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Vol. 9,SENTINEL Issue 50 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 18 March 2021

185 people vote for ministerial system in lowest voter turnout yet 371 valid votes cast in Wednesday’s Governance Reform poll

Covid Year in Review: One year since borders closed

Government Landlord House rents go up, eligibility capped for first time

Understanding the companies behind the 105-acre development coming back out for public consultation

Marine Awareness Week All ESH, Tourism work streams now being taken over directly by SHG 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 3 OPINION YOUR LETTERS ST HELENA NEWS Is this why those in highest power are have unanswered questions. The doing nothing to increase our shockingly silence is deafening. SENTINEL low levels of voter engagement – the GLH rents to increase from April 1 actual foundation of a democracy – but It is all too easy to pass legislation are instead pushing ahead with other and hand control of the island’s Eligibility capped for the first time ever, at £25,000 agendas? only fish processing facility and COMMENT Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS But hey, a colony by any other name Andrew Turner, SAMS the “exploitation” of our natural would smell as sweet… resources to South African to afford private-sector rents. well as the tenants’ incomes. Despite having changed what it says commercial interests. However, Following a consultation period He said that when tenants The policy says this system on our coins, this island is still The you did give a public undertaking with Government Landlord House appear to no longer need social allows the Housing Office to raise Colony of St Helena. The following letter was that all our businesses would be (GLH) tenants in 2020, SHG from housing, “we encourage them to revenue while also protecting the The Encyclopaedia Britannica still uses the word “colony” in its provided by the authors for safeguarded by “airtight” clauses April will increase all GLH rents. move on.” most vulnerable tenants. definition of St Helena. The Governor is publicaion in The Sentinel: in any licenses or legislation. GLH rents were last increased Some tenants’ rents are GLH renters told The Sentinel still appointed by the Queen. St Helena Nothing in your Press Release of more than seven years ago. supported by the Income Related that some weekly rents would is listed under “Colonial Countries Members of Executive Council Friday, o5th March 2021 or indeed Whilst most expected their rents Benefits system. Some GLHs increase by £2, some by £4 and and Peoples,” according to the United The Castle the STC Articles of Incorporation to increase this year, some tenants are occupied by a single person others would increase from £15 Nations. Despite SHG’s best efforts to prevent Jamestown indicates that undertaking was say they view the increases as despite having room for more, to £51 a week for a one bedroom, anyone calling St Helena a “colony,” 10th March 2021 actually honoured. Perhaps we are “over the top.” and SHG appears to have no and from £80 a month to £246 for the colonial attitudes of those holding simply mistaken, and if so now is Social & Community system is in place for addressing a three-bedroom. The Sentinel power over St Helena have been Dear Members of Executive the time to grant us an audience Development Committee (SCDC) these situations. queried these numbers with the highlighted better than ever over the Council, “They prefer to stay where they Deputy Head of Property. last few years – no more so than in the for full and frank discussion on Chairperson Cllr Tony Green and latest push to change our system of all relevant matters especially the Deputy Head of Property Nikita are,” the Deputy Head of Property She said these figures probably governance. Request to meet urgently safeguards you have put in place. Crowie went live on SAMS Radio said. either arose if a tenant did not Cllr Russell Yon’s revelation this week We the undersigned commercial Another Yellowfin Tuna peak 1 last week to answer questions The SCDC considered three supply full income details for that the FCDO will be deciding whether fishermen are taking the unusual season inshore has rol led around provided by concerned tenants. options for a rent rise: proper assessment; or if a tenant Wednesday’s poll is valid (see page 4) shows just how blatantly colonial the step of contacting you by with numerous fish in the 30kg The SCDC oversees and approves 1) Fixed-percentage rise over all has been correctly place in the whole process is. way of this hand delivered letter bracket at present. Prime fish that all charges relating to social and properties; higher income/rent bracket. Sure, we get to vote – but the UK gets and also by submitting a copy for are the foundation our businesses community services on-island 2) A three-tier system; or For anyone who feels their to decide whether that vote actually local press publication . were built on and our hope for – it was the SCDC therefore that 3) A fixed-percentage charge income was not assessed counts. The reason is simply that future prosperity. You took that approved a new charging policy based on tenants’ incomes. properly, “the weekly rent will And of course, it was never an actual ‘vote’ in the first place, but simply a without public involvement there prosperity away a year ago and the for GLH accommodation. Cllr The first option was deemed change if the Housing Office ‘poll’ to gauge public opinion. So if the is some doubt that you will give responsibility to replace it lies at Green said all 12 councillors were unfair to lower-paid tenants, as receives the necessary supporting UK’s governance reform decision goes fair consideration to our request your door. The challenge is to get aware of the policy. they would be paying a higher documentation,” said the Deputy against the outcome of Wednesday’s for a meeting. We wish to hear it right this time and regenerate It was the Housing Office that portion of their income on rent. Head of Property. poll, they can always say, “Well look, your concept of where the some confidence amongst those established income thresholds The third option was dismissed According to the new policy: you knew from the beginning we didn’t actually have to listen to these votes.” future of our industry lies of u ~ that ris k our lives to put fi by asking each tenant last year due to a possible administrative “If a tenant feels they have Let us not forget that governance and ask relevant questions that sh on your table and contribute to to supply a copy of their bank burden on the Housing Office. been placed in the wrong tier reform has been on the Governor’s concern all of us. Whether we the flourishing economy that has statements and annual tax return. The three-tier system, they can appeal at any point agenda since his plane touched tarmac. signed up to the promoted been promised for many a year. Cllr Green said the Housing comprised of three income bands, during the financial year. The The SHG officials holding highest STC option or held back seeking Pick a date and location, but Office was struggling to provide an was approved. Appeal will be heard by either the office have consistently pushed for it despite constant calls to slow things further clarification, all of us make it soon. acceptable level of maintenance The tiers are £10,000 and below; Head of Property or Director of down, get full public involvement and or service for its tenants due to £10,000-£14,999; and £15,000- Infrastructure & Transport (I&T), do things properly. budgetary constraints. £25,000. who will base the decision solely Should we put this in the context of He said SHG is obligated by an The policy introduces a salary on the income of the applicant. what Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook told the South China Morning Post in a FCDO charging policy to increase cap (£25,000) for the first time, In the event the tenant has been June 27, 2020 article? Namely, that the fees/charges wherever possible. which will restrict eligibility for overcharged, a credit or refund local St Helena Airport vote actually GLHs, Cllr Green said, are social GLHs. will be issued to the tenant. The “was a British decision in the UK”? houses intended for people unable The three-tier rent is based Head of Property or Director of “The quite simple decision that to purchase their own homes or around the size of the homes as I&T’s decision is final.” had to be made – and it wasn’t just an island decision, it was a British decision in the UK – was that the RMS was coming to the end of its economic Ship and plane to arrive next week life for its purpose then,” Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook told the Post. Emma Weaver, SAMS “The airport was seen as essential to from London Stansted; then the week beginning May 10. broaden and diversify the economy, Pat’s Archery will be open to all Thursday 18 March 21 from Both the MV Helena and the staying overnight at St Helena The MV Helena will also be arriving and Britain retains the right to make March Titan Airways charter flight before conducting a shuttle-run to St Helena next week. decisions in public security, defence, 3pm till late. And Saturday 20th March from 10am to 1pm. are expected to arrive at St Helena to Ascension Island Thursday; She is so far scheduled to arrive foreign affairs and international next week. access. So London made it happen.” Archery is an enjoyable sport for everyone to enjoy so why then staying again at St Helena around 6:30am Thursday, March So, for the airport vote too, it seems According to the most recent overnight before returning to the 25, with labour take-on beginning the UK had already made up its mind not come and have a go and practice. The venue is set up at information distributed by SHG, UK the following day (Friday). an hour afterward. Like the plane, before any ‘vote’ happened? this month’s Titan Airways charter No flights are currently scheduled the vessel will also conduct a Is St Helena given ‘votes’ just so that PAS old tennis court and only cost £2.00 each to enter, with flight should arrive Wednesday, for April. The next (and only) shuttle-run to Ascension during on the surface level, we look less like a colony? favourable weather, hope to see you there. March 24. known flight after March is a Titan this visit. As usual the flight will be arriving Airways charter flight scheduled for 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS Low turnout as marginal majority Alarm Forest: 52 Lifelong dialysis cannot be supported by of 371 voters ask for ministerial St Paul’s: 99 Jamestown: 70 SHG either locally or overseas Andrew Turner, SAMS Half Tree Hollow: 70 just 34 people, the vote resulted Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS In the Governance Reform in an opinion that SHG should Levelwood: 4 focusing on ‘improving its current Medical Referral Policy Consultative Poll held Wednesday, reform itself into a ministerial Sandy Bay: 14 St Helena’s Health Directorate existing services’ and on handling does not provide for a lifelong March 17 just 372 votes were cast. system of governance. Blue Hill: 17 does not provide a dialysis service. the island’s Covid-19 response. referral abroad for treatment such One of the votes was spoiled, This was the lowest voter turnout Longwood: 46 Directorate officials said this is The Sentinel asked the directorate as dialysis, so the directorate is leaving 371 valid votes. of the past three local votes. because its focus “needs to be on how many persons/cases Cllr unable to do this.” Voters were asked whether they In the 2017 General Election, TOTAL: 372 prevention, not just on cure.” Thomas had been referring to The Deputy Director said the would like to see a change in St 1,108 people voted. In the 2019 But according to Public Health as having ‘been identified as directorate had however “aided” Helena’s system of governance by-election, 477 people voted. Spoiled ballots: 1 Committee (PHC) Chairperson potentially requiring dialysis two individuals to relocate to the (‘yes’ or ‘no’); and what form they Cllr Derek Thomas, the directorate treatment in the longer term.’ UK for lifelong treatment. would like (‘revised committee’ So what happens now? Pro-change: 286 is concerned by the number of “At this time we do not have an “Once the individuals were or ‘ministerial’). Cllr Russell Yon live on SAMS Anti-change: 75 local persons that might “in the estimate of potential numbers that in the UK system they were no Of the 371 valid votes, 286 voted Radio 1 on Monday said that the Ministerial: 185 longer-term require the use of a may require dialysis treatment in longer supported by SHG, as they for change while 75 voted against. UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth dialysis machine.” the longer term,” Health Services then became residents in the UK The vote to decide on the form & Development Office (FCDO) Revised committee: 151 Cllr Thomas at a Jan. 29 formal Deputy Director Helen Lawrence and as such eligible as any other of governance was a more closely should decide if Wednesday’s Legislative Council meeting said responded on March 10. UK citizen for treatment/benefits/ contested issue. consultative poll is considered as evidence to the FCDO, and they the directorate does not currently The Sentinel also asked about the employment etc,” she said. 151 people voted for a revised “the will of the people.” will take the final decision,” he have the capacity to provide a current arrangements for sending “So in essence, at this time there committee system. He said otherwise, no amount said. dialysis service. people overseas for dialysis. are no persons being supported 185 voted for a ministerial of votes had been set as the It therefore remains to be seen He said this would only change, SHG cannot support lifelong by SHG with dialysis treatment system. minimum to make the poll valid. now how SHG and the FCDO at some point in the future, dialysis treatment either locally overseas.” This means that by a margin of “We have to provide this decide to proceed. dependent on a business case or overseas. She said that evaluation of being prepared by the directorate “Should a person have chronic dialysis services would form part and approved by the PHC. renal failure and dialysis was the of a review of healthcare services Six businesses close within two months, “The directorate does not expect only option, it would mean that “over the forthcoming three-year to review issues around dialysis dialysis would need to become a planning period.” further one listed for sale until at least six months’ time,” way of life, as this is not a one- Andrew Turner, SAMS he said, adding this was because off treatment but lifelong,” Bake House and Thorpe’s Sandy subsidiary St Helena Tourism. the directorate was instead the Deputy Director said. “The At least four businesses are Bay closing In a press release on the future of shutting down this month, and Thorpe’s Sandy Bay will be SHG’s Economic Agenda SHG said another has just been listed for closing March 20. that “with project funding coming SHG scraps private-sector involvement in sale/lease. The outlet will have been in to an end at the end of March 2021, Two others – Little Italy and service for 49 years when its shuts together with increasing current takeover of ESH and Tourism work streams Little Saint shop – also closed its doors for good this Saturday. and future financial pressures on Emma Weaver, SAMS down within the past weeks. “It is no longer economically Government’s limited resources, viable to compete against two SHG cannot continue to support SHG seems to have scrapped as SHG posts; and a tender for spokesperson told The Sentinel. Rosie’s up 4 sale other shops in Sandy Bay, where ESH after March 2021.” private-sector involvement in private-sector operation of a “Therefore SHG will operate the Rosie’s Taste 4 Life, a popular according to the last census SHG initially said that some taking over the work streams of ‘Visitor Information Service’ was Visitor Information Service on the local bar and restaurant, has been in 2016, there are only 193 ESH components (such as the St Helena Tourism. released. The service would have immediate closure of Enterprise listed for sale/lease. residents,” Thorpe’s manager Ed Ladder Hill Business Park and Instead, it seems government essentially been the new version St Helena.” In the advertisement posted Thorpe told The Sentinel. the Tourism Strategy) would be will now take over all investment of the Tourist Office, and would SHG told The Sentinel that it will: last week within the Inside St One day after the Sandy Bay taken over by SHG, while others and tourism services itself. have had a maximum budget of - Take the £100,000/year Helena app, the sale/lease of outlet closes, local bakers The (such as a Visitor Information Enterprise St Helena (ESH) and £100,000 per year. originally offered for the private- the business is described as “a Bake House (on March 21) will Service) would be divested to St Helena Tourism will be closing SHG has to date not made any sector contract, and use it to unique opportunity for the right also be closing down. the private sector. Now however on the last day of this month. official announcement about operate this service internally; persons to operate and manage a This closure is occurring because it appears all work streams and Financial Secretary Dax Richards having scrapped the Visitor - Hire employees (possibly one successful restaurant and lounge Bake House owner Steve Yon is associated funding will be taken at a formal LegCo meeting in Information Service tender, but supervisor and two assistants) on bar on St Helena.” departing for work abroad. over internally by SHG. December had said that SHG upon enquiry told The Sentinel that fixed-term government contracts Rosie’s opened in December “We all here at The Bake House would wrap some of the services the Visitor Information Service to operate the service. 2017 and was becoming a popular thank you for your custom over Little Saint Shop and Little Italy previously handled by ESH and was no longer an opportunity for The spokesperson did say SHG spot for both locals and tourists the years and wish you all the already shut Tourism into government, while the private sector, and SHG would would “reassess the possibility pre-pandemic. The business in best,” Steve said on Facebook. Jamestown’s “little” shops, others would be handed to the instead be wrapping this service of putting this service into the 2020 then received £23,245 in Little Italy and the Little Saint private sector via Service Level into its own services: private sector over the next 12 Covid-19 support packages from ESH and St Helena Tourism Shop, have already closed. Little Agreements. “The Visitor Information months.” the government and Enterprise St closing Saint closed down at the end of So far, a handful of jobs relating Service was tendered as a private SHG did not say whether smaller Helena. The venue is also used for March will also see the closure January and Little Italy closed at to former ESH and Tourism work sector venture, however there pieces of work might still be weddings and events. of Enterprise St Helena and its the end of February. streams have been advertised were no successful bids,” an SHG contracted to the private sector. 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS The houses would be modelled South Africa (SHCSA) is registered Fishermen, including STC members, sign after the eco-friendly Sapper Way in South Africa and is a wholly log home. owned subsidiary of SHCPLC.”

open letter requesting meeting with ExCo Who is the developer? Saint Helena Developments, Ltd Andrew Turner, SAMS Mr Paul Robert O’Sullivan on one Saint Helena Developments, Ltd of his websites says he is St Helena’s was incorporated Aug. 2, 2018 Eighteen local fishermen – fishermen, including two of the of its responsibility in what the second-largest private investor. (company number 11496041 with including two members of Saints eight local STC members. fishermen say has been a loss So what do we know about Companies House UK). Tuna Corporation (STC) – are “We wish to hear your concept of of income over the last year, this significant investor’s SHCPLC owned 100 of 100 shares. requesting SHG meets with them where the future of our industry particularly now that it is peak companies, their shareholders and The Director is Mr Paul Robert about the future of the island’s lies and ask relevant questions tuna season. shareholdings? O’Sullivan. fishery in regard to SHG’s new that concern all of us,” the letter “Prime fish that are the Well, O’Sullivan has visited the listed on Companies House), this It was this company that applied 10-year agreement with STC. says. “Whether we signed up to foundation our businesses island a handful of times over the company has been working to for purchase of the 105 acres An open letter (page 2) was the promoted STC option or held were built on, and our hope for past years while compiling an acquire a “high-class eco-hotel” that is now out for development sent to the five members of back seeking further clarification, future prosperity… You took that increasing web of companies linked in Pretoria; a luxury four-storey permission for the Trade Winds Executive Council (ExCo) March all of us have unanswered prosperity away a year ago and to his investments in the island, mansion in Johannesburg; to Ocean Village. 10 to demand a meeting about questions.” the responsibility to replace it most registered in the UK. acquire operation of a botique hotel; the recent SHG announcement The letter says that ExCo had lies at your door,” the letter says. Other companies directed and to acquire a 1,500 sq. metre Saint Helena Resorts, Ltd concerning the agreement with last year given an undertaking to “The challenge is to get it right by O’Sullivan and/or with property in Johannesburg. Saint Helena Resorts, Ltd was the newly registered private safeguard fishing with “airtight” this time and regenerate some shareholdings tied to these The company listed its only incorporated July 11, 2018 (company company, STC. clauses in any licences or confidence amongst those of us companies seem to be registered in asset as “an option to acquire 160 number 11459184 with Companies Fishermen are demanding to legislation enacted. that risk our lives to put fish on South Africa. hectares of land on the island of St House UK). know what this agreement – and “Nothing in your Press Release of your table and contribute to the His companies have taken over Helena Island, over which planning SHCPLC owned 100 of 100 shares. the fact that the agreement is now Friday, 5th March 2021 or indeed flourishing economy that has SHELCO (including all land/ permission has been granted.” The Director is Mr Paul Robert with a private company rather the STC Articles of Incorporation been promised for many a year.” assets); led development of the The year-end August 2019 O’Sullivan. than a co-operative, as SHG had indicates that undertaking was As of Wednesday morning, log house in Sapper Way; applied accounts also show that the previously stated – will mean for actually honoured,” the letter March 17 ExCo had not responded for development of the 105 acres shareholders had changed since Saint Helena Construction, Ltd the future of their industry. says. to or acknowledged receipt of the including Horse Pasture; and have incorporation, now being: Saint Helena Construction, Ltd The letter was signed by 18 local The letter also reminds ExCo letter. been frequently in the public eye - Saint Helena Corporation South was incorporated Aug. 7, 2018 due to heated letters and court cases Africa (Pty) Ltd; (company no. 11504700). in both St Helena and South Africa. - Saint Helena Developments Ltd; SHCPLC owns 100 of 100 shares. It was the company named Saint - Saint Helena Resorts Ltd; The Director is Mr Paul Robert Helena Corporation, PLC (SHCPLC) - Saint Helena Construction Ltd; O’Sullivan. The latest listed (August through which the island first came - Nieu Kanaan Collection Ltd; and 2019) accounts were dormant. Paul O’Sullivan Horse Pasture to know of O’Sullivan’s interest in - Trade Winds St Helena Island the St Helena. Ltd (formerly SHELCO). Nieu Kanaan Collection Ltd development out for consultation These companies are all This company was dissolved Saint Helena Corporation, PLC subsidiaries of Trade Winds via voluntary strike-off on Dec. (SHCPLC) – now renamed Trade Corporation. 29, 2020 following dormant 2018 What do we know about the applicant’s businesses and shares? Winds Corporation, Ltd. The accounts for these companies accounts. It had been incorporated SHCPLC was incorporated July are all filed within those of Trade Nov. 3, 2017 (company no. 11047017). Emma Weaver & Andrew Turner, SAMS 8, 2015 with limited shares held Winds Corporation. SHCPLC owned 100 of 100 shares. by O’Sullivan and majority shares Trade Winds Corporation and its The Director was Mr Paul Robert The first is Tuesday, March 23 at from the luxury housing estate; this held by a ‘Rousseau Properties Inc,’ subsidiaries (except the former O’Sullivan. Plans to develop a luxury the Jamestown Community Centre area will be set aside for locals and seemingly of the British Virgin SHELCO and the SA company) housing estate in Horse Pasture, and the second is the following named “Saints communal facility.” Islands. are all registered under the same Trade Winds St Helena Island Ltd Thompson’s Hill are coming back day at the Kingshurst Community It will be placed at the outer edge of SHCPLC in November 2018 bought address, on a residential road in (formerly SHELCO) out for limited public consultation. Centre. Both meetings are at 7pm. the development. The plans say the out SHELCO and its land in Bottom London; and the nature of business The name changed on Feb. 22, The development, named Trade According to SHG, the plans development “aims to relocate” the Woods. for each is listed as “Development 2019 (from SHELCO to Trade Winds Winds Ocean Village, is being have been updated to incorporate traditional Horse Pasture camping It was SHCPLC that also developed of building projects.” St Helena Island, Ltd) after SHCPLC applied for by self-described views expressed as part of “pre- ground into these 8 acres. the log house in Sapper Way. So what else do we know about purchased the company. ‘South African businessman’ Paul application consultation meetings” The documents described the It is a subsidiary of SHCPLC that these companies, that are tied to It is company number 4170521 O’Sullivan. that took place during January village itself as “a luxury residential is now applying for the 105-acre the 105-acre development going with UK Companies House. O’Sullivan is seeking full 2020. estate” that will “promote foreign development. out for consultation? As of February 2019 Saint Helena development permission to build investment into St Helena whilst On Dec. 23, 2019 SHCPLC Resorts, Ltd held 100% of the Class 150 high-end homes, a tennis What’s in the plans? simultaneously creating a facility changed its name to Trade Winds Saint Helena Corporation South A Shares and a Soult, Ltd. held 100% court, a swimming pool and other The plans published on the to accommodate tourists.” Corporation, Ltd. Africa (Pty), Ltd of the Class B Shares. amenities. Trade Winds website show the The housing estate would be The company’s directors are Mr The Sentinel could not find any Mr Paul Robert O’Sullivan is the Two meetings have been scheduled development as a 97-acre private a “self-contained complex” Paul Robert O’Sullivan and Mr A A official information about this Director. to allow the public to view the plans “upmarket housing estate.” including resident-only parking Fitzhenry. company: The only mention is on The nature of this business is and raise questions and concerns A further 8-acre area will be part facilities, a pool, a clubhouse and a According to the year-end August the Trade Winds website, which listed as “Buying and selling of own with SHG’s Chief Planning Officer. of the development but segregated tennis court. 2019 accounts (the most recent states “Saint Helena Corporation real estate.” 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 9 INTERNATIONAL NEWS LIFESTYLE & CULTURE New WHO investigation: Is there a link Millennium Forest anniversary year to be followed with further events between Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine and Emma Weaver, SAMS The 20th anniversary year for outcome of our events celebrating forest planted by community blood clots? the Millennium Forest ended in the Millennium Forests 20th members and visitors and up-kept Andrew Turner, SAMS December. anniversary,” SHNT Head of by local conservationists. It is one of priority for AstraZeneca,” a blood clots. Throughout 2020, in celebration Conservation Martina Peters said. the few places on the island where Experts from the World spokesperson said. “Regulators According to the EMA, in a of the anniversary, the St Helena “We were thrilled to hear comments propagation of endemics regularly Health Organization (WHO) have have clear and stringent efficacy population of 5 million, one National Trust (SHNT) held from participants such as ‘the forest occurs. launched an investigation to and safety standards for the in 1,000 people – or around activities and events. being at its full potential.’ As a community forest, the 20th assess the safety of the Oxford/ approval of any new medicine, 100 people a week – would be This week The Sentinel takes a look “We hope to continue with a range anniversary activities focused on AstraZeneca jab. and that includes Covid-19 expected to develop a blood clot back at the year’s activities, and of events this year and in following gaining increased community This comes after 11 European vaccine AstraZeneca.” anyway, without any vaccination. looks ahead to what’s still to look years.” interaction with the endemics and countries (including France, Peer-reviewed data confirmed Dr Michael Head, a senior global forward to at the Millennium Forest The Millennium Forest is one of the conservation work that goes on Germany, Italy and Spain) recently the AstraZeneca vaccine had been health research fellow at the this year. the most important conservation in the Longwood location. suspended use of the vaccine, due “generally well tolerated,” the University of Southampton, said “We are extremely pleased at the sites in St Helena. It is an endemic to reports of a small number of statement added. the data suggests the risk from recipients experiencing blood AstraZeneca said that across blood clots could actually be clots after vaccination. the EU and UK, 27 people have lower for people who have been The UK Medicines & Healthcare suffered some form of blood clots vaccinated than for those who Products Regulatory Agency, the after being vaccinated. have not. EU Medicines Agency (EMA) and These figures were “much lower “The data we have suggests WHO say no evidence currently than would be expected to occur that numbers of adverse events exists that there is a link between naturally in a general population related to blood clots are the the vaccine and blood clots. of this size,” AstraZeneca said. same (and possibly, in fact lower) AstraZeneca said the vaccine’s The EMA said that so far, out in vaccinated groups compared safety has been studied of 5 million people that have had to unvaccinated populations,” The Feb. 29 wellness day was extremely popular. extensively in clinical trials. the vaccine across the continent, he said in an interview with Sky The first event was a scavenger hunt, held Jan. The day’s activities were yoga/mindfulness, a nature walk, head and shoulder massages and On March 27 the Trust held a candle-lighting event “Patient safety is the highest there have been 30 reports of News. 25, 2020. at Millennium Forest to celebrate Earth Hour. “[This] incorporated modern technology with natural crafts. “All this was followed by a delicious lunch made Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions, public outdoor learning, with great participation from the participation could not be facilitated. However, kids of the Believe & Achieve St Helena charity,” with fresh, local produce; and a talk by Martin Henry on healthy eating and regular exercise,” SHNT encouraged the public to switch off their Martina told The Sentinel. “Participants had to lights at home for one hour. complete all tasks within one hour, being as Martina said. creative and resourceful as possible.” “It was like seeing the forest being used at its proper potential,” one of the participants said.

Consider investing in low energy light bulbs as your old bulbs need replacing. Low-energy bulbs are more In collaboration with the St Helena Nature Conservation Group, the SHNT on Sept. 26 hosted expensive to buy but will save The first Grow Local event was held July 2, in a ‘Forest 2 Forest’ sponsored walk, exposing collaboration with Solomon’s. The event promoted participants to the full diversity of the island’s you money on your bills in the the importance of growing locally, and showcased Aug. 26 featured a family activity day full of natural wonders and significant conservation long term. For every £1 of ways to creatively use small spaces for gardening outdoor activities, the ‘bug hunt’ proving the most efforts. as well as to up-cycle items. popular. electricity used by a regular bulb, an energy saving bulb would cost just 20p. LED lights are even more efficient.

Tree-planting by the island’s schools kicked off Finally, for the last event of the 20th anniversary Oct. 29, giving each school-aged child the chance A fun day was held in celebration of the 20th year, on Dec. 11 Prince Andrew School students to plant an endemic tree in the forest. anniversary day on Nov. 28. planted trees at the Millennium Forest. 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 11 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE 16 other people and their families Covid Year in Review were asked to isolate for 14 days. Marine Awareness Week 2021 Andrew Turner, SAMS No confirmed Covid case arose out of the situation, but SHG said Andrew Turner & Emma Weaver (photos), SAMS it would be “taking action” against the two persons for breaking isolation (SHG later said the couple never broke isolation). Six of the passengers from the March 21 flight were moved to Bradley’s for part of their isolation period; but after transporting the passengers to Bradley’s, they were then returned to the Blue Lantern as they found Bradley’s unfit for their accommodation. Local preventative measures were also tightened, including anyone with underlying health conditions As of Wednesday, entries into suspected cases. being urged to stay home. Surgeries St Helena have officially been Event cancellations and business and outpatient evaluations were restricted for one year. closures were another key feature cancelled or held via telephone. On March 17, 2020 SHG announced during March. The Mantis St Helena that due to the Covid-19 pandemic Hotel and the St Helena Community MAY arising across the globe, border College closed their doors to the By May, Bradley’s had become the restrictions would be coming into public. Miss St Helena 2020 was place of two-week quarantine for place. postponed, as was Creative Saint travellers entering St Helena. Now, one year on from that Helena’s musical production of However, confusion over the announcement, The Sentinel takes Mama Mia. rules led to some teething troubles. a look at the past year in terms of During the first quarantine round the Covid-19 pandemic and how it APRIL at Bradley’s, relatives of people Marine Awareness week began Foundation (IPNLF), National quiz night at Anne’s Place. has affected St Helena. St Helena’s first suspected case of quarantined went to the camp and March 15 and will run until March Trust Marine Team and SHG’s Events are switching to the Mule Covid-19 was announced in April. walked around the outside of the 20. Marine Section. Yard on Thursday for a movie MARCH 2020 The person had flown into St fence in order to see their relatives. This year events began with Wednesday saw the St Helena night, followed by a community While January and February had Helena on Saturday, March 21 SHG officials said they would be presentations at Anne’s Place Nature Conservation Group clean-up on Saturday hosted by seemed like relatively normal and was in isolation at the Blue taking action; members of the from Blue Belt’s Elizabeth (SNCG) host a marine-themed the National Trust. months in St Helena, March saw Lantern. The person reported mild public said they had been informed Clingham, the National Trust the first serious action to prevent symptoms – a cough and headache by SHG officials that they could Marine Team and government Covid-19 from coming to the island. – did not have a temperature and visit the perimeter of the camp; and marine scientists such as Joachim On March 17, SHG announced that tested negative for flu. As St Helena no action has since arisen from the Naulaerts and Leeann Henry. all passengers, except those not did not have any Covid tests at the situation. Topics included “the role of an subject to border control and TC time, the person had to be treated Good news came when a special NGO in local marine research and Officers etc, would be banned from as a possible Covid-19 case. flight was chartered to bring back conservation,” an introduction to entering St Helena. On Monday, March 30 SHG said those Saints, including medivac the Blue Belt Programme and the Additionally, South Africa went the person’s spouse had visited patients, who were stuck in Pretoria assessment of St Helena’s inshore into lockdown due to the prevalence the person – breaking isolation – since the March 26 start of South fish species. of Covid-19 in the country. This and that the spouse had then also Africa’s Covid-19 lockdown. The Exhibitions are on display meant St Helena’s weekly Airlink reported a cough and headache flight also brought airfreight and all week at Anne’s Place and flights were cancelled anyway. This but no temperature. As a result, medical staff from South Africa. are hosted by groups like the left medivac patients stranded in International Pole & Line South Africa. Ascension Island had three suspected cases arrive on the final flight before South Africa’s Primary schools’ Athletics Day back on track lockdown; all those who had been on the final flight were asked to Donna Crowie, SAMS isolate. This later turned out to be or social distancing existent in St schools’ Athletics Day, due to a false alarm, which was good news In 2020, the primary schools’ Helena and with the population take place April 21. for Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook beginning to get vaccinated, Further information about the annual sporting events were who, despite SHG having restricted Weekly press conferences cancelled due to Covid-19 annual events are this year going event will be released closer to official travel, had flown to were held in March/April 2020. restrictions. back to normal. the time. Ascension and back on the same They were filmed by SAMS and This year, without Covid cases This includes the primary flight that also carried the three broadcast on local TV. 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 13 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE when the biggest aircraft yet had OCTOBER Bradley’s Camp was originally constructed to house workers from the St Helena a smooth landing at St Helena In October SHG began gauging Airport Project before being converted last Airport. demand for the potential reopening year into a quarantine facility. Titan Airways, in the first of of flights to South Africa. its repatriation/charter flights This was after South Africa between St Helena and the UK, reduced its lockdown enough that landed a Boeing 757-200 aircraft international travel from low-risk at St Helena Airport. The 757-200 countries was reintroduced. seats around 200 passengers and is However SHG said that despite the slightly larger, higher-capacity and lowered lockdown level in South higher-range than the Boeing 737- Africa, travel arrangements with 800 that Comair used during the the country remained “complex.” famous 2016 attempt to land at St “SHG is endeavouring to Helena Airport. determine how [the arrangements] Local business in July began to impact St Helena, and is waiting for adapt to Covid challenges, for more information from the South people at Bradley’s.” vaccines. FEBRUARY instance with Abiwan’s (Wanda African authorities,” SHG said. St Helenian Pam Brown works Vaccination of the general public Isaac) beginning to make and sell However, the new Covid-19 DECEMBER as a carer in the UK. As a frontline began in February after 3,800 face masks. variant in South Africa soon popped December was a month of protests, worker, she was among the first vaccines arrived on the Feb. 26 Employees of the hospital’s laboratory explained up and lockdowns tightened again; counter-protests and one of the UK residents to take part in the charter flight. to councillors the new Covid-19 testing procedures AUGUST flights have not been reintroduced. most viral local videos of 2020. vaccination programme and she SHG prioritised vaccine after the equipment arrived and was set up for full The big news of August came Cllrs Jeffrey Ellick, Gavin Ellick shared her experience with The distribution based on five “groups” use. when a male person quarantined NOVEMBER and Christine Scipio organised a Sentinel. (Group 1 was healthcare workers, at Bradley’s broke out of the camp The big debate during November peaceful protest on the Airport Road The vaccine caused side-effects, frontline workers and quarantine JUNE on the night of Sunday, Aug. 2. The was about the Executive Council the day the Governor was due to but Pam still recommended staff; Group 2 was long-term It took until June for Covid-19 Police found the person at his home (ExCo) decision to allow all Foreign, depart St Helena on holiday. About everyone get vaccinated as soon as care facility residents and staff, testing equipment to come into in the early hours of Monday, Aug. Commonwealth & Development 20 people gathered on the road possible. and prison residents and staff; action at the hospital, but when it 3. Office (FCDO) officials and their wearing Covid-19 face masks and “I was OK on Tuesday, but come Group 3 was “extremely clinically did, two came at once. families to be exempt from serving carrying banners against switching Wednesday to Monday, I was so ill,” vulnerable groups;” and Groups The first test involves an RT-PCR SEPTEMBER the 14-day quarantine at Bradley’s from Bradley’s Quarantine Facility she said. “I experienced flu-like 4 and 5 were people aged 55 and machine. For this, a nose or throat It was September when the man (instead, diplomats and their to home isolation. When the symptoms, my body sort of went older, as well as the remainder of swab is analysed in a controlled who broke isolation, Mr Andrew families could isolate elsewhere on Governor’s car drove past the into shock and I couldn’t move for the eligible population). environment (sealed off from the Clingham, appeared in court and the island – three exemptions had roadside protest, he ordered the car a day. main laboratory) and the machine is pled guilty to the offence. He was already existed, but none previously to stop and walked over with his “But, I would say [people on St St Helena’s used to detect genetic information. fined £2,000. had been based on social status). finger in the face of the protestors Helena should get vaccinated] – first Covid-19 This test is more accurate but can During sentencing Chief Part of the debate arose because (specifically the three local elected they will be silly not to, with the vaccination. take more time than the Point-of- Magistrate Duncan Cook said: SHG had directly denied that this members who were helping their amount of diabetics on the island. Care test, which was the second test “The reasons you left were a exemption existed before finally constituents lobby their views) and This virus is no joke and this new to come into action in St Helena in combination of circumstances confirming it existed. called them “a disgrace.” strain is worse than the first time.” June. This test was recommended by that led to distress at being in the Members of the public at a This was followed by a second This was followed by the Public Health England for situations camp. These included poor-quality meeting Nov. 4 demanded a Vote of protest. Around 30 protestors announcement on Monday, Jan. 11 where a small number of people facilities and food, limited diversion No Confidence in ExCo, removal of carried banners, banged drums and that the island’s first 100 doses of presented with Covid-19 symptoms and hunger. The Court does not the current governor from office, shouted “no home quarantine” as the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine and needed to be tested quickly. dismiss these reasons for leaving, protest marches, petitions and local they paraded from Pilling Primary had arrived. Early vaccine doses The tests were soon utilised, when believing them to be genuine.” and international media publicity. School to the front of the Castle were prioritised for key health one person in quarantine showed The Chief Magistrate however also Almost immediately afterward, Dec. 12. SHG officials and elected workers and frontline staff. Practice flu-like symptoms and the Point- said that “actual harm was low, but ExCo introduced home isolation for members had been invited to meet Development Nurse Latoya Thomas of-Care test quickly signalled the serious harm was foreseeable and all passengers from January. protestors and hear their views, but was the first person in St Helena to person did not have Covid-19. the very purpose of isolation was to SHG said this was because of no members were present. Three receive a Covid-19 vaccination. June 24 also saw the social reduce that potential harm.” members of the public carried a number of reasons, including The entire population (18 distancing advice issued by SHG The Chief Magistrate was clear to physical “risk” of non-Covid signs in support of home isolation; being ‘suspended’ – and it has years and over) is now state that the sentence for anyone infection from Bradley’s, and risk both groups protested peaceably getting vaccinated. Vaccine never since been reintroduced. committing this manner of offence to mental health. opposite each other outside the “With capacity to now control cards confirm vaccination would normally be imprisonment. “[Bradley’s is] not the best option Castle. dates. arrivals, provide increased medical Also in September, a risk anymore,” Dr Kamar said. “Besides The Vote of No Confidence in care and specialist testing for assessment by the Children & [the risk of catching Covid from ExCo was voted down in formal Covid-19 on-island, the IEG Adults Social Care Directorate said other residents of the camp], a lot Legislative Council. has agreed that current Social/ that children under 10 years of of plumbing and structural issues Physical Distancing advice can be age could no longer quarantine with Bradley’s have been reported JANUARY 2021 suspended,” SHG said. at Bradley’s and would instead to us and might expose residents Vaccination became the topic have to utilise appropriate, private to other infections. [And] we’ve of conversation for January, JULY accommodation for quarantine. noticed a lot of pressure on the heightened by family and friends A new milestone was achieved mental health and the wellbeing of in the UK starting to receive their 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 15 SAMS RADIO 1 SCHEDULE TIME OUT Help these monkeys find their way to the tree Famous birthday SAMS Radio 1 today 102.7 (Jamestown) • 90.5 (High Knoll) • 105.1 (Sunberry) • 105.3 (Blue Hill) Streaming live via www.sams.sh/radio.html

1-4pm: Luke Bennett Bringing you the 5:30-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Andrew Turner 8-8:30pm: Comedy (Old Harry’s Game) BBC FRI. March 19 World 7am-noon: Saturday Show with Donna Crowie 3-5pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie Service Queen Latifa 6-8pm: Eclectic Editions with Paul Gasteen 100.7 (Briars) 50 years old 8-9:30pm: Comedy repeats (Old Harry’s Game) SAT. March 20 SAT. 88.1 (High Knoll) 7am-noon: Sunday Show with Donna Crowie World’s oldest bird, 1pm: Interview Hour (Discussion on the outcome of 102.7 (Blue Hill) Wisdom the albatross, Wednesday’s Governance Reform consultative poll and next steps.) hatches chick at the age 3-5pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie of 70 7pm: Baptist Church service Riddle of the day SUN. March 21 What can’t talk but will reply when spoken to?

7-10am: Sunrise with Andrew Turner Featured echo An 1-4pm: Luke Bennett this 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Hancock’s Half Hour) week MON. March 22 Tune into SAMS Radio 1 at 1pm Wisdom the albatross, the world’s oldest Sunday to hear discussion about 10:30am: Interview Hour (Discussion on the outcome of

23 known wild bird, has had a chick at the Wednesday’s Governance Reform consultative poll and next the outcome of Wednesday’s steps.) Governance Reform consultative age of (at least) 70. poll and the next steps. 5-7pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie Wisdom the albatross welcomed her new This follows on from the live baby on Feb. 1 in a wildlife refuge in the broadcast of the count hosted by SAMS Radio 1 on Wednesday North Pacific Ocean. TUE. March evening. Biologists on the islands near Hawaii first The discussion will include noticed the egg pipping on Jan. 29. They 8-11am: Sunrise with Donna Crowie information about how many people voted; about what impact the non- announced the news on Twitter on Friday. 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell binding vote will have on SHG’s decision about Laysan albatrosses usually only live changing the island’s system of governance, for 12-40 years, but Wisdom was first 4-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Luke Bennett and more. identified by researchers in 1956. 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Hancock’s Half Hour) Albatrosses usually mate for life. The www.sudokuoftheday.com WED. March 24 WED. Local news and notices: father of the new chick is Wisdom’s 7am, 10am, noon, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm, 10pm partner, Akeakamai, who she has been 25 7-10am: Sunrise with Luke Bennett Sudoku with since 2012, US wildlife officials said.

12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell However it is believed Wisdom had other partners in the past, whom she outlived. 5-7pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie “Although albatross mate for life, they may find new partners if necessary, for THU. March THU. example if they outlive their first mate,” Reach us on 22727 or at [email protected] biologist Dr Beth Flint said. 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 DIOCESEwww.sams.sh OF SAINT HELENA 17 DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA LIFESTYLE & CULTURE FAITH MATTERS DIOCESE OF SAINTThe Cathedral HELENA Par ish of St Paul School of Love: An awesome communication tool The Cathedral Parish of St Paul st th Lemarc Thomas, Contributed Sunday 21 March – 5 Sunday of Lent 9.00a.m. SundaySung 21st EucharisMarch – t5/Juniorth Sunday Church of Lent Cathedral waiting.” receiver then mirrors back what they Saturday 9.00a.m. Sung Eucharist/Junior Church Cathedral If you were Betty, would you have heard. You can paraphrase, 9:30 hrs -Sabbath School 3.30 p.m. Reserved Sacrament St Peter respond differently if you heard that? but don’t analyse, critique, modify Programme 3.30 p.m. Reserved Sacrament St Peter Maybe this still triggers Betty. She or respond to what you are hearing. 10:00 hrs -Bible Lesson Study Tuesday 23 March is frustrated and tired after having so Simply say what you hear. 11:00 hrs - Divine Service 7.00 p.m. Lent CourseTuesdayGBV 23 March Cathedral much to do before she can go out. “I hear that…” 13:00 hrs - Pathfinders 7.00 p.m. LentThursday Course25GBVMarch Cathedral But instead of reacting with a “If I got that right, I think you said 9.00a.m. ThursdayEucharist 25 March Arabia Every Wednesday defence and counter-attack, what that…” 9.00a.m. Eucharist Arabia “Was there something I missed?” 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting if Betty were to simply reflect back The Parish of St James what she heard? “I hear that you felt “Is there more?” restless and uneasy whilst waiting.” All are Welcome The Parish of St James And then, what if Betty gave Step 2: Validation For further information contact: Sunday 21st March – 5th Sunday of Lent Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 st th validation? “That makes sense.” When the sender is done sharing, 9.30am SundaySung 21 EucharistMarch – 5/JuniorSunday Church of Lent St James In any healthy relationship, there And what if Betty went further and the receiver tries to validate what 9.30am Sung EucharistTuesday/Junior 23 March Church St James BAHA’I FAITH will be conflict. You will fight; and gave empathy? “I understand that they have heard by saying what has 7.00 p.m.. Lent CourseTuesdayGBV 23 March St James that’s okay. made sense. If there is something www.sthelenabahai.org it’s important for you to be on time, I 7.007.00p.m. p.m.. LentThursday Course 25GBVMarch St James Conflict does not have to break imagine you must have felt frustrated that has not made sense, ask more us. Not only can conflict bring us about that. “Be forbearing one with another and set 7.00p.m. TReservedhursday S25acramentMarch with St John and disrespected.” Healing closer together by strengthening and How does Henry feel now? Remember that you are validating not your affections on things below. Pride Reserved Sacrament with St John Healing deepening our relationships, but, if This probably sounds ridiculous their experience and perspective. not yourselves in your glory, and be not ashamed of abasement. By My beauty! I dealt with effectively, it can also be to you. You probably think, I would This may be different to your own The Parish of St Matthew have created all things from dust, and to healing and transformative. never say that. My partner would experience. You may feel provoked. The Parish of St Matthew dust will I return them again.” st th Research suggests that being never respond like that. That’s just But don’t take it personally. Don’t Sunday 21 March – 5 Sunday of Lent satisfied in your relationship does not try to defend yourself. Don’t try st th not us. That won’t work. DEVOTIONAL MEETING 11.15a.m. SundaySung 21 EucharistMarch – /5JuniorSunday of Lent St Mark depend on how much you fight but to criticise or discredit them. Step This way of communicating comes BAHA’I CENTRE 11.15a.m. SungChurch Eucharist/Admission/Junior of Church St Mark how well you fight (John Gottman). from Imago Therapy, and it can seem outside of yourself and look from Gumwoods ChurchOfficers/Admission of Church So today, I’m going to show you an unrealistic at first, but once you start their eyes… OK, if Betty has been at 8pm 3.30 p.m. OfficersReserved Sacrament Barnabas awesome communication tool that practising and putting it in your own work all day and then felt responsible 3.30 p.m. Reserved Sacrament BarnabasPledges you can use for sharing difficult stuff, words, it can really help to hold a safe for clearing the house before we go THURSDAY EVENINGS Tuesday 23 March Pledges or even joy, with a partner. space for conflict. out, it makes sense that she feels ALL ARE WELCOME 7.00p.m. TuesdayEucharist/23LenMarcht Course GBV St Mark This is how I hear a lot of fights Imago dialogue has worked frustrated. Telephone 24342 going down: really well for me and thousands “It makes sense that you feel that way. 7.00p.m. Eucharist/Lent Course GBV St Mark Henry: “You are always late!” of others who learnt this healthy I’m sure anyone in your situation would Betty: “You are the one who left the communication tool. feel the same.” BAPTIST CHURCH house in a mess and I had to tidy it up!” “That makes sense.” Sunday Service Henry: “I’m so tired of waiting around Try this at home “You make sense.” 21st March for you.” Imago dialogue has three basic steps: “This part makes sense to me, but can Sandy Bay Chapel 08.45 am Betty: “I’m so tired of having to pick up 1. Mirroring you help me understand…” Head O’Wain Chapel 10.45 am Prayer Meeting on Saturday 20th March at Activities at the Army this weekend 8:30am at the home of Anthony and Elaine your sh*t.” 2. Validation Jamestown Chapel 6.00 pm Henry: “Well don’t then.” Step 3: Empathy Hopkins at Sapperway. FRIDAY 19TH MARCH 2021 3. Empathy We warmly invite you to join us for our ‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP OPEN FROM Betty: “I won’t, and I’m not going down There is one basic ground rule that In the last step, imagine how the Sunday school is available at all our chapel Praise and Worship service on Sunday 10AM TO 1PM. COME AND GRAB SOME town with you tonight either!” one person speaks at a time. One sender must have been feeling with services, parents with children welcome. 21st March at 11am at No 3 Longwood GREAT BARGAINS!! One partner attacks with criticism. person is “sending” and the other is regard to what they said, and reflect Enterprise Park. The other reacts in defence. “receiving” – holding a space. this back. Put yourself in their shoes. Bible Studies Kid Zone (Sunday School) at 11:00am in SUNDAY 21ST MARCH 2021 Both shout at each other from “I imagine that you must feel…” Tuesday 23rd March Unit 7. FAMILY SERVICE AT THE HALF TREE Practise using this model with Baptist School Room 7.00 pm their surface emotions of anger and a partner by sharing something “If I put myself in your shoes, you must HOLLOW HALL AT 11AM. THE SERVICE Thursday 25th March Cell Meetings: WILL BE LED BY NICHOLAS YON. ALL frustration. positive, or, if you dare, a light have felt…” Sandy Bay Chapel 5.30 pm On Tuesday 23rd March at Sandy Bay ARE WARMLY WELCOME. Neither takes time to recognise or conflict: Try to reflect feelings rather than Blue Hill Community Centre 7:30pm Community Centre at 6pm. communicate their deeper feelings or One person is the sender – sharing thoughts… Examples of feelings On Wednesday 24th March at Unit 3 EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 7.30PM needs. your experience – and the other are sad, happy, frustrated, angry, Kids Adventure Club: Longwood Enterprise Park at 7:30pm and THERE WILL BE PRAYER MEETING Neither really hears the other. person is the receiver – listening and hurt, lonely, afraid… Communicate Every Saturday also at the home of Anthony and Elaine AND BIBLE STUDY AT THE HALF TREE It’s a build-up of attack, defence, holding space. feelings in one or two words. Baptist School Room Hopkins at Sapperway at 7:30pm. There is HOLLOW SALVATION ARMY HALL. ALL blame, criticism and contempt, Try this out at home and please get 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm now also a cell meeting in Jamestown on a ARE WARMLY WELCOME. (5 years old and above) Wednesday at 7:00pm. Please call Cathrine ending in neither getting their way. Step 1: Mirroring in touch to let me know how it goes. at 64352 for details. THERE IS ALWAYS A WARM WELCOME Check this out: You can get in touch via Instagram The sender shares something, e.g. Special Events FOR YOU AT THE SALVATION ARMY. The Christian gift/bookshop and DVD Henry: “You are always late!” = the best part of their day (or the most or other social media. Please also Outreach rental (as well as second-hand goods IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE Attack by criticism difficult). feel free to give feedback or if you 28th March shop) will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday ABOUT THE SALVATION ARMY ACTIVITIES Betty: “You are the one who left the The receiver actively listens with have any requests or questions to be Sandy Bay Community Centre 3.00 pm house in a mess and I had to tidy it up!” addressed in the School of Love. and Thursday from 9am to 2pm and on THEN PLEASE CONTACT curiosity, without taking anything Saturday from 10am to 12 noon. NICHOLAS YON ON TELEPHONE NUMBER = Defence and counter-attack personally. ALL ARE WELCOME 25311 OR CORAL YON ON TELEPHONE But, what Henry actually meant When the sender pauses, or the For further information contact: For further information phone 62552 or NUMBER 24358 was “I felt restless and uneasy whilst receiver asks them to pause, the Tel No 22388 or 24644 23249. TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS. 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 19 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE NOTICE BOARD toward becoming peace-builders. everyone can thrive. and singing helped each girl start World Thinking Day 2021: Let’s Stand Together for Leaders ensured each activity Then, the girls were either anew or continue their journey. Peace created time for reflection and enrolled into Rainbows, Brownies Then, ‘Guide of the Year’ (Feb Girlguiding St Helena, Contributed conversation, in particular about and Guides by outgoing County 2020 to Jan 2021) winners from dealing with the reasons why people Commissioner, Ms Heather Cowdry; each section were presented with World Thinking Day (WTD), held achievement this has been. We raise Guides to make choices rooted in fight and about supporting people or were ‘moving-on’ from one awards by newly elected County each Feb. 22, is the joint birthday of our hands in a huge Guide three values; consider the ripple effect of to manage their differences and section to another. Joyful clapping Commissioner Miss Rosemary the founders of the Girl Guide and thank you applause to everyone, actions and how they may impact conflicts in a non-violent (leading Mittens. Girl Scout movements, Lord and past and present, for this amazing different groups; and take action to peace-building). Each winner was chosen on merit, Lady Baden Powell. achievement.” towards creating a more welcoming The activities helped the girls having produced interesting and The international theme for WTD and peaceful society. understand why people are well-presented journals reflecting 2021 was ‘peace.’ different, why this is valuable and what they had enjoyed over the This theme was not only celebrated Peace-building activities important, and how it helps us all past year. The winners were Daisy on WTD but will be celebrated live in harmony. Andrews (Rainbow of the Year – throughout the year, as guiding Lunch followed the activities and Jamestown); Kaelize Thomas and members strive to become peace- provided a chance for all to sit, chat Qhi Green (Brownies of the Year – builders within their communities and reflect. By the end of lunch, we Longwood); Gilneal George (Guide and across the world. were delighted to welcome more of the Year – Jamestown). All members of Girlguiding St past and present adult members Certificates were also presented Helena – Rainbows, Brownies, to the event. These members to Jamestown and Longwood Guides, Rangers, Leaders, Guide What is peace? had organised prior WTDs and Brownies in recognition for strong Council, Trefoil Guild – came Leader Winnifred’s speech then they observed the afternoon with efforts with their journals. Guide together on WTD to think about and turned focus to the 2021 Girl interest. Ashlyn Yon of St Paul’s received a celebrate with their guiding family Guiding theme of ‘peace.’ special mention for her journal and all over the world. “We have planned activities that Closing ceremony her continuing commitment to a relate to this important theme, as variety of community activities. Ms Welcome and opening well as displayed graphics around Joyce Williams, Leader of Sandy Bay the centre which remind us of the units, received a service award for importance of peace in our everyday her years in Girl Guiding. Well done lives,” she said. “We aim to share to all recipients. this theme through a variety of Short speeches brought the activities for your interest and afternoon to a close. Girl Guiding enjoyment; these fall under three President Mrs Ivy Ellick addressed elements of the ‘peace’ theme.” the assembled units and welcomed A group of girls from Longwood’s the new County and Division Girls from around the island four Guiding sections then Commissioners, Miss Rosemary gathered with their Leaders at explained the three elements and Mittens and Mrs Pamela Ward Harford Community Centre, how the day’s activities would help Pearce, to their new roles. She Longwood. The day, hosted by the everyone better understand the extended special thanks to Ms Longwood Girlguiding Units, began concept of peace-building. Heather Cowdry, outgoing County with a welcome and opening speech • Young Leader Marcella Commissioner, for her invaluable by Ranger and Leader Winnifred Mittens explained that the first work in Girl Guiding over the Thomas. element was “Stand Strong.” She past three years. Ms Cowdry will “This year is not only a celebration said the activities would help the support the new commissioners of peace through our coming Guides understand what ‘peace- and will stay in touch with the units together for WTD; it is also an building’ means; explore the issues until she leaves the island. important year of celebration, and actions that can lead to conflict Finally, Miss Mittens thanked commemoration and opportunity and those that lead to peace; and feel everyone for gathering at Longwood to highlight the grand achievement empowered to be peace-builders. for WTD 2021 and a group photo of 100 years of girlguiding on St • Ranger Taelah Crowie was captured before everyone set Helena,” she said. “This is indeed next explained the second After a snack break, activities off for home. a great feat for our small island, element, “Stand Up.” Under this were held inside and outside the and we owe gratitude and thanks aspect Guides would explore centre, with girls split into age- The afternoon’s closing ceremony to our founders Canon and Mrs Ida conflict situations from different related sections and with very good began after a light tea, and involved Walcott, who started the Scout and perspectives; practise adapting weather conditions. everyone coming together indoors. Guide movements in the 1900s. behaviour to resolve conflict and The girls were encouraged to First, during ‘Our Global Promise,’ “In particular for us, we celebrate build peace; and explore the link work together to understand how everyone renewed their ‘Promise’ all of those Leaders and members between discrimination, exclusion thoughtfulness, caring, helpfulness, – their commitment to building who have kept the Girl Guide and peace. kindness, encouragement, peace and shaping a positive future. Movement going throughout • Brownie Kaelize Thomas consideration and support for each As Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, by 100 years of fun and friendship, concluded with explaining the other would inspire teamwork and keeping our Promise we make a from 1921 to this year’s big Girl third element, “Stand Together.” enable them to explore ways to commitment as peace-builders to Guiding birthday. What a fantastic She said this element would enable overcome challenges whilst striving help shape a positive future where 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

CHAIR OF CHARITY COMMISSION

SOCIAL CARE VACANCIES The Governor’s Office invites persons interested in the position of Chair of the Charity Commission of St Helena to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). This position will become vacant from 14 April 2021. Contact: Michelle Clingham Contact: Deborah Baldwin Tel: 23090 Tel: 23312 The functions of the Charity Commission are set out in the Charities Ordinance, 2005. In summary, these include the following: Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

 To determine whether organisations are or are not charitable organisations

 To encourage and facilitate the better management of charitable organisations Contact: Gillian Brooks  To ensure that persons involved in the management or administration of registered Tel: 22713 organisations comply with their legal obligations in exercising their functions Email: [email protected]  To identify and investigate any apparent misconduct or mismanagement in the administration of charitable organisations, and take remedial or protective action in connection with such misconduct or mismanagement You don’t need to have qualifications but if you have previous experience in this field – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent care worker. Why not contact us if you are:  To perform the specific functions which are conferred upon it by the Charities Ordinance. Able to work well as part of a team Positive, friendly and have a friendly proactive attitude The Chair will also be responsible for the preparation of an annual report on the Closing Date: 4 pm activities of the Charity Commission of St Helena.

Friday, 26 March 2021 The appointment term of Chair is for a period of three years. An attendance allowance of £35 per meeting and a mileage allowance of 60p per mile is paid for all meetings  Salary: Grade B £6,890 per annum as per the Social Care Cadre attended.  Leave: 25 days per annum Interested persons should contact the Information & Research Support Officer, Linda  Pension: 15% pension contribution into approved defined contribution pension scheme Benjamin at The Castle on tel: 22470 or via email: [email protected]  Paid Sickness Absence to obtain the relevant Expression of Interest form. Alternatively, the form can be  Flexible working hours scheme downloaded from the Public Information, Reports and Policies page of the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-information/.  Training opportunities Potential appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances, such as a police vetting certificate, completion of Completed EOI’s should be returned to Manager of the Governor’s Office, Kerry Lane, a medical declaration form and references. via email: [email protected] by Friday, 26 March 2021.

Job Profile and Application forms are available from: Shortlisted persons will then be invited to a discussion with the Governor and the Corporate Human Resources or the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies. Applications should be successful applicant will be appointed subject to a satisfactory vetting clearances. submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e- Governor’s Office, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha mail [email protected]. 2 March 2021 22 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc Has a vacancy for an For further information, including the Company’s attractive benefits package, please contact Marilyn Joshua, Operational Supervisor Grocery Manager Within the Half Tree Hollow Supermarket (Country Outlets) Job Outline on telephone number: 23559 To be responsible for overseeing the daily operations within the Business Unit and to provide or via email address: continuous strategic support to Management. [email protected]

Interested Persons Should: Application forms may be collected Ideally have experience working in a retail environment from Solomons Reception Desk, in the Main Office Building, Jamestown or Possess good leadership skills and Supervisory experience alternatively an electronic copy can Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills be requested via e-mail address: Have experience in Stock Management [email protected] and should Be experienced in Cash Handling & Security be completed and returned to Miss Possess excellent Customer Service skills Daryl Legg, Human Resources Officer, Have GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above or equivalent Solomons Office, Jamestown, Possess RSPH Level 2 Food Safety or equivalent by 23 March 2021 Salary for the post will start at £9,272.28 per annum (£772.69 per month)

VACANCY EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FEMALE SUPPORT WORKERS (CHILDREN’S RESIDENTIAL HOME) Internal Auditor Services Fixed Term: 1 year within Health & Social Care Portfolio Are you a highly motivated individual looking for a career change or to progress career? Do you have the ability to provide quality Bank of St Helena is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced person on a two-year fixed term contract to provide the care and protection for children of all ages? If so, and because of the need of the service, Children’s Services is seeking to recruit services of Internal Auditor. You must: a female to work as part of their team! • be self motivated;

We offer the following: • have excellent communication skills; • Applicants should have the following qualifications and/or equivalent level of Salary: £6,722 per annum as per the Social have relevant auditing experience (preferably in a banking environment); and experience: Care cadre • ideally have a recognised qualification in internal auditing and or finance and accountancy.  Functional Skills Entry Level 1 in Maths and English or equivalent experience Leave: 25 days per annum It is expected that the time commitment will be for two days per week. The main purpose of this service is to manage and execute the Internal Audit function, coordinating specific processes to support the implementation and execution of the  Pension: 15% pension contribution into ap- Valid Drivers’ Licence (and access to own vehicle for work purposes) Internal Audit Plan, conducting reviews on risk management and systems of internal control, monitoring compliance with  Experience of working with vulnerable adults, young people and children proved defined contribution pension scheme statutory requirements and the Bank’s policies and procedures along with the preparation and presentation of audit Paid Sickness Absence findings and recommendations. Flexible working hours scheme For further information and payment offered, please contact Josephine George, Managing Director, on telephone Further information about the duties of the post and a copy of the job profile, interested persons should contact: number (00 290) 22044 or email: [email protected]. Shanade Bedwell, Acting Children’s Residential Home Supervisor on telephone number 23312 or email: [email protected] Expressions of interests should be submitted to Leeanne Henry, Assistant Managing Director, Market Street, Job Profile and Application forms are available from: Jamestown or emailed to [email protected]. Corporate Human Resources or the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies. Applications should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Madonna Henry, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Wednesday, 24 March 2021. Closing date for Expressions of Interest is Friday, 19 March 2021.

SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled H e a d O f f i c e : M a r k e t S t r e e t · J a m e s t o w n · S t H e l e n a I s l a n d · S T H L 1 Z Z applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · web www.sainthelenabank.com SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may only apply to certain roles. Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, @sainthelenabank Bank of St Helena Ltd 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD VACANCY POLICE CONSTABLE (Police Directorate) UNACCOUNTED FOR WATER Recruiting today for the future of tomorrow. INFRASTRUCTURE LEAKAGE INDEX (ILI) FOR LEVELWOOD COMPARED TO SOME EUROPEAN Public Service is at the core of all we do, protecting & serving our community & delivering a safe WATER COMPANIES environment for all.

Applicants should have the following qualifications and/or equivalent level of experi- We offer the following: Connect Saint Helena Ltd conducted the Water Loss Control Programme (Water Audit, Intervention and ence: Evaluation) using the Water Balance analysis and rated these using Performance Indicators. This water Salary: £10,704 per annum as per the Police  To be over 18 years old, Cadre Pay scales Level C ‘Entry Level’ balance analysis assisted in prioritising areas resulting in identifying Levelwood as an area of concern.  Have GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above or equivalent. Leave: 25 days per annum Pension: 15% pension contribution into ap- This article highlights that having gone through the Water Loss Control Programme as of February  Have a valid driving licence , class A. proved defined contribution pension scheme 2021, the Infrastructure Leakage Indices (ILI) for Levelwood are between 1 and 3. This is comparable to  Have at least one year’s experience of working with difficult, demanding and vulnerable Paid Sickness Absence members of society. European utility companies. Training opportunities Career Progression Opportunities

Further information about the duties of the post and a copy of the job profile, interested persons should contact Police Inspector Julianne Stevens on 22626. email- [email protected]

Application packs/forms are available from Tessa Peters and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Output Coordinator & Indexer Tessa Peters at Coleman House, Police HQ, Jamestown (or email [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Wednesday 31st March 2021.

SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may only apply to certain roles.

VACANCY CAREER ACCESS ST HELENA (CASH) MANAGER

This is an exciting new role to develop, launch and manage Career Access St Helena (CASH) a one stop shop for career services and employment related resources. Managing a team of two Support Officers you will ensure the delivery of high quality services and positive employment outcomes for the community on St Helena. Reporting to The graph above shows the comparison of Levelwood results (indicated by the circle) using ILI to the Applicants should have the following qualifications and/or experience Water Utilities in 15 European countries. The Levelwood area has similar ILI as England, Wales and What we are offering:

 Experience in a Human Resources or a related field (e.g. workforce development, career France. Salary: Grade E £14,138—£17,673 per annum coaching, employee relations, education, employment services etc.) depending on qualifications and experience  Experience assisting individuals with finding employment, volunteer opportunities or devel- opmental training Leave: 30 days per annum Our current overall loss in Levelwood is 33% within the 25 – 35% target proposed by the Independent  Familiarity with recruitment processes and/or career education and professional develop- Pension: 15% pension contribution into approved Review. Bulk meter (equipment) errors are part of a loss referred to as apparent losses, this was the ment resources defined contribution pension scheme greatest contributor to the Levelwood loss.  Experience working independently with limited direction, writing reports or business cases, building professional relationships, and working with a wide range of stakeholders Paid Sickness Absence  A Level 4 or above qualification in a relevant subject – such as HR Management, Business Flexible working hours scheme Next week we will show how we divided (split) Levelwood into zones to be able to monitor the area Administration or Organisational Development etc. or equivalent level of demonstrable at- Training opportunities tainment or experience efficiently.

Further information about the duties of the post and a copy of the job profile, interested persons should contact: 16 March 2021 Mrs Angela Benjamin, Head of Lifelong Learning, Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio on telephone number 22607 or email: [email protected]

Application forms are available from: Corporate Human Resources or the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies. Applications should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Miss Sharina Williams, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 30th March 2021.

SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. 26 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 27 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD VACANCY VACANCY Qualified Fire Fighter PRISON COOK (Police Directorate) (Permanent Post within HMP Prison, Police Directorate) The St Helena Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic qualified firefighter. Some of the Do you have a good understanding of food handling and safe storage? Do you have the ability to plan and deliver menus that many aspects of the post are dealing with the public and remaining calm under extreme levels of pressure. are varied and nutritionally balanced? If so, the Prison Service has an opportunity for you to join their team

Applicants should have the following qualifications and/or equivalent level of We offer the following: As a firefighter, you'll respond to emergency situations, protect people, the environment We offer the following: experience: Salary: £6,890 per annum and property from all types of accident and emergencies. Salary: Between £9,474 and £11,264 per  To be over 18 years old, Leave: 25 days per annum Applicants should have the following qualifications and/or equivalent level of annum depending on qualifications and experi- Pension: 15% pension contribution into experience:  Food handing certificate ence as per the Fire & Rescue Cadre Level C approved defined contribution pension  GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above or equivalent.  NVQ level 2 Diploma in professional cookery Leave: 25 days per annum scheme  Pension: 15% pension contribution into ap- At least 2 years experience in a similar role  GCSE Maths, English and Food and Nutrition at Grade C or above Paid Sickness Absence proved defined contribution pension scheme  First Aid Qualification—First Responder or equivalent  At least 1 years experience in cooking for multiple people Training opportunities Paid Sickness Absence  Valid and clean Driving licence Training opportunities For further information about the duties of the post and a copy of the job profile, interested persons should contact: Heidi Murray, Prison Manager on telephone number 22541 or email: [email protected] For further information about the duties of the post and a copy of the job profile, interested persons should contact: Alan Thomas (Brigade Manager), Jason Lawrence (Watch Manager) on telephone number 23344 or email: [email protected] [email protected] Application packs/ forms are available from Anya Richards and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to

Application pack/forms are available from Anya Richards and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to HR & Admin Officer Anya Richards at Coleman House, Police HQ, Jamestown (or email [email protected]) by no later than 4pm GMT on Friday 2nd HR & Admin Officer Anya Richards at Coleman House, Police HQ, Jamestown (or email [email protected]) by no later than 4pm on April 2021. Tuesday, 30th March 2021. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. Benefits are subject to change and may only apply to certain roles. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified.

Meeting of Enterprise St Helena Board of Directors

A meeting of the Enterprise St Helena Board of Directors will take place on Wednesday 24 March 2021 at 9:00am at the Head Office, Ladder Hill Business Park.

Specific items that will be discussed which are open to the public:

1. Confirmation of Minutes of Open Session held on 24 February 2021; 2. Matters Arising from Open Session Minutes of 24 February 2021; 3. Management Accounts for Period Ended February 2021.

A copy of the Agenda and Papers open to public will be available from Monday 22 March 2021 on request to the Board Secretary via email: [email protected] or telephone No. 22920.

Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Email: [email protected] Registration is free and is still open until Tuesday 23rd March, simply call Paul on 51649, email Visit us online | Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com | Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com [email protected] or message on facebook @ The Mule Yard. 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 29 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

MAIN BRANCH, WHARF KIOSK AND REMOTE BANKING - MARCH 2021

Main Branch Monday to Friday 08:45 - 15:00 DESIGN COMPETITION Saturday 08:30 - 12:30 BADGE OF ST HELENA Wharf Kiosk Enter our competition to design a new Badge of St Helena with the prospect of winning £100. Thursday and Friday 09:00 – 14:30 Executive Council agreed on 3 November 2020 to introduce a Badge of St Helena to recognise Saturday 20 March 08:45 – 12:30 exceptional services by non-St Helenians. It is intended that the Badge be awarded to such individuals or businesses who make significant contribution to St Helena by supporting and/or Saturday 27 March 08:45 – 12:30 enhancing social, cultural, economic, and environmental improvements and/or understanding of St Wednesday 31 March 09:00 - 14:00 Helena internationally. This new award will complement the existing Badge of Honour which is only available for St Helenians or others who have been resident on St Helena for 10 years or more. Remote Banking The competition is open to all persons residing on-Island and will close on 26 March 2021. ANRD, Scotland Monday 22 March 09:30 – 13:00 Designs can either be submitted electronically or in hard copy and should preferably include HTH Supermarket Thursday 25 March 10:00 – 13:00 pictorial and/or symbolic images relevant to St Helena for both obverse and reverse of the Badge. Longwood Enterprise Park Monday 29 March 09:30 – 14:00 Designs should preferably not exceed A4 quarter page size as they will need to be reduced to fit the size of the Badge which will have a diameter of 3.5cm. A picture of the existing Badge of Honour is H e a d O f f i c e : M a r k e t S t r e e t · J a m e s t o w n · S t H e l e n a I s l a n d · S T H L 1 Z Z shown below as an example. T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · web www.sainthelenabank.com Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, @sainthelenabank Bank of St Helena Ltd 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004

Pilling Primary School ( Staff , Pupils and PTA ) would like dates and times: services InternationalTelephone andInternet Due to Sun Outages there will be interruptions to the to thank all those who either assisted with, supported or participated in their Christmas activities which were once again hugely successful. 40/01 60 4 mins 27/03/2021 16:06 26/03/2021 25/03/2021 24/03/2021 Takings (before expenditure) for each event were as 28/03/2021

follows: Date Bonanza Night - £2,464.40 Festival of Lights (including donations) – £1, 133.33 Duration Time Monetary Raffle – £982.50 Advent Service – £215.76 Carolling – £186.69 16:05 16:05 16:06 (a donation of £40 was made to St James’ Church) 16:05 Designs should also be accompanied by a narrative to explain the thinking behind the design. 4 4 mins 5 mins 4 mins 3 mins It should be noted that SHG reserves the right to edit the selected designs. Average Expenditure - Christmas events - £2789.91 Entries should be submitted to the Secretary of the Honours Committee, Linda Benjamin, at the Castle. Hard copies should be placed in a sealed envelope marked “Design Competition Your support toward our fundraising initiatives is always – Badge of St Helena”. E-copies should be addressed to [email protected].

appreciated. on the following SHG Kaylee Young – Chairperson PTA 9 March 2021 Juliet Anthony – Treasurer PTA Elaine E Benjamin - Head Teacher Pilling Primary School Jamestown 30 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 18 March 2021 www.sams.sh 31 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT

VACANCY NOTICE VACANCY NOTICE

LEAD AND TRAINER - SEA AND LAND RESCUE SERVICE (SLRS) MARINE MECHANIC

About the role Ascension Island Government (AIG) recruits, trains and deploys volunteers to provide its Sea Rescue Service in the coastal About the role As a small island community, we rely heavily on the use of boats and sea craft to operate essential services, both within AIG waters of Ascension. This is a vital role which delivers an essential emergency rescue service for people stranded or in difficulty at sea within island waters. This is a new role, giving the postholder an exciting opportunity to further develop the operations and for other organisations and the wider community. This is a critical role for a skilled and specialist marine existing service, team and training priorities. mechanic, who will ensure that our sea rescue craft, and other boat engines, are operational and regularly services and maintained.

What you’ll do Your main focus will be to lead the SLRS (staff and volunteers) and ensure the team is available and equipped to deal with all What you’ll do emergency calls and requests for assistance effectively and efficiently. Key responsibilities include recruiting and training You’ll be responsible for undertaking maintenance and repairs to all marine engines and outboard motors, including sea team members, ensuring a fully operational on-call rota is in place, coordinating emergency response calls, ensuring vessels rescue craft. This includes welding, electrical fault finding, diagnostic testing, stripping and repairing engines, gearboxes and and equipment are in working order, developing and delivering training. As well as leading the team, you will also be part of outboard motors. the rota (generally one week on-call out of four) to deliver a volunteer rescue service for people stranded at sea. What you’ll bring What you’ll bring With a minimum of three years’ service as a mechanic working on marine engines and outboard motors, you’ll have the You’ll have significant experience of boat handling and of working as part of a sea rescue service, ideally at management / experience to carry out the above, and to deliver a basic level of marine maintenance training to sea rescue service team leadership level. With strong interpersonal and communication skills, and calm and organised under pressure, you’ll have members and other mechanics within AIG. You’ll have certification confirming your competency to work as a mechanic on the ability to lead and motivate the team. Previous experience of sourcing content, designing and delivering training in sea marine and outboard engines, or have equivalent experience and be willing to work towards certification. rescue operations is also essential. Physical and psychological fitness is required to operate in what can be dangerous and risky conditions. You’ll be a strong and confident swimmer and will hold a clean and valid driving licence. What we offer In addition to an annual salary of £13,600 (taxable on Ascension), the role attracts an Accompanied status contract and the What we offer following benefits: In addition to an annual salary of £18,250 (taxable on Ascension), the role attracts an Accompanied status contract and the  Rent free accommodation (with Accompanied status electricity and water allowances) following benefits:  An Accompanied status food allowance of £6,700 per annum  Rent free accommodation (with Accompanied status electricity and water allowances)  Relocation costs for your personal effects, including the shipment of a vehicle  An Accompanied status food allowance of £6,700 per annum  One mid-contract return journey to your country of recruitment  Relocation costs for your personal effects, including the shipment of a vehicle  A gratuity payable on the successful completion of a 2 year contract  One mid-contract return journey to your country of recruitment  30 days’ annual holiday (with additional 9 days public holidays)  A gratuity payable on the successful completion of a 2 year contract  Free primary dental and medical care  30 days’ annual holiday (with additional 9 days public holidays)

 Free primary dental and medical care The appointment will be subject to:

 The appointment will be subject to: Satisfactory employment references   Satisfactory employment references Enhanced Criminal Records Check  Enhanced Criminal Records Check  Satisfactory Medical Clearance  Satisfactory Medical Clearance What’s it like to work on Ascension? What’s it like to work on Ascension? Ascension is a small volcanic island, situated in the South Atlantic, with a warm stable climate (26-34°C). We are part of the Ascension is a small volcanic island, situated in the South Atlantic, with a warm stable climate (26-34°C). We are part of the wider British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated approximately 1,000 miles from wider British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated approximately 1,000 miles from the mainland of Africa and 800 miles from our nearest neighbour, the island of St Helena. To thrive here, you must be the mainland of Africa and 800 miles from our nearest neighbour, the island of St Helena. To thrive here, you must be resilient, adaptable and able to live and work in an incredibly small and diverse island community. resilient, adaptable and able to live and work in an incredibly small and diverse island community. Closing date: Monday 5 April 2021 Closing date: Monday 5 April 2021 Interviews: Week commencing 12 April 2021 (by Skype if off island) Interviews: Week commencing 12 April 2021 (by Skype if off island) For more information, a full job description, and to apply visit: www.ascension.gov.ac/lifestyle-and-employment/working- For more information, a full job description, and to apply visit: www.ascension.gov.ac/lifestyle-and-employment/working- here/ here/ If you have any queries about the role, please email [email protected] If you have any queries about the role, please email [email protected] 32 www.sams.sh Thursday 18 March 2021 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA RMS T20 Cup week two results Fixtures 20/03/2021 - Saturday Saturday AM Sunday AM 10am - Mustangs Vs Pirates Heat 169/5 (19.5 Ov) Lions 137/6 (19.2 Ov) Umpires – Cobras Dax Richards 94* Rhys Hobbs 61* Ronan Legg 2/33 1.30pm – Allstars Vs Lions Joshua Yon-Bowers 3/22 Umpires – Woodpeckers Pirates 166/7 (20 Ov) Woodpeckers 133/9 (20 Ov) Matthew Benjamin 54 Adrian Bowers 49* 21/03/2021 - Sunday Gavin George 2/15 Steve Coates 4/31 10am – Cobras Vs Woodpeckers Umpires – Lions Saturday PM Sunday PM Cobras 110/10 (20 Ov) Allstars150/3 (17.3 Ov) 1.30pm - Challengers Vs Mark Anthony 27 Darrel Leo 38* Heat Tyrel Ellick 4/14 Barry Stroud 2/28 Umpires – Allstars Challengers 295/4 (20 Ov) Mustangs 147/10 (16.5 Ov) Follow games live via - https://cricheroes.in/ Rhys Francis 109* Calem Ellick 45* tournament/217836/RMS-T20- Mark Anthony 2/67 Gareth Johnson 4/18 TOURNAMENT

Mrs Patsy Flagg, who was St Helena Golf Club accompanied by her daughter SHGC, Contributed Monica Yon and grandson Devlin Yon. Mrs Flagg thanked all the players who took part in the event, which was marking 16 years since its introduction in 2005. She congratulated the winners and reiterated her intention to continue carrying forward the legacy of Mr Flagg through the event. On behalf of our members, the committee of management wishes to express their gratitude to Mrs Flagg for her continued support and also for sponsoring the refreshments Another beautiful, warm and handicap scored net 69 to win and snacks. sunny Sunday on the island. The the trophy and first prize. He Coming up on Sunday, March greens were just as fast as the was followed in second place by 21 is the annual Charles Duncan previous Sunday after a fairly Eileen Wallace with net 71. Tony Challenge Cup. This will be an dry week. Green and Douglas Augustus 18-hole stableford competition. Twenty-one players took part tied for third place with net 72. Normal tee off at 12:00. in the annual Flagg Challenge On a count-back Mr Augustus Registration closes Saturday, Cup in memory of our former emerged the third-prize winner. March 20 at 15:00. The Duncan President Mr Flagg, who would Four players scored twos to family are also sponsoring a have turned 86 on March 13, share the balls in the two-ball curry and rice meal after the 2021. pool. Tony Green and Lawson competition. Those who would The greens must have pulled Henry both birdied the 7th, Peter like to partake of the meal are a fast one on the players, as Bagley the 14th and Raymond kindly asked to register their only one score was in the 60s. Henry the 16th. The prizes interest in advance. Peter Johnson, playing off 18 were presented by the sponsor, Happy swinging…!