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Vol. SENTINEL2, Issue 3 - Price: £1“serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Th ursday 11 April 2013

www.sams.sh SAMS Radio 1 - Live Streaming to the World PROTECTING THE ISLAND’S BARONESS THATCHER Endemic Nursery Open Day A Refl ection by Michael Binyon CROWN JEWELS report page 27 page 3

FINAL STEP IN LONG JOURNEY - CUSTOM’S FOOTBRIDGE

Custom’s footbridge being loaded ASBESTOS onto a barge at Rupert’s Bay HEALTH OR FINANCIAL on Tuesday for transport- ing to Jamestown and fi tting in to place TIME BOMB? over the Moat more page 2 GRAND CLEAN UP pg 6 DOGS KILLING SHEEP 3 IN 24 HOURS pg 28 EGG-CELLENT RODDY KEPT VERY BUSY story, page 14 SPORTS ARENA Scott Crowie in super form, Volleyball results, Golf & Shooting reports see back pages 2 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS NEW FOOTBRIDGE

Work to install the new footbridge, that will be placed across the moat at the seafront, is now in full swing. It will lead from the new cus- toms building to the main road. The footbridge was purchased in December 2011 from H & A Timber Traders, in South Africa, at a cost of £17,483. It originally arrived in early 2012 but did not meet the specifi cations of the contract. “The whole project has got a bit of a sad his- tory,” said David Taylor, Head of Planning and Development Control, of the footbridge project. “I designed the bridge to be built in component form. It should have come as components but the fi rm delivered it to Cape Town docks as a complete bridge.” The bridge was then cut in half for transporta- tion to St Helena on the RMS. “When we got it on the island it became apparent why it had been delivered to the docks as a complete bridge,” re- vealed Taylor. “It was to conceal the absolutely dreadful workmanship. It was incredibly badly made, they had fi lled up all the joints and gaps with mastic and fi lled over the gaps.” Since then the new golems for the bridge have arrived on Island and Charlie George, and Schmichael Caesar who work as part of Johnny Isaac’s building team, have fi nished construc- tion of the bridge. “Johnny, Charlie and Schmi- chael have done a marvellous job of salvaging what they can and amalgamating that with all the new components,” Taylor told the Sentinel. The bridge was transported to Jamestown from Johnny Isaac’s complex in the Briars via Ru- pert’s Valley on Tuesday. “It was too tall to fi t through the arch,” explained Johnny Isaac, owner of Isaac’s Construction, “also we thought that it might snag on a few of the overhead ca- bles in Jamestown so we decided to choose the route via Ruperts.” A team of workers from Isaac’s Construction worked diligently as the footbridge was craned into place on Tuesday afternoon. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 3 ST HELENA SNIPPETS policies were strongly resisted by the trade MARGARET THATCHER (13 October 1925 - 8 April 2013) unions and left-wingers and divided the nation but laid the basis for economic recovery and By Michael Binyon er, as a correspondent in Moscow, Washington prosperity in the 1980s. and Brussels I saw her on and off for the next Thatcher also built a world reputation as a 30 years, and witnessed her fi nal day in offi ce tough opponent of communism – although she The funeral of Baroness Thatcher, Britain’s at a summit meeting in Paris in 1990, when fi rst woman Prime Minister who died on Mon- built up a close relationship with Gorbachev, she learnt she had not beaten her challenger for a man she said she “could do business with”. day aged 87, will be held on next Wednesday, the Conservative party leadership. The other Downing Street has announced. It will be held Her friendship with American President Rea- European leaders at the summit offered their gan led to the closest period of US-British in St Paul’s Cathedral, London, and will in- sympathy and support – but her face was an clude full ceremonial and military honours. cooperation for a generation. But she became icy mask of self-control, as disciplined as she more and more hostile to the European Union, The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, who always was in offi ce. rarely attend funerals, are expected to attend. opposed proposals for a single currency and Tributes from across the world have been paid quarrelled with most other European lead- to Lady Thatcher, who was Prime Minister for ers. It was this issue that eventually led to her 11 years – longer than any other British Prime downfall, when her ministers resigned over Minister in the 20th century. President Obama, her European policies and she was challenged Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and in 1990 for the Conservative Party leadership. others have praised her role as a strong leader Though she had won three general elections who revived Britain’s economy, battled for in a row, she was forced to resign – and was freedom and individual liberty and stood fi rm always bitter afterwards that her ministers against communism and dictatorship. turned against her. It was “treachery with a She is probably best remembered in St Helena smile on its face,” she said. and the rest of the world for her fi rm stand in Her long rule changed Britain and the world. resisting the Argentine invasion of the Falk- She showed that political courage could over- lands in 1982 and for ordering a naval task come obstacles and that individuals were more force to be sent to the islands to drive out the important than the state. But she made many invaders. Her decisive action, at a time when enemies. Saints will not forget that it was un- Britain had no guarantee of US or world sup- der her government that Britain’s overseas port, risked her career and reputation, but the territories lost their full British citizenship – victory on June 14 won her acclaim at home a move intended to prevent millions of Hong and abroad and bolstered her reputation as a Kong Chinese from moving to Britain before leader who refused to compromise on issues the return of the colony to Chinese rule. Left- Her big chance came when Heath was defeat- wingers in Britain blamed her for destroying of principle. ed at the 1974 general election. She challenged Mrs Thatcher, the daughter of a shopkeeper, traditional industries and for encouraging a him for leadership of the Conservative party, culture of personal greed and the freewheeling studied chemistry at Oxford, went on to train and to everyone’s surprise she won. When the as a barrister and began her political career in habits of bankers and the City of London. Labour government was defeated in 1979 she Even in death, controversy has dogged her 1959 when she became a Conservative MP. became Prime Minister, famously promising She was made education minister in the cabi- life. Some left-wingers organised parties this to bring harmony where there was discord and week to celebrate her death – a move that net of Ted Heath, the Tory Prime Minister, in hope where there was despair. But her time in 1970 but is remembered largely for the con- Tony Blair, the former Labour Prime Minis- offi ce was marked more by confrontation than ter, denounced as distasteful. There were some troversial decision to end free milk for school harmony. She saw that Britain was mired in children. scuffl es during a demonstration against her in doubt and defeatism. She confronted Britain’s London this week. But most of Britain will be I met her in those days when I was covering powerful trade unions, cut back the role of education for The Times. She was a formida- remembering a Prime Minister who was ar- government, refused help to failing industries, guably the greatest the nation has seen since ble character, and made you feel very small if cut taxes and privatised state industries. Her you asked a question she regarded as silly. Lat- Winston Churchill. PAY AND DISPLAY UPDATE a lot of questions were, ‘why can’t we have with the public, the issue of buses parking in he Police Directorate have concluded their T machines because it would be fairer?’...I think lower Jamestown was mentioned regularly by pay and display meetings which had been everyone understands now, and I agree that members of the public. The police are now in taking place in all districts around the island. would be a good solution but it doesn’t fi t the discussions with the Highway’s Authority to Chief of Police, Peter Coll told the Sentinel climate we have. The need to repair is costly fi nd alternative parking options for buses. that despite low attendance to the meetings, “it if it breaks down and we have Dave Malpas The police will now closely monitor how the was useful,” to get a “good fl avour” of public whose working with us, who has experience Grand Parade and Main Street parking are be- opinion. with these machines.” ing used and track the changes they may occur, Those who attended the meeting represented Coll also reported that around half the peo- especially when the new scheme comes into the general public as well as the view of busi- ple who attended the meetings felt the cost of effect. nesses. Letters and phone calls have also been parking was too cheap whilst the other felt it The proposal will be presented to Executive taken by the directorate. “Generally as a re- was expensive, “So I think, by default we’ve Council on 16 April. If agreed the new park- sult of that (the meetings), people have a much got the right position on that,” said Coll. The ing tickets will be ordered and parking lines better understanding of the proposal than they Sandy Bay district took a vote on the price redefi ned. Coll projects that the start date, if had before,” said Coll. “They particularly structure which was in favour of the rates. approved on 16th, will be some time in July. understand about things like machines and As a result of the directorates consultations 4 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL

Monday to Friday SENTINEL SUNRISE 7 to 10am Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and SAMS trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News 12pm: St Helena News, public service announcements COMMENT RADIO 1 and notice board. Sharon Henry, SAMS AFTERNOON DRIVE 4 to 7pm 102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 5pm St Helena News On Tuesday 9 April 2013, SAMS Radio 1 7pm: St Helena News, public service announcements I have to admit I am not taking too kindly to began streaming a live feed to the world via and notice board. the prospect of having to pay for parking when our website, www.sams.sh. The service was it is introduced later this year. I suppose we’ve launched in time for the morning Sunrise Saturday SUNRISE been enjoying having stuff given to us free on show at 7am, and by 10am successful recep- 9am to 12 noon with Robyn Sim this island for so long it’s hard to break the tion reports had been received from listeners habit. It had to catch up with us sometime! in the UK and USA, who have been enjoying SANCTUS RUCKUS The increase of admission fees to the swim- Radio 1 on not only their PCs, but also iPads, Thursday 11 April, 7.30 - 9pm ming pool has raised a few eyebrows, but seri- and iPhones. Presented by Gareth Drabble, 90 minutes of the ously, what’s an extra 30p in the grand scheme For anyone wanting to tune in around the the best modern Christian music being made today of things? The swimming pool supports three world, simply go to the sams website and full time staff, has to cover the 10% rise in click the ‘Listen Live’ button, located near JAZZ 90 water and electricity charges and who knows the top right of the web pages. The service is Friday 12 April, 7.30 - 9pm whatever else. on 24 hours a day. Presented by James Stewart, 90 minutes of the Getting back to paying for parking, I am not Successful streaming has also been reported hottest and coolest jazz, ready for the weekend against the principle; it’s just the fact we have since from Ascension Island, Dubai and St little choice, there are no decent alternatives. Helena! ROOTS, ROCK & REGGAE In other countries, motorists have alternatives; Wednesday 17 April, 7.30 - 9pm trains, taxis, buses... SAMS would like to thank Cable & Wire- Presented by Ian Jones. A mixture of great sounds When SHG announced last year they planned less, South Atlantic, for the excellent support themed around 70’s rock and reggae. to ‘improve’ the public transport service I and technical expertise in helping to make Radio 2 (BBC): 100.7MHz, 88.1MHz thought, ‘yeah, I can save on petrol, wear and our live streaming possible. tear as well as the headache of fi nding a park- ing spot in town.’ CONTACT THE SHOW Through work I attended constituency meet- To reach the Radio 1 team, call 2727, or ings that followed where councillors and email: [email protected] SAMS members of the public transport review team You can also contact us via our Facebook garnered opinion, ideas and raised expecta- page - just visit the SAMS website, www. tions for a service the public wanted. sams.sh, and click the Facebook link at the Unfortunately after a nine month review the RADIO 2 top right of every page. attempt to ‘improve’ public transport seems half-hearted and limp wristed. It does noth- BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS ing really to resolve the main problem; a con- St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at BBC World Service is currently being broad- gested Jamestown. 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm & 7pm cast 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. At public meetings held by the police to dis- Saturday news: 9am & 12noon 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz cuss the impending pay and display parking, some residents called for more parking areas Sherrilee Phillips and John Woollacot presenting a special ‘World Health Day’ in town. Suggestions included converting programme last Sunday morning, focusing on the theme of high blood pressure. the DOE playground, cover The Run, build a multi-storey... are these really the answers? While it does sound like a simple solution, space is a precious commodity in our tiny his- toric town. Why waste it on parking spaces? Wouldn’t a properly ‘improved’ public trans- port service alleviate a growing problem? I for one would use the bus and leave my car at home if I knew I could travel to and from town at convenient times. Ideally, a service offering an hourly ride in and out of town, say from early morning to early evening would do the trick nicely. Gauging public opinion during meetings last year, people were open to using the service but clear they needed a wider and more frequent service to what is currently on offer. SHG anticipates £2,500 revenue per month from park & display. Even if the revenue generated was doubled, are we likely to end up with a more enjoyable Jamestown? In my opinion, probably not. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 5 LETTERS/ NOTICE BOARD Dear Editor, As stated above, people are agitated and there what is or not; SHALL or MAY. I am perfectly are lots of WHY and WHAT is going on here? confi dent that most of our local mariners have In your edition of the Sentinel last week you Normally when SHG gets involved with re- a fair idea of the shall’s and may’s in operating published a notice board application for two viewing something, one can almost guarantee a boat in St Helena waters. “research assistants” to assist in conducting a there are going to be increased costs or new review of the St Helena Maritime Sector on regulations as a result, especially when it is not The St Helena Maritime Sector has a remark- behalf of the St Helena Government (SHG). their pocket bearing the brunt. able boating record with few if any real catas- You may be assured that by Friday past the trophes over the past 60 years to date regard- Wharf was abuzz with various speculations I think I would be correct to suggest that the less of what some might try to portray. That in and perceptions of what this could really all fi shing sector makes up the largest part of ac- mind, this island is no doubt moving towards entail. There is clearly already much agitation tive boats users when the fi shing is good. But air access with the likes of ESH anticipating in the midst of the Maritime Sector stakehold- right now fi shing is at an all-time low, and this growth in the sport fi shing arena and also de- ers and as a long term commercial fi shing boat has been for several months. This has caused velopment in tour boating parties for a grow- owner I am equally inquisitive to fi nd out as some fi shermen to lay up their boats, to take ing tourist market. There seems to be some ap- much of this matter as possible. Is this linked up shore-based jobs to try to survive. This is parent concern that local boats and crews may with the ESH MARITIME SECTOR RE- worrying for the fi shing industry as fi nding not measure up to preconceived international VIEW that was published in the Sentinel dated recruitment to staff boats or to pursue fi shing standards. I will agree as a long term mariner 13th December 2012 requesting a short term for a livelihood has been a diffi cult problem to that there is no harm in maintaining proper consultancy contract to undertake a review of overcome for some time. Some are positively practical local health and safety standards or the regulation and development of the mari- not going back to fi shing and others are on the training where needed, but by the same token time industry? verge of quitting. In my opinion it would not let us not try to fi x something that is not bro- take much to aggravate the situation further ken. If marine insurance is at the crux of this If it is; will someone in ESH or SHG respect- than it already is with the loss of even more matter, then perhaps there may be some mer- fully tell us through your medium if they like; fi shermen. For our fi shing industry that is cur- its to consider, albeit not on an international who is Marine Maven T&T Ltd and more im- rently in the process of being economically scale. I am sure that the Fishermen’s Associa- portantly how will this relate to the functions developed this would not be good at all. Who tion will want to keep close track of impending or mandate of the St Helena Harbour Board will listen to sound advice? developments in this particular matter. or Harbour Ordinance? The Maritime Sector of St Helena consists of privately owned/op- I sincerely hope that this latest review by ESH/ In passing, may I conclude with following erated boats/crews/owners performing various SHG into what we consider a PROUD if not quote by the late world travelled Captain Rose, roles as either full–time fi shing, part-time or fi ckle form of the so-called private sector, will Master Mariner of the Merchant Navy/Union recreational and of course there is Solomon not serve to create added antagonism, caus- Castle Line – Ex Royal Mail Ships: South & Company’s marine segment. Did ESH con- ing boat crews to become even more bloody- Hampton Castle and the Good Hope Castle; “I sult with ALL the stakeholders on the Terms minded than they already are. It should be have seen that there are no more experienced and Reference for this proposed review? As remembered that we only chose boats and fi sh- small boat operators than those hailing from few private sector people can afford to attend ing as a career because we decide to do so and St Helena”, and he complimented them with meeting during work hours, how much of this will quit at a moment’s notice if pushed too the Captain Rose Trophy in recognition of this, has been actually published via the local me- far. Fishermen are already struggling trying to which is still in existence today. I regret there dia to explain or prepare stakeholders on the keep their businesses afl oat without having to are one or two newcomers to our island with reasoning to conduct a review of the sector? face any more fi nancial pressures. Depending personal agendas of their own who appear to on the outcome of this proposed review, boat disagree. I understand there was a tourist related meet- owners may have to incorporate added costs or ing with Mr Mike Dean in the latter half of face greater restraints to maintain a boat. Let’s 2012 with a handful of stakeholders regard- hope that SHG and those others behind the Yours sincerely ing a boating incident with a local tour boat scenes will keep a suitable leash on this thing that occurred near Speery Island. At about the that they have let lose and bear in mind that the same time there was a Harbour Board meet- great maritime law books often use two small Trevor O Thomas ing to discuss the same matter and it was de- words that can make all the difference between cided that the Harbour Ordinance should be reviewed. We will recall how this was blown out of proportion by a certain tourist corre- THANK YOU spondent in our local newspaper. Let’s hope that we are not now all going to be tarred for this unfortunate, but ordinary, boating accident that resulted in no fatalities or unwarranted A big thank you to all of the staff at the need for any real concern? Clearly Tourism panicked and started shouting “wolf”, when Health & Social Welfare for the retirement there was no wolf at all. tea party and gift. We also know what the term “review” means and with one or two immediate thoughts to May God richly bless you all and all of the mind it could mean to check over something or to re-examine or to make another study of best for the future. and so on. In other words this Marine Maven is going to conduct a re-valuation of the crews and boats of St Helena and perhaps along with other marine issues. I state crews because the Shirley Anderson-Leo notice speaks of conducting one-to-one inter- views with individual stake holders or groups. 6 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS CLEAN UP FOR GRAND PARADE

The Grand Parade had a spring clean on Sunday and thick layers of car oil and grime was cleared off the car parks. It was rare sight to see the car park completely empty of cars. A cubic yard of debris was cleared on the fi rst run of the road sweeper truck. How- ever, works came to a temporary halt as the truck created too much noise for St James’ Sunday morn- ing service. The Road Section carried out the maintenance work and did an assessment of what needs to be done in readiness for the Pay and Display parking that will be intro- duced in July/August. Problem areas will be resurfaced and car parking spaces remarked. Motorists were asked to leave the car park empty of vehicles by the end of Saturday night to allow for the cleaning and inspection work to be done. Dave Malpas, Roads Manager Works on the Grand Parade car park should “We’ve still got a lot more work to do but we told us about the number of parks. “There are be well underway by St Helena day [21 May]. have done a signifi cant chunk since Christmas. going to be slightly fewer bays but we are go- “We might fi nd that we have a newer surface I have to take my hat off to the guys, they have ing to make them bigger. We are looking at by then but the marks might not go down until worked incredibly hard. We’ve done a huge some innovative solutions to create extra spac- after that.” amount of work, more than I think has ever es when needed, for example when the ship On another note we asked Dave about the been done in such a short space of time ever is in.” This it to alleviate problems of double Roads Section’s summer programme. “It’s before.” parking during busy times. going very well at the moment,” he replied.

New Headteacher of Prince Andrew School, NEW HEADTEACHER FOR PAS Mr Paul Starkie, arrives on the RMS from Cape Town, this Sunday, the 14 April. Paul will arrive with his wife Lisa and son Zak, who will be start- ing at St Paul’s Primary School next week. "Lisa, Zak and I are excited to be coming home, to see our family and re-connect with our many friends." Upon appointment last year Paul said, "St Helena is currently going through the most signifi cant pe- riod in its history. There are challenges and op- portunities for education in the years ahead and I am looking forward to working with all stake- holders to ensure that Prince Andrew School is a beacon of success in the future." "We are all looking forward to welcoming Paul and his family to the Island," said Colin Moore, Director of Education & Employment. "Paul joins us after a very successful time serving as the Head teacher of the British School of Brussels and I know that he is very much looking forward to taking Prince Andrew School forward." Colin also went on to pay tribute to Vanessa Tiss- ington, who has been Acting Head teacher, pend- ing Paul Starkie’s arrival. "Vanessa Tissington has done an absolutely fi rst-rate job over recent months in driving forward changes at Prince An- drew School and making sure that we keep the focus on raising the standard of achievement for all students." THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 7 NOTICE BOARD A HEALTH NUGGET from your friends the Adventists: 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 ______WEIGHT CONTROL

Sometimes the hormones of teenagers go crazy and they grow out more than up. It is also very easy for adults to add on the kilojoules. They just have to eat wrong and their bodies respond in weight. As a result many people are forever on the quest to lose weight. Several years ago diet pills were popular. Pills helped to take away the appetite. But the weight quickly returns as soon as you return to your unhealthy eating habits. Some people never overindulge - they just eat the wrong foods at the wrong times. They may even work out in the gym but as soon as they stop the exercise they regain their weight. Repeated weight loss through crash diets, followed by regaining the weight, gradually depletes muscle tissue and adds fat tissue. Because muscle tissue is where fat is burned, you will become increasingly unable to lose weight. There are also the psychological consequences and emotional scars of repeated failure and dissatisfaction. What we really need is to learn about a healthy lifestyle and eating habits. When you start eating the right foods at the right times the weight will drop off and stay off. It is far better to attain a slow steady weight loss and combine it with lifestyle changes such as not eating between meals, getting daily exercise and eating the right foods. Eat plenty of unrefi ned foods such as whole grains, fresh vegetables and fruit. Cut down on sugar products and fatty foods. Be consistent in applying these principles in your lifestyle and the weight will stay off. In order to attain permanent weight loss a person must develop a lifelong lifestyle that is consistent with main- taining the new weight. Let the weight come off slowly. Get started on a healthful program. And be patient!!! It is the long haul that matters. Self-control is the key and if you sincerely ask God for His help in this regard you will succeed. The illusions of believing you can still eat junk food and lose weight will fade but the eventual rewards will be lean and lasting.

Expressions of Interest St Helena Airport Project Basil Read (Pty) Ltd

Airport Terminal Building

Derrick Alexander - Buildings Manager, who will be overseeing Interested persons are asked to contact Julie George, Community the construction of the St Helena Airport Terminal Building will Liaison Officer, on the contact details below in order to schedule an be arriving on St Helena later this month. Works on the Terminal interview. Building is scheduled to commence soon. During his visit Derrick Contact details: will be surveying the local resources available; this incorporates Contractors and persons with building skills. Julie George Community Liaison Officer Interviews for Contractors or persons interested in working within this Email: [email protected] or [email protected] section of the Airport Project are to be held from 16th April 2013 to Tel no: 4026 18th April 2013, at the Basil Read Offices, Longwood. Basil Read, Longwood Offices

15453 tenaka.co.za Interested persons/contractors will be required to present personal CV’s and/or company profiles and/or expression of interest to Julie George prior to their scheduled interview.

ST. HELENA AIRPORT PROJECT 8 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL WORLD & ST HELENA SNIPPETS WORLD dropped 4C over the course of 2 weeks. So NEWS WEEKLY now we are enjoying perfect conditions; sunny days without the scorching heat. Here are the SNIPPETS weather readings from the Met Station at Bot- tom Woods and ANRD at Scotland for the past week. A game reserve in South Africa has taken WEATHER the radical step of poisoning rhino horns so Bottom Woods Scotland that people risk becoming “seriously ill” if they consume them. Sabi Sand Game Re- Min temp 17.5C 16.25C serve, said it had injected a mix of parasiti- UPDATE Max temp 24.4C 25.0C cides and indelible pink dye into more than Mean temp 20.2C 19.6C 100 rhinos’ horns over the past 18 months to Total sunshine 16.2 hrs 26.4 hrs combat international poaching syndicates. We been enjoying some brilliantly clear Total rainfall 4.2mm 8.8mm More than 200 rhinos have been poached starry night skies for the past week, enhanced Mean w/speed 10.5 knots so far this year in South Africa, driven by by dark skies of the new moon. Tempera- demand in the far east, where horn ground tures forecasted by the Ascension Met Offi ce into powder is seen as a delicacy or tradi- tional medicine. The “toxifi cation” process involves tranquilising a rhino, drilling a hole SPCA CALENDAR COMPETITION in its horn then injecting the dye and para- siticides generally used to control ticks on animals such as horses, cattle and sheep; it The St Helena SPCA is planning to publish a 2014 calendar is toxic to humans. “It’ll make [people] very featuring pictures of pets on the island. Please enter the St ill – nausea, stomach ache, diarrhoea – it Helena SPCA Calendar Competition by putting a photo and name of your pet, your won’t kill them,” Parker continued. “It will be very visible, so it would take a very stupid name and telephone number and £1 entry fee in an envelope. Please mark the consumer to consume this.” (source: www. envelope “St Helena SPCA Calendar Competition”. The envelope can be dropped guardian.co.uk) in at the primary schools and PAS where there will be A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has killed collection boxes, or at the Tourist Offi ce in the Canister. at least 37 people and injured 850 in south-west Iran, offi cials say. Rescue Deadline for this is 8 May. We look forward to receiving lots of lovely pet photos. teams have been sent to the affected Thank you. area, but darkness is hampering rescue operations. The quake struck 90km (60 miles) south of the country’s only nu- clear power station in Bushehr, the US Geological Survey (USGS) says. How- ever, the nuclear plant has not been af- St Helena Magistrates’ fected and is working normally, offi cials have said. The quake was felt across 4th April 2013 the Gulf in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bah- rain. Some 10,000 people are thought Court to live in the affected area in more than AARON EDWARD LEGG (28) of Rockfarm, Sandy Bay, pleaded guilty to driving an 50 villages, two of which have report- unlicensed motor vehicle and without insurance. The court accepted that this was as a result of edly been completely levelled. (source: genuine oversight. Mr Legg was fi ned £120.00 with costs of £15.00. www.bbc.co.uk) MIKAEL PER OLSSON (50) of Main Street, Jamestown had been convicted after trial, Asda is recalling all corned beef from being a director of St Helena Media Productions Limited, of failing to furnish an annual income its budget range after traces of the vet- tax return for the tax year 2011/2012 in respect of St Helena Media Productions Limited. The erinary drug phenylbutazone were found case had been adjourned to provide Mr Olsson an opportunity to furnish such a tax return to the in some batches. The Food Standards Commissioner of Taxes prior to sentencing. Mr Olsson had produced accounts on the morning Agency said “very low levels” had been of the court but not as yet completed a tax return. The case was adjourned for one week on the detected in the Asda Smart Price Corned undertaking of Mr Olsson that he would now furnish such a tax return to the Commissioner of Beef product. The painkilling medi- Taxes prior to sentencing. cine often used on horses is commonly known as “bute”. The Food Standards DWAYNE KEITH OSBORNE (37) of Gerancy House, Half Way, had pleaded guilty Agency (FSA) said it was the fi rst time to failing to furnish an annual income tax return for the tax year 2011/2012. The case was ad- bute had been found in a meat product journed to provide Mr Osborne an opportunity to furnish such a tax return to the Commissioner in the UK since the horsemeat scandal of Taxes prior to sentencing. Mr Osborne had now fi led a tax return and required to pay penalties started. Animals treated with bute are of £220.00. Mr Osborne was sentenced to a conditional discharge of one year requiring him to not allowed to enter the food chain be- comply with the law for that period, including fi ling future tax returns, otherwise Mr Osborne cause the drug could pose a risk to hu- will be resentenced on this matter in addition to any further offences. Mr Osborne was further man health. However, the risk is very ordered to pay costs of £15.00. low even if people have eaten contami- nated horsemeat. (source: www.bbc. CHRISTOPHER GEORGE THOMAS (39) of Clay Gut pleaded guilty to cultivating co.uk) a quantity of cannabis. Sentence was adjourned for a Pre-Sentence Report. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 9 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD NP GLORY 4 The NP Glory 4 (Basil Read’s ship) arrived on Thursday 4 April, bringing fuel, plant and materials for the airport project. Cargo opera- tions were delayed due to sea conditions. The NP Glory 4 fi nally was able to dock on Satur- day and discharge her cargo, being held secure against the swell by a series of large mooring ropes.

Disabled Person’s Society Newspaper Bingo No winner – still playing for £200 Game 4, Week 3 – Pink Card 60 numbers called in order from left to right 46 28 24 5 32 35 85 59 71 51 69 83 77 88 55 17 40 56 90 3 31 67 36 11 12 52 72 38 21 4 18 15 49 26 63 27 9 76 75 43 FOR SALE: 74 58 60 29 20 RENAULT CLIO 2.0 16v 10 50 61 89 19 RENAULTSPORT 182 Stock (Running 195) 22 82 45 66 87 Finish in Silver & Carbon Fibre Wrap hood & mirrors. 64 1 47 54 30 Sports Seats Remote central locking • If you have a full house please bring the Electric windows & door mirrors whole book to Y&T before 5pm on Steering wheel adjustment Half leather interior Monday April 15 • Sports clutch This draw playing for the £200 first Milltex stainless steel exhaust system + de-cat Induc- prize. tion kit-K&N fi lter with direct air feed Lowered suspen- • In the event of more than one full house sion Air condition Driver & passenger air bag Black the winner is decided on the lowest lexus lights Service history number called moving left to right • If more than one winner on the same Please call at Jeff’s garage-Clinic Drive-HTH (IF) you are interested in the sale of the vehicle number then prize is shared Tel: 00290 3573 Email: [email protected] • Numbers called by Tobias and Ian 10 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL REPORT NEW WINE FERMENTS NEW BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

Sharon Henry, SAMS Paul Hickling with Lynette & John Styles prohibits the import of root stock, so imported For the fi rst time in history St Helenians are grape juice was the next best thing. “The main reason is that there is quite a large able to enjoy a locally made wine that com- “This is the Diana’s Peak Chardonnay and I’m price differential at the moment between petes with its overseas counterparts. But this very pleased with it,” she said as she handed Paul’s product and a bottle of rum that you treat might be short lived as St Helena Govern- out measures of chilled white wine in beakers. buy from South Africa. It’s around £16 price ment are proposing to bang a tax on locally “You can see that clearly the customers are differential, so we need to look at that. There produced alcohol. pleased with it. We are already getting lots of are other ways of generating revenue, but there An un-wooded Chardonnay was unveiled last orders.” is also the social side, the responsibility for Friday, the fi rst in a range of locally made 800 litres of frozen juice imported from South health as well,” he said. wines called ‘Diana’s Peak’, at a wine tasting Africa were used to produce the chardonnay. “I The newly released wine range will not be at Donny’s. Made from imported grape juice, defrosted it and put it in the fermentation tanks subjected to excise duty in the fi rst instance. and it made a very The Government does not want to discourage acceptable wine,” new businesses on the island. But it will clear- said Paul Hickling ly look at this additional source of revenue in of St Helena Dis- next year’s budget. tillery. “I know the Next in line to follow the chardonnay in the grapes aren’t grown Peaks range is a cabernet sauvignon, a red here but at least the wine made from fresh grape juice. “This was wines are made here, absolutely beautiful,” said Paul. “That’s not and people do enjoy ready yet as it takes two years to mature. wines, so we’ll see Hopefully we may launch that at Christmas what happens.” time.” One of the wine tast- Pleasant Valley have been importing ready- ers was Colin Owen, made wines for a number of years and their the Financial Sec- current range offers 20 different wines. St retary. “I think it is Helena Distillery produces four spirits: its sig- very nice,” he said of nature Tungi, White Lion rum, Midnight Mist the chardonnay. “It’s coffee liquor and Jamestown gin. lovely to see some Paul made a chenin blanc in 2010 which is local wine made on being turned into a brandy to be available in the island. I think 2015-16 for the anniversary of Napoleon’s ex- it’s very enjoyable, ile. “Next year I’m looking at a chenin and a the wine is a collaboration between Pleasant very fresh, a nice glass of wine.” sauvignon blanc as white wines and a pinotage Valley Wines and St Helena Distillery. Excise duty was mentioned in his recent bud- as a red wine to keep something going for St “For some time now we have wanted to make get speech and a proposal for its introduction Helena,” he said. a local wine,” said Lynette Styles of Pleas- within the next six months is expected. Duty The distillery has fi nished producing a lemon ant Valley. “Paul has the facilities for mak- could be levied on locally produced alcohol. liquor, ‘Lemon Valley’, and plans to bring in ing wine so we agreed that he would organise He would not commit himself on whether the the necessary equipment to extend their range bringing in a fruit juice directly from a vine- new wine will be taxed. “What we need to do to beer next year. yard, with proper grape juice of a good quality is balance out stifl ing new businesses on island Diana’s Peak Chardonnay is 14% alcohol and so that we can make an excellent local wine.” against capturing a rate of excise duty,” he ex- the selling price is £5.95 for 750ml bottle. Originally, Lynette with husband and busi- plained. “In established businesses that will Pleasant Valley is licensed as a wholesaler and ness partner John planned to create an island certainly be the case this year.” Colin consid- sells a minimum of 6 bottles with free deliv- vineyard to make a true St Helenian product. ers the St Helena Distillery as an established ery. There are plans to retail in local shops. Unfortunately the island’s agricultural policy business. Details are being ‘fi rmed up.’ THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 11 NOTICE BOARD NEW YEAR HONOURS 2014: OVERSEAS LIST

We have again been invited by the Foreign and Commonwealth Offi ce to submit recommendations for New Year Honours.

Persons wishing to submit nominations for the 2014 New Year Honours are remind- ed that the overriding principle is that honours are awarded on merit for exceptional achievement or any service recently carried out over and above what normally is expected. Where possible, nominations should place emphasis on voluntary services. It should also be noted that age is not a factor in awarding honours and younger members of the community who have made an outstanding contribution or have given exceptional service should not be overlooked.

Nomination forms are available from Mr Derek Henry, Acting Deputy Chief Secretary, Corporate Services - and completed forms should be returned to the Secretary, Honours Committee, in a sealed envelope, marked Confi dential, by Tuesday, 14 May 2013.

SHG 9 April 2013

Cruise Ship Arrival: MS Amsterdam

MS Amsterdam Monday 15 April 2013 Arrive: 10:00 Depart: 17:00 From: Walvis Bay To: Ascension Island Charterers: Holland American Lines Currency: Rand/US Dollar/Euro Maximum Capacity: 1772 passengers, 615 crew.

Taxi drivers and tour providers here is your opportunity to provide your services on Monday 15 April 2013. During the time that the MS Amsterdam is in port, the car parks in front of the swimming pool will be reserved for your use.

If anyone would like to book a stall for the visit of the MS Amsterdam please notify the Tourist Office on telephone number 2158. There are limited numbers of gazebos and trestle tables available so book early to avoid disappointment.

12 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS NATURE’S GIRAFFES:

HEAD & SHOULDERS ABOVE THE REST

A group of around 18 learnt all about the wonders of giraffes at Pastor Martin Clack’s lunchtime talk on Tuesday. The half-hour slot starting from 12:30 was carefully timed to accommodate working people, who could attend in their lunch time. Tasty eats and drinks were provided as Pastor Clack commenced the presentation. Pictures of giraffes comple- mented the informative speech about the fascinating animals. The audience were clued in on GRAVITY RUSH giraffes’ eating habits, biologi- cal characteristics and their en- emies. Pastor Clack explained after the talk why he chose to speak about this particular ani- COME AND JOIN US AT THE BRIDGE IN JAMESTOWN mal, “I chose giraffes because it’s king of the browsers. They are such gentle creatures and DATE AND TIME yet they are so amazing, the makeup of their bodies alone Sunday 16th June 2013 is something amazing.” Pastor Clack refreshed our Stalls open at 12:30pm. Warm up race at 2pm and starting at 2:30pm. memories as to why he start- ed these meetings in the fi rst place. “I wanted to try and get DETAILS OF EVENT people to think about creation, the creation of nature that’s Companies and individual teams to design and all around us. Often we take build Go-Carts according to specs and set criteria. things for granted in the rush of everyday life. We forget that Inspection of Go-Carts there’s a mastermind maintain- will happen prior to ing what He has created.” the event. There are three more lunch- time talks to go, the fi nale be- ing about man. For those who PRIZES TO BE attended the last two meetings, they have a chance at win- WON ning a prize. “We’ve got some DVDs from Creation Interna- tional as well as some books, if people come to 4 out of the 5 talks they can get a prize,” ex- plained Pastor Clack. Next week the lunchtime talk will focus on bird life. For more details and to register for the Gravity Rush experience please contact Mr Martin Joshua at SHAPE on 4690 or [email protected] THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 13 NOTICE BOARD  :RXOG\RXOLNHWRSDVVRQ\RXUVNLOOVWRRWKHUV"

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ST HELENA GOVERNMENT VACANCY PROJECT MANAGER LANDSCAPE & ECOLOGY MITIGATION PROGRAMME

The Access Office is seeking a dynamic individual to join the team working on the Airport Project. The Project Manager will have day to day responsibility for the management and delivery of the Landscape and Ecology Mitigation Programme (LEMP). The LEMP is an environmental restoration programme that accompanies the major construction works under the Airport Project.

If you have a background in project management, good communication skills and an interest in the Airport Project, this could be the job for you. Experience on similar environmental restoration projects would be an advantage but is not essential.

For the full job profile and further details on the post, please contact the Access Office at the Post Office Building, Jamestown or email [email protected], tel. +290 2477. Further details are also available on our website www.sainthelenaaccess.com

The closing date for applications is Friday, 26th April 2013.

14 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE GOOD EGG! The Saint with a passion for chickens

Chloe Terry, SAMS more for Basil Read.” The demand for eggs has grown sharply. “Basil Read makes a big dif- Who doesn’t love a hot cooked breakfast ference to the number. More Saints with fresh eggs in the morning? Thanks to are coming back to the island, so the He stressed that in order to do this job you need Roddy’s Chicken Farm, islanders have the demand is there,” he said. Over busy periods luxury of receiving fresh eggs in the shop to have a passion for chickens. The chickens such as Christmas and Easter the infl ux affect- require a lot of care and the pounds need daily daily. Rodney Yon set up his chicken farm ed the demand of eggs, “Over Christmas I got business three years ago with the intention of cleaning. Roddy is hoping that when he moves caught out because we had 500 extra people on to the poultry unit at ANRD he will be able providing the island with local eggs and stop- the island and I noticed it because Solomon’s ping their importation. to employ a helper. “I would only need a part was ringing up needing more produce. People time employee. After 2pm when the chickens Last year Roddy made an informal agreement want eggs and that’s when you need the num- with Solomon’s to supply all its eggs for their get all their greens and they’re done and dust- ber of chickens to be able to do that.” ed they are ok,” he said. bakery and shops. He also supplies a number Last year he collected 37 dozen eggs a day. of local businesses and shops. Although Rod- Roddy’s next big aim is to rear chickens for That number has dropped a bit now. He sells meat production. The Lohmann Brown chick- dy’s aim was to stop importation altogether, more than 200 dozen eggs a week and com- at the moment he is not meeting the demand. ens that he has are only suitable for laying. mented, “If I was collecting 50 dozen eggs “At the end of their laying they don’t have a “I have 500-plus chickens but I would need today the island’s needs would be sorted.” Al- 800-1000 chickens to provide for the whole lot of meat on them because the laying period though it sounds like a lot of eggs, profi t in stresses them out,” he explained. In order to island,” he explained. this business is very little. “With any poultry Currently he still has to import eggs but solely rear good chicken meat, he plans to import a business, the profi t is not great but you make different breed of chicken, strictly for meat to cater for the Basil Read canteen. Basil Read a steady income,” said Roddy, “It is all about has an order for 80 dozen eggs a week, so Rod- production. This can only be done once the time with farming because it’s a slow process.” airport is running as the chicks need to be a dy, who is the only person who imports this Roddy buys his chicken feed from Cape Town product, brings in 100 dozen eggs every two day old rather than a few weeks. There is also and it is imported through Solomon’s. “A bag the issue of where the chickens should be weeks with which he covers the full order with of feed costs £30 and I use a bag a day,” he offset from his own production. slaughtered, “I would need a separate, dedi- said. He clearly has a passion for this business, cated slaughter place to kill these chickens in Restricting Roddy from meeting the de- “I really do love chickens and I’ve wanted to mand for eggs on island is the lack of space. because you shouldn’t be mixing two different do this for 25 years.” Roddy moved to Ascen- kinds of meats in the same place,” he added. In 2012, he planned to move to ANRD, sion when he was 18 with the dream of coming Scotland,through the divestment plan, where Another feature for Roddy’s business in the back to St Helena to build a pound and have future is the use of a logo. Presently shoppers he could house 800-1000 chickens “but that all 500 chickens. However that didn’t happen un- went pear shaped,” he said. Now he is work- are not aware of who is behind the hard work til after he moved back to the island from UK producing our fresh eggs. Lupa Designs has ing with ANRD and ESH in a new partnership a few years later. “On my way home I met the scheme and is hoping to move to his new loca- created a logo and soon Roddy hopes to use late Gilbert Yon and Ethel and he actually got this on the labelling of egg boxes. “That will tion at Scotland by June/July this year, “Hope- me started and got my business going.” Now fully by then I can get my chicken and egg all come in time,” he smiled, “I hope to keep 25 years later his dream of running a chicken supplying you with fresh eggs.” numbers up and I won’t have to import any farm has come true. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 15 NOTICE BOARD

G O V E R N M E N T O F S T H E L E N A

PUBLIC NOTICE

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The Education & Employment Directorate would like to bring to the attention of the public that the new charging policy has been approved by Education & Employment Committee and took effect from 1st April 2013.

Fees for Venues*

Small Meeting Room £5.00 per day (8 hours) Conference Venue £15.00 per day (8 hours) Conference Venue with Conference facilities £20.00 per day (8 hours) Prince Andrew School Hall £20.00 per day (8 hours) Prince Andrew School Hall with dressing room facilities £25.00 per day (8 hours)

Sporting & Leisure Facilities

Francis Plain £20.00 per day for the use of Francis Plain whole field and facilities for private functions Squash Court £0.50 per person per hour Tennis Court £0.50 per person per hour Francis Plain Sports (Adults) £0.50 per player per game Francis Plain Sports (under 16 year olds) £0.25 per player per game

* Fees for venues and facilities will be half the rates listed above for registered charities * Duration of use of the venues and facilities will be reflected in fees charged (fees for the school of nursing are waived in the interest of cross government working together)

Sporting Sessions

Indoor Football £0.50 per person per session Volleyball £0.50 per person per session Badminton £0.50 per person per session Gym £0.50 per person per session

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Examinations Fees

Examinations Fees The examination entry fees will be charged at full cost to the person/ entity requesting the examination. If the examination fee has been covered through the registration with the examination and/or professional body then it will not be charged.

Invigilation & Administration Fees Administration and invigilation charges are £50.00 per examination session for up to 20 students. A quote will be provided for an instance with more than 20 students.

For example if ABC ltd has 10 candidates sitting 3 examination papers over three days this would incur a cost of £50.00 x 3

If this invigilation and administration fee is not covered by the examination / professional body it is required to be paid by the person/entity requesting the examination to be held in the exam centre.

Re-sitting examinations Examination entry fees for all resits will be charged at full cost plus an administration and invigilation fee. Examination entry fees are expected to be paid upon entry for examination. A request can be made in writing for charges to waived explaining reasons why. Any such request concerning students should be submitted to the Director of Education & Employment and any requests in relation to adult education will be considered by the director on a case by case basis. Upon receipt of such a request a decision will be made and response given within 3 working days.

Replacement certificates and Replacement certificates will be charged at full cost of Exam Results certificate (charged by the examining/ professional body) plus an administration fee. A fee of £15.00 per hour will be charged for research associated with providing back dated examination results.

THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 17 NOTICE BOARD

Education & Training Fees

Functional Skills Maths No Charge Functional Skills English No Charge Basic ICT No Charge GCSE Maths No Charge GCSE English No Charge European Computer Driving License No Charge

Training which addresses Shortage Occupational Areas as recommended by the Labour Oversight Group and cultural skills on St Helena are available at 25% of the cost of providing this training.

For example:

Baking 25% of cost

Lace & Embroidery 25% of cost

Carpentry 25% of cost Business Skills 25% of cost

Other adult learning opportunities (learning for enjoyment) are available on a basis of full cost recovery.

For example:

Cookery Full cost

There will be no charge for Education and Training for students who are not yet of statutory school leaving age or for an apprentice (if training is related to their field of training). Education and Training charges will also be waived for the registered unemployed.

NVQ Programmes

All City & Guilds programmes will not be charged however, a penalty fee of £50.00 for withdrawal of a candidate from an NVQ programme.

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Library Fees

Membership:

Annual Membership Fees £2.00 Child membership Fees No charge Retired (65+) membership Fees No charge Visitor membership (up to 183 days) £5.00

Visitor Deposits:

Visitors applying for membership will pay a deposit of £20 for borrowing up to 4 books. The deposit will be refunded on return of the books borrowed.

Overdue Charges:

Charges for overdue Library books £0.50 per book per day Charges for overdue Videos and DVD’s £0.50 per item per day

Damages:

Charges for damaged books, Videos and DVD’s will be charged at the full cost of the damaged item plus an administration charge of £10.00 per item if the library has to order the replacement item. Replacements for lost or damaged pockets will be charged at 50p each.

Library printing facilities:

The public library offers the facility to print when documents are created on the library computer, these are:

Black and White £0.20 per A4 sheet Coloured printing £1.00 per A4 sheet

Mr Colin Moore Director of Education & Employment 9th April 2013

THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 19 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR A US special agent pulled up to a ranch house in Texas and talked with an older rancher. He told the rancher, “I need to search your ranch for an escaped fugitive we believe to be in the area.” The rancher said, “Okay no problem, but don’t go in that fi eld over there…” as he pointed out the fi eld. The agent ver- bally exploded saying, “Sir, I have the authority of the Federal Government with me!” Reaching into his coat pocket, the arro- gant offi cer removed his badge and proudly displayed it to the rancher. “See this badge? This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish…. On any land !! No questions asked or answers given!! Have I made myself clear… do you understand?” The WUZZLE rancher nodded politely, apologized, and went about his chores A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an as the agent headed straight out to the fi eld. A short time later, interesting way. The object is to try to fi gure out the well-known saying, the rancher heard a loud scream coming from the direction of the person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent. fi eld. He looked up and saw the agent running for his life, being Answers on page17 chased by the rancher’s big Texan Bull… With every step the FUN QUOTE bull was gaining ground on the agent, and it seemed likely that he’d sure enough get gored before he reached safety. The offi cer “You know that tingly little feeling you was clearly terrifi ed. The rancher threw down his tools, ran to the fence and yelled at the top of his lungs…“YOUR BADGE, show get when you like someone? That’s com- him your BADGE ! !” mon sense leaving your body.”

TIME TO REBOOT - Going back to 11 April Famous Birthdays 1957: The British government allowed the island colony of Singapore to govern itself 11 Apr - 17 Apr under a new constitution agreed in London. The Singapore Constitutional Conference ended after four weeks of talks when Chief Minister of Singapore Lim Yew Hock and Jeremy Clarkson (53) Alan Lennox-Boyd, secretary of state for the Colonies, signed an agreement. The con- Top Gear presenter - 11 Apr stitution came into effect after 1 January 1958 when the colony became known as the State of Singapore. Britain remained in charge of external affairs and defence. Martin Lawrence (48) US Actor/ Comedian - 16 Apr 1961: The trial began in Israel of the man accused of helping Hitler in his plan to exterminate the Jews. Adolf Eichmann faced 15 charges, including crimes against humanity, crimes against the Jewish people and Akon (40) war crimes. He sat in a bullet-proof glass dock fl anked by two guards specially chosen because their fami- Hip Hop Artist - 16 Apr lies had not suffered directly at the hands of the Nazis. The three judges hearing the case in Jerusalem were all refugees from the Nazi regime in Germany. It took one hour and 15 minutes to list all the details of the Victoria Beckham (39) charges against Adolf Eichmann during which time the 55-year-old stood stiffl y in the dock. Former Spice Girl - 17 Apr PEOPLE ... cars I DID YOU KNOW... Islands want when • The largest island in the world is Greenland. I am 18 • The smallest island in the world – according to the Guinness Book of Records – is Bishop Rock 1: Mitsubishi Evo • The remotest uninhabited island is Bouvet Island in the South Atlantic 2:Focus ST • The smallest independent island country is the Pacifi c island of Nauru 3:Zafi ra GSI Turbo • Of the 6 billion+ people in the world, one out of ten lives on an island (600 million). Myles Isaac • Over one third of Iceland is volcanically active and If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which loaded with lava fi elds. Iceland is far enough north to we can do) and your top 3 - it could be your top 3 movies, songs, books or cars. It could be your top 3 places on St Helena, or top 3 be entirely covered by ice, like Greenland to the west achievements. The more interesting the better chance of being chosen, of it, but the magma below the surface heats the rock as we will only print 1 per week! Email: [email protected] with subject above, keeping it “green.” heading, top 3. 20 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL SCHOOLS/NOTICE BOARD This week’s school page was submitted by students at Pilling Primary School. Little Red Last half-term the Reception class studied tradition- al stories and rhymes. Riding Hood Reception and Nursery went on a walk through Little Red Riding Hood went to see her Plantation Forest. The girls role-played Little Red gran. Riding Hood and the boys role- played the Big Bad On the way she met a man. Wolf. They had so much fun with their care-free run- Excuse me kind sir, ning around in the woods that they created this poem Said Little Red Riding Hood, during their English lesson. can you show me the way through the dark wood? No! Said the man, you’re on your own. Little Red Riding Hood started to moan. Then the wolf came, he was kind. He helped Little Red Riding Hood by putting up signs. Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf went together to see her gran. When they got there They told her about the man.

Corporate Services Directorate Government of St Helena VACANCY FOR Jamestown St Helena Island SANITARY ORDERLY South Atlantic Ocean STHL 1ZZ The Health & Social Welfare Directorate PUBLIC NOTICE has a vacancy for a Sanitary Orderly; the successful applicant will be responsible to TENDER FOR SLINGS AND the Senior Works Supervisor (Sanitary Ser- SHACKLES vices) for providing an effi cient and effec- tive waste management service to address all waste issues on the island. The success- The Programme Management Unit of the ful applicant will be required to drive the Corporate Services Directorate wishes to refuse trucks on a regular basis. dispose of the following items by public tender: The salary grade for this post is Grade C commencing at £6479.00 per annum. • 4 Alloy bow shackles Post holders are expected to commence work at 6.30 am Monday to • 4 Polyester fl at slings Friday, as well as work on Public Holidays and weekends as and when • 4 Wire rope slings galvanised with galvanised thimbles in necessary. eyes on both ends Applicants should have a valid driving license for classes A, C, and D. For further information about the duties of the post, interested per- All items are second hand but in very good condition. sons are asked to contact Mrs Georgina Young, Senior Environmental Health Offi cer, on telephone number 2500. For further details, or to view items, please contact Miss Shelley Application forms which are available from the Human Resources and Thomas, via email address – [email protected] / Health & Social Welfare Directorate should be completed and submit- Telephone – 2777 / in person. ted through Directors where applicable, to the Director Health & So- cial Welfare by Thursday 18 April 2013. Tenders should be placed in a sealed envelope marked ‘Tender for slings and shackles’ and delivered to the Programme Management Unit at the Ex Air Access Offi ce, The Castle, Jamestown, by 12 C A George Noon on 23rd April 2013. Director of Health & Social Welfare 08 April 2013 Programme Management Unit THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

The Property Division of the Environment and Natural Re- sources Directorate is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualifi ed contractors for the Proposed Mainte- nance Projects at: Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Lady Margaret Field Apartments, Longwood.

All expressions of interest should be submitted to the Lands and Buildings Manager, Essex House, James- town, by 16.00 hours on Friday, 19th April, 2013. NEW STOCK NEW STOCK For further information please contact the Project Man- Including children’s gents trainers and ager, Mr. Glenn Owen on telephone 3608 or email gbo@ clothing and trainers, boots, ladies trainers, cwimail.sh boy camo shorts jeans size 14-24 etc

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A SPONSORED WALK WITH A DIFFERENCE 26TH APRIL 10AM

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LEO’S PLANET TAKE AWAYS/SIT DOWN “something different, something nice” Contact Details Opening Hours Fri 12 April (11h00 – 01h00) Connect Saint Helena Ltd. officially Open for lunch took over responsibility for the Sat 13 April (10h00 – 14h00) (18h00 – 01h00) Utility provision of Electricity, Water Saturday Breakfast special £4.00 and Sewerage services on 1st April (Egg, sausage, bacon, beans, toast) 2013. While day-to-day operation of Breakfast Roll £2.30 these services will remain the same, (Bacon or sausage, egg and bbq sauce) the (daytime) contact telephone

number for all billing and service Mon 15 April (10h00 – 16h00) enquiries is now 2255. Any

Sat 20 April Kiddies Hop (19h30 – 23h00) problems outside of normal working Soda floats, Hot dogs, popcorn and candy for sale hours and at weekends should continue to be reported as follows:

Lunch delivery service commences on Electricity: 2602 Thurs - 18 April Water: 2522 Please call to get a menu e-mailed Order by 11h30 daily to ensure Wastewater 2856/3840 fresh and scrumptious meals Collection service also available for pre-booked meals

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THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 23 REPORT Asbestos cement sheets used for roofi ng will ASBESTOS - HEALTH OR FINANCIAL naturally degrade over time. But in cement sheets, asbestos is already encapsulated. “If the sheet gets broken you start seeing the fi bres TIME BOMB? and there is a chance for them to be released. Generally, it’s one of the better forms of asbes- tos containment.” I asked why and when asbestos was fi rst in- troduced to the building trade. “As a material it is brilliant, it just has a few risks associated with it. It has been used for 1000s of years. Its fi rst recorded use was in 2500BC, when it was used in pottery in Finland. Then the Greeks used it for wicks and the Romans used it for funeral shrouds. Its heat and sound insulation is strong. It has fi re proofi ng tendencies, and won’t burn. There is no material now that will replace asbestos to that extent. You would have to use several different materials to match it.” There are six or seven different types of as- bestos. Three kinds are mainly use in build- ing: Chrysotile, Amosite and Crocidolite, commonly known as white, brown and blue asbestos. The way the fi bres are formed means that they are suited for different uses. Some you can weave and use for fi re blankets, others are better for tensile strength so they get used The Market. One of the many buildings for structural fi re protection. on the island with an asbestos roof Tracy said, “It started to be taken out of use in the 70’s and 80’s in the UK. It has been a to Namibia or South Africa for them to dispose staggered process and now in the UK there has Richard Wallis, SAMS of safely.” been no new asbestos in buildings or compo- The total cost of replacing the Crown Estates nents of buildings since 1999.” The island of St Helena will have to respond asbestos roofs is quite scary. The budgets can- I asked Tracy about the general state of the to the potential health crisis as asbestos roofs not cope at the moment with this added cost roofs on island with regard to asbestos. “I have will soon start to degrade. Degraded asbestos so they are looking at other ways such as paint surveyed hundreds of buildings and still have cement sheeting used in roofs poses a very real systems to encapsulate and seal roofs to give a a lot to go. In government landlord housing danger to the general public. The only long longer life. This will give offi cials time to es- there is a high proportion with asbestos roofs. term response will be to replace the island’s tablish a sinking fund to cope with this work. They are generally in fair condition, nothing aging roofs. The cost of replacing the roofs for It was discovered as early as the 1890s that as- to worry about. In the next few years, we will government buildings alone will stretch into bestos can have detrimental effects on health need to start thinking about replacing them, the millions. for those working with it: carpenters, joiners, because they will be coming to the end of their A lot of the buildings across the island have as- miners. It causes forms of lung cancer, meso- lives. That’s not through damage or anything, bestos roofs. It is well known that asbestos and thelioma and asbestosis. It can get into your just the age of the material, but nothing that asbestos roofs can represent possible health lungs. The size of the fi bres means that your would cause undue concern.” issues if not monitored. I went to see Tracy lungs can’t break it down. Then tumours form Goldsmith, Building Surveyor for Crown Es- around the fi bres. Tracy said of the dangers, Tracy Goldsmith tates, to fi nd out a bit more about the state of “It is specifi c sized fi bres, you have got to be the asbestos roofs on island and discover the very unlucky to breath in that specifi c sized full extent of the problems to be faced here in fi bres.” St Helena. Asbestos is a hazardous waste material but there are specialised contractors on island who work it. Tracy would not recommend any The cost of replacing the individual try and dispose of it. As there are roofs for government safety procedures to follow with this hazard- ous material it is best left to professionals. building alone will stretch What are the danger signs that people should into the millions. be looking out for? “If you have roof leaks, that is often the fi rst sign. That means that the fi xings are corroding. That causes move- When asked to explain the possible future cost ment in the sheets and that will lead to abrad- of the new roofs for all of the affected build- ing. Any broken sections, cracked sections, ings in the crown estates, Tracy said, “We are any damage really. If it is owned by Crown just actually looking at this, we need to consid- Estates give us a call at Essex House. Even er the cost of removing the roofs [by special- if it is not owned by Crown Estates, people ist contractors] with the double bagged waste, are more than welcome to call us and we can whether it gets buried in the landfi ll sites or point them in the right direction. A contractor, gets removed from the island completely, sent who in the fi rst instance will be able to inspect it, can seal it and make it safe.” 24 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL REPORT Canon Sets Sights On Top Of The Ladder

Richard Wallis, SAMS

An attempt to climb Jacob’s Ladder with a twist will be executed by Canon Roy Doxsey on 20 April. At 4pm a fully robed Canon Roy The Easter Garden at St James’ Church will ascend the ladder wearing a cassock, cape and cincture. In an interview on SAMS Radio 1 he told us what had inspired him to take on robed just as a fun thing and be sponsored, to healthy for you. You just need to get on and the challenge. “Those two young chaps who raise money for the church and also SHAPE.” live life.” But he may have a sneaky go at the came off the yacht from South Africa went up About six weeks ago Canon Roy Doxsey ar- ladder before the actual day. Jacob’s Ladder [Sentinel Issue 50], I gather rived on island to replace Father Dale who is What will be his target time? “Well I gather with practically nothing on, which rather off island for three months. You will have no- the record is 5mins and 8seconds, so I reckon amused me. I thought why don’t I do the re- ticed the Canon around town with his arm in I shall do it in 5mins and 7seconds, but it may verse, because with my body I wouldn’t go up a sling. He laughs and says, “like Napoleon.” be closer to 5hours and 7mins,” he smiled and there with nothing on. So I thought I’d go fully We asked how he injured his arm, “Slipped added: “I’m going to slide down, so instead of on the ice - not on a lump of ice in the bar a broken arm, I’ll have two broken arms and as somebody sug- some broken legs.” Can we refer to him as Cannon Roy Doxsey gested - but when Crazy Canon? “Don’t you dare...” he laughed. I was in the UK be- One of the other good works Canon Roy has fore I got here. It was done since his arrival has been to build an Eas- freezing and I slipped ter Garden in front of the Anglican Church. Sponsored Jacob's Ladder Climb on a pavement and “Even as a boy I always found the Easter Gar- cracked my arm.” He said it was still pain- 4pm on 20 April 2013 ful. “But I am out of “I don’t believe in the sling, thank good- keeping fi t. It’s very Cannon Roy will lead a Jacob's ladder climb in his ness. unhealthy for you.” “I thought it was go- full robes to help raise funds for the Steeple and ing to be just me, but people have said that den fascinating and it does express the core for SHAPE, whose work is so important. they want to come of the empty tomb and is a symbolic way of along,” said Canon doing it. When I came here and saw the patch Roy. Members of outside the church I thought, I’ll put an Easter I ______the public are en- Garden there.” Who built it, as he must have couraged to take part had his arm in a sling? “Well I did, with some pledge £ ______and already a few help from some of the youth. I collared some people have decided of the wardens from the prison, also some of to join him. You can the police offi cers one morning, when I was to the Cannon Roy in his attempt to climb the ladder get sponsor forms trying with one hand to lift some of the heavier from the porch of St stones. People have reacted well and said that in his full robes. James’ church or use they really like it.” the pledge form at the The Anglican Church also held a cantata on bottom of this page. Sunday evening that was well attended by The climb will be over 80 people. The cantata was sung by the open to all who want Palm Villa singers with the Church Choir. “It’s to join him. like a mini opera, it’s on the passion of our When asked about Lord, His arrest , crucifi xion and His resurrec- training, Canon Roy tion, done with a narrative from the gospels. It joked, “Good gra- was really quite good,” he smiled. The cantata cious - none. I don’t will be done again this coming Sunday at the Please hand this form in to the Churchwarden, St James Church believe in keeping Baptist Church. before 20 April 2013. fi t. It’s very un- THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 25 CHURCH NOTICES Seventh Day Adventist BAPTIST CHURCH Saturday 13 April Sunday 14th April 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School 1) 8.45 am Divine Service, Sandy Bay Chapel 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service 2) 10.45 am Divine Service, FaithMatters 2:00- 3:00pm - Personal Ministry Canon Roy Doxsey Head O’Wain Chapel Monday 15 April Bible Study at home of Pam and Lionel Joshua. 3) 7.00 pm Easter Cantata, I often recall the story of the old man who Jamestown Schoolroom every day went into his local church and sat Tuesday 16 April silently gazing at the 7:00pm- Bible study at Guinea Grass, (home of Sermon at 1 & 2 Christian Living 101 Crucifi x that is the Andrew & Shara Robinson) (Psalm 101) High Altar Cross. He Wednesday 17 April Easter Cantata “He is the King of Glory” – would sit for an hour 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church The story of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection or so and then leave. Thursday 18 April in song and narrative. Performed by the Palm 7:00pm- Prayer Meeting at Longwood Com- Villa Singers and members of the St James munity Centre. One day the parish Church Choir, directed by Cathy Hopkins, priest approached ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND and narrated by Canon Roy Doxley. Please him as he left the For more information, contact Pastor Clack Tel come and hear this excellent Easter Cantata, church, “Tell me No. 2267 , Email: [email protected] and also invite friends and family. John”, he said, 10.00 am Sunday School, Baptist Manse “When you sit look- DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA Tuesday 16th April ing at the Crucifi x what are you saying to Je- The Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul. 5.00pm Bible Studies, Cape Villa sus?” “Well” replied the old man, “it is like Second Sunday after Easter, 14 April. 7.30pm Bible Studies, this Father, I looks at Him and He looks at me 8.00 am. Eucharist, Cathedral. Jamestown Schoolroom and we know each other in the silence” 9.30 am. Eucharist, Saint Martin. Wednesday 17th April “Be still” said God “and know that I am peace 5.30 pm. Evening Prayer, Cathedral. 7.30pm Bible Studies, Deadwood at home of within you” so wrote one of the psalmist. Thursday 18 April. Winnie Thomas 10.00 am.Eucharist, Saint Swithin. Thursday 18th April When Jesus appeared to His disciples after Third Sunday after Easter, 21 April. 5.30pm Bible Studies, Sandy Bay Chapel His resurrection He greeted them with “Peace 8.00 am. Eucharist, Cathedral. be with you.” “My peace I give unto you not 7.30pm Bible Studies, Blue Hill 10.00 am. Eucharist, Cathedral. (Home of Vincent and Vilma March) as the world do I give it unto you.” 3.30 pm. Eucharist, Saint Peter. We live in a hectic world, even here on St For more info contact Pastor Graeme Beckett Helena. We can fi nd our days very full with The Parish of Saint James. little or no time to sit and be still. Indeed we Email: [email protected] Second Sunday after Easter, 14 April. Tel. 2388 may fi nd that we are so busy with our modern 9.30 am. Eucharist with admissions, way of living that we don’t even really com- Activities at the Army this Easter weekend municate with those we live or work with, let Saint John. alone fi nding time to let God speak to us in the 7.00 pm. Cantata Arriving on the RMS St Helena this silence of our souls. “THE KING OF GLORY” Baptist Chapel. Sunday 14th April to 21st April will Wednesday 17 April. be Commissioners William & Thalitha I personally hate being alone, but I do realise 7.30 am. Eucharist, Saint James. Langa – Territorial Leaders for the Salva- the importance of having time to sit silently so Thursday 18 April. tion Army in Southern Africa. See below the that I know Him in the silence and He knows 7.00 pm. Eucharist with Healing, Saint John. activities that have been planned for their visit me. I commend to you that you fi nd fi ve or ten Third Sunday after Easter, 21 April. and everyone is invited to come along and meet minutes each day to be open to that peace of 9.30 am. Eucharist, Saint James. the Commissioners and hear all about their God which is beyond our understanding. Be- ministry. fore Jesus appeared to His disciples they were The Parish of Saint Matthew. Sunday 14th April full of fear and anxiety, but after His appear- Second Sunday after Easter, 14 April. 7pm – Praise & Worship Service at Half Tree ance and words of assurance ‘Peace be with 11.00 am. Eucharist with admissions, Hollow Hall. you’ they changed to men who were fearless Saint Mark. Monday 15th April and boldly set out to establish His Kingdom: Tuesday 23 April, Saint George. Mums & Toddlers – 10am – Half Tree Hol- A Kingdom of righteousness and justice, of 7.00 pm. Eucharist. Saint Mark. low Hall love and peace. Third Sunday after Easter, 21 April. Tuesday 16th April 8.00 am. Eucharist. Saint Matthew. 3.30pm – Ladies Fellowship – Half Tree Hol- My prayer for all this Eastertide is that we 11.00 am. Eucharist, low Hall may set out to establish that Kingdom. A Levelwood Community Centre. Wednesday 17th April Kingdom that begins by being established Social Evening Bring & share fellowship - in our hearts, where the peace of God indeed 7.00 pm. Eucharist, Saint Mark. keeps us in His knowledge and love. 7.30pm BAHA’I FAITH Friday 19th April www.sthelenabahai.org I conclude with the words of the Blessing that Thrift Shop Jamestown Open Tea/coffee/cake BAHA’I CENTRE – Drop in centre 10am the priest may pronounce over his congrega- Gumwoods tion. Musical evening 7.30pm – Half Tree Hollow DEVOTIONAL MEETING Hall “The peace of God that is beyond all under- Saturday 20th April Thursday 11th.April 2013 7pm Open Air meeting Market Square standing keep your hearts and minds in the 8pm. knowledge and love of God and of His son, Sunday 21st April Our Lord Jesus Christ; and the Blessing of Commissioners Langa due to leave St Helena. God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit rest upon "O Son of Spirit! My fi rst counsel is this: Pos- There is always a warm welcome for you at you and those you love, and those you ought sess a pure, kindly and radiant heart that thine the Salvation Army. to love, this day and for evermore.” may be a sovereignty ancient, imperishable If you would like to know more about The and everlasting." Yours in Christ, Canon Roy D Doxsey Salvation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Baha'u'llah. Coral Yon on telephone nos 2703/4358. 26 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS

In the police report this week, it mentions that there were two road SPEEDING STRAIGHT traffi c accident over the weekend, one at Longwood and St Pauls. In Longwood, on Sunday midday, the police and fi re brigade were still in TO HOSPITAL attendance. The service’s were waiting for a crane to lift the damaged car from the embankment, were it had been caught by a tree. The car, which was damaged also destroyed part of the roadside safety railings as it careered off the road. Although both drivers from the ac- cidents and a passenger were taken to the hospital, fortunately all have now been released. During the week police carried out speed checks in various locations around the island and a total of eight people were dealt with.

SCOUT JACKPOT DRAW LUNCHTIME TALK The winners for the March Scout Jackpot were: 1st prize - £100 – Curtis Flowers –-- Tel No. 3201 Topic: - Ticket No. 209, “THE WONDERS OF NATURE” 2nd - £50 – Alex Richards – HTH - Ticket No. 530, 3rd - £25 – Angie Leo - Levelwood –- Venue: Wellington House Ticket No.429, 4th - £25 – Doris Henry – Tel No. 4037 – Presenter: Pastor Martin Clack Ticket No. 172. Date: Tuesday 16th April The April Jackpot will be drawn on Friday, 3 May 2013. Time: 12:30 to 13:00

Tickets are available from shops being Yon- New Eats will be provided Ground, Larry Thomas-Longwood, Sylvia Stevens, All are invited to attend McKnight’s, Thorpe’s Wholesale, Rose & Crown & Fowler at the Arch. Also from the Standard, ,MTB’s Mini Mart and the following personnel: Mark & Colin Yon, Ray & Desiree Hudson, Elaine Benjamin, Joy George, June Lawrence, Pat Crowie, Karen Yon, Bobby Essex, Gavin George, Clarence Roberts, David Young & Alex Fowler – also avail- able from the Scouts and Explorers. REMEMBER TO HAVE ANY CHANCE OF WINNING, YOU MUST PARTICIPATE THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 27 REPORT There was only one known tree at Pouncey's, SAVING THE SEEDS OF TODAY another was later discovered at Botley's. Seeds taken from the species at Pouncey's yielded 1 out of a 1000 plants. Cross pollina- FOR A BETTER TOMORROW tion with the Botley's species has proven suc- cessful and a germination rate of 20 - 30 [of Endemic Nursery Open Day 1000] has been achieved. In the last month, the team have even been collecting seed from Sharon Henry, SAMS body landscaping Prosperous Bay can take ideas," said Vanessa Thomas the Nursery Offi - the offspring. cer. "The lichens "We are worried about all the endemics," said [on display] actu- Vanessa, "because they are growing only at ally came from certain places on the island. One can't live Prosperous Bay. without the next. We create habitats for them. We will look af- We can't say that the plants are out of danger ter them and they yet. If we don't look after them they are gone will go back out forever, like the St Helena Olive." [to Prosperous Andrew Darlow is a volunteer and chief seed Bay]." scout. He gave a demonstration with a col- Vanessa, who lection of false gumwood seed. False gum- previously wood came from Mount VC behind High Peak worked at Kew overlooking Sandy Bay. "This is pretty much Gardens, UK, the last collection on the island, where there thinks the most is a small population of 6-7 plants. It's quite worrying species important we look after the seeds to keep that at the moment species going if anything happens to those for the team is the plants." large bell fl ower Andrew likened the seeds to an egg with an that grows only at embryo with energy to allow the egg to germi- High Peak. They nate. The object is to preserve the embryo and grow amongst energy. This is done by reducing the moisture fl ax, on banks, to slow the metabolism of the embryo. Seeds and are suscepti- are then kept in a fridge and under the right ble to landslides. conditions can be kept for up to 3 years. Be- "The plant is too fore planting, seeds are acclimatized to room tiny and when temperature. it germinates it The nursery's goal is to safeguard species with takes so long to a vault of genetic material which also provides Birds created a relaxing backdrop as they grow. We have problems with invasive spe- the team with working seed. chirped from overhead cape-yews on the Open cies as well as insects." Vanessa is so con- SHG are encouraging private-sector involve- Day of the Endemic Nursery at ANRD, Scot- cerned about the large bellfl ower that she cul- ment in providing a commercial nursery of en- land, last Saturday afternoon. Visitors mingled tivates them at her home nursery. demics. Islanders are becoming more aware and explored the grounds of the nursery that is Before Vanessa's return to the island the bas- of endemic plants and they are becoming pop- located at the bottom of the ANRD gardens. tard gumwood was critically endangered. ular in home landscaping. The nursery sits in ideal, damp conditions for propagation of St Helena's endemic plants tak- ing shade under fi ve sheds. In his opening speech, Governor Mark Capes said, "It's clear that this nursery plays a vital role in safeguarding St Helena's natural heri- tage. The people that work here are responsi- ble for the protection and propagation of what has been called the island's crown jewels." St Helena has 33 known endemic species of fl owering plants, 12 ferns, 27 bryophytes and 9 lichens. Information display boards, a slide show, tours and demonstrations were given. Daphne Greentree, a nursery volunteer, encouraged people to plant 'she cabbage' trees on a bank within the grounds. "We want to try and es- tablish as many as possible all over the island, mainly in areas where there is a lot of rain," she said. The highlight of the day, especially for the little ones, was a simulation of the St Helena airport. A model 737 sat on the runway, sur- rounded by a model terminal building, JCB toy vehicles, hills and endemic plants. "Any- 28 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS SILENCE OF THE LAMBS ripped open and there was a poor little foetus of a lamb which also suffered and died. So in actual fact if you include that lamb that’s four animals in all have been mutilated and killed.” Police and farmers are now monitoring the grazing areas. Any dogs caught or shot will be traced back using the micro- chips and their owners will be prosecuted. Fines can be issued up to £500; owners of trespassing dogs can be charged up to £10 per day; for dogs worrying domestic animals, owners can be fi ned up to £150 for each animal affected. If an Animal Control Offi cer makes a home call and asks for the whereabouts of dog and the owner is unable to produce the dog in a reasonable time, fi nes of up to £1000 can be issued. instance, for a dog from Longwood to “ n past 24 hours we’ve had three attacks In the case of the dog shot this week, Se- I have roamed as far as the Botley’s area. on sheep. These sheep have been killed nior Veterinary Offi cer, Joe Hollins, con- The prevention message is simple really: out at Botley’s Ley and Man and Horse.” fi rmed it didn’t have a micro-chip, which dog owners need to make sure their dogs With those words, Community Beat Offi - is illegal, so they’re unable to discover are secure. cer, Jeromy Cairns-Wicks, delivered what who the owner is. Jeromy went on to say: “Obviously these is sadly becoming a regular, annual public For the farmers these incidents represent a dogs are getting away and are out there announcement on St Helena, followed by direct loss of earnings which for any small running in packs. One dog has already a plea for dog owners to be more respon- business is damaging, not to mention the been shot, and there’s another dog, a sible with their animals. distress that must come with discovering brown dog on the loose out that way; we In discussions that followed it was estab- the sheep after the attacks. suspect other dogs have been involved in lished that although the attacks took place Joe reminded us, four years ago there killing these animals. They’ve been par- in a relatively distant corner of the island, were a series of dog attacks which set ticularly nasty because we’re just coming it is a known fact that dogs can easily roam the island’ breeding stock back by years, into the lambing season and one sheep up to 20 miles and it has been known, for highlighting the long-term damage to the had its whole stomach and abdomen farming industry. ALL SWELL AT THE WHARF

After the RMS departure on Tuesday last week, Basil Read commenced work on the wharf resurfacing project. The area that is be- ing resurfaced is in front of the boat shed, and the newly laid surface will tie in with the exist- ing concrete on either side. Production Manager of concrete for the Air- port Project, Gideon Niemand commented that the work is “going very well. We did a lot of work in the few days that we had.” Yesterday, concrete was poured for the fi rst time in the area. “We’re working a day and a night shift just to get most of the work done before the RMS gets back, because if the RMS is in we can’t work,” he explained. The project is estimated to take 10 weeks. “The bulk of the work we will hopefully have fi nished before the RMS gets back on Sunday so that the guys from the wharf can move the containers, but otherwise there’s still a lot of work to be done,” said Gideon. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 29 SPORT Tennis: Phillip Francis l-r: Janet Cranfi eld, Governor and Wendy Benjamin Mark Capes, Gavin George

TENNIS Volleyball MIXED DOUBLES Results - League (round 2) 7 April Serve-ivors 2 - 0 All Star Hot Shotz TOOK OFF IN MARCH (25-11) (25-8) Tennis has become very popular in St Helena LOM: Sasha Bargo and on 2 March a new mixed doubles tourna- ment started, with matches held at Plantation Results - Knockout and Ladder Hill tennis courts. Around 20 Saints Served Hot 2 - 0 Volley Diggers people entered the tournament. Matches were (25-16) (25-12) played throughout the month, culminating LOM: Ashton Yon with the fi nals on Saturday 23rd March which Saints Served Hot advance to semi-fi nals was played at Plantation. A small group gath- to play Ballsy Ladies ered to cheer Janet and Gavin v Wendy and Phillip who fought it out in three sets. The Fixtures winners were Janet and Gavin, which gave Sunday 14 April - League - (round 1) everyone a feeling of ‘Déjà vu,’ as we remem- 2.15pm bered last year’s fi nal. A small reception and Serve-ivors vs Ballsy Ladies presentation of the cup was held on the Planta- umpires: All Star Hot Shotz and Saints Served Hot tion lawn afterwards. The play off for 3rd and Organiser: Ballsy Ladies 4th place was held a couple of weeks later with Barbara and Curtis v Tamara and Owen. The League - (round 2) match was won by Barbara and Curtis. 2.45pm More tennis tournaments are being planned so All Star Hot Shotz vs Saints Served Hot if you are interested in participating please do umpires: Serve-ivors & Ballsy Ladies get in touch with one of the organisers. Organiser: All Star Hot Shotz Contributed by the organisers

91, Leroy Fowler 86 and Jordie Andrews 95, and Trigger Happies V The Young Ones, the team total score 272, which gained them the 2 knockout match will be between the Trigger SHOOTING points. The second match was between Snip- Happies V Snipers. This match promises to ers and Mean Shooters. For Snipers; Patrick be very exciting, at the moment Snipers are Young 94, Kevin George 95, Mavis O’ Bey on top with 1110.9, in 2nd place Trigger Hap- NEWS 91.2 Eric Constantine 94.1, their total score pies with 1100.7, and 3rd place Sharp Shooters Jamestown Rifl e Club 374.3, which was enough to take the 2 points with 1076.4. See you all next week, remember Tuesday evening 09 April 13 it was a big sur- from Mean Shooters with Tyler Stevens 57 your yearly subscriptions of £6 are due to be prise to see the access bridge in place over and Madolyn Andrews 92. (This match to fi n- renewed. the moat. We started our new fi nancial year ish next week for overall score positions) contributed by Pat Henry continuing our team league competition, this Chairman, Jamestown Rifl e Club week, The Ebonies, our youngest team didn’t Also taking place was the fi rst knock-out perform as usual but they were happy and en- game between Sharp Shooters and Top Guns, joyed themselves with Caitlyn Buckley 78, this was an exciting match. Top Guns were Shelby Bargo 61, Tegan Peters 48 and Nicole knocked out with 272 and Sharp Shooter mak- Paulsen hitting their team’s highest score 80.1, ing their way through with 377.2 and are now team total score 267.1. They were up against waiting to meet the next winning team. Next Top Guns with only 3 shooting; Kara Henry week will be the Alarm Bells V The Ebonies 30 www.sams.sh Th ursday 11 April 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORT Prince Andrew School Inter-house Competitions Indoor Football, Week 2 Ronan & Cavendish Hits Cruise Control Good link-up play and sheer brilliance from some individuals helped Cavendish cruise to vic- tory. Dutton had a couple of moments where they could have snatched a few goals but found to be closely marked and under pressure from a in-form Cavendish side. FINAL SCORE 51-14 Cavendish 51 v s Dutton 14 Ronan Legg 23 Kyle Yon 2 Adam Henry 3 Jia Peters 2 Jace Williams 10 Cjay Thomas 4 David Young 3 Nandeli Plembe 2 Football Association general secretary Alex Scott Henry12 Rhys Francis 1 Horne expects Barclays Premier League Tyler Scipio 3 clubs to formally approve goal-line technol- Player of the Match ogy for next season at a meeting this week. Ronan Legg (C ) Cjay Thomas (D) FIFA last week appointed German company GoalControl to provide goal-line technology (GLT) at the Confederations Cup in Brazil this summer and, if successful, it will also be Brian Fowler, winner of Sunday’s modifi ed Stableford competition used at next year’s World Cup fi nals. receiving his prize from Games Manager, Jeff Stevens (Foxy) Now, Horne believes Premier League clubs will commit to GLT for the 2013/14 campaign when they meet on Thursday. Plans have been in place since last year when the Premier League met with the two current- ly-licensed GLT companies, Hawk-Eye and GoalRef, to install the system at top-fl ight matches. The FA has been at the forefront of the drive to introduce GLT and is looking to install it at Wembley. www.bbc.co.uk

Cricket - Steven Finn says he needs to im- prove as a bowler - despite winning an award for his England performances in the winter. Finn, 24, won the FTI Most Valuable Player award after taking 37 wickets in all formats against India and New Zealand and during the World Twenty20. “I would not say I’ve established myself in the England team yet; I’m still fi ghting to do that,” he said. “I still have a long way to go to be the bowler I want to be, but at the moment I’m happy On Sunday 7th April 15 players took part in with where I’m at.” the modifi ed Stableford which is similar to the The fast bowler added: “I was surprised to GOLF bogey competition. Scoring is done on a plus win the award as lots of lads put in big perfor- minus basis, each player being awarded full mances for England, but it’s a great honour.” handicap. www.bbc.co.uk NEWS Back in the top spot was Brian (Billy J) Fowl- er who returned an excellent score of plus 15, Tennis - Novak Djokovic a doubt for Monte St Helena Golf Club Report Week ending 7 April closely followed by Cecil (Gigs) Thomas on Carlo Masters with ankle injury plus 11 World number one Novak Djokovic is a doubt Two competitions were played over the week- Only one player managed to hole out in two for next week’s Monte Carlo Masters after end. As scheduled on Saturday 6th April and that was Brian (Peachy) Coleman who had damaging his ankle on Davis Cup duty on 9 players took part in Par 3. Players were two two’s on the 5th and 7th holes. Sunday. The Serb, 25, twisted his right ankle awarded half their handicap and the format Congratulations to all the winners. during his win over Sam Querrey of the Unit- was stroke play where all the shots are record- Tony Green has advanced to the next stage in ed States in Boise, Idaho. ed and handicap deducted and the lowest net the singles knockout by beating Roy Reynolds. A statement said an MRI scan revealed “a score taken. Brian (Peachy) Coleman who has The draw and list for the doubles knockout has joint structure strain [which] requires therapy been on form recently maintained his form and been posted and members are asked to ensure and strict rest”. took the top spot again with a 61, closely fol- they play their matches by the dates posted. It added: “Depending on the recovery, a deci- lowed by Club veteran Cecil (Gigs) Thomas Competitions for next weekend are on Satur- sion will be made on Nole’s participation in on 63. Gerald George and Joan Thomas both day 13th April. There will be an 18 hole Bogey Monte Carlo.” had 64 but Gerald won on the count back to and on Sunday 14th 18 hole Medalford Djokovic posted a photo on twitter as he un- claim the second runner-up. Our thanks to Stay safe and keep swinging! der went treatment, saying: “I’m doing the John Joshua who kindly donated the prizes. best I can with my team to recover fast for the No two’s were recorded. contributed by Lawson Henry upcoming tournaments.” www.bbc.co.uk THE SENTINEL Th ursday 11 April 2013 www.sams.sh 31 SPORT vive and push singles, allowing Crowie HARLYN MOONLIGHT STROLL to score the runs from the majority of the WITH SOUP AND ROLL strike. Crowie did not disappoint. As if recognising the weakness in the batting This is a sponsored event to take place on line up, he built an innings of such phe- Tuesday 23 April starting at 6.30pm. nomenal power and control as to turn the match very much Longwood’s way. Route: Harlyn-Red Gate or White Gate- When Bedwell joined Crowie the score Sapper Way-New Ground Point-Harlyn. was 94-4, and to emphasise the impact of Crowie, when the target was reached Finishing with fellowship and tasty soup in the 16th over the partnership had con- and roll. Contact Patsy Flagg 3727 or Joy tributed over 70 runs with Bedwell con- George 4717 or 4348 for sponsor form de- tributing just 6. It was more important tails. for him to hold his end up and Crowie Proceeds to St Paul’s parish funds. amassed a virtually chanceless and very impressive 90 not out and Longwood had continued from back page reached their total with 4 overs to spare. NO REST FOR SUPER SCOTT The bowling has been the weakness for cricket report by Les Baldwin the Rest team but the pick of the bowl- ers was probably Marc Williams with 2 of the 8th over. At this point Patrick made a wickets for 43 runs. mistake, holing out to Cliff Richards for a The district tournament is now fast ap- score of 28. When proaching its little Ross Leo joined climax with St. Scott at the wicket you ...he built an innings of such Paul’s the only got the feeling that phenomenal power and control undefeated team the result of this game left. Longwood would depend on the as to turn the match are the remain- performance of Crow- ing opponents, ie, who was having a and if Crowie rewarding district season. Leo didn’t last long can reproduce this form again, it could and at 94-4 the result was still in the balance still bring Levelwood into the reckoning when Crowie was joined by Bedwell. It was for title honours. That match should be clear from the off that Bedwell intended to sur- one not to be missed.

CRICKET FIXTURES Saturday 13 April 2013 10 am, Sandy Bay v Jamestown Organiser Rest One Saturday 13 April 2013 1.00 pm Longwood v St Paul’s Organiser Rest Two Sunday 14 April 2013 10 am Rest Two v Half Tree Hollow Organiser: Longwood Sunday 14 April 2013 1.00 pm Levelwood v Rest One Organiser: Sandy Bay

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NO REST FOR SUPER SCOTT CROWIE DRAGS LONGWOOD TO VICTORY - 90 NOT OUT

Les Baldwin bowling for Longwood. The batting looking to Scott Crowie from the bowling of Dawson, very assured set the pace at around 7-8 runs for 64. The score had moved onto 151-3. Gary per over before Ross Leo managed to tempt Benjamin and Shane Williams moved the in- Saturday 6th April saw Long- Buckley into a mistimed big hit and was nings on to close at 173-6. This emphasised caught in the deep by Robert Bedwell for 22 the importance of the scorebook, as the book wood play against the Rest. It runs. The Rest were 60-1 after 7.4 overs. Ste- didn’t add up, and The Rest had to settle for was a surprise when we arrived vens was joined at the wicket by Phillip Stroud the total in the book of 167-6, just over 8 runs to fi nd that there was only one who sensibly played himself in, whilst Nicky per over and a defendable score. Alan Thomas continued to plunder runs with some exquisite was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets umpire; Damien O’Bey did leg side shots. The for 15 runs in 2 overs. the honours and took over the partnership gener- ...a mistimed shot from the Longwood started their second umpire role (instead ated 84 runs in around bowling of Alan Thomas innings with Patrick 10 overs but just as Crowie and Langham of taking photographs). This Stroud was beginning produced a second catch for and looked very com- was particularly surprising as to accelerate, a mis- Bedwell fortable, before Lang- the normally very systematic timed shot from the ham was bowled by bowling of Alan Thomas produced a second Benjamin for 10, and his replacement Thomas Jamestown were the organisers catch for Bedwell. Stroud had made an im- didn’t stay for long, contributing 6 runs before for the day. pressive contribution of 39 and the score had being caught by Buckley from the bowling of moved on to 144-2, after 16.2 overs. At this Marc Williams. Longwood were 52-2 from The Rest won the toss and decided to set the rate a defendable total was on the cards, es- just fi ve overs, well over the required rate target for Longwood to chase. Alastair Buckley pecially if The Rest could accelerate in the re- when Patrick was joined by in form son, Scott and in-form Nicky Stevens took the pitch con- mainder of the innings. But as often is the case at the wicket. The rate continued as father and fi dently following victory in their last game. one wicket generates another and Stevens, who son pushed the score onto 82 at the beginning Scott Crowie and Alex Langham opened the had continued his impressive form, holed out continued inside back page