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THE South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd THE South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd. www.sams.sh Vol. 3,SENTINEL Issue 27 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 25 September 2014 King of the Mountain Alonzo Wins St Helena’s First Mountain Bike Race Darrin Henry, SAMS Story on Pages 18 & 19 Justin Peters Off to College page 8 Steve Theron braving the uphill battle Inset: Alonzo Henry Four Stars for Main Street Executive Council Make Hotel Decision page 4 A Whale of a Time Signifi cant amount of Humpback whales sightings this season Enchanted Isle Anne Clarke, SAMS of Paradise page 17 Story on page 7 The Amazing Life of Harry Legg page 20 Hampback Whale putting on a show. Photo: Vision Media 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS Welcome to the New Age! Mario Gough fi lms tourism promo with DJI Phantom Liam Yon, SAMS Mario Gough left on the RMS on 18 September, after a short stay on island where he was working on a short promotion video for tourism. Mario has always had an interest in fi lming, “I used to watch a lot of movies, so when I got to the UK, I started to do a bit of acting. But after I realised I was useless at that, I moved behind the camera.” Amongst other equipment, Mario has a DJI Phantom, “with a GoPro Hero3 camera on it,” which is a quadcopter that is used to get aerial shots. The DJI Phantom was used to get aerial shots of three mountain bikers testing out the new trail on Friday, 5 September. Mario “wasn’t as happy” as he wanted to be with the shots, but is sure, “he can make something work.” DJI Phantom Mario using the DJI Phantom out at the new mountain bike trail Helena, James’ home, last October, bound for Do you remember the Herne family who Hannah’s home in New Zealand. Their route Sailing The stopped over at St Helena for a 10 month stay took them through the Panama Canal and into last year, onboard their yacht Carpe Diem the Pacifi c Ocean. whilst on an epic journey from the UK to New Hannah says, “We are safe, well and thorough- High Seas Zealand? Well they are almost at the end of ly enjoying our time sailing! We plan to be in the trip and are currently enjoying the sights New Zealand in November to spend Christmas and sounds of tropical Tonga in the South Pa- with my family and to have a good catch up Seize The Day cifi c. with those I haven’t seen since I was a small The Hernes, James and Hannah, and their child. It will be great to introduce James and Sharon Henry, SAMS three children, Josh, Sadie and Jacob, left St the children to my aunties, uncles and cous- ins.” Photo: Hannah Herne. Hannah, Josh Sadie and Jacob Herne, in Tonga The family of fi ve left the shores of Southamp- ton in August 2012. The Herne’s Yacht, Carpe Diem THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 3 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD First time parents, Sheena Henry and Martin Con- stantine, of Clay Gut, welcomed their precious Ain’t I Cute baby boy, Henley Jace Myles Constantine, to the Anne Clarke, SAMS world on the 25 August. Weighing 5lb 13 1/2oz and measuring 47cm, Henley is, “happy and con- tented,” said Mummy. Henley gives Mummy and Daddy the run around during the night, but Mum- my is, “so happy he is fi nally here,” and Daddy is over the moon that his precious son has arrived. Both parents would like to express their sincere thanks to midwives, Rosie Mittens and Erika Ben- jamin for the safe delivery of Henley. They would also like to say a special thank you to mum, Di and Diana Stroud for all their support throughout and thanks to everyone who sent wishes, cards and gifts. Pretty in Pink Tune into Sunrise on SAMS Radio 1, Mondays to Thursdays to win a free copy of The Sentinel Sharon Henry, SAMS Baby girl, Georgia Maree Thomas, was born to Charmaine Buckley and Nicholas Thomas of Bottom Woods on 14 September at 11.10am, weighing a healthy 7lb 6oz. Big brother Matthew (4) is totally besotted and lavishes her with 20 kisses every morning. The young family would like to thank mid- wives Erika and Rosie, doctors and theatre staff for Georgia’s safe delivery and of course all those who sent gifts and well wishes. “Two For The Price Of One” Sharon Henry, SAMS The stork had extra to carry when delivering twin boys, Joel Leemarc and Tyrese Leemarc Thomas, on 2 September. Joel came fi rst at 9.14am and his brother a minute later. Tyrese weighed 6lb 1oz and Joel 6lb. The boys are non-identical and already have separate per- sonalities. Parents, Jolanda Herne and Na- than Thomas, of Ropery Field are, “over the moon,” as well as bothers, Christopher (13) and T-Jay (5). The family thank doctors, He- lene, Hendrick and Da Silva, midwives, Rosie and Erika, Rachel and all theatre staff. Espe- cially mum Ursula. They are grateful to those who sent gifts and messages. 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL SENTINEL Four Stars for Main Street COMMENT Executive Council Make Hotel Decision August Graham, SAMS I love the internet. I really do. I’ve probably exhausted more time in front of a screen than any other activity in my life, bar perhaps sleep and education. Education sometimes overlapped computer time, but more often with sleep. It is little wonder then that I was somewhat apprehensive about moving to St Helena, the idea of spending a prolonged period with limited internet access almost put me off coming, but fi nally I decided I couldn’t decline such an opportunity. Not once have I regretted my decision. Sure, at times there have been some photos or a YouTube cat video I’ve wanted to see, but otherwise, island has managed to keep me entertained. In a place when climbing a stair- case is an event in itself, how can you be 1, 2 and 3 Mainstreet bored? (Front View) Nonetheless, my story highlights an impor- tant issue for St Helena. The world is full of the 65 rooms required for when the airport August Graham, SAMS of people whom, like me, are worried about opens in 2016 and SHG have, as of yet, not abandoning their gadgets. When the airport laid out a time scale for the completion of this opens in a couple of years, these people will, A new hotel development has been approved project. Only two months after St Helena Ho- in large numbers, dismiss St Helena as a hol- by ExCo for 1, 2 and 3 Main Street in James- tel Development Ltd (SHHD) stated that, “no iday destination, purely on the basis of the town. With three votes in favour and two hotel operator or organisation has come for- island’s poor telecommunications. Whereas against, this new project will see a four-star ward with a proposal to develop a hotel on St measures are being taken on mobiles, with hotel being constructed in the training res- Helena,” it is still unsure as to whether this has Sure poised to install a cellular network, in- taurant, 2onMain, building. The new hotel been remedied. It was, however, stated in July ternet investments have not progressed far will, according to the ExCo report, consist of 2014 that work was hoped to begin in, “the enough. What is needed here is not an up- 30 bedrooms as well as a restaurant and bar new year.” grade but a complete re-writing of the rule- large enough to cater for up to 90 people. The ExCo stated that they believe the new hotel book: Out with the old and in with the new. announcement comes in the run-up to World will “complement other local initiatives in Current price estimates for connecting to a Tourist Day and goes someway to alleviate developing tourist accommodation” and that possible underwater cable lie at about £10 fears that St Helena will fail to provide accom- completed plans will be available for public million, which may sound like a lot of mon- modation for the tourists whom are expected viewing. A report from the press conference ey, but when you consider that the airport to come when the airport opens. scheduled for Friday, and further interviews cost DfID £260m you begin to realise this is However, this new addition to St Helena’s ho- with the involved parties will be included in merely pittance. tel scene will still only provide less than half next week’s Sentinel and on SAMS Radio 1. I genuinely believe that a good internet con- nection could double the value of the airport 1, 2 and 3 Mainstreet (Back View) for many reasons: It would attract more tour- ists; it could be used to advertise St Helena cheaply; it would give Saints access to good online education, including universities; but mainly it would open up a massive database of funny cat videos. This is an investment which is at least as important as the airport, so why aren’t people making more noise about it? Presently funds are not forthcom- ing so it is vital that we make it clear that this is an investment we need. The internet is so much more than cat videos. It is a lifeline; a connection to friends and family; and a way to improve the island.
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