Helena a SHG DirectoratePlan desirable and competitive destination to do business by removing barriers to investment. SHG individualstaffperformancetargets  2. To support an economy which is accessible to all potential access for people and high value annum, which is an average of nearly investors and promote cargo is transformed. 600 per week, much quicker – investments across the economy. certainly by 2021/22. Tourism on this A significant but relatively modest 3. To support the locally based scale would provide a daily flight for number of visitors, 30,000 per annum private sector to compete in an both residents and visitors. open economy but, where (500-900 visitors per week), is possible, avoid being overly needed to make Saint Helena St Helena will market itself as a protective. financially self-sustaining. This high value destination, which in itself 4. To promote fair, consistent and requires just two to three cornerstone will require significant improvements transparent decision making. tourist developments (e.g. Broad in standards on the island and careful 5. To encourage growth through Bottom, Ladder Hill Fort & Devil’s planning over the next five years. import substitution, export Punchbowl), serviced by daily flights However, doing so will enable us to promotion and domestic and an improved island-wide tourism attract visitors used to regularly production. offering. The scale of change, whilst spending £150 per day each including very large in Saint Helena terms, is accommodation and food. Figures So what is the vision contained in what is already envisaged and is in produced by SHG’s economists the SEDP? absolute terms relatively modest. This suggest that at this level Government Put simply, the vision is for St is achievable within the 10 years of revenues could increase significantly Helena “to be financially independent the SEDP. by 2021/22 – enough to double and improve standards of living”. SHG’s budget for Education, AND 30,000 visitors – why that number? increase average wages by over With the construction of an airport The current strategy (see Tourism £2,000 per annum. on Saint Helena and a proactive Strategy 2012-16) seeks to attract in approach to developing the tourism the region of 6,300 air visitors per 30,000 visitors – is that too many? sector, the island could be able to annum by 2021, with numbers rising The footprint of 30,000 tourists is largely finance its own budget by thereafter. A detailed study conducted relatively small compared to the 2021/22 without any need for by Atkins to support the case for impact. It is estimated that on overseas aid. constructing an airport on Saint average tourists will increase the size Helena expected the tourism number of the population by just 12 per cent. So how do we do that? to rise to 30,000 fifteen years after the The operation of the airport will The accommodation required to airport opens. enable Saint Helena to access one of house these tourists is less than 2 per the largest and fastest growing It is estimated, however, that cent of the total land on the island. markets, global tourism - “the export through the building of the With some utilities expected to be market that comes to you”. The accommodation that is already provided by one large hotel, there is airport will also enable improvements envisaged, the island could expected to be only a 5% increase in in other sectors, such as fishing, as accommodate 30,000 tourists per THE SENTINEL Th ursday 27 June 2013 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD

demand on the local energy and possible, that ‘the user of a service ESH has been established to lead water supply. pays for its provision’. At the same the implementation of the SEDP, but time the private sector needs to grow, it must be made clear that we are Okay, but again, how do we do and be encouraged. simply implementing the SEDP and that? following SHG’s own policies in terms It is clear that as an Island we So what are the SEDP’s priorities? of Investment, Land Disposal, need investors – not only for their Growing the economy is the Immigration, and so on. SHG has a money, but also their skills and number one priority across the island divestment programme and change experience. We also need to be and Saint Helena Government. programme, and are able to lead the realistic – St Helena is in competition Over the next five years it is vital way in providing the incentives for with the rest of the world for that Saint Helena creates the investors to come here. investment. destination to which future tourists will This all sounds rather daunting. This means we need to be want to come. What are the risks? welcoming and accommodating. Our Clearly the most important Well, it does sound daunting. St investment frameworks need to be element of this is ensuring the airport Helena is about to be transformed attractive, and this includes out tax is constructed on time and to budget. with the opening of an airport in less arrangements and incentives. We Attracting large scale investment, than 33 months. need to make sites available for hotel particularly in tourism development, and we must give There are a considerable number accommodation, is also vital. priority to those developers who will of risks which need to be considered build accommodation ready for the The subsequent five year period and mitigated as far as possible in airport opening. will be the first in the island’s history achieving the aims of the SEDP, from to have air access. With the Institutional to Social, from At the same time, those investors appropriate tourism infrastructure in Commercial to Political, and from must be convinced that St Helena can place, the focus of this period will be Environmental to the biggest one of become a world-class tourism developing and refining the tourism all, Prioritisation. destination. This means we need to offering, to ensure world-class make sure we have the right air The risk is that the Island takes its services are being provided and as access, we have a welcoming attitude eye off the ball. The SEDP is the much benefit to the island is achieved to visitors, our visitor attractions are Island’s plan, and everyone needs to from tourists as possible. up to scratch, we have the skilled be actively involved in its staff with the right attitude, and we The SEDP’s programme includes: implementation. ESH are leading, but have done everything to ensure our it requires SHG, the private sector, built and natural environments are x Supporting Existing Tourism: with and the public to engage in the attractive, clean and well maintained. ongoing staff and operator process. This does mean everyone training and development pulling together. What about the other sectors? x Creating the Saint Helena Whilst tourism will be the largest Tourism offering - and then That’s it for this week. We return element in the economy, it will not be marketing it next week with a look at us, the only activity. As tourism grows, it x Commercial Development Sites: Enterprise St Helena, in more detail. will provide the financial driver to producing the portfolio and Who we are, what we do, and what grow the whole economy, including highlighting the opportunities we have done over the past year? those elements not directly linked to x Creating the Destination - Major We would love to hear your tourism. Visitor Projects thoughts on this article. Call us +290 Fishing is important as a source of x Visitor Attractions and 2920. employment and foreign earnings. Experiences Currently only waters within x Jamestown Investor and approximately 12-15 miles of Saint Business Centre: of international Helena are fished. Therefore, less standard for local and inward than 1% of the 446,500km2 Saint investors Helena Exclusive Economic Zone x Private Sector Development: (EEZ) is currently legally fished. developing and supporting an entrepreneurs Agriculture is an important x Training and Skills: making sure element in providing food and our workforce is ready products for both locals and visitors. Fishing Sector: developing our Local produce will also support the x most important export product ‘green location’ branding of the island, in that the ‘carbon miles’ associated x Growth Finance Provision for with food products will be minimal. Business: ensuring our business community has the cash it needs At the same time we need to to grow create an Enterprise Economy. The x Diaspora: attracting Saints back Island, like it or not, has become home institutionalized, with an over reliance on the public sector for (1) Who is responsible for doing all of employment, and (2) service delivery. this? SHG has policies to divest services Put very simply, we all are. There and reduce its footprint. These is a need for a coherent and policies have to be translated in to coordinated approach to economic practical actions. An important development if we are to achieve the principle in this will be, where island’s goals. 22 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD/SNIPPET WSA ROUNDERS FRIENDLY SUNDAY 30TH JUNE SAMS All players are welcome to participate in an after- noon of Friendly matches from 2pm at Francis Plain on Sunday 30th June. RADIO 1 ROUNDERS LEAGUE TOURNAMENT Starting SUNDAY 7TH JULY

102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz There are still League teams looking for additional Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh players (full-time or as substitutes). To show your interest in joining a team please contact: Claire Fowler on 3428 or Anya Richards on 2601 or [email protected] CONTACT THE SHOW To reach the Radio 1 team, call 2727, or email: [email protected] VOCALZ ON RECORD You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just visit the SAMS website, www.sams.sh, click the Facebook link at the top right of every page. St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm & 7pm Saturday news: 9am & 12noon Monday to Friday SUNRISE 7 to 10am Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News 12pm: St Helena News, public service announcements and notice board. AFTERNOON DRIVE 4 to 7pm Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 5pm St Helena News Towards the end of June, Prince Andrew School’s (PAS) glee choir club ‘Vocalz’, will release 7pm: St Helena News, public service announcements their very own CD. The CD of 11 tracks and will be sold for £5. The majority of the CD is and notice board. made up of cover tracks from a variety of artists, with the exception of one song, written and SATURDAY CHART BUSTERS performed by the PAS rock band. A compilation of top chart hits, both new and old. “The students have learnt to play and sing music outside their comfort zone,” said Teeny Lucy PAS’s music teacher. They have been singing Latin, Spanish and Jazz styles of music as well as 2nd CHANCE SUNDAY three part harmonies, all of which are in the CD. 9am - Selection of recorded interviews and programmes A group of 12 students have combined to form the ‘Vocalz’ group. The students practice in their from the week, mixed with easy listening sounds for a own time, which is normally on Thursday afternoons after school. “They are an established glee chilled out Sunday. choir,” said Tina, “and a keen and dedicated group of students.” GOSPEL FM Thursday 27 June 7.30 - 9.30pm Orange Tree Oriental Restaurant, Jamestown. Presented by John Moyce, 30 minutes of childrens’ feature followed by 90 mins of gospel music Tel:2126 RADIO SPORTS ARENA Monday 1 July, 4.00pm, review of the week’s sporting Every Monday and Tuesday action, local & international. Repeats will be on Monday at 7.30pm and Tuesday at 10.30am HOT BUFFET DINNER FOR JUST £9.95 THE CHART SHOW Wednesday 3 July, 10.30 Choose from a Help-Yourself Selection of varied and Presented by Helen Wallis. Catch up on the latest interesting international dishes chart music. Repeats will be on Wednesday 9pm and Thursday 12.15pm. ROOTS, ROCK & REGGAE HOTPLATE SERVICE COMMENCES AT 7.00PM Wednesday 3 July, 7.30 - 9pm TABLE BOOKING ESSENTIAL Presented by Ian Jones. A mixture of great sounds themed around 70’s rock and reggae. Desserts and Coffee offered from our normal Menu at supplemental charge. Repeated on Friday at 2.30pm A La Carte Dining not normally available on Buffet nights. ELECTION WATCH Monday 10.30am, Wednesday 2.00pm, GROUP BOOKINGS WELCOMED Friday 10.30am & 2.00pm CALL DAISY NOW ON 2126 OR 3370 A weekly political current affair show with the Sentinel team, leading up to the general elections in July. Please note our regular Opening Times are BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS Monday to Saturday 12noon - 2.30pm (Lunch) 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz 5pm - 9.30pm (Dinner) THE SENTINEL Th ursday 27 June 2013 www.sams.sh 23 SPORT Ascension District FOOTBALL Mario Anthony, Ascension Island was con- tinuing Travellers 4 - 2 Georgetown his run of MOM: Shonray Phillips good form bombing Another Shonray hat-trick helps Travellers down the Hill triumph and keep them in the hunt for the right wing District title. for George- Both teams started the game with new Goal- town beat- keepers. Yanick replaced Errol for George- ing Jussie town and Danny ‘Sledgehammer’ replaced (his Dad) Chae ‘Shark’ for Travellers Hill. Tactically, for the best Travellers Hill opted to split the midfi eld part of the partnership of Shonray and Kingy, allowing match and Shonray to partner O’Rourke in attack and crossing new signing Dan ‘RAF Policeman’ starting in balls into midfi eld. the box Georgetown looked shaky from the kick-off but Ricco but Travellers Hill on the other hand looked seemed to Duncan Stroud takes on his dad Justin as if they had been playing together all season always be knocking the ball around with confi dence. The in the right place at the right time. Shoe and come down to goals, they were pushing for fi rst attack of the match resulted in a Travel- Peaches were also trying to make things hap- their 4th and Shonray looked determined to lers goal when O’Rourke burst into the 18 yard pen for Georgetown, giving their inexperi- score his hat trick. But he was made to wait un- box, Alec could not prevent him from squaring enced youngsters balls to chase but the fi nal til near the end to secure it when Bongis swung to the unmarked Shonray who tapped in. The ball was lacking. Georgetown did get on to the in a cross from the left wing that Michael half goal only gave Travellers more confi dence score sheet when a corner was half cleared, cleared, Shonray latched onto it with his back with Kingy pinging the ball around in the style Peaches received it on the edge of the 18 yard to goal just on the edge of the area but in a mo- that everyone has become accustomed to. The box and dribbled through a crowded penalty ment of madness Michael shoved Shonray in second goal wouldn’t have looked out of place area before poking it in of the post. Shonray the back and off the ball, the Referee blew and in a televised game with Travellers showing was on the score sheet again just before the awarded a Penalty. Shonray stepped up and that they could play tiqui-taca football with end of the fi rst half after showing quick feet sent Yanick the wrong way. the best of them, Kingy starting the move on before slotting home. Georgetown fi nished the Another entertaining District match with the left wing near the half way line, played it half strong which lead to them netting their plenty of goals that saw Travellers Hill stay in fi eld to Dan ‘RAF Policeman’ who with his second when Melvyn swung in a deep cor- in touch with Two Boats Village. Georgetown fi rst touch played O’Rourke in down the left ner to the back post where Scott was able to are now out of the running for the District title wing, he broke into the area and squared to squeeze in with his head. but will be playing for pride on Saturday and Shonray who knocked it back to Kingy who Travellers Hill started the second half strong, will not want to fi nish bottom with zero points. fi nished the move he started. Duncan however probably knowing that the District title could ing Crocky and Ianie. Tyler and Schmichael Bennett stepped up and his penalty went in off began the match well linking together with the post. The goal only gave Two Boats more ease causing problems for the US defence. confi dence as they saw out the half in control Tyler was also enjoy great success down the with US only having glimpses of goal. right wing giving BB plenty to think about as The second half started with US showing a he took him on time after time, one of Tyler’s more attacking intent with Myles showing crosses into the area was cleared by Gustus determination to get to a ball in the area, his only to be met by George on the half volley square pass to Sercy should’ve seen him score but his shot fl ew over the bar. Two Boats were but he did not make the contact needed and in control with their midfi eld trio of Stroud, the ball shot across the goal mouth. More pres- George and Bennett winning the midfi eld bat- sure from Two Boats saw Tyler fl ick a ball on tle early on. It wasn’t long before the fi rst goal for Cody to chase, he was in one on one with came, when Tyler and Schmichael linked up Bagley and held his nerve as Bagley could again near the right corner fl ag, Schmichael’s only get a hand to his shot but could not keep Chris George & Ashley Lawrence cross was half cleared by Ziggy, but Boot con- it out. US responded quickly with Sercy us- contest the midfi eld battle trolled the loose ball with his chest on the edge ing his strength to battle his way through the 2 Boats Village 3 - 1 US Base of the 18 yard line, went around Gough before defence before fi ring pass Bluey. The last at- MOM: Martin Bagley beating Bagley at the near post. Myles was tack of the match came from US with Sercy, the only outlet for the US but he was made to Ashley and Myles linking up well before Ash- Another confi dent Two Boats Village display work hard for very little as Shavarn was using ley’s volley smashed of the bar and out for a sees them on the brink of clinching their sec- his experience to beat the pacey forward to the goal kick. ond District title in three years. ball. He did eventually get away beating the A hard fought game saw Two Boats take US Both teams started the match with several Two Boats offside trap but clashed with Bluey Base out of the equation leaving them in a changes on the fi eld and on the bench, US in a 50-50 challenge that saw dust fl y and the showdown for fi rst place on Sunday with Base starting with Sikey, Gough, Myles, Zig- ball cleared. Tyler was still causing havoc for Traveller Hill. Two Boats need just one point gy and BB with Bagley returning in goal. Two BB, breaking into the box but his cross came to give them the top spot. Boats starting with Johnny Stroud and rest- off Pedro’s arm and a penalty was awarded. 24 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORT GOLF NEWS St Helena Golf Club Report Week ending 16 June 2013 Contributed by Lawson Henry

Tennis: On Monday 24 June, ex-champion Rafael Nadal slumped to a shock fi rst-round exit as world number 135 Steve Darcis pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Wimbledon history. The Belgian was inspired as he recorded a This week we welcome to the 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (10-8) 6-4 win on Court One to club Ken Stevens playing in his Sonia Niemand lines up a condemn the fi fth seed to a second successive fi rst Open on island. There was tee shot early exit at SW19. a record 52 players signed up for It was his fi rst competitive grass tie since Lu- the 2013 Open Championship al- kas Rosol beat him last year. though only 50 players took part. However, reigning champion Roger Federer Weather conditions for both days eased into the next round with a 6-3 6-2 6-0 were excellent and play got under win over Victor Hanescu. Sporting Life way at 8.30am on Saturday with defending Champion, Scott Crow- Athletics: Tyson Gay ran the fastest 200m ie, followed by Eileen Wallace the of 2013 with a time of 19.74 seconds at the ladies champion. United States World Championships trials in Only eight players returned scores Iowa. in the seventies for the fi rst round, Gay, the 2007 world champion, will now race they were: Johan Crawford on 73, the world’s fastest man Usain Bolt over both Larry (Nails) Thomas and Scott 100m and 200m at the World Championships Crowie on 74, Deon De- Jager on in August in Moscow. 76, Leon Crowie on 77, Norman The 30-year-old beat Isiah Young and Curtis Thomas and Keith (KJ) Joshua on Mitchell, who was third. BBC Sport 78 and Jeffrey (Foxy) Stevens on 79. A note for our readers is that Cricket: England’s batsmen collapsed within the Open is played off scratch, sight of a fi rst global one-day title as India therefore, there were no handi- won the Champions Trophy by fi ve runs at caps. The three best ladies were Edgbaston. Freda Green 91, Eileen Wallace The prospect of a washout and a share of the 104 and Sonia Niemand 106. honours looked likely throughout almost six Six players holed out in two to hours of rain delays at Edgbaston but after continued over page the overs were stripped back to the bare mini- mum 20-a-side, a minor classic unfolded. Ishant Sharma played a key role, removing established pair Eoin Morgan and Ravi Bopa- ra with successive deliveries in the 18th over when the England pair seemed to be steering their side past India’s mark of 129 for seven. Before Morgan’s weak dismissal, England needed 20 runs in 16 balls with six wickets in hand. Sporting Life

Olympics: The Olympic torch will make its fi rst trip into space as part of Russia’s record- breaking torch relay in November ahead of the Sochi 2014 Winter Games. Sochi 2014 chief Dmitry Chernyshenko has confi rmed that the torch will travel to the In- ternational Space Station on the Soyuz TMA- 11M spaceship, and will be taken on a space- walk by cosmonauts Sergei Ryazansky and Oleg Kotov. For safety reasons, it is not planned to light the torch during the trip. Sporting Life Lawson Henry battling the weather and the course THE SENTINEL Th ursday 27 June 2013 www.sams.sh 25 SPORT share the ball pool, they were Rob Kleinjan Defending Ladies Champion Eileen Wallace on 1st, Jeffrey (Foxy) Stevens on 1st and 5th, Johan Crawford, Arthur Francis and Lawson Henry on 7th and Nicky Stevens with an Eagle on par 4 ninth. On Sunday Larry kept his form and shot a 72 making his total score for the Qualifi er 146, and Scott shot 77, total 151. The following other eight players will join Larry and Scott as the 10 Qualifi ers. They are Deon De-Jager 153, Leon Crowie 154, Jeffrey Stevens and Johan Crawford 155, Norman Thomas 157, Lawson Henry 159, Patrick (Paddo) Johnson 160 and Keith (KJ) Joshua 162. The best scores after day 2 for the ladies were Freda Green 187, Eileen Wallace 199 and So- nia Niemand 214. All other players taking part have been put into Flights, which were decided on the scores they returned after the fi rst two rounds. Five players holed out in two on Sunday to share the ball pool, they were Paddo John- son on 5th, Tony Green and Scott Crowie on 7th, Deon De-Jager on 14th and Larry (Nails) Thomas on 16th. Next weekend will see the completion of the Open where a further 36 holes will be played, only the scores for these last two rounds will count. Our thanks to KJ for providing a very nice curry meal after Saturday’s game. Stay safe and happy swinging!

SKITTLES NEWS Jamestown Community Centre

JAMESTOWNCOMMUNITYCENTRE SKITTLESSEASONͲ2013:ͲNINEͲAͲSIDEͲRESULTS KNOCKOUT 18ͲJun BanditsͲ490 bt. FireStrikersͲ440 L.HSc. WendyPlatoͲ59 ClareDuncanͲ57 G.HSc. MarkThomasͲ67 GeoffreyBenjaminͲ61 G.HSp. HensilBeardͲ15 GeoffreyBenjaminͲ14 HazardsͲ486 bt. AlcometersͲ463 L.HSc. ClarissaOsnorneͲ55 G.HSc. NeilJoshuaͲ73 GaryCorkerͲ75 L.HSp. ClarissaOsnorneͲ12 Terrence Lawrence  G.HSp. neilJoshuaͲ14 GaryCorkerͲ17 On Tuesday, Bandits faced Fire Strikers for the second time in a LEAGUE week, this time in the KO preliminary round and beat them 490 to 440. Mark (Leggo) Thomas top scored for Bandits and Geoffrey 19ͲJun YoungstersͲ515 bt. ParttimersͲ510 Benjamin made 61 for Fire Strikers. Bandits will now meet Haz- L.HSc. MelanieOsborneͲ67 TanyaAugustusͲ45 ards in the quarter fi nal after they beat Alcometers 486 to 463 in G.HSc. EugeneWilliamsͲ67 CharlieGeorgeͲ67 the second preliminary round. Neil Joshua hit 4 spares in making 73 L.HSp. MelanieOsborneͲ12 for Hazards and Gary Corker went 2 better for Alcometers with 75 G.HSp. EugeneWilliamsͲ14 GavinEllickͲ15 which included 2 spares. Clint Peters 14 On Wednesday it was back to league action. New entrants, Young-  Ͳ sters, took the points with a 515 to 510 win over Parttimers. Melanie BanditsͲ532 bt. WoodpeckersͲ475 Osborne and Eugene Williams lead the way for the newcomers with L.HSc. WendyPlatoͲ54 JennyAndrewsͲ61 67’s. They had ample support from the scores of Clint Peters 63 and G.HSc. RobertBedwellͲ74 TrisMoyceͲ57 Stacey Peters 62. For Parttimers, scores of 67, 63 and 62 featured L.HSp. WendyPlatoͲ10 JennyAndrewsͲ13 again, coming from Charlie George, Gavin Ellick and Ronnie Law- G.HSp. AndrewYonͲ16 RoyThomasͲ14 rence respectively. The second match of the night saw Bandits back Robert Bedwell 16 in action, this time in a league match against last season’s runners up,  Ͳ Woodpeckers. Bandits had a convincing win 532 to 475, as Robert Forthcomngfixtures: Bedwell with 74, and Andrew Yon 67 lead the way. A 61 from Jenny Mon.1July:WoodpeckersvFireStrikers&HazardsvBandits Andrews was the only notable score for Woodpeckers. Wed.3July:NeverReadysvWhoCares&ParttimersvRollerBelles 26 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORT Bellboys turned up the pressure though and just BENNETT BAGS A HAT-TRICK AS after the half hour mark saw Anthony Bennet struck BELLBOYS FIRE 8 PAST RANGERS a duo of goals, the fi rst coming from a left-footed curler into the top-right corner and the second, tap- ping in Leroy Caswell’s re- bounded shot. From 1-0 down to 3-1 up in half an hour, Bellboys showed no indication of letting up as they fought for an even bigger lead. Their relentless determi- nation paid off in the 44th minute when Nico Ellick’s low cross from the right wing was guided home by T Young. Then with sec- onds to go in the fi rst half, T Young went from goal scorer to goal provider as he sprinted past Crystal BELLBOYS 8 - 1 CRYSTAL RANGERS Rangers’ defence with ease on the left wing Sat 22 June 2013 - Match Report both teams showing their on the ball abilities, and his cross was met by Bennett to complete Liam Yon Bellboys utilising the speed of the “Youngs”; his hat-trick. Tommy-Lee and Joshua on either wing and The start of the second half saw Crystal Rang- Crystal Rangers slowing the pace, showing ers trying to fi ght their way back into the game, A hat-trick from Antho- calm and intelligence on the ball with the but Michael Sim in the Bellboys’ defence was ever present Nick Stevens alongside newly having none of it, as he put in a hard sliding ny Bennett saw Bellboys appointed midfi elders, ‘Whitey’ and Gareth tackle on Lewis Evans, showing glimpses of Walton. his elder brothers, Brian and Shane. double their points total Bellboys began to fi nd their stride again at the Their Relentless determina- hour mark, when Bennett almost made it his after a thrilling 8-1 win “ tion paid off in the 44th minute fourth as his shot struck the bar and over for a when Nico Ellick’s low cross Bellboys’ corner. T Young stepped up and his over Crystal Rangers. from the right wing was guided home corner whizzed across the box and defl ected by T Young. off Dennis Stroud and across the goal line to As Prince Andrew School prepared for their make it six. annual school leavers’ prom, a ” crowd of people gathered at Fran- cis Plain to enjoy some local foot- ball. It didn’t take long for the fi rst goal to come, as just 5 minutes in, a delightful chip over the Bellboys’ defence from youngster James Cairnswicks was met by an alert Darren Reynolds to touch the ball past Dion Yon between the sticks to give Crystal Rangers a rare lead. Bellboys responded well though, as just two minutes later a Shane Benjamin effort was powered against the right hand post, much to the relief of Leroy Plato in Crystal Rangers’ goal. The hunt for an equaliser didn’t stop, as just 5 minutes after the fi rst goal a through ball was met by Josh Young on the right wing, who showed cool composure as he cheekily lobbed the ball over the head of Plato and into the back of the net, levelling the score at 1-1. The game then calmed a bit with Jeff Ellick attempts to block a shot from Leroy Caswell THE SENTINEL Th ursday 27 June 2013 www.sams.sh 27 SPORT With 25 minutes to go, J Young showed off Darren Reynolds was FOOTBALL RESULTS his ability as he ran all on his own down the fi rst on the score sheet Saturday 22 June right wing and powered home a low shot that for Rangers Harts 1 Basil Read 2 sizzled into the back of the net. J Young’s in- M Williams K Hudson, Joseph ‘Ace’ dividual talents as well as his contribution to MOM: M Williams the team earning him the man of the match Bellboys 8 Crystal Rangers 1 T L Young, J Young, D Reynolds honours. A Bennett (3), A Benjamin It was now time for the youngsters to shine as OG (2) Bellboys brought in 15 year old Dean Moyce MOM: J Young to play alongside Alex Benjamin and Kyle Sunday 23 June Shoesmith, a striking force for the future. Wirebirds 2 Rovers 5 Shoesmith showed no lack of confi dence, C Owen, J Thomas R Benjamin, R Williams, pulling out strikes from everywhere, his right MOM: M Joshua R O’Dean (2), footed volley on the 70th minute sent soaring S Clifford (pen) over the bar. Raiders 1 Axis 1 Just 5 minutes later it was A Benjamin’s turn M Bedwell A Pelembe (pen) as T Young unselfi shly gave him the ball, MOM: A Henry leaving him only to pass it into an open goal, FOOTBALL FIXTURES though it seemed to many that Benjamin was Saturday 29 June 1.30pm Bellboys Axis 3.30pm Harts Raiders Sunday 16 June 1.30pm Fugees Crystal Rangers 3.30pm Wirebirds Basil Read FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE P W L D GF GA GD Pts Wirebirds 74122391414 Basil Read 7421148613 Axis 7421149513 Raiders 7322149512 Harts 73221610611 Rovers 822421111010 Fugees 7331813Ͳ510 Bellboys 72501923Ͳ46 C Rangers 7070542Ͳ37 0 FOOTBALL HOT SHOTS Player Team Total JamieThomas Wirebirds 11 ScottCrowie Axis 6 MichaelWilliams Harts 6 RossO'Dean Rovers 6 Hat trick hero Bennett on TravoyStevens Axis 5 ‘Duffy’ Caswell the ball for Bellboyus KevinHudson BasilRead 5 attacking from the ShaneBenjamin Bellboys 5 back for Bellboys in an offside position, the goal was given and Ace BasilRead 4 the score line now stood at 8-1. AnthonyBennett Bellboys 4 Bellboys’ lead was almost extended twice in GregPhillips Raiders 4 the fi nal 10 minutes of the game, when Shoe- PhillipIsaac Raiders 4 smith’s chip from the right wing bounced back RicoBenjamin Rovers 4 off the upright and Moyce’s effort was cleared JoshYoung Bellboys 3 off the line by Rico “Chow” Thomas, saving ShaneStroud Harts 3 his team further embarrassment. AlonsoHenry Raiders 3 The match ended with the score at 8-1, turning AndrewYon Rovers 3 Crystal Rangers’ early lead into nothing but a ChrisOwen Wirebirds 3 consolation goal. Anselmo Pelembe Axis 2 Thapelo BasilRead 2 Week 8 of fi xtures signifi es the end, of round 1 KeeganBenjamin BasilRead 2 of the 2013 league championship. Depending LeroyCaswell Bellboys 2 on week eight’s results, we could see all teams, LewisEvans CRangers 2 with the exception of Crystal Rangers fi nish DarrenReynolds CRangers 2 the round within 6 points of the league lead. DennisLeo Fugees 2 GregColeman Fugees 2 This weekend, Wirebirds will line up against AJBennett Harts 2 Basil Read in Sunday’s last match. With Wire- RyanGeorge Harts 2 birds leading the league and Basil Read snap- RicardoWilliams Rovers 2 ping at their heels, the match is defi nitely one League & hotshots table produced by The Sentinel. to watch. Results & fi xtures provided by SHFA 28 www.sams.sh Th ursday 27 June 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA St Helena Golf Club Open 2013, Offi cial NAILING Results after week 1

DOWN A QUALIFIERS 1 Larry Thomas 74 72 146 2 Scott Crowie 74 77 151 TOP 10 3 Deon De- Jager 76 77 153 4 Leon Crowie 77 77 154 5 Jeffrey Stevens 79 76 155 PLACE 6 Johan Crawford 73 82 155 THOMAS HEADS 7 Norman Thomas 78 79 157 8 Lawson Henry 80 79 159 GOLF OPEN 9 Patrick Johnson 82 78 160 QUALIFIERS AFTER 10 Keith Joshua 78 84 162 A FLIGHT FIRST WEEK 11 Gerald George 87 77 164 12 Brian Fowler 84 81 165 13 Tony Green 88 80 168 14 Brian Yon 86 83 169 15 Nicky Stevens 85 86 171 16 Geoffrey Benjamin 86 87 173 17 Raymond Henry 88 86 174 18 Brian Coleman 84 92 176 19 Patrick Henry 85 91 176 20 Dr Trevor 84 92 176 21 Cecil Thomas 86 93 179 22 Kenneth Stevens 92 91 183

B FLIGHT 23 Colin Owen 88 97 185 24 Donald Bowers 91 96 187 26 Richard Wallis 95 92 187 27 Peter Johnson 91 98 189 28 Robert Kleinjan 93 96 189 29 John Joshua 94 97 191 50 PLAYERS TURN OUT 30 Patrick O'Dean 98 94 192 31 Ray Yon 96 97 193 FOR 2013 ST HELENA 32 Tony Winfield 100 94 194 GOLF OPEN 33 Rodney Buckley 95 100 195

BELLBOYS 8 C FLIGHT 35 Daniel Duncan 102 98 200 RANGERS 1 36 Neil Joshua 96 104 200 37 David Breedt 101 108 209 38 Andy Crowe 105 108 213 40 Dan Minor 105 110 215 42 Jeremey Clingham 103 114 217 43 Gerry Shannon 111 107 218 45 Paul Welborne 115 127 242 46 Johan Theron 128 130 258 49 Henzil Beard 95 NR 1000 NR

LADIES Match Report 25 Freda Green 91 96 187 Inside Page 26 & 27 34 Eileen Wallace 104 95 199 39 Sonia Niemand 106 108 214 41 Joan Thomas 108 107 215 44 Helena Stevens 112 106 218 47 Chrezelda De-Jager 134 129 263 Josh Young on the ball for Bellboys Scott Crowie lines up a putt in this years open Golf report inside, page 24