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Local wages now as Private consultation for low as in 2014/15 150 more log homes 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 3 OPINION YOUR LETTERS ST HELENA NEWS THE be building on the huge investment commitment, dedication and loyalty Majesty the Queen: “I pray that the relevant recorded public statements CONSTITUENT into air access with enthusiasm, to constituents to bring about change blessings of the Almighty God will questioning my loyalty, commitment SENTINEL Saints are disillusioned, demoralised for the better are challenging. Over rest upon your counsels.” and dedication as an elected The following letter was written on and leaving St Helena to better the first two years of our tenure, representative called into question behalf of the people of St Helena. themselves. elected members have focused With kind regards my integrity in serving the people of COMMENT It is hoped that the recent attention on a new direction at Cyril Leo St Helena. Therefore, the people who , SAMS Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell 1st January 2020, financial aid commitment from the council level. The shift to work in the made the public statements were very best interests of the island and “I don’t disagree with everything in UK government to an Economic encouraged to take them through the this report, just most of it!” Dear Rt Hon Mitchell, Development Investment Programme maximise successful outcomes will proper formal channels. If the people This was the reaction some years ago will soon help reverse the negative be realised by the wider community THE who made the public statements now to a budget proposed by a team from Following the recent general impacts imposed by the absence of as we continue to make progress. CONSTITUENT choose not to take them through the London for Grant-in-Aid (assistance election in the United Kingdom, it was capital programme funding over the However, creditable progress will proper formal channels for address, to local tax revenue). The councillor pleasing to see you re-elected once last three years. be reliant on sustained adequate then maybe, just maybe, you should (quoted above) then spelled out why again as the Member of Parliament However, it is a huge concern that financial aid and support from the Dear Electorate, question your own conscience and the Grant-in-Aid was inadequate, and for Sutton Coldfield. I take this after DFID, being fully aware of both United Kingdom. The level of funding integrity. this was well-supported round the and progress will help determine the Following the last public meeting, Council Chamber table. opportunity to congratulate you on the difficulty and the importance of Public meetings and constituency behalf of the people of St Helena who attracting Saints back to St Helena, level of incentive and inspiration that facilitated by Unified Saints, for meetings will be crucial to achieving Councillors knew there was nothing constituents and their elected department heads could have done to value your continued support for the made a special effort to do so leading will have a positive impact on the successful social and economic further reduce their bid for running the island as a serving MP. up to air access, but then cut off wider community. If the incentive representatives, elected members outcomes as the island moves government services, and councillors On December 19th I was fortunate capital programme funding to St and inspiration is sufficient and held a Debrief during an Informal forward. Tendencies to subject therefore were not prepared to give to see you interviewed on TV by the Helena after building the airport. there is clear evidence of sustained Legislative Council meeting on elected representatives to public way to inadequate Grant-in-Aid. In BBC Hardtalk host Stephen Sackur. The refusal to provide financial aid social and economic improvements Friday, 10th January. The Speaker humiliation distracts from the core the end, their stance paid off and the Your deliberations were engaging. in the form of capital programme throughout the community then was informed that some Councillors substance of meetings that the Grant-in-Aid requested was met. Following the interview, I reflected funding, for some three years, Saints will be encouraged to return were “hostile” to the public during majority of those who make a special Over the years there have been home (again) and contribute to the the public meeting. As such, I many examples where councillors on matters relating to St Helena that is irresponsible to say the least. effort to attend wants to focus on. you and I discussed in the UK during Consequently, a British Overseas development of St Helena. However, consider this a serious accusation At the end of the meeting I thanked pulling together have brought about DFID must fully understand that that must be addressed accordingly. improvements for the people they the 2017 Westminster Seminar and Territory that is heavily reliant on those attendees for their passionate represent. Some ExCo Members have also on your 2018 visit to St Helena financial aid from the United Kingdom the United Kingdom cannot provide The purpose of the public meeting input. I believe that mature passion stood down rather than simply going and the inspiration you conveyed for development was always going to assistance for St Helena to advance was for elected representatives for progress from Saints is required along with a decision they didn’t during your meeting with all elected gradually have to face the increasing and then fail to provide sustained to respond to the statements & to help decide the future of St Helena. approve of. representatives. challenges of social and economic adequate financial aid and thereby questions recorded in the minutes As a part of the wider world, St It wasn’t important, years back, In the interests of taking full stagnation and disintegration. The undermine the progress achieved. of a public meeting held by Unified Helena, with its makeup of negatives which council was responsible for advantage of every opportunity to UK government in effect failed to Consequently, socially and Saints on Thursday 12th December. and positives, has the potential to any one improvement made. This obtain assistance and support from capitalise on its £300m investment economically such short-sighted Councillors were asked to be open excel way beyond its size. probably was because councillors actions will once again force the and honest. felt it was down to timing or a within the House of Commons for the in St Helena for ongoing social There were other recorded people of St Helena, I would like to and economic development of the island to stumble to a standstill and I personally took the decision to statements and questions I change in circumstances that made speak on the recorded statements improvements possible. Nothing in bring the following to your attention: island’s community. eventually slide backwards. This was prepared to respond to St Helena happens overnight. Quite St Helena now has air access but it To help me provide you with a clearer irresponsible decision-making by questioning the loyalty, commitment but unfortunately time did not probably, some scheme being put is most unfortunate that the people understanding of my concerns and DFID must be addressed, and local and dedication of elected allow. However, another round in place by “this council” won’t of St Helena are still struggling to aspirations, particularly in relation to elected representatives must be representatives serving on Council. of constituency meetings will materialise until the “next council.” contend with social and economic convincing DFID to allocate adequate allowed more realistic and practical Reference was made to the Code of begin soon, and constituents are That is the way it is. stagnation. Whereas the people of St future budgetary aid for St Helena, I autonomy in determining the affairs Conduct for Members of Legislative encouraged to attend. So why draw attention to any of this? Helena, along with sustained support have attached three documents. and the future of St Helena. Council, and attendees were told In the interests of awareness and Well, I could be wrong, but it does seem Albeit individually or collectively, that any complaints by members of to me from comments made that some from the United Kingdom, should The elected representatives’ preparing for the crucial next stage I believe the voices and efforts the public alleging that the conduct of the St Helena Political Governance councillors actually believe nothing of local Elected members are far of a Member is in breach of this useful happened before their time. Review, can I recommend that in Councillors’ competency and ability too weak to carry our message to Code, must be made in writing and addition to familiarising oneself levels are being heavily scrutinised, the UK Government for serious addressed to the Speaker. with the current Constitution, you and why shouldn’t it be that way? I consideration. Therefore, I trust you It is difficult to know if the may want to obtain a copy of the have said this before but increasingly, will kindly carry the concerns and following is representative of all ‘St Helena Government Corporate members of the public are concerned aspirations to the UK Government on 2,145 registered electors, however, as Governance, Guidance to public with knowing what their councillors behalf of the people of St Helena. the public’s faith in their Councillors officers – Version 2 – July 2017’. stand for. Is their work on behalf of The people of St Helena are indeed has seriously evaporated and there The document will provide useful constituents still in line with what they resourceful and have the potential is a wish to have council dissolved, said was important in their campaign? information on our current system to be consistently successful and to guidance on the formal procedure of governance. Consequently, this What are their views about certain according to the Constitution for issues? become that ‘vibrant and flourishing will help towards understanding How can accountability of our community’. such an action was provided. where improvements to our current councillors be judged if they don’t With reference to the United At no time during the meeting governance system are required. show what they are doing? At the Kingdom’s 2012 White Paper on were elected members “hostile” public meeting in Half Tree Hollow the Overseas Territories, I humbly towards constituents. However, Cyril Leo (Chair to Elected members for the other evening some did very well ask that you and others within the please contact the Speaker or the the month of January) responding to questions and concerns UK Parliament will work to secure Deputy Speaker (who incidentally raised. But it would have been so much adequate sustained budgetary was present at the public meeting) if better if it wasn’t necessary for Unified assistance that is so desperately you would like to provide evidence to South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., Saints to call a public meeting for this required by the people of St Helena the contrary. to happen. The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, It is true that present councillors from the United Kingdom. I was asked at the meeting to point All very best wishes to you for the out what statements in the minutes Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic have been going through a rough Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 patch. But they shouldn’t all be tarred New Year; supported by a quote from of the 12th December public meeting with the same brush. a recent message to all MPs from Her questioned my integrity. The E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS JANICE IRENE YOUNG 1947 - 2019 Association for many years and a UK’s most senior diplomat member of the Disabled Persons Society. makes first visit to St Helena On her retirement she took on the duties as Treasurer of the Half Andrew Turner, SAMS Tree Hollow Community Centre, needed, the report says, but currently volunteered to do Play Ground duty St Helena cannot qualify for any of in Jamestown out of school hours; the FCO’s Human Rights funding. was Secretary to the Bishop’s Sir McDonald also answered Citizenship Commission throughout questions about the island’s the whole of its existence. She relationship with the UK, and was a Lay Minister ministering to specifically about whether St Helena the housebound and the HRH the could have better representation in Princess Royal Community Care the UK – particularly for decisions Centre, Sidesman, Cleaner, Chapel like Brexit that impact the island but Warden, Sunday School teacher, for which St Helena was unable to chairman of the Women’s Guild vote. of St Andrew’s Church as well the (St Helena gets far less Secretary/member of St Paul’s representation than other Overseas Parochial Church Council. Not Territories, such as those of France only that, she went out to Broad or the Netherlands which can vote Bottom, Blue Hill to do home help in mainland elections. And in the for an elderly person who lived in EHRC submission the island was an isolated area. described as having a “restricted ability to exercise its right to self- Having had a taste for travel in determination including to report 2014 Janice and Ronald went on directly to the UN, vote on significant holiday to the UK, Australia, New matters like Brexit or indeed take part Zealand and South Africa where in the elections for the Government she was able to visit family, some The UK’s most senior diplomat, meeting a significant proportion.” Contributed by Ivy Ellick Officer working in the Secretariat were here to say goodbye as well as Sir Simon McDonald, arrived Sir McDonald said otherwise, that decides its future.”) “The United Kingdom is a country at the Castle, she progressed sharing the grief that her passing Saturday, Jan. 11 for a three-day visit he went on a Wirebird trip and Janice Irene Young (nee Richards) through various departments of brought to the family. whaleshark trip. of 65 million people and growing to St Helena. of Half Tree Hollow passed away government, to becoming the There is a temptation sometimes Sir McDonald is the Permanent Governance reform was another quite strongly,” Sir McDonald said. reason for the visit. “St Helena is a territory of 4,300. peacefully after losing her battle Cashier in the Finance Department. when people pass, it is easy to Under-Secretary of the UK’s Foreign Her interest in the care of people & Commonwealth Office (FCO). “The formal responsibilities and There are certain consequences of with various illnesses on 24th remember them a little too well In his role, which he has held for accountability of ExCo and LegCo that. I would suggest that actually December last year. Janice was led her to want to work in Social and only those who have done less, just over four years, Sir McDonald is are lesser in St Helena than in other you have a much bigger voice than an amazing woman and will Services Department where she make it into the version of them responsible for managing the day- Overseas Territories,” he said. “It any group of 4,300 people on the be remembered for her life of became an Assistant Secretary we remember. Janice was effective to-day business of the FCO. He also feels to me this needs to come up the island of Great Britain.” dedication and commitment to our and later reached the pinnacle of and got on with life in a quiet, clam acts as the Head of Her Majesty’s agenda again.” small community. She was a person her career as Chief Employment orderly manner. She was a unique Diplomatic Service. When asked about how the FCO we cannot let go with paying tribute and Social Services Officer. Whilst woman, obviously her faith meant Sir McDonald visited the island, thinks St Helena needs to develop to who she was, and what she did holding this position she went on a lot to her as well as giving this according to SHG, in order to “meet socially, for instance in areas such for our island and its people. overseas training in the UK at the island and our community the best with key stakeholders including as Human Rights, Sir McDonald said Janice was a very dignified and Institute of Social Work in London. years of her life on this earth and councillors, officials and business that “Human Rights legislation will quiet person someone who had If we take a minute to reflect on a fine example for others to follow. leaders.” track that of the United Kingdom,” managed to split her life into three her life, these images stand out Through tears and sorrow the At a short briefing with local media and that it was an “important part” parts. Each part balanced with what along with visions of one of the few number of people attending the Monday, Jan. 13 Sir McDonald said he of governance. was necessary to be effective. Her St Helenian women at that time to funeral demonstrated the high was here because access to the island “There have been some issues we family meant everything to her - hold such a prestigious post as a esteem in which Janice was held, was now easier than it was when know in St Helena in recent years, to caring for parents, and as a wife head of a government department. this exemplary woman who only the RMS was operating. but as far as I can see they are being to Ronald Young (affectionately She was very excited when in the dedicated her life to her family, to He said it was also an opportunity successfully addressed,” he said. known as Panny) who she married UK along with Ronald was invited to the Public Service of the St Helena for him to understand the vision “We expect the same Human Rights on the 6th October, 1971; as a mother Buckingham Palace for Her Majesty Government and to the Community standards here as in the mother for St Helena’s future “from St to Richard and Myra and an aunt the Queen’s Birthday Garden Party. as a whole. The services she gave she Helenians.” country.” and friend to many. Educated on The third part of Janice’s life was did with willingness and dedication. Sir McDonald, in the first two days On the same day Sir McDonald taking an active part in voluntary of his visit, said he met mostly with departed St Helena (Tuesday), the island attending school at Half Tree In remembering her, we realise SHG officials and councillors. SHG St Helena Equality & Human Rights Hollow and later at the Secondary work in the community. Even that: ‘Death is not extinguishing also organised a reception for him, Commission (EHRC) submitted a Selective School at Ladder Hill, she whilst holding down a full time job, the light; it is putting out the lamp where he met with select invited report to the United Nations that had a successful career. Janice also supported community because dawn has come’ . Indeed, businessmen at Plantation House. details why the EHRC believes Janice joined the Civil Service of and social life on island where Janice’s memory and legacy will “I think the Governor and his team Human Rights on St Helena are still the St Helena Government in 1963 she was the Parent Representative live on. She certainly was a woman have exposed me to a very wide far from reaching the standards of and the second part of her life she of the Church Lad’s Brigade, of substance. The world and St range of opinions,” he said. “This in the “mother country,” particularly devoted to becoming an effective Treasurer of the Children’s Church Helena, is most definitely a better the end is quite a small community, in rights to self-determination; FCO officer and gave 32 years of faithful Benefit Society up until recently, place because her. 4,300 or thereabouts and I feel I’m funding for Human Rights is also service. Starting as a Clerical she was Secretary to the Girl Guide God rest her soul. 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS 20% increase in water tariffs 150 more log houses, and “Saints” picnic/ requested, PASH contract hoped camping ground, in private consultation for by end of month And O’Sullivan wants two more flights per week, from Gatwick, for Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS success of his other luxury development Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS Connect with a subsidy for an on this and said he would check additional 20% increase at that his documents to be certain. The ‘log house’ in Sapper Way Monopoly utilities provider same time. Cllr Yon said the PPA would not could soon be just one out of around Connect Saint Helena, Ltd has Connect has received provide for a reduction in the 150 similar houses. requested a 20% increase in the approximately £5.4m through the cost to the consumer at the initial That is if South African businessman water and sewerage tariffs for the SHG Capital Program to support setup, but he believes it will give Paul O’Sullivan is successful in his scope to Elected Members to application to develop a 97-acre forthcoming financial year. sustainable water resource private, up-market housing estate This was announced by management and water-related challenge Connect about their known as Trade Winds Ocean Village. Environment & Natural Resources projects. They received £681,000 unit cost, and it is envisaged The planning documents say the Committee (ENRC) Chairman Cllr in subsidy last year. the cost to the consumer would estate is aimed at “promoting foreign Russell Yon at the Jan. 8 Unified Cllr Yon also gave statistics on decrease over time. investment into St Helena,” and also Saints meeting. Connect’s electricity services and Approximately £900,000 is at “accommodating tourism.” Cllr Yon said Connect, when it the PASH agreement. reimbursed to Connect per year A separate, neighbouring 8 acres of for the duty collected on fuel to land would be earmarked as a “Saints was established in 2013, inherited The cost per unit of electricity communal facility.” aging water infrastructure from has been stable for the last operate the diesel generators This total 105-acre development SHG, and so now the increasing three years at 46p per unit. at the powerhouse. This is includes what has historically been demand for water is putting Infrastructure upgrades continue equivalent to 39p per litre. the public Horse Pasture camping pressure on the infrastucture. but Connect remain within their Approximately £3.6m has ground. Although Connect has increased budget. It is expected the contract been received from the Capital This week, Paul O’Sullivan is hosting storage capacity over the years, with PASH will be signed at the Programme to support upgrades a series of meetings on-island that in the electrical section to serve as a private consultation (prior Connect said the climate crisis end of January 2020. Connect to the formal SHG consultation) for (including 2019’s lowest rainfall would pay PASH, under a Power include projects such as reducing the development plans. since records from Bottom Woods Purchase Agreement (PPA), a reliance on diesel, power system Twenty-three people attended the began in 1977, which impacted sum for each unit provided to and improvements, installing first of the meetings, which was held to remove this; it would be repaired the current extended drought) is consumed by Connect to provide renewable and new electricity at the Jamestown Community Centre where necessary. No fences are complicating operations. electricity to the island. support to the Airport. Tuesday evening, Jan. 14. public amenity and car park situated planned so there would be an open Water tariff increases were last Cllr Yon stated that the cost O’Sullivan was accompanied by nearby, between the Geomagnetic feeling to the private estate. Some Nigel George, who O’Sullivan names and Seismographic Stations. invasive species have been identified made directly to the public in of a unit of electricity would be as a shareholder (though this isn’t O’Sullivan said fully furnished and the developer said these will be July 2018, at 20%. SHG provided 12p-15p, but he was challenged listed on Companies House UK). houses with water recovery tanks removed and replaced with endemics. Attendance included construction would be prefabricated, taking 3-4 Apparently Wirebirds live in the area industry artisans. weeks each to build. They could be for and someone said there could be Chief Planning Officer Ismail sale outright, flexible ownership (6-8 some wild donkeys about. One month of heavy rain needed before Mohammed was also in attendance, people) or time share. If the houses O’Sullivan also mentioned his and ESH Chief Executive Economic were available for sale currently they other planned development, the Development Dawn Cansick was would cost three quarters of a million luxury hotel and 18-hole golf course reservoir levels can rise taking notes. pounds (£750,000); market forces in Broad Bottom (previously the Andrew Turner, SAMS Drawings of the site were available would dictate. SHELCO development). and these can also be viewed on the It seems they would look similar He said two companies are Trade Winds website. The developer and be built to the same standard interested in running the hotel, Reservoir levels have continued to is collecting all comments received as the show house O’Sullivan owns but that for the development to be decline over the last week. and should then pass them along to at Sapper Way. This house was built successful a lot more interest would Despite some heavy showers, the Planning Office. However, when by imported labour but O’Sullivan need to be generated. surface flows into the reservoirs formal SHG consultation begins, said that labour for the houses at He also said the development’s have also decreased. people will be able to officially lodge Horse Pasture would be built with success would rely on there being Connect is continuing to pump water comments directly with the Planning local labour and training, where two direct flights per week from from the usual sources, however Office. necessary, would be provided. The Gatwick to St Helena via Cape Verde. pumping operations at Warren’s Gut The site overall would cover 105 Sapper Way house should give some A few questions were asked and have stopped as water levels from acres on which 150 units, club ideas of the skills required. answered. The second public meeting the borehole have dropped. house and swimming pool would Electricity would be purchased from was planned for Harford Community Connect St Helena said that be constructed. O’Sullivan said Connect Saint Helena, Ltd and fresh Centre, Wednesday evening Jan. 15 approximately a month’s worth of the houses would take up 8% of rainwater would be harvested and and the final for Friday evening, Jan. heavy rainfall will be necessary to the private Village. Being an Eco recycled on-site. 17 at Kingshurst Community Centre. begin to see a rise in water levels. Village only golf carts would be The stone boundary wall on the Both meetings were to be held from Reservoirs are at 35% capacity. allowed although there will be a site is unlisted and there is no plan 7pm-8pm. 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 9 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS Contract being signed for Ascension Island St Helena Magistrates’ Court Judicial Services runway reconstruction 3rd January 2020 Emma Weaver, SAMS 2nd January 2020 opportunity and was dealt with by Brian Joshua (52) of Bottomwoods, Cheryl Thomas (41) of Harris way of a Community Service Order soon be concluded. the tender board has factored in was convicted after trial to one Flats, Jamestown, pleaded guilty for 80 hours for the driving offence he runway of Ascension Island’s The reconstruction of the runway possible unforeseen delays and matter of Harassment. He was dealt T to one charge of Careless Driving. and a conditional discharge for 12 Wideawake Airfield, which has been will likely be carried out in phases, therefore expects the project to be with by way of a Community Service She entered her plea at the earliest months in respect of the second in desperate need of repairs for over with the first two phases resulting in completed in 2022,” said the press Order for a period of 180 hours and opportunity and was dealt with by matter. He was disqualified from two years, will soon finally be going a reduction of the length of runway release. “It is anticipated that after made subject to a Restraining Order way of a financial penalty of £60.00. driving for 20 months and ordered to under reconstruction. available for landing and take-off. the reopening of the full runway and £50.00 costs. She was disqualified from driving for pay £15.00 costs. This was announced Jan. 7 in a joint The project is likely to begin the South Atlantic Airbridge will 6 months and ordered to pay £15.00 press release from the US Air Force, somewhere between 9 and 12 months resume.” 7th January 2020 costs. Derek Bertram Henry (55) of the UK MOD and the Ascension Island from when the contract is officially However, the reduced runway Brian Joshua (52) of Bottomwoods, Half Tree Hollow, pleaded guilty Government. awarded, with phase 1 and 2 works length of phases 1 and 2 might mean pleaded guilty to failing to provide a Walter James Henry (67) of Trap to one count of Indecent Exposure. The press release said three tenders taking around 15 months to complete. that the number of seats available on specimen of breath. He entered his Cott, pleaded guilty to one charge He entered his plea at the earliest for the project had been received, and “Given the technical complexity of the Airlink flights will be reduced. plea at an early opportunity. He was of driving over the prescribed limit opportunity and was dealt with by that contract negotiations should infrastructure works on Ascension dealt with by way of a fine in the sum and a charge of being in charge of a way of a Community Service Order of £60.0. He was also ordered to pay child in a public place whilst drunk. for 80 hours. He was also ordered to £15.00 costs and disqualified from Freight costs discussed at Unified He entered his plea at the earliest pay £15.00 costs. driving for a period of 3 years. Saints meeting Average wage down by 4.8% in post-Airport- Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS Project economy Andrew Turner, SAMS “Based on the recent shipments A total of 112 people, including (over the past two months), we visitors from overseas, attended the anticipate utilising the majority of Jan. 8 meeting facilitated by Unified budget allocation for this financial Saints. year.” The meeting was held at the HTH Cllr Henry said this is the only direct Community Centre, and was an subsidy SHG provides in relation to opportunity for councillors to talk freight. with constituents about the minutes However, he said that SHG is from the Dec. 12 Unified Saints public paying out a substantial amount of meeting. could address the issues identified.” money in other subsidies – some After introductions, the first Cllr Henry said that options could £3.6 million annually to various councillor to speak was ‘Chair to include an intervention with regard government entities and a number of Elected members for the month of to freight rates from Andrew Weir non-government organisations. January’ Cllr Cyril Leo. A report on Shipping Management, Ltd, or He said this has created a need for intense to-ing and fro-ing between directly targeting specific groups a subsidies policy, which should be Cllr Leo and members in the assembly within the community through presented to ExCo in February and can be read in the Jan. 9 issue of The something like an allowance or will be reported on in a later issue of Sentinel. This tension was removed benefit. The Sentinel. when Cllr Jeffrey Ellick reminded “There are so many matters that At the Jan. 8 meeting there were everyone about the main purpose of need to be explored with regard to claims that the MV Helena is not the the meeting. this, including how could this best best ship for St Helena. Someone At this point Cllr Lawson Henry be administered; how will we ensure mentioned the MOD ship that passes introduced discussion about freight. that the benefit gets to consumers St Helena on the way to the Falklands. He said freight has been of concern in the most efficient manner (if Cllr Derek Thomas assured that to all councillors, just as it has been we use the freight rates route); to Andrew Weir’s MV Helena was the with the public. what extent should an intervention best tender SHG received. rises are taken into account, means island’s population continues to “Discussions are ongoing as to how be made... This also comes down to One other possibility for reducing The average wage for locally the real level of wages fell by 4.8%. be comprised of higher and higher the impact of the rising freight costs affordability, and this perhaps is the freight costs was looking into recruited workers – so excluding TC The number of people earning more numbers of non-working-age people can be lesser,” he said. “This matter most critical issue,” he said. “alternative destinations for sourcing workers – on St Helena Island fell by than the £7,000 per-year income tax (e.g. retirees), and this means there was also the focus at the recent Cllr Henry said that SHG’s only goods” due to the “escalating cost of 4.8% in the 2018/19 Financial Year. threshold fell from 1,591 in 2017/18 are fewer people working and paying Financial Aid Mission discussions direct subsidy in relation to freight, goods from South Africa” (as per a This is a significant decrease, and to 1,448 in 2018/19. taxes in order to support that aging that Elected Members had with the is subsidising the transhipment successful Motion from September seems to be linked to the ending of The two worst-affected groups population. team from DfID. from Rupert’s to Jamestown (made 2017 by Cllr Thomas). Now, over two the St Helena Airport Project – for the were female workers and the SHG said this will have “a knock- “SHG is considering what, if any, necessary by unfinished parts of the years later, still no tangible outcome five years (2012/13 to 2016/17) that island’s highest earners, who are on impact on the services that intervention the government could Airport Project). has appeared for this Motion, but airport construction was underway, experiencing the biggest decreases. Government can provide.” make in terms of limiting the impacts “You will perhaps be aware that Cllr Dr Corinda Essex at the meeting the island was seeing increases in But it isn’t the ending of the The above information and more of freight increases on essential goods SHG is already subsidising shipping said that from investigations so far, average incomes. Airport Project alone that is can be found in Statistical Bulletin [for] vulnerable members of society. to the amount of £500,000 for it appears there are no advantages The estimated average before-tax seemingly affecting the decrease No. 1, 2020, which was released A paper is currently being drafted transporting cargo from Rupert’s to sourcing goods from other income fell from £8,830 in 2017/18 to in local wages. St Helena’s aging Monday and can be found on the SHG on the various options available that into Jamestown,” Cllr Henry said. destinations. £8,410 in 2018/19. This, when price population is another factor. The website. 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 11 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS be] opened for competition, as is the case in many similarly sized Could Sure’s monopoly be coming islands, like Montserrat. Another good example is the Cook Islands, which in anticipation of their to an end? first submarine cable (which was Andrew Turner, SAMS actually landed last month) has An example of an undersea Christian Von Der Ropp at a press confreence about the SAEx cable, on St Helena in 2017. future telecoms policy.” liberalized their telecoms market, fibre optic cable. He explained that the island’s and I believe St Helena should do monopoly telecoms provider, Sure the same. SA, Ltd, currently uses ADSL2+ “Only under competitive technology that can deliver up to conditions will Saints get fairly 24Mbps (a gold plus package is priced broadband with decent advertised as getting 2.048mbps). service quality,” Christian said. However, this speed only reaches “Also, the plan to attract satellite households close to the local ground stations, and potentially exchange. With increasing length further submarine cables, hinges of the telephone line, bandwidth on a friendly and lax regulatory fibre optic cable. are also interested in providing quickly drops to the single Mbps environment.” SHG plans to make the cable ‘pay internet access to outlying, isolated range. The good news is that according for itself’ by allowing companies to communities across the globe, a Christian said that in order to to SHG, this could actually happen. build satellite ground stations on category which St Helena would deliver higher speeds, the network St Helena and then charging them fall under. would need to be upgraded to newer Where will we find another to use a portion of the cable’s data SHG said it’s possible that one technology. telecoms provider from? stream. of these companies could, as well organisation dedicated to providing “Ideally a fibre-to-the-home Sure’s current monopoly St Helena would then be one of as basing their ground station(s) The cable project, and the free basic internet and phone access (FTTH) network should be rolled telecommunications licence ends the few places in the South Atlantic locally, also provide internet to associated introduction of satellite to developing countries), who was out to densly populated areas,” he in 2022, and SHG said that if where companies could locate people’s homes. ground stations, is being heralded one of the key campaigners for St said. other companies are interested in ground stations to communicate “We had a briefing with the as the next big development for St Helena’s connection to a fibre optic Christian said that decent data providing a service, Sure could lose with their satellites. last company that was here, and Helena. cable. rates could, in theory, also be its monopoly. According to SHG there are already they certainly can provide that On Christmas Eve SHG announced This was in an attempt to better provided over the 4G network. But This in part is tied to SHG’s goals companies interested in putting technology going forward,” said that a contract to connect St Helena understand how the cable project this would also require substantial of introducing satellite ground ground stations on St Helena – SHG’s IT Manager Jerry Roberts. to Google’s Equiano Subsea Cable might actually affect the local upgrades, as there are not enough stations to the island alongside the and some of these companies Project had been signed and that population on St Helena. towers and antennas installed “the target is to deliver the cable today to support high usage levels. and associated high-speed internet Will we actually get faster internet? But Christian said that from an to St Helena by early 2022.”1 Well, the answer so far is both yes outside perspective, there would SHG has said that this cable will and no. appear to be little incentive for Jamestown Swimming Pool re-opened be as important as the St Helena Technically, by replacing our Sure to invest in upgrading these Airport in shaping St Helena’s current satellite system with a fibre systems, as upgrades could affect future. But some members of the optic cable, St Helena would have their bottom line (and costs could pH levels the same or better than Connect St community are cautious in putting much faster internet access at the be passed on to consumers). too much hope into the cable project point where the cable reaches St “There’s little incentive for Sure – they worry that the project, just Helena. to invest in their network, and it Helena’s, no significant Health & Safety risk as the Airport, might not (at least However, once the cable gets to St even remains to be seen if they will Emma Weaver, SAMS in early stages) deliver the amazing Helena, things could start to slow fully utilize existing capabilities, as benefits promised. down. fast and unlimited broadband poses As of Monday, the Jamestown This week, The Sentinel talked This is because the infrastructure a threat to some of their existing Swimming Pool has been re-opened with SHG representatives as well on the island as of yet isn’t built to revenue streams – particularly after a two-month closure. as Christian von der Ropp from deliver faster internet to all homes telephone and TV subscriptions, This is after the engineer, who A Human Right (a non-profit on the island. as Skype, WhatsApp, YouTube and SHG brought to the island for expert Some of St Helena already is Netflix can replace these services at advice/training, said the pool had 1 Of course, this is now connected by fibre optic cable, but little to no charge,” he said actually not presented any serious the second undersea fibre optic these are mostly just government Christian suggested that Sure’s level of Health & Safety risk; and cable SHG has signed up for, offices. Otherwise, people’s homes monopoly on St Helena would have that the pH levels of the pool were although the first (SAEx) suffered are generally connected by copper to end, so other companies could actually the same or better than the delays and to date still has not phone lines (ADSL2+). come in and compete, for the island pH levels of the associated Connect declared intention to proceed nor Christian explained how St to really see significantly faster/ St Helena supply. Above: Swimming pool met financial close. SHG signed Helenians may not see as much of a cheaper internet. staff member Barry up for this second cable as the benefit as they might be expecting. “Personally, I believe St Helena What the engineer found Francis carrying out EDF funding that would pay for The engineer on Saturday told regular testing of the water “If, and to what extent, Saints can only fully unlock the benefits Jan. 15. a cable would be inaccessible by will benefit from the bandwidth from the cable if the telecoms The Sentinel that Public Health was the time SAEx did proceed, if it arriving through the cable is a monopoly is ended once the correct in its assessment that the swimming pools. water supply. does. However, SHG’s MOU with very good question,” he said. “In current license term ends in 2022,” pH levels of the swimming pool had been higher than the globally However, the swimming pool is So as part of his assessment of the SAEx still stands in addition to the fact, this totally depends on SHG’s he said. “The local market [could Google cable. recommended value (7.2-7.8) for filled using Connect St Helena’s pool, the engineer carried out pH tests 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 13 ST HELENA NEWS LIFESTYLE & CULTURE on both Connect’s supply and the more acidic, while a PH greater than Health & Safety risk, as chlorine swimming pool water. The results, 7 makes water more alkaline (basic). levels were below the recommended he said, showed that Connect’s pH “There has been no evidence of value and pH levels were above Could the first “living robots” be levels were equal to or higher than harm found in drinking water with a the recommended value. They those of the swimming pool. pH of between 7 and 8.5. When the also said that lime dust from the Based on his test results, Public PH of water becomes greater than boundary walls of the facility was a the key to eliminating marine Health would seem to be asking 8.5, water taste can become more visual contaminant and could cause swimming pool staff to maintain bitter. This elevated pH can also lead accidents. higher water quality than Connect St to calcium and magnesium carbonate But after two months’ of closure plastics on a global scale? Helena is maintaining in the public building up in your pipes. While this and no firm answers about the water supply – The Sentinel Jan. 14 higher pH doesn’t pose any health specific issues or how to rectify Andrew Turner, SAMS asked Public Health for comment. risks, it can cause skin to become them, due to an apparent lack of The Sentinel three times (Dec. 3, dry, itchy and irritated. So, if you or pool-related expertise within SHG has a hole in the middle that “These xenobots are fully Dec. 17 and Jan. 9) also requested your children are having any skin ExCo recommended an engineer A team of researchers in the researchers turned into a pouch biodegradable,” Bongard said in full water test results from SHG but issues, the pH of your water could be be brought to the island to provide United States have built robots out so it could shimmy around with the statement. “When they’re has not yet received any pH results. a reason.” expert advice/training and to service of living tissue; and amazingly, miniature payloads.” done with their job after seven Results for both the swimming The Australian Government also the pool. they can be programmed to clean The biological robots are the first days, they’re just dead skin cells.” pool and Connect’s pH have been backs this up, stating that “If the “To have it closed now, the impact up micro-plastics in the ocean. robots to be made of biological This ability to bio-degrade requested. water pH is higher than 8, anyone on the public is huge,” Cllr Lawson The engineer overall found that the who swims in the pool [or who Henry had told The Sentinel in late The researchers used stem cells tissue instead of metal or plastic. makes them perfect for cleaning pool in general had not presented any bathes in the water supply] is at risk December. “We [Executive Council] from frog embryos to create the “These are novel living up marine plastics because, significant Health & Safety risk to of skin rashes.” feel that there needs to be more ‘living robots.’ They can move, machines,” research co-lead when they “die,” they will not necessitate such an extended closure. And the World Health Organisation training on-island to be able to pick up objects and even heal Joshua Bongard, robotics expert contribute to further pollution of However, he provided training and provides guidelines for pH levels in analyse and identify these problems themselves after being cut. at the University of Vermont, the ocean. helped improve chemical treatment drinking water: rather than having these long The tiny robots have about a said in a statement. “They’re “Their unique features mean of the pool so that chlorine levels, pH “Careful attention to pH control closures.” week to 10 days of “power,” neither a traditional robot nor that future versions of the robots etc are now at globally recommended is necessary at all stages of water The engineer arrived last week and standards. The engineer said he had treatment to ensure satisfactory was on-island until Tuesday, Jan. 14. thanks to living heart muscle a known species of animal. It’s might be deployed to clean up confidence in the operational team water clarification and disinfection. On Saturday and Sunday Jan. 11- cells. a new class of artefact: a living, microplastic pollution in the at the swimming pool being very For effective disinfection with 12, the Jamestown Swimming Pool “One of the most successful programmable organism.” oceans, locate and digest toxic capable in maintaining treatment of chlorine, the pH should preferably opened to certain members of the creations has two stumpy legs As they’re made of biological materials, deliver drugs in the the pool. be less than 8. The pH of the water public for a trial re-opening. that propel it along on its ‘chest’,” tissue, they leave no trace behind body or remove plaque from artery entering the distribution system And on Monday, SHG announced The Guardian reported. “Another when they ‘die.’ walls,” The Guardian reported. But what exactly is pH, and what must be controlled to minimize the swimming pool was re-opening levels should Connect and the pool the corrosion of water mains and that day: maintain? pipes in household water systems. “The Environmental Health Section Robert Ashley, MD – assistant Failure to do so can result in the has advised that water balance test professor of medicine at the contamination of drinking-water results are now within acceptable University of California, Los Angeles and in adverse effects on its taste, parameters and the pool water is – recently answered this exact odour, and appearance.” visually clear. The Health Directorate question: is satisfied with these results and “The pH of water can range from The closure has made the decision to re-open the acidic to basic on the pH scale of 1 Public Health had the pool closed pool to the public. to 14, with the pH of pure water at since Nov. 1, 2019. “The Pool Operator, as well as the about 7. They said the closure was necessary Environmental Health Section, will “A pH less than 7 makes the water because the pool was a potential closely monitor the pool water upon re-opening. Should the water balance fall outside the acceptable parameters and/or poor water visibility occurs (e.g. cloudiness) then it will become necessary to close the pool again in the interest of public safety.”

What about the lime dust? SHG had said that they had identified Roman Creed Duncan lime dust, and flaking of the pool walls, as visual contaminants that could cause irritation and accidents. Proud parents Kimberly Jayne Yon and Conway Duncan were blessed with adorable Immediately after closing the pool baby boy Roman Creed Duncan on Nov. 20, 2019. Roman weighed 4lb 9oz at birth. SHG employed the St Helena National Baby Roman is doing very well. He enjoys sleeping, he is no trouble and is very Trust to re-lime the boundary walls, happy and contented. which seem to have continued to Mummy Kimberly is finding parenthood relatively easy, as it’s her second time flake after these works. round. However, the engineer said that “It can be challenging dealing with Kruz and our baby boy, but overall I’m really the presence of both lime dust and enjoying it,” she told The Sentinel. “Big brother Kruz is very helpful and attentive.” pool-wall flaking is being mitigated Daddy Conway is quite proud, is doing well and is not having any trouble. through chemical treatment and by Kimberly and Conway would like to thank Midwives and Doctors here and in ensuring the pool is frequently used. Johannesburg, with extended thanks to family and friends. 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 15 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Jamestown Brownies on the 51 people achieve qualifications move again through SHCC Jamestown Brownie Leaders (Tansy & Blossom) Contributed Emma Weaver, SAMS collected and headed home. IGCSE Design & Technology Korben Minto Brownies relished the change of 51 members of the community environment, which also aided in on Wednesday, Jan. 8 received IGCSE First Language English building their confidence, having a certificates and recognition at the Heidi Joshua voice, meeting challenges, bonding annual Lifelong Learning Awards Kelsey R. Thomas and discovering their homeland. Ceremony hosted by the St Helena Kelsey L. Henry Camp feedback from parents Community College (SHCC). indicated full satisfaction in all 43 of these community members Level 2 Certificate in Environmental aspects of the camp. achieved qualifications and/or Conservation On Tuesday, Dec. 17, dressed to vocational recognition within the past Tiffany Leo suit the festive season, the Brownies year, while eight of the community Level 2 Diploma in Environmental did their annual Christmas sing-a- members were recognised for Conservation long fundraiser. Starting from the completing the SHCC Apprenticeship Karen Williams Hospital at 6pm, once again they Programme. Antonio Green were privileged to sing to some of Following the presentations of the patients. Afterward, lively little certificates to all 51 awardees, Level 2 Diploma in Customer voices carolled throughout the street Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook Services and finished on the Bridge where gave a speech that emphasised the Jodie Peters light refreshments were served. importance of upskilling to the local Meryl Knipe The Jamestown Brownies would community. Zoe George like to thank all of those who kindly “The awards today are exactly the Level 3 Diploma in Customer in the kitchen under the supervision gave donations. £100.11 was raised, type of skills and knowledge we he Jamestown Brownies did a of Justine Joshua (Blossom). Happy which will go towards resources for Services T need to build up on our Island,” he Ivy Williams-Newman movie night/sleepover/camp Oct. with their accomplishments, the functioning of their Unit with said. “Providing the opportunities 26-27, 2019 at Harford Community Brownies had a mid-morning some amount going to a charity of for learning is the best way we Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Centre. snack ready for an observation walk their choice. have to ensure the right capabilities Care Upon arrival, Brownies just through the Longwood Avenue. Alert And on Thursday, Dec. 19 Brownies are developed within our working Gillian Yon couldn’t wait to assemble tents. After with keen eyes they were able to spot attended the Christmas Youth population. Loretta Clifford registration and formalities, much things that are not normally seen in Service at St James’. Accompanied “Those who have now finished Samara Henry excitement was conveyed with the everyday life within their own living by a live band and their own musical here, I urge you to not let this be the pitching of tents, but disappointingly areas. instruments, the Brownies were very end of your personal education and Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social due to adverse weather tents were not Following lunch, various games much in their element. Christmas development. In your chosen career Care fully erected to sleep in. Nevertheless, took place inclusive of an activity vibes couldn’t go unnoticed with and pathway in life there will always Sandra Coleman the option of indoors sufficed. relating to Bermuda, conducted by Brownies actively participating in be good reasons to increase your Level 3 Assessor Award After devouring some lovely Debbie Knipe (Tansy). Brownies the singing. Brave and confident professional and personal skills.” pasta, Brownies settled down to opted for some more sing-a-long Brownies also performed (via script) Rebecca Cairns-Wicks watch the movie Incredibles 2, and dance and Miss Hedgehog was their version of the Nativity of Baby Awardees and achievements Level 3 Certificate in Leadership & accompanied with hot chocolate. happy to oblige by accompanying Jesus, which was well-received and Management With energy still high, Brownies them with the ukulele. Grateful one could hear little giggles being Functional Skills – English Merle Peters opted for a sing-a-long/dance thanks to Miss Hedgehog for her emitted from the congregation. Well Maribeth George Tracey Williams and this was accommodated by support throughout. done Brownies! Linda C. George Emerald Newman Longwood Rainbow Leader Lisa Afternoon tea was showcased with As Leaders we will continue Linda C. Peters Juliette O’Dean Joshua (Miss Hedgehog), who gave delicious cupcakes made by the to utilise Brownie meetings by Junella Moulding support throughout the entire event. special little people themselves and encouraging Brownies to build Functional Skills – Mathematics Lights were out by 10:30pm and we surplus were shared with siblings. confidence, meet challenges, develop Phillip M. Yon Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & all settled down ready for an early Brownies have asked for a two- and enjoy activities in harmony as a Junella Moulding Management morning rise. night sleepover, and seeing how Brownie family. April Stevens Leeanne Henry Saturday morning after breakfast well they adapted to the change of If there are any girls between the Latoya Scipio Isabel Winfield saw a Brownies ‘Cupcake Bake-Off.’ environment, we are negotiating ages of 7 and 9 who would like to join Kurt Thomas Julie-Marie Yon With busy hands showing off their to meet their request. Camp ended our Unit, please feel free to contact Kurt K. Yon Josephine George skills, there was a lot of productivity at 5pm and happy little faces were us. Chloe Thomas Paula Cooper Completion of the Apprenticeship Leroy Caswell Programme Full-colour Sentinel PDFs sent straight to Britney Coleman GCSE Mathematics Chloe Midwinter your inbox every Thursday morning Kieran Thomas Tegan Peters Kelsey R. Thomas Shelby Bargo Heidi Joshua Laura Duncan Just £3 per month Danielle Fowler Keira Francis Georgia Bedwell visit www.sams.sh/membership.html or email [email protected] Kelsey Thomas Jayden Andrews Venus Williams 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 17 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Creative St Helena makes video for global Ascension Island’s newspaper Book of the launches a website climate change movement – and you could too Emma Weaver, SAMS Week Public Library Service Emma Weaver, SAMS emergency, as the world is at a Photos provided critical crossroads, and not enough by Teeny Lucy. governments and people generally are understanding this or taking it seriously.” Teeny said that just before Christmas, Creative Saint Helena was invited to get involved. Almost every other country in the prints and collates the newspaper. world had people participating in “The Islander was recently awarded the movement, so Creative Saint a generous donation from the Blue Helena said learning and then Ascension Island’s only local Marine Foundation, which funded singing/filming the song “was an newspaper, The Islander, has just the purchase of some much-needed opportunity for St Helena to be launched a website. new printing equipment,” the represented.” The site features weekly headlines, website says. “This, along with the Creative Saint Helena learned letters from the Editor, job vacancies, continued dedication and support of the song in three brief sessions Met Office Reports and much more. our voluntary team, will hopefully during which harmonies and solos The Islander was founded by Tom keep The Islander running for many years to come.” were worked out, the audio track Harman-Smith in 1971 and is the You can find The Islander’s recorded and drone footage filmed only weekly news publication on Building Limes in new website of online at at High Knoll Fort. Ascension Island. A team of volunteers manages, edits, theascensionislander.com. Conservation by Ian The singers and musicians who Brocklebank participated (their ages ranged Conservation practitioners have long from 14 to over 30) were Maria recognised the importance of using Singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran leaders just how many people from Francis, Lisa Joshua, James Fantom limes in repairing historic buildings. has written a new song – but all corners of the world are coming (+guitar), Megan Francis, Shanice But research into the application of he hasn’t recorded and released together to fight to protect the Phillips, Abigail Yon, Shelby Bargo limes over the past twenty years has it himself, nor has he sold it to planet. and Teeny Lucy (+piano). revealed that many of our assumptions another artist to record and sing. Ed Sheeran’s new song is at the “Videos were filmed very quickly about how limes were used historically Instead, you can download the heart of the movement – it is a song on iPad, phone and camera and may well be over-simplistic or even wrong. This book brings together a lyrics and music from the internet of hope, but also a call to action on Craig Williams from Phantom view selection of the best material, revised and join the thousands of others the climate crisis. filmed the awesome footage at and updated, which first appeared from all across the globe who are “The project was started to send a High Knoll Fort,” Teeny said. in the Journal of Architectural now filming themselves singing message of unity to the world and The footage and videos were flown Conservation and in the Journal of the the new release. particularly to the United Nations, to the UK just before the Christmas Building Limes Forum. The very useful This is part of a ‘global climate to act on the climate crisis,” said deadline and were edited in London Introduction traces developments in change’ movement called Creative Saint Helena Director before being uploaded to YouTube. lime-based materials, including the #Resolution2020, organised by the Teeny Lucy, who has participated in You can easily find the link to the establishment of hydraulic limes into World Wildlife Fund and Decca/ the movement. “2020 is said to be video on Creative Saint Helena’s The RMS and Extreme E at the market and the decline in the use Universal Music. The aim of the the year that we fight to win against Facebook page. of Portland cement for conservation movement is to show political the climate and environmental work. Part 1 focuses on understanding As the movement is about the Dakar 2020 the nature and origins of lime and lime gathering as many voices as Andrew Turner, SAMS based mortars, including hydraulic possible, anyone wanting to join lime and Roman cements. Part 2 the #Resolution2020 movement The ship will be at each race location covers research and analysis of lime can do so via www.resolution2020. World-renowned rally driver including Brazil, Nepal, Greenland, materials with investigations into the global. and YouTube star Ken Block will be Senegal and Saudi Arabia. The vessel current standards for their use. Part “The Resolution Song isn’t about testing the new Extreme E electric and will also act as a base for the 3 examines the techniques that were singing perfectly,” says the website. off-road racer in Saudi Arabia on global broadcast of the races. used historically and how these can be “You’re free to make the song your Friday, Jan. 17 as part of the 2020 According to the Extreme E applied today, offering examples from own – turn it into a dance, whistle, Dakar race. organisers, Ken Block’s tests of the current practice. These include the use Extreme E is an all-electric race of hot lime mortars and recent material rap, spoken word poem. The fact off-road racer will “provide critical series that is focused on highlighting data ahead of next year’s Extreme E on nano-lime.Architects, conservation that you’re lending your voice to environmental issues and research. season-opener in January 2021.” practitioners, construction historians the campaign will help us spread The series is linked to St Helena Drivers that will be competing in and those researching developments in our message calling for urgent because it is using the former RMS St the series include Bruno Senna (the lime will find this an informative and action on climate change.” Helena as a “floating paddock.” nephew of three-time F1 champion useful source of reference. Celebrities like Sir Paul McCartney, The former lifeline to our island Ayrton Senna), six-time world rally Please reserve by contacting the Dame Emma Thompson and Keira is now home to the teams, garages, champion Sebastien Ogier and W following:- Knightley are also participating in hospitality, broadcast facilities and Series champion (and Williams F1 Telephone Number: 22580 the project. laboratories for the series. reserve driver) Jamie Chadwick. Email: [email protected]. 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 19 FAITH MATTERS TIME OUT DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA The Cathedral Parish of St Paul On This Day Sunday 19 January- 2 Sunday in Ordinary Time 8.00 a.m. Reserved Sacrament Cathedral 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Baptism Cathedral 3.30 p.m. Patronal Festival St Peter Saturday 18th Jan 2019 0915 – 1000 Thursday 23 January Sabbath School Programme 10.00 a.m. Eucharist Arabia 1000 – 1045 Group Bible Study 1100 – 1200 Divine Service Sunday 26 January - 3 Sunday in Ordinary Time 1400 – 1500 - Masterguide, 8.00 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral Pathfinders & Adventurers 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist St Andrew Every Wednesday 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist St Helena and the Cross 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting 5.30 p.m. Patronal Festival Cathedral www.sudokuoftheday.com All are Welcome For further information contact: The Parish of St James Sudoku Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 Sunday 19 January - 2 Sunday in Ordinary Time 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist St James On Jan. 17, 1916, a group of BAHA’I FAITH 3.30 p.m. Patronal Festival St Peter www.sthelenabahai.org golf professionals and several Thursday 23 January leading amateur golfers “The purpose underlying the revelation 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with Healing St John gathered at the Taplow Club of every heavenly Book, nay, of every divinely-revealed verse, is to endue Sunday 26 January - 3 Sunday in Ordinary Time in New York City, in a meeting Life Hacks all men with righteousness and 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist St James that resulted in the founding understanding, so that peace and 5.30 p.m. Patronal Festival Cathedral tranquillity may be firmly establishes of the Professional Golfers Bounce batteries to see if they’re good or bad. Drop among them.” Parish of St Matthew Association (PGA). them on a table from about 6 inches. If they give Sunday 19 January - 2 Sunday in Ordinary Time DEVOTIONAL MEETING 11.15 a.m. Reserved Sacrament St Mark one bounce and fall right over, they’re good. if they BAHA’I CENTRE 3.30 p.m. Patronal Festival St Peter keep bouncing, they’re dead or on the way out. Gumwoods 8pm Tuesday 21 January Doodle Art THURSDAY EVENINGS 7.00 p.m. Reserved Sacrament St Mark ALL ARE WELCOME Telephone 24342 Sunday 26 January - 3 Sunday in Ordinary Time 11.15 a.m. Reserved Sacrament St Matthew 5.30 p.m. Patronal Festival Cathedral

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Bible Studies The Seventh Day Adventist Health Ministries Tuesday - 21st January invites you to come and enjoy a Back, Chair or Jamestown Schoolroom 7.00 pm Thursday - 23rd January Foot massage at the Blue Hill Community Centre Sandy Bay Chapel 5.30 pm Friday-24th January on Sunday 19th January 2020. Treat yourself to a Blue Hill (Vincent & Vilma’s House) relaxing afternoon from 3:30 to 6:00pm. 5:30pm ALL ARE WELCOME We look forward to seeing you there! For further information contact: Tel No 24644 or 24438 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

“It’s everyone’s problem, so what are YOU doing about it?” Conservation boost for St Helena’s endemic Boxwood The St Helena National Trust has secured support from the Mohamed Bin Zayed (MBZ) Species The St Helena Resilience Forum is running a monthly competition to see Conservation Fund to deliver a project on the IUCN listed critically endangered St Helena Boxwood who is really doing all they can to preserve our precious resource. (Mellissis begonifolia). Assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Trust’s work will provide an important boost for conservation of this endemic species. During our current drought there have been many tips to save water but which are the best? MBZ is a philanthropic endowment which provides small grant funding to on-the-ground We want to hear from you about what water-saving initiatives conservation projects for the world’s most threatened species ranking on IUCN red list you are doing and you could win a £20 cash prize each month, (www.iucnredlist.org) as Endangered, Critically Endangered or Data deficient. They also recognise leaders in the field of species conservation and support awareness raising initiatives donated by a generous member of the community. The endemic St Helena Boxwood is a short-lived plant which is heavily reliant on regular regeneration through production of vast amount of seed – especially before The criteria is simple! We dying. The species is a part of the tomato family – want to see a water-saving Up for grabs... Solanaceae – and currently has only one small wild population left in the wild; located on a steep, rocky initiative that has minimal hillside on the South side of the island, near Lot’s Wife. impact on normal day-to-day This wild population was rediscovered by Mr. Stedson St Helena Boxwood life but maximum impact Stroud in 1998, before which it was thought to have £20 been extinct. (Mellissis begonifolia) on the preservation of ...every month water. Show us how you This funded project will ‘create a living seed bank reserve and raise awareness for the Critically Endangered Boxwood at Millennium Forest, St Helena’ by establishing and maintaining larger are helping your Island numbers of Boxwoods in and around Millennium Forest by collecting and propagating seeds and and get rewarded for it! planting seedlings whose growth and habitat conditions will be monitored. It will also increase the amount of seed stored in the seedbank at Scotland (run by EMD) to ensure that there is enough viable seed available in the event of extinction of the species. The project will update the species action recovery plan in conjunction with SHG’s Nursery Officer, Vanessa Williams at EMD as well as providing education and awareness of the species to the local community through outreach activities and media pieces.

It is hoped that after this project the foundation for securing a sustained Boxwood population will be in place and that information gathered from the seedbanks creation will increase our knowledge to support this species in today’s climate and landscape. Deadline for entries The Trust would like to thank MBZ for their support of this project as well as SHG’s Environmental Management Directorate for their continued contribution and support. for January will How To Enter: Simply close on Thursday, photograph and explain your 30 January, at 4pm water-saving initiative and send it to: [email protected]

Congratulations to December’s winner Aubrey George

22 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY FOR ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTS MANAGER Corporate Support is seeking to recruit a versatile and experienced individual to join their team to undertake REMOTE BANKING JANUARY 2020 the role of Administration & Accounts Manager. Responsible to the Head of Corporate Support, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring efficient and effective accounting and administration management in the Corporate Support, Policy and Planning section Bank of St Helena would like to advise the public that Remote Banking for January will take place of Corporate Services. as follows: Some of the main duties of the post will include: Location Date Time • Perform the duties of sub Accounting Officer for the Corporate Support, Policy and Planning section of Corporate Services in accordance with Financial Regulations to include monitoring of expenditure and Scotland Wednesday, 22 January 09:30 — 13:00 revenue in close liaison with Heads of Sections, deciding when budget lines have to be adjusted by the application of virement warrants; and in the absence of the Accounting Officer make decisions regarding HTH Supermarket Friday, 24 January 09:30 — 13:00 unplanned expenditure/calls on the budget. Longwood Enterprise Park Thursday, 30 January 09:30 — 14:00 • Responsible for compiling and monitoring expenditure against phased budgets and providing financial forecasts for Corporate Support, Policy and Planning. • Responsible for induction for all new recruits in the Corporate Support, Policy and Planning section of Save yourself the trip into Jamestown, visit your nearest Remote Banking Location Corporate Services in accordance with induction procedures set by Corporate Human Resources • Member of the Corporate Support, Policy and Planning Management Team to set the strategic direction For your convenience you can also use your ‘Local Debit Card’ at all our Remote Banking Locations of the section. • Arrange Annual Remembrance Day Service, Swearing in Ceremonies and other special events on behalf of Corporate Support, Policy and Planning and the Governor. Head Office: Market Street · Jamestown · St. Helena · South Atlantic · STHL 1ZZ Tel: +290 22390 · Fax: +290 22553 · e-mail: [email protected] · web: www.sainthelenabank.com • Manage re-payments to the Governor’s Emergency Fund, reconciling the bank account Applicants should Established and regulated in St. Helena under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008 the Company Ordinance, 2004 and the Company Regulations, 2004 have the following qualifications and experience: • GCSE in English, Maths and Accounting at Grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification • Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) qualification, or equivalent • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounts environment • Experience in applying accounting best practice

The post holder should ideally have: • experience in drafting and preparing budgets • Intermediate IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Databases and advanced skills in Access Dimensions or equivalent. • the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines, with good organisational skills and attention to detail

Applicants should be highly motivated and an effective team player. Enterprise St Helena is seeking to employ an experienced administrator to work within the Investment Team. Salary for this post is at £11,034 per annum. For further details about the post, interested persons should contact Mrs Carol George, Head of Corporate Reporting to the Investment Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for providing a high level of administration support with all day to day activities carried out within the Investment function. Support on telephone number 22470 or e-mail: [email protected] Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: www. The successful candidate must have: sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later than  Advanced general administrative skills/knowledge 4pm on Friday 17 January 2020.  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. Completed application forms should be submitted to the HR and Administration Manager, Ladder Hill Business Park by no later than SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, close of business Monday, 27th January 2020. 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 For further information please contact Martin George on telephone 22920, or via email [email protected] the job profile will be guaranteed an interview.

Corporate Services 02 January 2020 Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Email: [email protected] Visit us online Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com | Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY QUANTITY SURVEYOR VACANCY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER Are you interested in construction and project managing? If so, this is an opportunity for you. Corporate Are you interested in construction and project managing? If so, this is an opportunity for you. Corporate Finance is seeking a motivated and organised individual to fill the position of Construction Project Finance is seeking a motivated and organised individual to fill the position of Quantity Surveyor within Manager within the Programme Management Unit. the Programme Management Unit. The Construction Project Manager is expected: The Quantity Surveyor is expected to: • To act as Project Lead and ensure that product information is delivered and presented to Project Boards • Manage all costs related to building and civil engineering projects from the initial calculations to the for approval; final figures, which form part of the new programme as well as the strategic and operational advice to • Ensure that a building project is completed safely, within an agreed timeframe and budget. Managing Directors, Elected Members and DFID; the practical side of every stage of the build; • Seek to minimise the cost of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required • Supervise and direct a range of operations on a construction site and ensure that all trades people and standards of quality. This includes ensuring statutory building regulations are met; contractors are working together to an agreed plan and progress is being made; • Prepare estimates and costs of the work and when the project is in progress, you’ll keep track of any • Provide Project Boards/Clients with relevant reports and information to aid their decision making; variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability. • To be responsible for a project team and where applicable act as Contracts Manager Some of the main duties of the post will include: Some of the main duties of the post will include: • Undertake cost analysis for all capital programme projects, to include repair and maintenance activities; • Co-ordinate the project through the RIBA stages, ensuring that the appropriate approvals are gained • Feed cost estimates to Senior Economist undertaking the Cost Benefit Analysis in a timely manner; prior to any commencement of works; • Interfaces with the Programme Manager, Construction Project Manager, site supervisors to deliver • Act as the Project Lead on behalf of the Client; professional and competent advice and support to ensure the projects are managed in accordance with • Plan, develop and organise the construction effort to formulate the most cost-effective plan to timely the contract, and meeting the required reporting deadlines; completion within budget and to implement the execution of that plan; • Liaise with the Construction Project Manager to review and update risk registers, aligned with any • Prepare and present the following project management documentation as and when necessary early warnings; o Issue report • Analyse cost quotations and actual costs of previous projects to understand what cost contingency o Progress reports (also known as optimum bias) should be applied to projects. o End stage reports Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience: o End project reports • Undergraduate degree accredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Engineers (RICS), in quantity o Exception reporting surveying, commercial management or cost engineering, or equivalent; Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience: • A –Level or equivalent in Mathematics; • HND/HNC, a foundation degree or degree in a relevant area, such as building engineering, architecture • Internationally recognised qualification in ICT at Diploma level; studies, civil engineering, construction management or construction engineering. A professional • At least 5 – 10 years’ experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or leading role in the commercial qualification in Project Management such as PRINCE 2 Practitioner level; development sector; • Internationally recognised qualification in ICT at Diploma level; • Demonstrable experience of contract administrations and NEC Contracts; • At least 5-10 years’ experience working as a Construction Manager or Project Manager; • Demonstrable experience of good quality report writing. • At least two years’ experience working as a Construction Manager or Project Manager in an infrastructure Applicants should have Excellent Microsoft Office skills in particular advanced in excel, environment; well-developed communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships, • Demonstrable experience of good quality report writing and correspondence skills that demonstrate with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure. the ability to provide clear and coherent information; Salary for this post is at £14,138 per annum. • Experience in managing project teams. For further details about the post, interested persons can contact Miss Alfreda Yon, Capital Applicants should have excellent Microsoft Office Skills in particular advance knowledge of Excel, Work Programme Manager on telephone number 22777 or e-mail: [email protected]. and MS Project, well-developed communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships, sh with the ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure. Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website Salary for this post is at £14,138 per annum. at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where For further details about the post, interested persons can contact Miss Alfreda Yon, Capital Programme applicable, to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail madonna. Manager on telephone number 22777 or e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Friday, 17 January 2020. Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: www. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Madonna including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later information provided on the application form independently verified. than 4pm on Friday, 17 January 2020. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants application form independently verified. meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. 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 Corporate Services 03 January 2020 merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Corporate Services 03 January 2020 26 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 27 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY VACANCY HIGHER LEVEL TEACHING ASSISTANT PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTRATOR Are you a Teaching Assistant who wants to further develop your skills and take your career to Are you looking for a new and challenging career? Then this could be the opportunity for the next level in the teaching profession? Or perhaps you are aspiring to become, if not already, you! The Education & Employment Directorate is seeking to employ a highly motivated person to an excellent classroom practitioner? fill the post of Public Examinations Administrator within Prince Andrew School. If so, this is an opportunity for you! The Education & Employment Directorate is seeking to The post holder will be responsible to the Deputy Head (Curriculum) PAS. employ a suitable person to fill the post of Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) within the You will play a pivotal role in the registration and administration of all Public Examinations Primary Sector of the Directorate. and vocational assessments for students, adult learners and members of the public in The purpose of the post is to provide assistance to the class teacher by supporting teaching accordance with the requirements of the Awarding Bodies. and learning in the school/classroom environment. In addition, the HLTA will be responsible Some of the key tasks include: for teaching 25% of the school teaching timetable independently, and will plan, prepare and • Communicate with Awarding Bodies on all matters pertaining to public examinations/ deliver lessons and assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment of assessments and liaise on issues on behalf of Subject Leaders (PAS) and the Assistant Director pupils. (Lifelong Learning), St Helena Community College; Some of the key tasks include: • Responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory examination bodies to maintain the • Planning, preparing and evaluating programmes of work to cater for learning needs; integrity of examinations; • Working with groups or individual pupils/students to support the teaching process; • Maintain the filing systems and effective organisation of school based candidate registrations, tracking records and qualification results data, to ensure data protection, • Being actively involved with the preparation of individual pupil/group work plans; security, confidentiality, accessibility and efficiency. • Being fully involved with the monitoring and evaluation of the individual pupil’s/group’s • Responsible for providing invigilators with documentation and guidance for invigilation, work; including training invigilators in accordance with published guidelines. • Keeping a record of work carried out and comment appropriately on pupils’ performance; • Maintain financial and resource records for examination and assessment programmes and • Contributing to pupil review meetings with parents. progress timely ordering and re-ordering of relevant materials. Applicants must be in possession of a GCSE in English and Math’s at Grade C or above and Applicants must be in possession of GCSE in Maths and English Language at Grade C or have at least two years’ experience of working as a Teaching Assistant or equivalent. The ideal above or equivalent qualification (applicants without a Level 2 qualification in Maths and candidate must be self-motivated, have a good interpersonal skills and have a passion for English may still apply and can undertake a functional skills assessment as part of the working with children. recruitment process), have a minimum of 3 year’s previous experience and proven record in Salary payable will range from Grade TA3, £8,235 to TA4, £8,828 per annum but is dependent an administrative pressured environment. It would be an advantage to have a NVQ Level 2 in upon qualifications and experience. Business and Administration. The Education & Employment Directorate is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with an excellent command of the English Language, have excellent IT skills in Microsoft Applications welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold these principles. All appointments are subject and the ability to apply objective judgement when having to deal with delays and arranging to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and examinations. vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application Salary for the post is at Grade D, £11,034 per annum. form independently verified. The Education & Employment Directorate is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the For further details about the post and a full job description, interested persons can contact welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold these principles. All appointments are Miss Kerry Lawrence, Assistant Director, Schools on telephone number 22607 or e-mail: Kerry. subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical [email protected] check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG application form independently verified. website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through For further details about the post and a full job description, interested persons can contact Directors, where applicable, to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle Mrs Penelope Bowers, Head Teacher on telephone number 24290 or e-mail penelope.bowers@ or e-mail [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 21 princeandrew.edu.sh January 2020. Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless applicable, to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail madonna. of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 21 January 2020. all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications guaranteed an interview. 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. Education & Employment Directorate 07 January 2020 Education & Employment Directorate 07 January 2020 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 29 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE

VACANCY VACANCY - SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Do you have a passion for science and enjoy supporting children to learn? SCHOOL SECRETARY – HARFORD PRIMARY If so, this is an opportunity for you! The Education & Employment Directorate is seeking The Education & Employment Directorate is seeking to employ a highly motivated and to employ a suitable person to fill the post of Science Laboratory Technician within Prince organised person to fill the post of School Secretary within Harford Primary School. Andrew School. Serving as the face of the school, you will be responsible to the Head Teacher for assisting in The purpose of the post is to under the direction of the relevant Subject Lead (Science), the the running of the school office and giving support to teaching staff and students as required. Laboratory Technician will be required to service the science laboratories, prep rooms and Some of the key tasks include: chemical store at Prince Andrew School including the laboratory at the Harpers Agricultural • Provide a first point of contact by receiving and addressing visitor enquires by telephone or Centre and make available equipment and related materials required for science lessons.. Some of the key tasks include: in person, redirecting enquires as considered appropriate; • Be responsible for maintaining all science equipment and materials and for ensuring • Undertake administrative duties which include collating and distributing information and compliance with Health and Safety regulations; correspondence to parents and staff; • Be responsible for setting up equipment, experiments and other materials in laboratories as • Provide secretarial support to meetings as directed by the Headteacher, which includes taking specified by members of science staff; Minutes; • Be responsible for confidential external practical examination material preparation and set • Undertake various tasks in SIMs which include: entering student data as required, maintaining up all science practical materials and equipment for external examinations; attendance data for students, exporting attendance, behaviour and achievement reports as • Be responsible for keeping and maintaining a science inventory and monitoring stock of all required; science equipment, text books, apparatus, chemicals etc; • Assist with school fundraising events and count, keep record and secure funds raised; • Monitor the science local purchase budget and make requisitions for orders when needed; • Assist Deputy Headteacher with duties relating to the school library including issuing, • Support the maintenance of health, wellbeing, safety and security of all pupils/students. cataloguing and cleaning of books; Applicants must be in possession of: • Assist with the supervision of pupils in the playground and on school visits as required. • GCSE in Maths, Science and English at Grade C or above or equivalent; Applicants must be in possession of a GCSE in English and Math’s at Grade C or above (applicants • NVQ/BETC Level 2 or equivalent qualification for Science Technicians and a relevant Health without a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English may still apply and can undertake a and Safety Qualification e.g. COSHH (applicants who do not have these would need to be willing functional skills assessment as part of the recruitment process), have work experience in an to work towards gaining this within the first two years); administrative role and cash handling. It would be an advantage to have experience working in • Previous experience with working with young people and working in a science lab would be an office environment. advantageous. The ideal candidate must be an effective team player, have good IT skills in Microsoft The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, Innovative and creative and have a caring manner programmes, be able to produce accurate and clear written communication and the ability to with the ability to show patience and understanding. apply objective judgement. Salary for the post is at Grade C, £8,613 per annum. Salary for the post is at Grade B, £6,722 per annum. The Education & Employment Directorate is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the The Education & Employment Directorate is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold these principles. All appointments are subject welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold these principles. All appointments are subject to the successful to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/ vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. form independently verified. For further details about the post and a full job description, interested persons For further details about the post and a full job description, interested persons can can contact Mrs Penelope Bowers on telephone number 24290 or e-mail: penelope. contact Mrs Carlean Crowie on telephone number 24719 or e-mail: carlean.crowie@ [email protected] primary.edu.sh Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle Directors, where applicable, to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 21 or e-mail [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 21 January 2020. January 2020. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider 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 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 All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. guaranteed an interview. Education & Employment Directorate 07 January 2020 Education & Employment Directorate 07 January 2020 30 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 31 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY – ELECTRICIAN The Infrastructure and Transport Directorate has a vacancy for an Electrician who will be responsible for carrying out daily maintenance on electrical installations and associated equipment and assisting with testing and inspections of electrical installation within SHG buildings in accordance with the BS7671 17th Edition IEE Electrical Regulations. The candidate should have qualifications in Functional Skills Level 1 in Literacy and Numeracy, City and Guilds in Electrical Installations or St Helena Wireman’s License and a Valid Driver’s License at Class C. TRIAL VETERINARY DRUGS DISPENSARY AT LONGWOOD At least two years’ experience working as a qualified electrician is also required. The salary for the Electrician is at Grade C1 commencing at £8,613 per annum. For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact Mr Anders Bowers, Senior On 7th February veterinary staff will be selling flea and worm treatments for cats & dogs on Longwood Superintendent (Installation) on telephone number 22054 (e-mail [email protected]) Avenue between 12 and 2pm. Payment can be made by cash or cheque. This is being run on a trial Application forms and Job profiles for both posts are available from Essex House and should be submitted basis, but it is hoped that this service will be continue to be available on the first Friday of every month. to the Human Resources Manager, ENRD, Essex House or e-mail [email protected] by no later than Wednesday 22nd January 2020. Repeat prescriptions can be made available from this service only by prior arrangement. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. For any other queries, contact the Veterinary & Livestock Section on 24724. 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. AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVSION, SCOTLAND, ST HELENA, SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, STHL 1ZZ January 2020 Derek Henry Director of Infrastructure and Transport Directorate 7th January 2020

Calling all St Helena PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO TENDER Community Grant Scheme VACANCY The Saint Helena Government wishes to invite BUSINESS SUPPORT EXECUTIVE 2019/20 Round 2 now open suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders for the following contract- Corporate Finance has an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Executive to join their team. Max £4,000 per Application per Grant Round Proposed Concreting of Garden Areas at The post holder will be responsible to the Business Support Manager and will provide administrative and To be eligible organisations should: Community Care Complex, Ladder Hill accountancy support to the Business Support Unit, through achieving efficiency of operations, delivering Be based on St Helena and have a constitution that complies with the Copies of the tender document can be obtained Charities Ordinance 2005. However, consideration will be given to a customer focused service and supporting Corporate Finance in meeting its statutory responsibilities. applications from organisations that are neither a charity or constituted from Corporate Finance provides an environment for professional development in the field of Finance and group. Such organisations will be expected to take steps towards becoming a Miss Tiffany Lawrence charity or association. Procurement Officer Accountancy. The starting salary for the post will be £6,722 per annum, and will be reviewed on the Hold a bank account that requires at least two signatures Essex House achievement of competencies in line with the Finance and Accountancy Cadre. Hold verifiable Statement of Accounts for the previous financial year Jamestown Have vetted Committee Members (if applicable) For further details about the post and a copy of the Job Profile, interested persons should contact Miss Have a Safeguarding Policy (if applicable) Telephone No: 22270 or email tiffany. Sarah Greentree, Business Support Manager on telephone number 22470 or e-mail: sarah.greentree@ Be compliant with any current Grant Agreements held with the CDO [email protected] sainthelena.gov.sh A site visit to view the works will take place on Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: www. Projects can include: Monday, 20 January 2020, at 10am, meeting at - Equipment for day to day activities the Community Care Complex, Ladder Hill. sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Madonna - Special one-off events and activities Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later - Community and organisational development If you are unable to attend the site visit during - Capital works this time, please contact the Procurement than 4pm on Wednesday, 22 January 2020. Officer to arrange another date & time All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a Should you require any further details, please medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the Please note: there will be 2 Grant Rounds only in 2019/20 due to contact the Project Manager, Mr Mark Plato, on application form independently verified. limited funding. telephone number 22270 or email mark.plato@ SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, Closing date for Round 2 applications is 27th January 2020 sainthelena.gov.sh . Completed tenders should be placed in the disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of For an application form or further information contact Jeremy Johns Tender Box at Essex House by 12noon on [email protected] or call 22791 merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria Tuesday, 04 February 2020. listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Interested parties should note that this Corporate Services 08 January 2020 opportunity is not being advertised overseas.

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Enterprise St Helena (ESH), invites Expressions of Interest from persons in the Private Sector to serve as Chair of its Enterprise St Helena is offering funding to support Social Enterprises. Grants will be offered up to 75% of an aggregate project Board of Directors. ESH is the lead body for promoting and facilitating economic development on St Helena, in line cost or a combined proposal to a maximum grant value of £7,500 to assist with new and existing social enterprise projects. with the Island’s Sustainable Economic Development Plan (SEDP). The Chair is appointed by the Governor and is a part-time role; in addition to quarterly Board Meetings, the Chair is expected to attend occasional stakeholder WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY? Social Enterprises, Non-government Organisations, Associations and Charitable Organisations with a business approach and a engagements and public events as a key representative of the Organisation. social aim, or provide products and services that deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the local community and generally have difficulties in accessing appropriate investment funding. The Main Responsibilities of the Chair are:  Provide strategic leadership of the Board and ensure its overall effectiveness in implementing the SUPPORTED ACTIVITIES Organisation’s Strategy;  In consultation with the Chief Executive for Economic Development, set the Board’s agenda, ensuring that Planning application requirements the Board meets regularly, and receives high quality, accurate and timely information; Strategic plan preparation  Ensure that policies and actions support ESH’s objectives, and that the Board’s affairs are conducted with (e.g. design plans) probity;  Ensure that new Board Directors are briefed on their terms of appointment, duties and responsibilities, and Equipment, fixtures and fittings, technology that the annual performance review of the Board and its Subcommittee is implemented and actioned; Business financial and administration systems hardware and software  Support the Chief Executive for Economic Development in managing the affairs of the Organisation.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Website design and implementation Technical and Legal Advice  Previous Chair experience, preferably of a Private Company/Organisation; including promotional video development  Knowledge and understanding of Strategic Planning, Corporate Governance, Quality and Performance Management, and Investment;  Skilled in supporting and encouraging open discussion, allowing the whole Board to contribute to decision Marketing advice including packaging and Skills Development* making. branding

Expressions of Interest, along with a current Curriculum Vitae, should be submitted to the Board Secretary by Monday 27 January 2020 via email: [email protected] or at the Enterprise St Helena Office, Ladder Hill Business Park. Grants are subject to eligibility criteria. Terms and conditions apply.

*Skills Development Grants are offered at 75% of the total cost of an accredited training course / and or structured training programme up to a maximum of £7,500 to develop the skills of the organisations.

For further information please contact the Director of Resources, Michielle Yon on telephone: 22920 or email: [email protected] For more information please contact Mandy ’O Bey on telephone 22920 or e-mail [email protected]

Enabling Tourism and Economic Growth

Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Email: [email protected] Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Email: [email protected] Visit us online Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com | Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com Visit us online Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com 34 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 35 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO TENDER

PUBLIC CONSULTATION The Saint Helena Government wishes to invite Expressions of Interest for Training Opportunities. suitably experienced contractors to submit Are you enthusiastic and creative? REVISED MAP FOR ST HELENA tenders for the following contract- Refurbishment Works at the Community Care Are you be interested in working with Flax? A revised map for St Helena, to replace the Complex, Ladder Hill Ordnance Survey map previously produced Dishwashers use Copies of the tender document can be obtained Would you like the opportunity to share your skills? in 1990, will be out for public consultation from If so, register your interest NOW! between Monday, 20 January, and Friday, 14 Miss Tiffany Lawrence February 2020. Procurement Officer Flax Training: less water, and is Essex House If you would like to view this map, please visit Jamestown The St Helena Community College is seeking Expressions of the Infrastructure & Transport’s Geographical Telephone No: 22270 or email tiffany. interest from those persons who would like to work with Flax. Information (GIS) Office at Essex House during [email protected] especially It is anticipated that this opportunity will enable you to gain the above mentioned dates. Any comments or A site visit to view the works will take place on Tuesday, 21 January 2020, at 10am, meeting at knowledge and skills to work with flax in new ways. You will learn suggestions should be sent to the GIS Office by how to make artefacts using, unprocessed flax, and you will then the Community Care Complex, Ladder Hill. 4pm on 14 February 2020. effective if it is an be able to pass on your knowledge and skills to others who would If you are unable to attend the site visit during be able, in their turn, to produce artefacts and teach others,. Any enquiries can be directed to GIS Manager, this time, please contact the Procurement Devlin Yon, on tel: 22270 or via email: devlin. Officer to arrange another date & time For further information about the above opportunities and/or to [email protected]. energy-efficient Should you require any further details, please register your interest please contact: contact the Civil Engineer, Mr Christopher SHG Peters, on telephone number 22270 or email Carley Peters, Administration Officer or Cherilee Thomas-Johnson, 14 January 2020 [email protected] . Training Co-ordinator on telephone 22607 or email: model. Completed tenders should be placed in the [email protected]

http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh Tender Box at Essex House by 12noon on Please register your interest by no later than 03 February 2020 Wednesday, 29 January 2020. Interested parties should note that this Education & Employment Directorate | St Helena Community College | opportunity is not being advertised overseas. Market Street | Jamestown | St Helena Government | South Atlantic Ocean | STHL 1ZZ | Tel: +290 22607 | Email: [email protected]

Expression of Interest Expression of Re-Design and Maintenance of SHG’s Interest International Recruitment website The Saint Helena Government are SHG is seeking expressions of interest from seeking Expressions of Interest interested parties for the re-design and from suitably qualified contractors maintenance of their international recruitment to undertake the Refurbishment of website, which is a platform aimed at providing Government Landlord Housing No.22 information about vacancies and St Helena to Cow Path, Half Tree Hollow and Golf Units available at the Jamestown Market and ESH Business Park, Ladder Hill international candidates. The aim will be to create a site that contains the most up-to- Club House, Longwood. Enterprise St Helena (ESH) have units available for rent to local entrepreneurs for non-industrial / date and useful information about the island to The refurbishment works will include clean business at the Jamestown Market and ESH Business Park, Ladder Hill. potential candidates and also where we post all building works, new electrical and international vacancies. plumbing installation also interior and Applications should be submitted to Michielle Yon, Director of Resources, in the form of an Expressions of interest will need to include: exterior painting. • The design and maintenance of site and extended business brief detailing your planned business and intended opening hours with a 3 For further information, please contact content (uploading and removing adverts) year cash flow via email [email protected] or in hard copy to the Enterprise St Helena the Project Manager, Mr Mark Plato on • Creation of content about St Helena and telephone 22270 or email mark.plato@ Office, ESH Business Park by no later than 1200 hours (GMT) on Monday 20th January 2020. refreshing as required so that it relevant and up-to-date sainthelena.gov.sh . Terms and Conditions apply. The closing date by which Expressions Interested parties will need to be able to of Interest are to be submitted is 12noon

demonstrate their capability and experience in on Friday, 24th January 2020 and should providing this service. be addressed to Miss Tiffany Lawrence Expression of interest should be sent to (Procurement Officer), at Essex House, Meliza Lawrence, Human Resources Advisor, Jamestown. Enabling Tourism and Economic Growth Corporate Human Resources (meliza.lawrence@ Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | sainthelena.gov.sh) by 24 January 2020 Email: [email protected]

36 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 37 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD Governance reform – public meetings *The below is from independent governance advisor, professor Jeremy Sarkin. The statement details Sarkin’s plans for his second visit to St Helena and follows on from his November 2019 report, which was based on his first visit to the island and also his extensive experience, and which highlighted the need for greater individual accountability and transparency, and faster, more timely decision making in SHG to help take St Helena forward. I am looking forward to returning to the island next week. During my visit I will meet with councillors, officials, the media, the private sector and young people. I also want to meet with as many of you - the public - as possible. Professional Development Opportunities Always wondered about fulfilling your true potential? I have organised two public meetings. Please come along to share your views on governance reform. All welcome. Enterprise St Helena is here to assist you with achieving just that! Skills Development Grants are potentially available to assist with the costs of an Monday, 27th January 6.30pm to 7.30pm : Half Tree Hollow Community Centre accredited course and/or a structured training programme, both local or offshore, with the intention of upskilling the Private Sector, Non—Government Organisations Wednesday, 29th January and Social Enterprises with business related skills. ESH will grant fund at 75% of total 6.30pm to 7.30pm : Harford Community Centre cost of course up to a maximum of £7,500.00. I will also hold a public drop-in session. Individuals are welcome to meet with me one-to- This grants is subject to eligibility criteria. Policy, terms and conditions apply. one.

For further information contact a member of the Business Development Team on Tuesday, 28th January tel: 22920, or email: [email protected] & [email protected] 3.30pm to 5pm : Anne’s Place, Castle Gardens, Jamestown Enabling Tourism and Economic Growth Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Email: [email protected] Professor Jeremy Sarkin Visit us online Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com | Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com VACANCY TEMPORARY COOK-PLANTATION HOUSE PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY – PAINTER/DECORATOR

Do you have an active interest in cooking and catering? If so, why not consider joining the small but busy The Infrastructure and Transport Directorate has a vacancy within their Building Maintenance section for a Decorator/Painter. The key tasks of the role will involve the execution of all team at Plantation House as Cook. painting and decorating related to Crown Estate and SHG Buildings using a variety of paints, Corporate Services has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to provide cover varnishes and emulsions. for the post of Cook at Plantation House for a fixed-term period of six months. The candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience in painting and decorating, a valid The successful applicant will be directly responsible to the Plantation House Residence Manager for all Drivers License in Classes A and C and an awareness of the importance of Health and Safety matters relating to the supply and preparation of food at Plantation House. practices in the workplace. Salary for this post is Grade C commencing at £8,613 per annum. The salary for the Painter/Decorator is at Grade B1 commencing at £6,722 per annum. For further details about the post and a copy of the Job Profile, interested persons should contact Mrs For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact Mr Gilbert Young Deborah Yon, Residence Manager on telephone number 24453 or e-mail: [email protected] on telephone number 22054 (e-mail [email protected]) Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: www. Application forms and Job profiles are available from Essex House and should be submitted sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Madonna to the Human Resources Manager, ENRD, Essex House or e-mail karen.thomas@sainthelena. Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later gov.sh by no later than Wednesday 29th January 2020. than 4pm on Monday, 27 January 2020. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a provided on the application form independently verified. medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, application form independently verified. gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria Derek Henry listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Director of Infrastructure and Transport Directorate Corporate Services 14 January 2020 14th January 2020 38 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 January 2020 www.sams.sh 39 SPORTSNOTICE BOARD ARENA SPORTSSPORTS ARENAARENA Greetings from Jamestown Rifle Club 2020 Pat Henry, Contributed Firstly, we would like to convey warmest greetings to everyone for 2020. And, apologies for not submitting a report last week. Throughout the Christmas/New Year period the club was fully booked for shooting activities. We were delighted to welcome many holiday visitors who came sessions are ongoing to help targets on the live monitors has to shoot at the club for the very members move to the next level made it a lot more fun. Here are first time. The feedback has been by using a shooting jacket in full some of the scores recorded: excellent. kit to improve their skills. We’ve Dave Price 98.5, Liam Fuller 96.3, The Brooks family, of 11, back seen huge progress, which is sure Deirdre 97.3, Simon Henry 99.7 & for the holidays, was one of the to make our future events more 99.7, Hanna H 98.6, Dave L 94.2 groups enjoying a fun shooting competitive and exciting. & 99.7, Foxy 95.3, Nicky K Stevens session. It was also the first time Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 was 99.2, Darren Benjamin 94.4, for nine of them to shoot. It was another lively night at the club young Jamal B 94.3, Jodie-Scipio very surprising how well everyone with 25 people dropping in for a Constantine 98.5 - but top of the did, with some really good scores shoot. Visitors from Ascension leader board this week is Pat H with to complete an entertaining family Island Government (AIG), Bain, 100.6. night at the club. who had never shot before, Darren Thanks to everyone for making Some of our members could not Benjamin, son Jamal and sister all our shooting activities so enjoyable, resist coming in to train over the wanted to have a go. all visitors departing have safe holidays, a good sign of what an The range echoed with the sound flights as you travel, otherwise join enjoyable sport ours is. Special of shots, and following the pierced us again next week. St Helena Golf Report SHGC, Contributed Fifteen golfers turned up to participate in the second golf competition of the year. The format of play was Par 3 Stroke Play competition, which meant shortened fairways. Three eights of the handicap was used. Weather was great. There was sufficient cloud cover and a gentle breeze that made the golfing conditions so much bearable. Returning nett 61 which included a birdie two on the 6th was our new member Mr John Colclough. In second place there was a tie of nett 63 between Mr Gerald George and Mr Peter Johnson. On a count back Mr Peter Johnson emerged second and took the second prize. Both Peter and Gerald played a consistent game in the first and second nine. Other than competition. Registration is ongoing. Members are hereby reminded to Mr Colclough the other 2 ball pool To register, add your name to the pay their annual subscription by the winner was Mr Pat Henry who scored list in the club house when the club end of this month. Payments can be a two on the 11th. Congratulations to house is open, leave your name on made to the Club’s Bank of St Helena all the winners. the club voice machine 24421 or let Account or in cash at the club house Sunday 19th January the club us know through our Facebook page when it is open. will host an 18 Hole Stableford @SHGC.org.sh We wish you all a great weekend..! 40 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 January 2020 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA Its all about the Allstarz SHCA, Contributed

Levelwood Allstarz continued their unbeaten run in the SHCA’s 35 over league tournament with a comfortable victory over Western Woodpeckers on Saturday afternoon. With just two matches left to play Allstarz are in pole position for yet another league triumph. All other teams have dropped points along the way. Jamestown Heat and Sandy Bay Pirates are three points adrift and will do battle this coming Saturday afternoon. The boys from Sandy Bay will also go up against Allstarz in the final round of league fixtures. The next two weeks of cricket fixtures should make for an exciting league finale. Results: Jan. 10-11 Woodpeckers 178/9 (35) Lions 70 (11.3) Mustangs 193 (33) Gary Benjamin 53 Philip Yon 18 Makyle Fuller 92* Jamie Ellick 19 Rhys Crowie 12 Dane Wade 42

Jerry Thomas 3/26 Damien O’Bey 5/30 Brett Isaac 3/14 Gareth Johnson 2/18 Jason Thomas 5/35 AJ Bennett 3/42

Allstarz 183/5 (24.1) Heat 74 (7) Pirates 196/4 (17.2) Gareth Johnson 53* Dax Richards 35* Matthew Benjamin 111* Sanjay Clingham 43 David George 29* Ian Williams 27

Ralph Knipe 3/26 Rhys Crowie 0/33 Shane Williams 1/28 Trystan Thomas 2/35 Dan Marlow 0/41 Liam Adams 1/35

Performance Points Performance Points Performance Points Gary Johnson 3, Gareth Benjamin Damien O’Bey 3, Jason Thomas 2, Matthew Benjamin 3, Dane Wade 2, Jerry Thomas 1 Dax Richards 1 2, Makyle Fuller 1 Fixtures