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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.

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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 midwives 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 important 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 connection could double the value of the airport 1, 2 and 3 Mainstreet (Back View) for many reasons: It would attract more tourists; 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.

South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD ‘Monkat’ Living In St Paul’s? New Sightings Of Unidentiﬁ ed Animal

Sharon Henry, SAMS side to side.” Barbara saw the animal on the road behind Prince’s Lodge, leading to the Vehicle Inspec- tion Centre. “It was about 50 metres up the After a three week ‘Monkat’ news drought, road. He or she, was walking very slowly, there have been three reports within a week. stopped and turned and looked at me. It was Holiday maker Barbara Rice, from Durban, just about knee high, (18 in) and walked off South Africa sighted an unidentifi ed animal on into the grass. Saturday 20 September, 2pm. “It looked just like, not a baby, but a small li- “It was like a domestic cat but much bigger, oness from the back. But its face was differ- probably three times bigger. It had a very ent, a broad cat face. It had a smooth coat, of a broad face, small ears, had a longish body, and light tawny colour (beige). I thought it was far a tail like a lioness. It was walking up the road too big for a normal cat, that’s why I watched with the tail dragging behind, swaying from it. “The tail was not bushy, but thick and had a little curve. A little longer [than the body] but it had that curl.” Barbara estimated the tail to have a diameter of 60mm. “It was a fi rm tail, normally cats are fl uffy. The ears were quite Barbara Rice small in relation to the head and pointy, tri- angle shaped,” she said. just the side and it was more puffy than a cat Barbara was adamant it wasn’t a tom cat. “Its and it had little round ears.” legs were too long for a normal domestic cat. Cecily grabbed her binoculars, “I could see I’ve never seen anything like that in South Af- that it wasn’t no ordinary tom cat. It had a long rica or Africa.” straight tail sticking up. It was more dog sized The second sighting was on Sunday 14 Sep- than cat, and not high off the ground. I thought tember at 1.15pm. Cecily Williams of Near it was a sick cat, from the way it walked. The Prince’s Lodge, was sitting on her veranda, tail was not fl uffy, just straight and turned up and saw something walking across her neigh- in the end. Not very thick, just a skinny tail.” bour’s lawn about 60 metres away. “I thought Cecily didn’t get a photo and during the time it it was a cat at fi rst but when I had a second took to alert her neighbour to get a camera the look, I realise it wasn’t a cat, it was this animal animal had disappeared. I’ve heard people describe,” she told us. ANRD have had a separate report of a cat-like “The back half of it was a dirty white, and the animal with long legs, seen at Clay Gut two front, I would say a curry powder colour inter- weeks ago. They have now deployed traps at mixed with black. But I didn’t see it face on, Clay Gut and Prince’s Lodge.

Cecily Williams Weekly Weather

Spring has sprung like a damp squib this week as the early morning mists have struggled to shift. Clouds have held fast over the island with only a few hours of sunshine breaking through during the day. Here are the weather data readings for the past week from the Met Station at Bottom Woods and ANRD at Scotland:

Bottom Woods Scotland

Max Temp 19.5C 19C Min Temp 13.7C 12C Total Rainfall 8.6mm 15.4mm Mean Temp 15.6C 14.1C Mean W/Spd 14.3 Kts Total Sunshine 13.1 hrs 10.5 hrs 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

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Babcock Communications Limited Registered in England and Wales No. 3196204 Registered Office: 33 Wigmore Street London W1U 1QX THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA SNIPPETS A Whale Of A Time Signiﬁ cant Amount of Humpback Whale Sightings This Season

Anne Clarke, SAMS Photo: Vision Media. Humpback whale making a splash groups of humpback whales,” said Elizabeth. database.” It has been a successful season for humpback In addition, Anthony Thomas reported a group “We can look at the habitat the whales seem to whales. Marine Conservation Offi cer, Eliza- of nine and a group of six near Egg Island. be in,” said Elizabeth, “and fi gure out if that beth Clingham said sightings have been com- There have also been sightings near Lot’s habitat is signifi cant to them for a particular ing in “fast and furious, and there are loads of Wife‘s Ponds. reason.” entries being uploaded to our database.” Marine Conservation Assistant, Leanne Hen- New software is now used to determine how Tour operators out last weekend sent in re- ry, encourages all to report any sightings, “if many humpback whales visit St Helena waters ports, including the ‘Enchanted Isle.’ “John- you have photos with a section of St Helena each season. “We upload a photograph that ny said within two hours, between Lighter in the background to confi rm where the photo pulls out all of the defi ning features that makes Rock and Speery Island he saw four different was taken, this would be very helpful to our each one individual,” said Elizabeth.

The winners of the pho- ket and that new tax incentives provided by tography competition will SHG were “aimed at big corporations” and World Tourism Day be announced on Saturday she couldn’t see “very many incentives go- Prize draws scheduled in a ceremony. Christina ing towards small businesses.” Ms Richards Stroud from the Tourist also wished to highlight the cost and diffi - World Tourism Day takes place every year Offi ce told The Sentinel that they have had “a culty of getting material to the island in or- on September 27 – the date on which the really good response” to the competition and der to create products. The awards ceremony Statutes of the United Nations World Tour- that all the submissions would be displayed in will be taking place at 10am in the Tourist ism Organisation were adopted in 1970. the window of the offi ce. Also in conjunction Offi ce on an invite-only basis for those who This year’s offi cial host city will be Gua- to World Tourism Day the winner of a trip to had participated in the competition. dalajara, Mexico, where the theme ‘Tour- Cape Town in the Keene to Clean competition ism and Community Development’ will be will be announced. highlighted. This theme is very apt for the The day raises some issues around tourism on case of St Helena where development of the St Helena. The island’s fi rst and only new ho- community will take place as local society tel development was only announced by ExCo prepares for the airport to open. In the spirit two days ago and eating places are still scarce of this theme the Tourist Offi ce has been at- across island with the opening of the airport tempting to engage the local community in quickly approaching. Giselle Richards from the run-up to Saturday with the mountain G-Unique told The Sentinel last month that bike competition and a photography com- access to a suitable town location was hold- petition entitled ‘Saints at Work and Play.’ ing back her efforts to cater to the tourist mar- The Early Bird Catches The Fish Trophy Birds Being Monitored and Tracked in New Scheme

Anne Clarke, SAMS

Over the last month the Marine section at EMD have been monitoring and tracking colo- nies of Red Bill Tropic Birds (Trophy Birds). There are two parts of a colony at Ladder Hill currently being tracked with specifi c attention being paid to the birds nesting success. “We Photo: Dave Higgins. check the nests daily,” said Marine Conserva- Red Bill Tropic Bird. tion Assistant, Annalea Beard, “and will continue to do so over the next three months.” the sea birds are going and subsequently where surface by tuna,” said Annalea, “if we know It is hoped that the information gathered can the fi sh are. Red Bill Tropic Birds “normally where the tropic birds are feeding, this could be used by the local fi sheries to indicate where hunt on fi sh that have been driven up to the also mean tuna is feeding in those areas. 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD which can support daily living and communi- is important to recognise,” April said, “that we Justin Peters Off cation for a deaf/blind person; develop greater are doing all we can to meet people’s needs awareness and understanding of Justin’s cur- and to help them live a more fulfi lling life.” To College rent levels of visual functioning; and provide Joan said she is excited and appreciative and basic independent mobility to support safe in- thanks all concerned for helping April to bring Training in Communication to dependent travel. this forward. “I always think of Justin’s future, Support a Fulfi lling Life Funding is provided by Health & Social Ser- if I’m not there who’s going to stand by him ... vices, Education, and Finance directorates. “It thank you very much.” Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS

Justin Peters, 39, of Half Tree Hollow was born deaf and mute. In addition his sight is slowly deteriorating. Social Services have ar- ranged for Justin and his mother, Joan Peters, to attend college at WESC Foundation in Ex- eter, Devon. Social Care Ofﬁ cer, April Lawrence, told The Sentinel that, “sending Justin to the UK now to ensure he can effectively learn how to communicate before he loses his sight is absolutely essential.” Only Justin’s mother can communicate with him effectively. Departing on 24 September, desired outcomes are to provide a minimum of 20 days learning support by qualiﬁ ed visual impairment spe- cialists. The course aims to: Provide Justin and Joan with practical advice and strategies for managing Justin’s deteriorating vision and hearing; introduce the deaf/ blind manual as a means of communication; develop awareness of assistive technology Justin Peters, with mum, Joan (left) and April

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Contributed by St Paul’s School

Our school took part in celebrating this day at school on Friday 12 September. As you all know Roald Dahl was a very important and popular author. He still is, as we often read a lot of his books. The idea to celebrate this day was initiated by English Leader, Miss Thomas who gave a very inspiring presentation of his life and how he became a famous author to our KS2 pupils on Friday morning. Each class in the school then prepared interesting activities around his books and it was very encouraging to see what the children had produced which was displayed in our school hall. A few children also read stories from his books on SAMS Radio on Friday and Saturday and they are to be congratulated for their wonderful reading which I hope you enjoyed as well! They were: Aimee Joshua – Yr 1 Zac Starkie- Yr 2 Rachel Newman – Yr 3/4 Kyla Joshua Cerys Joshua – Yr 5/6 Well done to you all! Mrs Patricia Williams, Headteacher

George Town, Ascension Island South Atlantic Ocean STHL 1ZZ 13 Sept 2014 Dear Mr. Wonka, My name is Cerys Joshua. I came into your wonderful, magniﬁ cent chocolate factory on the 12th September 2014. I was amazed by the fabulous things inside your factory. I wanted to thank you for letting me into your Supercalleyfragerluclicspellaydoshes chocolate factory. Did you make any more wonder- Keira (Year 5), ful, delicious, magniﬁ cent, super, fabulous, reading to reception excellent, melt in the mouth chocolate? If I could come into your factory again I would be thrilled. Yours sincerely Cerys Joshua Yr6 SPPS

Dear Parents I am writing to let you know that your daugh- ter Matilda is a wonderful child. She is ex- tremely gifted and has a love for reading, like I have never seen before. Her talent should be nurtured and loved. Please take good care of her. Regards Miss Honey -By Brianna Henry (Year 2) St Paul’s Nursery class 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD CPA Meetings Police on The Move Richard Wallis, SAMS Councillor Lawson Henry said, “This will free In Cameroon up other building to do things like Judicial Ser- Both of the police buildings will move fur- vices,” as they need to be as close to the courts Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS ther up Jamestown to the former AVEC build- as possible. The move will take them away ings as part of SHG’s wider strategy to bring from their current position in the Castle which the service under one roof. will reinforce the Judiciary’s independence St Helena will be represented at the from Government. 60th Commonwealth Parliamentary, and There will be a 34th Small Branches, conferences, held in reporting centre Yaounde, Cameroon from 2-10 October by within the Castle Councillor Christine Scipio-O’Dean who and Councillor departed via Ascension on 18 September. Henry said that Her fi rst meeting will be Commonwealth will, “give them Women’s Steering Working Group on the that fl exibility to 3rd with representatives from Scotland, have that cover- Malta, Isle of Man, Jersey and Gibraltar age within lower about a strategic plan for Commonwealth Jamestown.” The Women’s Parliamentarian. operation detail The Small Branches opens on the 4th and of how the report- Ms Scipio-O’Dean will lead discussions on ing centre will be Challenge of Small States Vulnerabilities manned is down in relation to social and economic develop- Current police headquarters to the Chief of ment, and will recommend that education is at Ogborn House Police. fundamental to improving small states’ re- silience in improving social and economic ST HELENA MAGISTRATES’ COURT outcomes central to policy decisions. Workshops selected to attend are: How can 11TH SEPTEMBER 2014 18TH SEPTEMBER 2014 parliament ensure that young people are MARTIN JOHN GREEN (48) of Half ROLAND JOHN CROWIE (19) of Long- placed at the centre of sustainable develop- wood had pleaded guilty to possession of a ment - The role of education; and Joining Tree Hollow failed, without a reasonable excuse, to attend for community service. shotgun without a licence and to production hands for Women’s rights - The role of the of cannabis. Sentence had been adjourned Parliamentarian in gender empowerment. Sentence was adjourned for a Pre-Sentence Report. Mr Green also defaulted in making for a Pre-Sentence Report. This fi rearms of- Meetings to also attend are General Assem- fence was aggravated by Mr Crowie having bly Executive Council and British Islands payment of outstanding fi nes and costs. Mr Green was allowed further time to pay but possessed the shotgun after being refused a and Mediterranean Region. shotgun licence by the Chief of Police. Such Outside of the conferences meetings in the sentenced to 14 days immediate imprisonment in respect of any further default. an aggravated offence would ordinarily re- UK will take place including with a DfID quire to be dealt with by a substantial period Education Advisor, FCO offi cials and a SANJAY ROSS CRAIG WILLIAMS of imprisonment. The fi rearms offence was Lucy Faithful Foundation representative, (18) of Near Golf Club, Longwood had however mitigated by the fact that Mr Crow- and on Ascension the Safeguarding Board, pleaded guilty to possession of an offen- ie possessed the shotgun for a relatively short Two Boats School and Ascension Island sive weapon in the form of a golf club. Mr period of time to shoot a rabbit and by his be- Council. Williams further pleaded guilty to causing ing under the direct supervision of the shot- Ms Scipio-O’Dean returns to the island on harassment, alarm or distress. Mr Williams gun licence holder at the time. Having regard 5 November. was in breach of an existing Probation Or- to said mitigation and his young age and per- der by the commission of these offences. sonal circumstances, the court sentenced Mr Sentence was adjourned for a Pre-Sentence Crowie to the maximum period of 240 hours report. community service as a direct alternative to such imprisonment. The drugs offence was 17TH SEPTEMBER 2014 aggravated by Mr Crowie having a similar SANJAY ROSS CRAIG WILLIAMS conviction, although dated. The drugs of- (18) of Near Golf Club, Longwood had fence was mitigated by the fact that the drugs pleaded guilty to possession of an offen- produced were in a small quantity and for his sive weapon in the form of a golf club and personal use. Mr Crowie was fi ned £320.00 causing harassment, alarm or distress. Mr with costs of £15.00 in this respect. Williams was also in breach of an exist- IAN DOUGLAS SIM (55) of Ladder Hill ing Probation Order by the commission Complex pleaded guilty to being drunk in a of these offences. Sentence had been ad- public place. This offence was aggravated journed for a Pre-Sentence Report. Mr by Mr Sim having 51 previous warnings and Williams was fi ned £280.00 with costs of cautions and 87 previous convictions. Mr £15.00. The existing probation order, dur- Sim was fi ned £40.00 with costs of £15.00, ing which Mr Williams had made com- being the maximum penalty permitted by mendable progress, was extended for a law. Mr Sim was sentenced to 7 days im- further year from the date of the court. prisonment in default of payment of this fi ne Councillor, Christine Scipio-O’Dean within 14 days. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 11 WORLD NEWS SNIPPETS Politics ‘Climate Change as Urgent as Ebola’ Although the Union US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sun- could be large said Director of ENRD, Trevor Flag was not changed day that that climate change is an issue with Graham, who spoke of the dangers of “more in the Scottish Ref- an “immediacy that people need to come to extreme weather which could be in the form erendum, New Zea- understand, but has even greater longer-term of drought or heavy storms.” This, Mr Graham land’s Prime Minister consequences that can cost [...] lives and the said, could increase the risk of rock fall as well has tabled a proposal security of the world.” Kerry also promised to as affect on island endemic species. He also to remove it from his put climate change “front and centre” of dip- spoke about the outcome of the summit and country’s national lomatic efforts. This comes as world leaders what consequences this may have for the is- fl ag altogether. prepare for the climate change summit in New land saying that it could strengthen the drive York this week. Despite a CBS/New York for renewable energy worldwide and thus in- Times survey which shows that 54 per cent of crease the likelihood of further developments Americans now believe that climate change is in the fi eld on St Helena. caused by human activity it is still one of the Talks commenced in New York on Tuesday least important issues to US voters according 23 September and it is hoped that they may to a Gallup poll. Ahead of the summit protest- form the foundations of a more concrete legal ers have been gathering in cities across the agreement next year in Paris. UN Secretary world, with over 300,000 marching through General Ban Ki-moon said that he hoped a the streets of New York, especially focussed vision and concrete action would come from on disrupting the fi nancial services sector on world leaders at this summit. Wall Street. The Hill, The Guardian, Gallup, CBS, CNN The impact on St Helena from climate change Technology i Want Phone Last week saw the release of the long-antici- grave on her offi cial Facebook account. The pated iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to markets post – thought to be agreed with Apple before in North America and Europe. The phone is her passing – was quickly deleted. It has now the latest installation in Apple’s iPhone se- become traditional that queues line up for ries which revolutionised the world of mobile days outside Apple Stores around the world in phones in 2007 with the release of the original anticipation of the release. Other users have been deliberately dropping iPhone. Despite many critics claiming that the Jack Cooksey of Perth in Australia was the their gadgets in order to test the durability. The franchise has started to lose its edge, Apple fi rst to enter the Apple Store which, due to advice given by these pioneers of home testing were still reporting over four million pre- time differences, was among the fi rst to open was to not drop your phone. With cellular cov- orders for the two devices within the fi rst 24 worldwide. However, when he was showing erage due to arrive on St Helena next year this hours of the initial announcement. off his new acquisition to Channel 9 News he will probably be the latest iPhone which can Days after the initial release Joan Rivers, who dropped the device to the delight of onlook- be bought on island once retail starts. sadly passed away two weeks ago, posted an ers. Luckily for Cooksey the £476 phone was The Guardian endorsement for the phone from beyond the undamaged from the fall.

Once again the Islamic State despite government and non-governmental that they will be prosecuted. In Brief is making headlines across organisations’ investments in combating the Aftonbladet the world and this week former British PM spread of the disease. Tony Blair said that air strikes alone would be NTV Uganda Scotland Votes No insuffi cient and that ground troops should be After a hard-fought battle in the Scottish in- committed. Elsewhere Scotland voted ‘no’ in dependence referendum the ‘No Thanks’ side the independence referendum, the Rochdale Homophobic Judgement fi nally won with 55.3 per cent of the vote. Children’s Services Director resigned over Following the referendum Alex Salmond Overturned called it a “triumph for democracy” but also the child abuse scandal, and the US Secret Two men in Cameroon who last year were Service are reviewing their security after a announced his resignation as First Minister. sentenced to fi ve years’ imprisonment have The Guardian man breached the gates of the White House, had their sentence rescinded. The men, Singa making it all the way to the front door with a Kimie and Ndjome Francky, were arrested in knife before being apprehended. the capital of Yaoundé after ordering two Bai- Man arrested for possession at leys from a bar in 2011. HIV Prevalent in Costal Their drinks order raised suspicions from staff police sniffer dog competition Communities who called police to the location because the A 20 year old man in Norway was walking A new study has shown that prevalence of men “looked gay.” In Cameroon – a country around town with drugs in his pocket when HIV is very high in fi shing communities. where homophobia is still widespread – fur- he was arrested. His mistake was that he Researchers at the UK-funded Knowledge ther evidence was not needed. The judge in the walked past the Norwegian police sniffer Management and Communications Capacity case claimed that “only women” drink Baileys dog championship taking place just next programme found that HIV/AIDS was more and said that and Francky and Kimie’s “femi- door. “One of the participating dogs marked common among fi shing villages in Uganda nine dress sense” was enough to hand down the suspect which qualifi es as reasonable than elsewhere in the country. This follows the maximum sentence of fi ve years in prison. grounds for suspicion of drugs possession. on from a number of studies from across the The problem of homophobic legislation in The man was then searched and a small world which have shown the ability for the Africa has often been a colonial import and amount of marijuana was found” said Jørgen virus to spread in small or isolated commu- causes problems when LGBT individuals are Jacobsen from Sandvika Police Department nities worldwide. The latest fi nding comes unable to seek treatment for AIDS out of fear to Verdens Gang. SVT 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL CHURCH NOTICES 'Five pounds,' called another voice. 'I am bid ery single one of us - for however unpleasant and fi ve pounds!' said the auctioneer. 'Any advance mean all of us can be from time to time, we can on fi ve pounds?' also be brilliant and inspired. Again, we may not FaithMatters Reluctantly the bidding rose to nine pounds and think that we have gifts to offer the world, but the Bishop Richard Fenwick the auctioneer was about to withdraw the violin truth is that God has given every single one of us An old friend of mine was a from sale. But before he did, he gave a signal to very special gifts. To some it is the gift of being Schoolmaster-Priest for years. an elderly man sitting in one of the back rows. fi ne mechanics - others will be artists or writers He also wrote a number of The man was a friend of his, a former profession- or cooks. Yet others will be nurses, or doctors, or books for teachers - and he al Violinist. Stepping forward and gently taking teachers. Others again will take up diffi cult tasks collected true stories to illus- the violin, he tuned it, and then played the haunt- like building or construction. BUT, the truth is trate his points. ing melody of the Air from the Suite in D by J.S that even the most apparently ordinary life can One story is about the sale of Bach ('the Air on the G string'). The people in be transformed when put into God's hands for his an old violin at an Auction the sale-room listened spellbound. When the old use in the world. Room in the City of Bath 50 man fi nished playing he handed the violin back In a way, we're all rather like that old violin, years ago. The Auctioneer knew perfectly well to the Assistant and resumed his place. which in the hands of a Master found its true the real worth of the instrument. The case was Clearing his throat as though reluctant to break worth! old and battered because it had once belonged to the spell which had fallen across the hall, the Activities at the Army this weekend the Leader of a Symphony Orchestra which had Auctioneer resumed his invitation for a higher Sunday 28 September 2014 toured the world: he also knew that the violin in- bid. NO JAM CLUB. side was a fi ne instrument. In addition he knew 'I am bid nine pounds. Now, who will bid me MORNING Service at the Half Tree Hol- that the people bidding that day were a tight-fi st- ten?' And from that point onward the bids came low Hall at 11AM. All are welcome. ed lot who wouldn't pay a penny more than they in fast and furious, until eventually the violin MUMS & TODDLERS every Monday at 10am had to! So, he planned accordingly. was knocked down for a sum in the region of at the Half Tree Hollow hall. Came the Sale, and the auctioneer's assistant one thousand pounds - and this was 50 years EVERY TUESDAY opened the battered case and held aloft the violin. ago! The whole point was that, in the hands of Home League (Ladies Fellowship) at the Half 'Who will start me off with a bid of ten pounds?' a master, that violin had been able to show its Tree Hollow Hall at 3.30pm. the auctioneer asked. There was a short pause real worth. EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING and somebody called derisively, 'Two pounds.' Now, it's a true story.... but it's also a modern Prayer meeting & Bible study at the Half Tree 'Two pounds?' cried the auctioneer. 'Come on parable (i.e. - "an earthly story with a heavenly Hollow Hall at 7.30pm. All are welcome. now, Ladies and gentlemen. This is a good in- meaning"). FRIDAY 26 September strument. Somebody bid me more than that, In this case the 'heavenly meaning' applies to ev- THRIFT SHOP OPEN FROM 10 AM TO 1PM please!' Saturday 27 September 2014 Sunday 5 October 27 Sunday of the year THRIFT SHOP CLOSED DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA 7.00 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Matthew There is always a warm welcome for you at the The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Salvation Army. Sunday 28 September 26 Sunday of the Year BAPTIST NOTICES If you would like to know more about The Salva- 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral Saturday 27th September tion Army’s activities, contact Lt. Coral Yon on 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade, St Andrew Prayer meeting, 7:00 am, Sandy Bay Chapel telephone nos 2703/4358. 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Open Air Meeting, 7:00 pm, Take care and God bless. St Helena & The Cross The Bridge, Jamestown 5.30 p.m. Choral Evensong, Cathedral Sunday 28th September Seventh Day Adventist Thursday 2 October Church Services: Saturday 27 September 10.00 a.m. Mass, Arabia Sandy Bay Chapel, 8:45 am, 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School Sunday 5 October 27 Sunday of the year (Leader & Lord’s Table: Stedson Peters; Preach- 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral er: Nick Williams) 2:00- 3:00pm -Youth Programme 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Cathedral Head O’Wain Chapel, 10:45 am, 3.30 p.m. Eucharist, St Peter (Leader & Preacher: Vincent March; Lord’s Ta- Monday 29 September The Parish of St James ble: Pastor) Bible Study at home of Pam and Lionel Joshua. Sunday 28 September 26 Sunday of the year Community Care Centre, 3:00 pm, 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade, St James (Leader: Pastor; Preacher: Nick Williams) Tuesday 30 September 7:30- 8:30pm Bible 7.00 p.m. Evensong, St John Jamestown Chapel, 6:00 pm, Study at the Home of Mrs Beatrice Stroud - Monday 29 September (Leader: Brian Thomas; Preacher: Arthur Beck- Horse Pasture 7.00 p.m. Patronal Festival, St Michael ett; Lord’s Table: Pastor) Tuesday 30 September Other activities: Wednesday 1 October 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James Baptist Manse, 10:00 am, Sunday School 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND Wednesday 1 October Jamestown Schoolroom, 5:00 pm, Prayer Further contact: Paul Millin, Tel: 22267 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James Meeting Thursday 2 October Tuesday 30th September BAHA’I FAITH 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with Healing, St John Jamestown Schoolroom, 7:30 pm, www.sthelenabahai.org Friday 3 October Bible Study & Refreshments (Led by Pastor) BAHA’I CENTRE 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James Wednesday 1st October Gumwoods Sunday 5 October 27 Sunday of the year Deadwood, 7:30 pm, Deadwood Bible Study DEVOTIONAL MEETING 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James Home of Winnie Thomas, Led by Hazel Beckett THURSDAY EVENINGS 3.30 p.m. Eucharist, St Michael (Note: from 8th October this Bible Study will at 8pm. Parish of St Matthew move to the Longwood Community Centre) ALL ARE WELCOME Sunday 28 September 26 Sunday of the year Thursday 2nd October For info. Telephone 24525 11.00 a.m. Eucharist, Woody Ridge Sandy Bay Chapel, 5:30 pm, Bible Study Man’s happiness is from the love of God; his 7.00 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Mark (Led by Pastor) joy is in the glad tidings of God; his greatness Tuesday 30 October Blue Hill Community Centre 7:30 pm Bible depends upon his servitude to God” Abdu’l- 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mark Study (Led by Pastor) Baha THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 13 NOTICE BOARD shown subject to Availability. to Availability. shown subject d listing (available on (available request) d listing Example Hamper Only. Brands Brands Only. Example Hamper nd whatever you would like to include. include. you would like to nd whatever

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COUNTERPART TO THE GENERAL MANAGER, ST HELENA FISHERIES CORPORATION

Are you looking for an interesting career and a challenging job, then look no further. The St. Helena Fisheries Corporation has a vacancy for a Counterpart to the General Manager. With the imminent opening of the island’s first airport (triggering a new wave of development and investment on the island), and the expansion of the island’s fishing operations, through investment in more sophisticated vessels, and expansion of the inshore grounds and exploitation of nearby offshore seamounts, this is a time of considerable change in the fortunes of the island’s economy and of its fishery sector.

The Counterpart will undergo a period of up to two years of ‘on the job training’ and will then be expected to take over the reigns of the Corporation and become the General Manager

The Counterpart’s job is graded at £14,000 per annum but upon successful completion of the training will progress to £16,000 per annum. The Corporation currently operates a contributory pension scheme and home to duty transport is provided. A driver’s licence is essential. Main Purpose of the Post To understudy the General Manager, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and as such is charged with the day-today management of the business of the Corporation. The GM in turn reports to the Board of Management.

The Counterpart’s Key Responsibilities will be to: Assist with implementing policies, strategic plans, decisions and controls approved by the Board and undertake the day-to-day management, direction and control of the business of the employer in all matters. Assist the GM as the Regulator of the Fishing Industry. Assist the GM by ensuring that both human and material resources are available to meet the business plan objectives and that all employees of the employer are appropriately trained to be able to carry out their duties. To assist with the control of assets of the employer, whether fixed or current, to ensure they are properly accounted for and maintained in good working order, where appropriate. To assist the GM by ensuring that there are documented systems and procedures to maintain standards necessary to meet EU Regulations. To assist with the responsibility for ensuring that proper books of account and systems of internal control are maintained to record all of the employer’s transactions and that the reports and audited accounts are sent to the Governor within six months of the financial year end. To work alongside of the GM on the monthly management accounts and cash flow statements to the Board. To assist with the implementation of the recommendations of the SHFC Review Report. To learn about and eventually assume the role of Executive Director of Saint Marine Resources Ltd and to act as Administrative Officer and Shore Side Skipper for SMR Ltd vessel, the Extractor.

Applicants should ideally have relevant senior management experience, with good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work in partnerships with other stakeholders. They should also be computer literate, with a sound knowledge of commercial accounting (The software currently being used by the Corporation is the Sage Accounts Line 50 with Financial Controller.) The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week; however, this senior role will require work out of normal hours for the proper performance of the responsibilities. For further details of the post, interested persons should contact the General Manager, Terry Richards, on Tel: 22430. Applications along with a CV should be addressed to the: Chairman, C/o St. Helena Fisheries Corporation, Ruperts Valley, by not later than 30 September 2014. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 15 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD New Language Teacher on Island Focus on “I Hope to Encourage a Love of Language Learning in Students at School” Post-Basil

Alison Laycock, Language Teacher Read Careers Fair 2014 As a language teacher, I have taught French, German and Spanish. Over the past two years, I have been volunteering with VSO in Cam- Prince Andrew School will again host eroon and Nepal, where I was training teach- the annual Careers Fair next month, 15 ers in teaching methods and head teachers in October, with the clear objective of pro- school management in primary schools and moting careers and career development working with the communities to encourage post-Basil Read. girls into education. It has been reported that already twenty The opportunity to introduce French to the businesses and services will be in atten- curriculum and also to the island was very ap- dance with platforms to entice. pealing. The role provides a variety of aspects Work Development Coordinator, Cynthy through secondary, primary and adult teaching Bennett, leading the event said, “The Ca- and also through the development of the cur- reers Fair is for all, young and old. This riculums to ﬁ t the culture of St Helena. I have is a chance to inspire yourselves and others into personal and career development, seen ﬁ rsthand the value of learning a local lan- Alison Laycock, guage in order to communicate personally and looking beyond the airport opening.” the island’s new Included in the day’s programme will be professionally. I hope to pass this passion and language teacher enthusiasm on to all students! short presentations from various organisa- First and foremost, I hope to encourage a love municate will be mainly through the speaking tions including the Police, Fire and Rescue of language learning in students at school and and listening aspects of learning a language Service, St Helena National Trust, Educa- in the adult setting and for them to learn about whereas for others who take to the language tion, School of Nursing and Enterprise St different cultures in the French speaking coun- more, I hope they will also be successful in Helena. Careers Fair 2014 is on 15 Octo- tries. For some students, the ability to com- reading and writing of French. ber, 10am-5pm.

Parlez- vous français? No? Then why not come join us to learn French conversation topics in a relaxed setting! French lessons are restarting! Date Starting Wednesday 1st October 2014 Duration 1.5hrs per week Time 4:30pm - 6pm Venue Tutors Classroom AVES Tutor Alison Laycock Closing Date 26th September 2014 This fun relaxed class is for anyone who is in Catering Hotel Services Tourism Industry Or if you didn’t learn French at school or just want to learn another language

For further information and registration please contact Training & Re-Training Coordinator on Telephone 22607 or email: [email protected] 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD SAMS RADIO 1 102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz Eve A nts Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh nd P arti CONTACT THE SHOW es Pr To reach the Radio 1 team, call 22727, or omo email: [email protected]. You can also contact us via our A tion dver al Facebook page - just visit the SAMS website, www.sams. tisin sh, click the Facebook link at the top right of every page. Need a Video? g St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at Vision Media can Design, Film W 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm, 7pm & 10pm eddi also at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday. and Edit any Video needs. ngs and Saturday news: 8am & 12noon mor Monday to Friday Call:Richardat23650 e Email:[email protected] SUNRISE 7am to 10am Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News 12.00pm: St Helena News, public service announcements and notice board. Repeated at midnight everyday. SATURDAY CHART BUSTERS A compilation of top chart hits, both new and old. REWIND Saturday 9.30am. Repeated on Saturday at 6.00pm, Monday at 7.30pm & Wednesday at 12.15pm. The winners for the August Scout Jackpot were: 1st prize - £100 – Sharon Clingham – Dead- wood – Ticket No. 472, 2nd prize - £50 – Colby & Hugo Richards – Jamestown – Ticket No. 2nd CHANCE SUNDAY 536, 3rd prize - £25 – Conan Sim – Jamestown – Ticket No. 273, 4th prize - £25 – Brian Sim 9.00am - Selection of recorded interviews and pro- – Jamestown – Ticket No. 274. grammes from the week, mixed with easy listening sounds for a chilled out Sunday. The September Jackpot will be drawn on MUD ON THE TIRES Friday, 3 October 2014. Sunday: 11am and 7pm. Tuesday 7.30pm & 11.30pm, Thursday 10.15am, Friday 5.30pm. Tickets are available from shops being Yon – New Ground, Larry Thomas – Longwood, Sylvia Stevens, Thorpe’s Wholesale, Rose & Crown, Fowler at the Arch, MacKnights, Little Italy & IN CONVERSATION MTB’s Pick ‘n’ Pay. Also from The Standard, Inkwell and the following personnel: Mark & Every week day at 5:30pm or 7.30pm Another chance to hear interviews that made the news Colin Yon, Ray & Desiree Hudson, Elaine Benjamin, Joy George, June Lawrence, Pat Crowie, , during last week and also this week Bobby Essex, Scouts, Explorers, David Young – Ladder Hill & Valerie Henry – Ruperts. RADIO SPORTS ARENA REMEMBER, TO HAVE ANY CHANCE OF WINNING, Monday, 5.30pm, review of the week’s sporting ac- YOU MUST PARTICIPATE tion, local & international. Repeats will be Tuesday at 10.30am and 10.15pm and Friday at 8.30pm. GOSPEL FM Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm Presented by John Moyce, 30 minutes of childrens’ feature followed by 90 mins of gospel music. PAS SHOW - ‘News & Views’ Mondays. after 7pm news & notice board. Replayed Fridays, after 10am news & notice board. THE CHART SHOW Wednesday 10.30am Presented by Helen Wallis and John Woollacott. Catch up on the latest chart music. Repeated Wednesday 8.30pm, Thursday 12.15pm and Saturday 1.00pm

BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 17 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD Enchanted Isle of Paradise MV Enchanted Isle arrives at St Helena after 2 ½ years planning

Liam Yon, SAMS its fi rst trip. “The trip went off brilliantly,” said Gina, “the passengers on board were pleased and impressed by the Enchanted Isle and her You might have spotted a new vessel in performance. They saw dolphins, and about James Bay harbour of late, the Enchanted Isle, eight whales. They went all the way around to owned by new business Enchanted Isle Ltd, Speery Island to view the birds there [and at run by the family of Johnny Herne and Gina Egg Island]. So all in all I would say the fi rst Benjamin. trip was a success.” The 42 x 14ft multipurpose motor vessel, which is 5ft wider than the Gannet 3, is an Interceptor 42 - well known as a coastguard Gina Benjamin and Johnny Herne, patrol boat, meaning it is suited to work ef- owners of the Enchanted Isle fi ciently in St Helena waters. The idea of starting the business has been in the pipeline for about two and a half years and Johnny and Gina are excited that the boat has fi nally arrived. “Basically, we will be offering a variety of tours,” said Gina when asked about what Enchanted Isle Ltd will have on offer. “In addition to tours that are already offered on island like dolphin trips, whale watching and so forth, we will also be including other things like game and sports fi shing.” There are also plans to do night-time trips to take “people out to look at the stars in the middle of the ocean.” This is something that hasn’t been on offer by other boat owners on the island. On Sunday 21 September, the boat went out on The Enchanted Isle

New Business Congratulations

ToJonathanHerneandGinaBenjaminnewownersofEnchantedIslelimited

EnterpriseStHelenawouldliketocommendyetanotherlocalbusinessforcontributingtoEconomic Development.JonathanandGinahaveworkedhard,andprovedyetagainthatsettingupabusinessonthe islandisachievabledemonstratingthefactthatthereareopportunitiesforalltohaveapartinthe developmentofStHelena’seconomy. EnchantedIsleisoneofmanysuccessfulbusinessesontheIslandwhohavetakentheinitiativetogoforward reaffirmingthefactthatitistheprivatesectorthatwillgrowtheeconomythroughsharedpartnerships.

ESHisproudhavebeenapartofthissignificantprojectandinvestment.

Weofferourverybestwishesfornowandthefuture.

Alonzo and Remi, pushing their bikes on the mandatory walk section of the course

KKINGING OOFF TTHEHE MMOUNTAINOUNTAIN Alonzo Wins St Helena’s First Mountain Bike Race

Darrin Henry, SAMS below Cox’s Battery. Then a gruelling uphill course,” said winner, Alonzo. “The ride down slog, to complete the looped track, fi nishing at into the valley was absolutely brilliant; com- St Helena’s fi rst ever mountain bike race, on the same point as the start. ing up I would almost say it was too much!” Saturday, was a big success, with local rider, Apart from some gasping for breath at the end, Youth rider, Louie Youde also found the uphill Alonzo Henry fi nishing in fi rst place, in a time there were no serious injuries or accidents a “challenge,” but said, “I felt the beginning of 27 minutes and one second. reported. Remi Bruneton took second place was quite good, nice and fast.” More than 100 people gathered at the Millen- and Ross Leo fi nished third. The only female A mountain bike race on a mountainous is- nium Forest car park to spectate and support entrant was Hannah Lowe. The presentation land seems obvious now, however, the idea the 13 riders who lined up to tackle the newly of prizes took place at the Millennium For- to build the track and stage the event was in- ‘constructed’ track. The route snaked around est gate. Scott Thomas from Longwood col- troduced only recently by Tourism Director, the beautiful ‘Paint Box’ and then an adrena- lected a prize for winning the junior bike race Cathy Alberts. The success of Saturday’s well line injected downhill drop, carefully avoiding through the forest. organised event throws up so many exciting the prickly cactus bushes, fi nishing in the gut “It was a brilliant event, I really enjoyed the

Denny Leo on the punishing uphill section THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 19 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD possibilities for developing the sport as an at- Hannah Lowe, the event’s traction for both locals and visitors. This fi rst only female competitor race was set against the spectacularly rugged backdrop of The Barn and Horse Point, in- terlaced with colourful volcanic geology and the fl ourishing endemic forest. Yet the impact on the environment from this track was virtu- ally nil. The thoughtful provision of a hot food stall, tea and coffee and the absence of alcohol all contributed to keeping the focus on the sport, making its St Helena debut. Mountain biking was recognised as an offi cial sport in the early 90s with a world championship event in Colorado, USA. It has since grown with major competitions all over the world with disciplines that include downhill, marathon and mountain bike orienteering. In 1996 cross-country mountain biking was add- ed to the Olympic Games. On St Helena, fresh new events such as SHAPE’s ‘Gravity Rush,’ swimming with whale sharks and now mountain biking, are slowly changing the fl avour of the island’s event calendar. It’s an exciting time. A big well done to all the competitors on the day, they were as follows: Remi Bruneton, Alonzo Henry Rick Walters, Andy Day Ross Antonio Leo, Nigel McMichael Michael Davis, Hannah Lowe Louis Allen Youde, Richard Moors Derrick Alexander, Dennis Leo Steven Theron

PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

The Education & Employment Directorate has a vacancy for a Public Examinations Administrator. The post holder will be responsible to the Training & Re-Training Coordinator for the registration and administration of all External Primary tests, Public Examinations and vocational assessments in accordance with the requirements of the Awarding Bodies. This administration is relevant for students, adult learners and members of the public.

Applicants should have a grade C or above in Maths and English, together with excellent people management and IT skills. A qualiﬁ cation in IT is desirable. The ability to produce clear and accurate written communication is essential. Some of the personal attributes required for the role are self-motivation, a team player, reliability and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate must be highly organised and have good interpersonal skills. In addition, a high degree of conﬁ dentiality is essential. Salary for the post is at Grade C commencing at £8,382 per annum, however the successful applicant may be required to start in the training grade B.3 £7,196 per annum. For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact Mrs Angela Benjamin, Training & Re-Training Coordinator on telephone 22607 (e-mail [email protected]). A full job description can be obtained from the Human Resources and Administration Manager at the Education Directorate, email [email protected] Application forms which are available from Education & Employment Directorate and Corporate Human Resources should be submitted through Directors where applicable, to the Director of Education & Employment at the Education Learning Centre or e-mail director@education.gov.sh by no later than 4pm on Wednesday 1 October 2014.

Mr Colin Moore Director Education & Employment 17 September 2014 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE The Amazing Life Of Harry Legg As a Finance Committee member they “sat for were going to be parties. You had to be very many long hours trying to get the budget,” he discreet with different people that you meet,” recalled. Best achievement as a councillor? “I he said. “I was responsible for all of the house, think all I did were [sic] achievements, not just for entertaining; responsible for the wines and one.” making sure everything was in place.” The Order of the British Empire (OBE) re- Any celebrities on the guest lists? “Most natu- warded Harry’s public service. It was present- rally, yes, Her Majesty the Queen and Prince ed in June 1992 by Governor Alan Hoole, “it’s Philip and other members of the royal family a thing that one wears with pride.” visited and other very distinguished people. Harry explained he is the current island sheriff, As members of the royal family they were “Whilst the substantive holder is away from very understandable, they talk to you like or- the island I become sheriff.” He has been a dinary people. Sometimes, Her Majesty would long serving JP since 1994. “Fortunately I was bring the corgis, lovely little dogs.” able to go and represent the St Helena judicial Upon his return to St Helena, Harry put his service in Turks & Caicos, and one experi- “feet down to serve the island.” As a council- ences the places that have the same problems lor he was a representative in 1985 at a Com- that we have.” monwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPA) His earlier years were spent working in the in Saskatchewan, Canada. “At that time coun- UK, “fi rst I went into forestry, then into do- cillors only had a budget every four years to mestic service and became manager of a stately go on the CPA conference. There were various home. I was there for quite a few years.” This seminars, and of course one manages to get the was the Tudor mansion, Luton Hoo that was message across in the corridors. Councillor once one of England’s fi nest stately homes. Kenny Thomas managed to get funds from the “It was one of these very large estates, there Jersey CPA earlier to build Barn View and I Harry Legg OBE, were a number of staff, and one was respon- managed to get further funds to fi nish it off. the current sheriff sible for running of the house and also if there That money was specifi cally given for dis- of St Helena

Sharon Henry, SAMS

Described as a ‘pillar of the community,’ Harry Legg, OBE, is the sheriff, a Justice of the Peace (JP) and a former councillor. He was the ﬁ rst St Helenian to be appointed Speaker of the House in May 1989. “I was always interested and having been an elected member of council, I thoroughly enjoyed it. There are a lot a responsibilities that goes with it,” he said of the role. He was on council for 12 years starting in 1976. “We were dealing with quite a lot of issues that are dealt with even this present day.”

1985 CPA conference Saskatchewan, Canada

abled people there.” Another feather in Harry’s cap is being a former coroner. “I didn’t do the autopsies, the medical staff did that but we had a list to what they must look for. It is decided on that. We usually get called on four times the most per year. On one occasion I was called out twice in one night.” What has been the biggest change on the island for you? “At present the airport, is it for the best or for the worst? That I can’t answer until it’s in operation. Right from the beginning I’ve been against the airport, it’s going to certainly spoil the island, we are not going to be like we are now. People are saying it’ll be ideal for medical, in some cases, yes, in some cases you’ll still need the ship. I think the ﬁ rst Grand dining room at Luton Hoo governor who started that off was Dick Baker, in the 70s, 80s.” THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 21 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR I was on jury duty the other day and they had the victim on the stand. “So tell us what happened,” the prosecutor said. “I remember it like it happened today,” the victim recounted. “He walked in wearing a blue shirt, black pants, and a baseball cap, then he pulled out the gun.” “Hey,” the defendant yelled out. “I wasn’t wearing a cap!”

John just came back from a two-week vacation. When he got back to work, he asked his boss for another week off, this time to get married. “What?” shouted the boss. “Why didn’t you just get married while on vacation?” John laughed and turned to his boss. “Are you crazy? That would have ruined the whole vacation!!”

I took my class to a library on a class trip. As we were leaving the library, we passed some ”MOST WANTED” posters. My student, Adam, asked me, “Teacher, what are those?” I explained to him that they are wanted fugitives that the police can’t fi nd, and if you see them, call the police. Adam looked at me and asked so innocently, “I don’t get it. When they took his picture, why didn’t they just keep him in jail?” CRAZY MAZE Find your way through this ‘Crazy Maze.’ Enter through the gap at the left and work your way through to the middle. Good Luck! SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from this time last year Famous Birthdays 25 Sept - 1 Oct The third International Whale Shark Conference will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA and St Helena’s Marine Conservation Offi cer, Elizabeth Clingham, will attend. Will Smith (46) Actor - 25 Sept The closure of the road from the Briars to Gordons Post, starting 14 October until 20 December is a decision made by ENRC on the recommendations of Roads Manager, Serena Williams (33) Dave Malpas. Dave said at the press briefi ng on Friday 20 September that drainage Tennis Player - 26 Sept and resurfacing work to be carried out on the road is the, “highest priority for repair.” Lil Wayne (32) Rapper - 27 Sept A press release from St Helena Government (SHG) on the 20 September admitted that the SHG procurement process failed resulting in a ‘write off’ of the Asphalt Plant, Avril Lavigne (30) at a cost of £116,119. Singer - 27 Sept Football: A brace from Josh Young that included an extra time winner was enough to Olivier Giroud (28) see Bellboys narrowly defeat Crystal Rangers 4-3, in the fi rst knockout fi xture of 2013. Footballer - 30 Sept PEOPLE ... Saint Footballers DID YOU KNOW... • A cat has 32 muscles in each ear 1. Mike-e Williams • Perth is Australia’s windiest city 2. Rico • Elvis’s middle name was Aaron Benjamin • The fl ag for Libya is unlike any other being a solid green color 3. Jason • Goldfi sh can see both infrared and ultraviolet light George • The smallest bones in the human body are Denny Leo, SHFA found in your ear If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we • Cats spend 66% of their life asleep 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 achievements. • Switzerland eats the most chocolate equating The more interesting the better chance of being chosen, as we will only to 10 kilos per person per year print 1 per week! Email: [email protected] with subject heading, top 3. 22 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD

Sculpture featured at the mountain bike trail Do the Write Thing on Saturday Photo: for Creative St Helena Creative St Helena Busy Bee Weekend

Richard Wallis, SAMS

Fresh from creating the Sculpture Garden at Millennium Forrest for the Mountain Bike competition on Saturday 20 September, Ar- tistic Director of Creative St Helena, Pamela Murray, has even more planned for this weekend. The deadline for the ﬁ rst drafts at the Charity’s “Saint Stories,” which it is hoped will eventually become a locally written electronic book, Artist Director of Creative is this Friday. Ms Murray has called for more St Helena, Pamela Murray written pieces to be contributed, although did wish to add to The Sentinel that they have had 12 noon until 5pm helping those who need in- a good response so far. spiration for their carnival outﬁ ts. The idea is that Saints write “stories, songs, Sunday will see Creative St Helena holding plays or anything that gives a sense of the a sponsored fancy dress walk from the top of island or a sense of life on the island,” said Ladder Hill to the Mule Yard (via the road). Ms Murray. “Every selected entry will receive As Creative St Helena is not funded they need some kind of commission on the book sales. to gather funds to buy tap-dancing shoes for It’s not a competition or anything like that but classes that they want to run. Meet by Lad- if selected you will get paid for your work.” der Hill car park at 2.30pm if you would like On Saturday Creative St Helena & SHAPE to take part. Sponsorship forms are available will be at Kingshurst community centre from from Creative St Helena.

VACANCY - Business Support Co-ordinator (fixed term)

Enterprise St Helena is seeking to employ a suitably qualiﬁed and experienced individual to support the Business Development Team and wider ESH iniƟaƟves. This role will commence from early October to the 31st March 2015.

The successful person will be vital in supporƟng the team in assisƟng businesses and industries with idenƟfying and exploring opportuniƟes, whilst assisƟng research and procurement acƟviƟes, facilitaƟng engagement and training programmes and other organisaƟonal events.

A copy of the Terms of Reference and an ApplicaƟon Form can be collected from the Enterprise St Helena RecepƟon and formal applicaƟons should be submiƩed to the AdministraƟon and Human Resources Manager at Enterprise St Helena, Business Park, Ladder Hill by no later than 1200hrs GMT on Monday 29th September 2014.

For further informaƟon regarding this role, you may contact the Director of Enterprise on telephone number 22920 or via email [email protected]

ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT VACANCY – WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANT OPERATOR

The Ascension Island Government is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Plant Operator to work with the Waste Management Team.

The main duties of the post are: x To operate and drive plant including, but not limited to, wheeled loader, de-mountable lorry, bulldozer and tipper truck. x To carry out plant operations at landfill and waste management sites. x To work from drawings and markers under the direction of supervisors. x To prepare plant for operation. x To service plant and equipment by cleaning, lubricating and re-fuelling it and make minor adjustments and repairs when necessary. x To assist with the construction & maintenance of: sports fields, roads, sewer lines etc. x To assist with collection & disposal of refuse and any other hazardous waste if required. x To carry out stevedore duties as a core function. The successful candidate must: x Have at least 3 years experience as a competent Plant Operator/Driver (which includes operating, maintaining and servicing of such equipment). x Have good concentration skills and able to follow verbal instructions accurately. x Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work. x Have good hand-eye coordination. x Have the ability to work as part of a team. x Be physically fit and like outdoor work. x Have a clean, valid driving licence for vehicles in classes A to J. Salary for the post will depend upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will also receive: an appropriate food allowance, rent free accommodation, utility allowances, mid-tour passage/flight, a gratuity on completion of 2 year contract, free medical and primary dental treatment and generous baggage allowances. Further information about the post is available from the Director of Operations on telephone number (+247) 6572 or email [email protected] . Application forms and a job description are available from AIG’s Human Resources in Georgetown by telephoning (247) 7000 extension 132 or by e-mailing: [email protected]. Completed forms should be returned to the Director of Human Resources email address [email protected] or fax number (247) 6816 by no later than Friday 3 October 2014.

Alan Nicholls Director of Human Resources Administration Building Georgetown Ascension Island 22 September 2014 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

DRY GUT OPEN TO PUBLIC THIS WEEKEND Witness the Massive Achievement of the Fill

When: Sat 27 & Sun 28 September 2014 Time: 10am - 2pm

A shuttle bus will run between these times from Bradleys Garage to the Airport site. Drivers with 4x4s will be allowed to drive onto the site themselves (at their own risk).

Hot food, refreshments and souvenirs will be on sale. There will also be video displays and viewing points, together with guides, to explain different aspects of the project. Massive construction machinery will also be on view.

4x4 drivers are requested to adhere to instructions of safety personnel and signage on the day. Visitors are reminded that they will be entering a construction site and will be subject to some safety rules. Appropriate footwear and clothing should be worn. All Are Welcome

VACANCY FOR REGISTRY SUPERVISOR

The Health & Social Services Directorate has a vacancy for a Registry Supervisor to work in their Administration Section.

The successful applicant will be responsible to the Executive Offi cer (Administration) for the provision and development of an Join Pilling Primary School for their monthly effective and effi cient Registry Service for the Health & Social Services car boot on Saturday, 27th September 2014 Directorate. Time: 10am – 12:30pm Salary for the post commences at £5,361 per annum. Venue: Pilling Primary School playground For further information about the duties of the post, interested persons can contact Miss Sophie Young, Executive Offi cer (Administration) on telephone no 22500. Book a table for £3 Application forms, which are available from the Health & Social Vebue by calling the school Services Directorate, should be completed and submitted through on 22540 or just turn Directors where applicable, to the Human Resources Offi cer (Designate), Health & Social Services Directorate by Wednesday, up on the day. 1 October 2014.

D A Jenkins (Mr) Director Health & Social Services Directorate 17 September 2014 THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD

St Helena Disabled Persons Aid Society – Annual General Meeting, 29th July 2014 The elected ofﬁ cers: Chairperson – Ian Rummery Vice-Chairperson – Dr Priscilla Mc Daniel Secretary – Peter Thorpe Treasurer – Jenny Corker Committee – Nigel Bagley, Christine Coleman, Wendy Anthony, Brenda Williams, Catherine Turner Extract from the Chairpersons report: If I had to come up with three words for the St Helena Disabled Persons Aid Society I would choose discrete, effective and responsive Discrete because much of the work we do is done privately and with little fanfare. Effective because we are able to help people who are experiencing difﬁ culties due to their disability Responsive because we work quickly to resolve problems, we do not require lots of paperwork or assessments; we just get on with it

The Disabled Society continues its long tradition of raising disability issues on island. When we talk about access we tend to think about the airport but our access issues are equally important. This is not an easy island to adapt for people with mobility challenges but we continue to work with the government and community to improve access. Work has commenced on a disabled friendly changing room at the pool and we have successfully lobbied to have a raised crossing as part of the Main St project. We have worked closely with Tourism to start to provide internationally standardised RADAR locks for some of the disabled toilets on island It started many years ago as a group to ensure that children with disabilities have access to education. This was achieved and it is humbling to be here and to work with some of the original members that have stayed the course and still have the passion and belief to continue in their service of disabled people after all these years. Recently Executive Council agreed a defi nition of disability which is the accepted international defi nition: “A disabled person is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day to day activities.” It is fi tting that we now have an agreed defi nition and one that focuses on the effect on daily activities. So the challenge for the Society is not what impairment a person has, it is how do we change things so that the person can carry out the daily activities that most of us take for granted? On behalf of the Disabled Persons Aid Society I would like to thank our members for all of their hard work and dedication and to all those who have supported our society through donations, buying bingo tickets and our other fundraising ventures. It is through your generosity that we are able to take the dis out of disability.

Situated at Kunjie Field, 1st building

on your right; car park available. A Taste of China On sale includes:

Ladies high top trainers Chef’s Special Three Course Menu @ £10.00 per person Week Commencing: 24th Sept 2014

Men’s trainers & football boots Starter Chinese Sweet Corn Soup Children’s legging sets, tops & underwear. Main Kung Pao Chicken with fried Rice (A spicy stir-fry dish made with chicken, vegetables, and Opening hours: chili pepper served with egg fried rice) Mondays, Wednesdays,

Fridays & Saturdays Dessert Mango Pudding From 4pm – 6pm The A La Carte Menu is also available Enquiries contact Jean Fowler Tel: 24044

The Training Restaurant is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings Seating bookings from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

To make a booking call 22110 or drop in

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AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES VACANCIES SILVICULTURE OFFICER A highly motivated individual is required to manage ANRD’s silvicultural activities. Silviculture is a key part of the Forestry Section’s programme and involving activities from establishment of new forest plantations through to management of mature plantations.

Key tasks of the post include management forest land prep for plantings, tree planting, plantation weeding and cleaning, plantation pruning and thinning; oversight of forestry tree seedling nursery; preparation of annual work schedules and budgets, tender prep and costings for contract work; staff supervision and reporting on work progress; participation in forestry awareness programmes and delivering on the job training to staff and contractors engaged in the Silviculture programme.

Salary for this post is at Grade D commencing at £10,739 per annum however, if you do not fully match our requirements but have the potential to fulfill the requirements of the post, you may be considered for appointment at the Training Grade.

If you are interested in finding out more about this post please contact Myra Young, Forestry Officer or Darren Duncan, Head of ANRD on telephone 24724. CHARGEHAND (FORESTRY SERVICES) The suitable candidate is required to undertake planned harvesting of forest raw materials and to support an effective tree surgery service. Other key tasks include safe removal of trees posing a safety threat in various areas around the Island and supervision of five staff.

Salary for this post is at Grade B commencing at £6,542 per annum however, if you do not fully match our requirements but have the potential to fulfill the requirements of the post, you may be considered for appointment at the Training Grade.

If you are interested in finding out more about this post please contact Larry Stevens, Forestry Services Officer, or Myra Young, Forestry Officer on telephone 24724.

Application forms and Job Profiles for both posts are available from Receptionists at Scotland Office and Essex House. Completed application forms should be submitted to ENRD Human Resources Manager, Essex House no later than 4 pm Friday 3 October 2014.

Darren Duncan Head of Agriculture & Natural Resources Division 15 September 2014

Environment & Natural Resources Directorate , St Helena Government, Island of St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ Telephone: +(290) 4724 Facsimile: +(290) 4603 E-mail: [email protected]

www.sainthelena.gov.sh THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 27 NOTICE BOARD

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ST HELENA GOVERNMENT UK OFFICE (CENTRAL LONDON)

The St Helena Government UK Office in central London is seeking the services of a part- time Administrative Assistant. The successful applicant will work a 21 hr week, usually over three days. The salary is £13,104 per annum (based on a 21 hr week).

The duties will include but are not limited to:

Assisting with international recruitment working closely with St Helena Government’s Human Resources Department, in particular to: (1) Prepare recruitment adverts, based on Terms of Reference forwarded by Corporate HR. (2) Arrange advertising and ensure the St Helena Careers Website is kept up to date. (3) Process all applications. (4) Respond to requests for further information both verbally and in writing. (5) Prepare short-listing and interview criteria for the panel. (6) Take minutes at interviews, submitting these with the covering note to HR. (7) Advise applicants on the outcome of their applications. (8) Arrange pre-employment screening and checks for successful applicants. (9) Assist with travel arrangements. Meet, escort and support Councillors, Officials, Students and Medivacs on arrival in the UK and at their place of study/abode when required. Provide cover when the UK Representative is away from the office, which could include attending meetings/events. Assist with receptions or events to promote St Helena. Provide general administrative support, including meeting and greeting visitors to the office.

The successful applicant should have good IT skills (especially Microsoft Word and Excel); provide excellent customer service; be reliable and adaptable, be expected to display flexibility in respect of working hours, work independently but also as a team member in a small office environment.

To apply, please submit your CV with a covering letter to the St Helena Government UK Representative, Mrs Kedell Worboys by midnight, Sunday, 28 September. Contact details as below:

Kedell Worboys (Mrs) MBE St Helena Government UK Representative 16 Old Queen Street, London, SW1H 9HP Telephone: 0203 170 8705 or 0203 170 8706 Email: [email protected]

SHG 18 September 2014 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD Kids Get Fit (Fitness Programme) Monday’s 6pm-7:30pm At New Horizons Leisure PPark 8-138-13 year olds

20p20p pperer sessiosessionn *Kids who exercisexercise areare moremore likelylikely to kkeepeep exercisingexercising asas an adultadult *Exercise helps kids achieve and maintain a healthy body weight *Regular physical activity helps build and maintain strong, healthy muscles, bones and joints *Exercise aids in the development of important interpersonal skills – this is especially true for participation in team sports *Exercise improves the quantity and quality of sleep *Research shows that exercise promotes improved school attendance and enhances academic performancesces *Kids who exercise havehave a greatgreat self-esteemself-esteem andand betterbetter self-imageself-ima *Participating in regularular phphysicalysical activitactivityy prevents or deladelaysys the ddevelopment of many chronic diseases (eg,g, heart disease, diabetediabetes,s, obesitobesity,y, hhypertension)yperte and promotes health. *Children who are aactive,ctive, report ffewerewer ssymptomsymptoms ooff anxieanxietyty aand depression and a better overall mood *Exercise helps improveprove motor cco-ordinationo-ordination aandnd eenhancesnhances the development of various motor performancemance skills. Call Neww HorizonsHorizons on 22034 forfor further informationinformation THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 29 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD Petrol and Diesel Prices May Never Match Cost Will Dictate Price, Not Taxes Richard Wallis, SAMS With the difference in the tax and duty between petrol and diesel to be equalised by 2017, some may believe that the price at the pumps will also be the same, however, “it might never get to a situation where petrol and diesel are on a par,” Assistant Financial Secretary, Dax Richards, said this week. Mr Richards stated that it was the initial costs of petrol or diesel that would, after 2017, dictate the price difference at the pumps on St Helena and that if acquisition costs equalised then prices at the pumps may also do so. In last week’s Executive Council report there was mention of an information paper on the revised fuel prices for St Helena. It stated that: “Fuel prices are now determined by a formula based on the cost of the fuel, the cost of transport and the tax imposed on the fuel.”

Fuel Station at Half Tree Hollow

Ferry Service for Governors Cup Yacht Race 2014 - 15

The Governors Cup Yacht Race Organising Committee in conjunction with The St Helena Tourism requires a ferry service for the Governors Cup Yacht Race. This year’s race will be starting from Simons Town, South Africa on the 27th December 2014 and the first yachts are estimated to arrive to St Helena from the 5th January 2015. The close of date for the yachts is the 10th January 2015; all yachts are expected to have arrived safely by this time. +(&,0(-"+11%" The provision of the ferry service is expected to run from the arrival of the first GCYR yacht to the departure of the GCYR participants and yachts on the 17th January 2015. 201,*0"/*&+)2&)!&+$ The key aspects needed from this service are as follows; Issued Thursday, 04 September 2014 x To provide a cost effective service for the service provider, chargeable directly to the yachtsmen per journey x A safe and effective form of travel from the yachts to shore x A regular service to accommodate the day and night time activities provided throughout %DQNRI6W+HOHQD/LPLWHGDGYLVHVFXVWRPHUVWKDW the GCYR period x A high quality of service from customer care to the standard of the vessel used WKHQHZ%DQNLQJ.LRVNDWWKH&XVWRPV7HUPLQDO %XLOGLQJLVQRZLQRSHUDWLRQ For further information please feel free to contact Miss Julie George, Governors Cup Yacht Race Organising Committee Chairperson, on telephone number 23987 or email [email protected] . Tender letters to provide this service must include %DQNLQJKRXUVDWWKH%DQN.LRVN%DQNLQJKRXUVDWWKH%DQN.LRVNZLOOEH x Cost breakdown with the final individual cost per journey ( individual costing will be forwarded to the GCYR participants before arrival) x A schedule of times ferry service will operate during the GCYR period 7KXUVGD\V7KXUVGD\V WRWR x Details of vessel intended to be used for the ferry with safety and operations procedures )ULGD\V)ULGD\V WRWR intended to follow to be inserted The closing date for tenders is the 10th October 2014. Letters may be addressed to Miss Julie $Q\DGGLWLRQDORSHQLQJWLPHVZLOOEHDGYHUWLVHG George, GCYR Committee and handed in at the Tourist office, The Canister, Jamestown or emailed to the address printed above.

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Best Trip Advice Promoting St Helena To A World Of Travellers popular travel website, TripAdvisor. Tourists Darrin Henry, SAMS are “increasingly using social media to decide where they’ll go for their next holiday.” Chairman of PR company, Keene Commu- Tripadvisor is “an incredibly important site to nications, Simon Quarendon, fi nally visited ask other people that have travelled, what’s it the island this past week for the fi rst time, hav- like there and what can I expect?” ing been promoting the island in various ways It has been noted that the information on Tri- over the last six years, from London. pAdvisor regarding St Helena is very limited Simon Quarendon Delivering a few training workshops whilst on and much of it out of date. island, Simon has been urging the local tour- Other training delivered by Simon has been Simon pointed out that ‘sales people’ don’t ism sector to embrace social media as a mar- on ‘sales and mindset selling’ and ‘customer have as much infl uence on purchasers as they keting tool, with emphasis on the merits of the services.’ may think. “The reality is that it’s the person that’s doing the buying, that is going to make the decision,” and we need to understand the steps people go through when making purchases in order to be effective with sales. Customer service becomes all the more impor- ord tant when visitors are arriving by air. Simon made the point the RMS is a natural detox for visitors from the very hectic pace of the outside Wofthe world. It also serves as a gentle introduction to the “characters, quirkiness” of St Helena, before stepping ashore. When the travel time eek F changes from fi ve days to fi ve hours, then good W customer services are vital for helping tourists to make the transition to the pace of life on St Helena. Factotum - An employee who does all Simon now returns to the Keene offi ce in Whitehall, London, from where they will con- kinds of work – a ‘general worker’. tinue to work closely with ESH and Tourism Compiled by Ken Baddon. over the next 18 months, leading up to air access. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 31 NOTICE BOARD

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30 September 2014 30 September Human Resources Officer, By By Solomons Office, Jamestown David John, Works John, Planner David nefits package which nefitswhich packageincludes, Solomons Reception Desk, in the Main Office Building, and JamestownBuilding, Office Main Salary will start at £6,874 per annumper £6,874 at will startSalary Application forms may collected frombe For furtherinformation, contact please should be completedand returned to the address: [email protected] on telephone numberon telephone 22739, or via email depending on qualificat www.solomons-sthelena.com Incentives, Discount Incentives, on Purchases and much more. Web: Maternity and Paternity TrainingPaternity Leave, & Further Education Maternity and Solomons offer an attractive be an attractive offerSolomons free home-to-duty transport, a Pension Scheme, Annual, Sick,Annual, Scheme,a Pension transport, home-to-duty free Carpenter has Vacancy for a has Vacancy work projects. rials common rials to the carpentry trade Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc Plc Helena) (St & Company Solomon needed for assigned machinery. Job Purpose: power driven driven woodworkingpower install structural woodwork structural woodwork install and materials. Skills in the construction,repair, restorationand installation wood ofor related follow Ability technical to drawings and plans materials and time estimate to Ability Knowledge of cabinet-making of Knowledge techniques tools, ofand mate equipment Knowledge Numerical ability for measuring and makingcalculations To construct, repair, restore and use ofuse standard carpenter tools and related materialsrelated which requires the Ideally, Applicants in this workingexperience should haveApplicants Ideally, knowledge,the following and should also possess of workfield skills and skills abilities: Insert www.sams.sh Thursday 18 September 2014 THE SENTINEL

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oped the highest regard for them.” and has their own needs. On a national level Protecting Regarding appropriate systems Jane believes one could also say that what works in the UK it is mainly about structure. In the UK there doesn’t necessarily work elsewhere. are very clear procedures. If a referral is re- Jane depart on 23 November. Children ceived of a child at risk there is a very clear process to fol- Interview With Senior low. A decision is Social Worker Jane Jones taken how great the risk is and response needed. It is about a Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS framework to help people understand Senior Social Worker Jane Jones arrived on that if something 28 August. Her role is child protection and happens there is safeguarding; looking to see how current UK clear process, and practice could best ﬁ t St Helena’s very unique people are account- culture, and looking at private fostering pro- able for decision- cess assessments that would be necessary, making and any and assessment for people wanting to become subsequent actions child minders. that follow from She worked for nearly ﬁ ve years in the Chan- that. nel Islands, and 10 in the Isle of Man helping As far as solutions the transition to modern social care service. for solving prob- Prior to that she worked independently under- lems Jane has ex- taking risk assessments of individuals. perienced that what Jane said that child protection will always works with one need people to look after children outside of family doesn’t nec- their families. In St Helena there is an excel- essarily work with lent base of people doing a fabulous job caring another because for young people and children, “I’ve devel- each is individual Senior Social Worker, Jane Jones

As well as the foot baths the Church members “You Feel Like a New Person” and volunteers had a range of other relaxation techniques on offer: Full back massage; chair Seventh-Day Adventists’ Health Boost massage (head, neck, shoulder and upper back); hand and arm massage, followed by a Richard Wallis, SAMS noon was described as a nice, relaxing event detoxing tea and health snack. that relieves pains, stress and relaxes muscles. The Seventh-day Adventists try to have a Brenda Stevens, who had enjoyed a relaxing ‘Health Boost’ like this every three months as Ladies were pampered with hydrotherapy foot bath and was waiting for a massage said: people look forward to the event. Brenda said foot baths and massages last Sunday 21 Sep- “It’s a really good day out and I would advise about the treatments: “They use special oil and tember when the Seventh-day Adventists held anybody to come and have a try. It’s really it’s tremendous, it’s unbelievable, you feel like one of their ‘Health Boost’ events. The after- worth it, it’s really good.” a new person.”

Event Organiser, Jackie Moyce Clients recieving foot baths, before relaxing massages THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 33 NOTICE BOARD/SPORT

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SHOOTINGNEWS Pat Henry, Chairman JTRC Jamestown Riﬂ e Club

On Tuesday night, 23 September, the club opened its doors to 9 members. We have started a member’s average grading competition to select the class in which each of the shooters WOMENS BASKETBALL RESULTS should be in, the categories are A, B, C and D. Sunday 21st September 2014 The format is to shoot 60 rounds within a time frame of four weeks, fi nishing on 21 Octo- Jamestown 45 - 23 St Pauls ber. Using the six ring card with a sightseer H.Scores: Sarafi na Yon, Jamestown (20) and fi ve scoring targets, the cards are posted Barbara Osborne, St Pauls (9) on the board with the names and numbered 1 Lady of the Match: Christine Caswell, to 6, shooting can be done at any time over Jamestown the time period and cards to be posted back on the board after each shoot without mark- Half Tree Hollow 60 - 30 Alarm Forest ing the score. A practice card may be shot, but H.Scores: Anel Hayward, HTH (46) any errors to the competition cards will not be Justine Sim, Alarm Forest (12) amended or replaced. Lady of the Match: Alexia Reynolds, HTH The fi rst shoot was a practice round and the two practice rounds of 98.5 and 98.4 and our second was the real competition, the scores new member, Ben Dillon, on his fi rst night, were as follows: Chay Plato with 96.2 and 87, shot two practice rounds, scoring 84.1 and 93, WOMENS BASKETBALL Chelsea Benjamin with 100.5 and 100.6, Mad- well done to Ben. It was a very good night, DISTRICT TOURNAMENT olyn Andrews with 100.8 and 100.7, Jordie enjoyed by all, looking forward to next week Sunday 28th September 2014 Andrews with 99.5 and 97.2, Richard Wallis for some more top scores. with 98.4, 96.3 and 99.7, Patrick Young shot 1.45pm St Pauls vs Alarm Forest 2.45pm Jamestown vs Half Tree Hollow Visit our website on www.sams.sh or just click One representative from each team is required for scoring the other district match. 34 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL SENTINEL SPORT

St Helena Golf Club Report GOLF NEWS Week ending 6 April 2014 Contributed by Lawson Henry

Football: Liverpool squeezed past Capital One Cup third-round opponents Middlesbrough after an epic 14-13 penalty shootout win, but Arsenal are out of the competition after being downed by a stunning long-range strike from Southampton’s Nathaniel Clyne. Football: Manchester City midfi elder James Milner has hinted that he could leave next sum- mer if he does not get enough playing time this season. The England international has been at City since 2010, but he has been largely used a back-up player in recent seasons and is not guaranteed playing time. The 28-year-old has said that he loves playing for City but wants manager Manuel Pellegrini to give him his fair chance. Milner has also hinted that he may not renew his current contract which runs out at the end of the season if he feels that he is not playing enough. Vice Captain, Brian Yon and Tennis: World number one Serena Williams Captain, Lawson Henry was forced to abandon her opening match at the Wuhan Open in China due to a viral ill- ry Legg and Dr Da-Silva, Freda Green and Ar- ness. Williams, who received a fi rst-round bye, Two competitions were played over the thur (Nooky) Francis over Deon De-Jager and was leading 6-5 against Alize Cornet of France weekend. On Saturday, fi ve ladies took to the Raymond Yon and Gerald (Whistler) George when she requested a medical time-out before fi eld for the ladies only monthly medal. This and Tony Winfi eld over Brian (Billy J) Fowler withdrawing from the event. was followed by a Stableford for the gents, and Cecil (Gigs) Thomas. American Williams had also suffered a viral where 17 players took part. Weather condi- Five players holed out in two, to share the ball illness which forced her to pull out of the Wim- tions were misty, but play continued. pool, they were Gerald George who holed out bledon doubles earlier this year, coincidentally In the runner up spot for the ladies was Sonia twice on the 5th and 7th with Dr Da-Silva and following a surprise singles exit at the hands of Niemand on 74, but two strokes better, and Colin Owen also on the 7th and Jeffrey Foxy Cornet in London. taking the top spot, was Lady Captain, Helena on the 16th. Stevens, on 72. Congratulation to the Captain’s Team. The Golf: Graeme McDowell says there are no In the runner up spot for the gents was Da- competition was followed by a very enjoy- problems between himself and Rory McIlroy vid Breed with a very good 38 points but six able ‘bring and braai.’ Competitions for next but believes Europe’s Ryder Cup team may points better was Jon Lambdon with a cred- weekend are: Saturday 27 September will be benefi t if the duo are not paired together con- ible 44 points. Three players holed out in two, an 18 hole Bogey and on Sunday 28 Septem- tinually. to share the ball pool, that was David Breed ber will be the monthly medal sponsored by Captain Paul McGinley talked on Monday and David Colominas on par three 7th hole Basil Read, please sign list on club notice- about splitting the Northern Irish players up and Lawson Henry who had an eagle two on board. after they played six matches together at Celtic the par four 18th hole. Congratulations to both Stay safe, have a good week and keep swinging! Manor in 2010 and Medinah two years ago. ladies and gents. There had been talk of a falling out between On Sunday, we completed the doubles match- the pair, but McDowell categorically denied BLUE HILL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION play between the Captain Lawson Henry ver- SKITTLES RESULTS that on Tuesday and went on to explain why sus the Vice-Captain Brian (Dinky Boy) Yon’s Tuesday 23 September 2014 the team might benefi t from them playing with teams. Weather conditions were similar to Sat- Punishers 351 Weaklinks 284 different partners at Gleneagles after winning urday, but even mistier this time. There were only 2 1/2 points from six matches as a part- Jenny Andrews, 62 L HSc Lorian Yon, 50 twelve players in each team, with the Cap- Jenny Williams, 50 nership. tain’s team again claiming victory with four Roy Andrews, 63 G HSc Geoff Francis, 51 points to two. Winning for the Vice Captain’s Jenny Andrews, 13 L HSp Cricket: Australia captain Michael Clarke is Roy Andrews, 16 G HSp Geoff Francis, 10 working overtime as he strives to be fi t for next team was Danny Duncan and the Vice Captain himself over Helena Stevens and John Joshua Pin Breakers 334 Blue Notes 240 month’s two-Test series against Pakistan in the Cecily Williams, 52 L HSc Elsie Hughes, 40 United Arab Emirates. as well as the pairing of Neil Joshua and Co- Ronald Williams, 62 G HSc Ian hughes, 46 The 33-year-old will fl y out fi ve days ahead of lin Owen against Brian (Peachy) Coleman and Donald Peters, 46 his team-mates to step up an intensive rehabili- Niall O’Keeffe. Ronald Williams, 15 G HSp Donald Peters, 13 tation programme as he seeks to recover from The biggest scalp of the day went to Lawson Rusty Williams, 16 a hamstring injury - the latest in a string of fi t- Henry and Donald Bowers who won the pair- SKITTLES FIXTURES ness problems - that saw him sent home early ing of Jeffrey (Foxy) Stevens and Joan Thom- Tuesday 30 September 2014 from a recent tour of Zimbabwe. as. Other teams winning in the Captain’s team Punishers v Blue Notes was Tony Green and Henzil Beard against Lar- All stories from: sportinglife.com Lucky Strikes v Weaklinks THE SENTINEL | Thursday 25 September 2014 www.sams.sh 35 SENTINEL SPORT Rovers celebrate like champions on Saturday FOOTBALL RESULTS Saturday 20 September 2014 Fugees 3 Crystal Rangers 3 G Ellick, C Thomas, S Henry (2) C Thomas Shortie (OG) Rovers 2 Harts 1 R Benjamin, S Stroud D Caesar (OG) Sunday 21 September 2014 Wirebirds 9 Bellboys 2 A Buckley, J Thomas (2) S Grobler, Leroy Caswell J George (4) S Scipio (2) MoM: Jason George Raiders 4 Basil Read 1 D Stevens, W Yon, D Lukhanyo C Phillips (2) MoM: Greg Phillips FOOTBALL FIXTURES Saturday 27 September 2014 - organisers, Fugees 1.30pm Raiders Rovers 3.30pm Wirebirds Crystal Rangers Sunday 28 September 2014 - organisers, Harts 1.30pm Basil Read Axis 3.30pm Chop Shop Boys Bellboys FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLES continued from back page champions with an unassailable fi ve point lead Division 1 and at last some sustained Harts’ pressure. and a game left to play. For fans of St Helena P W L D GF GA GD Pts However, Rovers have an experienced defence football there can be little dispute that Rov- Rovers 12 11 0 1 53 8 45 34 and they remained calm and solid. ers are the best team in our league. They are Harts 12 9 1 2 46 12 34 29 Smelling the Silvo on the trophy, Rico Ben- strong in every position with a fearsome wolf Basil Read 12 7 5 0 34 24 10 21 jamin decided 2-1 was enough and dropped pack front six in attack. Their desire to win is Raiders 12 5 3 4 31 17 14 19 into the backline to help protect the lead. With second to none. Axis 11 3 5 3 14 28 Ͳ14 12 15 mins to go, Rovers brought on their latest “I’m over the moon now,” said Rico Benjamin Division 2 starlet, Ronan Legg for his senior debut. Quite afterwards, “we took back what we deserve P W L D GF GA GD Pts clearly one to watch as the youngster showed this year. We have a brilliant team and had a Wirebirds 12 5 3 4 46 26 20 19 poise and confi dence in his short time on the brilliant season.” He went on to say this is the Fugees 12 3 6 3 20 28 Ͳ812 pitch, embarrassing more senior opponents best Rovers team he has played in. Bellboys 12 2 7 3 13 46 Ͳ33 9 with his trickery. It is hard to see who can stop Rovers winning Chop Shop 11 2 8 1 21 46 Ͳ25 7 The fi nal whistle was met with loud cheering the double as the knockout competition looms, C Rangers 12 0 9 3 20 63 Ͳ43 3 from the ever faithful Rovers’ support. With a although Raiders will not want to surrender game still to play, unbeaten Rovers are now their title too easily. FOOTBALL HOT SHOTS

Player Team Total JasonGeorge Wirebirds 21 MichaelWilliams Harts 15 DoniLukhanyo BasilRead 14 KevinHudson Harts 13 RicoBenjamin Rovers 12 RossO'Dean Rovers 12 AaronThomas Rovers 9 ShaneStroud Harts 9 DamienStevens Raiders 8 JamieThomas Wirebirds 8 CodyThomas CRangers 7 GregColeman Wirebirds 6 GregPhillips Raiders 6 JordanYon Fugees 6 RicardoWilliams ChopShop 6 ClaytonBenjamin Rovers 5 LeroyCaswell Bellboys 5 ScottCrowie Axis 5 ScottHenry CRangers 5 ChrisOwen Raiders 4 JaceWilliams Fugees 4 JuanJoshua Axis 4 TshepoTlhabakwe BasilRead 4 TylerBenjamin Rovers 4 AlonzoHenry Raiders 3 GaryBenjamin Rovers 3 KyleShoesmith Bellboys 3 LiamYon Fugees 3 Rovers’ Ross O’Dean taking ShaneClifford Rovers 3 on Harts’ Tyrel Ellick League & hotshots table produced by The Sentinel. Results & fi xtures provided by SHFA 36 www.sams.sh Thursday 25 September 2014 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA UNBEATEN ROVERS CRUISE TO LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Harts Fail to Test Rico and Co Rovers 2 - 1 Harts Sun 20 September 2014 - Match Report Darrin Henry, SAMS An own goal summed up a disappointing Harts performance on Saturday, as they were easily beat- en 2-1 by a dominant Rovers team who walked away with the three points that secured them the 2014 league title. Once again, in a big game, Harts elected to play their star striker out of position, deploying Mike-e Williams in a deep midfi eld role, presumably as cover for the suspended Carlyn Yon. But it was a move that, as in previous seasons, back-fi red. Harts lacked attacking threat in the fi rst half. “I thought in the fi rst half they didn’t have much at all, we were just relaxing” said Rovers defender,

Rovers’ Tyler Benjamin competing against Harts’ Mike-e Williams Gary Benjamin. “Except for the last 15 - 20 minutes, they showed up, but I guess it was too late by then.” In complete contrast, Rovers’ inspirational front man, Rico Benjamin led their attack superbly, did the damage, then in the latter stages moved to occupy a position in defence to close the game out. It took 17 minutes for Rovers to exploit Harts’ slow start to the game. The marauding Aaron Thomas tore down the left side and into the box. His cross caused panic and eventually popped up at the far post for an alert R Benjamin to nod in for 1-0. Harts were stirred by going a goal down, and showed glimpses of promise. But, not enough. A few minutes later a raking shot from R Benjamin from outside the box showed Rovers were still hungry for more. Keeper, Damien O’Bey dealt with it well, but he would be the busier of the two stoppers. On the half hour mark Harts were level. Rovers were undone by a classic, but rare, series of incisive Harts passes that started from midfi eld and cut the defence apart. Kevin Hudson latched onto the fi nal ball and fi red in at close range. His shot was parried, but straight into the path of fellow front man, Shane Stroud, who tucked the rebound away at the second time of asking. Score, 1-1 and the promise of game on. With less the fi ve minutes to half time Rovers won two corners in quick succession. From the second, Ross O’Dean blasted wide from inside a crowded penalty box when it seemed certain he would score. With just a minute of the half remaining the winning goal – an own goal. Rovers’ midfi elder, Clayton Benjamin measured a peach of a pass for R Benjamin to chase. Under pressure, Harts’ centre half, Dion Caesar sliced his attempted clearance over the head of his advancing keeper and into the net. Rovers celebrated, Harts’ heads dropped. Half-time arrived 2-1 to Rovers. Captain, Rico Benjamin, celebrating Mike-e Williams was returned to his more familiar front line position in the second an early Rovers lead on Saturday half, adding some bite to their attack continued inside