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PQ Trading Visit

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The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 2 Wideawake Runway Ready in 2022 Vince Thompson

The Wideawake Runway repairs have not escaped the de- lays caused by the pandemic but the project is now gathering pace. If the pandemic permits it is hoped the new runway will be ready in the second half of 2022.

Many of the project workers have been recruited from Turkey. About 150 have arrived and about 50 more will be arriving soon. Clarence Bay has been busy with ships at anchor and barges taking a succession of equipment and supplies needed for the project. The first ship to arrive with supplies carried 6,000 tonnes of equipment to be unloaded and hauled to Wideawake. A lay down area has been reserved near the runway to store all the off-loaded cargo. The work which in- volves breaking up and re-laying the runway is due to start in April.

Before that eight or nine ships will start arriving at Clarence Bay to off-load aggregate for the runway’s base and sub-base. The first ship is due on 7th January. About half a million tonnes of aggregate from Nova Scotia will be off-loaded in Clarence Bay over a period of eight months. It will be a constant eight months of unloading aggregate as one ship a month arrives over the eight month period. Large dumper trucks will work in relays taking the aggregate from Clarence Bay to Wideawake. As the work progresses any wear and tear to the road surface

from Georgetown to Wideawake will be repaired by the con- tractor. When the project is completed the road route from the pier to the airport will be completely relayed.

As Ascension Island Administrator writes in his Christmas message, the Ascension Island Council as well as the com- munity at large will soon starting considering the options and planning how to get the usual Ascension activities started once more when the twice weekly airbridge flights start again in about eighteen months time. The Obsidian has now been closed for a long time and visitors to the island who think Ascension is the best place in the world for sports fishing need to be encouraged to come back. These are just two of the many considerations which will need to be worked through.

JANUARY’S FLIGHT TO CHANGE TO REPATRIATION

As a result of developments relating to the new coronavirus variant in the UK and taking into account advice from our Medical staff, the Incident Executive Group (IEG) has recommended that the January flight should be a repatriation flight rather than a Charter flight.

This is consistent with the new COVID-19 travel rules in the UK at this time which stipulate essential travel only. This means that those travelling to the Island will be returning residents (whose primary residence is St Helena) and those returning for work or essential business. This will not include St Helenians returning for annual leave either from or via the UK.

The new variant of the virus spreads more rapidly but there is no further information yet on severity. Medical advice is that quarantine remains the most effective way of dealing with the original, as well as the new variant, of the virus. Govt SHG 21 December 2020 Also see pages 5 and 6

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We’ve all heard plenty of songs about snow, frost, snuggling “but we can’t give anyone house-room just now, for every Christ- up in front of the log fire to keep warm and all that nonsense mas Eve such a pack of Trolls come down upon us, that we about a white Christmas. Where have these singers and song- are forced to flee, and haven’t so much as a house over our writers been? Christmas is the time for blue skies, plenty of own heads, to say nothing of lending one to anyone else.” sunshine and being outdoors, but in the shade. I’ve never “Oh?” said the man, “if that’s all, you can very well lend me heard a Christmas song about cooling off in the sea, BBQs, your house; my bear can lie under the stove yonder, and I can parades and chilling out on the verandah. Do all singers and sleep in the side-room.” songwriters come from the frozen north? One part of the fro- zen north is Finnmark in northern Norway. Finnmark is 400 Well, he begged so hard, that at last he got leave to stay times bigger than St Helena but the population is only 16 times there; so the people of the house ran off, and before they larger. There is plenty of open land with snow in all but three went, everything was got ready for the Trolls; the tables were months of the year. laid, and there was rice porridge, and fish boiled in lye, and sausages, and all else that was good, just as for any other There is a Norwegian Christmas story coming up which starts grand feast. in the frozen wastes of north Norway. The nearest neighbour can be a few miles away and in between there can be strange So, when everything was ready, down came the Trolls. Some creatures lurking behind the fir trees or in caves. Sometimes were great, and some were small; some had long tails, and the strange creatures are Trolls. Scandinavia is well known some had no tails at all; some, too, had long, long noses; for its Trolls. They can be friendly or fierce, giants or dwarfish. and they ate and drank, and tasted everything. Just then one The Trolls in this story are greedy and ignorant. They are of the little Trolls caught sight of the white bear, who lay under neither giant or dwarf but in between. Lastly, Dovrefjell is a the stove; so he took a piece of sausage and stuck it on a mountain range in Norway, more than 1,000 miles south of fork, and went and poked it up against the bear’s nose, scream- Finnmark but still lots of snow and some Trolls. ing out: “Pussy, will you have some sausage?” The Cat on the Dovrefjell Then the white bear rose up and growled, and hunted the Asbjørnsen & Moe - Norwegian whole pack of them out of doors, both great and small. Once on a time there was a man up in Finnmark who had Next year Halvor was out in the wood, on the afternoon of caught a great white bear, which he was going to take to the Christmas Eve, cutting wood before the holidays, for he thought King of Denmark. Now, it so happened, that he came to the the Trolls would come again; and just as he was hard at work, Dovrefjell just about Christmas Eve, and there he turned into a he heard a voice in the wood calling out: “Halvor! Halvor!” cottage where a man lived, whose name was Halvor, and asked “Well,” said Halvor, “here I am.” “Have you got your big cat the man if he could get house-room there for his bear and with you still?” himself. “Yes, that I have,” said Halvor; “she’s lying at home under the stove, and what’s more, she has now got seven kittens, far “Heaven never help me, if what I say isn’t true!” said the man; bigger and fiercer than she is herself.” “Oh, then, we’ll never come to see you again,” bawled out the Thank You Troll away in the wood, and he kept his word; for since that The brothers and sisters, of the late Mr. Stedson time the Trolls have never eaten their Christmas feast with Harris in the Uk, falklands and St. Helena would Halvor on the Dovrefjell. like to say a very big thank you to all who sent cards, letters and messages following Stedson’s passing, we appreciated all your love and sup- port. Stedson is now a rest, we thank all who arranged the lovely Service on St. Helena, thank you all so very much. Stedson would have seen how much he was loved.

Thank you Pat (brother) This Troll is greedy for money rather than food

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 4 The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 5 ST HELENA HOME QUARANTINE THE BENEFITS TO ALL Quarantine is our primary method of preventing the spread of COVID-19 on St Helena and is still the Island’s first line of defence in protecting its people. From the Titan Airways’ Charter Flight in January 2021, all arrivals to St Helena can home quarantine at a property that has been pre-approved by a Proper Officer. Home quarantine means that people are able to quarantine in their own home or in a home-based environment. This has proven to make quarantine less stressful and more comfortable for people. Home quarantine has been adopted throughout the world and, although there is no zero risk option for containing COVID-19, home quarantine is widely recognised as the preferred option for quarantine because of the benefits it brings, not only to those in quarantine, but for communities as a whole. This is the same for St Helena. Here we take a look at some of the benefits of home quarantine on St Helena:

Reducing the risk of infection The risk factor of transmission between passengers after arrival and during quarantine would be lowered considerably due to having their own space at home for the 14 day period. People who have previously quarantined here have stated that physical distancing within a large group of people at Bradleys camp was difficult.

Familiar Surroundings for relaxation Quarantine in a familiar or private home environment means more relaxing activities to participate in (i.e. gardening, exercis- ing, cooking or baking, home improvements etc.), all of which could provide therapeutic benefits for mental health during the quarantine period.

Lower risk of individuals breaching security Home-based activities, providing relaxation and positive mental well-being, consequently could reduce the risk of individuals breaching or attempting to breach quarantine. Most people will arrive to St Helena from countries which have been in ‘lockdown’, therefore will be familiar with restrictions as well as being familiar with and understanding the need to stay home.

An effective Isolation method if anyone tested positive In the case of COVID-19 test processing; if a person(s) were to test positive and did not require hospitalisation, their isolation at home would mean lower risk of spreading the virus as there would be less contact with less people.

More money for essential services It costs SHG approximately £900 per person (around £30,000 in total) for the 14 day quarantine at Bradleys Camp. Due to flight passenger number restrictions (limited by capacity at Bradleys Camp) it also costs a further approximate £70,000 per flight rotation to subsidise empty seats. With more available seats, due to home quarantine, this could in turn result in a break even flight and finances could then be used for other essential services including Health and Education. Friends and families reunited The increase in availability of seats on a flight could mean families and friends can be reunited once again. There are people who have previously had to cancel their travel plans due to the added expense of quarantine or limited seat availability on flights.

Reduced costs for persons travelling Those arriving are charged up to £560 per person for the 14 day quarantine at Bradleys Camp, if spent at home this money could be saved. Persons arriving to quarantine in pre-approved rented accommodation would still be required to pay the accommodation provider but would at least be in quarantine in a more home-based environment.

Bradleys camp would still be used should there be a case of someone not having any other accommodation option that meets the specified criteria for home quarantine.

Business opportunities on-Island Persons/businesses with accommodation that meets the property assessment criteria could hire their premises for quaran- tine purposes. Businesses on-Island could also benefit by providing paid services to those in quarantine such as grocery and food delivery.

Those persons who arrive to the Island, whether visitors or locals, are entrusted with the responsibility to adhere to the ruling for any form of quarantine, for doing so ensures the effectiveness of these processes. Following the rules helps to protect themselves while also keeping our community safe and COVID free. #StHelena #COVID19 #HomeQuarantine ; https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ ;https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt SHG, 22 December 2020

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 6 Pandemic Virus Changes and the Prospects for the Future are Reviewed Vince Thompson On Monday last week the UK Health Minister announced that a variation of the coronavirus had been identified which appears to be much more contagious than the original coronavirus. On Friday, South Africa announced they too had identified a variation of the coronavirus and it is a different variation to the one found in the UK. These two countries are St Helena’s main points of contact with the rest of the world. These two countries are being isolated by a growing number of other nations. How isolated will St Helena become as a result? Both the UK and South African variants of coronavirus have proved to be more contagious than the coronavirus which was first discovered in China. Checking back through UK Covid- 19 test samples it was discovered the first new variant of the virus was taken on 20th September from someone in Kent. In London 60% of all Covid test samples are now the new vari- Lorries at Dover Port waiting to find out what happens next. ant. In South Africa, their variant of the virus was widespread £millions in food supplies could rot two months ago, although a public announcement about its While more needs to be known about the new virus variation, existence was only made last Friday. The South African vari- there is nothing to indicate, yet, that it is more deadly. There ant is thought to have originated in Nelson Mandela Bay and is a general expectation that the vaccines, which started to spread rapidly to Gauteng (Jo’burg) and Western Cape (Cape be distributed and used only a few days ago, will remain Town) where 88% of all test samples are now reported to be effective against the new variants. There are also frequent identified as the new variant. reminders that all viruses mutate and evolve but the effect on humans usually remains the same or very similar; whether this is true for the coronavirus and its variants remains to be seen. In the meantime the date when normality might return to the rest of the world and in turn to St Helena appears to be receding and plans for more renewable energy, a fishing in- dustry that works for us and other investments and initiatives look likely to be further delayed. At the same time more extra funding from the UK might be necessary and whether we get it or not becomes ever more questionable. Govern- ment debts will continue to increase while expenditure on important, if not essential, services reduces. Hopefully this new coronavirus scare will be short lived and the vaccines will win the day. Whenever it is the day is won there will be a long period of recovery with all of us struggling to regain lost ground. For some this means rebuilding a decimated busi- ness, for most of us it means seeking the advantages envis- aged from important national initiatives; the Equiano cable Rail containers waiting to continue through the Channel and earth stations, PASH Global and renewable energy, a Tunnel fishing industry that contributes to the island economy and The immediate effect of these variants has been to plunge maybe even roads with no potholes. airlines in the UK and South African back into the doldrums. A growing number of countries are banning flights to and from the UK and South Africa. The UK is also experiencing a blockade of goods as well as passengers at French ports. For St Helena the charter flight due in January has been down- graded to a repatriation flight and will bring returning Saints home and people who are starting a job here or returning from leave. Saints wanting to visit friends and family can no longer travel. The French blockade on cargo and passengers is seen as a temporary measure while France decides with other European Union countries what action Europe as a whole will take to protect their borders from this new threat. South Africa does not appear to on the receiving end of a cargo blockade but further disruption to cargo for St Helena origi- nating in the UK cannot be ruled out.

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 7 PQ Trading make progress during Island talks Vince Thompson

Johann Behuidenhout, the younger member of the father and son business partnership known as PQ Trading arrived in St Helena on the December visit of the MV Helena. As the MV Helena sailed off on the Ascension shuttle Johann Bezuidenhout had a range of meetings and discussions with people concerned with various parts of the Island’s fishing and fish processing activities.

The Independent contacted Johann in his cabin on the MV Helena last Friday. An early return to the ship was needed in order to comply with South Africa’s quarantine regulations – despite St Helena being coronavirus free. The early return meant his busy schedule became even more intense.

Sitting in his cabin and reflecting on the discussions he has had during his visit, Johann said the visit had been worthwhile and the outcome “successful”. The main points for discus- sion were with SHG on the details of the agreement they need to put together as well as how the fish processing will work. Discussions were also held with fishermen and the face-to-face talks also included talks on how the fish process- ing and sales will work. Johann-Marais Bezuidenhout is the public face of the Bezuidenhout told the Independent his discussions with SHG bid from PQ Trading. Johann was a director of PQ had gone well and hopes this part of the planning for the new Trading for almost nine years up to November 2007. fisheries project will be finalised soon. Johann also visited Since then he has been a dive systems technician and the fish processing factory and was able to give a clearer an inspection diver. idea to SHG on the improvements needed and arising from that, and the costs the improvements will involve. has complicated matters and made some activities impossi- ble. The number of people handling the fresh fish on its jour- Fish processing is strongly linked to marketing and sales. ney from Rupert’s Valley to a South Africa restaurant dining The coronavirus pandemic makes immediate planning diffi- table means a great many precautions and procedures need cult but the overall aims and objectives remain the same if to be put in place. Sometimes the additional procedures the St Helena fishing industry is to at least cover its costs, cause too much delay for the premium fresh fish to remain but hopefully turn from big losses to healthy profit. Johann sufficiently fresh by the time they would reach the intended emphasised again that the volume of fish put through the restaurant. This is just one of the limitations on fresh fish factory needs to pay for all the costs of fish processing and exports. For the foreseeable future premium quality fresh fish that all sales operations need to do the same. for export will be difficult and sales will be limited. While the fresh export trade will be pursued when the weekly flights to The local market is the smallest and easiest to supply, but Jo’burg start again, the fish catch volume needed in the short regular supplies are needed. The same regular supplies are term will overwhelmingly be from frozen fish for export. demanded by customers overseas who are needed to build a strong export trade. Johann recognises the high value pre- Johann Bezuidenhout said his discussions with fishermen mium fresh tuna market is important but says the volume of had been mostly very constructive with several indicating they fish needed if the fish processing side is to be viable means wish to be involved. However, Johann, is aware most St Helena frozen fish for export is an important part of the overall plan. fishermen do not like fishing on the seamounts for several As is the case with everything, the coronavirus pandemic days at a time. This may mean additional fishermen are brought in from overseas.

Johann’s father hopes to visit St Helena in January, pandemic permitting, and in the meantime Johann will be returning to South Africa to prepare three fishing boats so they are ready to start work in St Helena waters in the coming months. He did mention the intention was to start work in St Helena wa- ters this year, around August, but the pandemic was the main cause of delays and complications. It is expected these delays will continue but the Bezuidenhout’s PQ Trading seems to be much nearer the starting line since the recent visit.

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 8 The Star of Bethlehem Makes Rare Appearance

The Star of Bethlehem made an appearance in Monday’s night Why is the Great Conjunction a Rare Event? sky soon after sunset for about one hour. An 80% cloud cover and a bright half-moon made a sighting of this astro- nomical phenomenon difficult. Called the Star of Bethlehem, the conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter gives the optical illusion of one very bright star which is not normally seen in the heav- ens. Some astronomers and theologians think the conjunc- tion of these two gas planets was the bright star that led the Three Wise Men to Bethlehem and Jesus Christ. Others calculate that no such conjunction occurred around the time of Christ’s birth. What was unusual on Monday night was the closeness of the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn when seen from Earth. The two planets were just 0.1 degree apart which is the clos- est the alignment, or conjunction, has been since 1623. For this reason it is being called the Great Conjunction. It will be 2080 before Jupiter and Saturn are seen again in conjunction but they may not appear as close as they were on Monday night.

The Earth is closer to the Sun than either Jupiter or Saturn and takes one year to complete a single orbit of the Sun. Being much further away, Jupiter takes 10 years to encircle the Sun and Saturn, still further away, takes 30 years to com- plete a single orbit. Since all three planets travel at different speeds and have very different times to complete a single orbit it is very rare for all three to line up in a close, or great conjunction. The Earth travels through space at 66,615 miles per hour and takes 365.25 days to complete one orbit of the Sun. Jupiter Saturn and Jupiter, the largest planets in the Solar System travels at 29,236 miles per hour and takes 686.9 days to orbit are two of the brightest objects in the night sky when seen the Sun. Saturn the furthest planet of the three from the Sun, seperately. When they combine in a Great Conjunction the travels at 21,675 miles per hour and takes almost 29.5 years result can be spectacular, as long as the sky is clear enough to complete one orbit of the Sun. to be able to see it. Thank You

THE MOYCE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS A VERY BIG THANK-YOU TO: THE CCC MANAGEMENT & STAFF WHO CARED FOR THE LATE KEITH MOYCE DURING HIS STAY THERE; DOCTORS & STAFF OF THE GENERAL HOSPITAL WHO CARED FOR KEITH DURING HIS TIME IN HOSPITAL; TO ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS HERE AND OVERSEAS FOR THEIR SUPPORT; TO BISHOP DALE, DEACONS GREEN, ROBERTS & FRITZ FOR CONDUCTING THE SERVICE, ALSO THE CHURCH WARDENS OF ST PAUL’S PARISH; TO ROY WILLIAMS AND HIS TEAM, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST, TO FAMILY & FRIENDS BOTH HERE AND OVERSEAS FOR EXPRESSING THEIR SYMPATHY WITH CARDS AND TELEPHONE CALLS.

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 9 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2021

A Population and Housing Census will be conducted on St Helena on Sunday, 7 February 2021. The Census is a complete count of all persons and dwellings on the Island, and those who live on St Helena but who are temporarily away. Censuses have been conducted regularly on St Helena since 1839; this will be the nineteenth Census since then.

The last census was conducted in 2016 and captured the pre-airport characteristics of the St Helena population. The Census in 2021 will provide a new, up-to-date, snapshot of the characteristics of everyone on St Helena and where they live. This is the most important statistical exercise undertaken on the Island, forming the basis for policy-making, planning, and resource allocation for the years ahead.

Over the past six months, the St Helena Statistics Office have worked with Elected Members, Government Directorates and the community to develop and design the survey materials needed for this essential exercise, including the question- naires. St Helena’s Statistical Commissioner, Neil Fantom, has been appointed the Census Supervisor for the 2021 Census. The next stage is to engage a team of willing and capable enumerators, who will deliver the questionnaires to households in the week prior to 7 February, and collect the completed questionnaires during the following week. This is a crucial role in the Census and training and remuneration will be provided.

If you are interested in being an enumerator and becoming a part of this important exercise, please contact any member of the Statistics team on telephone 22138, email [email protected], or call by the Statistics Office on the first floor of the Castle. SHG 17 December 2020 DENTAL HEALTH MATTERS

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The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 10 HE Governor’s Christmas Message December 2020

This Christmas I truly hope everyone has time away from the After much delay and speculation the runway reconstruction strains of everyday life, made so much more uncertain in a project on Ascension has now started. Mobilising numerous year dominated by the virus Covid-19. I know many islanders personnel and considerable amounts of equipment dominated here and abroad have had to cope with personal difficulties the latter part of this year and the first part of 2021. At last, affecting their families and friends created by the pandemic. the way ahead for the eventual re-establishment of the Falk- Some have missed out on opportunities and others have had lands air bridge and restoration of the local economy in to endure lengthy separations. Amidst these worrying times Georgetown are clearer. for our communities, let us take a moment to reflect on the meaning of Christmas and the optimism for a better future Tristan da Cunha rebounded magnificently earlier this year in portrayed by the birth of Jesus Christ. repairing buildings and restoring the settlement after the terri- ble storms last year. A crowning achievement was the desig- I, like many to whom I have spoken, look forward to the pros- nation of a marine protection zone in November. One that pect in 2021 for our Islands to return to normality. On St Helena reached a worldwide audience including HRH the Prince of and Tristan da Cunha through good fortune, we have not yet Wales and the Prime Minister and generated considerable had the presence of the virus but its consequences else- goodwill. I look forward to assisting in the further work to main- where have had a major effect on us. Our medical staff, care tain the new zone. The loss of the Geo Searcher was a set- workers, commercial sector and public administrations have back and thankfully, no lives were lost. As always, islanders all worked magnificently to cope with the public health, eco- rallied around and I was impressed by the amount of clothes nomic, travel and supply difficulties the pandemic has cre- and assistance they provided to the crew. Fortunately, good ated. Additional Covid-19 funding from the UK Government progress in this year’s lobster catch has been made and there has also been invaluable and used to help prepare for and are signs of renewed demand in the global market. manage the impacts of Covid-19, including paying for medi- cal supplies, extra medical staff, local business support, and St Helena has continued to move ahead in its developments. charter flights to maintain essential access. A temporary air charter arrangement to Stansted has demon- strated the physical possibility of a route north to the UK but, We know too on Ascension some who came to work on the as always, the longer-term potential will hinge on finding a Island were found to have non-infective traces of Covid-19 left financially viable carrier. The Airlink service remains suspended over from earlier times in their home countries. The prompt for now, but will return next year. The PASH Global deal was response and effective containment in Ascension’s home-style completed after detailed negotiations and the work to become quarantine system was impressive. Nevertheless, it was a a 100% renewable energy Island should begin soon. This wake-up call to us all. We have to continue to assume the project has attracted close interest in the other overseas ter- virus will eventually come to our shores and we can be as- ritories. The marine cable landing station is well underway sured our health teams are on constant standby to respond. and the cable itself arrives in 2021 though the switch on is not due until later. The completion of the rock fall protection project We may feel our Islands are isolated but we also realise we has made it safer for many residents and the much-awaited have become reliant on other parts of the world, in particular Rupert’s port development has now begun. FCDO has funded South Africa and the UK, to maintain our essential services a new marine laboratory and environmental exhibition space and way of life. in Jamestown, which will be ready soon, as well as a modern custody suite at Colman House. St Helena, in particular, has had to re-orientate many public services to manage the suspension of the scheduled air serv- I wish to give my special thanks to my Administrators and ice in March and the need to set up a testing and quarantine their Island administrations on Tristan da Cunha and Ascen- capability before the first repatriation charter flight arrived. The sion, as well as the Governor’s Office team and the St Helena Island’s communities and businesses pulled together impres- Government administration, for working tirelessly throughout sively around Easter time to construct medical and tempo- this year to support their Elected Councillors and to deliver rary accommodation at Bradleys. All at a time when no one the public services we all rely upon. Our communities are approach was entirely certain to be the best way to isolate fortunate that they tackle every issue in a positive, construc- and treat the expected arrival of cases. Thankfully, public health tive manner. understanding internationally has improved in recent months I ask you to think of those who will be working on Christmas on other approaches possible to manage those who display Day to allow us to enjoy the festive season. If you are able, symptoms in a way that reduces the risk of unintentional please endeavour to spare some time for those who may be transmission. Our communities on all three Islands in 2021, on their own. I hope, will be able to focus their energies and available re- I wish everyone a Happy Christmas and an optimistic New sources to rebuild their futures after vaccines promised by Year. the UK have arrived. Philip Rushbrook Amidst the malaise of 2020, there has been positive news Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha and causes for optimism for all us. December 2020

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 11 Bishop’s Christmas Message 2020

I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour “What had come into being was life, and the life was Jesus Christ. the life of all people. The light shines in the dark- ness and the darkness did not overcome it.” This I must confess that when I was trying to medi- is St John’s account of the mission and purpose tate to help me put together this message of of the birth of Jesus. He is the life of all people faith, hope and love, brought to us by the and the darkness of evil has not overcome him baby boy Jesus, it was one of the hardest who is the power of goodness. things to do. The reality on St Helena and Ascension being Covid 19 free is nothing Into this we see the light of Christ shinning compared to what is happening in the rest against the power of darkness. We see the of the world. One could just focus on our health workers risking their lives to care for two communities, but because of our con- those who have been entrusted to them. science one has to be connected with the We see clergy and undertakers risking their devastating effects of the pandemic, oth- lives by conducting funerals and burying erwise, one cannot be human and most those who have died. We see hospital chap- definitely one cannot be a practising Chris- lains visiting the sick at the risk of their own tian. lives. We see people giving to those suffer- ing from poverty. We see governments, not On reflection, Covid 19 corona virus has all but some, supporting businesses, some changed the world and how we live, and con- cannot because they are not the rich coun- tinues to devastate the world globally. We only tries of the world. We see police officers, so- have to look at the United Kingdom to see how cial workers and pressure groups working the virus infections and deaths are on the in- against gender base violence. We have seen crease again and to hear that the virus has mu- teachers going beyond the call of duty to provide tated and is more contagious, to know that this vi- for the education of their children. We have seen rus is still having a major impact on life and society. parents making sacrifices so that their children can have The number of deaths in the entire world is now at about food to eat. We have seen HMG implement lockdown to pre- 1,670,620 to date and 75,380,870 infections which also have vent health workers having to make the decision about who to be treated. lives and who dies because of limited facilities. We have seen some people (not all) protecting the elderly and vulnerable Now, I don’t think any of us here on St Helena in their right through responsible living. We have seen support to those minds and within the goodness of their hearts would want to suffering with the immense pain of grief. And we have seen see the rate of death, the infections and sickness, the poverty, efforts to keep people with incomes. Throughout this dark- the mental health, the anxiety, the loss of business, the gen- ness of Covid 19, we see the light of Christ shining through der base violence that has escalated as a result of lock down, people. the desperate situations of people having to revert to stealing, communities pulled apart because of different opinions on how The one fact and truth that is evident is that the most ad- they should protect their communities, children’s education vanced countries in the world, and all countries for that matter being compromised as schools were closed and reverting to in the west, did not realise how fast the virus can be transmit- online teaching, health institutions stretched to breaking point ted, because they thought that everyone would live up to their because they cannot handle the volume of patients with infec- civic duty to follow the rules, not knowing that human nature tions, health workers put into soul destroying situations of is broken with sin. Even the most advanced medical facilities having to choose between which patients live and which die, are not capable of looking after all the sick in communities. I because they don’t have sufficient ventilators and capacity to know that our aspiration is that we have the facilities in our treat all patients. So many innocent people dying, especially health service to respond to and manage the virus and treat the elderly and the vulnerable with underlying health issues. all our people, but the truth and the facts that we see in other Funerals restricted where families cannot attend the service parts of the world, is that it is not until they had to face the and grieve collectively. The pain of grief that so many people reality and difficulties of treating those infected, that they real- are experiencing because of the untimely death of loved ones, ised the devastating impact this virus can have on the health especially those whom they love dearly and those who had system. The one thing I see in this baby boy is the truth. cared for them when they were children. The depression be- Truth is not an aspiration or a vision or a statement, truth is a cause of the uncertainty of job security. These are the realities reality. that people outside of our communities have to live with. This is the darkness of evil that both our islands communities have I also heard a statement - that it is not those who shout the not had to face directly and we thank God for that and we pray loudest who is right. So, I want to end with something some- that we will never have to face it. one wrote to me in April this year. Fr David Musgrave who was in lockdown in SA, said that he was well, but that he was Now, I want to reflect on this through the eyes of our faith in frustrated, not angry, bored at times, longing to be free and Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. In St John’s Gospel 1:4-5, longing to be back on St Helena. But he then said something we have these words of hope that is given to us in this baby, that brings one to tears. He said, ‘I have to carry this cross, Jesus Christ. because I cannot be the source of so much sickness, death The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 12 Bishop’s Christmas Message 2020

and grief to so many innocent people of St Helena.’ That is destroys families, it destroys life. Even with the hope that the what we call in the Church sacrifice, to suffer a situation for the vaccine will bring, we must continue to remain vigilant, to love good of others. This is the light of Christ’s love shinning against our people, and to love each other as Jesus loves us. the darkness of selfishness and personal gain. Yes, it is not So, enjoy Christmas as much as we can as island communi- he who shouts the loudest but he who loves the greatest, and ties, but let us be mindful of those who cannot. Let us remain in this case making the sacrifice of self-interest. Not because vigilant and responsible, but more importantly let us live the I shout the loudest means that I am wrong, if shouting the faith of our saviour Jesus Christ. Be mercy and forgiveness, loudest is about genuine love for others then that is where the be the source of Jesus’ love to each other. Be the gospel of light of this baby boy shines. joy and love to each other and let us be filled with deep love Let us not kid ourselves and deny the reality of what is hap- for each other. pening with Covid 19. Covid 19 not only divides communities; May you all stay safe and have a blessed Christmas. when it arrives in a community it destroys communities, it From The Administrator on Ascension Island MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL

It was great to see so many people at the Christmas carols We hope to share details with you soon. last week. Many thanks to everyone who made it happen. As I said last week, it has been a challenging time for us all but After a delay due to Covid, it was so positive to see the run- on Ascension we have been so fortunate to keep the island way project finally underway. We have welcomed the major- Covid free. There are few places where events like the carols ity of the staff needed for the project and they have settled in could have taken place these days, so we have a lot to be well to our community. There are more people to come and thankful for. Our thoughts go to those who are suffering as a we look forward to welcoming them as well and working with result of the pandemic, especially the sick and the lonely Fluor, SLNC and 77 Construction over the next two years. It and all those working hard to keep everyone well and safe. has been exciting to see so many vessels and barges arriv- Although we have kept the community Covid free we did have ing with a vast array of equipment, plant and vehicles. Our two positive results recently but the individuals were new ar- operations team did an excellent job offloading the ships and rivals, in quarantine and it was managed in accordance with a thank you as well to the team who worked so hard to get our policies and procedures. The system worked. the pier ready for the project. Starting next month, we will see the arrival of nearly 500,000 tonnes of aggregate being offloaded Marina and I arrived as the pandemic was taking hold and it over eight months or so. There will undoubtedly be some dis- was immediately clear to me (at the town hall meeting the ruption. That is inevitable with such a big project but I assure Governor addressed on 14 March) that the island had already everyone we are doing all we can to mitigate this disruption, started to rigorously and objectively plan for the pandemic. keeping an eye on the bigger picture, which is to deliver the Ascension was ahead of the game and it has paid off. My project for the benefit of the whole island. thanks to all who did the heavy lifting on this including our health, entry control, policy and legal teams working with Looking forward to the next few months, we need to start experts off island amongst others. Since then, we have learnt, thinking about the runway returning to normal business. What adapted and adopted a pragmatic approach to keep the re- will the island look like when regular flights return? What is ally important work you all do on island going. That prag- the future of Ascension going to be? I know that people are matic but cautious approach will continue. This would not concerned about this and it is something the Island Council have been possible without the close working relationship will be putting at the top of the agenda for discussions with and cooperation between the island’s administration, Island the UK government over the coming months. Again, we will Council, our UK and US military colleagues, all the employ- keep you all posted. ers and of course the whole community. Ascension really is a place where we all need to work together, pooling our re- Marina and I are now in quarantine here on St Helena. The sources and expertise for the benefit of us all and this pan- sun is shining, which has been rare here recently apparently, demic has been another tangible example to show that we and we have a lovely view of James Bay and High Knoll from really do. But we cannot be complacent. This is going to be Seaview. I am sorry we are missing all the festivities on As- with us for some time yet and we need to be vigilant and cension and what would have been our first fishing competi- patient. My thanks to everyone who has worked so hard to tion, especially as I was confident of winning at least one keep us all safe. prize – I will have to wait until next year for that!

We are also very grateful to the UK government for its ongo- We will still be in quarantine on Christmas Day, but will raise ing support during the pandemic. We have received medical a glass or two to everyone on Ascension, wishing you all a supplies, equipment and had access to the best expert ad- very merry Christmas and all the best for 2021, which prom- vice. Your Councillors have also received a commitment from ises to be an exciting year for us all on the island. our Overseas Territories Minister that we will be included in Best wishes to everyone. the vaccination programme, which is really welcome news. Sean (and Marina)

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The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 14 Season’s Greetings to Our Family & Gavin, Carol and Peter Williams Granddaughter Gabi & Adrian To Ryan Henry, and Friends love from Linda. Merry Christmas, have a awe- Wishing you all a Blessed and To Protiea & Cody-Jay, some Christmas vacation Happy Christmas, and Best Wishes Leon and Maureen Thompson, John Merry Christmas to you both, hope Love for 2021. and Carol Thompson, Ray C and you have a fantastic time, and all Adrian & Gabi Thinking of you Janet ,Julian Fuller,Paul,Carol and the best for the new year Vera Scipio & Family Max,Sally ,Paul, Thomas and Hanna Love and miss you loads To Dad Darren, Madonna, Leona London, UK. ,Eileen and Sean. Merry Christmas Gabi & Adrian & Renee — Happy new year from Linda. Merry Christmas to you all, and a Iona Black (nee Buckley) and Fam- Would like to wish all other family To Auntie Patsy, Uncle Larry and happy new year ily would like to wish all her lovely and friends here on the island a Sammy, From Adrian & Gabi family and friends on the Island Happy Christmas and all the best Merry Christmas to you all, hope you a very Merry Christmas and a for 2021.love from Linda Fuller have a great Christmas and good To Jerome, Rico & Lauren healthy 2021 to you all. health for the new year, Merry Christmas, have a blast — Could you also put the following Love and miss you loads Love Brother Adrian & Gabi Colin and Judy Nicholson and fam- Christmas and new year’s greeting Gabi & Adrian ily wish all their special friends on to the following people:- To my mum To Aunt Jessie Henry, St Helena and dad Keith & Dawn Benjamin, To Sam, Carlos, Saskia & Tomas Merry Christmas, hope you have a very healthy Christmas season sister Dianne Benjamin, Sister Merry Christmas, and a happy new a wonderful Christmas, and a and all the best for 2021. Lyn,Jeffery,Kaithlyn also to my little year to you all happy and healthy new year, — nephew Lathen Trey ,love and Love and miss you all loads All our Love to my preciouse darling daughter miss you loads. From Gabi & Adrian Adrian & Gabi megan ann lewis williams ,, its Linda Fuller, Justine Thomas and — been 3 long lonley years megs , i family, Aunty Jenny Benjamin and To Auntie Prudy, Martin & Jamie To Mom and Kelly, have missed you every moment of Jerry,Fredrica Fowler,Averil Merry Christmas, have a wonder- Merry Christmas and a Happy every day ,, daddy loves you so Bennett and Troy Henry .Hope you ful time, have a wonderful new New Year, Hope you both enjoy much ,,, hopefully next xmas we all have a wonder Christmas and year the festive season, missing you, can be togeither ,, happy birthday all the best for 2021.Love from Love & miss you loads love you loads. Kim, Travoy and for the 26th december hugs kisses Christine and Gavin on ascension Gabi & Adrian Parker xxx and all my love paul Island. — To Auntie Ivy and Uncle Gordon Yon To Ma and Pa, To all our friends on St Helena Roxanne Thomas, Jack and Julianne Merry Christmas to you both, hope Merry Christmas and a Happy May you all have a happy and .Not forgetting my goddaughter you both have a happy and healthy New Year, Hope you both enjoy healthy holiday and a safe and pros- Aiyanne in the uk.Merry Christmas new year the festive season, missing you, perous New Year. and a happy new Year love All our love Gabi & Adrian love you loads. Kim, Travoy and With our best wishes always Christine and Gavin on Ascension Parker xxx Dave and Rachel Cornall. Island. To our God Daughter Shana Ella- — Rose To Uncle Kurt, Charmaine and SYLVIA BUCKLEY wish all family Tania Augustus would like to greet Merry Christmas, hope you have Taylor and friends a Blessed Christmas the following people a happy Christ- loads of presents Merry Christmas and a Happy and a Peaceful and Healthy New mas and all the best for 2021, Sis- Big sloppy kisses and tonnes of New Year, Hope you guys enjoy Year. ter Christine ,Johnny and Cuz in the hugs from the festive season, missing you — Uk and Paige Augustus in Godmother Gabi & Godfather all this year. Kim, Travoy and I would like to wish the following Monca.Also to all my other family Adrian Parker xxx people in the uk. A Happy Christ- and friends here and oversea . mas and all the best for 2021- To Our good friends To Nanny Doreen, ,Marcia and John Elgar ,To a very — Madonna and Shane, Nikita, Rocky Merry Christmas and a Happy special granddaughter Maddison ‘AT THIS STRANGE TIME IN THE & Irie, New Year, Hope you enjoy the Sofia Elgar, Jane and Rob Easlick , WORLD, PAT MUSK SENDS GREET- Have a great Christmas festive season, missing you, love Annie Essex and David Thompson, INGS TO FRIENDS & RELATIVES ON Love Gabi & Adrian you loads. Travoy, Kim and Parker Phillip Thompson and Angie ST HELENA FOR A VERY HAPPY xxx Crowie,Pam and Steve Brown, Sis- CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE AND JOY- To Uncle Ray and Glenda ter Heather Hoyne and Jeff Essex, FUL 2021’. Hope you have a wonderful Christ- Donna Harris and Rory — mas and a prosperous and healthy Hudson,Moncia Johnson , Alex and To Granddad Keith Joshua of new year Daryl Harris. To all my other family Longwood Avenue, All our Love Adrian & Gabi and friends to many to mention. Merry Christmas, hope you have a Take care and stay safe .Love wonderful time, we wish you good To Jeremy, Heather & Nicole, from Linda Fuller health and happiness for the com- Merry Christmas to you all, have a ing year. blast, all the best for the new year, Christmas and New Year’s greet- Love and miss you loads Love Adrian & Gabi ings to the following people on As- cension Island- Christine Benjamin

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 To a special daughter Santina, Anthony & Charmanie. Auntie To brother Shovone and Shanese. — Merry Christmas and a Happy New Charmanie & uncle Neil, Craig, Kerry Sister Sharon, Dougie and family in To Mum/Nanny Avril & Dad/Papa Year, Hope you have a great Christ- & family, Desirée & Chris. wishing the UK. Have a wonderful xmas. With Timmy mas and enjoy your presents and you all a wonderful Christmas & a love from Del and Kim. Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year get everything you wished for, we happy New year for 2021 — Love & Miss U Loads are missing you like crazy, big hugs Love Sharon & Leon on Falkand Is- Happy Xmas to my mum Carolyn, and Megan, Eugene & Cohen Mark xxx and kisses, love you loads. Daddy, lands xxxx dad brianny boy have a lovely time, Kim and brother Parker xxx third year running now. No mind us To Sister/Auntie Kerry & Partner To All our family & Friends be back together again soon. Love Adam To Kaylee and Ross, Wishing you a Merry Christmas and and miss you always, your daughter Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year Merry Christmas and a Happy New a Happy New Year for 2021. Chrystabel x Love & Miss U Loads Year, Hope you guys enjoy the fes- Love Leon & Sharon XXX Megan, Eugene & Cohen Mark xxx tive season, missing you all this year. Happy Xmas to my brother Isaac Kim, Travoy and Parker xxx To My Mum & Dad Denzil & Mavis Greentree. Wish I was home to help To Nephew/Cousin Dustin Yon & My Daughter Aliyah wishing put the lights and decorations up. Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year To Elain, Lori, Riley and Kai, you a Merry Christmas & A Happy Party up Georgie! Love you always, Love & Miss U Loads Merry Christmas and a Happy New New Year for 2021 sorry can’t be sister Belle x oh Happy Xmas to Mabel Megan, Eugene & Cohen Mark xxx Year, Hope you guys enjoy the fes- there with you this year but hope and Polly too ha ha ha tive season, missing you all this year. you have a wonderful Christmas To Grandma Clarke & Uncle Tony Kim, Travoy and Parker xxx thinking of you all love from Leon & Happy Xmas nannie Isaac. I wish you Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year Sharon on the falkand Islands xxx continued good health and happiness Love & Miss U Loads To Nanny Patsy and Papa Buffalo, for the new year. Always thinking of Megan, Eugene & Cohen Mark xxx Merry Christmas and a Happy New — you and the good times down Ashton Year, Hope you guys enjoy the fes- For Mum Melvina, George and Cottage . All my love, Chrystabel To Mum/Nana Susan tive season, missing you all this year. Callum. Sister Sharon, Spongie, Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year Kim, Travoy and Parker xxx Andrea’s and Lewi. Brother Faron To nana Rosie and Papa Jackie, have Love & Miss U Loads and Latoya. a lovely Xmas. Always thinking of you Eugene, Megan & Cohen Mark xxx To a special God daughter Tiarna Wishing you all a very merry xmas both. Enjoy your mince pies papa. All Julaine, and hope to see you’ll soon. my love granddaughter Chrystabel x To Brothers/Uncles Jeremy & Craig Merry Christmas and a Happy New With love, Kim and Del and their Partners Kaylee & Charlie Year sweetie, hope you have lots Falkland islands. To uncle Brian, Aunty Anita and the Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year of presents and get everything you family, Happy Xmas to you all. All good Love & Miss U Loads wished for. Enjoy your holidays, For Dad and Sandra. Merry xmas and wishes for a happy and healthy new Eugene, Megan & Cohen Mark xxx missing you loads big hugs and a happy new year to you both. year with lots of love from Chrystabel kisses from Auntie Kim, Travoy and Love Kim and Del x To Sisters/Aunties Tracy, Tina, Annie Parker xxx & Kimley and their Partners Julian & For sister Alena, Delroy and Shaylyn. To Uncle Teddy, Aunty Brenda and Deon To Auntie Sandra, Anthony and fam- Sister Cindy, Michael and Bessie on the family. Happy Xmas with all good Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year ily, Ascension. Have a wonderful wishes for the new year. Lots of love Love & Miss U Loads Merry Christmas and a Happy New xmas. from Chrystabel x Eugene, Megan & Cohen Mark xxx Year, Hope you guys enjoy the fes- Love Kim and Del. tive season, missing you all, Travoy, To nana Hazel, aunty Joy and aunty To Nephews/Cousins Kyron & Kade Kim and Parker xxx Special xmas wishes to my mum, Paula. Have a lovely Xmas and a Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year Betty Hopkins. Wishing you a lovely happy new Year, love Chrystabel Love & Miss U Loads To Auntie Glenda and uncle Ceddie, xmas, sorry we couldn’t be home, Eugene, Megan & Cohen Mark xxx Merry Christmas and a Happy New but will see you soon. With love from To Wendy, Eric Henry and family of Year, Hope you guys enjoy the fes- daughter Del and Kim HTH, Happy Xmas to you all. Alayws To Niece/Cousin Tanzi tive season, missing you all, Travoy, thinking about the good times we had. Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year Kim and Parker xxx To Nicky, brother Jason, Jessica and All my love Belle x Love & Miss U Loads — Leah. Brother Austin. Sister kelly, Eugene, Megan & Cohen Mark xxx To my Mum & Dad Alan & Sylvia Fabian, Kyla and Mia. Sister Sarah, To my peach, Miss Rowyn Henry. George, my Sister Julie & Aaron and Leicel and Shanese. Sister Lisa, Happy Xmas. I hope santa brings you To Nana & Papa Yon nephew’s Ethan & Jack & Neice simon and Courtney. Roxanne, lots of presents. I miss you. Don’t Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year Charlie Rae & Craig Ashley, Jaemi and Elyza. forget Aunty love you lots like jelly Love & Miss U Loads Wishing you a wonderful Christmas Merry xmas to you all. With love from tots, Aunty Belle x Eugene, Megan & Cohen Mark xxx & A Happy New Year for 2021, sorry Del and Kim. not there with you’ll this year but To all my family and friends, too many To All of the rest of Our Family & hope you all have a wonderful Christ- To Dad Jeffrey Hopkins. Happy xmas to mention, have a lovely Xmas wish Friends mas will be thinking off you all love & and see you soon. Have a lovely time. I was celebrating home style no mind Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year missing you’ll loads from Sharon & Love Del and Kim. sometime soon I hope. Much love, Love & Miss U Loads Leon on Falkand Islands xxxx Chrystabel Greentree Eugene, Megan & Cohen Mark xxx — To My uncle Nigel & Wendy, uncle Peter & Marion, Auntie Yvonne,

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 Keith Joshua off Longwood Avenue To Nana Lilly Sister’s Enid, Flo, France and Ruthie xx Happy Christmas Dad hope you en- Wishing you a merry Christmas and and their families in the UK. Hope joy it to the full best wishes you all have a wonderful time. Will To Adam and Shayla, Sorry we cannot be with you For the new year be thinking of you all and stay safe. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Will be thinking off you . From June & Nicky. All our love from Sister Fillie and Fam- Year, hope you both have a great From Lesley Heather Latham ily. festive season, from Travoy and Kim Mount Pleasant Falkland Islands. To all my Aunts, Uncles and cousins xx Wishing you all a merry Christmas Merry Christmas and a Happy new Sister Patsy and Family Protiea and and best wishes Year to my sister in law Joyce, brother To Daniel and Kerisha, Cody Samantha and family Sister For the new year in law Brian and family in the UK. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Prudie Martin and Jamie From June & Nicky. Hope you have a wonderful time. Will Year, hope you both enjoy the fes- Not forgetting Darling Sammie be thinking of you all and stay safe. tive season and look forward to the Hope you all have a wonderful To Nadia & Thea All our love from Fillie and Family. new addition. From Travoy, Kim and Christmas Wishing you both a merry Christmas Parker xx Will be thinking off you all at this time and best wishes Merry Christmas and a Happy New off the Year. For the new year Year to my niece Karen, Husband To Luke and Gemma, From Lesley Heather Latham and From June & Nicky. Pete and Zac. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New also Genna wonderful time. Will be thinking of Year, hope you both have a great To Gilly, Patrick & Mario you all and stay safe. festive season, from Travoy, Kim Ivy and Gordon Yon Sybil Williams Wishing you all a merry Christmas All our love from Aunty Fillie and Fam- and Parker xx and Family off Longwood Avenue. and best wishes ily. Christmas wishes to you all For the new year To Craig Williams and family, Have a lovely one From June & Nicky. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Merry Christmas and a Happy New From Lesley Heather Latham Year to my Pen Friend Heather and Year, hope you have a wonderful Falklands Islands. To Mervyn & Val Reynolds husband Mike, friends Doreen, Christmas, from Travoy, Kim and Wishing you both a merry Christmas Serena and Sara, Chris Frost, Karen Parker xx Cavell and Paul Gasteen and best wishes Newton, Mary, Alan and Tyrone Christmas greetings to you both For the new year Anthony, Janet Constantine and all To all our family and friends, Merry have a lovely time From June & Nicky. all my other family and friends in the Christmas and a Happy new year, Lesley & Dencil UK and the rest of the world. Hope from Travoy, Kim and Parker xx Mount Pleasant Falklands To Mum Mavis and Peter you all have a wonderful time. Will — Wishing you all a merry Christmas be thinking of you all and stay safe. Dulcie and Derek Bellord and Jeanie and Glennie out at Blue Hill and best wishes All my love from Fillie. family...... Sylvia and Michael Cripps Christmas Greetings to you both For the new year and family .....Billy and Ethel Thomas Have a good one would have been From Nicky & June. Merry Christmas and Happy New ....Gloria and family ...... Cilla and fam- home to celebrate with you but never — Year to Nephew Colin and Heather ily .....Eddie and Lily Benjamin ...Alan mind. Merry Christmas and Happy New and Coral and Peter, Gavin and and Sandy .....Daphne Smith and Lesley & Dencil Year to my son Donny and Partner Christine, Mark, Jolene and Family on family ...... Matt ,Nadine and Falkland Islands. Karina on Ascension Island, son Ian Ascension Island. Hope you all have girls...... Sandra ,Chris and family in the UK, Daughter Mandy and Son a wonderful time. Will be thinking of ....All in the UK .Wishing them all a Mum Norma and Dad Roger Osborne in-law Denzil on the Falklands. Hope you. Very Happy Christmas and a Healthy Brother Alan and Andrew off Bar- you have a wonderful time. Will be All our love from Aunty Fillie and Fam- and safe 2021 ...From Milly ,Colin racks Square thinking of you all and stay safe. ily. ,Carol and Lucas XXXX. Hope you all have a lovely Christ- All our love from Mum and Family. — mas Sending best wishes to all family and Lucas would like to wish all his lis- Will be thinking off you all . Merry Christmas and Happy new friends on Saint Helena. Thinking teners in The UK .Ascension .The From Tony & Heather Year to my Grandchildren Nicola & about you all. Lots of love from Janet Falklands and here on ST Helena a Falkland Islands her Partner Becky, Julie Rose and and John Suffield in England. Very Happy Christmas and a Healthy — baby Iyla and Annie in the UK, Tina, — and safe 2021 XXXX ... To Mum Hazel, Paula, Joyce, Faron Julian and Tanzi on Ascension Is- Joan Peters would like to wish a Merry & Tris land, Eugene, Megan and Cohen and Christmas & Happy New Year to her To Wendy ,Dennis and Danielle on Wishing you all a merry Christmas Michaela, Simeon, Leighton and sister Joyce, Raymond & Andy The Falkands ...Wishing you,ll A very and best wishes Keniah on the Falkland Islands. Williams, Stedson, Mavis & Jeffrey happy Christmas and a Healthy and For the new year Hope you all have a wonderful time. of Thompsons Wood, Felicity Walters safe 2021 Love from Mum .Colin From June & Nicky. Will be thinking of you all and all other friends & family. Carol and Lucas .XXXXXXXXXXXXX All our love from Nanny Fillie and — To Brother Brian and sister in-law Family. To Uncle Adam and Auntie Shayla, To All our other family and friends Carolyn, Isaac and nana Evelyn Merry Christmas and a Happy New here and over seas .Happy Christ- Wishing you all a merry Christmas Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Hope you both enjoy the fes- mas and a Healthy 2021 ,Thinking of and best wishes Year to my Brother Ray and family, tive season, big hugs, from Parker you all this time of the year ...Love For the new year from Milly ,Colin ,Carol and Lucas From June & Nicky. .XXXXXXXXXXX

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The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 Aunty Doris &uncle cyril Stevens Shaz, Doug and family. Shakara and grandson Jermaine. Merry xmas and all the best for the Aunty mildred Stevens. — new year. Harold, Colin & Sarah Thomas of Grandma & great grandma Molly For a special brother and uncle From Kanisha and Stephen Shakara sandy bay Timm Mickshane and partner Lorelei on the Cedella and Jermaine A very merry Xmas and a happy new Mum & Ray, grandma Hilda Timm and falkland islands year grandad Ray Green Merry Christmas to you both have an To auntie Ann & family From shaz, Doug and family. Aunty Karyn & Uncle Chrissy awesome christmas..see you both auntie lynn & family Brother and Uncle Jeremy really soon(hopefully=ØÞ=ØÞ) love auntie karen & family For mum/nana Betty Hopkins&nicky Son & brother Alistair Timm and best wishes for 2021 Andrew leo & family Sorry we are not there to spend Grandson Tyrell Timm From Kanisha and Stephen Shakara In the uk Xmas with u all but will be thinking of Olivia & family Cedella and Jermaine Jolene and Alan u. And to all our friends and family who Malinda and Neil On Asension From daughter Sharon. Doug. Grand- are to many to mention. Hope you all Merry Christmas and happy new children kim.keeley.Aidan and marley have a wonderful Christmas and a For Nanny Sandra, papa Robert & year to u all in UK. Happy New Year. Love and miss you family From Stephen Kanisha Shakara all. Nanny Gwennie & family of dead- Cedella and Jermaine. For sister Lisa Green, Simon, From wood courtney, Roxanne and girls. Simon, Erica & Blake. Merry Christmas to you all To auntie/ godmother Robyn Bennett, For sister Kelly Hopkins, fabian, . Mia Lola, Adrian, Harry & Morgan Have a fabulous christmas Ricco & family & kyla. Alice, Geoff & Claire. All the best for 2021 love too you all Merry Christmas to you and your fam- For sister Sarah Phillips, lencil Xxxxxxx From Kanisha and Stephen Shakara ily. &shanese. Cedella and Jermaine Hope you all keeping well have a For sister Del Hopkins & kim on Falk- Mum, Dad grandma and grandad smashing festive holiday. lands Dorothy & Patrick Henry. For Papa ray ,Annagail, uncle ryan Loads of love from Shakara Cedella For brother Jason Hopkins &family Sister & aunty Sylvia Fowler and uncle jeremy, Auntie Heather and and Jermaine. Kanisha and Stephen. For Brother Austin Hopkins. And to all our friends and family who Nicole For brother shovone Green are to many to mention. Hope you all Merry Christmas to you all enjoy the For all our family and friends both &shanese. have a wonderful Christmas and a xmas holidays and best wishes for here and overseas From sister Sharon. Doug.kim.keeley. Happy New Year. Love and miss you 2021. Merry Christmas to you all have an Aidan & Marley in UK. all. Love from Kanisha and Stephen awesome time and all the best for From Shakara Cedella and Jermaine the new year Neice skyla Thomas Simon, Erica, & Blake From Kanisha and Stephen Shakara Nephews sean-lee &joey Thomas. Debbie, Stewart, Anika & Brandyn For Mum/nanny Deborah dad/papa Cedella and Jermaine. Merry Xmas and a happy new year Xxxx cedric of bellstone to you all. — Merry christmas to you both love and — From Aunty Sharon and family in uk Mario, Stacey, Lewis and Lea best wishes for 2021.. A merry Christmas to mum & dad- Williams in UK, All best wishes for a From Stephen kanisha and grandchil- Glenda and Peter Corker as well as For dad/papa Jeffrey Hopkins of merry Christmas and new year. dren Shakara Cedella and Jermaine Steve Yon. Happy Christmas to you longwood. Take Care, Love you all from Mum xx all, I know I am far but I always think Merry Xmas and a happy new year — For our special sons/brothers and of you, miss and love you loads. Will From daughter Sharon.Doug. grand- For a special mum melanie caesar & family see you guys in the new year . children kim, keeley, Aidan & marley partner Donny on the falkland is- Rico,Nicole and Allie in UK. lands Ajay, Moira, Sheldon and Ziah I also would like to extend my Christ- Merry Christmas to you both have a Merry Christmas and happy new mas greetings to everyone that For mum Ethel Stevens &sister Alexa great one...unfortunately you couldn’t year to you all. knows me on St Helena, I miss eve- &Freddie. be here to celebrate but have a Thanks for the gifts. ryone, but we’ll see each other soon. Merry Xmas to u all smashing festive holiday anyway From Daddy/papa, Kanisha, and sis- From Doug, Sharon & Family and all the best for 2021. ters/aunties Shakara Cedella and A Merry Christmas to Justin & From Kanisha and Stephen Jermaine Theresa Coleman on Ascension Is- For brother/uncle Ian Stevens on as- land as well, Justin I hope you enjoy cension To The most Amazing nanny in the For a special little grandson/nephew all the desserts and just so you know Merry Xmas and a happy new year world Melanie Caesar and partner ZIAH JOEL PHILLIPS I’m a size 32 again From brother Doug, Sharon and fam- Donny on the falkland islands Happy 1st christmas and a happy ily. We wish you could’ve been here to new year baby boy. Extended greetings to Mr Eric and celebrate xmas with us but although Hope you get loads of pressies Alison Beard out at Pounceys. Jean For r friend faron Thomas & family. we’re miles apart we’re thinking of Love you loads from Green and her family, Miss Maud and Merry Xmas and a happy new year you always. Thanks for all the good- Papa Stevie, Kanisha Shakara Cedella Miss Prudy Francis from Jamestown. guys. ies and presents. and Jermaine I would also like to wish everyone at From Doug, Sharon and family. Merry christmas and happy new the CCC a joyful Christmas and a year(2021) For special Friend/auntie Christianna, Happy New Year! For all our families and friends on st From Granddaughters Cedella and Andrew and bump. helena and around the world. From Alberto on the Falkland Islands Merry Xmas and a healthy 2021 — All r love

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 To Mavis, Caven and Linda George, Happy Xmas nannie Isaac. I wish you Owen Richards, Rhionna Richards To all family and friends here and and Trevor Augustus Nr Half Way. continued good health and happi- & Shara Thomas on island, Leah abroad Wishing you all the best for Merry Christmas and a Happy New ness for the new year. Always think- Cassar, Malcolm Maggott, Elaine & the festive season and hope 2021 Year from your Cousins Donald, ing of you and the good times down Sam Arms, Derek Topplis, Mike will be a better year. Gloria, Mervyn, Patrick, Peter, Trevor, Ashton Cottage . All my love, Harwood, Andrew Dillon, Emma Es- From the Richards clan and Joshua and Families in the UK and Canada Chrystabel sex, Charlotte O’Dean, Mandy boyz. To nana Rosie and Papa Jackie, have Fowler, Johnny & Linda Joshua, — — a lovely Xmas. Always thinking of Robin Richards, Bethany Robinson, Helena, Kurt, Pierre & Pascal Whitney To Brenda, Barry, and Leon Miller in you both. Enjoy your mince pies Nicole Benjamin & Ashley Joshua - Stanley, Falkland Islands Blue Hill, Merry Christmas and a Happy papa. All my love granddaughter abroad. Hope you all have a Wonderful Christ- New Year from your Cousins Donald, Chrystabel x Wish you all a very Merry Christmas mas and a Gloria, Mervyn, Patrick, Peter, Trevor, and all the best for 2021. Peaceful Happy and healthy New and Families in the UK and Canada. To uncle Brian, Aunty Anita and the From Godchildren Leigh, Erica, Year ahead family, Happy Xmas to you all. All Owen, Rieedwaan, Louis Nathaniel Love and miss you all loads xoxoxox — good wishes for a happy and healthy & Lexus Rydall. From:- Mum/Nanny, Tiffany & Chris To Gilly, Brian Stroud, and Family in new year with lots of love from Stasia & Aidan, Kurt and Chay, Louisa Blue Hill. Merry Christmas and Happy Chrystabel x For mummy, daddy, all the nanny’s, & Theo. New Year from Cousins Donald, Papa’s, aunties, uncles & cousins Gloria, Mervyn, Patrick, Peter, Trevor, To Uncle Teddy, Aunty Brenda and here and overseas. Darren, Lucille & Ruby - Stanley, Falk- and Families in the UK and Canada. the family. Happy Xmas with all good Merry Christmas and a happy New land Islands — wishes for the new year. Lots of Year. Hope you all have a Wonderful Christ- To Claddy and Pat Duncan and Fam- love from Chrystabel x Thank you for all our goodies. mas and a ily in Jamestown, Merry Christmas From Louis Nathaniel & Lexus Rydall Peaceful Happy and healthy New and a Happy New Year from your To nana Hazel, aunty Joy and aunty Year ahead cousins, Donald, Gloria, Mervyn, Paula. Have a lovely Xmas and a For all my family at home especially Love and miss you all loads xoxoxox Patrick, Peter, Trevor, and Families in happy new Year, love Chrystabel Son Rieedwaan, mum Carolyn, Eric, From:- Mum/Nanny, Tiffany & Chris the UK and Canada. sister Erica, Rick, brother Owen, Stasia & Aidan, Kurt and Chay, Louisa — To Wendy, Eric Henry and family of nephews Louis & Lexus. & Theo To: Marcel Duncan and Family in Half HTH, Happy Xmas to you all. Alayws Cousins Robin, Emma-Jane and Isla Tree Hallow. Merry Christmas and a thinking about the good times we in Bristol UK, Auntie Elaine & Uncle Alex, Tiphanie & Charlotte - Stanley, Happy New Year from Cousins had. All my love Belle x Sam on Ascension Island, my dear- Falkland Islands Donald, Gloria, Mervyn, Patrick, Pe- est family, friends, professionals and Hope you all have a Wonderful Christ- ter, Trevor, and Families in UK and To my peach, Miss Rowyn Henry. members of the community here and mas and a Canada. Happy Xmas. I hope santa brings you overseas who have supported and Peaceful Happy and healthy New — lots of presents. I miss you. Don’t still continue to walk my journey to Year ahead For aunty June and Nicky on the Falk- forget Aunty love you lots like jelly recovery with me (it’s to many of Love and miss you all loads xoxoxox land islands, Merry Xmas and a happy tots, Aunty Belle x you to mention but you know who From:- Mum/Nanny, Tiffany & Chris new year lots of love from you are) Stasia & Aidan, Kurt and Chay, Louisa Chrystabel xx To all my family and friends, too many Wishing you all a very Happy Christ- & Theo to mention, have a lovely Xmas wish mas and a Happy and Healthy 2021. To cousin Chrissie Isaac in London, I was celebrating home style no mind From Leigh Andrew & Delrae - UK Happy Xmas to you, have a lovely sometime soon I hope. Much love, Hope you have a Wonderful Christ- time with love from Chrystabel xx Chrystabel Greentree Belated Birthday wishes to our pre- mas and a — cious and beautiful angel Isla Erin in Peaceful Happy and healthy New To my cousins Rachel, Kyla and Alex, For our special family in the Bristol Bristol UK who celebrated her 3rd Year ahead have a lovely Xmas. Miss you all. Have UK Robin, Emma-Jane and Isla Erin birthday on Tuesday. Stay Safe - Love and miss you loads a wonderful time, all my love Wish you all a very merry Christmas Hope you had a day filled with fun & From:- Mum & all the family Chrystabel xx and a happy and healthy 2021. laughter with lots of presents. — Love & miss you all loads and thanks Will talk to you soon again. Brother Eddie & Beatie – UK Happy Xmas to my mum Carolyn, and for everything. Love and miss you loads Hope you have a Wonderful Christ- dad brianny boy have a lovely time, Love Auntie Carolyn, Cousins Leigh, From Auntie Carolyn and all the cous- mas and a third year running now. No mind us Erica, Owen, Rieedwaan, Louis ins and big hugs & kisses from Louis Peaceful Happy and healthy New be back together again soon. Love Nathaniel & Lexus Rydall. & Lexus xx Year ahead and miss you always, your daughter Stay Safe - Love and miss you loads Chrystabel x For Dylan-Rai Sim in the UK From:- Sisters June & Doris and the For Godparents Shelia & Nigel Who’s celebrating her 1st Christmas rest of the family Happy Xmas to my brother Isaac Stevens, Rosie Mittens, Shirley Hope you have a super duper Christ- Greentree. Wish I was home to help Robinson, Claire Duncan, Janet Es- mas with lots of presents. — put the lights and decorations up. sex, Stuart Richards, Diana Stroud, Love you loads For auntie Nicola and cousins Party up Georgie! Love you always, Sophie Peters, Candice Thomas, From Auntie XX chynna and Tristan sister Belle x oh Happy Xmas to Mabel In the uk. Merry Christmas to you all and Polly too ha ha ha Have a fantastic festive holiday From Kanisha and Stephen Shakara Cedella and Jermaine

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 For daughter/sister Nicola Crowie SASKIA Merry Christmas and a happy New Have a good one, will be thinking of and grandchildren chynna and year you all Tristan DARREN WADE [FI] From Shavone and Shanese in the All our love & Best Wishes Happy Christmas to you all Have a MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW UK x From fabulous christmas. Wish you YEAR Merry Christmas to all our friends and Tessa, Jerome & Tyrone couldve been here to celebrate it with FROM NICK,MARA, NICOLE AND family and happy new year. xxxxxxxxxx us but send all pur Love and best SASKIA From Shavone and Shanese in the wishes to you all for the new year. UK x To – Niece Kirsty & Ryan and my our From mum ,dad and brothers back ALL FAMILY & FRIENDS OVERSEAS — little Angel Aria Louise, Nephew here on st helena. MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW To my sisters Mavis, Sylvia, Patricia Corey and Louanne & Nephew Chad YEAR and Dorothy and their families in the in the UK To all our sisters brothers aunties FROM NICK,MARA, NICOLE AND UK wishing them all Merry Christmas Wishing you a very happy Christ- and uncles and the rest of our family SASKIA and a Happy Healthy 2021 with mas and a Happy New Year. and friends both here and overseas — God’s blessing Hope you all will have a Awesome Seasons greeting to all and all the Happy Christmas mum Norma and All our love and best wishes. xmas! best for 2021 dad Roger Osborne. Alan and from Stay safe Love and best wishes from sandra, Andrew Osborne of barracks Sister Maggie & Desmond Thinking of you all robert and sons of Deadwood. Square and renae and leona colomen All our love & Best Wishes — of levlewood happy Christmas to you To Edith Butler and family, Pam & From TO all and a peaceful New year all our Steve Brown & family in the UK and Tessa, Jerome & Tyrone JOLENE ,WALLY AND BABY love marina. Hector. Chrissy and fam- to all other family and friends on St Xxxxxxxxxxx JAKE[UK] ily and Holly sutherland. Many thanks Helena and wherever you are MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW marina around the world To Daughter Cheryl & Robert, Son YEAR — Carl, grandson Mario & Shelley & FROM MARA,NICK, NICOLE AND To mum Betty Hopkins and Nicky Merry Christmas and a Happy, Nephews Robert & Sefton & Carly SASKIA Sis Sarah, leciel and Shanise Healthy 2021 with God’s blessing. and Louisa on Ascension Island Sis Kelly, Fabian, Kyla and Mia Love & best wishes. Granddaughter Kirsty & Ryan and DANIELLE, MIKE, BECCA & MIKE JNR Sis Lisa and Family from our special great granddaughter Aria [FLORIDA] Bro Jason, Jessica and Leah Desmond, Maggie & Family. Louise, Nephews Chad, Corey & MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW Bro Austin — Louanne in the UK YEAR Merry Christmas and Happy New Mum & Dad, Brenda & Merry Xmas & a Happy New Year to FROM MARA,NICK, NICOLE AND Year Linton, Nephew Ross Leo in UK, you all. SASKIA to you all Aunties, Uncles, Cousins and other Wishing you all was here with us at Love and miss you loads relatives at home and overseas. this festive season, thinking of you From Shavone and Shanese in the My Aunties, Uncles, Cousins & other all, stay safe. With Love; AUNTIE SUE & UNCLE uk x relatives at home and overseas From Mum/Nanny/Aunty Daphne, MIKE[FALKLANDS] Dawn & Keith, Lynette & Jeff, Kaitlyn Dad/Popa/Uncle Peter & Bessie MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW To my daughter Skyla Thomas & Lathen, Bobby & Cindy Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx YEAR Merry Christmas and Happy New Erika, Anders & Regan FROM MARA,NICK, NICOLE AND year Walter, Lindsay & family To great friends in the UK – Mark SASKIA Love from Dad Shavone in the UK x Justine, Olly & family ‘Squid’ Yon , Tim Rich and Waynie Hope you all have a merry xmas and Fowler & family JADE STEVENS[UK] To my mum Lisa and dad George, a happy new year. Hope that 2021 Wishing you all a good xmas and a MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW auntie cindy and unc Mark, Unc will be more brighter and more posi- happy New year! YEAR stewie tive. Best wishes from Tony Foot at Wishing you all were here LOVE UNCLE NICK, MARA, NICOLE And nanny’s June and Gladys. MPA, Falkland Islands. Loads of Love to you all & stay safe & SASKIA Happy New Year — From Tessa & Boys xxx · Miss you loads “We wish all our family and friends a JULIE & STEFAN YON [UK] From Shanese x very Merry Christmas and a pros- To Uncle Dale, Aunty Tanya, MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW perous New Year” from Edith and Rebecca & Lilly Grace YEAR To Bertina, keegan, tashon, roxy and Nigel Dollery and Moma Dottie Wishing you all a good xmas and a FROM NICK,MARA, NICOLE AND bump. Williams; happy New year! SASKIA Roland Crowie and Sherilee — Have a good one! Derril Crowie and Marteka To -Sisiter Cheryl & Robert, brother Love you loads NIGEL, CYNTHIA & SASHA[FI] Terrence (Terry rocker) Carly, Mario & Shelley, Robert & Carly, From Jerome, Tyrone & Tessa xxx MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW Sanjay and Andrea Sefton & Louisa & my Great friends YEAR Rhez Crowie and Heidi Julie, Darren & Rhiann & Shaunie To Sister Doreen, Bob, Lisa and fami- FROM NICK,MARA, NICOLE AND Shakira and Hallie jade Scipio on Ascension Island lies in the UK SASKIA Chelsea Fuller Wishing you all a lovely xmas & a And to the rest of our friends (to Wishing you all a very Merry Xmas & Happy New year. TIM & JAN MILLER [FI] many to mention). a prosperous New Year! Thinking of you all, Stay Safe. MERRY XMAS & A HAPPY NEW from YEAR Daphne, Peter, Mandy, Tessa, FROM NICK,MARA, NICOLE AND Jerome & Tyrone xxxx

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 Mum Veronica and Jeffrey. Have a safe Christmas & all the best Hailey,Sherika & Kylishyanne Aunty Anthony & Damien have a nice Barry, Lauraine and Kylie-Marie Henry for 2021 Maureen& Family, Family Friends Christmas love from Brother Ricky & Martin, Gilly and Danielle Fowler Lots of Love From Work mates here& over seas Greet- Paula xxx Freddy and Carol Green Roy, Coral, Raeanne and Adele ings Takecare Love youll Pammyroly Samantha, Nicky and Holly Leo Xxxxx Happy Christmas to Patsy & Alan Chrissy and Michelle Clingham — Happy 8Oth Birthday 22/12 Bennett of 11 Steps Jamestown,(Not “Wishing all our friends and family To, our Mum ShirleyThomas of The forgetting Cinnamon & Sox) With love Wendy and Geoffrey Benjamin on island a Merry Christmas and a Briars Happy Birthday Where have from Paula, Ricky, Zara & Family xx Peter and Jean Fowler Happy New Year! Warm wishes all the Years gone Thank you for Sharon and Darrin Henry from the travelling Vikings Edward your love care & being their for us Seasons Greetings to Aunty Olive, Clare and Eric & Helena” Greetings & Happy xmas Mum From Rexie & All other Family & Friends to Lawson and Carol — your Children Pammyroly. Larry, many to mention but you know who Merry Christmas and a happy new Valerie Shu &Kerry, Inlaws you all are. Have a lovely time Love We were disappointed we couldn’t year to: grandkids & gr8 grankids from Paula & Ricky & Zara & Family spend Christmas together this year Nanny Iona Lawrence xxx You all enjoy your Christmas All the Brother Jamie on Ascension Island — best for 2021 hope it will be a better Auntie Julie, Uncle Peter, Charlee- Please wish all my family and friends To Linda Young & Family of the Brairs year. Paige and Nathan a Merry Christmas and A Happy and Seasons Greetings & God’s Bless- Hope to see you all next year Tiffany, Craig and Kelton Safe New Year especially Mum Lulu ings for a Wonderful Christmas With Love from Auntie Pam and Uncle Eric and Jenny Rose, Larry, Val and Merv Love from Paula & Ricky & Zara & Peter, Wendy and Shane Rebecca and Lee Reynolds with lots of love from Family xxx Laura, Barry and Harper Delma, Laura, Dan and Charlie all in — Auntie Sylvia, Uncle Leon and LeRoy Helston, Cornwall . To All Our Customers at Brown’s We would like to send xmas greet- Auntie Heather and family Video Library thank you for your val- ings to the following people Zoe and Nicky George — ued custom throughout the year may Sexton & Barbara Yon Sarah, Anthony and boys merry Christmas & a happy new you all have a Very Happy Christ- Gillian, Cyril, Kerry, David & Clifton Uncle Ray Hudson year to: mas & Prosperous New Year Love Dencil, Emerald, Clayton, Kerry & Wishing you all a very merry Christ- our mum & dad, Jackie & Rosie Paula, Ricky Danielle, Zara & their kameli, Sarah, Andrew & family mas and all best wishes for the new Richards of H.T.H families xxx Sister D Susan, Sammy & Tracey year, lots of love from April, Julian uncle Edwin & aunty Joan Richards Kimley, Dion, Karon & Kade and Ariana and not forgetting Cleo in & family of new ground Merry Xmas to Wonderful Sister Jeremy & Kayleigh Portsmouth, UK sisters Deborah Francis & Cecily Danielle Deon & Nephew Ryden Al- Craig & Charlie-Ray Crowie & their families exander love from Zara John-Ross Claris, Donny, Jean-Paul, Jean Claudie Merry Christmas and a happy new brother Faron Crowie & Vycki, Christian & Zoe xxx Kay & Godfrey year to: Jill, Merill & Cheyenne Mum Ann and Richard on Ascension & to all our family & friends who we Merry Xmas to our cousin Ryden Al- Karen, Leon, Shane, Roberta & Island haven’t mention. exander we miss & love you lots from Allegra Brother Conrad, Tina, Rhiann and wishing you all the very best at Vycki Christian & Zoe xx Lee, Rebecca Breckin Christmas & the new year Jeremy & Belinda Nan Florie and Georgie hope you all have a good one & en- Happy Christmas Uncle Damien & Craig, Kerry & Family Linda, Derek and family joy every moment. Nicola love from Zara John-Ross & Shelley, Clayton, Ashlie, Jay-Tee, Hugh, June and family Thinking of you all the kiddies xx Harvey & Parker Winnie, Paddy and family all our love from James, Laurie & family Wishing you all a very merry Christ- Colin, Virginia & family Merry Christmas to Patsy & Alan have Joan & Edwin & family mas and all best wishes for the new — a great one love from Zara, John- Auntie Molly & Family year, lots of love from Julian, April Sending Christmas Wishes to A Very Ross Vycki Christian & Zoe xxx Tina, Julian & Tanzi and Ariana in Portsmouth, UK Special Daughter Danielle & Partner Karen & Keith Brisden — Deon hope you both have a very Happy Christmas to Auntie Connie & Sybil Peters Enjoy da fFestive Holidays.Merry Happy Christmas & A Prosperous Anthony love from Zara, John-Ross David Thomas Xmas & Happy Prosperous Healthy New Year Love & Miss You, All our & Kids xx In the UK 2021 Husband Neil @MPA Falkland Love from Mum & Dad xxx Bramwell & Sylvia Thomas Islands Sons Stefun & Christo Inlaws Merry Xmas to Nanny Angie & Papa Nellie, Neil & family & Grandkids in Oxfordshire UK Son Christmas Wishes To A Very Special Gavie Auntie Chelsea & family miss Michelle, Marvin, Rachael & Micah Juan Cecilia & Keria-Abigail in Chile Grandson Ryden hope you will have u all love from Christian Vycki & Zoe Roxanne, Jack, Aiyana & Juliana Mum Shirley . Bro Shu, Tracey, Tyler a Fantastic Christmas & Enjoy all xxx Annie Kay Shanice& James, Gemma,Meshara your presents & have lots of fun. Patrick, Kozell & Charlie Matt &Skai Bro Larry Pam Amy & Dan, Lots of love, big hugs & kisses from Louanne, Corey, Nathaniel & Jessica Sis Val Eddy&Zejaye. Sis Kerry& Nanny Paula & Papa Ricky xxx Luke & Corey Gene Janet Evans & family,Val In the Falkland’s Phillips& Family Emma, Andrew& Seasons Greetings to Sister Connie, Christopher & Hazel Family, God Daughters Debbyanne & Chrissy Eugene, Megan & Cohen And to the rest of the family & friends

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 Merry Xmas to Auntie Tracy, Ryan & To Nanny Joycie, Papa Aubery, Un- To Mum and brother Jeffrey Brother Paul, Ewelina & family Lucas John love to u all xxx cle Leon& Jamal Merry xmas and good health for 2021 Aunty Pam, Uncle Kev & family Auntie Linda & Uncle Sam All the best ,lauraine, Barry and Aunty Lynda & Donald Merry Christmas to Linda darlings & Merry Christmas and a Happy New Kylie- Marie. Joyce & Neil Johnson family thanks for all you do for us Year Billy, Ivy, Scott & Marija hugs & kisses love from Zara & Fam- Love and miss you all — Tim, Mandy & family ily xx Hugs and Kisses from Kieran, Kyle, Christmas greeting to a wonderful Trudi Gough & family Kian & Khloe-Rose Dad & papa George Henry of Ropery Marina & Hector Merry Christmas to my Godparents Field, Wishing you all a safe & happy Christ- & their families Linda darlings, Tracy To all of our Family and friends here Alex, Leeanne & AJ mas from Andrew, Emma, Jordan & Greentree, Edith, Tara Dutch, and overseas Ted, Jennifer, Tyran & Ashley Thea in Winchester UK. Soraye, Alan, Derek, Damien lots of Merry Christmas and a Happy New Boysie Alison & Pammie, love from Vycki Elizabeth xxx Year from Ian, Gavie, & the 4K’s Coral, Keith & family For Samantha, Errol & family Connie, Keith & family Krystal & Shelby Merry Xmas to my Godparents & — Pedro Young hoping you all will have Christine & Gavin all on Ascension, their Families Rexie, Damien, Laura, To our Son Damien, Melissa and a wonderful Christmas with love & wishing you a very merry christmas Ashley Rochelle lots of love from Jkwon on the Falklands, best wishes for the New Year with & best wishes for 2021 Christian John Ross xxx Wishing them a very Happy Xmas love from Andrew, Emma, Jordan and From Andrew, Emma, Jordan and and a Healthy New Year, Thea. Thea Merry Christmas to Auntie Olive love Sorry youll can’t be with us again & miss u from Zara & Family xxx this xmas, but hope to see you all in Wishing our wonderful Mum & Nan — 2021 all goes well. Malvina Clifford To our Mum Felicity Thomas Merry Xmas to all my Godchildren Will be thinking of you’ll as always Sister Bridget, Cyril, Craig & Sherell Linda, Brian and Jessica Donny and Christo Blake, Laila Marie, Caleb Love and best wishes for xmas and Brother Brian, Wonnie & family Karina James Oneal, love & miss ull xxx new year Uncle Clive & Patsy Gussie and Cilla From Mum, Dad and Sister Kylie- Uncle Norman & Pat Jack and Ian Merry Christmas to Donna & Family Marie. Moe, Audrey & family Jolene, Robert and Hollie from our house to you house xxx Uncle Larry Clifford Have a wonderful Xmas and New To Sister Joy, Clarence,Curtis and Aunty Catherine, Patrick & family Year xxx Vycki would like to wish her family Zoe on the Falklands, Aunty Iris & family & friends happy holidays thanks for Wishing you all a very merry xmas Uncle Derek, Dottie & family Noleen, Deon, Louie Mark and all the cards & gifts miss u all xxx and a Healthy 2021. Uncle Arthur & family Tommy James Thanks & Kind Regards Hope to see you’ll for the next one George & Lily, Roger, Martin & John Nicola and Becky Paula & Family xxx Best wishes from wishing you all a very happy Christ- Natalie, Jason, Katelyn, Jaymie — Lauraine, Barry and Kylie-Marie. mas and a happy healthy New year Grace and Harley Rae merry Christmas & a happy new all our love Andrew, Emma Jordan Missing you all so much. Have a year to: Cody, Weston and Jkwon on the and Thea. lovely Xmas and a Happy New Brother warren Benjamin & Susie Falklands Year. Timm & family of ladder hill Enjoy your xmas Nanny Jean, Dane & Theodore of Sister Cathy Benjamin of new From auntie lauraine, uncle Barry Cow Path Happy Birthday to our darling daugh- ground and Kylie. Jean, Renny & Del of Levelwood ter Noleen Fowler for the 1st Janu- wishing you all a merry Christmas & Reggie & Mimmie of Ropery Field ary and Grandson Tommy James for a happy new year Barbie, Robert & girls of Jamestown the 5th January xxx from sister Debs & brother Shane To Sister Wendy, Peter and Shane Christina Henry & Billy of Bottom Brother Ricky, Wendy,Kilroy and Woods — Thomas Herbert & Shirley of Bottom Woods To a special aunt and sister Edie But- All in the UK, wishing you all a happy Pamela & Jimmy Joshua of Cow Path ler, wishing you a merry Christmas and safe xmas Annette, Leon, Natalie, Bradley & &a happy new year. And a Healthy 2021 Stephen of Ropery Field Love Love and best wishes from lauraine, Undri, Deana & family Debs Picky brother Raymond Phyliss Barry and Kylie-Marie. Debra & Brian Phillips, Kelsi-Rae, Ava, & the rest of the family. Marie-Jean & the rest of the family of Bottom Woods Merry Christmas & a Happy New To brother Martin , Gilly and Danielle Simeon Thomas of New Ground Year to brother Andrew Karen & Merry xmas and good health for Wishing you all a very happy Christ- Brendan, Sylvia & Simon, Trisha, 2021 mas and a happy new year from Dorothy & Jimmy, Mavis & Henry, Best wishes , lauraine, Barry and Andrew, Emma and family xx Ade Margot Matthew & Teah & the Kylie-Marie. rest of the family in the UK. Thinking Brother Ian, Rosina & family of you all. Sister Wendy, Raymond & family From Debs Picky Raymond Phyliss & all of the family here in St Helena. —

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 To Joyce and Geoff Hope you enjoy yourself girlie Xxxxxxxxx so many to mention but we think of Gordon and Mandy Love and missing you loads — you all. Cilla, Nigel, and family From sister Karis To a special and wonderful Have A lovely time everyone. Enjoy Tich, Dinah and family Xxxxxxxxxx daughtersister and aunt karis and we pray for a better year ahead. Ian, Fiona and family Coleman and partner Austin of Love from Bea & Eddie in Surrey UK. Have a really lovely Xmas and New To a wonderful brother Shane sodexo mpa Falkland Islands Merry Year xxx Merry Christmas and a happy new Xmas to u both have a smashing 2021 Merry Christmas and A year. wish u both could be here will be Healthy Happy Prosperous New Year To Angela and Glen Hope you have a great one bro. thinking of u all our love mum dad to the following people: Nanny Eileen and family Love and missing you loads brother Shane sister Gemma and Brother Rodney Buckley & Family. Mandy, David, Yordie and partner From sister Karis nephew kaiden. Sister Doris Williams. Derek and Karen Xxxxxxxxxx Sister June Plato and family. Papa Coolie and Helen For two special and wonderful sis- Sister Iris Buckley Debbie and Roddy To my special nephew Kaiden ters and aunties patsy manvell Dan- Have a lovely time all of you. Enjoy Douglas and Rose Merry Christmas sweetie iel Anita and Harvey in London and and take care with love from Bro Lionel, Joanne and TJay Hope you have lots of fun and lindy George and family in Luton Eddie & Bea. xxxxx Maisie and family pressie merry Xmas to u all have a smashing Dulcie, Mandy and Joey Love and missing you loads 2021 wish u all could be here will be Wishing the following Family & John and Mike Jervois From Auntie Bubba & uncle piegeon thinking of you all from sister friends a Very Merry Christmas & A Melanie, Victoria, Venus and part- Xxxxxxxx Rosemarie Johnny Shane Gemma Prosperous Healthy New Year ner and kaiden. Alistair, Elaine & Dontaie Buckley Tara, Tom, Leo and Laura To my wonderful nieces Cataylea — Karl, Kamella & Ellias Buckley Nicola Constantine and family and Jenna Sending Special Christmas Wishes Stasia & Aiden Plato Tina Thomas and Sandra and fami- Merry Christmas and a happy new to my Daughter Belinda & Kurt Plato lies year Schmeichel Henry on The Falkland Chay, Louisa & Theo Plato Aunty Fred and family Hope you both have a wonderful time Islands. Do hope you both will have Ann & Campbell Buckley Uncle Trevor and Aunty Pat Love and missing you loads a lovely Christmas. Blessings and Deborah Williams of Coffee Grove Uncle Colin, Sabrina and Oscar From Auntie karis Love for a better 2021. Love and Miss Colin & Rex Doggie Emma J and Jayden Xxxxxxxxx you both Mum & Eddie. xxxx And all other family & friends. Have Tina, Julian and Tansie a great time with love from Eddie B Kimberley and family To a wonderful mum & dad To My Dearest Loving Brother & Bea in Surrey UK. Jeremy and partner Pennell & Diana Belfred & Gladys and Sister Fay & Annie and partner Merry Christmas and a happy new Carl Thomas. Sister Cilla & Robbie. Wishing Merry Christmas and a Tracey and Craig year. Bro Stevie. Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to Sons Cruyff & We wish you all a lovely Christmas Hope you both have a wonderful time prosperous and healthy New Year. Jaie-Jaie Buckley and Martin Henry and a Happy New Year from Denzil Love son Austin Sending love from Sis Bea & Eddie. & Kerry. Have a great time. Love and and Mandy Xxxxx xxx Miss you all from Dad & Bea xxxx

Karen and Keith Brinsden To my brother Theodore & Sheree Merry Christmas and blessings and Hugs & Kisses For a lovely Christ- Julie Rose, Kemo and darling niece Nephews Liam & Connor good health for a Prosperous New mas to Grandsons Jolan, Kalem & Iyla Felicity Merry Christmas and a happy new Year to the following Family & Maison Henry. Also granddaughter Have a lovely Christmas and New year to you all Friends. Charlie Jade. Miss you all. Bless- Year with love from Denzil and From brother & Uncle Austin Delray, Dale, Skyler & Brydon. ings and lots of love from Papa Eddie Mandy Xxxxxx Winnie, Nicky, Lacosta, Laufia & Koa & Nanny Bea xxxx — McDaniel. To my wonderful mum and dad To my sister Sharon & Gavin Stacey, Ashley, Ziontai & Ziyah on Merry Christmas & A Healthy New Rosemarie & Johhny Nephew Callum Ascension Island. Year to All the Staff and Voluntary Merry Christmas and A happy new Merry Christmas and a happy new Mandy Plato & Elaine & Sam Arms Producers at saintFM who work so year. year to you all on Ascension Island. hard to keep people like us con- Hope you have a wonderful time. From brother & uncle Austin Lawrence family of Rosemary Field nected to home. It’s been such a Love and missing you both. Xxxxxx June & Fred Henry of Young’s Val- difficult year being so far away from From daughter Karis ley. home. Thank you all. Good Luck & Xxxxxxxxx To the rest of our family and friends Uncle Cedie & Glenda. Love for the year ahead. Too many too mention Cavell & Paul Gasteen & Sybil From Bea & Eddie Buckley in Sur- To a wonderful sister Gemma Merry Christmas and a happy new Williams of Longwood Avenue. rey UK. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all Charmaine & Rob Scipio. year. All the best for 2021 KJ & Alison — From Austin & Karis Colin & Debbie Peters of Seales Nana June, Papa Fred, Martina, Dylan Corner. & Ebony, Auntie Tanya & Shaun, Nola Henry. Kenickie & The Clan at The Boot And to all other family & friends wher- Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. ever you all are in the world don’t Love and miss you all feel disheartened if you haven’t been From Schmeichel & Belinda xx named individually. There is always

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 23 Nana Eileen, Dad Paul, Uncle Mark & — Christmas and a happy and healthy Ms Melvina Clifford Auntie Darta, Uncle Brian & Family, To mum Betty Hopkins and Nicky year 2021. Thinking of you lots at Bridget, Cyril, Craig & Chantelle Aunty Joy & Dave(UK) Sis Sarah, leciel and Shanise this time and missing you. Stay safe Have a wonderful Christmas Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. Sis Kelly, Fabian, Kyla and Mia and god bless. Love from Mum, Dad, Love Brian, Wonda & Family From Schmeichel & Belinda xx Sis Lisa and Family papa and nanny xxx. Bro Jason, Jessica and Leah On the Falklands Mum & Eddie (UK) Bro Austin Season’s greetings to Jeffrey, Jean, To my Wonderful Daughters Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Sonia, Alex, Stacey, Alroy and family Fiona, Paul & Nathan Love and miss you all Year in the UK, not forgetting Candice, Nikita, Nathan, Josh & Tyrone From Schmeichel & Belinda xx to you all Marion and partners. Thinking of you Loving Friend Brian Clifford Love and miss you loads all and hope that you have a happy Have a Wonderful Christmas Julie, Julian & Jayann, Aunty Glenda From Shavone and Shanese in the Christmas and a healthy, bright new Love and miss you loads! & Uncle Chris – all at Guinea Grass uk x year ahead. Love from Pat, Trish and Love Mum, Cody, Kurtis & Annalise Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. boys xx Love and miss you all To my daughter Skyla Thomas Nicky Williams, June& Perry Henry From Schmeichel & Belinda xx Merry Christmas and Happy New To all of our other families, godchil- Merry Xmas! Lots of Love year dren and friends here and overseas, Auntie Wonda & Family Stacey, Shane & Cruz and the rest Love from Dad Shavone in the UK x too many to mention but you know of the Dubbs Family who you are. Sorry about cards if UK Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. To my mum Lisa and dad George, all not received, Christmas popped Brother Harold Thomas, Joan, Love and miss you all auntie cindy and unc Mark, Unc on me too quick this year and of Andrew & Friend From Schmeichel & Belinda xx stewie course, fighting against time. Think- Brother Barry Thomas, Tina & And nanny’s June and Gladys. ing of you all, enjoy the festive sea- Frankie Jae Peter & Auntry Lawrence & Ziggy, Happy New Year son, and all good wishes for a happy Have a Merry Christmas, Take Care, Peter & Doreen Thorpe & Family, Miss you loads and healthy 2021. Love & God’s Stay Safe! Sylvia Buckley, Uncle Cedie, Aunty From Shanese x blessings from Pat/Trish, Patrick and Lots of Love Sister Wonda & Family Glenda & Family boys xxx Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. To Bertina, keegan, tashon, roxy and Mel & Keith Addlegate, From Schmeichel & Belinda xx bump. To all of my staff and pupils at St Lorraine Henry, Darren Henry and Roland Crowie and Sherilee Pauls Primary School, PTA members, Family Dad David & Angie, Jerrylee, Derril Crowie and Marteka all in the Education Directorate. If I Michelle & Rodney, Danielle & Friend Chantelle, William, Taeshon & Danica Terrence (Terry rocker) missed a card this year, sorry about & Tally Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. Sanjay and Andrea that but I know you will understand. Happy Xmas to you all, Stay Safe Love and miss you all Rhez Crowie and Heidi Thanks for all of your support over Lots of Love Auntie Wonda & Family From Schmeichel & Belinda xx Shakira and Hallie jade the year, have a well-deserved Chelsea Fuller break! Wishing you all a merry Christ- On Ascension Sarah, Tippy, Scott & Oscar And to the rest of our friends (to mas and a happy, healthy, prosper- Brother Percy Thomas Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. many to mention). ous new year. Looking forward to Have a Wonderful Christmas Love and miss you all Merry Christmas and a happy New 2021! Take care, love Mrs W xx Love Sister Wonda & Family xxx From Schmeichel & Belinda xx year From Shavone and Shanese in the — Clare and Stuart Grey, Shirelle, Ian, Kaia & Chase (Ascen- UK x On St Helena Celia, Darren and Jorden Reynolds, sion Island) To Son Kurtis & Annalise, Son Cody Kelly, Myles, Wyatt & Myla Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. Merry Christmas to all our friends & Brooklyn Have a wonderful Christmas Love and miss you all and family and happy new year. Have a wonderful Christmas! Love Auntie Wonda & Family From Schmeichel & Belinda xx From Shavone and Shanese in the Lots of Love Mum xxx UK x To Granddad Fred/Sammy Crowie, Jo, Wally & Jake (UK) — Sisters Ethel & Brian, Joan Thomas & Family in the UK Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. Mum, Dad, Larry & Vilma Johnson of Hazel & Family Happy Christmas and prosperous Love and miss you all Two Gun Saddle, brother Jeffrey, Mavis & Peter New Year! From Schmeichel & Belinda xx Karen and girls in the UK, brothers Anita, Stay Safe, Love and Miss you Loads! Richard and Paul in UK, wishing you Merry Christmas & A Happy New Love Winnie, Annalise & Kurtis xxx Annie Essex & David (UK) all a happy Christmas, enjoy what Year! Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. you can and hope that you will have Love Sister Wonda & Family Love and miss you all a Happy, healthy year in 2021, Take To Auntie Sylvia Henry, Uncle Shaun From Schmeichel & Belinda xx care and god bless. To Derek & Family & Family, Love from Tricia, Pat and boys xxxx Adam & Emma Auntie Margie and Uncle Stanley & Mum & Billy, Consuella, Uncle Simon Ricky Thomas Family, & Roberta, Auntie Charlane & Oshay Son Liam and Taylor in the Uk and Maria & Girls Auntie Maureen and Uncle Richard (Falkland Islands) son Andrew and Kylie on the Falk- Merry Xmas Stone & Family, Merry Xmas & A Happy New Year. land’s. Wishing you all a Merry Love Auntie Wonda & Family Have a blessed Christmas and Lots of love Happy New Year! From Schmeichel & Belinda xx Love Winnie, Annalise & Kurtis xxx

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 24 THANK YOU FROM THE CANCER SUPPORT & AWARENESS CHARITY COMMITTEE

Thank you to the populace of our Island Community for the overwhelming support you have given throughout the year to this Charity, and in particular, the support you gave to the Programme of Events organised by the Committee, and others, for this LJĞĂƌ͛ƐDŽŶƚŚ of Awareness and Fund ZĂŝƐŝŶŐ͘͟dŚĞƌĞĂƌĞĨĂƌƚŽŽŵĂŶLJŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐƚŽƉĞƌƐŽŶĂůŝƐĞŽƵƌƚŚĂŶŬƐǀŝĂƚŚĞDĞĚŝĂ͘ZĞŐĂƌĚůĞƐƐ͕ your presence, time given, helping hands assistance, donations of cakes, items for raffles etc, and your generous financial giving are greatly appreciated.

However, FOR THE GRAND FINALE ʹ CARNIVAL DAY Thank you to:- x Port Control/Customs for making the area on the wharf available for the venue x ^ŽůŽŵŽŶΘŽWůĐ͛ƐƐƵƉƉort group for preparing the venue and the aftermath dismantling x /ƐĂĂĐ͛ƐŽŶƚƌĂĐƚŽƌƐĨŽƌƚŚĞŝŵƉƌĞƐƐŝǀĞǁĞůĐŽŵŝŶŐƌĐŚǁĂLJ x Colin Peters, for providing music throughout the day. x Melvyn Benjamin, for the Parade Head Float and music, together with Miss St Helena and her entourage of Miss St Helena Contestants, and Dustin with the rear float. x Sara and her Sumba Dancers and Dustin and his dancers for their fantastic dance routines; x the Judges for judging the costumes x and most importantly, all of you who particŝƉĂƚĞĚŝŶƚŚĞĂƌŶŝǀĂůWĂƌĂĚĞ͞^ƚƌƵƚƚŝŶŐ zŽƵƌ^ƚƵĨĨ͟ŝŶLJŽƵƌŐůŽƌŝŽƵƐĐŽůŽƵƌĨƵůĂƌƌĂLJŽĨĐŽƐƚƵŵĞƐĂŶĚ͞WƵŵƉŝŶŐŝƚKƵƚ͟ƚŽƚŚĞ ďĞĂƚŽĨƚŚĞ͚ĂƌŶŝǀĂůDƵƐŝĐ͛ʹ Well Done!

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Our sincere thank you to everyone in whatever way you contributed to the successful outcome of LJĞƚĂŶŽƚŚĞƌLJĞĂƌ͛ƐŶŶƵĂů&ƵŶĚƌĂŝƐŝŶŐWĞƌŝŽĚ͘

We wish everyone on our island a blessed Christmas full of Lover, Joy and Peace, and a Prosperous, Healthy and Happy New Year. God Bless You All.

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 25 The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 26 For further information, Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc LQFOXGLQJWKH&RPSDQ\ģV has a Vacancy for a attractive benefits package, please contact Laura Yon, On-Island Fuel Manager 7UDLQHH2SHUDWRU (Aviation), on telephone number: 25662 Within the Agencies Department or via email address: aviationmanager.solomons@helanta Job Outline .co.sh Train with the fuel management team to become qualified in aircraft refuelling and all associated maintenance requirements. Application forms may be collected

from Solomons Reception Desk, in the Main Office Building, Jamestown Interested Persons Should: or alternatively an electronic copy x Have GCSE grade C and above in English, Maths and Science can be requested via e-mail x Be willing to undertake further training address: [email protected] x Be computer literate and confident with all Microsoft applications and should be completed and x Hold a valid driversģ licence (J4 desirable) returned to Miss Daryl Legg, Human x Be available to work additional hours to attend unscheduled or emergency aircraft

Resources Officer, Solomons Office, Jamestown, Salary will start at £10,464.72 per annum, (£872.06 per month) By 12 January 2021 depending on qualifications and experience

Invitation to Tender The Saint Helena Government (SHG) wishes to invite suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders for the construction of an extension and disabled access at the back of the Court House; known as Judicial Relocation Phase 2 Project. Copies of the tender document can be obtained from:

Miss Shelley Thomas Executive Assistant Programme Management Unit The Castle Jamestown Telephone No: 22470 or Email: [email protected]

A site visit regarding the works will take place on Friday 8 January 2021, at 10am, meeting at the front of the Court House, Jamestown. Contractors should note that site visits requested after the 8 January will not be entertained unless there is a relevant reason why the contractor could not attend the scheduled site visit.

If you require any further details, please contact EDIP Consultant, Mr Paul Scipio, on telephone number 23850 or email [email protected]

A hard copy of completed tenders should be submitted in the tender box located in the main Castle Foyer, Jamestown by 12 noon on Friday 15 January 2021. Interested parties should note that this opportunity is not being advertised overseas. SHG 21 December 2020

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The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 28 Monday 21st December 9am -7pm

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Saturday 26th December 10am -1pm THE SALVATION ARMY- Sunday 27th December 10am - 1pm CAROLS 2020 Monday 28th December 10am - 1pm The Salvation Army family would like to take this oppor- Tuesday 29th December 10am -7pm tunity to thank everyone who once again participated in our annual carol programme around the Island. As al- Wednesday 30th December 10am - 7pm ways it has been an amazing opportunity for us to bring back the real meaning of Christmas through carols. Thursday 31st December 10am - 7pm Thank you all for continuing supporting the mission of Friday 1st January CLOSED The Salvation Army it is appreciated. We would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Saturday 2nd January 9am - 8pm prosperous new year; by faith we believe that 2021 will BENJIS LTD would like to wish all their costumers & clients be a great year for us all. A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR Enjoy your God given time as you spend this time with your love ones. 

Isaiah 9:6 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor , Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 29 SHCA CRICKET RESULTS WEEK 2 19/20 DEC 2020 Sat 19 08.45 Western Woodpeckers 66 Royal Challengers 67/1 Christopher Thomas 22 Andrew Yon 22* Trystan Thomas 17 Scott Crowie 22* Joey Thomas (5/8) Perry Leo (1/14) Jordi Henry (2/9)

Points:Joey Thomas 3, Jordi Henry 2, Scott Crowie 1

Sat 19 13.30 Jamestown Heat 188 Levelwood Allstarz 173 Anthony Thomas 54 Sanjay Clingham 47 David George 42 Brendon Leo 17 Gareth Johnson (3/19) David George (4/25) David Francis (3/37) Damien O’Bey (2/28)

Points: David George 3, Anthony Thomas 2, Sanjay Clingham 1

Sun 20 08.45 Lions 145 Sandy Bay Pirates 147/2 David Pryce 55 David Young 76 Steve Coates 29 Matthew Benjamin 27* Brett Isaac (3/10) Rhys Hobbs (1/27) Ronan Legg (2/27) Tyrone Cansick (1/45)

Points: David Young 3, Brett Isaac 2, David Pryce 1

Sun 20 13.30 Cobras 204 Western A Mustangs 205/4 Michael Bedwell 72* Barry Stroud 75 Patrick Crowie 57 Makyle Fuller 45 Liam Adams (2/25) Kurt Jonas (2/40) Gavin Ellick (2/37) Philip Yon (2/34)

Points: Barry Stroud 3, Michael Bedwell 2, Makyle Fuller 1

St Helena Cricket Association Press Release – 21 December 2020 Live ball by ball coverage now available for cricket on games; St Helena - View in-depth analysis for each match played in the For the 2020/2021 cricket season, the Saint Helena Cricket league; Association has partnered with Crickheroes to deliver live ball - See who the top bowlers, batsmen, fielders and all- by ball reporting for all matches this season. rounders are for each of our competitions as the sea- son progresses; What is Crickheroes? - Players can view their own stats and performances Crickheroes is an online platform that allows grass roots cricket for individual games and competitions as well as their leagues around the world to broadcast live scores to followers place on the “Most Valuable Player” rankings, which and fans. The website and associated app digitises ranks each of St Helena’s 100+ players according to scorekeeping while providing a live ball-by ball feed as play is their cumulative performance throughout the season. happening. It allows fans to follow live games, as well as pro- viding individual players and teams with in depth analysis of How is this benefitting SHCA? their performance throughout the season. Until now, SHCA has recorded all scores in a paper score book. This is how cricket has been scored since the 1800s. What are its main features? While this age old system works, and we are still using this As well as live scores and ball-by-ball updates, the app ena- for our official records, it is inefficient especially the many bles users to: hours at the end of the season trawling through the score - View the league table and scorecards for individual book to work out the statistics for the season. The

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 30 St Helena Cricket Association Press Release – 21 December 2020 Crickheroes App will save dozens of man hours at the end of players and hopefully act as a platform to secure more fund- the season. ing for the game on St Helena.”Damien O’Bey, President, In addition fans of the league, on St Helena and around the SHCA world, can easily access all scores at the touch of a button whenever they like. For more information please contact any of the SHCA com- The app also has the benefit of connecting us with our main mittee members: funders – the ICC – and allows us to update them with the Damien O’Bey, President (61068) leagues happenings with little to no effort. Derek Richards, Vice-president (51213) For the 2020/21 35 over league we’ve had almost 4000 views Damian Burns, Treasurer (66689) over the last two weekends. Cliff Richards, Secretary (51652)

How does it work? JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE The SHCA uses a tablet fitted with a local sim card and uses SKITTLES SEASON – 2020/21 the local mobile data network to upload all our data to the RESULTS web. A team of volunteers each take turns during matches to DATE: 14th. December: input the data as play progresses using the apps simple to Extractors - 501 Bt Super Shots - 454 master interface. So far we have ranks each of St Helena’s >ĂĚLJ͛Ɛ,^Đ. KImmie Thomas 53 Delma Leo 59 100+ players according to their cumulative performance 'ĞŶƚ͛Ɛ,^Đ. Deon Thomas 69 Paul Gasteen 51 >ĂĚLJ͛Ɛ,Sp. Merle Peters 15 throughout the season. 'ĞŶƚ͛Ɛ,^Ɖ. Deon Thomas 15

How is this benefitting SHCA? DATE: 16th. December: Until now, SHCA has recorded all scores in a paper score Guys & Dolls - 493 Bt Youngstars - 393 >ĂĚLJ͛Ɛ,^Đ. Patricia Essex 59 Kerry Yon 48 book. This is how cricket has been scored since the 1800s. 'ĞŶƚ͛Ɛ,^Đ. Neil Joshua 63 David Young 54 While this age old system works, and we are still using this >ĂĚLJ͛Ɛ,^Ɖ͘ Patricia Essex 16 Kerry Yon 13 for our official records, it is inefficient especially the many Rebecca Young 13 hours at the end of the season trawling through the score Gents H Sp. Neil Joshua 16 Brett Isaac 12

book to work out the statistics for the season. The Crickheroes Upcoming fixtures: (After Christmas break) App will save dozens of man hours at the end of the season. Monday, 4th. January ʹ Young Alcoholics v Strugglers In addition fans of the league, on St Helena and around the Wednesday, 6th. January ʹ Parttimers v Never Readys world, can easily access all scores at the touch of a button whenever they like. The app also has the benefit of connecting us with our main funders – the ICC – and allows us to update them with the leagues happenings with little to no effort. For the 2020/21 35 over league we’ve had almost 4000 views over the last two weekends.

How does it work? The SHCA uses a tablet fitted with a local sim card and uses the local mobile data network to upload all our data to the web. A team of volunteers each take turns during matches to input the data as play progresses using the apps simple to master interface. So far we have been using approximately 25 MB per match, or 100 MB for the whole weekend of play which is well within our 650MB data limit.

How can you access live games and analysis? The following link will take you to the St Helena Cricket Asso- ciation home page https://cricheroes.in/tournament/174547/ 35-Over-League-2020-21. Follow the links for leaderboards, fixtures, tournaments and scorecards from previous matches. Mobile users can download the Crickheroes app on the Google Play Store for android or iOS App Store.

“The Crickheroes system is bringing cricket on the Island well into the 21st Century. This app has the potential to not only keep our local supporters engaged in the game, but also promote our league internationally, better develop our

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 31 Update from New Horizons Nick Stevens

Last Thursday Night New Horizons had their members Christ- Raffle Prize winners Prize Sponsored By WINNER mas party and the closing of the Bank of St Helena Youth £50 Cash New Horizons Claris George Games. Hamper New Horizons Lyn Constantine £5 CJ Voucher Cara Joshua Dwayne Osborne Jamestown/Blue Hill/Sandy Bay (226 points) emerge as the £5 CJ Voucher Cara Joshua Laura Brooks winners of the Bank of St Helena District shield which was Banana Bag Diana Benjamin ůĞdžĂK͛ŽŶŶŽƌ presented to the winners by Bank of St Helena staff member Cooler Bag Diana Benjamin Shaquielle Benjamin Foam Mat Diana Benjamin Emerald Newman-Yon Thomas Hickling. St Paul’s finished in second place (120 Egg Cup Cosies Lindsay Shankland Pat Green rd points); Half Tree Hollow 3 (118 points) and Longwood/ Island Coasters Lindsay Shankland Fowlers Alarm Hill Levelwood/Alarm Forest 4th 89 points. Owl Wall Clock Joan Yon David Clarke Prize Sponsored By WINNER Lars Williams received a special award for his effort and per- Kiddies Fun Pack NH Kevin Simon formance during the Youth Games. This award was spon- Mobile Phone Holder NH Danielia Leo Childs Wall Clock JJZs Joyce Greentree sored and presented by Miss St Helena and her runners up. Mince Pies (6) June Crowie Janet Lawrence Brooke Yon won the Sportswoman of the games with 19 medals Mince Pies (6) June Crowie ƐƚŚĞƌK͛ĞĂŶ (15 Gold) Aiden Yon-Stevens won the Sportsman of the games Iced Cake SandraDees Debra Baldwin with 16 medals (13 Gold). Stove Plate Covers Joan Yon Norma Osborne Kids Picture Frames NH Colin Thomas Over the past few days New Horizons staff and volunteers Market Street Wall Clock Rose & Crown Anita Roberttse managed to deliver 98 food parcels all over the Island. New Bliss Styling Voucher Bliss Salon Shane Green Horizons wish to thank all those people here on the island Wooden Jewellery Box Shooting Starts Sonia Cochran and abroad who donated food and money. Rubys Threads Rubina Cansick Dalton George I like to pay tribute to my staff and committee at New Hori- Manicure zons despite receiving the bad news of our budget cut they Perfume New Horizons Jodi Thomas continued on as normal and their dedication to New Horizons White Grape Juice Marina Piek White Wine Christian Phillips and the community didn’t waived. New Horizons will continue Bracelet Donna Crowie Kanisha Francis to strive to support the dreams and goals of our Young Mem- Frozen Set G&K Crafts Priscilla Henry bers and be a crucial part of the St Helena Community. Fizzy Dizzy Dora George TeJah Thomas Gift Set Martin Yon The Staff and members of New Horizons would like to wish Family Frame Jasmin Winfield everyone on St Helena and Saints and friends around the world a Merry Christmas and a better 2021.

Winner of the St Helena Football Association 50/50 draw of £50 was won by Rodney O’Dean

Poems written by *********************** How on earth will I take my family to St Helena residents……. town? Oh fruitcake, Oh fruitcake, Here’s a poem which is silly and daft, Why are you heavy like a rock? It may make you smile, it may make But wait, there’s good news And why do people keep sending you you laugh My family and I won’t get the to me? Christmas blues… I really wish they would stop. Christmas? It’s Christmas again, Oh what a headache, oh what a pain. We have pigs in the pound Your texture is like rubber, And potatoes in the ground! And your fruit is chewy like gum, No money in the bank I think no-one would give you as a gift, Lucky some water is in the tank! There will be food in our pot If they’d ever eaten some! So we’ll eat til our bellies pop! How am I going to make it through I’ve tried re-gifting you, December? *********************** But you just keep coming back. Don’t tell me, I won’t remember! If I have to look at you one more time, I think my mind will crack! The children need shoes My man is no use – all he worries over I really hate to be wasteful, is booze! And I don’t like to act rash, But I can’t take it anymore, I haven’t got a penny to rub against a You’re going into the trash! pound

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 32 We would like to wish all our family For brother Irwin and family in on the Falkland Islands. English Lockdown Nun and friends near and far a Merry United States Glyn, Marilyn, Tara and baby boy in — Christmas and a Happy New Year. Merry Christmas and a Happy new the UK, not forgetting Amy Henry and To Auntry & Peter Lawrence, Lots of Love. year From All the family Jacob on Ascension Island. Samantha & Tatelyn Royles, Val & From — And all family and friends here on St Merv Reynolds. Happy Christmas Gillie and Cameron. To all of the Airport staff, wishing Helena & New Year — you a Merry Christmas and a happy All the best and all my love from With love from Pammy & Steve To Irene and Donald Harris new year. Best wishes from Patrick Mum/Nana Sylvie Henry. Brown I know it’s not the Christmas you’ll and Pat xx — — planned mum and dad, but I hope --- Greetings also to Eric, Di, Wendy and To Karen & Keith Brinsden. Happy you have a happy one, and safe To Steve Caswell, Sarah and Mark Paighton and brothers Brian Clarke Christmas & New Year and healthy 2021.<Ø„ß Dalton and family, Patricia Bennett, and David and Doris Clarke. Best From Pammy & Steve Brown Lots of love Maverick Bowers and Delrae wishes and a safe and happy new — Donna and Rory Bennett on the Falkland Islands. year. From Sylvie. To Briany Leo wishing you a very To mum, Marianne Yon, Pete — Hap[py Birthday for 24th Dec and a To Johnny Hudson, Ross and Laila, Patterson and Joshua also Robyn Stewie, Vanessa, Paris Ozel. Wish- Merry Christmas. Aunty Jenny, Uncle Jerry and Aunty Bennett, Rico Williams and family on ing you all a very merry Christmas Pammy & Steve Sylvia Ascension Island. and a Happy New Year — Wishing you all a Merry Christmas To Dad, Peter Caswell and Auntie With love from Pammy & Steve To Sudo & Delphia. Best wishes for and a happy healthy 2021.<Ø„ß June Caswell. — Christmas and a Happy New Year. Love Merry Xmas and a happy new year! Michael, Delia, Marayka & Julian. With love from Pammy & Steve Rory and Donna Lots of love from Gaba, Marc and Wishing you all a very merry Christ- Brown family mas and a Happy New Year To my biggest supporter and Men- Xxxx With love from Pammy & Steve — tor Samantha Dunn To Robyn Yon Bowers, Ray C and — To Peter & Olive Williams and your Merry Christmas Sam and Joe &þ Ronan. Chrissy, Mandy & Jade. Wishing you families. Wishing you all a very Love Donna and Rory Merry Xmas and a happy new year! all a very merry Christmas and a Merry Christmas & New Year. With Thinking of you at this time of year! Happy New Year love from Pammy & Steve Brown. To Linda Fuller, Nessy<Ø9ß and Love With love from Pammy & Steve — Kevin, Mia and Leeroy, cousins Sis Gaba, Marc and family — To Mrs May, Patsy, Margie & Dave, Garry and Anita and their family, my Xxxx Dubbs & Fishcake Families. Wishing Dave and Alice. Best wishes for favourite neighbour Ethel Henry, All To a very special Granddad William you all a very merry Christmas and Christmas and a Happy New Year. at Wellington House, Junella, Darren Yon (HTH) a Happy New Year With love from Pammy & Steve and Jace, Richard John and Faith, Have a wonderful xmas papa! Love With love from Pammy & Steve Brown Dylan, Martina and Ebony you loads! — — Wishing you all a sunny indulgent From Keegan, Shinade, Tiana & Tiago. To all the presenters at Saint FM. Christmas with all the trimmings.&þ Gaba, Marc and Family. Wishing you all a very merry Christ- Thank you for entertaining us every Love Donna and Rory Xxxx mas and a Happy New Year day and look forward to 2021. — To all the staff and residents of the With love from Auntie Pammy & Un- Merry Christmas and Happy New Merry Christmas and a Happy new CCC. cle Steve Year from Pammy Brown year to. Merry xmas and a healthy and — Elaine Terry Madisyn and Ellianna happy new year! Becky, Jolene and Talia on Ascen- Young on ascension and From sion Island. With love and best Thank You Belfred kaly and Mason in Swin- Gaba, Marc and family wishes. Wishing you all a very merry don uk Xxxx Christmas and a Happy New Year Ruth Pridham of Red Gate Love and misses you’ll To all our friends and family here on With love from Auntie Pammy & Un- House, Blue Hill, wishes to From mum and Dad . the island, in the UK and the USA. cle Steve extend grateful and heart- Merry xmas and a prosperous New — felt thanks to Doctors, Also for Elaine Terry Madisyn and Year! To all our family and friends on St Ellianna on ascension From Gaba, Marc and Family. Helena and around the world – A Nurses and all staff at the Belfred kaly and Mason in Swindon xxxx merry Christmas and a Happy New General Hospital for their uk --- Year. With love from Pammy & Steve professional, constant and Merry Christmas and a healthy new Merry Christmas to you all with — pleasant treatment during year God’s blessings and keep safe. To Dear Lucas Benjamin & Family. From Yvonne Kati kaelyn Smile like you always do and take Happy Christmas with love from Pam her overnight stay. Marissa and Hunter care. God bless you all. & Steve Brown It was all greatly appreci- Wish you’ll was here to celebrate Tanya Henry, Savannah and Jessie- — ated. together. Lee, Sue, Ian and Dale Benjamin, To the Two Saint Nuns May you all enjoy a Rebecca, Lily-Grace and Family, all Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Also for Yvonne Kati kaelyn With love and best wishes from the pleasant and health Marissa and Hunter Wish you’ll a Christmas and with every very merry Christmas and a healthy good wish for the new year new year From mum and dad. ahead.

The St Helena Independent Volume XVI, Issue 4, Wednesday 23rd December 2020 33 Colins Bar in Sandy Bay will be open SOMERVILLE STORE Christmas Eve & New Years Eve with HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS music provided by Barry Vanguard. Every Day from Saturday 26th December 2020 to Sunday 3rd January 2021 8am to 7pm There is still time to try and win a locally made cedar bowl and chocolates. May love and happiness fill your lives this Holiday season and throughout the New Year

Multi-Raffle in Aid of CHRISTMAS ON ST HELENA

St James’ Parish As December begins, the Christmas feeling fills the air Friends and family fly home, to join in the merry atmos- Organised & Donated by Tracy & Chad Corker phere 1st Prize Bottle & Can Hamper Shirley Henry Jamestown The lights are up and the streets is colourful and bright 2nd Prize Veg Hanper Paul Hickling Alarm Forest Christmas on St Helena, what a wonderful sight 3rd Prize Tin Sweets Crystal Maggott Ruperts 4th Prize Red Wine Ronald Caesar Sandy Bay Christmas tunes start playing on the radio 5th Prize White Wine (Money sub) Yasmine Walters Coltsheds And every year the presenters does a brilliant show 6th Prize Whole Chicken Donna Williams Nr. St Andrews Church The schools start to parade through the crowded street 7th Prize Ladies Shopping Bag Cataleya Crowie Bottom Woods Sharing the joy and love with everyone they meet 8th Prize Cap George Thomas Blue Hill 9th Prize Ladies Pants Dawn Thomas Barracks Sq Festival of lights, what a grand sight to see 10th Prize Ladies Skirt Derek Henry Cow Path So many coloured lights, displayed miraculously 11th Prize Ladies Dress Jackson Benjamin Alarm Forest Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, the traditions carry on 12th Prize Ladies Dress Mavis Yon Sea View Children enjoying the races and joining in the fun 13th Prize Ladies Skirt Alfreda Yon HTH 14th Prize Christmas Cards Coral Thomas Longwood Av. 15th Prize Ladies Top Page Williams Ropery Field Christmas is always, that very special time of year 16th Prize Chocolate Log Christina Henry Ropery Field On St Helena we share love and show others we care Organisations give generously to those in need Trying to make others a little happier indeed Cake Raffle - Baked and Donated by Sandra Henry - Christmas on St Helena is one of the best Coles House It’s filled with sunshine, fun, laughter and happiness So may we all, count our blessings, one by one 1st Cake - Sylvia Fowler - Longwood And thank God for another peaceful year almost gone 2nd Cake James Herne - Sandy Bay

St James’ Church would like to thank all contributors and donations made to the cake stall on 5th December.

Funds Raised: Multi Raffle £503 Cake Raffle £72 Cake Stall £412

Grand Total £987

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