Sentinel 23 April 2015

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Vol. 4,SENTINEL Issue 5 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 23 April 2015

“A Fantastic Opportunity” Celebrating Five Years page 9 of G-Unique Designs

Liam Yon, SAMS good feeling about the business she, “never imagined it would be this successful.” Giselle started making jewellery, in particular ear- This month G-Unique Designs, which specialises rings, as a hobby. This eventually grew into a, “cottage in jewellery and accessories, is celebrating ﬁ ve years industry,” where she would create jewellery products since its start in 2010. “It certainly feels very invigo- in her home and sell them via outlets around the island. rating,” said Giselle Richards, owner of G-Unique De- “Then I decided to develop it further,” said Giselle, signs, “we are very proud to reach this milestone.” “because my spare bedroom just wasn’t big enough.” Starting in 2010, Giselle envisioned G-Unique design- She rented a workshop where she would create her ing jewellery that St Helena could be proud of, “from jewellery. Giselle then decided that there needed to a professional standpoint.” Although she always had a be, “an actual G-Unique continued on page 3 Sparkle Jewellery Getting Down and Dirty - L&C page 18

Environmental Risk Senior Managers Manager, Mike Durnford Clean Toilets

Richard Wallis, SAMS

Two senior managers from within the Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) rolled up their sleeves and scrubbed the islands public toilets in an effort to better understand the amount of work that goes into providing a better service. Head of the Environmental Management Division, Ben Sansom and Environmental Risk Manager, Mike Shipping News Durnford spent the whole day on Friday 17 April, pages 13 & 34 when the biggest cruise ship of the year arrived, visiting every public toilet with cleaning equipment and scrubbing brushes. continued on page 4 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS

Beautiful baby girl Kianna A Precious Joella Constantine was born to proud parents Leanne Thomas and Phillip Constan- Bundle of Joy tine and order brother Kallis on 3 February at 11.30am. Born in Vincent Pallotti Hos- Kianna Joella pital in Cape Town, baby Kianna is, "happy, contented Constantine and very quiet," said mummy. Weighing a healthy 6lb Anne Clarke, SAMS 14oz and measuring 51.5cm, Kianna is a delight to her older brother Kallis, who is, "very protective," of his baby sister. Mummy has adjusted well to her new addition to the family, "the second time around is just like the ﬁ rst," she said, "everything is good and I'm very happy to have Kianna with us." Daddy is also overjoyed with the ar- rival of Kianna and is, "very hands on" said mummy.

Nurses Show Support for Burnt-Out Business

Amphibian’s Ryan Backhouse receiving a donation from Senior Nursing Assistant, Cynthia Fowler

Jane Durnford, SAMS Hospital over a short period of time, follow- drinks and food. Ryan and Jason were both ing the suspected arson attack that destroyed grateful for the generosity and support of the Last Friday afternoon, Senior Nursing As- their bar. nursing staff. sistant, Cynthia Fowler presented Ryan Back- On Friday the MV Costa Deliziosa was sitting A heartfelt card accompanied the donation that house and Jason George, owners of Amphibi- in the harbour and the bar and grill had been said they, “were all very saddened by the ar- ans mobile bar, with a donation of £200, which set up in the Grand Parade, the business was son attack and decided to do a whip-round to had been raised by the staff at the General busy with tourists and island residents buying help,” get them back on their feet. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 3 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Celebrating 5 Years of G-Unique From a Spare Bedroom to Two Successful Outlets continued from front page G-Unique’s Kerisha, Giselle and Tysha Outlet.” This is where the G-Unique Boutique and Studio Branch was born. By this time Giselle had turned jewellery making from a hobby into an established business. In the latter part of 2014 Giselle decided to expand her business by opening a second outlet in The Market, Jamestown. “Recently as you would’ve seen,” explained Giselle, “G-Unique has decided to go one step further and develop into a second branch which is there to cater for people in the Main Street area.” Giselle said that it was not smooth sailing going from a hobby to two successful branches. “There were plenty of challenges,” she said, “particularly when you are doing a business in a creative fi eld, you have to get that balance right between creative designs and making a profi t.” She says when running a business you must always think ahead, “where do we go from here? And how does this fi t in with the G-Unique vision?” Giselle cannot run the business on her own

and is very grateful for her team, saying they, has got to the point now where I just oversee.” “are what actually makes G-Unique such a G-Unique also has a guiding principle of up- success.” Keisha Peters and Tysha Anthony skilling young people and encourages partici- are both Jewellery Designers for G-Unique pation in educational programs. This month with Mandy and Lydia running the Mainstreet Keisha (18) will be enrolling on a Jewellery Branch in Jamestown. “The jewellery design- Diploma and Tysha (17) is still carrying out an ers are absolutely incredible,” said Giselle, apprenticeship at the lab in Jamestown whilst “they bring their own spin on the products. It still learning skills at G-Unique. Mandy Hathway. Photo Supplied G-Unique is not the only jewellery-designing business on island with other local designers also selling handmade jewellery. Although this is the case, Giselle, “welcomes the competition,” saying that it helps to keep G-Unique, “on their toes.” To celebrate its 5th Anniversary, G-Unique has had many special offers during the month of April. These offers range from ‘buy one get one free’ to ‘double reward card stamps’ and ‘free cake Fridays.’ Although reaching ﬁ ve years is a fantastic milestone for any local business, Giselle en- visions G-Unique going even further. “One of the things that has deﬁ nitely taken off this year is our export market,” she said, “so we’re in the process of re-designing our website to cater for this.” Giselle hopes G-Unique designs will continue to be successful for years to come and dreams Displays of G-Unique Jewellery of one day being able to visit the Philadelphia Bead Festival in the USA. 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL SENTINEL Getting Down and Dirty COMMENT Senior Managers Clean Toilets Julie Fowler, SAMS

I have one community wish and that would be to have the General Hospital fully staffed. I have been admitted to hospital many times in the last few years here on St Helena, UK and in Chile and I must say that each and every time I was looked after 100%. I remember in the Hos- pital in Chile as we walked along the corridors there was a cleaner with a cloth mop and disin- fectant cleaning as we walked, everything was spotless and we had to wear special clothing as we entered different sections of the hospital, also masks on our faces, everything to protect germs from spreading. Doctors were dressed in white cloaks and special shoes; in every aisle was a hand sanitizer. As we sat to wait in the waiting room a nurse would come and ask if we were okay and if we needed anything, we knew where to fi nd her, she kept reassuring us that everything would be okay. The hospital and continued from front page from health to ENRD, however the team itself the gentleness and compassion shown from the “They are not just for tourists,” Mr Durnford will see a difference. The fi rst change will be to Hospital staff made me feel positive. In Hun- said, “they are for island residents as well, so introduce two landfi ll operators for health and gerford UK we had a village surgery, another we want to make sure that there is a high stan- safety reasons, he also wants to ensure that the welcoming and professional Unit, the Doctor dard of service for everybody on the island. team have good communications, are provided gave me his card and told me if I needed him This gives us an opportunity to fully appreci- with emergency fi rst response training and can just call anytime. The service from this surgery ate the hard work the guys do. What these is- manage their own human resources. Mr Durn- was amazing. For the few times I have been in sues are, and once we are better informed we ford urged the public to be, “conscious of the Hospital here on St Helena I have been looked can make better informed decisions.” fact that we’re trying to improve a service [...] after very well, but that was 6+ years ago, I can On the 1 April Sanitary Services were trans- give us time and more importantly, be respect- tell standards have dropped over the years, from ferred from Public Health to ENRD and the ful for the guys who are doing this hard job.” booking a doctor’s appointment, to waiting in senior managers took the opportunity to fi nd The two managers were determined to tackle the waiting room and also visiting a relative in out what diffi culties are faced by the frontline the task with the tools available and quickly hospital. I could share my specifi c complaints staff when they cleaned the toilets at the Mu- discovered they did not have all they needed. but it will just add fuel to the fi re. I have been seum, at top of the Ladder, Plantation House, “We are just fi nding that with the equipment looked after in the pass by Anna Crowie, Anna- Longwood Avenue and the Tomb. that we have, we don’t necessarily have all bel Clifford, Shara Robinson, Erica Benjamin, In an interview with The Sentinel last week Mr of the right equipment for the jobs,” Mr San- The Benjamin’s from Pounceys, the late Shir- Durnford explained that Sanitary Services deal som said continuing, “this is the fi rst time we ley Anderson, Rosie Mittens, Andrew Dillion, with landfi ll operations, domestic and com- have been out, and we want to go out with the Wendy Herne (I am sure I have left a few out) mercial waste services, and the cleaning and of equipment that we were given, and that we but these were/are hardworking, dedicated and public areas and toilets. He says the public will have in stock, so that we can fully appreciate professional nurses. I do hope the new recruits not immediately notice the change in provider what needs to be done to improve the service.” take a leaf out of these great nurses’ books. If they show the same compassion and dedication for nursing as these individuals do/did they THANK YOU will be on their way to a successful career. The prices of air fares it not a concern, I am grateful Deborah, Jim, Stephen, Ajay and Rico knowing that overseas medical treatment will would like to thank the following people now be hours away, money cannot buy health. for all the care, help and support they Even if we have to pay ourselves, we can go gave to Deborah - Dr Sotto and staff of anywhere in the world for medical treatment in the General Hospital, Dr Halls and staff a much shorter time. We all know there are so of Vincent Palotti Hospital, Charmaine & many people in their graves today, because they Julian Swain, Rose & Reg Yon and family, didn’t have the correct treatment or in time. Adrian, Verline and Katelyn Leo, Lorraine Have a good weekend Islanders! & Stephen Thomas and family all in Cape Town, Sister Ann and family in the UK, A very Happy 85th Birthday South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., Jolene, Melinda and their families on to Uncle Arthur Bizaare The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, Ascension, Maria & Keith Yon and family, Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic Lorraine & Barry Henry, Mandy & Moya, From and Doris and Preston. Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 Dawn,Jim,Pamela,Alex, God Bless You All E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh Gay, Donald and Julian. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 5 YOUR LETTERS/OPINION Dear Editor, I thought you might like this to use as a story about children being proud of their St Helenian roots. Attached is a picture of our daughter Ellie Jones (10) and son Ga- briel (5). Their Mum (Karen Leo) and her Grandma (Dot Leo of Halfway) have told them all about Saint Helena. Even though El- lie has never been to the island she always describes herself as a Saint and will not have it she is also half Scouse as I am from Liverpool. Really speaking, she is actually a cockney as she was born in a hospital just about within earshot of the bells of St Mary- le-Bow church. In the picture, with Tower Bridge in the background, Ellie is wearing her new Scout uniform on to which she insisted I sew a Saint Helenian fl ag. Gabriel is too young for Beavers but helps me out running Cub Scouts. His baseball cap also has a Saint Helenian fl ag sewn on to it. 16th Bermondsey is a Scout group in South East London. By almost unbelievable coincidence, at 16th Ber- mondsey two other Scouts have direct family connections with Saint Helena. The Saint Helenian fl ags were bought from Amazon. Hope you like the story. Regards, Ellie and Gabriel in London Bryan Jones

Poker An occasional questioning prod at the political firegrate By Stuart Moors

Government of the people

includes trips to Tristan da Cunha and to the vestors, because, as we all know, the more You’ll probably recognise this week’s title UK – how many of us “people” would have money you spend, the more infl uence you will as an extract from Abraham Lincoln’s so- selected these as optimal choices at a time have, and while the public sector and the rest called “Gettysburg Address”. He was speak- when demand for access to St.Helena will be of the local private sector might retain a sem- ing at a memorial service in 1863 at which the at an all time high? Unelected offi cials have blance of infl uence, the man (and woman) in fallen soldiers of the Battle of Gettysburg were put that draft together, pandering to those with the street and civil society organisations will reburied in a specially consecrated cemetery, substantial fi nancial infl uence. I mentioned be left well out of it. The US can’t crow about and in his 2-minute oration he managed to a few weeks ago about a draft bus timetable a better outcome, though, when in order to remind listeners of the birth of a nation, note that was proposed without any reference to even stand for President, you have to be pre- what the current occasion represented, honour the needs of us “people”, focusing instead on pared to spend millions of your own dollars, the fallen, exhort the survivors to continue the the needs of government and the bigger busi- an option for only a very few. struggle and fi nished with a prediction that the nesses. No Councillor drafted that. The recent Of course, we could instead have the govern- nation would fl ourish in freedom. Not bad for choice of Comair as the air service provider ment look after us all equitably in a sort of only ten sentences. was made, not by elected Councillors, but by command economy which is much like what But the famous quote, which comes at the end SHG’s procurement section and, of course, has been the major part of St Helena’s his- of the address, reads “that we here highly re- they will have been infl uenced by fi nancial tory. But there are dangers there too as most solve that .... government of the people, by the interests which do not correspond to those authoritarian governments in the world are af- people, for the people, shall not perish from of most of us, since we would much prefer fl icted by rampant corruption, and often resort the earth.”, and maybe we could expect a simi- to be sure that our luggage won’t be pilfered to violence to retain control. The majority of lar resolution applying to St.Helena. by dishonest airport staff and that we won’t us would not prefer that I am sure. Now, to resolve that “government of the peo- be mugged at the traffi c lights, and we would The examples above show not only that our ple” will not disappear is just saying that gov- much prefer to continue with medevac cases government is not “by the people” – it is also ernment is regarded as essential – anarchy is making use of the infrastructure that has been not “for the people”. Our current status is unacceptable. Pretty well a given, really. But built up over many years in Cape Town. “Government of the people, by the govern- then we come to “by the people”. How are we I am sure you can think of your own examples. ment, for the government”, and I can’t say that doing here? And ask the Councillors what their role in the I would resolve that it should not perish from Not well, I fear. We are not governed by the decision-making was. I wager that they were the earth. Would “Government of the people, people, but by unelected offi cials and by DfID, simply expected to rubberstamp the drafts if by the corporations, for the most of us” be any the purse-holder. “consultation” (i.e. ask for comments at the worse? In any case, a transition is looming, Here are a few examples which show that gov- last minute) did not lead to actual rioting. so perhaps we should make our requirements ernment is not “by the people”, which I take to What will change as we move into the future? known (before someone in SHG tells us what mean by people we have chosen to represent There is an undercurrent of concern that the they are!) us. The recent draft end-of-life RMS schedule purse-holding will simply transfer to big in- 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

Expressions of Interest to Tender Airport Concession (Enterprise) Opportunities

With the excing progress of St. Helena’s Airport and the announcement of Comair as St. Helena’s air service provider, Enterprise St. Helena (ESH) in partnership with the Air Access Oﬃce are seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced individuals or businesses for the opportunity to tender for any of the following business opportunies:-

x Airside Café (Ground ﬂoor)

x Airside Duty Free Shop (Ground ﬂoor)

x Landside Retail Unit (Ground ﬂoor)

x Landside Restaurant (First ﬂoor)

x Parking Management (Landside) There will be one scheduled flight per week for the first year of operaon and a 4—5 hour product and service offering will be expected for those arriving and those waing for departure. It is ancipated that the number of flights will increase from 2017/18 onwards.

Closing date for expressions of interest will be noon on Thursday 30th April 2015.

For further informaon and viewing of the Airport terminal ﬂoor plans please contact Marn George, Private Sector Development Manager, at ESH Oﬃce, Ladder Hill Business Park, or via telephone number 22920 or email mar[email protected]

Guests at the Queen’s garden party

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St Helena held the island’s annual Queen’s damp forcing the party to seek shelter under Birthday Party at Plantation House on Satur- the marquee. It was a tight ﬁ t but there were no day 18 April. HE Governor Mark Capes host- complaints. The Governor gave a speech that ed the party that saw a diverse spectrum of the focused on the future of the island and ended public in attendance to mark the occasion. with a toast to the Queen. The Queen famously gets to celebrate her For her actual birthday in the UK, the occasion birthday twice a year in a tradition that stretch- is marked by gun salutes in central London at es back for centuries. Whereas Her Majesty midday; a 41-gun salute in Hyde Park, a 21- was born on April 21 1926 and she turns 90 gun salute in Windsor Great Park and a 62-gun Governor Capes with MBE’s this year, her ofﬁ cial birthday on June 14. salute at the Tower of London. The Queen usu- Edith Timm and Jessica March Unfortunately the weather on the day was ally spends her actual birthday privately. Precious Moments Dylan Anthony Matt Richards

Anne Clarke, SAMS

Handsome baby boy Dylan Anthony Matt Rich- ards was born to proud family, Justine Thomas, Da- vid Richards, Jenna and Domonic on 27 March at 12.55pm. Weighing a healthy 6lb 9oz, baby Dylan is, "contented and loves his baths," said mummy. Dylan, "eats well, sleeps well," and is, "completely adored by his siblings, Jenna and Domonic." Moth- erhood came natural to mummy and daddy is, "very excited and proud of his little man." Both parents would like to extend their sincere thanks to mid- wives Rosie Mittens and Erika Bowers for the safe delivery of baby Dylan and to all of the family and friends for their support throughout. Also a special thank you to all those that sent wishes, cards and gifts. 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD Formal Proposals – MFV Extractor

SMRL has invited Formal Proposals for the Operation of the MFV Extractor within St Helena Island’s 200 EEZ. In order to ensure that the opportunity to gain a return on this public investment is maximised, SMRL have decided to extend the closing date for receipt of formal proposals to Monday 4th May 2015 at 17:00hrs. Proposals must clearly state what the proposer is offering, and what price they are willing to pay in respect of such interest.

For the purpose of clariﬁ cation, the Company would consider the following arrangements: 1. Outright Purchase of Vessel from SMRL 2. Majority share purchase (controlling interest) in SMRL 3. Chartering / Leasing arrangement with SMRL

For technical information regarding the vessel and a copy of the evaluation criteria to be used, please contact Noleen Herne via email to: [email protected], or Tel: 22470.

Proposals will be evaluated by an independent panel and recommendations presented to the relevant Boards. Formal proposals should be submitted in writing, via hard copy, to Mr Marc Lockley, Head of Procurement, St Helena Government, or via email to: [email protected]

Saint Marine Resources Limited is a joint funding initiative between the St Helena Fisheries Corporation and Enterprise St Helena 15 April 2015

TIP OF THE WEEK… Seeking a Post Box Walks Project Supervisor

Using a hosepipe to wash

your car uses the The Trust is seeking a dedicated and hard working individual to lead the Post Box Walks project. This project is funded by St Helena Tourism and supported by the St Helena Nature Conservation Group. equivalent of 33 buckets of The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the management of all Post Box walks for a period of 1 Year. A job description will be provided upon request. water. Use a bucket and Salary for the post is set at £7,523 per annum subject to qualifications and experience. Interested parties should submit a CV and Cover Letter to sponge and save around 28 the Trust headquarters in Jamestown. buckets or 140 litres of THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 9 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Could You Be The Next Mo Farah? St Helena Tourism to Hold Festival of Running in July dards,” said Ms Marais. “With fl ights being said Ms Marais. Liam Yon, SAMS available to St Helena next year, this would be On Sunday 12 July Tourism are planning, a good opportunity for us to do a practice run.” “another very exciting new event,” which On Saturday 11 July, island organizations will still needs to be confi rmed. The Festival of take charge at water points, with prizes to be Running will kick off with a launch night on awarded to whoever does the best job. Tour- Wednesday 8 July. ism is hoping to expand the day into an island Persons interested in participating in the full event. “We will also be looking at having stalls marathon are asked to call the Tourist Offi ce and music to really bring people to the event,” on 22158.

Previous Running Festival Photo courtesy of ESH

St Helena Tourism’s Festival of Running will take place between 8 and 16 July this year. In a change from previous years, the upcom- ing festival will start while the RMS is in harbour to help maximise participation numbers and, “give visitors a chance to take part,” said Chanelle Marais, Marketing and Communica- tions Manager for Tourism. A major change in this year’s programme will see the 3km, 10km, the half marathon (21km) and the full marathon (42km) events all take place on one day; Saturday 11 July. “This is to bring our event in line with international stan- “A Fantastic Opportunity” for Free Liam Yon, SAMS PAS Post School Scholarship Award

Derrie Yon, previously he current Year 13s at Prince Andrew T awarded scholarship School are busy applying for the PAS Post School Scholarship Award. The award, “is a sponsorship for study beyond sixth form, nor- mally at university level,” said Pamela Law- rence, Head of Sixth Form at PAS. “This sponsorship covers the cost of student study fees, their travel to and from St Helena, and their keep while they are overseas.” As the award is post-school, only students that successfully complete their year 13 studies are eligible to apply. “Those students need to be successful in their studies,” said Ms Law- rence, “for example getting good grades at their A-Levels to make them eligible for entry at the course of their choice.” Although the award pays for the scholarship, students must give back to the island upon completion of their studies. “Their area of studies that they choose to pursue at university level,” said Ms Lawrence, “needs to be something that, once they’re back, needs to make an input and be of beneﬁ t to St Helena.” sarily get the award, and it is competitive, but few former PAS students who, with funding Ms Lawrence urges all Year 13 students to ap- you must try.” from the Post School Scholarship Award, are ply, though there are only a limited amount of Students are made aware of this award as early carrying out studies in various universities in places available. “Everybody might not neces- as their Year 9 studies. There are currently a the UK. 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

Harford Primary PTA would like to thank all those who supported their recent Easter Rafﬂ e A special thank you to our parents for providing an overwhelming number of prizes! The amount raised from this fund raising initiative was £1156.00 (one thousand one hundred and ﬁ fty six pounds)

Winners were as follows:

Prize Winner Sheet no Ticket no Chocolate Hamper – Miss Charlotte Williams -Longwood 59 18

Chocolate Shoe Lilly Grace Henry – HTH 71 10 Easter Cake Naomi Leo – Levelwood 4 6 Easter chocolate cake Macadian Crowley – Knollcombes 4 18 Small Chocolate Hamper Marina Piek – The Briars 108 12 Celebration Easter Egg Michael Henry - Ropery Field 71 6 Yorkie Easter Egg Ian and Fiona Smyth – Alarm Forest 52 10 Easter Bunny Cake Lilly Grace Henry – HTH 71 10 Easter Egg Cake Christina Henry - Ropery Field 119 18 Stand of Cup Cakes Max Benjamin – Longwood 60 3 Heart Cake David Richards – Ropery Field 71 15 Diary Milk box of chocolates Candice Thomas – Ruperts Valley 25 1 Chocolate Orange Maple cake Skyla Thomas – LW Hangings 89 10 Chocolate Log Rachel Cornall – Ladder Hill 65 16 Chocolate sandwich cake Sheralee Yon – Ladder Hill 35 7 Chocolate Cherry Cake Delrae Yon – Nr Harlyn 64 5 Chocolate Easter Egg cake Skyler Thomas – LW Hangings 89 10 Square Chocolate Cake Shaun Beard – Ladder Hill 36 10 Tin of Quality Streets Lojanda Voister – Alarm Forest 9 1 Chocolate sandwich Rea Williams – Sandy Bay 46 16 Tin of Quality Streets Bonita Peters – Ladder Hill 59 6 Small Chocolate Hamper Gourange Leo – Levelwood 4 4 Easter Cup Cakes Keeley Yon – Levelwood 13 20 Small Easter Chocolate Bundle Johan Theron – Half Tree Hollow 9 2 Tin of Quality Streets Claire George – Ladder Hill 70 20 Small Easter Chocolate Bundle Reginald Furniss – Ladder Hill 109 19 Small Easter Chocolate Bundle Jonathan Gill – Longwood 67 2 Small Easter Chocolate Bundle Adrian Crowley – Knollcombes 36 14 Chocolate Crunchy Hamper Tara O’Bey – Blue Hill 1 5 Box of Victoria Biscuits Debbie Michaels - Basil Read 55 6 Box of Diary Milk Chocolates Freddie Yon – The Briars 130 3 Box of Diary Milk Chocolates Michelle Clingham – Longwood 69 18 Box of Diary Milk Chocolates Heather George – Levelwood 125 3 Cup Cakes Erik Robbertse – Gordens Post 51 17 Box of Chocolates Thomas Owens - Jamestown 42 6 Cup cakes Lisa Benjamin – Clay Gut 13 10 Cup cakes Matt Yon – The Briars 24 7 THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 11 ST HELENA SNIPPETS MV Costa Deliziosa Increases Islands Population by Half

Damien O’Bey, SAMS

MV Costa Deliziosa glided gracefully into James Bay at 9am on Friday morning. The rather large cruise vessel brought with it, a total of 2,871 visitors to the island of which 1,963 were passengers, and 908 were crew. Passengers and crew disembarked in a steady stream and many were on pre-booked tours or walking around Jamestown before 11am. The temporary market stall on The Grand Parade was a hub of activity. Stall hold- ers benefi tted from those visitors who had made the as- cent and descent of Jacobs Ladder and were in need of refreshments on completion of the 1,400 step journey. Having a high number of visitors to Jamestown created a number of problems. Traffi c in Jamestown nearly came to a standstill, as an absence of crowd management was clearly evident. Tourists also found the lack of available taxis disappointing and began to stop other vehicles, in search of a lift to other areas of St Helena. Such a high number of visitors meant that the islands population was increased by nearly a half, and in hindsight it is safe to say that businesses and the island in general was not prepared for such a large infl ux of people. Although, at times, events were somewhat chaotic, visitors who spoke to The Sentinel commented positively about their visit.

Tourists enjoying the view from Jacobs Ladder A busy wharf on Friday 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

Expressions of Interest, Board/Committee Members, Enterprise St Helena (ESH)

Enterprise St Helena seeks Expressions of Interest from Private Sector individuals who would like to be considered for appointment to the Enterprise St Helena Board of Directors and subsidiary Commiees, namely: Finance, Governance and Audit, Tourism, Business Development and Project Management. Enterprise St Helena is a statutory arms length organisaon of the St Helena Government, responsible for implemenng St Helena’s Economic Development policy in accordance with the Sustainable Development Plan (SDP) and the Sustainable Economic Development Plan (SEDP). ESH is governed by a Board of Directors, established by Ordinance. The Role of Board and Commiee Members is to contribute to the overall strategic direcon and governance of ESH through eﬀecve parcipaon at Board and Subcommiee meengs, supporng key sector development. It would be helpful if potenƟal candidates: x Have experience of the related areas, preferably in the private sector; x Are able to commit me for board meengs, commiee meengs, planning sessions and special events

A copy of the full Terms and Reference for Board and subsidiary CommiƩees can be collected from the Enterprise St Helena RecepƟon. WriƩen expressions of Interest should be submiƩed to the ESH Board Secretary, Natasha Bargo, email [email protected] by Friday 24th April 2015.

What Will be the Future for Freight? 20 April 2015 Bidding Ends in April Jane Durnford, SAMS ax Timeline Dates for your Diary Information required for the year 2014/2015

30 April 2015 Employers to submit P7 form (Employer End of Year Return)

30 April 2015 Employers to issue P5 or P60 (Employee Certificate of Earnings) to each employee

30 June 2015 Annual Self Assessment Tax Returns due RMS St Helena soon to be decommisioned (Self Employed, Businesses & Company) 31 July 2015 number of passengers; this could vary from Annual Self Assessment Tax Returns due With the RMS being decommissioned to- one tonne to around ﬁ ve tonnes of cargo.” (employee’s) wards the end of 2016, St Helena will need In February 2015 Seafast Group, after sending freight to be provided by another sea freight two representatives to St Helena, submitted a 30 September 2015 service. bid to St Helena Government, to provide this All tax due for the year 2014/2015 should Bidders have submitted proposed to St Helena sea freight service. be paid. Government and the successful applicant will The Seafast Group’s global network ships be informed at the end of April. freight internationally and supports services On 27 March a press release from SHG stated to and from the Falkland Islands. “Whilst the Should you require a Tax Return the Comair aircraft that will be used to provid- group acknowledge the shipping needs of As- visit the SHG Website ed air service to St Helena, “has no palletised cension Island, it is not part of this tender,” www.sainthelena.gov.sh cargo capability, but a limited amount of cargo they are, “sympathetic towards the regional Or collect one from the can be loaded by hand. But depending on the needs and this is taken into due consideration.” Customer Service Centre or the The End of 2on Main Income Tax Office. New Location for Training Restaurant Income Tax Office Contacts Jane Durnford, SAMS Email: [email protected] (Gillian Knipe) Email [email protected] (Noleen Phillips) Tel. No. 2287

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INTERESTED TEL 24526 HOUSE FOR RENT Delicious food served at 2on Main Furnished property in Levelwood Superb quality, fully-furnished accom- The doors of the 2on Main, training restau- nities Fair on 27 March. modation offering generous-sized rooms rant closed for business at the end of March. The new location for the training restaurant including 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, The announcement that Mantis had secured will be Bertrand’s Cottage at Longwood; this games room and plenty of storage space. the contract to turn 1, 2 and 3 Main Street into is still in the planning stage and should be Available from mid-May. a hotel development was announced by Niall completed by the end of this fi nancial year, Su- For further information contact tel. O’Keeffe, Chief Executive for Economic De- san O’Bey, Deputy Chief Executive Economic 23743 or velopment at Enterprise St Helena’s Opportu- Development told The Sentinel. [email protected] 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD CHARGEHAND SAMS FORESTRY SILVICULTURE RADIO 1 SECTION 102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh The Agriculture and Natural Resources Division has a vacancy for a Chargehand within the Forestry Section’s Silviculture team. CONTACT THE SHOW The Chargehand will be responsible for two Small Machinery Operators and fi ve Forest To reach the Radio 1 team, call 22727, or Workers and the role will also entail the supervision of a variety of manual forestry opera- email: [email protected]. You can also contact us via our tions. Facebook page - just visit the SAMS website, www.sams. sh, click the Facebook link at the top right of every page. Salary for the post is at Grade B4 which is £7,523 per annum although the successful applicant without all of the essential qualifi cations and experience may need to start at the St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm, 7pm & 10pm training grade. also at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday. For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact Miss Myra Young, Saturday news: 8am & 12noon Forestry Offi cer; on telephone number 24724 or via e-mail at myra-young @enrd.gov.sh Monday to Friday An application form and Job Profi le is available from either Scotland Offi ce or Essex House and should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager, ENRD, Essex House or e-mail SUNRISE 7am to 10am [email protected] by no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 29 April 2015. Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News Darren Duncan 12.00pm: St Helena News, public service announce- Head of Agriculture and Natural Resources Division April 2015 ments and notice board. Repeated at midnight everyday. SATURDAY CHART BUSTERS A compilation of top chart hits, both new and old. Weekly Weather The public are advised REWIND that delays can be expected on the road Saturday 9.30am. Repeated on Saturday at 6.00pm, Week ending 19 April 2015 Provided by the Met Offi ce, Bottom Woods from Black Gate to Woody Ridge Monday at 7.30pm & Wednesday at 12.15pm. commencing with effect from 2nd CHANCE SUNDAY Wednesday the 22 April 9.00am - Selection of recorded interviews and pro- for approximately for 4 weeks. grammes from the week, mixed with easy listening sounds for a chilled out Sunday. This is to enable trenching and pipe IN CONVERSATION laying works by NGcph. Every week day at 5:30pm or 7.30pm Another chance to hear interviews that made the news You are also reminded that the road from during last week and also this week. Max Temp 24.1 C Taglate to Rock Rose B&H GOLD Min Temp 18.1 C remains closed until further notice. Ben and Harriet Hathway host 1 hour of all time great Total Rainfall 7.2mm tracks. Wednesday 5.30pm. Repeated on ‘2nd Chance NGcph apologises in advance for any Mean Temp 20.2 C inconvenience caused. Sunday.’ Total Sunshine 43.7hrs PRIME TIME John Lamdon and Andy Parkinson share their passion for mathematics and classic rock and pop. Every second Thursday 5.30pm. Repeated on ‘2nd Chance Sunday.’ PAS SHOW - ‘News & Views’ Mondays after 7pm news & notice board. Replayed Fridays, after 10am news & notice board. GOSPEL FM Every Second Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm Presented by John Moyce, 30 minutes of childrens’ feature followed by 90 mins of gospel music. POT LUCK Sunday 3 May and repeated following Thursday 7.30pm, where Stedson Francis plays a mixture of middle of the road easy listening music, interspersed with local and international history. THE CHART SHOW Wednesday 10.30am Presented by Helen Wallis and John Woollacott. Catch up on the latest chart music. Repeated Wednesday 8.30pm, Thursday 12.15pm and Saturday 1.00pm. BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 15 NOTICE BOARD DIVING ESSENTIALS

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DISCOUNT VOUCHER 5% The Rose & Crown, Jamestown (T: 22427) The Hive, Jamestown (T: 22427) Redeemable at all Maisies Hardware, Longwood (T: 24462) Rose & Crown Outlets Longwood Supermarket (T: 24679) E-mail: [email protected] ENDS 30 APRIL 2015 Terms and Conditions apply Website: www.roseandcrown.sh 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

Food Allergy Awareness Workshop

Food Allergies are a hot subject around the world at the moment for consumers as well as hospitality and food business owner/managers.

Sue White the Food Safety Trainer who is on Island will be running a workshop on Tuesday 19th May 2015 from 4-6pm.

Come along to the St Helena Hospitality Up-Skilling Facility and ﬁnd out about food allergies and food intolerances and what your responsibility is concerning guests who may visit your establishment.

To register to aƩend please contact the St Helena Up-Skilling Facility, No 2 Main Street on 22110 by Friday 15th May 2015.

Jordan Stevens, Deolandre de Jager & Niza Yon, PAS

sity.” Year 13 student, David Clarke, echoed Exam time has come around again with these sentiments: ”I hoping to study engi- the fi rst exams fast approaching. Some year neering and become a qualifi ed civil engineer. 11 students have already started their exams Good grades are crucial.” and are under immense pressure to do their So the fi rst step is revision. The most common best. This a very stressful time and many stu- method of revision is to read from a textbook. dents feel anxious about their performance in Other students revise by making colourful Photos supplied exams. “GCSEs are really stressful; I always notes, fact fi les and fl ash cards but this is only have to worry about if I’m going to get the a small percentage. It is proven that these are student said: “I try to revise but I don’t usually right grades to get into Sixth Form,” said one more effective methods of revision as they re- remember much.” From talking to students, concerned student. Sophie George of Year 12 quire the student to think rather than just being this is a very common problem for those who said, “These exams are really important as I ‘fed’ information. It is clear that some children are revising, so here are a few of our top tips want to complete A levels and go to univer- are unsure of how to revise effectively. One to help you stay calm and do your best. Top Tips Stay Cool! • It’s okay to feel a little nervous- you are approaching one of the most import stages of For Revision: your life so its normal to feel a little stressed, • Mnemonics/ acrostics: This method is but try not to get over-stressed- this is un- often used to remember a sequence or an healthy. order of something such as the reactivity • If you feel over stressed, tell your parents or series in science. This involves making teachers- they will help you to fi nd techniques up catchy rhymes or acrostic poems to re- to help you manage your stress. member a list or order of events to make • Ensure that you exercise: this could include them more memorable. running, walking, swimming or a sport such as football or cricket. Many people fi nd exer- • Quizzes: This is a technique which is cising a brilliant method for coping with stress ideal for group revision. This involves a so as well as keeping fi t; you will be left feel- group of people asking each other ques- ing cooler and calmer than before. tions about a topic. • Eat healthily: it is recommended to have a Top Tips balanced diet during the examination period. • Revision cards/ Flash Cards: This is a It is also recommended that you eat fi ve por- popular technique for remembering for- tions of fruit and vegetables each day which mulas and defi nitions of key terms. Write For Parents: can be fresh, frozen, dried or even a fruit juice. the term on one side of the card then fl ip As well as this, it is important that you kick off the card and write the defi nition or formula • Be considerate towards your child while the day with a good breakfast and stay hydrat- on the opposite side. To use the card, keep they are revising. If they feel as though ed throughout the day. Eating healthily could the side containing the answer face down their workload is too heavy then you can greatly improve your performance in exams. and try to remember the meaning or for- help by allowing them to do fewer chores. • Make sure you rest well during the examina- mula then fl ip the card over to check if you tion period to ensure you are fresh and ready are correct. • Make sure your child has a quiet study- to do your best. ing environment; avoid playing loud mu- • Make revision enjoyable- use techniques and • Fact fi les: This method entails creating a sic during their revision that could disrupt methods of revision that appeal to you. summarised version of the topics you are them. • Have a balance between revision and your studying by creating a bulleted list of key social life- being happy is just as important as points that you need to remember. • Ensure everyone in the household re- revising so ensure that you spend some time spects your child’s revision time- if your with your friends. • Spider diagrams/Flowchart: This child has siblings, make sure they don’t • Study with your peers- you can learn a lot method involves choosing a topic and cause any unnecessary disruptions. from the people around you so it sometimes writing all that you know about it in a giv- helps to study as a group instead of always en amount of time. After you have done • Get involved- encourage your child to revising alone. this, use a textbook to write down what revise by joining in and helping them. For • Plan your revision: make a revision time- you have missed. example, you could ask them questions table to plan the times that you are going to about a topic they are studying study each topic. This helps you to stay organ- • Look, cover, write and check: This in- ised and revise effectively. volves reading from a textbook, covering • Ensure that your child eats healthily and • Don’t revise endlessly: Divide an hour’s up the information and writing what you get loads of rest – especially the night be- revision into 20 minute chunks with short remember. fore the exams. breaks in between. 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Handmade Jewellery

on St Helena Island Sparkle

Cara Joshua, Cleughs Plain, Tel: 24626 Email: [email protected] Sparkle Jewellery - Cara Joshua Being a Wife and Mother with a Full Time Job, Cara Joshua Still Finds Time in Her Busy Day to Make Jewellery A variety of Cara’s example a dress hand-made Jewellery Jane Durnford, SAMS she sees someone wearing in the street. Cara Joshua works for Enterprise St Hel- Jewellery pieces ena (ESH) as a business start-up coordinator, can be made to and once she comes home from work, there is order and there a house to maintain, children’s homework to is no chance of supervise and meals to prepare. Cara started wearing the same making Jewellery whilst she was on Ascension style and colour, Island in 2007; she was given a jewellery kit, as she tends not which a friend had bought from the UK for her to make more of birthday. With no formal training, just research the same style and a desire to make jewellery, Cara started and colour, un- creating. less the customer The collection is called Sparkle, the name requests it. If she was appropriate to use as most of her pieces has the beads and colours she can do special are made in either fashion silver or gunmetal includes Swarovski crystals, and the way they orders for customers in their choice of colours and are sold in a presentation box or organza are cut creates a ‘sparkle’. and style. Some of her pieces have been sent to bag. She believes competition on the island is The time needed to make a piece of jewellery Ascension Island and these have been popular healthy between other jewellery designers and varies from piece to piece, as it depends on what amongst the ladies. she feels that her designs are different to oth- kind of piece, technique and style is used. A Cara has to constantly be aware of where the ers. When asked about her jewellery plans for delicate piece like a necklace that has crimping RMS is and being on top of her game, so she the future, she says to, “watch this space,” as can be time-consuming and takes longer than does not run short of supplies. As with any- she is still researching the equipment needed. a single strand for a pair of earrings. If time al- thing creative, jewellery making can be thera- Sparkle can be bought from Warrens Depart- lows she works about two hours in an evening, peutic and Cara has a workstation set up in her ment store, a small selection is stocked in the if there are events coming up, she will take a home with all her supplies close to hand for Museum and St Helena Art & Crafts Associa- day’s leave to boost her items for selling. Cara inspirations ﬂ ows. tion. Cara can be contacted via her Facebook has noticed that her style has changed over Cara stocks Sterling Silver necklaces com- page ‘Sparkle designs’ or at home on email: time and inspiration comes in many forms, for plete with pendants and fashion rings, pieces [email protected] THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 19 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR

“Harry,” whined Mary, to her husband of 20 years. “What should I do?! I’m not ready for old age! I’m only 40 years old but I look and feel like I’m over 55! My face is all wrinkly, my back is bent over, and my hair is all thinned out.” “Well,” said Harry after looking her up and down, “There is one thing about you that still works as good as new.” “Oh Harry!” said Mary sitting down next to her husband, “you always know just what to say! What are you referring to?” “Never mind” said Harry looking down. “C’mon Harry, please tell me what you were referring to.” “Mary, please don’t make me.” “Harry I insist.” “Well I was going to remark about how your eyesight seems to be working just ﬁ ne!” CRAZY MAZE Find your way through this ‘Crazy Maze.’ Enter through the gap at the bottom left and work your way through to the exit at the top right. Good Luck!

SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from this time last year Famous Birthdays 23 Apr - 29 Apr When councillors announced that the Highways Authority would be putting legal ‘No Parking’ signs in the Castle Gardens, few would say that this was a bad idea, but the John Cena (38) inclusion of the “No Loitering” signs has come in for some ridicule from the public and Wrestler - 23 Apr tourists. Kelly Clarkson (33) Singer - 24 Apr The ‘MFV Extractor’ safely arrived in James’ Bay at 5.30pm on Saturday 19th April after a week’s journey from Hout Bay, South Africa. The excitement for the families Al Pacino (75) and friends of the crew was evident when they travelled out to meet the Extractor on Actor - 25 Apr the Gannet Three. Channing Tatum (35) Actor - 26 Apr Athletics: St Paul’s Primary (SPP) won the annual Primary Schools’ Athletics cup yes- terday, on Francis Plain, making this two in a row. Pilling (PPS) and Harford (HPS) Jessica Alba (34) followed. Actress - 28 Apr

PEOPLE ... Great Places I’ve DID YOU KNOW... Visited On February 10, 1355 in Oxford, England, Wal- 1. Alcatraz ter Spryngeheuse and Roger de Chesterfi eld, two students at Oxford University, got in an argument with tavern owner John Croidon over the quality of 2. Grand Canyon the drinks he was serving. In the end, drinks were thrown in the face of Croidon, after which the two students attacked him. Soon the fi ght spread, with 3.Pearl Harbour local townspeople on one side and Oxford students on the other, including the students assaulting the mayor of Oxford, John de Bereford. The riot lasted two days, leaving 63 students and about 30 locals Cara Joshua dead and many more injured. For the next 470 years, the mayor of Oxford and its councilors had to march If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we through the streets of Oxford on February 10th each can do) and your top 3 - it could be your top 3 movies, songs, books or year with bare heads, as well as give one penny annu- cars. It could be your top 3 places on St Helena, or top 3 achievements. ally for each of the students killed. This fi nally ended The more interesting the better chance of being chosen, as we will only in 1825 when the mayor refused to do the penance. print 1 per week! Email: [email protected] with subject heading, top 3. 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

www.connect.co.sh CONNECT SAINT HELENA LTD IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF OUR WEBSITE

The website has been designed with our customers in mind. It contains information that we think is both relevant and interesting. From basic details about our services and charges, to up to date information on project progress.

The website is easy to navigate and the content includes answers to frequently asked questions, latest news and information, downloadable forms and content, billing information and what to do if you are having trouble paying a bill. We will also post notices about planned service outages.

Created in partnership with Envision-IT Computer Support Services, the website has been carefully developed to be user-friendly. We have also looked to the future and made the site responsive which means it can adapt viewing automatically on mobile devices.

So, have a look at the site and let us have your feedback. If there is anything else you would like to see on the site please let us know and we will be happy to consider your suggestions.

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smaller than the RMS, with a maximum pas- time ashore as possible. It regularly frequents senger capacity of 116, the Plancius offers a the poles, and other places which larger cruise Alongside the MV Costa Deliziosa which different type of cruise experience. Marketed liners struggle to access. arrived on Friday last week, residents in to the adventurer, the Plancius came from Similar in size and purpose to the Plancius, the Jamestown may also have seen a smaller ship, Tristan Da Cunha, where it had not managed MV Ortelius also spent the weekend in James the MV Plancius, which came in the same day. to disembark due to a virus on the island. Bay, arriving on Saturday and leaving a day The Plancius, a considerably smaller vessel, Formerly a Dutch deep sea research vessel, later. Named after Dutch cartographer Abra- stayed on St Helena for three days, arriving the Plancius now offers an exploratory educa- ham Ortelius, she also offers cruises to remote on Friday and leaving on Sunday. Although tional travel programme, and spends as much and unusual locations.

High Knoll Fort Open Day.

Saint Helena National Trust, supported by ESH and SHG invite you to High Knoll Fort for an evening of Entertainment, Food and Drink.

Saturday 25th April High Knoll Fort 5pm till late Speeches at 6.30pm Come and see what has been done, and what is planned for High Knoll, and be proud of your heritage. 22 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL CHURCH NOTICES DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA BAPTIST NOTICES The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Saturday 25 April Sunday 26 April 3 Sunday of Easter Prayer meeting, 7:00 am, Sandy Bay Chapel 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral Open Air Service, 10:00 am, The Canister FatherFaithMatters Clive Duncan 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St Andrew Sunday 26 April What is time? 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Church Services: St Helena & The Cross Family Worship Services, incl. the Lords Ta- God created time and is one 7.00 p.m. Patronal Festival, St Mark ble: of his greatest gifts he has Thursday 30 April Sandy Bay Chapel, 8:45 am given us. We cannot do with 10.00 a.m. Mass, Arabia (leader: Nick Williams; preacher: Stedson Pe- out it. It is a very precious Sunday 3 May 4 Sunday of Easter ters) commodity and should be 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral Head O'Wain Chapel, 10:45 am used in a way that it is not 10.00 a.m.Sung Eucharist, Cathedral (leader & preacher: Vincent March) wasted. Time that is lost cannot be replaced. 3.30 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Peter Jamestown Chapel, 6:00 pm We do hear from time to time people saying The Parish of St James (leader: Gareth Drabble; preacher: Arthur 'if only I had more time' or 'I need more time Sunday 26 April 3 Sunday of Easter Beckett) to do this'. Undoubtedly there are occasions 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist/St George’s Day Other activities: when we feel the same due to other pressures Parade, St James Sunday School, 10:00 am, Baptist Manse, that there isn't enough time in a day to accom- 7.00 p.m. Patronal Festival, St Mark Jamestown plish everything that we have planned. Wednesday 29 April Prayer Meeting, 5:00 pm, Jamestown School- However, we have all been given the same 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James room amount of time in a day. How we manage it Thursday 30 April Tuesday 28 April is entirely in our hands. We have the power to 7.00 p.m. Mass with Healing, St John Bible Study & Refreshments, 7:00 pm make decisions on how to make that time work Sunday 3 May 4 Sunday of Easter Jamestown Schoolroom (Led by Pastor) for us that has been given freely to us. 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James Wednesday 29 April There are those who can manage their time 3.30 p.m. Eucharist, St John Bible Study, 7:30 pm, Deadwood without any sign of problems. On the other Parish of St Matthew (Led by Hazel) Home of Winnie Thomas hand there are others who never seem to have Sunday 26 April 3 Sunday of Easter Thursday 30 April enough of it. One reason is that we all use 7.00 p.m. Patronal Festival, St Mark Bible Study, 5:30 pm, Sandy Bay Chapel time in a different way. Tuesday 28 April (Led by Pastor) God has not given this precious commodity 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mark Bible Study, 7:30 pm, Blue Hill Community to us without calling us to give an account of Sunday 3 May 4 Sunday of Easter Centre (Led by Pastor) what we achieved. Like all his other gifts he 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, St Matthew has given, one day we will stand before God to 11.00 a.m. Eucharist, Barnabas Pledges give our account how we managed them and 7.00 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Matthew BAHA’I FAITH in particular how we invested our time. Seventh Day Adventist www.sthelenabahai.org We have only to look to Jesus how he man- Saturday 25 April BAHA’I CENTRE aged his and to try and follow His way. 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School Gumwoods 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service DEVOTIONAL MEETING WILL BE HAVING A MORNING 2:00- 3:00pm - Youth Programme Monday 27 April THURSDAY EVENINGS SERVICE AT THEIR JAMESTOWN at 8pm. HALL ON SUNDAY 26TH APRIL AT 7:00 - 8:00pm - Bible Study (Home of Pam 11AM. ALL ARE WELCOME. and Lionel Joshua) Cleugh’s Plain ALL ARE WELCOME If you would like to know more about this then Wednesday 29 April For info. Telephone 24525 please contact Lt. Coral Yon on telephone nos 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Jamestown “Pray for strength. It will be given to you, no 22703/24358. Church matter how diffi cult the conditions.” Take care and God bless. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND Further contact: Paul Millin, Tel: 22267 Abdu’l-Baha munition stores) beside each gun, which are artefacts and accessories relating to these guns complete with mechanical shell hoists. One and there are many stories to tell. Some dis- Ladder Hill magazine was upgraded for storage of quarry plays can be devised in such a way that they explosives a few years ago, but I understand can be viewed at all times without the need for is now disused but no longer all original. The staff on site. other (W) magazine is used by the Fire Service The immediate surrounding area and approach Gun Site for training and is prone to fl ooding when the road need a little tidying, Connect’s pole stock Ed Baldwin, Letter nearby HTH septic tank overfl ows. needs a new home, but apart from that, there Requirements to prepare the site for visitors: you have it. Not a hugely expensive project Safety fencing along the cliff between the guns at all. The two large 6 inch Mark VII* coastal de- and continuing inland to East and West. General Comments: fence guns and associated structures within the Guardrails or chains around the actual gun If new buildings are contemplated for the compound of Ladder Hill Fort are of histori- platforms. greater site, they should be sensitively sited cal signifi cance and should be made accessible Three new chequerplate “bridges” on the gun and be stone of brick fi nished to fi t in with the safely to visitors. They are a natural draw to platforms existing buildings. Designs could refl ect Ve- tourists despite the locked gate and rocky de- Repair and reroofi ng of the Command Centre randah Quarters, which are also part of the fort tour. The complex, which dates back to 1903 for use as an interpretation centre. complex. includes the command centre (the rather plain Upgrading of one of the magazines to house Creating new openings in the road wall should blockwork structure midway between the displays. be avoided as these would compromise the two guns) and underground magazines (am- The Museum has an extensive collection of overall appearance of the fort. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 23 ST HELENA SNIPPETS “All We’re Doing is Burying Money” EMD Hopes to Export Waste Products to International Market

August Graham, SAMS Environmental Risk Manager, Mike Durnford Following their return from an exposure visit to the UK and South Africa, a group have brought home experience and expertise to apply to their jobs on St Helena. The leader of the group, Environmental Risk Manager Mike Durnford, told The Sentinel the visit was, “pri- marily aimed at seeking new ideas for recycling and greener waste management for St Helena.” Mr Durnford was keen to highlight the value in the waste, which on St Helena is simply dumped at the landfi ll site. This has been realised worldwide and materials are often recycled and sold for reuse. A tonne of recycled offi ce paper, Mr Durnford said, can be sold to a third party for about £230, and for every tonne of aluminium cans, companies are willing to pay approximately £700. “All we’re doing is burying money, because if we had the correct machinery [...] we could process these 5-10 years. He appreciates other procurement homes, through, for instance, crushing glass to recyclables, we could signifi cantly increase may be more important, however added that make sand for construction. the life of the landfi ll site by burying a lot less the return on the investment means it can start The exposure visit training, provided through waste, we could potentially export the non- generating revenue for Government. the Chartered Institute of Waste Management, hazardous wastes off island [...] because it’s a Recycling is not only fi nancially benefi cial for saw Mr Durnford and the team visit a compa- marketable product,” Mr Durnford said. the island, it also contributes to minimising ny which uses recycled plastics to make street A container to South Africa currently costs St Helena’s environmental impact. It can in- bins and furniture. The company’s Olym- £3,000 and can be fi lled with £12,000 of crease the lifespan of the landfi ll site from fi ve pic Street Bins particularly impressed Mr aluminium cans, leaving £9,000 after trans- to twenty fi ve years, if action is taken immedi- Durnford. These were designed for the 2012 port costs have been accounted for. Through ately to, “procure sensibly,” and, “buy the cor- Olympics and were placed across the City of this process, Mr Durnford believes the initial rect machinery” Mr Durnford told The Sen- Westminster. The bin is designed to collect costs for the machinery can be offset within tinel. The benefi t can also be felt in people’s general waste in one end, a dry recyclable such as glass in the other and in the middle there is a space for cigarette disposal. It is a, “really good way” of disposing litter and cigarette ends Mr Durnford said, adding that the Environmental Management Division have already ordered six bins for Jamestown and are hoping to buy a further 24 receptacles for the island. He says there is a space for companies who wish to sponsor the bin, to get their name printed on the side. The exposure visit team, which consisted of representatives from SHAPE and SHG, returned to the island on 30 March.

McDonalds Lunch – no polystyrene Serving food in cardboard boxes, such as at McDonalds in the UK, has many advantages. Firstly cardboard is biodegradable, so is much easier to use, but the Styrofoam boxes on St Helena also have the ability Mutli waste bin with cigarette disposal to melt into the food. 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 25 ST HELENA SNIPPETS An Environmental Disaster Waiting to Happen MoD Invest Seven Million to Remove Oil and Explosives from Wreck of the Darkdale August Graham, SAMS

The UK Ministry of Defence, in association with SHG, have announced they are going to spend £6.87 million to salvage the 5,000 cubic metres of oil which is still slowly seeping out of the hull of the ship. “It’s a potential pollu- tion incident waiting to happen,” Marine Con- servation Offi cer Elizabeth Clingham told The Sentinel, “if you’re a diver and you go out that way you can actually smell the oil on the water.” Although Mrs Clingham believes that the Darkdale is currently safe for divers, she high- lighted that there was a risk of the ship blow- ing its tanks, something which could cause Unexploded ordinance laying on the wreck immeasurable damage to the island’s marine environment. sion Ben Sansom told The Sentinel, “so this around the wreck so as to make it safe for con- Because it is a British ship the Ministry of De- particular wreck was put back on to their list of tractors Swire Salvage to empty the oil. The fence will be footing the impressive £7m bill operations. Since then there has been evidence team will be supported by three ships which for the operations. “The MoD have a respon- gathered to work out what is there [...] what will depart from South Africa on 25 June. sibility for all of their vessels and all historic can be done, how it can be done and when it Most of the work will be carried out from wrecks to make sure that they’re made safe,” can be done.” the Pacifi c Diligence, a large offshore vessel Head of the Environmental Management Divi- The MoD team will include a group of Royal which will be supported by an oil tanker to Navy divers who will clear the ammunition carry the oil and a smaller offshore vessel to assist with tasks such as laying moorings for the tanker. “We will have a shadowing role while they’re here so that we can learn from experts in the fi eld,” Mrs Clingham said. EMD also hope that they will be able to provide local help and expertise to assist the MoD team in their operations. Mrs Clingham was delighted with the opportunity saying they, “don’t have the luxu- ry of being able to specialise in one particular area, so we need to be a jack of all trades and this will just add to our portfolio.” Mr Sansom was also happy highlighting the possibilities of research at those depths and also saying, Sports divers 40m below “it’s great news that it’s happening and we’re exploring the Darkdale looking forward to working with the MoD and Photos courtesy of Mark Stevenson providing any local support we can.” Jamestown Parking Improvements Recommendations to be Implemented by August 2015 ing meters and monitoring, and will have to will need improving. Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS be self-funding. It was thought supplementary Also agreed within the improved parking sys- appropriation may be needed to start the pro- tem was the necessity for Jamestown residents gramme when the Roads Manager revealed to have permits for their vehicles. Details of The recommendations for improving park- what approximate set-up costs and revenues how many permits each household can have ing throughout the town and permits for resi- might be. and how much it will cost is still to be worked dents were discussed by the Environment and The committee preferred to extend the charges out. Natural Resources Committee in an open to Jamestown and the time line for implement- The parking review agreed that the Duke of meeting on 16 April. ing the new system is scheduled for August Edinburgh Playground should be a designated Two options for pay-parking were considered: 2015. Parking fees will vary depending on dis- car park with the recommended works costing The fi rst was to only introduce charges on the tance from Main Street and the Grand Parade. approximately £46,000. However the disused Grand Parade and Main Street, the other was The fi ner details are still to be worked through playground was a former graveyard and St to extend them to the whole of Jamestown. as more information is needed and the Roads Helena Government will have to be certain Both options require a traffi c warden, park- Manager will be looking to see what markings there are no remains left. 26 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

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FFrabea'srabea's CCleaningleaning & GardeningGardening SServiceervice Date: Monday, 27th April 2015 Has a vacancy for Time: 7pm a full time cleaner. Venue: Yacht Club The ideal applicant must be

hardworking, honest and All are welcome, current, old and new reliable with the ability to drive. member or any interested persons. The St. Helena Dive Club committee. would like to take For further information please this opportunity to feedback on the progress on various contact Beatie on 24691. issues raised at our AGM.

If any member or stakeholder has and specific item that they would like to add to our agenda please contact Larry Thomas (chairperson) by Sunday 26th April on telephone 24567

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THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 27 WORLD NEWS SNIPPETS World “This is no tragedy, it is manslaughter” “Europe’s border politics show a complete disregard for human life,” Italian author Igiaba Scego has written this week after 800 migrants were thought to have died on a boat off the coast of Libya. UK Prime Minister David Cameron blamed “appalling human traffi ckers,” for the catastrophe, describing it as a, “dark day,” for Europe. “Bodies were seen fl oating in the water, and rescuers said that some remained trapped inside,” the New York Times reported. The Italian Coast Guard were coordinat- ing the rescue efforts of 17 vessels, including merchant ships, around 70 miles off the Libyan coast. Since the start of the Arab Spring, the Euro- pean Union (EU) has been experiencing an infl ux of migrants, often travelling in poor conditions on crowded boat. These migrants are fl eeing from confl ict in their home countries. Italy has borne much of the burden of launching rescue missions for ships that Sun newspaper to fi re columnist Katie Hop- to speak of a manslaughter than a tragedy, have sunk in the sea, however its successful kins reached 190,000 signatures after she said especially after parts of the EU decided to Mare Nostrum programme ended in Novem- gunships should be used to stop migrants from stop Mare Nostrum. This was a clear choice ber and is being replaced by a joint European crossing the Mediterranean. where our continent decided to fortify its project. On 13 April, before the most recent The Guardian reported that the EU has been, borders and show a complete disregard for tragedy, the New York Times reported that “reduced to impotent handwringing,” over human life.” 10,165 migrants had already been rescued in what it called the Mediterranean refugee cri- Writing in the Guardian Hakim Bello, him- the fi rst three months of 2015, however April sis. EU countries registered a total of 626,000 self an immigrant who fl ed to Europe from has seen a spike in numbers. asylum applications last year, with one quarter Libya, said that, “no one gets on those dead- Carlotta Sami, a spokeswoman for the Unit- of the countries receiving three quarters of the ly ships to Italy unless it’s a last resort.” He ed Nations refugee agency was quoted by applications. said on the boat he came across in, “people AFP as saying this could become, “the worst This latest tragedy will be used to argue for were shouting that they couldn’t breathe, so massacre ever seen in the Mediterranean.” the reintroduction of the Mare Nostrum pro- the men in charge of the boat went down She was joined in her strong statements by gramme. Igiaba Scego also used the opportu- and started beating them.” He also referred Maltese PM Joseph Muscat who said that nity to criticise European immigration policy, to the crossing as, “the deadliest border in if Europe did not act to prevent future trag- saying that when her parents arrived from the world.” edies, “history will judge it very badly.” Somalia in the 1970s there was considerably The Guardian/Al Jazeera/New York Times/ An online petition which called upon the more freedom of movement. “It is more fi tting Dagens Nyheter/CNN/BBC In Brief After the Pope’s comments last week con- Crossbow Killing in Spain Xenophobic Killings in SA demning the Armenian massacre of 1915 A pupil from the Instituto Joan Fuster school The recent spate of xenophobic killings in as genocide, US President Barack Obama in Barcelona has been arrested after he alleg- South Africa was catapulted into internation- has refused to join the pontiff in his defi ni- edly shot and killed a teacher at the school al headlines as photographer James Oatway tion. Obama had originally pledged to ac- with a crossbow. The 13 year old, who made captured the brutal murder of an immigrant knowledge the genocide, however due to the weapon at home, may not face charges in Johannesburg’s Alexandra Township. opposition from the State Department he has because the age of criminal responsibility in Emmanuel Sithole, a Mozambican, pleaded backed down. Spain is 14, the BBC reports. for mercy while being bludgeoned with a Elsewhere a lump of congealed fat and Accounts have emerged in media that the wrench and stabbed with knives by four household waste, dubbed a, “10-tonne fat- killed teacher was protecting a colleague dur- South African men in broad daylight. berg,” in British media, was removed from a ing a confrontation in which four others were “They wanted one thing and that was to kill sewer in Chelsea. The operation was report- wounded, but not badly hurt. Emmanuel,” the photographer told CNN, ed to cost Thames Water £400,000. Police spokespeople could not confi rm wheth- “They wanted his blood and nothing was go- It has also been announced that the BBC will er the teacher, who only joined the school ing to stop them from doing that.” air unseen Top Gear footage starring Jeremy recently, was killed by the crossbow or by a Oatway’s photographs, some of which he Clarkson who was recently fi red from the knife that the boy was also carrying. took as close as four metres from the attack, successful show after allegedly punching a Spanish media has reported that the pupil had appeared on the front page of South Africa’s producer. spent a week talking about killing all his teach- Sunday Times. Oatway, and fellow journalist In New Zealand the Prime Minister John ers, however his schoolmates had dismissed Beauregard Tromp, took Sithole to hospital Key apologised this week for pulling a wait- the threats as a joke. where he later passed away. ress’s hair claiming it was, “a bit of banter.” BBC CNN 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc For further iininfinformation,ormatitiionnn, has a vacancy for a incincludingluding the CoCompany’sompany’s attractiveattractiveb benefitsenefits package,packpackagea , please contact Marilyn Johnson, Senior Secretary MessengerWithin the Secretariat Department on telephone number: 22380 or via email address: [email protected] Job Outline Application forms may be collected To provide a messenger/delivery service for the Company. from Solomons Reception Desk, in the Main Office Building, Jamestown Interested Persons Should: or alternatively an electronic copy x Have a valid driving license can be requested via e-mail x Have good Customer Service skills address: [email protected] x Be able to work unsupervised and should be completed and returned to Nicola Essex, Human x Have good time management and organisational skills Resources Manager, Solomons Office, Jamestown, Salary will start at £545.58 per month, (£6,546 per annum), By 29 April 2015. depending on qualifications and experience

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Date: Sunday, 3rd May 2015 Time: 8am at the Wharf Steps Destination: Lemon Valley (Sea conditions permitting)

This invitation is open to all club members and their guests. This outing was originally scheduled for the 29th of March but was cancelled due to poor sea conditions. For members interested in coming on this new date please On sale are ladies, men’s and children’s clothing resubmit your detaisl to either Michielle Yon (Tel 23677) in assorted sizes to suit everyone. Come and have a browse! or Elizabeth Clingham (Tel 23538) by the 28th April so that boating and catering arrangements can be made in advance.

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THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 29 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD Design Issues Delay Replacement Spire on St James’ Church Steel Structure Spire Still Awaits Planning Approval Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS

The Sentinel reported on 15 January that a project would shortly commence to construct a steel spire on St James Church to replace the porous red stone structure which was deemed unsafe and dismantled in 1980. At the open The inner working of the clock in the spire Highways Authority meeting on 15 April a member revealed, “there could be a long Within an overall project costing £50,000 the Contractor, Adrian Duncan, said some struc- drawn-out process in planning,” due to engi- church’s third spire will be erected in stages, tural work is also needed for protecting the neering design issues. Church Warden, Ivy Ellick, told The Sentinel. historic bell and clock. Planning approval was not in place and it was later revealed that representations about the proposed spire should be made to the Chief Planning Offi cer. Scaffolding in front of the Church has been in place for three months, cordoning off fi ve car parks including three used by the police. The Police were provided with fi ve other spaces in front of the cordon but in the meeting their representatives expressed concern about not being able to use all, suggesting a risk assessment is carried out. The meeting heard that members of the public are frustrated about the delay in work and re- instatement of parking spaces. It was asserted The bell in the clock tower that the contractor should make the public aware of what is happening with the project.

St Helena Hotel Development Ltd will be holding a Public Consultation at No.3 Main Street on Friday 1st May 2015 from 1pm - 4pm. This Public Consultation will provide an onsite update on the Hotel development project with detailed plans for comment and feedback as part of the detailed planning process.

This is an opportunity for all who are interested to have a walk through the buildings to get a feel of how the Hotel will look and operate via the detailed designs that will be on display, along with other information relating to the project, including the Heritage Impact Assessment.

We look forward to seeing you.

Anthony M. Thomas Communications Liaison Officer St Helena Hotel Development Ltd. 30 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 31 ST HELENA SNIPPETS SS City of Cairo Treasure £34m Recovered from World’s Second-Deepest Ocean

MMerten,erten, ccentre,entre, wwithith ssurvivorsurvivors onon thethe HHMSMS BBelfastelfast PPicture:icture: SStt HHelenaelena MMuseumuseum divided between the treasury – which techni- nese ore and 2,000 boxes of silver coins. She Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS cally owns the coins – and the salvagers, who departed Cape Town on 1 November. took a percentage of the sale. The salvage was Captain Merten sunk 27 allied merchant ships completed in September 2013. with a combined tonnage of 170,151 including The Sentinel covered the “Torpedoing of City the 8,145 tonnes Darkdale off James Bay on The BBC reported on 14 April that under- of Cairo” story in its 13 November 2014 edi- 22 October 1941. First was the 5,302 tonnes water salvagers, Deep Ocean Search, contract- tion, marking the 72nd anniversary of the Brit- British steamer SS Silverbelle on 22 Septem- ed by the UK government, recovered a £34m ish passenger ship sinking by German U-boat, ber 1941 and last was 6 November 1942, the trove of silver coins in the deepest salvage U-68, commanded by Capitan Karl-Fredrich 8,034 tonnes City of Cairo. On 19 Novem- operation in history, from SS City of Cairo Merten on 6 November 1942. The ship left ber SS Clan Alpine enroute from Cape Town which was torpedoed 480 miles south of St Bombay, India on 1 October with 302 people picked up three of Cairo’s boats 50 miles from Helena and sank to 5,150m. The 100 tonnes onboard, bringing families back to Britain and St Helena. That afternoon she landed 150 per- of silver rupees have now been melted down also carried 7,422 tonnes of general cargo, in- sons – 62 European passengers, 22 European in the UK and sold, with the undisclosed sum cluding pig iron, timber, wool, cotton manga- and 64 Asian crew, and 2 dead seamen.

ing a bit of art can book and use it.” The studio also lends itself to other art forms like Creative St photography. Creative St Helena is also launching a Helena, Keeps weekly art house cinema night, to help with raising funds for St Helena’s participation in the Jersey Arts Trust’s Artists’ Lock-in. St Helena “What we’re trying to do with fi lm nights is to try and show slightly more unusual Buzzing fi lms,” explained Pamela. “We don’t want to be showing fi lms that will also be shown Damien O’Bey, SAMS on TV.” Entry for the monthly fi lm nights will be free however Creative St Helena will be looking to collect donations to help with fundraising. Director of Creative St Helena, Pa- Lastly Creative St Helena has begun seek- mela Murray, was pleased to announce ing contributions for inclusion in the second the opening of an area at Kingshurst volume of ‘Speaking Saint’. The book con- Community Centre that will be used tains a variety of poems and stories, short as an art studio. The room became of- and long, fi ction and non-fi ction, with some fi cially operational on 21 April. “It’s written in Saint Dialog. There were 23 con- basically a blank room with a large tributors for the fi rst volume and it is hoped bench,” said Ms Murray. “Anyone that there will be more submissions this who needs some space and fancies do- time. Insert www.sams.sh

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SUNRISE! Second Chance Join our team on SAMS Radio 1, Monday to Friday, 7-10am. Sunday All the latest gossip and news from St News & Noticeboard 9am every Sunday: Catch up on all Helena, announcements and music, plus every week day at: the best interviews from the week in different guests each day. It’s a GREAT 3am, 5am, 7am, our special, Second Chance Sunday, way to get the day started. 10am, 12pm, 5pm, 7pm, 10pm beginning every Sunday at 9am Latest News, Notices, Adverts and Conversation from St Helena, 24/7, streaming from: www.sams.sh 32 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL SENTINEL SPORT Saturdays Results Two Boats Mix, all out for 132 runs after 29 Ascension CRICKET overs. Catherine Leo, Ascension Island Sunday 19th April Batting: Marc Holland 21, Sam Arms 23 and Clayton Vanguard 28 Cricket Results Traveller’s Sharks vs Ascension Bowling: Myles Henry - 5/30 (7), Darren Weekend 18-19 April 2014 Vigilantes Bedwell 2/34 (5) Cardie Green 2/14 (4)

Chay Sharkie and Ryan were the opening V.C Titans, 137 runs for the loss of 2 wickets batsmen for the Sharks this week and the ﬁ rst after 13.2 overs. ball was hit for a six by Sharkie. But on the Batting: Myles Henry 65 n.o, Dale Josias 17 third ball, disaster when he was called LBW. n.o and Darrell Henry 13 There was outrage over the decision – speak- Bowling: Richard Constantine 1/33 (3), Ste- ing with Sharkie he described the ball as com- fan Hunt 1/18 (3) ing of his shoe and the Umpire could not have Performance points: 3 Myles Henry, predicted where it was going, but at the end 2 Matthew Andrews 1 Clayton Vanguard. of the day the decision stuck. Jaie once again spent a while at the wicket, but again frustrat- V.C Titans were the winners with 3 points. ing his team with his tactics of blocking rather than striking to get the run-rate up. Frustrated would be too tame a word to describe what Robbie thought of his run-out when Jaie chose to run on a shot easily collected in the ﬁ eld. Ja- son would go on to reach the highest score for his side. It seemed Damon may have been on to something after cracking a six, but this was swiftly followed by his wicket being taken.

Compared to previous games, the Sharks went on to put on a horrifi c performance in Saturday 18th April the fi eld. Both opening batsmen for the Vigi- Two Boats Mix vs V.C Titans lantes should have been caught for ducks but both were dropped. Sharkie’s frustration from Two Boats opened the batting and were able the fi rst innings ran over and his actions cost to put up 132 runs. The fi rst wicket went in the his team runs, the ball being thrown around third over when Alex was caught by Darren, wildly and with no accuracy. Others in the bowled Myles. Marc, also opening batsman team were sloppy and though teammates tried should also have been caught, what looked to calm the situation this was not going to be to be a comfortable catch for Johnson was their day. Despite this they managed to take dropped when he collided with Darren going a number of wickets. Errol again carried his for the same. There was a steady drain on Two team through, taking to the crease in the tenth Boats wickets, Myles having a good day and over and staying to the end. More infuriation credited with fi ve. When Richie C took to the for Robbie when going for a catch he collided Sundays Results crease his teammates reminisced about a time with Geordie. Damon covered a lot of ground in the past when he hit six sixes in one over, and had his work cut out for him, he took two Traveller’s Sharks, 158 runs all out after 28.1 today he faced two balls, striking the second good catches and when put on as a bowler his overs for Johnson to produce a terrifi c one-handed fi rst ball took the wicket of Neil. The Sharks Batting: Jason Peters 21, Jaie Jaie Buckley 16 catch. Clayton V was the surprise of the day, managed to slow the run rate, only eight runs and Alvin Henry 14 running up 28 runs, drawing applause from the were awarded to four overs (26 to 29) and with Bowling: Mario Anthony - 4/22 (6), Mario stands and frustrating the opposing side. Nov- the Vigilantes playing a man short, it did make Williams 2/32 (7) Ashley Lawrence 2/36 (4.1) ice cricketer, Benjy, celebrated hitting a four for an interesting end to the match – but in the Ascension Vigilantes, 163 for the loss of 8 with an emphatic wave of the bat in the air, end the Vigilantes triumphed and deserved the wickets after 30 overs but his showboating was brought to an abrupt win. Batting: Errol Thomas 52 n.o, Ashley Law- end when he was caught by wicketkeeper, rence 21 and David Beard 16 Matthew, also having a good game. With just Bowling: Geordie Peters - 3/51 runs from 6 TG and Mikey left batting, there was hope for overs, Simeon Coleman - 2/22 runs from 7 a greater score when Mikey’s fi rst strike pro- overs duced a six, but this was also short-lived when Performance points: 3 Errol Thomas, he was bowled by Darren to end the innings. 2 Damon Bowers, 1 Jason Peters Two Boats managed to take just two wickets of the Titans, they were sloppy in the fi eld and Ascension Vigilantes were the winners with dropped catches. Myles continued in his good 3 points. form and scored an impressive 65 not out, but the game was over in the 14th over – perhaps Next Weekend Fixtures the Two Boats team missed the vocals of BBC, Saturday 25th April but seemed to have given up quite early and Traveller’s Sharks V G.T Allrounders 12:30 had no defense against the Titans. Sunday 26th April V.C Titans V Ascension Vigillanties 12:30 THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 33 SENTINEL SPORT PPRIMARYRIMARY SCHOOLSCHOOL AATHLETICSTHLETICS

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Damien O’Bey, SAMS The islands three primary schools, Pilling, St Pauls and Harford, came together on Wednesday to contest the 2015 primary school athletics day. Winners of the Key Stage 1 sector was St Pauls Primary school, who were presented with the Lawrence cup, presented by the St Helenian Lawrence family. Various members of the family have represented the school in sporting events over the years. Annika Lawrence, currently a student in her fi nal year at St Pauls Primary, presented the trophy. Although numbers of spectators were noticeably less than previous years the event was still really well supported, students relished the support given by parents and cheerleaders. They day concluded with the relay races and results were announced. Key Stage 1 winners were NNicusicus DDeJagereJager ccelebrateselebrates hhisis BBrookerooke YYonon llungesunges St Pauls with 46 points, followed by pilling with ssilverilver mmedaledal fforor tthehe FFinishinish LLineine 38 and then Harford with 31. Key Stage 2 winners were Harford with 129, hot on their tails Laila Clarke wins gold were St Pauls with 120, followed by Pilling with in the 93 points. When the totals of the different key 80 m Sprint stages were combined St Pauls were crowned overall champions on 166 points in second on 160 was Harford and third was Pilling with 131points. Athlete of the day for years 1-2 was shared by Carla O’Conner from St Pauls and Blaize Bald- win from Pilling. Years 3-4 athlete’s of the day were; Matthew Owen from Harford, and Leah Bedwell from St Pauls. Years 5-6 athletes of the day were; Hannah Hickling from Harford and Aiden Yon-Stevens from Pilling. Aiden was also awarded the Rocco Cup for his outstanding performance on the day Headteacher at Harford Primary, Carlean Crow- ie commented, “It was great to see how much our athletes have improved in both fi eld and KKatieatie WWilliamsilliams ccrossesrosses track events. The talent on display was amazing. tthehe llineine fforor PPillingilling The day has been a huge success.” 34 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL SENTINEL SPORT GGOLFOLF NNEWSEWS Contributed by Rodney Buckley St Helena Golf Club Report Weekend 18-19 April 2014 Saturday 18th –Two Team Texas Scramble. Stableford format. Winners – Larry Legg & Brian Fowler – 43 Points. Runners-up – KJ & Gavin Crowie – 43 Points (decided on Snooker: Ronnie O’Sullivan could pay the count-back). price for playing with no shoes in his World Two Ball winners – KJ & Gavin on 7th par 3. Championship opener against qualifi er Craig Ten competitors on very wet afternoon – consideration was Steadman. given to hiring airport fl ood lights to see them home. It had all begun so easily for ‘the Rocket’ who Sunday19th -18 Hole Stroke Play. Played to Furrows. went close to a maximum break in the opening (Furrows are a line defi ned “narrower course” within the frame, potting 13 reds and blacks, but then suf- main golf course-designed to encourage straight driving – fered discomfort four frames later. not for the likes of me). The world No 2, who suffered a broken ankle Winner – Larry Legg 6 over par 74. towards the end of last year, appeared in pain Runner-up – Ray Yon also 6 over par 74 decided on count- due to his footwear and opted to remove his back. shoes, briefl y playing in his socks. Third place –Tony Green 8 over par 76 on count-back with He subsequently borrowed a pair of shoes Foxey. from tournament director Mike Ganley and put Two Ball winners- Lawson Henry 7th par 3, Larry Legg 14th them on, but the World Professional Billiards par 3, Foxey 16th par 3 & Leon Crowie x 2 – 7th par 3 & and Snooker Association may well probe his 18th par 4. conduct and consider whether it constitutes a 17 players took part on a sunny afternoon & many thanks expressed to Lawson Henry for sponsoring the prizes. breach of its rules about members’ dress code, Fixtures this weekend. Saturday 18 Hole Tombstone & Sun- which could see them dishing out a fi ne. day 18 Hole Monthly Medal. Members please note fi xtures Sky Sports News for May & June are in the process of being revised. May to Boxing: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pac- coincide with the May long weekend holiday & the open to quiao will fi nally share a ring in just over week come forward in June to accommodate six regular playing but an actual contract to stage the richest bout members who would otherwise be offshore for the open. in history at the MGM Grand still has not been Enjoy-Always keep our words soft and sweet, just in case signed. we have to eat them. A row between the rival promoters has resulted in no tickets being printed for the showdown between the world’s two best pound-for-pound fi ghters on May 2. Seafast Sails Off With Queen’s Award Tickets for closed-circuit viewing at the MGM SSeafasteafast CChiefhief EExecutive,xecutive, Hotels have also yet to go on sale. International Trade DDavidavid J HHallidayalliday Sky Sports News Football: After what was deemed a, “fl at per- Award for Enterprise formance,” by Bayern Munich in the fi rst leg of the Champions League quarter fi nal against Seafast, Press Release Porto, Bayern came back in style with a 6-1 victory to bring the aggregate to 7-4. Accord- ing to Barney Ronay in the Guardian, Porto were undone by, “Bayern’s ruthless exposing Seafast have been announced today of weakness on the fl anks.” Guardiola won (22/04/15) as having won, the Queens Award plaudits from both Ronay and Zonal Mark- for Enterprise, in the category of International Trade. Even more pleasing, is the fact Seafast ing’s Michael Cox who said that, “the rest of were the only Company based in the County of Europe should be terrifi ed,” of the team which Suffolk, to have been granted a Queen’s Award had adapted perfectly to come back in the sec- this year. David J Halliday, Seafast Chief ond leg. Executive, stated, “Since 2008 Seafast have Cox said that the Bayern team had showed received a number of Logistics Industry spe- good fl exibility, moving from its usual pass- cifi c awards, which has been pleasing. That said, none compare with the fact The Queen’s ing game to a style which relied more on width Award is across all UK based Industry Sectors, and crossing. However despite this the team Proposed Seafast and therefore we have not been measured only still managed to move the ball around on the vessel for St Helena against our Industry Peers, but rather a much ground, with one of the goals being the result of wider range of Organisations. It is by a con- 26 passes, a record for this season’s Champions siderable margin, our most treasured Award League. Barney Ronay: “We were very bad in recognition to date.” Seafast business focus the fi rst half,’ Porto’s Manager Julen Lopete- is upon providing bespoke Global Logistics gui said. He was wrong though. 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THE SENTINEL | Thursday 23 April 2015 www.sams.sh 35 SENTINEL SPORT CRICKET RESULTS GGregreg ColemanColeman sstrucktruck 5522 rrunsuns beforebefore Saturday 18 April 2015 hhavingaving hhisis sstumpstumps sscatteredcattered bbyy PPhilliphillip Levelwood Allstarz J/Town Barracudas SStroudtroud oonn SSunday.unday. 158/5 152/6 Ross Henry, 47 Damien O’Bey, 50 David Franics, 2/22 (4) Gavin George 3/27 (4) St Matthews Lions HTH Dolphins 119/4 115 CColemansolemans InningsInnings Scott Crowie, 30 Danie Klienhans 25 CContainedontained sixsix 4’s4’s andand oneone 6 Ross Leo 3/23 (4) Tris Moyce 2/33 (4) Sunday 19 April 2015 St Matthews Lions Levelwood Allstarz 170/4 166/4 Scott Crowie, 108* Greg Coleman, 52 Ross Leo 1/26 (4) Greg Coleman, 2/14 (4) CRICKET FIXTURES Saturday 25 April 2015 - 9.00am Levelwood Allstarz vs J/Town Barracudas 1.00pm St Matthews Lions vs HTH Dolphins Sunday 26 April 2015 - 9.00am Sandy Bay Pirates vs Western Warriors 1.00pm Levelwood Rebels vs J/Town Zodiacs continued from back page focused and produced an outstanding bowling to be the most exciting display of cricket that replaced skipper Darrell Leo at the top of the and fi elding display to stem the fl ow of runs. has been produced this season. order for the shorter format, and he too looked Dane ‘Sixes’ Leo, missed out on an opportu- Both Crowie and Bedwell started patiently, de- to be in menacing form. The pair combined nity to cash in on Allstarz’ good start and per- fending the good balls and punishing the bad to devastating effect and had brought up the ished, bowled Ross Leo, for a meagre 2 runs. ones up until the 13th over. This approach was teams 100 within 11 overs. A dogged innings from Darrell Leo (25*) and not a match winning one and the pair realised On his way to an innings of 50, Henry struck a quick fi re 14* from Stefun Leo saw Allstarz this. It was imperative that the duo scored runs fi ve 4’s and a 6. Although Lions had attempted to 166, which was still a competitive total. of every single delivery. to block off his main scoring shot, the lofted Unlike the Allstarz opening partnership, Nick Crowie seemed to kick into another gear and straight drive, Henry showed that he is not a Stevens and Alistair Buckley could only man- went about dismantling Allstarz’ bowling at- one trick pony and scored runs in other ar- age 5 runs between them, and when Chris tack. The left hander began to fi nd the bound- eas, before perishing, caught Alex Langham, Dawson was dismissed for a duck, and Phillip ary with regularity. Although he survived a bowled Scott Crowie with the score on 103. Stroud 4, Lions found themselves in a peril- number of close calls, his stroke play remained Coleman, although riding his luck at times, ous position of 30 for 4 after 6. For Allstarz, classy, but was simply destructive. His spec- compiled 52 runs. He too found the bound- Colemans spectacular opening bowling spell tacular unbeaten innings of 108 contained ary regularly, cracking six 4’s and a solitary produced 2 wickets for just 14 runs. eleven 4’s and seven 6’s, and with Bedwell 6 before his stumps were sent fl ying by Lions’ When Michael Bedwell strode to the crease to chipping in with a well played 25* Lions sur- paceman Phillip Stroud. partner Crowie, the match looked all but over passed Allstarz total with 3 balls to spare. The launching pad had been set for Allstarz to for Lions, however if any of those who had go on and set a total in excess of 200, how- gathered to watch the match had decided to Congratulations ever, credit must go to Lions who remained leave early, they would have missed what has St Matthews Lions! RRossoss LeoLeo attemptsattempts ttoo rrunun ooutut GGregreg CColemanoleman aatt tthehe nnon-strikerson-strikers eendnd 36 www.sams.sh Thursday 23 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA LIONS T20 CHAMPIONS SSCOTT’SCOTT’S LLIONSIONS ROAR TTOO VVICTORYICTORY

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