Solomon's Theft: Mr Grocock's Charges Said

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Vol. 8,SENTINEL Issue 45 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 13 February 2020 Solomon’s theft: Mr Grocock’s charges said to have been dropped

Pilling Year 3 students talk about SHFC closure

Blisters for Trees posing “significant Sisters risk to life/property” being removed The RMS: Memories from the final voyage

Freight subsidised for Voyage 26 SHG wants telecoms providers who can ensure “cable delivers intended benefits” 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 3 OPINION YOUR LETTERS ST HELENA NEWS Dear Editor, memories when you reminisce about to ceiling images of the Peaks, As the number of visitors are known impression once, and this is a missed it years later. Jamestown, High Knoll and so on. beforehand, the amounts needed can opportunity to create a truly unique SENTINEL An open letter to Airlink and St Now, not being one to just pass They could even be painted for a be managed. What a delight it would St Helenian welcome. Helena Airport comment and leave it at that. Here more personal touch. Maybe even be that once you clear customs a treat Please Airlink and St Helena Airport are some thoughts about how some of the larger endemics in pots awaits you. It would be a memorable do consider the thoughts of this COMMENT Flying into St Helena is an arriving on St Helena could be more could be arranged around the space arrival. letter not as a complaint on your Andrew Turner, SAMS exhilarating experience. Arriving on memorable. if possible. There were pictures I feel I should reiterate that arriving excellent service. But as a plea to look St Helena is not a memorable one. Make it more charming by playing displayed when we arrived, but on St Helena is a very professional at the arrival on St Helena, and how Will electric cars ever take off on St As the Island emerges from the the old “My St Helena Island” song they were framed and small within and efficient experience. This is it could be made more charming, Helena? deep blue, the excitement makes upon landing. I always found this the larger space. You have to wait an open letter with the ambition more visually interesting, and more Last year I met with the couple who you giddy. It looks so small. Before tradition to be a bit naff when it was to clear customs anyway, make it a of wanting it to be more. For it to delightful. How arriving on St Helena brought in St Helena’s first electric you can settle you’re gliding pass played on the RMS St Helena (quick visual feast showing off the best of be a truly memorable experience. could be made more memorable. car, a Nissan Leaf. aside - this isn’t some nostalgic the Island. Showing the things you Special and unique to St Helena. I I see that now this has been the Barn. Huge and intimidating, the Island introduces itself with longing to go back to the ‘good ole are about to experience. It would believe that the ideas outlined are Robin followed up with the importation of add colour and interest to an already not the only ideas, but they could be saintcooks.com St Helena’s first hybrid car, a Honda spectacular drama. The land seems days’ of the RMS, I believe in the to drop away as the cliffs get closer. Airport and what it means, but if efficient service. workable ideas that wouldn’t be a CRZ (if this is your car I’d be very P.S. These thoughts came from our interested to meet with you and find It is a bewitching illusion. Framed there is something to be learned For a final idea, influenced by the huge task to implement. Providing out more about it – andrewturner@ by the plane window, the Island about what worked on the RMS, it traditional Hawaiian Lei greeting. whatever international airport rules trip back to the island last year, flying sams.sh). stretches out before you as you touch shouldn’t be ignored because it was Give every arriving visitor a Coconut allow, and if they don’t perhaps into St Helena for the first time. As St Helena is now basing vehicle down. An exhilarating experience. then and this is now) However, naff Finger or another traditional Saint they could bend a little. Any trip to And came back to us while we were import taxes on emissions (well, From here onwards taxing to the I personally found the song, I grew to treat. We don’t have a greeting St Helena is special, but arriving on making our recent video about Flying a Google search really because we terminal and leaving the plane is love it because it had charm. It made like the Hawaiian’s, but we do love St Helena should have been more to St Helena. If interested that video don’t have emissions-testing gear efficient. Joy sweeps over you as you arriving at the Island memorable. To to feed you. Especially when you memorable than it was. It left a is now available on The Saint Cooks here yet), the trend towards more walk the runway to the terminal, you hear “My St Helena Island” meant are returning home. Visitors to the feeling of something missing, not Facebook page and Youtube channels efficient and eco-friendly cars is all are finally on the Island. Customs is you were home. You had arrived Island love Saint food as well. A quite right. Not quite a St Helenian to watch how exhilarating flying into but guaranteed – especially if the smooth. Anything is professional. It at St Helena. Why not play it when welcoming tradition could be created. welcome. You can only make a first St Helena is. rumours on emissions-based road is like arriving at any other airport the plane is taxing. Admittedly, I tax are true. in the world. Here lies the reason don’t know if there is some flight 90% of this trend is beneficial. The for this open letter. Arriving on St rule preventing this, but why not. island will be less reliant on fossil Helena is not a memorable one. It would create a special moment Trees posing “significant risk to life and/ fuels for transport; there will be Having travelled for days and for tourists and returning Saints cleaner air and the island will have a alike. Imagine the joy on a plane lessened carbon footprint. spent thousands, arriving at St Helena Airport should have been a singing “My St Helena Island” as it or property” now being removed For those who do have electric cars, taxis to the terminal. What a unique transport bills will be cheaper (as the memory to cherish. Instead it left Nissan Leaf has proven), the vehicles an underwhelming feeling, just a bit and charming way that would be to Emma Weaver, SAMS can be serviced locally and in every cold. Please do not misunderstand or arrive. It would be a story people other respect they are normal cars. mistake me, it is a very professional would tell for years. compromised,” SHG said. However, many will have a hard and efficient service, comparable to Another idea to make the arrival These trees are being removed time as a result of this necessary anywhere else in the world. But this more memorable, would be to show between Tuesday, Feb. 11 and change – the elderly/retirees, and is St Helena. It is special and unique. off the Island as you step into the Thursday, Feb. 13. Two tree limbs are young people just starting to work, Unlike anywhere else. It should be terminal. St Helena is an island of also being removed from trees near to name just two. more. It should be unique, it should contrasting unspoiled beauty, so the Arch and San Rays Bistro. The individuals in both these be charming, it should introduce the overwhelm and tease me with it as Car parks from the Arch through to group, lack the money for a new car. Island, it should fill you with happy I step inside. Why not have floor Donny’s are closed during the works. And especially for electric cars, Anyone accessing the area is asked which are still very expensive to to exercise caution and adhere to on- purchase overseas. site signage/instructions. And once you add to that the These immediate tree works will be ludicrous shipping costs, for many followed by further, more significant cleaner cars are simply unaffordable. tree works in the area – but as these But as SHG puts pressure on people tree works pose less of an immediate to give up their ordinary petrol danger, SHG said the works would and diesel cars, these cars too may not be undertaken until the cooler, become increasingly unaffordable winter months. to keep running – again, especially “The public should be aware that if emissions-based road tax is visually, significant changes are to introduced. I hope that, if this is something be expected in this area following SHG is working on, they can these works,” SHG said on Tuesday. introduce sensible alternatives for “However, ANRD advises the public those who cannot afford to buy a A number of trees near the Moat, SHG directorates decided that that all works will be undertaken shiny new (or even used) electric car Jamestown have been assessed as extensive works were required in sensitively and in consultation with or hybrid. posing a “significant risk to life order to reduce the risk present to relevant persons to protect the overall and/or property” and are now being the community. health of these trees and to ensure South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., removed. “It was found that there are a the survival of seabird hatchlings / The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, An assessment of the trees near significant number of dead, dry fledglings currently nesting in this Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic the Moat was carried out after the and diseased limbs within the area.” limb of a tree growing in the Moat, spread of the tree canopies, as well Shrubs and green material are Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 last Thursday fell onto occupied car as three trees in which the overall also being removed from within the E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh parks next to the Cenotaph. tree structures were found to be Castle Gardens. 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS SHG looking for telecoms providers who SHG to subsidise freight on Voyage 26 Emma Weaver, SAMS can “ensure the fibre optic cable delivers legislation – the 2020 Global Sulphur with arrival from Cape Town to St SHG will subsidise “provisions, Limit legislation – came into effect Helena scheduled for March 11. intended benefits to the whole community” reefers, raw building materials and and means the MV Helena now has to An SHG spokesperson told The animal feed” on Voyage 26 of the MV use more expensive fuel (Marine Gas Sentinel that for Voyage 26, the Andrew Turner, SAMS Helena. Oil) in order to comply with the new subsidy money is being drawn from SHG on Tuesday announced 4. Teleport & Data Centre on-Island provision of unlimited internet when General and hazardous goods, as international rules. this financial year’s ‘Shipping’ that they are looking for new a and International Connectivity the fibre optic cable arrives, based well as vehicles and personal effects, SHG’s subsidy for Voyage 26 budget-line. telecommunication provider, who 5. Mobile Services off SURE’s interview, also seems will not be subsidised. will cover this £375 difference for SHG said they are also now could replace SURE after their 6. Television Service unlikely. SHG said this freight subsidisation containers holding essential goods, determining whether they can monopoly licence runs out at the end 7. Internet Service, to include: SHG’s announcement said the is to help cover the £375-per- in order “to mitigate the impact provide a continued subsidy from of 2022. DNS Hosting Services, Managed cable’s arrival should “connect the container increase that began last these increased charges will have on the new financial year, but where SHG said they are seeking Firewall Services, Managed Mail world with St Helena and make voyage. the public.” this subsidy would come from would “Expressions of Interest (EOI) from Filtering, Domain Hosting Services, economic and social progress for This increase is because new Voyage 26 lasts from March 4-30, depend on the settlement from HMG. International Communications Web Hosting, Internet Access and our community now and for future Providers to deliver voice and data Internet Transit. generations.” They also stated it was communication services to St Helena Of course, SURE South Atlantic last important “to ensure that the fibre from 1 January 2023.” week said they would apply for the optic cable delivers intended benefits Consumption The announcement said SHG was contract post-2022, as they’d want to the whole community.” Roads closed for looking for providers who share the to continue operating on St Helena “Improved connectivity features rises, rainfall “vision” of their Digital Strategy, as long as their kept their exclusivity across all of the National Goals as set rockfall mitigation which aims to “provide unlimited license. out in the Island’s Ten Year Plan and broadband at an affordable price for “SURE is very interested in achieves the SEDP goal to Develop Donna Crowie, SAMS still not the whole community.” The Strategy providing telecoms services post- the Digital Economy,” SHG said. specifically says internet must be 2022; we are pursuing that on “The Digital Strategy underpins the reaching “faster” and “cheaper” than the an exclusive basis,” SURE Chief Ten Year Plan to improve the Island’s current packages. Executive Christine Thomas said. health, education, economy and The successful bidder would have to As the established company, its communications, building on our reservoirs provide: possible SURE could have advantage unique location which is attractive to Andrew Turner, SAMS 1. Residential Voice & Data Services in securing the contract. investors and tourists alike, as well 2. Local Business Voice & Data However SURE, in a recent SAMS as crucially helping to retain and Services Radio 1 interview, said they could not attract St Helenians on and to the 3. Government Voice & Data Services guarantee cheaper internet. Ensuring Island.” Charges dropped in Solomon’s car theft case Andrew Turner, SAMS Mr Grocock appeared in the Magistrates’ Court Wednesday, Feb. 12 to stand trial for the Theft. However, prosecutors on Wednesday said they had decided to drop the case against Mr Grocock after “new Water consumption rose evidence had been brought to light,” significantly over the last week, with according to Mr Grocock’s court only one day out of seven below the appearance. period. targeted daily 1000m3. The Sentinel has reached out to the Rupert’s Jetty has been closed due “To reduce the inconvenience The recent rainfall has made almost for residents, CAN SA will use a no impact on the reservoirs – surface Magistrates’ Court for an official to safety measures since Monday, Jan. 20. This is due to the CAN SA telescopic handler to mechanise flows are still either dry or greatly report. rockfall protection measures that the work in order to do the work reduced. Mr Grocock was initially charged include rock scaling and drilling. faster and reopen the road as soon Connect St Helena estimate that with Theft, alongside Mr Shageyo And both Ladder Hill Road and as possible,” CAN SA’s Contracts a third of the island’s water is now Andrews, last year. Mr Grocock pled Shy Road are experiencing closures Manager told SAMS Radio 1. being supplied from Borehole 5 not guilty; Mr Andrews however pled between Monday, Feb. 10 and Friday, CAN SA is the company holding a alone. guilty, and was due to be sentenced March 20 to allow the installation of contract with SHG to implement Water is still being pumped from The Solomon’s car stolen in the after Mr Grocock’s trial. rockfall protection measures above the rockfall protection works in Chubbs Spring and Hutts Gate. t appears all charges against Mr I theft was later recovered, but the few Now that Mr Grocock’s charges Ladder Hill Road. Jamestown and Rupert’s Valley. The The St Helena Resilience Forum has Adam Grocock have been dropped, thousand pounds that was within have been dropped, it is likely that Mr During this period Ladder Hill Road project began Jan. 13 and is expected warned that if consumption does not in relation to the Solomon’s car theft the car when it was stolen near Rock Andrews’ sentencing will be brought is closed 9am-3pm every weekday, to be complete by the end of June reduce, then further water restriction that took place in April 2019. Rose have not been found. forward to Thursday, Feb. 13. and Shy Road is closed for the entire 2020. may have to be imposed. 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS MV Helena stops at Walvis Bay for Uneasy compromise for fishing fuel industry Donna Crowie, SAMS Andrew Turner, SAMS Andrew Weir Shipping told The Limit legislation. The MV Helena departed Cape Sentinel that the vessel bunkered in The MV departed Walvis Bay on Last week SHG announced they turmoil and potentially lessened are going to get used to it and Town at 7:47pm Friday, Feb. 7. Walvis Bay because it was unable Monday afternoon, Feb. 10 and is would provide a fish-processing costs to SHG. probably make more money off it.” But instead of heading straight to purchase fuel in Cape Town scheduled to arrive to St Helena at service that would be operated “[When SHFC was open], fishermen While selling whole fish from their for St Helena, the vessel docked in that is compliant with the new 6:30am this Saturday. from the former St Helena Fisheries were getting 90p per kilo as a boats is allowed under regulations, Walvis Bay. international 2020 Global Sulphur Corporation (SHFC) processing benchmark, and [SHFC] were selling SHCFA warned that if the teething plant and perform almost the same it at £4-5 per kilo,” SHCFA Vice Chair issues experienced under this new services as SHFC. Julie Thomas told The Sentinel. “That scheme are not resolved, fishermen Services would include cutting up, was making a larger contribution to may resort to “illicit sales.” packaging and labelling fish and operation costs than this thing now.” “This island is going to reek of this would be done at a (heavily The SHCFA requested a costing to potentially illicit sales,” Julie said. ExCo approves major developments subsidised) cost to fishermen. see if SHG could make more money if “We now have ice as the cooling Fishermen themselves, rather it was SHG rather than the fishermen agent[…] but now we’ve got ice and than SHG, would then deliver fish to who retailed the fish. if the processing plant isn’t up and for PASH and cable projects customers. This interim solution was meant ready[…] why should the fishermen The St Helena Commercial to come into service Monday, Feb. stay away because there is no process Public Solicitors fees and Bunkers Hill permission also approved Fishermen’s Association (SHCFA) 10. Fishermen did receive ice to go in place?” said that this interim solution, while fishing, however Julie said no fish The current situation was prefaced Andrew Turner, SAMS potentially workable, has several was landed that day. by SHG’s closure of SHFC at the end flaws and is yet to prove itself. Julie said this might have been of January. ExCo ordered SHFC’s The SHCFA and fishermen met because fishermen have recently closure in December and announced ExCo on Tuesday, Feb. 11 approved been selling whole fish directly an “interim solution” two days three planning applications for major with SHG officials on Friday, Feb. 7, when they were presented with the from their boats (allowed under before SHFCs closing date of Jan. developments on St Helena. current regulations, although the 31, but this plan was blocked by The first was the proposed landing costings for the service. At Friday’s meeting, the SHCFA Public Health concern is that without Public Health, who said the plan site for the subsea fibre cable in processing, there are no formal was unworkable. Since then, St Rupert’s, for which ExCo approved asked SHG where the subsidy money was coming from for the services. checks to ensure the fish is safe to Helena’s fishing industry has been at Full Development Permission. eat). a standstill with fishermen unable to According to Environment & Natural They also questioned whether that subsidy money could instead have “Fishermen have the opportunity work because they had no legal way Resources Committee Chairman to sell whole fish from their vessels,” to sell their fish. Cllr Russell Yon, the site will have been used to keep SHFC open for a while longer, as the SHCFA said she said. “The longer it takes to get “minimal” impact on the beach and fisheries up and running, fishermen heritage areas as the cable is going to this would have avoided the recent be at least one meter underground, and there will be “no impact” on the existing BFI fuel line. “The landing of the cable is a significant development for St the area. The three new turbines, economy,” Cllr Yon said. Helena and will have huge benefits,” although much larger, were ExCo on Tuesday also approved the Sail training vessel visits St Helena he said. “However, Members noted considered to be less impactful than new Public Solicitors fees, which will that [Rupert’s] is a sensitive area, installing more of the same type now go to the Chief Justice for final Donna Crowie, SAMS but were satisfied that protective of turbines already installed, as it approval. mitigation measures have been would take as many as 54 smaller The fees are based on household Sailing vessel Argo arrived at St undertaken to protect historical turbines to produce the same power incomes with those under £10,000 Helena Wednesday, Feb. 5. importance.” as the three larger turbines. per year getting free representation Argo is a two-masted staysail The landing site is a key part of the The new turbines would be 77m high and those on higher salaries paying schooner that measures 34m and subsea cable project that is intended and located at the “most northerly more than they previously did. is sailing under the flag of British to bring faster and cheaper internet upper end” of Deadwood Plain. “Expatriate workers” will be subject Virgin Islands. to St Helena, in line with SHG’s ExCo granted Full Development to an even higher fee. Her last port of call was Cape Town, Digital Strategy (see page 4). Permission. Cllr Yon told The Sentinel that there and she currently has a total of 29 The next application was for ExCo also approved “hybrid (part would also now be no charge for students and crew onboard. “Installation of Three Wind Turbines outline/part full)” development medical negligence cases. Argo, one of two sail training and Energy Storage System at permission for a private housing The Public Solicitors Office has been vessels operated by Seamester Study Deadwood Plain.” development at Bunker’s Hill. charging for legal services for some Abroad Programs, circumnavigates This development is a part of the The development would be time; however no evidence could be on 90-day college semester-based PASH Renewable Energy Project. An undertaken in three phases and found as to whether the fee structure programs. She also offers shorter 21- initial two turbines would be installed could provide up to 160 housing was properly approved and published day and 60-day programs during the alongside the turbines already at development plots and/or retail and by notice in the Government Gazette, northern hemisphere’s summer. Deadwood Plain, and a third turbine community plots. in accordance with the Ordinance. This is Argo’s fifth visit to St Helena. would be installed at a later date, “Developing Bunker’s Hill provides These new fees will ensure the Her next port of call is Fernando, “when there is demand for it.” much-needed housing and jobs and correct procedure has been followed. Brazil. There are already 12 turbines in adds value to the development of our 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 9 ST HELENA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS “Radio is a powerful medium for Update from Tristan da Cunha celebrating humanity in all its diversity” Tristan Post and Conservation World Radio Day 2020 and SAMS anniversaries Emma Weaver, SAMS

2) Encouraging representation in multimedia services, the weekly the newsroom, with teams comprised Sentinel newspaper and two 24/7 of diverse society groups; radio feeds – a local service (SAMS 3) Promoting a diversity of Radio 1 – www.sams.sh/radio.html) editorial content and programme and a relay of the BBC World Service. types reflecting the variety of the You can connect with all SAMS full- audiences. time staff – Emma Weaver, Donna Tune into SAMS Radio 1 Thursday Crowie, Andrew Turner and Fiona to join in on World Radio Day Duncan – via our Facebook page celebrations. (@samssentinel), on 22727 or via Last week brought lovely [email protected]. weather that enabled the Anniversary of SAMS and Radio 1 conservation department to go Thursday, Feb. 13 was SAMS Radio to Nightingale Island, where they 1’s seventh birthday. It was also the seventh anniversary will stay about a week to survey “Radio is a powerful medium of SHBC becoming South Atlantic several birds. Some islanders and for celebrating humanity in all its Media Services, Ltd. (SAMS). visitors were very excited as they diversity, and constitutes a platform SAMS has undergone significant were able to go to Nightingale as for democratic discourse,” according change since 2013. In its history well. Not only was there a trip to started to renew the Tristan to prepare into bundles, before to the United Nations Educational, SAMS has provided a weekly Nightingale, but also two fishing house thatched roof, which was they can assemble them onto the Scientific and Cultural Organization Newsbite TV show, three radio days. destroyed in the storm. Monday roof. (UNESCO). stations, the weekly newspaper and The island men have now they have started cutting the flax Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020 is World varied multimedia services. The Radio Day. company’s funding agreements have World Radio Day was proclaimed always been available for the public by UNESCO’s Member States in 2011 to view and parts of the agreements Two funerals taking place for the same man: and adopted as an International Day stipulate that SAMS must maintain by the UN General Assembly the impartiality from SHG. Over the but they’re more than 6,000 miles apart following year. past three years the company has Radio, on a global level, remains decreased staffing by about 75% By Daniel Vassie, Southern Daily Echo (Southampton) the most widely consumed medium and subsidy reliance by more in today’s world. than £30,000. SAMS still provides “This unique ability to reach out But when Dennis and his wife for everybody and he always had the widest audience means radio “HE spoke highly of the island, Ada realised their house had a smile on his face! He spoke very can shape a society’s experience of but this was always his home’: Two been completely destroyed by highly of the island, apparently diversity, stand as an arena for all funerals are soon taking place for the eruption, they chose to stay there was no crime, and everyone voices to speak out, be represented the same man at the same time, in the small Hampshire village knew everyone. and heard,” UNESCO said. “Radio but they will be happening more permanently, where they have “But he lived here for such a stations should serve diverse than 6,000 miles apart. lived ever since until he passed large portion of his life, he worked communities, offering a wide Dennis Green was one of the 300 away aged 89 on January 23. in Fawley Power Station for more variety of programs, viewpoints and people forced to flee the tiny South Now on February 6, people will than 25 years, and he would always content, and reflect the diversity of Atlantic community of Tristan da gather in his memory for a funeral say this was his home.” audiences in their organizations and Cunha in 1961 after a large volcanic in All Saints Church Fawley and at Dennis fled from the island with operations.” eruption threatened the existence services held in parallel at the same Ada when he was 31, and the couple For World Radio Day 2020, UNESCO of the most remote island in the time on the remote island. were one of the last in the UK to is calling on radio stations to uphold world. Beverly Stone, Dennis’ daughter both originally come from Tristan diversity, both in their newsrooms Most of the islanders sailed to has never visited the island, but has Da Cunha. and on their airwaves. Britain and were temporarily said that he spoke “very highly” of The tiny community lies in the UNESCO is dividing this year’s housed at a former RAF base in the community, but always referred middle of the South Atlantic, 1,760 celebrations into three different sub- Calshot, now appropriately named to Calshot as his home. miles from Cape Town, South themes: as Tristan Close, before returning She said: “He was a truly lovely Africa, and 2,200 miles from 1) Advocating for pluralism in radio, to the island when it was safe to do man, everyone who met my dad Montevideo in Uruguay. including a mix of public, private and so. community broadcasters; loved him. He would do anything 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 11 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE St Helena recognises World 11 Harford students win Cancer Day Commonwealth Essay Competition Donna Crowie, SAMS awards Emma Weaver, SAMS Photos by SHG.

as 2005). in May 2019 an oncology nurse arrived World Cancer Day is celebrated But SHG said that November to the island. A total of 16 patients worldwide each Feb. 4. The Day aims 2018 was when the island’s Health were treated with chemotherapy on to raise awareness about cancer Directorate began being able to the island in 2019. and to encourage its prevention, provide chemotherapy services for detection and treatment. patients who had already started St Helena Government Tuesday, their treatment in South Africa. Feb. 4 recognised the day with a “Within three months it became 11 Harford Primary students for preparing the students for the press release that talked about clear that there were more St received gold, silver or bronze competition. the introduction of chemotherapy Helenians treated in South Africa awards in the Commonwealth Essay Following speeches, pupils were services to the island. who would benefit from this service Competition 2019. invited to recite their poems and According to SHG, the first and this prompted the development These awardees were recognised essays to the audience. chemotherapy treatment on-island of the chemotherapy service during by a reception Wednesday evening, The Governor then presented the 11 was delivered in November 2018 2019,” SHG said. Jan. 22 at Plantation House, SHG winning pupils with their awards: (although at least one patient on The Hospital has now converted a announced on Monday. In receipt of a Gold award was St Helena did receive intravenous room into an oncology day unit, and Harford’s Headteacher Carlean Leonna Coleman of Year 6; chemotherapy on-island as far back Crowie during the reception said In receipt of silver awards were Ava she was delighted by how many Thomas and Gabrielle Fowler, both Harford pupils received awards of Year 5; in the “prestigious competition” And in receipt of bronze awards – she thanked her teaching staff were Year 6 students Bobbi Clingham, Julia Drozdowskij and Gonny Pitlo Jordi Henry, Keziana Henry and Blisters for Sisters

And Solomon & Company last week also did their part in recognising World Cancer Day. Charlotte Leask; Year 5 students 31 ladies from Solomon’s last Harry Lockley, Erik Robbertse and Thursday afternoon walked from the Simeon Thomas; and Year 4 student wharf to the Canister, all wearing Raya Francis. heeled shoes, in their “Blisters for The students who participated in Sisters” walk. the Competition but did not receive This event raised £1,000 for gold, silver or bronze awards were the Cancer Support & Awareness also recognised with certificates Charity, and followed on from the and these students were Ana Lucia November event where 15 male staff Roberts, Saskia Stevens, Lukas members from Solomon’s took part Robbertse, Kyla Hopkins, London in Movember (No Shave November), Franconi, Kaylin Knipe, Tyson raising £1,300. Crowie and George Brown. 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 13 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE International Day of Women and Girls in Memories from the RMS’ final voyage Emma Weaver & Andrew Turner, SAMS Science One passenger, Peter van der Emma Weaver, SAMS Sterren of the Netherlands, on Feb. 16, 2018 wrote the following words Vanessa out in the out whether differences recorded are about his visit to St Helena: field. Photo provided significant enough to be recognised by SHG. “Now that I’m approaching Cape Town as actual differences. Genetic on the final voyage of the RMS I look analysis is conducted both at the back on a wonderful holiday that started CEH and UBC. Analysis of the results the 24th of January and will end on the of both physical measurements and 18th of February. DNA analysis provides information “Of course I’m very honoured that I about differences and the level of differences between individuals and populations. This information is important in guiding action or determining whether conservation action is successfully conserving genetic variation. Genetic variation is “There are other ships that carry important because it enables response Monday, Feb. 10 marked two years the RMS title, they are honorary titles to change in the environment and since the RMS St Helena departed because this is the last true working increases the chance of survival of James Bay for the final time. Royal Mail Ship,” he said, while the population or species. The Feb. 10 final departure was standing on the deck of the RMS as Findings have shown that every marked with great celebrations she was approaching Cape Town for species is different and that on the island, while the ship was the final time. “So we’re ending more anchored in James Bay, including than 150 years of history, including Feb. 11 was the United Nations’ from collecting seed, storing seed, receptions, parades, a flotilla with the 39 years of dedicated service to International Day of Women and propagation, to planting back out in balloon release and more. the island from both St Helenas.” Girls in Science. the wild. And Monday, Feb. 17 (a slightly The National Anthem was played, This day aims to recognise the Experimentation and observation longer voyage than normal, as of and the ensign was brought down for was able to get on the RMS’ last voyage contributions of females to the fields are essential in learning how course the RMS popped back to the the very last time aboard a working and had the full services given by the of science, technology, engineering different plant species grow and in island to drop off a passenger in need Royal Mail Ship at sea. staff of B&B the Blue Lantern. and mathematics; and to promote understanding what conditions they of medical care) marked two years The ship’s final voyage was a “Travelling by boat was by far the most and strengthen female participation germinate or grow best. Genetics also since the ship’s engines fell silent in significant event for Saints, who and best way to get used to the slow in these fields. has an essential role in conservation. the dock in Cape Town. knew the ship as part of St Helena. living. Historically, these have been male- Genetic variation exists between These events of 2018 marked the Basil George wrote a poem to express “All the marvellous Post Box walking dominated fields individual plants of the same species end of a 39-year history of dedicated the weight of the final voyage: trails, the kindness of the people I’ve met Even today, fewer than 30% of the and different populations of the service from the most recent and the “The anchor weighed or the total hospitality given by so many world’s scientific researchers are same species can exhibit different previous RMS St Helenas. the ship turns out to sea people working in restaurants, hotels, women. combinations of variation. To commemorate the two-year and the wake sends waves of farewell bars, shops, and bank and post office, UN Secretary-General António Over the last 10 years, Vanessa has anniversary of the final voyage of to the people left on the quay give me the right to say: Guterres said “dismantling gender been working with Dr Alan Grey of what for decades was the island’s The church clock chimes “Saint Helena, what a beautiful spot on stereotypes” was an essential step the Centre for Ecology (CEH) and lifeline, The Sentinel this week digs up the passing of each hour earth you are!” in ending the gender imbalance in Hydrology and Professor Quentin some memories from the passengers and the ship’s last steam-blast ring Of course, two years on the island science. Cronk of the University of British and crew aboard the February 2018 hangs long along the valley floor is still getting used to being serviced “Girls and boys perform equally Columbia (UBC) to investigate the final trip from St Helena to Cape The call to serve is heard no more” by the St Helena Airport rather than well in science and mathematics, but genetics of St Helena’s rare endemics Town. – extract from Basil George’s poem the ship. only a fraction of female students including: the old father live-forever The celebrations that began on St And the tourists that boarded the Meanwhile, the RMS’ new life is as in higher education choose to study (Pelargonium cotyledonis), St Helena, continued onboard the final ship, had similarly strong emotions unique as its first. sciences,” he said, before calling for Helena plantain (Plantago robusta), voyage. about her decommissioning. Now, the RMS serves as the “floating more supportive career development St Helena tea plant (Frankenia Flags were waving, banners were paddock” for the Extreme E racing for women scientists and researchers. portulacifolia) and Diana’s Peak conservation requires identifying strung up, the flotilla surrounding series. This means that the former In recognition of this International grass (Carex dianae). Before that, species’ specific actions. So far, the the ship and balloons were released lifeline to St Helena is now home Day, SHG on Tuesday issued a press Vanessa was involved in work on team has identified a potentially new before the ship departed James Bay. to the teams, garages, hospitality, the St Helena bastard gumwood release featuring the scientific sub-species or variety of old father Mia Henry, who worked on the RMS broadcast facilities and laboratories contributions of SHG Nursery Officer (Commidendrum rotundifolium) live-forever, identified differences for 17 years, said the celebrations for the series. Vanessa Thomas-Williams: and St Helena boxwood (Mellissia between different populations of made her very emotional. The ship is visiting each race Vanessa is a custodian of the begonifolia). peak grass that could represent The crew members of the RMS, location including Brazil, Nepal, genetic diversity of St Helena’s The team use morphometric and varieties and confirmed that despite including of course all kitchen staff, Greenland, Senegal and Saudi Arabia. endemic plants. She has 30 years’ genetic (DNA) techniques to study very different leaf shapes exhibited experience working in conservation differences. The morphometric work in the plantain they do not have were honoured to some tears from The vessel and is also acting as a and is passionate about ensuring involves experimentation, growing significantly different variation at the passengers during one of the base for the global broadcast of the St Helena’s endemics are here plants under uniform conditions and the DNA level. These are all important final meals. races. Drivers that will be competing forever. Vanessa employs scientific physically measuring the difference findings that inform decisions about Captain Adam Williams gave a in the series include six-time world techniques routinely across each in the shape of leaves, flowers or seed how best to conserve the genetic number of speeches during the rally champion Sebastien Ogier and stage of the conservation process and using statistical tests to work variation existent in the species. voyage. W Series champion Jamie Chadwick. 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 15 HOME & GARDEN HOME & GARDEN Valentine’s Day special Vegetarian Valentine’s menu boiling water according to pack Three-course Valentine’s menu STARTER instructions. Put the parsley, hazelnuts, STARTER Sesame dip Pasta with parsley & Parmesan and lemon zest and Sesame dip hazelnut pesto juice into a food processor and Spicy meatballs 2 tbsp soy sauce whizz to a paste. With the motor 2 tbsp sesame oil 350g tagliatelle still running, gradually drizzle in 80g flat-leaf parsley 1 tbsp rice wine or sherry the olive oil. Season, if you like, 1 spring onion, thinly sliced 100g toasted hazelnut 50g parmesan with salt and pepper. Drain pasta, 1kg lean minced beef 1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted. return to pan and stir in pesto. 1 small onion salt and pepper grated zest and juice 1 lemon Method 100ml olive oil Cook the pasta in salted, Divide pasta between serving 2 garlic, crushed 3 tbsp olive oil for frying 1 egg, beaten chopped parsley for garnish 90g fresh breadcrumbs MAIN hole.) 2 tbsp tomato puree 3. Slice off the tops of the peppers, Method cutting off just enough to cut away 2 tbsp paprika 1. Make sesame dip, whisk all the ingredients together and set aside. Stuffed Peppers the stem part. Remove any seeds and 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander 2. Combine the meatball ingredients in a bowl. Using your hands, roll the membranes from inside the peppers salt and pepper mixture into little balls. 6 fresh bell peppers, any color and stand them up in baking dish. 3 tbsp olive oil for frying 3. Heat the oil in a frying pan, and cook the meatballs, in batches, over (bottoms and tops sliced off) 4. Finely chop the pepper tops and chopped parsley for garnish a medium heat for 5 minutes or until browned, firm and cooked through, 2 cups cooked brown rice bottoms that you sliced off, as well as Garnish, and serve warm with the sesame dip. 4 tsp. olive oil the onion. 5. Wash mushrooms if needed, and 1 onion, finely chopped chop into pieces just slightly larger 500g Skinless, boneless chicken least 30 minutes. 12 oz. mushrooms, chopped small MAIN breast cut into 2.5cm pieces 2. Meanwhile, make the reserved than you chopped the peppers and 1 cup of the crumbled Feta and gently 2 tsp. Greek Seasoning (or a little onions. combine. pineapple juice up to 250ml with 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 6. Heat 2 tsp. of oil in a large non- 9. One at a time, hold each pepper Sweet and Sour Chicken 1x 250g can pineapple chunks in water and blend with the corn flour. more) fresh ground black pepper to taste stick frying pan, add onions and over the frying pan and fill with the natural juice, drained and juice Set aside. peppers, and saute over medium-high stuffing, pressing it down as much as reserved. 3. Heat the oil in a wok or large 1 1/4 cups crumbled Feta cheese heat until they’re barely starting to you can so it’s tightly packed. When all 2 tbsp corn flour frying pan, add chicken, in batches soften, about 4 minutes. peppers are stuffed, cover the baking 3 tbsp Sunflower oil if necessary, and stir-fry for 3-4 7. Remove to a plate, add 1 tsp. more dish with foil (or a lid if it has one) and 1 green pepper, halved, seeded minutes until golden all over. Lift Method oil to pan, add chopped mushrooms, cook 30 minutes. and cut into bite-sized pieces out with a slotted spoon. 1. Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Choose and cook until the mushrooms have 10. After 30 minutes, remove dish 1 red pepper, halved, seeded and 4. Add the green and red peppers the smallest possible baking dish that released their liquid, the liquid has from the oven and remove the foil. cut into bite-sized pieces and onion to the wok, and stir-fry will hold all six peppers standing up, evaporated, and mushrooms are barely Put 2 tsp. crumbled Feta on the top of and spray with nonstick cooking spray starting to brown, about 6 minutes. for about 5 minutes. each pepper, pressing it down a little if 1 onion, cut into bite sized chunks or olive oil. 8. Put the sauteed onions and peppers needed to get it to stick. 4 tbsp tomato ketchup 5. Add the corn flour and pineapple 2. Cut off the bottoms of the peppers, back into the pan with the mushrooms, 11. Bake 20-30 minutes more, until salt and pepper juice mixture, ketchup to the wok and cutting off as little as possible to make add the Greek Seasoning and black the Feta is starting to melt and lightly cook for 3- minutes until thickened. a flat bottom so the peppers will stand pepper to taste, and cook 1 minute brown and peppers are done to your Method 6. return the chicken to the wok up. (Don’t worry if it leaves a small more. Stir in the cooked rice and add liking. Serve hot and enjoy! 1. Toss the chicken pieces in a large with pineapple and heat through. Season with salt and pepper and bowl, with the soy sauce. cover and Place mixture in pastry bag or serve at once. marinate in the refrigerator for at DESSERT plastic bag with tip cut off and form into hearts. Remember to go over the Pavlova Hearts with outside of the heart again so that you DESSERT Method Chantilly Cream have a well in the center of the heart. Preheat oven at 160 C / 320 F For Meringue: Bake for 1 hour, turn the oven off Chocolate Fudge Cake Grease and dust 2 6 oz ramekins 3 egg whites and let it cool in the oven for one Combine the flour with baking 3/4 cup caster sugar hour. Then remove from the oven For Two powder and salt – set aside and let totally cool. 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar For Chantilly Cream: 4 oz Chocolate Melt chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler For Chantilly Cream: Hint: Put your bowl and whisk or 1/3 cup Whipping cream Add the sugar, egg, oil, vanilla. 1 cup heavy cream beaters into the freezer to get them 1 Egg yolk Finally, add the flour mixture 2 tablespoons caster sugar very cold. 3 tbsp Cooking oil Mix to a smooth batter. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Add heavy cream, caster sugar, and 3 tbsp Brown sugar Add the chocolate chips (if using) Fresh fruit of your choice paper and cover with another piece vanilla extract to bowl and beat until 6 tbsp flour Pour some batter into the prepared of parchment paper it forms soft peaks. ramekins Beat eggs until frothy (either with Remove the hearts from parchment 1/2 tsp Baking powder a whisk or electric mixer) then add paper with a spatula and fill center Pinch of Salt Bake for just 15 mins – the centre should still be soft. Method the cream of tartar. Keep beating with Chantilly Cream and top with 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Serve these warm. These can be For Meringue: and start adding the caster sugar 1 fresh fruit and a sprinkle of powdered 2 tbsp chocolate chips optional served on their own but a dollop of Preheat oven to 250 degrees. tablespoon at a time. Beat until the sugar. ice cream works beautifully too. Make a heart stencil on parchment mixture forms stiff peaks. Serve. 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 17 SCHOOL PAGE TIME OUT Tired of bad news? Here’s Dear Editor letters about SHFC’s closure Did you know? your happy place Book of Loch Ness Monster ‘caught on by Year 3 Pilling Primary students On this day... camera’ in first ‘official’ sighting of 2020 Dear Editor, the Week

I am writing to you with my concerns and opinions on Public Library Service the Fisheries closing down. It is very sad because people Dear Editor, won’t be able to buy fish when they want to. What will I am writing to you with my concerns and opinions on happen to the fishermen if they lose their jobs? No the fisheries closing down. Everybody is disappointed The MISTER consideration was given to this valuable industry. that people won’t have fresh fish every day. There will be no export of fish so the island will be at a loss by Regards of income to help with our island revenue. My daddy Laurence Higgon owns a big boat that goes to the seamounts to catch big E L James fish he can’t go now because there will be no place to process his fish catch when his boat comes back. Regards Dear Fisheries/fishermen Chloe Duncan It’s so sad you’re closing down. Thank you for providing The Loch Ness Monster has been and packing the fish so my mummy can buy it. spotted by an avid Nessie watcher, who claims to have caught the legendary beast on camera in the first From I am writing to you with my concerns and opinions. Talem Francis official sighting of the year, according The Fisheries closing down is very upsetting to to the Inverness Courier. hear; people won’t be able to buy fish every day. Some fisherman will get a certificate so they can sellfish Jesse James holds up The two clips from Eoin from their boats. But there are a lot of fisherman out O’Faodhagain’s live webcam were Dear Editor, there. Why can’t they all sell from their boats and his first bank, stealing submitted to the Official Loch Ness I am writing to you with my concerns and opinions on make their money so it helps support their family? $15,000 from the Monster Sightings Register and the Fisheries closing down. It is very sad that there will “confirmed” on Tuesday. be no more Fisheries like now. I hope the fishermen can Regards Clay County Savings give the fish to Duff’s fish shop or sell it on the street. Hannah Beckett Eoin, from Drumdoit, Co Donegal, Association in Liberty, says the clips show Nessie swimming Missouri, and occasionally splashing around in Life has been easy for Maxim Regards Trevelyan. With his good looks, Ryley Bennet Urquhart Bay. It is the first “confirmed” Dear Editor, on Feb. 13, 1866. sighting of the beast since Oct. 29 last aristocratic connections, and money, I am writing a letter to you about the year. he’s never had to work and he’s rarely fisherman. They work very hard for slept alone. But all that changes when tragedy strikes and Maxim inherits Dear Editor, a living like everyone else, just extra Me: “I love you.” his family’s noble title, wealth, and I am writing to you with my concerns and opinions on the Fisheries harder. It is so sad that the Fisheries is estates, and all the responsibility that closing down. It will be so disheartening if we can’t buy fish every day. closing down. The fishermen won’t be You: “Is that you or the wine talking?” entails. It’s a role he’s not prepared There will not be a lot of money coming back to the island because we able to catch large amounts of fish. for and one that he struggles to face. are not able to export fish. So many people all over the world love our I don’t think the government is very Me: “It’s me talking to the wine.” But his biggest challenge is fighting fish from St. Helena Island; it has good quality. supportive and has shown enough his desire for an unexpected, enigmatic Regards consideration to the fisheries staff, young woman who’s recently arrived Elissar Dachraoui fishermen and the people of the island in England, possessing little more who buy the fish. than a dangerous and troublesome Regards past. Reticent, beautiful, and musically Skyler McDaniel gifted, she’s an alluring mystery, and Dear Editor, Maxim’s longing for her deepens into I am writing to you with my concerns and opinions on the Fisheries a passion that he’s never experienced closing down. and dares not name. Just who is Alessia It is so sad that Fisheries closed down on 31st January. We won’t Demachi? Can Maxim protect her from have fresh fish at Duff’s fish shop or the fish van. Fishermen can’t Dear Editor, the malevolence that threatens her? go fishing every day. When they do go, where will they storethe I am writing to you with my concerns and And what will she do when she learns fish? It’s a shame. opinions on the Fisheries closing down; it that he’s been hiding secrets of his is very sad because people won’t be able own? From the heart of London through Regards to buy fish regularly. Any fisherman can Tyrell Timm Bennett wild, rural Cornwall to the bleak, clean and cut the tail of the fish but nowhere forbidding beauty of the Balkans, to freeze the fish. Most importantly if we The Mister is a roller-coaster ride Dear Editor, won’t export fish, there will be no money www.sudokuoftheday.com of danger and desire that leaves the I am writing to you with my concerns on the Fisheries for the island. reader breathless to the very last page. closing down. I am sure that the Fishermen are very sad Sudoku of this closure as the fisheries staff are doing a fantastic Regards Please reserve by contacting the job. Halle following:- Our island will be at a great loss. Telephone Number: 22580 Regards Email: [email protected] Rudairo Nayoto 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 19 DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA FAITH MATTERS DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA NOTICE BOARD DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA The CathedralCathedral ParishParish ofof StSt PaulPaul The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Sunday 16 FebruaryFebruary ––6t6thhSundaySunday ofof YearYear 8.00 a.m. TheEucharist Cathedral Parish of St PaulCathedralCathedral Be a Champion for Sunday 16 February – 6th Sunday of Year Saturday 15th Feb 2020 10am Sung Eucharist/BaptismEucharist/Baptism CathedralCathedral 8.00 a.m. SundayEucharist 16 February – 6th Sunday ofCathedral Year 0915 – 1000 3.30pm Reserved SacramentSacrament StSt PeterPeter 10am8.00 a.m. SungEucharist Eucharist/Baptism CathedralCathedral Sabbath School Programme Thursday 20 February 3.30pm10am ReservedSungThursday Eucharist/Baptism Sacrament 20 February CathedralSt Peter 1000 – 1045 Group Bible Study 10.00 a.m. Eucharist AraArabiabia Equality and Diversity Thursday 20 February 1100 – 1200 Divine Service 3.30pm Reserved Sacrament St Peter 10.00 a.m. SundayEucharist 23 FebruaryFebruary ––77ththSundaySunday ofAraof YearYearbia 1400 – 1500Masterguide, 8.00 a.m ReservedThursday Sacrament 20 February Cathedral 8.0010.00 a.ma.m. SundayReservedEucharist 23 February Sacrament – 7th SundayAra Cathedralof Yearbia The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is the statutory body on Pathfinders & Adventurers 11am. Sung Eucharist/Eucharist/ParadeParade StSt AndrewAndrew 8.00 a.m SundayReserved 23 February Sacrament – 7th Sunday ofCathedral Year 11.15am Sung Eucharist St Helena & The Cross Every Wednesday 11.15am18.001am a.m. SungReserved Eucharist/Eucharis Sacramentt Parade CathedralSt AndrewHelena & The Cross St Helena that is responsible for enforcing the fundamental rights and freedoms of 5.30pm Songs of Praise Cathedral 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting 5.30pm11.15am11am. SungSongs Eucharist/Eucharis of Praiset Parade StStCathedral AndrewHelena & The Cross individuals set out in Part 1 of the Constitution of St Helena, Ascension, Tristan da 5.30pm11.15am SongsSung Eucharis of Praiset StCathedral Helena & The Cross Cunha, the European Convention on Human Rights and the United Nations Treaties as All are Welcome 5.30pm Songs of Praise Cathedral The ParishParish ofof StSt JamesJames extended to St Helena. For further information contact: Sunday 16TheFFebrebr Parishuaryuary –of–66 Stthth JamesSundaySunday ofof YearYear Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 9.30 a.m. SungTheEucharist Parish of St James St James 9.30 a.m. SundaySung 16 FEucharistebruary – 6th Sunday Stof JamesYear Opportunities exists for a Chairperson and Commissioners Thursday 20 February 9.30 a.m. SungThursdayEucharist 20 February St James 7.00 p.m. SundayEucharist 16 Febr withuary Healing– 6th Sunday Stof JohnYear 7.009.30 p.m.a.m. EucharistSungThursdayEucharist with 20HealingFebruary StSt JamesJohn to join the EHRC. BAHA’I FAITH Sunday 23 February 7th Sunday of Year 7.00 p.m. SundayEucharist 23 February with Healing 7th Sunday ofSt YearJohn www.sthelenabahai.org 10am SungThursday Eucharist 20/ParadeFebruary St James 10am7.00 p.m. SundaySungEucharist 23 EucharistFebruary with Healing/Parade 7th Sunday ofStS tYearJohnJames “There can be no doubt whatever that 10am SundaySung 23 EucharistFebruary/Parade 7th Sunday ofS tYearJames Commissioners work to influence law and policy makers, organisations, groups and the peoples of the world, of whatever 10am SungThe Eucharist Parish of/Parade St Matthew St James individuals to protect and promote human rights in St Helena, allowing everyone an race or religion, derive their inspiration The Parish of St Matthew from one heavenly Source, and are the Sunday 16TheFebruaryFebruary Parish of–– 6thSt6th MatthewSundSundaayy ofof YearYear equal opportunity to reach their full potential. subjects of one God. The difference 11.15 a.m. SungThe Eucharist/ Parish ofReserved St Matthew St Mark 11.15 a.m. SundaySung 16 FebruaryEucharist/–Reserved6th Sund ay Stof MarkYear between the ordinances under which Sacramentt The functions of the Commission include: 11.15 a.m. SundaySung 16 FebruaryEucharist/–Reserved6th Sund ay ofSt YearMark they abide should be attributed to the 3.30pm Eucharist Barnabas Pledges 3.30pm11.15 a.m. SacramenEucharSung Eucharist/ist t Reserved StBarnabas Mark Pledges investigating complaints of human rights infringements, conducting inquiries and varying requirements and exigencies of Tuesday 18 February ¥ the age in which they were revealed. …” 3.30pm EucharSacramenTuesdayist t 18 February Barnabas Pledges 7.00 p.m. Eucharist/Reserved StSt MarkMark investigations 3.30pm EucharTuesdayist 18 February Barnabas Pledges Sacrament DEVOTIONAL MEETING 7.00 p.m. Eucharist/ReservedTuesday 18 February St Mark ¥ researching of laws, keeping up with human rights news, trends and thinking to Sunday 23 FebruaryFebruary ––7th7thSundaySunday ofof YearYear BAHA’I CENTRE 7.00 p.m. SacramentEucharist/Reserved St Mark 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Eucharist//Reserved/Reserved StSt MatthewMatthew keep St Helena on par with the UK and current best practice Gumwoods SundaySacrament 23 February – 7th Sunday of Year Sacramentt raising awareness throughout the community about human rights, providing 8pm 11.15 a.m. SundaySung 23 FebruaryEucharist/ –/Reserved7th Sunday ofSt YearMatthew ¥ THURSDAY EVENINGS 11.15 a.m. SacramenSung Eucharist/t /Reserved St Matthew information to help people understand and assert their rights ALL ARE WELCOME Sacrament Telephone 24342 ¥ and, help monitor the operation of the Constitution and Human Rights Instruments, and help produce reports for the UK and United Nations

BAPTIST CHURCH Prayer Meeting on Saturday 15th Interested persons should possess: excellent communication skills and the ability to Activities at the Army this weekend February at 8am at the home of be able to communicate at all levels; have empathy and patience; be approachable Anthony and Elaine Hopkins Picnic/Family Guest Service SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2020 Praise and worship on Sunday and a good listener; have a flexible approach to the demands of the role, and 16th February FAMILY SERVICE AT THE HALF 16th February at 11am at No 3 Unit operate in the strictest confidence. Blue Hill Community Centre TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 11AM. ALL Longwood Enterprise Park Special 11.00 am ARE WARMLY WELCOME. Guest Speaker Regina Ebner from A Those interested in the Chairperson’s role should have experience in chairing Rocha UK meetings. Bible Studies EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING Sunday school at 11:30am Tuesday - 18th February PRAYER MEETING AND BIBLE Cell meetings: Baptist Manse 7.00 pm STUDY AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW Tuesday 18th February at Sandy Thursday - 20th February HALL AT 7.30PM. ALL ARE Bay at 6pm Join us and you will be part of a Team that not only Sandy Bay Chapel 5.30 pm WELCOME. Also at Cape Villa at 5pm champions human rights and strives to eliminate Wednesday at the Home of Anthony Friday 21st February There is always a warm welcome for and Elaine Hopkins at 7:30pm discrimination, but which also celebrates the fact that we Blue Hill (Vincent & Vilma’s Home) you at the Salvation Army. Also at No 3 Unit Longwood are all equally different. 5.30 pm Enterprise Park at 7:30pm If you would like to know more The Christian Bookshop and DVD ALL ARE WELCOME about The Salvation Army’s rental will be open from 10:30 to For further info and full terms of reference, contact activities, contact Majors Nhlanhla 12noon on Saturdays For further information contact: and Priscilla Ziqubu on telephone All are welcome. Catherine Turner, CEO, EHRC, The PWD Yard, Jamestown. Tel No 24644 or 24438 Nos 22543/22703. For Further information Phone Tel 22133, or email [email protected]. Take care and God bless. 22625 OR 23249 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 21

NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

PROPOSED ELECTRICITY AND WATER TARIFFS COMMENCING 1ST APRIL 2020

Connect Saint Helena is proposing revised tariffs commencing 1st April 2020. Whilst there has been good progress in reducing operating costs we still require a sizeable subsidy from SHG to remain solvent putting CURRENT pressure on Connect to increase charges to the consumer. We are proposing to keep electricity tariffs at their PROPOSED TARIFF Increase TARIFF current level and to focus increase on water and sewage charges. The combined effect for most people will be less than inflationary increase on their Connect bill. A high user tariff is proposed for units in excess of 25; this ELECTRICITY OTHER CHARGES is to discourage excessive usage and is set 5 units above average domestic consumption. The Minimum Income Disconnection £40.56 £42.18 £1.62 Standard will be adjusted to take into account this increase and qualifying agricultural customers will receive Reconnection £40.56 £42.18 £1.62 payments directly from Saint Helena Government to offset this increase. Water charges have not increased

since July 2018 & electricity charges have remained static for the last 4 years with the last increase in April 2016.

WATER OTHER CHARGES

CURRENT Connection £35.15 £36.56 £1.41 PROPOSED TARIFF Increase TARIFF Disconnection £35.15 £36.56 £1.41 ELECTRICITY TARIFF CHARGES Reconnection £35.15 £36.56 £1.41

Usage Charges

Domestic Band 1 (first 1,000units) £0.30 £0.30 Nil DRAINAGE OTHER CHARGES Domestic Band 2 (units over 1,000) £0.46 £0.46 Nil Empty private septic tank (domestic) £71.38 £78.52 £7.14 Commercial and 3 Phase £0.46 £0.46 Nil Empty private septic tank (commercial) £114.65 £126.12 £11.47

WATER TARIFF CHARGES Unblock private sewer line (domestic) £71.38 £78.52 £7.14 Quarterly Standing Charges Unblock private sewer line (commercial) £114.65 £126.12 £11.47 Domestic £10.33 £11.36 £1.03 Commercial £31.00 £33.10 £3.10 Connection £35.15 £38.67 £3.52 Agricultural £10.33 £11.36 £1.03 Disconnection £35.15 £38.67 £3.52 Domestic Use Treated Water first 15 cubic metres £1.39 £1.53 £0.14 Treated Water 16 – 24 cubic metres £1.84 £2.02 £0.18 Treated Water over 25 cubic meters £1.84 £3.97 £2.13 Untreated £0.92 £1.01 £0.09 Anyone wanting to understand more how the tariff changes will affect them are welcome to call Connect on Other Use 22255 or email [email protected] Commercial £3.61 £3.97 £0.36

Agricultural treated £1.84 £2.02 £0.18 Any comments you might have regarding the proposed tariffs can be forwarded to: Agricultural untreated £0.92 £1.01 £0.09

DRAINAGE TARIFF CHARGES The Utilities Regulatory Authority, The Castle, Jamestown marked for the attention of Yvonne Williams or by Domestic Standing £18.00 £19.80 £1.80 email to: [email protected] Commercial Standing £28.42 £31.26 £2.84 All comments must be received by 12:00 noon on Thursday 20th February 2020.

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PUBLIC CONSULTATION

NOTICE BOARDPROGRAMME NOTICE BOARD

TOBACCOPUBLIC CONTROLCONSULTATION LEGISLATION It’s Valentine’s, PROGRAMME PUBLIC NOTICE

TOBACCODate CONTROLTime LEGISLATIONDistrict/Venue and love is in the VACANCY Monday 19:00hrs Jamestown 17 February 2020 air...

Date Time Venue: JamestownDistrict/Venue Community Centre INCLUSION MANAGER

MondayTuesday 19:00hrs19:00 hrsJamestown Half Tree Hollow Thinking of getting married Everyone has a right to an education including children and young people with Special Educational 17 Feb18ruary Feb 2020ruary 2020 Needs and Disability (SEND). The Education and Employment Directorate’s vision is to provide inclusive Venue:Venue: Jamestown HTH Community Centre on the beautiful St Helena? schools which offers excellent support for the wellbeing of their students.

TuesdayWednesday 19:00hrs19:00 hrsHalf TreeSt PaulsHollow The role of the Inclusion Manager suits an individual with a strong presence and a desire to support 18 Feb19ruary Feb 2020ruary 2020 students to reach their full potential. This rewarding and challenging role gives you the opportunity to Venue: Kingshurst Community Centre Venue: HTH Community Centre promote, direct and oversee high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progression WednesdayThursday 19:00hrs19:00 hrsSt Pauls Blue Hill through effective inclusion for pupils with special educational needs. 19 Feb20ruary Feb 2020ruary 2020 The Inclusion Manager will provide strategic direction and help set the vision and ethos for all aspects Venue:Venue: Kingsh Blueurst C Hillommunity Community Centre Centre of school life relating to children with SEND. You will play a major role in contributing to the raising ThursdayMonday 19:00hrs19:00 hrsBlue HillSandy Bay of standards for all children with SEND ensuring inclusive practice and equality of opportunity for all. 20 Feb24ruary Feb 2020ruary 2020 Venue:Venue: Blue Hill Sandy Community Bay Community Centre Centre Responsible to the Director of Education and Employment, the key tasks of the role include: MondayTuesday 19:00hrs19:00 hrsSandy LevelwoodBay • To develop and lead on the implementation of policies and strategies within the Education and 24 Feb25ruary Feb 2020ruary 2020 Employment Directorate in regard to Special Educational Needs and Disability(SEND), Inclusion and Venue:Venue: Sandy LevelwoodBay Community Community Centre Centre SAMS offers the Safeguarding TuesdayWednesday 19:00hrs19:00 hrsLevelwood Longwood • Lead and manage the Inclusion Service focusing on improving outcomes for children and young 25 Feb26ruary Feb 2020ruary 2020 people Venue:Venue: Levelwood Longwood Community Community Centre Centre perfect wedding • Support head teachers in ensuring that schools effectively implement policies and procedures for Wednesday 19:00hrs Longwood video services. Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), Inclusion and Safeguarding in line with Directorate 26 February 2020 Venue: Longwood Community Centre guidelines www.sams.sh/mediaservices.html • Represent the Directorate in working with agencies such as schools, early years settings, voluntary Public Consultation Programme (Tobacco Control Legislation – 17 to 26 February 2020) Page 1 organisations, other directorates and other external organisations in order to support and promote inclusion

• Provide strategic leadership to improve outcomes for all children with SEND and to meet targets Public Consultation Programme (Tobacco Control Legislation – 17 to 26 February 2020) Page 1 relating to narrowing the gaps in achievement

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Applicants must be in possession of • A degree in relevant subject area e.g. Education, Psychology, Special Needs CHAIR OF LAND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL AUTHORITY • Local or UK Qualified Teacher Status • At least 3 years recent experience of working in a teaching profession. The position of Chair of the Land Development Control Authority will become available from 10 March 2020. The Governor’s Office invites all persons interested in this position to complete the relevant form for return to Mr The ideal candidate must be innovative and creative in responding quickly to changing and varied Greg Gibson in the Governor’s Office by Friday, 21 February 2020. needs of children and of the Education system, the ability to generate novel solutions to often complex The duties of the Land Development Control Authority are set out in the Land Planning and Development Control problems that arise and ability to apply objective judgement. To note is that all shortlisted Ordinance, 2013. In summary, these include the following: candidates will be required to undertake an online psychometric test. • Determining applications for Development Permission in accordance with the Ordinance relevant Salary for the post is at Grade E, £14,138 per annum. Development Plan, policy directions and any policies or guidance The Education & Employment Directorate is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the • Reviewing the policies contained in any Development Plan, and making recommendations to the Governor welfare of children and expects all staff to uphold these principles. All appointments are in Council as to possible amendments subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical • Formulating, publishing, monitoring and reviewing and revising planning policies and planning guidance, check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the to help ensure consistency of practice and transparency of process. application form independently verified. The remuneration for this position is £1,200 per annum, paid quarterly in arrears. In addition, a mileage allowance For further details about the post or to arrange an informal chat, interested persons can of 60p per mile will also be paid for attending meetings or carrying out any work on behalf of the Land Development contact Mrs Wendy Benjamin, Director of Education and Employment on telephone number Control Authority. 22607 or e-mail [email protected] A copy of the job profile can also be If interested, the relevant form - ‘Expression of Interest – Chair Land Development Control Authority’ - to register obtain from the Education and Employment Directorate or Corporate Human Resources. an interest may be obtained from Information & Research Support Officer, Miss Linda Benjamin, at the Castle on Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website tel: 22470, via email: [email protected] or on the SHG website at: https://www.sainthelena.gov. at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where sh/public-services/ldca/. applicable, to Clare O’Dean, Senior Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail clare. [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 18 February 2020. Shortlisted persons will then be invited to a discussion with the Governor and the successful applicant will be SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, appointed subject to a satisfactory vetting certificate. 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 Governor’s Office, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. 11 February 2020 Education & Employment Directorate 03 February 2020 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

 Multi-agency training in the area of exploitation to be delivered on St Helena

 Training will focus on signs and S A I N T S M E M B E R S ’ C L U B , G E O R G E T O W N , A S C E N S I O N I S L A N D , A S C N 1 Z Z symptoms of exploitation SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN  The aim is to help improve awareness and keep our children safe Email: [email protected] Tel: +(247) 66344 EXPLOITATION TRAINING TO BE DELIVERED ON ST HELENA Saints Members’ Club Ascension Island has a vacancy for a full-time Club Attendant. The successful applicant must be a trustworthy, dedicated, hardworking and polite Two consultants from the UK will arrive on-Island this weekend, Saturday 8 February 2020, to work with individual and at times work outside of normal working hours. The club is an independent the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate in delivering multi-agency training in the area of exploitation. The consultants have led exploitation teams in the UK and have delivered training and organisation that provides bar, catering and special function services to its members intervention with children and young people who have been the victims of exploitation in the North West and other residents on the island. of England.

Main duties involved are Bar tendering, Kitchen assistance, Cleaning and any other Director of Children & Adults Social Care, Tracy Poole-Nandy, explains: duties as required by the manager. “The exploitation training has been commissioned to raise awareness across the Island of the indicators The post will be offered on either a single or household status in the first instance. After and impact of exploitation. This training will enable all partner agencies to work together to ensure that successfully completing a six-month probationary period, the post could potentially this area of risk, which was previously highlighted by the Wass Inquiry, is fully understood as a means of become accompanied. prevention and response from a multi-agency perspective.

The contract is offered for a period of two years renewable with the following benefits “Exploitation is a worldwide issue and we need to ensure that we have the appropriate knowledge and package. skills on St Helena to recognise and respond to this risk, especially as we increase our connectivity with • 40 hour working week (Any hours worked outside of normal working hours will be the landing of the cable by 2022.The training will address online safety and grooming of children and paid as overtime) vulnerable adults in preparation for increased connectivity which will inevitably increase the risks in this • Rent free accommodation (including electricity and water allowances) area. The team will also deliver assembly work agreed by Education to support our children to understand healthy and unhealthy relationships, online safety and risks of grooming and exploitation.” • Food Allowance • Medical and primary dental care This training and child-centred work will focus on the signs and symptoms of exploitation, online grooming, trafficking and harmful relationships. Training will take place across all sectors - Social Care, • One return passage to your country of residence during the contract period Education, Health, Police, Housing and Environment & Natural Resources. Sessions will also be open • Gratuity payable on completion of two years to private and voluntary organisations to ensure that this knowledge is imparted across the Island to • 30 days annual holiday (with additional 9 days public holidays) each year help improve awareness and keep our children safe.

Training will be delivered from Friday, 14 February, through to Friday, 21 February 2020, at the St This appointment will be subject to: Helena Community College. Dates, times and booking arrangements will be made available from the Children & Adults Social Care Directorate. • Medical Clearance

• Employment References Sessions will also take place with the Social & Community Development Committee, Safeguarding • B a s i c C r i m i n a l R e c o r d s C h e c k Children’s Board, SHG Core Leadership Group and at School assemblies.

#StHelena #AltogetherSafer Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. A job description can be provided on enquiry and any further information can be https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ obtained from the Saints Club Manager – Mrs Samantha Arms-Lawrence on email https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt address: [email protected] or telephone number +247 66344. SHG Interested persons should submit their application along with your CV and vetting 6 February 2020 Functional Skills Awardees certificate to Mrs Kayla Fowler – Saints Members’ Club Chairman on email address – [email protected] SHG Press Office | 1st Floor, The Castle | Jamestown | Tel: +290 22470 Closing date for applications for this post is Friday 28th February 2020. [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] 1 Visit us: www.sainthelena.gov.sh 26 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 27 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

It is widely recognised that entrepreneurs wishing to carry out an approved business development project or activity often need financial and professional assistance not only in their early stages but during the development of the project.

MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (MSME) BUSINESS GRANTS Enterprise St Helena supports the development of potential new business start-ups and existing businesses that target key sectors as defined within the Sustainable Economic Development Plan (SEDP).

Technical and Development Product and Hire for Reward Skills Legal Projects Service and Development Financial Support Taking advantage of Assistance Enhancement Vehicles/Trailers (initial and further) at all Up-skilling opportunities (as per policy) stages of

New businesses development New businesses Existing New and existing All Sectors. and youth and youth businesses only. businesses. entrepreneurship entrepreneurship scheme. scheme. On-going advice, assistance, How can we Achieving reviewing and international standards 75% to a 75% to a 50% to a 25% to a 75% to a guidance support you? Max of £2,500 Max of £5,000 Max of £10,000 Max of £5,000 Max of £7,500

Identify resources; land Aiming to improve Youth Loan £2,000 buildings, partnerships, quality and quantity from 16 to 26 yrs 1% Interest Enhancing the networking etc. island attractions of local businesses Youth Extension Loan £3,000 and experiences up to 30 yrs 3% Interest

If you are considering yourself as a new entrepreneur and would like to venture into These grants are subject to eligibility criteria. Policy, terms and conditions apply. the business world, or you are an existing business within a key sector, then please contact the Business Development Team on telephone number 22920 for further information or email [email protected] & [email protected] For further information contact a member of the Business Development Team on tel: 22920, or email: [email protected] & [email protected] Enabling Tourism and Economic Growth

Result: 7 months later you can still see the difference; Fertiliser was applied with the water. By doing this we can Crop Watch Trial Special there are far fewer weeds in the sprayed area apply fertiliser to the crop when it is needed (when it’s Planting Method growing, not when it is planted) with water to help the roots absorb the fertiliser. Direct to the rows so less is The potatoes were planted using a tractor and island-built being used by weeds. We can put the fertiliser into the Key Findings: planter. The planting placed the seed in ridges so didn’t irrigation water, so we don’t need to walk through the leave the seed exposed to potato tuber moth. It took just 1. It is possible to grow profitable, good quality, high yielding crop of potatoes in a drought in the crop to spread the fertiliser, saving time and effort. 30 minutes to ridge, fertilise, plant and cover one bag of summer seed. Applying the correct fertiliser at the correct time probably made the biggest effect on yield. 2. Planting poor quality seed is a wasted effort Result: It needed 3 people; one to drive the tractor and Fungicide and Insecticide Programme 3. Drip irrigation, Fertiliser, water and controlling pests and disease increase yield and profitability two feeding seed into the machine. No further moling was done through the entire life of the crop The plot has been sprayed with newly available This service is available to farmers. Please contact Ted pesticides, with an area left unsprayed for comparison. Background This means for every kilo of seed planted 13.7kg was Whitton if you are interested. Pest control has been good so far. One job of Farmer Support Agronomy is to try new out harvested. This includes two rows of old Fandango Herbicides Result: Tuber worm was still a problem, maybe less than planted to see the effect of planting poor seed. It was very new things so that farmers don’t have to take the risk. Different herbicides were applied to areas of the plot to with no spray. Will continue to test other insecticides for poor yielding We can use the results from the trials to recommend a test their effectiveness. The differences are clear to see. PTM control. new technique or product, or to advise farmers not to do Varieties Where no herbicide was used there is more weeds than Result: crop was kept disease free throughout from the something. Trials can also be used to demonstrate and Variety Yield Yield kg Losses % potatoes. fungicide spray train farmers. Panamera 23 to 1 275kg/86.7Gal 10% Result: We can recommend farmers to use herbicides to Result: Rust mite not a problem in the crop The Trial Mondial 15 to 1 175kg/55Gal 25% cut down on weeding. No weeding was done through Fandango the life of the crop. Potatoes in the un-sprayed area In October 2019 ANRD planted a small plot of Potatoes at 2.7 to 1 35.1kg/11Gal 52% Problems Ex ADA near the nursery. The land had not been cropped old seed were smothered out and yields were lower. Harvest was A great thing about trials in the field is they are like real for many years. It last had sheep and goats grazed in it 4 more difficult due to weeds. life. So just like farmers we have had problems. years ago. Harvest was good at controlling nut-sedge but knocked 1. Drought has meant lots of irrigation. There has been The plot was mostly kikuyu and lantana. It was sprayed the crop back issues with water pressure for the drip that means the and ploughed in August. Linuron and Metribuzin showed no difference in this crop has not always had the right amount of irrigation Summary of results trial 2. Pheasants. Just like everyone else, pheasants and rabbits are bothering the crop. Plot Size Drip Irrigation & Fertigation 3. Availability of fertiliser. Nitrogen fertiliser was applied The plot was 200m2: 6 x 38m rows 80cm apart and two later than planned as the popularity of Urea meant it 8m rows 80cm apart. 2 rows of each variety and two short sold out quicker than expected. Fandango Panamera mixed rows Mondial Where did the Potatoes Go? 29kg of seed was planted. Fandango and Mondial set tubers closer to the surface As many as possible were donated to the hospital, CCC and so suffered greater losses from pheasants and tuber Yield and Prison. We did not want to supply too many: worm than Panamera. 1. So they don’t go soft before they can be used YIELD Pre-Planting herbicide 2. So ANRD doesn’t compete with the merchants and Part of the plot was applied with Glyphosate (Roundup) farmers when other supplies are available 300.0 before ploughing, and part with no herbicide applied. 250.0 Contact 200.0 All the techniques and products used here are available

150.0 to all. If you’d like to know more then please contact ANRD: 100.0 For all enquiries please contact ANRD at Scotland on

50.0 24724 or email Ted Whitton The potatoes are being irrigated with drip hose. Some [email protected] 0.0 farmers already use this, but it is seen as impractical for FANDANGO TOTAL MONDIAL TOTAL PANAMERA TOTAL potatoes. The trial demonstrates that it works well. One kg Total Yield kg Waste kg Saleable Yield huge advantage in dry conditions is getting 20% more water efficiency. Also weeds do not grow between the rows that would be using Overhead irrigation water.  The total yield was 630kg (198.7gallons) Result: drip worked well but needs more refining.  The Saleable yield was 533.1kg (168.2 Gallons) Potatoes at end of the line received more water and  The waste was 96.9kg (30.5 Gallons) fertiliser 30 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 31 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD VACANCY BUSINESS SUPPORT EXECUTIVE

Corporate Finance has an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Executive to join their team. The post holder will be responsible to the Business Support Manager and will provide administrative and accountancy support to the Business Support Unit, through achieving efficiency of operations, delivering a customer focused service and supporting Corporate Finance in meeting its statutory responsibilities. Corporate Finance provides an environment for professional development in the field of Finance and Accountancy. The starting salary for the post will be £6,722 per annum, and will be reviewed Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc on the achievement of competencies in line with the Finance and Accountancy Cadre. has a vacancy for a For further details about the post and a copy of the Job Profile, interested persons should contact Miss Sarah Greentree, Business Support Manager on telephone number 22470 or e-mail: sarah. For further information, including the Company’s [email protected] attractive benefits package, Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: please contact Fuel StationsWithin the Agencies DepartmentManager Jason Thomas, www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, General Manager (Agencies) As the Fuel Stations Manager you will: to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail madonna.henry@sainthelena. on telephone number: 22523  Be responsible for the Fuel Station’s financial performances gov.sh by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 18 February 2020. or via email address:  Be responsible for the management of all staff of the Company’s Fuel Station [email protected]  Compile regular management reports, highlighting key issues as and when required All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances,

Application forms may be  Implement, monitor, and review health and safety standards at the Fuel Stations in alignment with including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information collected from Solomons Reception the Company’s Health & Safety Policy provided on the application form independently verified. Desk, in the Main Office Building,  Be responsible for ensuring all operational, administration & financial requirements, and records are Jamestown or alternatively an kept up to date. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, electronic copy can be requested disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis via e-mail address: Interested Persons Should: [email protected] and of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum  should be completed and returned Proven managerial and technical skills and applicable Health & Safety Knowledge criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. to Nicola Essex, Human Resources  Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, organised and innovative and able to Manager, lead a team Solomons Office, Jamestown,  Be in possession of a valid driver’s license Corporate Services 04 February 2020 By 25 February 2020. Salary for the post is £14,220 per annum (£1,185.00 per month)

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc The has a vacancy for an For further information, Sentinel’s including the Company’s attractive benefits package, please contact weekly Priscilla Joshua, Internal Audit Assistant Within the Internal Audit Department Internal Auditor on telephone number: 22076 update or via email address: Job Purpose [email protected] To assist with making independent and objective recommendations that add value and improve the on the Company’s Operations. “Current knowledge is largely SARS, and now with 2019-nCoV.” Application forms may be

collected from Solomons Coronavirus based on what is known about Most often, spread from person- Reception Desk, in the Main Office Interested Persons Should: similar coronaviruses,” says the to-person happens among close Building, Jamestown or  Have knowledge of computerised accounting/audit record keeping systems The Coronavirus 2019-nCoV (AKA CDC. “Coronaviruses are a large contacts (about 6 feet). Person-to- alternatively an electronic copy  Have the ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and prepare and present concise oral and COVID-19) that was first detected in family of viruses that are common person spread is thought to occur can be requested via e-mail written reports address: [email protected] China has now spread to 28 countries.  Ideally have Grade C or above in GCSE Maths, English & Accounting in many different species of animals, mainly via respiratory droplets and should be completed and Although the World Health including camels, cattle, cats, and produced when an infected person returned to Anya Thomas, Human  Desirably have at least 2 years of financial experience, through accounting/auditing Resources Development Officer,  Be willing to work towards an Internal Audit Certification Organisation is working to accelerate bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses coughs or sneezes, similar to how Solomons Office, Jamestown, research, much is still unknown can infect people and then spread influenza and other respiratory By 17 February 2020 Salary will start at £8,322.24 per annum, (£693.57 per month) about this virus and how it spreads. between people such as with MERS, pathogens spread.

32 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 33 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD VACANCY TEMPORARY TEACHING ASSISTANT – VACANCY FIXED-TERM SENIOR PAYROLL EXECUTIVE

The Education & Employment Directorate is seeking to employ suitable persons who enjoys Looking for a new challenge? Corporate Finance has an opportunity for you! working with young people to join a committed team of teachers within St Pauls Primary School Corporate Finance is seeking to recruit a highly-motivated person to join their team as Senior Payroll of the Directorate, as a Temporary Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term period of two months in Executive in their Payroll function. the first instance, starting on or about 01st March 2020. The post holder will be responsible to the Business Support Manager, for the day to day management The purpose of the post is to provide assistance to the class teacher by supporting teaching and of the Central Payroll function and processing of all SHG payrolls. learning in the school/classroom environment. Plan and prepare programmes of work under the Corporate Finance provides an environment for professional development in the field of Finance and direction of the class teacher to cater for the learning needs of groups of pupils and or individuals Accountancy. The starting salary for the post will be £8,613 per annum, and will be reviewed on the Salary payable will range from Grade TA1 – TA2, ranging from £7,226 to £7,562 per annum. achievement of competencies in line with the Finance and Accountancy Cadre. For further details about the post and a full job description, interested persons can contact Mrs For further details about the post and a copy of the Job Profile, interested persons should contact Miss Patricia Williams, Head Teacher St Pauls Primary School on telephone number 24737 or e-mail: Sarah Greentree, Business Support Manager on telephone number 22470 or e-mail: sarah.greentree@ [email protected] sainthelena.gov.sh Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: www. www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Madonna to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail madonna.henry@sainthelena. Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later gov.sh by no later than 4pm on Friday 14 February 2020. than 4pm on Tuesday, 18 February 2020. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the provided on the application form independently verified. application form independently verified. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Corporate Services 05 February 2020 Corporate Services 04 February 2020 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC CONSULTATION REMINDER ST HELENA BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CITIZEN PASSPORT REVISED MAP FOR ST HELENA The following is a public announcement from the St Helena Immigration Service: St Helena Immigration would like to remind St Helena residents that all persons travelling A revised map for St Helena, to replace the Ordnance Survey map previously produced in 1990, through South African Border controls must be in possession of a passport that is machine is out for public consultation until Friday, 14 February 2020. readable. Key revisions to the revised map include: Holders of St Helena British Overseas Territories Citizen (BOTC) passports containing a nine • Positions of the three Peaks digit number beginning with 6240 are advised to contact the Immigration Office immediately if • Diana’s Peak height changes (correct to the Mean Sea Level height) they are planning to travel. • St Helena Airport plotted St Helenians are also reminded that the full BOTC passport for all overseas territories including • Access (Haul) Road names plotted St Helena are printed by Her Majesty’s Passport Office in the United Kingdom. • 10 metre and 50 metre contours are more comprehensive due to the one metre accurate Digital The turnaround time from the date of despatch is six weeks for each application. When making Elevation Model an application for a BOTC passport, you will need to allow sufficient time for the passport to • Ruins and new building locations are now updated be returned from the UK and applicants are advised that it is important they apply for their • Roads, tracks and paths are now more accurate to location and type passport in good time prior to their proposed travel date. • 1:10,000 maps four sheets (previously six) Where emergency travel is required at short notice, the Immigration Office will issue a temporary • Public facilities e.g. bus stops, public toilets etc added passport which will be valid for one year only. This passport is issued on-Island and is only • Conservation areas added issued to those who genuinely need to travel in an emergency situation i.e. medical referrals If you would like to view this map, please visit the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate’s with one accompanying family member. However, each case will be assessed individually and a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Office at Essex House. Any comments or suggestions decision will be made as to whether the circumstances meet emergency travel criteria. should be sent to the GIS Office by 4pm on 14 February 2020. For further information regarding passport issuing, please contact the St Helena Immigration Any enquiries can be directed to GIS Manager, Devlin Yon, on tel: 22270 or via email: devlin. Office on tel: 22626. [email protected]. SHG SHG 6 February 2020 6 February 2020 34 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 35 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

REMOTE BANKING FEBRUARY 2020 PROCESS FOR CHAIRS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR

Bank of St Helena Ltd would like to advise the public that Remote Banking for To ensure there is an opportunity for those interested on St Helena to play a prominent role as Chair of Boards and Committees, the Governor’s Office is changing the appointment process for selecting Chairs to the following February will take place as follows: Boards and Committees:

• Immigration Control Board Location Date Time • Financial Services Regulatory Authority Scotland Friday, 21 February 09:30—13:00 • Enterprise St Helena Board • Prison Visiting Committee HTH Supermarket Monday, 24 February 09:30—13:00 • Land Development Control Authority • Charities Commission Longwood Enterprise Park Friday, 28 February 09:30 - 14:00 • Audit and Risk Committee • Safeguarding Children’s Board • Eliza Mary Lloyd Trust • Public Accounts Committee Save yourself the trip into Jamestown, visit your nearest Remote Banking Location. For your convenience you can also use your ‘Local Debit Car’ at all our Remote Banking Locations When a vacancy or renewal for the position of Chair becomes available, the Governor’s Office will invite all persons interested to respond to the Governor’s Office to express their interest in the role. Those interested in a particular role when advertised will be requested to complete and return an Expression of Interest form, with a statement on what they can bring to the role and a description of past roles and interests. Following a shortlisting process based on the requirements for the role, successful shortlisted candidates will be Head Office: Market Street · Jamestown · St Helena Island · STHL 1ZZ invited for a discussion with the Governor. Successful candidates may be required to have a vetting certificate. T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · web www.sainthelenabank.com Governor’s Office, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004 10 February 2020 36 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 13 February 2020 www.sams.sh 37 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

47699 Expression of Interest Discover southern Africa The Saint Helena Government are seeking Expressions of Interest from – Endless possibilities suitably qualified contractors to undertake Rather than wasting construction of Government Landlord Houses at the Bottom Woods CDA. water by continuously The works will include construction of flats and houses from 2 to 5 bedroom homes running the tap, hold a with the opportunity to tender for single or multiple constructions. minimum amount of For further information, please contact the

Mr Christopher Peters on telephone 22270 water in a separate or email christopher.peters@sainthelena. gov.sh . basin for multiple The closing date by which Expressions of Interest are to be submitted is 12noon on rinsing after washing

Monday, 24th February 2020 and should be addressed to Miss Tiffany Lawrence up until it’s necessary (Procurement Officer), at Essex House, Jamestown. to change the water.

Image courtesy Paul Changuion ST HELENA ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

St Helena Government (SHG) is seeking Expressions of Interest from International Communications Providers who are capable of providing the following communication services internally and externally to St Helena from 1 January 2023: 1. Residential/Voice & Data Services 2. Local Business Voice & Data Services 3. Government Voice & Data Services 4. Teleport & Data Centre on-Island and International Connectivity 5. Mobile Services

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Highest Team Score: Duff’s Pat Henry, Contributed had 20 people aiming to shoot their Other good shooting scores from the Warriors (563) way to the top of the leader board. night’s performance were recorded, it Also settling the final medal positions was pleasing to see 97.3 & 100.9 from Congratulations also to the from last week’s competition, 3 Tatelyn, Hanna hadn’t shot for over Knockout champions Rusty Pistols people fired their one deciding shot, three months but still on target with all a bit nerve-wrecking. 96.4, 99.8 & 973.5, Mark 99.8 & 98.7, and the runners-up Extractors, Wendy and Samantha both shot Patrick Young 100.6, Deirdre 96.4, after a very close match. 95.4. In the shoot-off Wendy shot a Helen 97.5, Bramwell 97.6, Jodie good 9 applying pressure for Sam to 98.3, Dave Price 97.5, Dave Lynch Duff’s Warriors had the highest beat. Maintaining her focus as she 95.4 & 96.3 and Colin Knipe 98.5. team score in the Knockout, with fired, a 10 appeared on the screen for We are planning a number of fun Sam, taking 2nd place with silver and rifle shooting and archery events 553. Wendy in 3rd with bronze. leading up to our 12 year opening Robin and Patrick Young both shot anniversary in April 2020. None The Association would also like 99.7 each, their final shots were members will be invited to take part to extend their thanks to Atlantic vital for 1st place in the competition. to help celebrate our very pleasing Silence when they both took to the milestone. Let’s hope we will get Outpost for creating the individual firing line. Blasts from their muzzles some positive interest, why not join trophies and to Good Vibez for as the monitor screen revealed us, who knows, you might get hooked providing live music after the Patrick shot a 7 and Robin finished and love it. presentation. in 1st place after he shot a 9. Patrick Have a magical weekend. Another sparkling shooting event 2nd and Mark 3rd, congratulations Pat. held this week, Tuesday 11.02.20, we extended to all involved. 40 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 February 2020 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA