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Acting Chief of Police to be in charge for foreseeable future 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 3 OPINION YOUR LETTERS YOUR LETTERS

Dear Editor, there is no real future other than event was “Building for the manifests of the RMS St Helena I would like to thank all those on to leave ...and Covid has stopped Future.” This was chosen to and other ships, where I saw lists the island who were helped me SENTINEL I have been giving thought as that. enable participants to showcase of goods from contraceptives during my two stays, as they all why the island has suddenly seen The resulting anger and their proposals for the building to gravestones and everything in some way contributed to the COMMENT an increase in vandalism and frustration and lack of direction on the Prevention is Better than between that was needed to be creation of WEHD. Donna Crowie, SAMS while not condoning the actions is taken out on (mainly) Cure role that has been central to imported. I feel it appropriate to dedicate of the young people involved, government property but how Environmental Health for almost The theme this year is: the event this year to the memory Do you still have a fear about maybe we should put ourselves in else can a young person assert 200 years, as well as providing an Environmental Health, A Key of my Senior Medical Officer, Covid-19 coming to the island? their shoes. their place in the world and what opportunity to raise awareness of Public Health Intervention In Dr Peter Summers FRCS, who But do you also still feel that you These young people have example are the government the particular role in improving the Disease Pandemic Prevention. was a great support to me and need a vacation, or just a break grown up with the promise of an setting, destroying the places they condition of housing, something Although rather wordy, this is a firm advocate for the role of from it all? airport that was going to change can go like, Ruperts Beach. Who I was acutely aware of following particularly fitting as the world Environmental Health. Peter I bet most of us feel this way at St Helena forever. Throughout are the vandals, the youngster the 1985 House Condition Survey faces the Covid-19 pandemic. sadly died on September 16 aged the moment. I was thinking that even though their time in education they tagging the Castle wall or those on the Island and then observing A profession established to 86 at his home in Kerikeri in New South Africa will be opening soon have been told that there would desecrating the islands culture the improvements in 2002. eliminate Cholera outbreaks Zealand. His obituary stated that for international flights, and even be more opportunities for them and our children’s heritage? A further purpose of WEHD was in 1800s Britain is well placed ... “In his long and interesting though we are getting the UK to work and travel and to build to raise awareness of the United to tackle the current outbreak. medical career, the Island of charter flights coming in, I still their lives here when the airport Yours sincerely Nations Millennium Development Working in the background and St. Helena, remains his most feel it’s still safer to stay here at opened. The islands limited Catherine Turner Goals, now replaced by the never receiving anything like rewarding time”. the moment. resources for education have been Jamestown Sustainable Development Goals. the status of our clinical health But that doesn’t mean we can’t (understandably) targeted at From a personal perspective colleagues, environmental health Les Milne get that vacation. producing a generation of young my ideas on sustainability and has a key role in protecting and FCIEH CEnvH There are so many ways you can people ready help the island move particularly our interdependence improving the health of the UK have a vacation/staycation on the Dear Editor, island. forward. Subjects like art and were born out of my port community and avoiding the need All the places that tourists use music have been poorly funded health duties and checking the for costly medical interventions. and love when they visit are compared to those subjects that It is good to see that St Helena currently empty and I bet places would aid tourism and leisure. The actively participates in so many like Blue Lantern and Farm Lodge message to those less academic world and international days, would be able to help you out. or more artistic children is that but your readers are probably But for those who want to be their skills and talents are not as unaware that a forthcoming more adventurous, or to go further worthy as IT, maths and English. world day has its origins in St August off the beaten track (but to still The youth club established for the Helena. September 26 is now stay indoors) then Rock Mount, development of art, drama and celebrated across the globe as Rock Rose House and Blue Hill World Environmental Health Day 2020 Community Centre are all good music has more or less closed due Births Deaths places. You could even have a to lack of funding. There is not (WEHD). I had the privilege of camping adventure somewhere like a single play area in Jamestown proposing such a day in a report to the International Federation register Name: Malakai Elliott Dave Hercules Name: Robert James Green Lemon Valley (if you want to be by for children – How valued do you Born: 10/08/2020 Died: 01/08/2020 Age: 67 the sea) or Thompson’s Wood (for think our young people feel? of Environmental Health (IFEH) a more mountainous camping trip). What will happen to the young which accepted the proposal Name: Parker Anthony Coleman Name: James Frederick Piek I know the weather hasn’t been people involved, a criminal record and the now annual event was Born: 16/08/2020 Died: 14/08/2020 Age: 75 the best – it does seem to be a to blight the rest of their lives or inaugurated in 2011, gaining really rough winter – but we are greater recognition each year. Name: Lennox Leona Williams-Legg Name: Wavell Hercules Arthur Thomas lucky that we are still free from would this be a legitimate reason The idea for such a year came to Born: 25/08/2020 Died: 18/08/2020 Age: 75 this pandemic (even if we are not to use restorative justice? free in mind, as we think about The reality for our teenagers me from my experience of working family and friends overseas who is, that despite being pushed in Environmental Health on the are in the middle of it all). to take tourism and related island from 1983-86 and again But we can still go to work, kids subjects at school and despite all in 2002, as well as maintaining SHG disbands IEG, introduces new command can still go to school, we can still the promises they have grown contact with friends. On the island go in the shop and get what we up with... it has not happened. I saw how awareness raising and structure for Covid-19 need, go for a stroll, go to the gym, Worse, their horizons have campaigning could be achieved Andrew Turner, SAMS party on the weekends and still become more limited not less. on minimal budgets by linking have that close-to-home vacation. onto global campaigns. A notable by the Emergency Planning be supported by Bronze There are very few scholarships HG has changed its command Today be thankful and think how one that I recall was World Blood S Department) will report directly Commanders, who will be rich you are. for university and those available structure for its response to the Donor Day, when colleagues in to Executive Council on strategic responsible for the operational Your family is priceless, your time are only in subjects with a direct Covid-19 pandemic. the Public Health Department or political issues. side of the response. is gold and your health is wealth. benefit to the island i.e. tourism, The change follows a review would use the day to recruit more Tactical decisions will be carried For more on this new command IT, engineering not art, music etc. by the Emergency Planning donors. This encouraged me out by Silver Commanders. These structure, how it compares to For young people especially the Department. to develop the idea of a similar decisions will be in areas including the IEG and why the change was South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., more creative ones there are no In the new structure, Executive day to gain recognition for the command support, health made, listen to SAMS Radio 1 at The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, real outlets for their talents and Council will replace the Incident work of Environmental Health management, communications, 1pm this Sunday for an interview Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic little to do except hang around. Executive Group (IEG) with a professionals around the world. the economy, business continuity with SHG officials about these Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 Jobs are scarce and do not pay different structure. The theme for the inaugural and resources. topics and SHG’s Covid-19 E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh enough to pay rent or buy a house, A Gold Commander (supported Each of these areas will response overall. 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS Stranded Tristanians on their way home Chief of Police departed on last week’s flight Andrew Turner, SAMS as well as Ovenstone’s Craig return to Tristan at the end Acting Chief of Police in charge for foreseeable future The MFV Edinburgh departed Bergh and nurse Kumi Joubert. of June on the Edinburgh, but Cape Town for Tristan on the The ship is also taking three unfortunately a positive Covid-19 Emma Weaver & Donna Crowie, SAMS weekend with Tristanians who dogs to the island. test meant none of them were he St Helena Police on the foreseeable future. Sentinel at the beginning of August have for months been stranded in This departure of the Edinburgh allowed to embark. T Facebook last week posted that “We can confirm that David had requested information from Cape Town. came as a relief for the passengers, Instead, they had to return to Chief of Police David Lynch had Price is acting Chief of Police and SHG about whether a new Chief The passengers on board are as most of them had been stranded quarantine in Tristan House to departed the island on the Friday, this arrangement will be in place of Police, or an interim Chief of islanders Conrad Glass, Sharon in Cape Town for three months await a later voyage. Sept. 18 charter flight. while the Senior Management Police, was being sought/named. Glass, Warren Glass, Sheila Glass, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Sentinel enquired with SHG, review which is part of Phase “We do not comment on issues Randal Repetto and Joan Repetto, They were originally due to who said that the Police Service is One of the Fit for the Future relating to individual’s terms and now under management of Acting Programme is undertaken,” the conditions,” was the response at Chief of Police David Price. SHG Press Office said. the time. This will be the arrangement for The news comes after The Bradley’s declared unsuitable for children under 10 Governance Brochure “not the final Donna Crowie, SAMS version of governance options” Andrew Turner, SAMS For the first time, a specific with St Helena’s governance and options.” version of a ministerial system recommended ways they could be Instead, SHG said the options and a specific version of a revised overcome. outlined in the brochure were still committee system have appeared The options were drawn up by the subject to change. before the public. Governance Commission, which was “Feedback from the ongoing However, in response to a Sentinel handpicked by Governor Dr Philip public engagement will inform the enquiry, SHG said the specific Rushbrook and was comprised options that will be put forward to versions outlined are not actually of SURE CE Christine Thomas; Legislative Council,” the SHG Press the versions that the public will be Solomon’s General Manager of Office said. ‘polled’ on in October. Mercantile Martin Henry; PAC It is therefore still unclear exactly Chairman Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell; So what happens now? what version of a ministerial Judicial Services Officer Belinda Only two public engagement system, and what version of a Piek; and St Helena Independent sessions remain on this topic– revised committee system, will be editor Vince Thompson. Two at Half Tree Hollow Community But some parents, who already [wasn’t] thought through, linked to October’s consultative unnamed “youth members” also Centre on Thursday, Sept. 24 and at Children under 10 years of quarantined with their kids at whether certain types of people poll. served as part of the Commission. Silver Hill Bar on Monday, Sept. 28 age can no longer quarantine at Bradley’s, aren’t happy that could be accommodated. There (both start at 7pm). Bradley’s quarantine facility. action wasn’t taken sooner to was nothing with regards to What did we know before the Why was the brochure published? It is then likely that in just a few This is after a risk assessment address the needs of parents and supplies, equipment to help brochure? A four-page brochure released weeks’ time, the non-binding by the Children & Adults Social children in quarantine. with the care of my son (who is Only a few weeks likely remain by SHG Monday, Sept. 21 outlined consultative poll will take place to Care Directorate. One new mother, who not your average child), e.g .cot, before a poll is taken to “advise” the a specific version of a ministerial advise officials about which new The Directorate said “quarantine quarantined with a child under bath[...] government on what new system of system and a specific version of system to implement. at home or in a property within the the age of one, spoke out via “I made the suggestion to governance to adopt for St Helena. a revised committee system; and SAMS Radio 1 interviews have community is more appropriate social media. be quarantined in an empty But so far, only a broad variety of compared them with the current heard that officials want a new for children under the age of 10,” “I arrived back home in June house that was available[...] The ideas and options for each of the system. system in place in time for next according to an SHG press release this year,” she said. “Before I left amount of time we begged and two systems had been presented. This was the first time that one year’s general election. last week. Joburg I was told I was required pleaded to be moved, every time These were contained within specific version of each proposed However, the public at recent The new measures came into to be quarantined at Bradley’s for there was a response it would the Governance Commission new system had been presented. public engagement sessions has effect for last week’s charter flight. 2 weeks. Fair enough! be ‘Quarantining at Bradley’s is Report, which outlined a variety of It was unclear which department requested more time to understand Four people are now in isolation in “I travelled home with my compulsory.’ possibilities for how each proposed within SHG wrote/published the and assess the options. private accommodation in Alarm 10-month-old son, and at that age “My point is why now are system (ministerial or revised brochure, and the brochure did not But the Governance Commission Forest, due to the new measures. he was beginning to move around there arrangements in place committee) might function. state why the versions listed were members (undertaking the public SHG said the new restriction and there was no place for him to accommodate people with The report was published in chosen to be outlined nor whether engagement) said it is unlikely the from children 10 or younger using to do so; it was annoying having children?[...] During my time at August and followed on from two they were the final options to be poll would be delayed. Bradley’s “is part of an ongoing to restrict him every five seconds Bradley’s there was a new born visits from constitutional expert polled on in October. This is because, they said, October process for St Helena in dealing because of living facilities. baby, my 10 month old son and a Dr Jeremy Sarkin who, at the Upon a Sentinel enquiry, however, was a deadline for the consultative with the Covid-19 situation as it “At that point it seemed like toddler so just imagine the living instigation of the Governor, wrote SHG said the options outlined were poll that “the Governor, FCO and evolves.” quarantining at Bradley’s difficulties.” two reports highlighting the issues “not the final version of governance DfID aspire to.” 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS January resulted in the Director “This is something we suspected clause.” Fishermen’s Association AGM: New of Public Health openly telling right from the onset, and hence we “We know that there are the SHCFA that he was pleasantly were not willing to give support currently six local vessels who committee and passionate chairman’s report surprised with the result of the until we thoroughly understood have expressed an interest in meeting, as it turned out that both what this would mean for inshore joining the Co-Op and nine who Andrew Turner, SAMS parties were completely aligned in operators and our offshore fish remain unwilling or uncertain at our concerns with what SHG was stocks,” he said. “It has now been this stage,” the Chairperson said. The St Helena Commercial was the main feature of the SHG’s preferred bidder) before proposing.” placed in writing that the inshore “The Co-Op has been recently Fishermen’s Association held its meeting. things spiralled out of control, He also said the interim measure vessels will continue to focus described as weak by an SHG AGM Wednesday evening, Sept. “This has been the easiest the situation could have been had created financial hardship for mainly on the local market.” Officer; he has informed us that 16. report I have compiled during rescued.” many of the local fishermen. He said the original proposal the “must first offer” clause is The meeting was attended by my three years as chairperson, He also said that it was “not the “It is acknowledged that the from PQ Trading was based on now being considered. local fishermen and their families. simply because the year has been worst idea” for St Helena to have interim measure is not ideal, and fishing unlimited quantities of “I suspect this is to try and ensure The new committee is Waylon dominated by three topics – a state-run fishing plant, in order as we warned in October of last year Yellowfin tuna. the Co-Op gets the throughput of Thomas (returning for another namely, the winding up of the St to help protect St Helena’s Marine and have done continually since, “[But] the investor has verbally fish it needs even if all fishermen term as Chair); Rico Benjamin Helena Fisheries Corporation; the Protected Area (MPA). the local market simply doesn’t stated that everything changed in do not join – again removing our (Vice-Chair); Peter Benjamin interim measure that followed; “Given that we are an IUCN CAT 6 have a large enough consumer January of this year, when they choice from the matter.” (Boat Owner’s Rep); Michael Sim and SHG’s preferred bidder (sustainable use) MPA, it is not the base from which all commercial had to fine-tune their proposal The Chairperson put the majority (Fishermen’s Rep); Alan Nicolls for fisheries, PQ Trading SH,” worst idea to have a government vessels can be supported,” he to enable it to progress within the of problems the SHCFA faced (Treasurer); and Julie Thomas Chairperson Waylon Thomas said run a viable processing plant, to said. “This has resulted in total confines of the introduced Total throughout the past year, with (Secretary and Communications before going into detail about act as big brother to the rest of shut down for some businesses Allowable Catches (TACs),” he SHG and the investment process, Officer). each of the three topics. the sector and oversee sustainable and extreme restrictions on some. said. down to poor communication. Outgoing member Beth Taylor, practices,” he said. Executive Council preferred for The report restated the existent “Communication continues to previously the Secretary/ SHFC closure market forces to dictate during concern that the TAC for Bigeye be a problem for this proposal and Communications Officer, resigned “Some would say that St Helena Interim measures this interim period – this quite tuna – the more vulnerable and the process which has carried it – from the committee prior to the Fisheries Corporation’s (SHFC) After the closure of the SHFC, frankly is the result.” data-deficient species – is now with almost every attempt to have election. conclusion was an inevitable SHG presented fishermen with set at an exploratory rate of 600t. a full, round-the-table meeting The St Helena National Trust one,” the Chairperson said. “A an ‘alternative business model’ PQ Trading “This figure[...] goes completely with SHG officials and elected released a statement about the factory haemorrhaging finances produced by the SHG Fisheries The Chairperson began this against the scientific advice members being rejected by SHG,” resignation: at an escalating rate was doomed Task Group. section of the report with a strong contained within the CEFAS he said. “There is still a lot which “The Trust recognises that to fail.” The Chairperson said the statement about why the SHCFA’s advisory tuna assessment report remains unknown/unclear and it conflict of interest allegations However, he was extremely business model, and how it was own proposals for taking over the received earlier this year,” the is apparent that things continue exist and we are responding pro- critical of SHG’s handling of the created, both proved to be flawed island’s fishing sector was likely Chairperson said. “We have now to change shape behind closed actively to ensure that our work closure. He said that a number – for instance, he said not a single ignored. been told by SHG however that the doors.” and concerns are not undermined of statements and assumptions fisherman or SHFC staff member “It came as no surprise that 600t allocation is largely because When concluding his report, the by those allegations. The Trust made by SHG when justifying the was on the task group that created we were rejected,” he said. “[An of what was contained within PQ Chairperson spoke passionately is keen to improve our working closure were incorrect. the plan. ESH employee] at the time and a Trading’s proposal.” about the issues the fishermen relationships with all marine “SHG for example labelled the “Therefore it was no surprise member of the IEG[…] informed The report then moved on to the were facing and promised that the stakeholders and so by adding Corporation as operating under that when we were able to view us in no uncertain terms that £500k grant – which the SHCFA SHCFA would continue to fight on a little separation between our a broken business model, and the draft, it resulted in 10 pages SHG would ‘never support a local said was originally a loan – that behalf of the local fishermen. organisations we can ensure that even went as far as accusing them of recommendations from this proposal because they believed SHG is using to refurbish the “Never in my almost three both organisations will have a publically of not trying to remedy committee, submitted to address we did not possess the necessary former SHFC factory in Rupert’s decades of participation have I stronger voice when it comes to their stricken status,” he said. blatant problems within the expertise.’” for PQ Trading. witnessed the level of despondency raising conservation concerns.” “This I can assure you was not model,” he said. The Chairman’s Report then “We are told that the change etched on the faces of people Meanwhile, new faces joined the correct.” The Chairperson’s report also went on to piece together all from loan to grant came about who support their families from committee. The Chairperson said that the criticised SHG for failing to accept information the SHCFA has been because of the restrictions being the fish that they catch,” he “It is pleasing to note that we were SHCFA committee was surprised an offer from the SHCFA to have able to find about the entity SHG applied by the adoption of TACs said. “Communication is key to able to attract some new members at the amount of public support one of its members sit on the task on Feb. 28 did choose as the for the zone,” the report said. “A building trust in any venture and to our association and some new the SHFC had even after its group in order to help SHG find a preferred investor for fisheries – business thinking that they could the lack thereof in the PQ Trading faces to our committee,” the closure. better solution. He also criticised PQ Trading. fish virtually unlimited would be venture has meant that there is Communications Officer said after “We as your committee have the eventual model SHG put into “PQ Trading SH is just a subsidiary in position to comfortably pay little trust at this stage. the meeting. “The newcomers to been surprised at the support place, saying that many of the of a larger parent company, PQ back a loan, whilst one fishing “I will admit that there have our committee are all actively that the SHFC still has from the recommendations from decision Trading SA,” the Chairperson within restrictions would find it been periods throughout the year involved in the fishing industry, public,” he said. “It is believed makers did not comply with the said. “We have tried on a number more difficult – at least this was when I thought that we would not but more importantly both Rico by many that [the SHFC] simply law. of occasions to find out more the rationale I suspect.” have enough support to continue and Michael are representatives were not given the backing they “It became clear that some of our about the parent company, who is The report then talked about this association’s proud existence of the younger generation joining needed from SHG to help fix the decision makers are not actually in fact contributing £500k to the the number of fishermen and like the SHFC, we too would our industry. This is indeed an problems which plagued their familiar with all legislation St Helena project. These verbal interested in joining PQ Trading’s slip into oblivion. This I’m glad exciting time for the SHCFA and operation. It is felt that if an all- pertaining to the fisheries sector, and written attempts have failed proposed Co-Op; and about to say has not come to past and we look forward to a productive inclusive effort had been made as recommendations were being to produce any answers at this SHG’s announcement that all we will live to fight another day year ahead.” to support the SHFC (similar to made that simply did not comply stage.” commercial fishermen would – considering what we have Other than the committee the financial, logistical and legal with the law,” he said. “A meeting He noted that the PQ proposal have to offer their catches to PQ been through, I’d say this says elections, the Chairman’s report support currently being given to with a Public Health delegation in was focused on seamount fishing. by introduction of a “must offer something for our resolve.” 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 9 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS ExCo approves tender process for new SHG says Public Service Association telecoms provider revived and going strong Andrew Turner, SAMS agreement would be expected to be pursue another licence, on a Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS Executive Council (ExCo) signed six months after the end of monopoly basis, as the CE said only Service Association. • To unite all public servants in St has agreed for SHG carry out the procurement process. a monopoly license was viable. The St Helena Public Service The association was similar Helena in a common association a tender process to find a “Executive Council Members One major consideration in the Association – “a voice for SHG to a worker’s union, serving all • To, as a representative body, company or companies to provide were keen to engage a partner/s procurement process is assumingly employees” – was formally adopted members of the public service be consulted by the St Helena telecommunications for the Island. that will maximise the benefits of network and infrastructure costs, as in April 2005. It was active for a but only finding success through Government on pay and conditions Sure SA Ltd’s monopoly licence the subsea cable and the funding the Telecommunications Ordinance period, and then fell away through membership. of service for all members with SHG ends Dec. 31, 2022. from the EU,” SHG said in a press and SHG’s licence agreement lack of interest from employees. At the first Annual General Meeting • To ensure that employment law SHG “tested the market” earlier release. “Through this procurement with SURE seem to require SHG Members in the community in January 2006 all prospective and human rights are properly this year for new service providers, exercise, SHG is therefore seeking to pay for the entire network thought it had been disbanded, so members had opportunity to vote reflected in the way members are and will now start a procurement to secure a provider/s that delivers infrastructure and assets (including The Sentinel checked with SHG. for the Executive Committee. The handled at work process and request proposals. the promises of the Digital Strategy equipment, plant, apparatus and Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey first President was Keith Brinsden. • To examine, promote and SHG indicated that the and longer term economic and buildings) should Sure’s licence not responded that she was “informed” The constitution provided comment on any and all legislation procurement process would begin at social development for the Island.” be renewed. that since 2015, “there is a for the association to operate and regulations affecting the the end of October and would finish Sure SA Ltd a few months back thriving Employee Representative independently of government and association and or its members, in early 2021. The resulting licence made it clear that they would Committee which meets regularly to fund itself through membership both as employees within the public and is well attended. This fees and fundraising activities. It service and as citizens of St Helena committee is chaired by Mr Alan was designed to aid, assist and • To support members in times of Idea to ease traffic outside the Bennett and has representatives promote the welfare and wellbeing distress and trouble from all directorates.” of the membership. • To represent, if requested, For instance, an employee might members facing disciplinary action hospital meets opposition Formation and goals of the not be happy with a change in their • To regulate relations and Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS original association employment Terms & Conditions. settle disputes between members Heads of departments in SHG, The employee, as a member of and other workers by amicable An idea to alleviate traffic initially in consultation with the the association, can raise these agreements whenever possible congestion outside the General Chief Secretary, formed the original concerns through the association. • To ensure that all members Hospital has been met with employee association for the St The association will represent the are aware of matters affecting the opposition. Helena public service. In July 2002 a employee and discuss the matter association The Highways Authority had draft constitution was produced for with the employee’s department, or • Generally to aid, assist and hoped to free up some of the parking what was then called the St Helena at a higher level if necessary. promote the welfare and wellbeing spaces in front of the hospital, Civil Service Association but was The aims and objectives of the of all members of the association. therefore alleviating the significant later renamed the St Helena Public association were: parking and traffic congestion issues in the area. The Sentinel reported in June about the limited parking spaces near the Fisheries MOU working group: Update on hospital. Near misses are frequent when manoeuvring in the area, and officers’ membership there have been reports about the being vandalised while parked over from the hospital parking). Emma Weaver, SAMS ambulance on occasion not having directly outside the hospital, and so But the opposition does not mean a clear path in an emergency. they said they would worry about that the idea to ease congestion at over St Helena’s fishing industry] This information was received Their idea was to fix these issues further vandalism if their cars were the hospital has been brought to a After a follow-up email from comprises: after SHG’s Sept. 9 refusal to by creating a day park for the further away. halt. The Sentinel, SHG after two weeks • The councillors who sit on the provide names of public officials hospital staff who currently use the Those who would use the day park “We will continue to explore the responded with the names of three EDC before first knowing “the context hospital parking on a daily basis. were also concerned about rocks Quarry issue, but this will depend public office-holders in St Helena. • SHG Chief Economist Nicole for your request” or having “sight By hospital staff using separate potentially falling from the hillside on how we can manage traffic The names were to appear within Shamier of the article.” parking from 8:30am-5:30pm above the Quarry area. Currently, movement between the Tanks basic information supplied by • Environment & Natural Resources The Sentinel that day responded daily, approximately 20 parking many motorists already put their and Drummond Hay Square,” councillors, within the article Director Darren Duncan that it was a public right – outlined spaces could be freed up for use by vehicles at potential risk when Cllr Russell Yon of the Highways “Memorandum of Understanding • Head of Finance Services in UK law, the Nolan Principles and visitors and outpatients. trying to find parking spaces – as Authority told The Sentinel. “And for fisheries” on page 6 of the Sept. • Crown Counsel (Commercial) various SHG texts – that people But the idea has been met with they go to Maldivia Road, where we were also awaiting some parts 10 Sentinel. • Marine Counsel” have access to basic information opposition. it is said there is notable potential arriving for the Roads Division’s The article read: The Sentinel can now confirm the about public officials and offices. Those who would be asked to use for rocks falling. Some residents JCB to carry out some of the access “Cllr Henry said the working group public officials in the missing posts: It was after a further follow- the day park voiced opposition due have also been complaining about work to the Quarry. [councillors, legal representatives Head of Finance Services – Connie up email this week that SHG on to concerns about vandalism and congestion now on this road, and “Seriously, I do believe that we and SHG officials who are preparing Stevens; Tuesday, Sept. 22 released the rockfalls. also on New Bridge Road where need a collaborative approach to a Memorandum of Understanding Crown Counsel (Commercial) – names. Apparently some staff already vehicles are often double parked (at this ever-increasing problem.” between SHG and PQ Trading, Richard Holland; and have experienced their vehicles least some of this linked to spill- SHG’s preferred bidder for taking Marine Counsel – Aldhelm Garner. 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 11 ST HELENA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS By air and sea Donna Crowie, SAMS PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Climate Change leading to increased After a smooth landing of the Titan Airways charter flight REVISED MAP OF ST HELENA NOW ON SALE natural disasters last Wednesday afternoon, 45 A revised map of St Helena, to replace the Ordnance Survey Andrew Turner, SAMS passengers disembarked as map previously produced in 1990, will be available for sale arrivals with an additional eight to the public from the Post & Customer Services If you tune into SAMS’ BBC so will we be looking at similar the film. “Only now do I realise staying overnight, in transit. incidents? just how lucky I’ve been – many Centre from Monday, 28 September 2020. radio feed, you will no doubt have Only 40 are now isolated at heard about the natural disasters It certainly seems the southern of these wonders seem set to Bradley’s for the mandatory 14 Prices of the maps are as follows: hemisphere is also likely to see its disappear forever.” • 1:25000 map £10 each striking the northern hemisphere days. Four people are in isolation over its summer. fair share of natural disasters once But have the Covid-19 lockdowns • 1:10000 maps (made up of four sections) in private accommodation in Over 110 wildfires were last summer comes along. Already, had as much positive impact in Alarm Forest due to the new £30 (not sold separately). week burning in the United Australia last summer was hit by reversing climate change as we’d measures regarding children, and The map can also be viewed digitally on the SHG website at: States; hurricanes have left a some of the worst wildfires the hoped? one person is isolated within a www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-information/. trail of destruction through nation has ever seen and locally Unfortunately, a report has separate property, “for different Any enquiries can be directed to either the Assistant Customer the Caribbean; and the state we’ve already experienced severe shown that even though Covid-19 reasons including medical,” SHG Services Manager, Alan Bennett, or Postal Officer, Naomi of California earlier this year droughts every three years in the lockdowns dented humanity’s told The Sentinel. Young, on tel: 22008 or via email: alan.bennett@sainthelena. suffered a heat wave that set new past decade as a result of a lack of output in terms of greenhouse Meanwhile, the MV Helena gov.sh or [email protected]. hottest-temperature records. rain fall. gasses and other pollutants, the this week offloaded cargo from SHG The above only scratches the Of course some aspects of the effects of climate change are Ascension before returning to 23 September 2020 surface of the extreme and climate crisis don’t depend still all too prevalent. The United Cape Town from St Helena. record-breaking weather this on summer or winter. In a in Science report was written year being experienced across the new documentary, Sir David by experts from organisations globe. Attenborough gives strong including the UN and the World Communications and getting SHG information “[Climate change is] ‘loading warnings about the number of Meteorological Organization the dice’ toward more extreme species whose existence is being (WMO) and gives an insight into out to families without internet floods, heat waves, droughts, threatened by mankind. the state of the global climate. Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS and hurricanes,” Michael Mann, Of the estimated 8 million The report shows that during a climatologist and director of species on Earth, 1 million are global lockdowns daily levels of One of the notice boards still alternative options for people to the Earth System Science Centre now threatened with extinction. greenhouse gas emissions fell by existent near The Castle. access information if they don’t at Pennsylvania State University, And already, vertebrate animals 17% in April 2020 compared with have access to the internet,” told The Verge. (birds, mammals, reptiles, fish one year earlier. she said. “Hard copies of key Whether it be heat waves, and amphibians) have declined However, as the world has eased documents of national importance wildfires or hurricanes the 60% since 1970. lockdowns, emissions have risen are available in the Public Library. summer brought many natural “Over the course of my life and by June of this year were back “The Library also holds an disasters to the northern half of I’ve encountered some of the within 5% of 2019’s levels. electronic copy of other SHG our planet. Soon it will be our world’s most remarkable species publications on their laptop for turn to move into the summer – of animals,” Sir David says in people to view and hard copies can be printed on request for a small fee. “We do however recognize that Falklands conflict medals sold in when there is public consultation SHG has said it would “not be to the internet and relied on hard on matters of national importance, value for money” to place hard copies. there will be a need to arrange auction for £130,000 Andrew Turner, SAMS copies of all reports in different So over several months The wider distribution of hard copies outlets around the island, for Sentinel talked with SHG about of associated documents/reports A collection of “iconic” people who do not have internet placing hard copies of important and we will ensure that this is Falklands War medals has been access. documents in the Public Library, done.” sold at auction for £130,000. SHG used to regularly place and about informing people of Hard copies of open-session The medals belonged to Captain documents in outlying shops, the documents’ availability. council committee meetings Pettinger, who served as Patrol to ensure communication with Cllr Dr Corinda Essex during meanwhile are available in hard Commander of D (Patrol) the public. Documents were the Legislative Council copy, upon request, from the Company during 11 days of also pinned on notice boards in meeting in August also Clerk of Councils. However, with Photo from Dix operations in and around the Noonan Webb. various districts; but these were stressed the importance of minimum wage just upward of Mount Longdon area on East taken down about five years ago good communications. In her £3 and a one-way taxi from an Falkland. amongst enemy lines prior to the raised will be put to good use in (still existent at The Castle). adjournment debate she said outlying district sometimes as Capt Pettinger was born in assault on Mount Longdon. my retirement.” Members of the public had “inadequate communication is much as £12, some people have Blackburn, Lancashire, and joined “I’m pleased to know that my Elsewhere in the sale, a set of told The Sentinel they were detrimental to the image of SHG.” said that making a journey to the army in 1968, aged 15. medals and the story of how I won Napoleonic War medals awarded disappointed that SHG had Deputy Chief Secretary Gillian Jamestown to collect a hard-copy During the Falklands conflict them are now safely in the hands to four brothers made a combined stopped these hard-copy services, Francis addressed the issue. document could work out very his D company carried out close of a collector,” Capt Pettinger total of £104,780, against a pre- as they still had little or no access “[SHG has now] provided expensive. target reconnaissance in and said. ”The money that they have sale estimate of £58,000. 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 13 INTERNATIONAL NEWS LIFESTYLE & CULTURE South Africa reopens international travel Darwin Plus vertebrate control project SHNT, Contributed – but what about flights to St Helena? project is looking to the public Donna Crowie & Andrew Turner, SAMS for help! Every member of the community has such a large the country through OR Tambo, excited to fly our customers From Oct. 1, South Africa will stake in the outcomes of this King Shaka, or Cape Town beyond South Africa to Botswana, project, to further the betterment reopen its borders to international international airports. Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, travellers. of the island. The project will OR Tambo International Airport Madagascar, Namibia, Zambia, provide the opportunity for This is after the country lowered is the main hub for Southern Zimbabwe, St Helena Island its Covid-19 lockdown level to interested persons to become Africa and is also the airport used and more destinations to be involved through training Level 1. for flights to St Helena. announced soon.” International travel will be events, workshops and active SA Airlink posted on social The Sentinel last week enquired participation (e.g. ‘volunteer allowed “within all countries media: as usual with SA Airlink inside and outside of Africa which trapper’ programme). “Following the announcement management to ascertain what The vertebrate project team is have a low rate of infection,” of the lifting of travel restrictions impact the lifting of the travel according to the South African currently gathering information and as our borders open, our ban will have for St Helena, but is on myna bird roosting sites, government. sunbirds are ready to take to the yet to receive a response. Travellers will be allowed into which usually are trees. Mynas African skies. We are extremely start heading to their roosts at dusk (sunset) and leave their roosts just before dawn (sunrise). Getting all the information you need has Full-colour, PDF copies of The Vertebrate Project team members conducting rabbit surveys. Photos provided. Mynas normally fly to roost in never been easier Sentinel straight to your inbox every high numbers and make quite a Thursday morning The Saint Helena National Trust sites will be narrowed down to lot of noise! And you can see it all in (SHNT) this year was awarded focus on six key areas, three of The project team would greatly Cheaper than the print copies a Darwin Plus-funded project which are pre-determined (Man appreciate being contacted by full colour focused around controlling and Horse, Deadwood Plain and anyone who has knowledge of invasive vertebrates. Millennium Forest) and three of myna roost locations. visit www.sams.sh/membership.html or email [email protected] This project, entitled which are still to be identified. The Trust is excited to deliver “Community Supported The areas will incorporate this essential project with Multispecies control of Invasive three conservation and three community support throughout, Vertebrates on Saint Helena,” agricultural areas, as they both as the wellbeing of St Helena’s aims to further understand face similar threats. environment is everyone’s St Helena Singers the interactions that invasive On top of surveying, the project business. vertebrates such as rats, cats, aims to implement various Any questions or comments And Friends rabbits, and myna birds have with methods of control that are can be directed to either James Fantom (Project Manager) or Invite you to a short concert the native island environment; as specifically tailored to a target well as the impact they have on species; and to measure the effect Denis Leo (Project Officer) on On Saturday October 3rd at 7pm the conservation and agricultural of each implemented control. 22224, or email james.fantom@ efforts across the island. These control methods include rat trust.org.sh or dennis.leo@trust. At the Catholic Church, Upper Jamestown. The project will undertake baiting and live trapping of feral org.sh. cats, rabbits and mynas. Two trap th island-wide monitoring activities To commemorate the 250 birthday of of the targeted vertebrate designs will be tested for rabbits The year’s first Wirebird chick, found Sept. 10 at Woody Ridge. the composer . species in a wide range of and myna birds to determine Ludwig Van Beethoven habitats to determine population effectiveness, and best practice (abundance), island distribution control guidelines will be written Donations to church / CSH welcome and to increase understanding up to cover humane disposal for Further info from: of their behaviours. This will all species. be carried out using a variety of The positive effects of this work [email protected] / 23988 different methods such as camera are hoped to include improvement With thanks to Father David traps, tacking tunnels and of crop yield, further protection observations. for endemic species (in This work follows on from particular the St Helena Plover – previous studies done on- ‘Wirebird’ – as well as plants and island by Wildlife Management invertebrates), and prevention of International in 2008 and INBIMA the spread of invasive vegetation (invasive bird management) in (e.g. wild mango). 2009, which estimated the rabbit A very important part of this population at approximately project, as is evident by the 30,000. title, is that it is supported by Partway through the project, the community, meaning the

14 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 15 SAMS RADIO 1 SCHEDULE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE SAMS Radio 1 First World 102.7 (Jamestown) • 90.5 (High Knoll) • 105.1 (Sunberry) • 105.3 (Blue Hill) Manta Day Streaming live via www.sams.sh/radio.html celebrated Donna Crowie, SAMS 1-4pm: Luke Bennett Bringing you the 5:30-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Andrew Turner 8-8:30pm: Comedy (Just a Minute) BBC FRI. Sept. 25 World 8am-1pm: Saturday Show with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell 3-5pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie (repeat) Service 8-9:30pm: Comedy repeats (Just a Minute) 100.7 (Briars)

SAT. Sept. 26 SAT. information about manta rays in them to develop complex social 88.1 (High Knoll) relation to St Helena. structures. 7am-noon: Sunday Show with Luke Bennett The inaugural World Manta Day “Manta and devil rays are both “Mantas also have a unique was celebrated Thursday, Sept. 17. found in St Helena’s crystal clear spot pattern on their belly – so if 1pm: Interview Hour (Project Manager James Fantom and 102.7 (Blue Hill) Project Officer Denis Leo, about the St Helena National Trust’s new The day was created to celebrate waters, and they are known you’re lucky to see one, try to get invasive vertebrates project; a Governance Commission Review manta rays and to raise awareness collectively as Mobulids - close a photo of this pattern, because discussion; and information about the IEG being disbanded.) of the threats these beautiful, relatives of all sharks and rays. just like the human finger print 3-5pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie (repeat) mysterious ocean giants face. “Mantas are harmless, filter- each pattern is unique and can be The St Helena National Trust used to identify individual manta

SUN. Sept. 27 feeding ocean giants with the 7pm: Anglican Church service with Fr Allan Williams last Thursday released some largest brain of all fish, enabling rays.”

7-10am: Sunrise with Andrew Turner Featured 1-4pm: Luke Bennett this Covid-19 affecting Anglican Church funds 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Cabin Pressure) week Donna Crowie, SAMS

MON. Sept. 28 churches depend on collections Join SAMS Radio 1 presenter and fundraising, but due to Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell from 12:30- 10:30am: Interview Hour repeat (Project Manager James social distancing, no money was 2:30pm every Wednesday and Fantom and Project Officer Denis Leo, about the St Helena streaming into the churches National Trust’s new invasive vertebrates project; a Governance Thursday for his 1548 show. Commission Review talk; and a chat about the IEG’s replacement.) Ferdie’s shows brings listeners during normal weekly services some of the older classics, from and no fundraising could take 5:30-7pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie Sweet Caroline to Put Another Nickel In. place. 7:30-9pm: Eclectic Editions with Paul Gasteen Ferdie also hosts interviews on For instance, Ascension Island’s TUE. Sept. 29 his shows, often with government church (St Mary’s) makes its officials about topical news items. money through the annual 8-11am: Sunrise with Donna Crowie This week, he plans to talk with fellow Governance Commission Ascension Day Fair – raising 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell members about the ongoing governance about £7,000 each time – but this review. couldn’t take place due to social 4-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Luke Bennett He also brings listeners the latest notices and announcements throughout his airtime. distancing. And St Matthew’s Church in 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Cabin Pressure) Longwood is at high risk, with WED. Sept. 30 WED. Local news and notices: funds possibly only lasting to the 7am, 10am, noon, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm, 10pm end of this month. Without further 7-10am: Sunrise with Luke Bennett funds, such churches might have

12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell Covid-19 itself is not on the exception. to close, at least temporarily. island, but the economic impacts The churches are suffering Bishop Dale Bowers on Friday, 5:30-7pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie are very much present for finically, Bishop Dale Bowers told Sept. 18 told SAMS Radio 1 that individuals, the government and SAMS Radio 1 last Friday, because church-goers are encouraged to THU. Sept. 1 THU. organisations. of the closures experienced from speak with their church leaders The Anglican churches of St April 2020. for further information about the Reach us on 22727 or at [email protected] Helena and Ascension are no The Bishop said the Anglican situation and ways to help. 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 17 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Community Book of Restored bell for the Baptist Outreach Chapel at Knollcombes class visits the Week Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS SAMS Public Library Service The bell at Knollcombes Emma Weaver, Baptist Chapel can once again be SAMS & all photos heard from across the hillsides, by the students delighted Pastor Paul Taylor told The Sentinel. The 169-year-old bell had gone silent when it was removed for The bell at restoration. Knollcombes Baptist The Baptist Church on St Helena Chapel, before and has four chapels – Knollcombes, during the restoration Jamestown, Sandy Bay and Head works. O’Wain. Pastor Paul, who with his wife Michelle arrived to the island Dec. 7, 2019, shared a brief history of the church’s built heritage. Knollcombes Chapel has a large, cast bronze bell made in 1851 in The chapel is used regularly Boston, Massachusetts, USA. for mid-week meetings, “and Pastor Paul said the bell originally we hope on occasion to hold a including gaps when he went to rotated, in the stone wall of the combined service there.” the USA to raise funds). Danielle Steel tackles major belfry, by bushings set into the “We must mention the In 1846 the purchase of a political scandal and a power crisis wall. In recent years, because the wonderful help of Dwayne mission house in Jamestown in the White House in her gripping St Helena’s schools resumed bushings were ceased, it was rung Osborne, Chadwin Lawrence, was concluded; this is currently bestseller, Dangerous Games. via a cable attached to the clapper Steven Brooks and Simeon Stroud, the Baptist Manse, which dates three weeks ago. TV journalist Alix Phillips is As the island remains free of on the inside of the bell. On one with the engineering work kindly to approximately the 1820s. always willing to put herself on done by Melvyn Thomas,” Pastor Covid-19, classes are taking place the frontline for her job. All that occasion the clapper, due to wear, Apparently early church meetings as usual. matters is getting the story. came adrift and fell to the ground. Paul said. “We are grateful for were held there. The Baptist Last Friday, Sept. 18 a Community After a personal tragedy, only “Earlier this year we asked the excellent work carried out by Chapel in Jamestown was erected Outreach engagement class from her beloved mother and daughter someone to go up and see if it is these men.” and opened in 1854. Prince Andrew School visited are allowed to get close. And her feasible to re-attach the clapper,” The Baptist Church on St Helena Pastor Paul said he couldn’t SAMS for an hour-long media cameraman, Ben. Neither of them the Pastor said. “The report was began in the 1840s. Apparently a find an accurate date for crash course. fears death – it’s love that is more not good, as we were informed young man from the island had the Knollcombes Chapel’s The 11 students, aged 11-14, terrifying. that the original shafts that gone to work in the Cape and completion. during their visit learned about to each other while live on air When Alix’s boss suspects a protrude into the bushings in the been converted. He returned to “The chapel is simply put as radio presenting, jingle creation, with Luke. Questions included major political scandal in the wall had corroded right through the island for a visit “and was mid-19th century (mid 1800s),” photography and interviewing. “When did you first move to White House involving the Vice- and that there was a danger greatly stirred for the need for the he said. Photography practice went Prince Andrew School,” “What is President, he sends Alix to uncover that the bell may soon fall to the Gospel on the island.” According to the Baptist Church down well with the students, who different between primary schools the truth. This story could blow ground.” Upon his return to the Cape marriage register, though, learned how to use sports mode and Prince Andrew School,” and the corridors of power wide open, So Pastor Paul and church he shared among his Christian Knollcombes Chapel was in use on a digital camera in order to “What’s your favourite type of and this time Alix is feeling the member Vincent March decided friends the need on the island from 1866. capture movement, and how to music?” heat. works should be undertaken. (as told in St Helena and the Cape The Sandy Bay Chapel was take good close-up shots. “I started Prince Andrew School But when Alix receives some “We felt that whilst we had the of Good Hope, an historical account completed in 1867 and the Head shocking news, she must make scaffolding up and the people of the missionary life of James O’Wain Chapel was completed in SAMS Radio 1 presenter Luke three weeks ago,” one student a decision about where real Bennett led the kids in conducting said. willing to do the job, we should M’Gregor Bertram, 1852). 1918. happiness lies. Those she loves are go ahead and complete,” Pastor As a result, Reverend James In 2008, a rockfall caused their own live interview – they Another student, when asked at risk. asked pre-prepared questions what they’d like to be when Paul said. M’Gregor Bertram arrived to considerable damage to the For someone who was never Four workmen erected St Helena in about 1845. Pastor Baptist Chapel in Jamestown, they’re older, said they’d “like scared, Alix now realizes that the to be a mechanic when I leave scaffolding and removed the bell Taylor said the reverend found rendering the building unsuitable time has come to play some very “four or five converts (those who school.” dangerous games. as a precaution. Once removed, it for church services. An offer from Another student said that as a was found that new bushings and knew about a work of grace in the Salvation Army for hosting hobby, they “enjoy listening to Please reserve by contacting the mountings could be made. their hearts), had been praying services in the Army’s Jamestown rock music.” following:- The restored bell was hoisted for a minister to help with the Hall saved some journeys to The kids also took very well Telephone Number: 22580 to the belfry by block and tackle. work for six months.” country chapels whilst repairs to recording jingles – and very Email: publiclibrary@helanta. The work was completed, and the Reverend Bertram is recorded were carried out, funded via soon listeners will hear a few new co.sh. bell can now be heard once more as St Helena’s first Baptist pastor assistance from charitable voices on SAMS Radio 1. from afar. (July 1845-June 1868, though organisations. 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 19 SCHOOL PAGE TIME OUT INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF Did you know these facts HAPPINESS AT WORK about work? INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY – TUESDAY, This week, Sept. 21 – 27, is the international week of happiness at work. SEPTEMBER 8TH 2020 Everybody wants to be happy. Also at work. We spend a lot of time at work, after all. Plus, when we are happy at work, we are likely to also be happier in the rest of our lives. Happiness at work should be on the list of top priorities of all organisations, big and small, national and international.

Two factory workers are talking. The woman says, “I can make BY HARFORD PRIMARY SCHOOL the boss give me the day off.” The man replies, “And how would you do that?” The woman says, “Just wait and see.” She then hangs upside down from the ceiling. The boss comes in and 1) One percent of U.S. employers allow says, “What are you doing?” The woman replies, “I’m a light employees to take naps during working hours. 2) A typist’s fingers travel 12.6 miles during an This book was chosen, to illustrate the importance of Literacy as a very bulb.” The boss then says, “You’ve been working so much that necessary communication tool for everyday living, using the analogy of you’ve gone crazy. I think you need to take the day off.” The man average workday. 3) People in the U.S. spend at least 1,896 hours the crayons. The day began with an assembly, where the concept of starts to follow her and the boss says, “Where are you going?” Literacy was unpicked. Teacher’s then confidently, dramatized the per year at work. story, ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’, much to the delight of the pupils, to The man says, “I’m going home, too. I can’t work in the dark.” 4) Tuesday is the most productive day of the create the setting for the day. Afterwards, through a range of lessons, week. pupils explored the idea of communication as a necessary element for everyday living, in a fun and engaging manner. The day saw a variety Q: Why did the can crusher quit his job? 5) If you work 40 hours a week from ages Teachers of Harford Primary School acting as crayons from their of outcomes, ranging from creative writing pieces and letter writing to 20-65, you will work just over 90,000 hours in book theme for the day. A: Because it was soda-pressing. Math’s Tally charts, colour wheels, creative pictures and emotion cards! your lifetime. Literacy has traditionally been thought of as reading and A lovely day enjoyed writing. Although these are essential components of by all! literacy, today our understanding of literacy encompasses much more. Alberta Education defines Happy Hour literacy as the ‘ability, confidence and willingness to engage with language to acquire, construct and Tired of bad news? Here’s your communicate meaning in all aspects of daily living’. happy place Neil Buchanan forced to deny he is Banksy after being ‘inundated’ with queries

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In Harford Primary, International Literacy Day was Sudoku celebrated with a Theme Day, centered on the book ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ by Drew Dywalt. ‘The Day the Neil Buchanan, the artist and presenter from Art Crayons Quit’ is about a boy called Duncan, who wanted Attack and Finders Keepers (1990s), has issued a to do some colouring but when he looked inside his statement about the anonymous graffiti artist Banksy crayon box, he found a parcel of letters from his crayons after apparently receiving a slew of messages over the detailing why they decided to quit. Each letter generated weekend. some strong opinions! This week in St Helena’s history Apparently a “conspiracy theory” that identified him as the from sainthelenaisland.info secretive street painter went viral on social media, and Buchanan has now said he is not Banksy. Sept. 21, 1955 (65 years ago): Animal census shows: Cattle, 724; Horses, 29; Donkeys, 1,161; Sheep, 1,218; Headlined ‘Neil Buchanan is NOT Banksy,’ Buchanan’s Goats, 1,861; Pigs, 266; Poultry, 9,200. statement on the home page of his website said: Sept. 22, 1958 (62 years ago): “We have been inundated with enquiries over the The St Helena General Workers Union calls its first Strike (just two months weekend regarding the current social media story. after the Union was formed), at the flax mill in Sandy Bay. Unfortunately this website does not have the Sept. 26, 1964 (56 years ago): infrastructure to answer all these enquiries individually, A helicopter from HMS Protector lands on the Plantation House lawn, however we can confirm that there is no truth in the delivering Governor John Field and taking away the island’s first air mail. rumour whatsoever.”

PAGE 1 20 DIOCESEwww.sams.sh OF SAINT HELENAThursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 21 DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA FAITH MATTERS DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA NOTICE BOARD DIOCESEThe Cathedral OF SAINT Parish of HELENA St Paul The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Sunday 27Theth September Cathedral Par– 2i6shth ofSunday St Paulof the Year Celebrating St Helena’s newest Dive Scholars! 8.00am Eucharist Cathedral Saturday Sept. 19 Sunday 27th September – 26th Sunday of the Year The St Helena Diving Club’s (SHDC) scholarship programme started in 2015, when three students from Prince 10:15 hrs 8.00am Sunday 27Eucharistth SeptemberThe– 2 Cathedral6th Sunday Parofish theCathedralof Year St Paul 118.00am.00am SungEucharist Eucharist StCathedral Andrew Andrew School received their PADI open water diving qualifications, fully funded. The programme’s aim is to Sabbath School Programme encourage more local youth to experience and enjoy the amazing underwater world around St Helena, promoting 1111.15am.00am SungSungSunday EucharistEucharist 27th September – 26thStStS unday AndrewHelenaof andthe Year 11:00 hrs 11.00am Sung Eucharist theSt Andrew Cross environmental consciousness, community engagement and career development. This year, six young Saints Divine Service 11.15am 8.00amSung EucharistEucharist St Helena andCathedral 5.00pm Patronal Festival St St Michael recently completed their dive scholarships through the SHDC, in collaboration with the Saint Helena National 13:00 hrs 11.15am Sung Eucharist theSt HelenaCross and 11.00amMichael Sung Eucharist the Cross St Andrew Trust (SHNT). Sub-Tropic Adventures and Dive Saint Helena trained three students each. At our recent AGM, Youth 5.00pm Patronal Festival St St Michael one of this year’s scholars, Tyanne Williams, was elected onto the SHDC committee which shows that interest in Every Wednesday 5.00pm 11.15amMPatronalichael FestiSungval EucharistSt St Michael St Helena and diving among the youth of Saint Helena is on the up once again. 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting ThMichaeursdal y 1 October the Cross 5.00pm Patronal Festival St St Michael 9am ThEucharistursday 1 October Arabia “As chair of the SHDC, I was thrilled with the amount of interest shown for the last scholarship programme. All are Welcome Thursday 1 OctoberMichael Unfortunately, out of the 12 that applied, funding was only available for 6. I hope these 6 individuals take 9am Eucharist Arabia For further information contact: 9am Eucharist Arabia advantage of the opportunity they have been given, and use diving as a recreation, or career from this experience. Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 The ParishTh ofursda St Jamesy 1 October I hope these students will spread the word of our beautiful, but fragile, underwater world, and help educate 9am The ParishEucharist of St James Arabia people how to care and protect it for future generations.” – Timmy (Bishop) Young BAPTIST CHURCH The Parish of St James Scuba diving, particularly the training aspect, can be an expensive endeavour and the fact that this SHDC-led Sunday 27th September – 26th Sunday of the Year Outreach Service programme aims to equip, recruit, train and mentor young Saints to become qualified and active divers within 9.30am Sung Eucharist/ParadeTheth Parish of St JamesSt James Sunday 27th September Sunday 27th September – 26 thSunday of the Year the St. Helena Community is something to celebrate. Sandy Bay Community Centre 9.30am5.00 pm Sunday 27SungPatronalth Septe Eucharist/Paradember Festi –val26 StSunday of theStSt Year JamesMichael 9.30am MichaelSung Eucharist/Parade St James 3.00 pm 5.00 pm Patronal Festival St thSt Michael Through collaboration with the SHNT Marine Team and their funders BLUE Marine Foundation, additional Sunday 27th September – 26 Sunday of the Year Head O’Wain Chapel 10.45 am 5.00 pm MichaelPatronal Festival St St Michael funding for the scholarship programme was secured through BLUE’s annual London to Monaco charity cycle Jamestown Chapel 6.00 pm 9.30am ThursdayMichael 1 OctoberSung Eucharist/Parade St James ride – an event that champions ocean conservation, education and outreach. Thanks must also be extended to the 5.00 pm Patronal Festival St St Michael 7pm ThursdayReserved Sacrament1 October with St John CDO grant scheme, which provided funding for dive computers and other equipment which greatly enhanced the HealingThursday 1 OctoberMichael Sunday school is available at all 7pm Reserved Sacrament with St John scholars diving safety and learning. our chapel services, parents with 7pm HealingReserved Sacrament with St John children welcome. Healing Thursday 1 October “Learning to Dive for me was a really great experience. I think it’s a great hobby. Under the sea is like a different 7pm The Parish ofRe Stserved Matthew Sacrament with St John world, it’s amazing! If you haven’t been diving before I think you should definitely try it. My instructor was cool Bible Studies The Parish ofHealing St Matthew and very funny. He makes me and my friends feel very relaxed and confident. I would encourage ANYONE TO Tuesday 29th September Sunday 27thTheSeptember Parish of– 2St5 thMaSundaytthew of the Year TAKE PART IN DIVING.” Baptist Schoolroom 7.00 pm 11.15am Sunday 27thSungSeptember Eucharist– 25th Sunday of theSt Y eMaar tthews - Tayler Bennett - Thursday Sunday 27th September –The25th ParishSunday of ofSt tMhea tthewYear 11.155.00pam.m SungPatronal Eucharist Festival St StSt Ma Michaeltthews 1st October Sandy Bay Chapel Michael 5.00p11.15m.am PatronalSung Eucharist Festival St StSt MichaelMatthews 5.30pm TuesSundayday 2 279thSeptemberSeptember – 25th Sunday of the Year 5.00pm. MichaelPatronal Festival St St Michael Friday 2nd October 11.15am Sung Eucharist St Matthews MichaelTuesday 29 September Blue Hill (Vince & Vilma’s) 7pm 5.00pm.ReservedTuesday Sacram 29PatronalSeptemberent Festival StSt Mark St Michael 5.30 pm 7pm Reserved SacramMichaelent St Mark 7pm Reserved SacramTuesentday 29 SeptemberSt Mark Adventure Kids: . Every Saturday . 7pm Reserved Sacrament St Mark Baptist School Room . 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm (5 years old . and above) Activities at the Army this weekend ALL ARE WELCOME Prayer Meeting on Saturday 26th September at 8am at the home of FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2020 For further information contact: Anthony and Elain Hopkins at Sapper ‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP OPEN FROM Tel No 22388 or 24644 Way. 10AM TO 1PM. COME AND GRAB SOME Praise and Worship on Sunday 27th GREAT BARGAINS!! “It was a good experience to have been chosen for the dive scholarship. I am now able to dive whenever I wish, September at 11am at No 3 Unit which I think is brilliant as I can now explore St. Helena’s ocean more.” BAHA’I FAITH Longwood Enterprise Park. SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2020 www.sthelenabahai.org - Cerys Joshua – Kidz Zone at 11:30am (Sunday school). MORNING SERVICE AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 11AM. ALL ARE Cell Meetings: “Diving is an amazing experience, my instructor was fun and really easy to learn from. Some skills were more “O Son of Being! WARMLY WELCOME. challenging than others but they all become easier with practice. I would recommend diving because the ocean Thou art My lamp and My light is On Tuesday 29th September at Sandy is a really beautiful place to explore.” in thee. Get thou from it thy radiance Bay Community Centre at 6pm. EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER - Alexandra Benjamin - and seek none other than Me. For I have On Wednesday 30th September at Unit MEETING AND BIBLE STUDY AT THE created thee rich and have bountifully 3 Longwood Enterprise Park at 7:30pm HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 7.30PM. Beth Taylor, Head of Marine Conservation at SHNT noted that; “SHNT Marine recognises the importance of shed My favour upon thee.” and also at the home of Anthony ALL ARE WELCOME. such a community scheme which will directly be facilitating an avenue for more local divers in employment and Baha’i Scripture and Elaine Hopkins at Sapper Way at provide possible support to dive tourism operators, marine conservation work, commercial diving and the St. 7:30pm. There is always a warm welcome for you Helena Dive Recovery Service. Ultimately more active scuba divers on the island will contribute to the long-term DEVOTIONAL MEETING at the Salvation Army. The Christian bookshop and DVD rental sustainability of our IUCN Category VI Marine Protected Area (MPA). We are proud to be able to provide funding BAHA’I CENTRE to this initiative and we can’t wait to see you all underwater!” Gumwoods will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday If you would like to know more about THURSDAY EVENINGS and Thursday from 9am-12 noon and The Salvation Army’s activities, contact Saturday from 10am to 12 noon. The SHDC and SHNT teams thank this year’s scholars for their enthusiasm as well as the dive operators for their 8pm. Majors Nhlanhla and Priscilla Ziqubu on training – we will be reviewing the programme and hope to be able to provide further scholarship opportunities ALL ARE WELCOME For further information phone 62552 or telephone Nos 22543/22703. over the coming years. Telephone 24342 23249. Take care and God bless. 22 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

Meeting of Enterprise St Helena BANK DROPS INTEREST RATES FOR FIRST TIME Board of Directors HOME OWNERS / MORTGAGE APPLICANTS OFFERS EFFECTIVE 01 OCTOBER 2020 A meeting of the Enterprise St Helena Board of Directors will take place on Wednesday 30 September 2020 at 9:00am at the Head Office, Ladder Hill Business Park. Bank of St Helena Ltd are pleased to announce that as of 01 October 2020, the following will be implemented for first time home owners / mortgagors:

Specific items that will be discussed which are open to the public: 1. Management Accounts for period ended August 2020; 2. FCDO project funding update Offer 1: For applicants who earn £8,500 per annum or less, interest rates of 5% will 3. St Helena Tourism Covid-19 Recovery Strategy; apply for a term loan up to 25 years. 4. Revision to Agriculture support proposal; OR A copy of the Agenda and Papers open to public will be available from Monday 28 September 2020 on request to the Board Secretary via email: [email protected] or telephone No. 22920. Offer 2: For applicants who earn £15,000 per annum or less, repayment of the principal loan amount can be deferred for a period of up to 2 years. Interest payments will apply.

Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Email: [email protected] The interest only repayment period will be at the commencement of the repayment term Visit us online | Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com | Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com and the loan will be repaid over the remaining eligible loan term. During this period of interest only repayments, interest will be charged at a rate of 5%, PUBLIC NOTICE reverting to the prevailing rate (currently 7%) once repayments of both principal and interest commence.

Applicants will not be eligible for both offers. Offers apply to applications received from BANK CLOSED FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY 01 October 2020. Additional terms and conditions apply. WEDNESDAY, 07 OCTOBER 2020 For more information, please contact the Lending section on 22390 or [email protected].

Bank of St Helena Ltd would like to inform the public that the Bank will be closed on Wednesday, 07 October 2020. This closure will facilitate staff training and development.

Normal opening hours will resume on Thursday, 08 October 2020.

Bank of St Helena apologises for any inconvenience this may cause, and thank customers for their support and cooperation.

H e a d O f f i c e : M a r k e t S t r e e t · J a m e s t o w n · S t H e l e n a I s l a n d · S T H L 1 Z Z H e a d O f f i c e : M a r k e t S t r e e t · J a m e s t o w n · S t H e l e n a I s l a n d · S T H L 1 Z Z T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · web www.sainthelenabank.com T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · web www.sainthelenabank.com Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, @sainthelenabank Bank of St Helena Ltd @sainthelenabank Bank of St Helena Ltd 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD Encompass Digital Media Services Ltd

BBC Atlantic Relay Station NEW COMMAND STRUCTURE AND ST HELENA English Bay Ascension Island, ASCN 1ZZ Tel + (247) 66800 CORONAVIRUS STRATEGY South Atlantic Ocean Fax + (247) 66117

St Helena Government (SHG) has recently changed its Command Structure, following a review by the Emergency Planning Department of the current arrangements for managing the Island’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vacancy for Rigger or Trainee Rigger

In the new structure Executive Council now becomes the new Incident Executive Group Encompass Digital Media has a vacancy for a Rigger or Trainee Rigger at the BBC Atlantic Relay (IEG). A Gold Commander, supported by Emergency Planning, will report directly to Station on Ascension Island. Executive Council on matters needing a strategic or political steer. The post holder will form part of the Rigging Team, primarily responsible for Antenna Maintenance of the Transmitting Station and other rigging & aerial maintenance related duties. Tactical decisions will continue to be carried out by Silver Commands in the areas of Command Support, Contingencies, Health management, Communications, Economy, This post will be offered either on a single or accompanied status, fixed-term contract, with single Business continuity and Resources. Each of these areas are supported by Bronze en-suite room and shared catering facilities or bungalow accommodation, depending on personal Commanders who are responsible for the operational duties required. circumstances.

Any offer of employment will be conditional on passing a medical examination. St Helena Coronavirus Strategy Candidates short-listed for interview will be expected to pass a mast climbing test.

The St Helena Coronavirus Strategy has been slightly modified to reflect the changes in Essential Qualifications & Experience

the Command Structure.  Good knowledge of Safe Working practices and Safety Procedures, especially relating to Working at Heights. The Strategic Objectives (delivered through effective preparedness and response plans)  Physically fit, able to pass a climbing medical and climbing test. ratified by Executive Council, are as follows in priority order:  An understanding of paint systems and preparation of surfaces.  Good mechanical/electrical aptitude, with an understanding of basic mechanical/electrical 1. To be prepared to respond in a practical way to minimise the risk of COVID-19 Systems. reaching the general populous of St Helena  Competent use and operation of hand, power tools and workshop machinery.  Be industrious, proactive and work to a high standard. 2. To maintain clear communication with the organisations and people who provide  Able to prioritise tasks and work without supervision. key public services, those who use them and the wider general society  Basic computer skills. 3. To minimise the effects of COVID-19 on the Island economy, assess long-term  Full Driving licence. effects, sustainability of resources available and plan for future  Ability and willingness to work flexible hours 4. To minimise the risk of exposure and transmission of the virus to key workers and the wider community Further Qualifications/Experience requirements will be detailed in the Job Description. 5. To minimise the risk of serious illness or death caused by COVID-19. (If necessary, the successful candidates will receive complete training to fulfil the above requirements.)

These Strategic Objectives will be achieved by tactics set by the Silver Commands. Bronze Please contact the Administrative Officer on + 247 66800 (Extn 102) or email Commanders will be responsible for the operation of these tactics. These objectives will [email protected] for a Job Application Form, Job Description and for further be reviewed, updated, ratified and disseminated if there is a change in any circumstance information regarding the post. relating to the Island or COVID-19. Applications to be sent to: Admin Officer To deliver these objectives, there is an Action Plan around four phases (Prevention BBC Atlantic Relay Station & Planning; Contain & Control; Delay & Eliminate; Return to Normal). The different English Bay phases, types and scale of actions depends on how the course of the pandemic unfolds Ascension Island (or email [email protected] )

over time. SHG monitors medical advice and international data continuously to model Applications should be submitted on our job application form, and must be received by Friday 9th what might happen next, over both the immediate and medium time periods. October 2020.

#StHelena #CommandStructure #CoronavirusStrategy #COVID-19

SHG 18 September 2020 610 Chiswick High Road, London, UK, W4 5RU | www.encompass.tv

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INFORMAL EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – RUPERT’S DEVELOPMENT St Helena Government’s (SHG), Programme Management Unit (PMU) would like to hear from all local companies that would be interested in tendering for any of the following contracts as part of the Rupert’s Container Handling Facility Project under the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP). All of these contracts will be tendered locally, and some will also be tendered internationally as well as locally. The contract packages have not yet been finalised, but the following information should help to inform interested parties of the works planned on this Project from late 2020 until early 2022. This is not an invitation for formal Expressions of Interest, but the feedback received will be very useful for PMU’s project planning purposes.

1. Container Freight Station Building design and supply contract Design and supply of a two-storey steel portal framed structure including all internal steelwork, rollers shutters, doors, windows, insulated wall and roof cladding. The building footprint is approx. 900m2. The detailed design brief and specifications will be provided by the Client as part of the tender documents. For design purposes the climate classification will be severe marine, with environmental conditions equivalent to Aberdeen (without ice or snow loading).

2. Port Control/Customs/Biosecurity Building design and supply contract Design and supply of a two-storey steel portal framed structure including all internal steelwork, rollers shutters, doors, windows, insulated wall and roof cladding. The building footprint is approx. 250m2. The design brief and specifications will be provided by the Client as part of the tender documents. For design purposes the climate classification will be severe marine, with environmental conditions equivalent to Aberdeen (without ice or snow loading).

3. Container Storage Yard contract Construction of a high specification reinforced concrete slab approx. 1750m3, including all necessary earthworks, granular base course (approx. 2,600 m3) and retaining walls. The brief and specifications will be provided by the Client as part of the tender documents.

4. Break-Bulk Cargo Yard contract Construction of a bituminous surfaced yard of approx. 2,100m2, including all necessary earthworks, granular base course (approx. 425 m3) and retaining walls. The brief and specifications will be provided by the Client as part of the tender documents.

5. Container Freight Station Container Yard contract Construction of a high specification reinforced concrete slab approx. 350m3, including all necessary earthworks, granular base course (approx. 525 m3) and retaining walls. The brief and specifications will be provided by the Client as part of the tender documents.

6. Container Freight Station Building erection contract Erection of the 900m2 building supplied under Item 1. Internal fit-out of the building, provision and installation of a lift and all utility services. The brief and specifications will be provided by the Client as part of the tender documents.

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INVITATION TO TENDER Vacancy for Communications Engineer – DHFCS Ascension Island INVITATION TO TENDER The Saint Helena Government wishes to invite suitably Babcock has a vacancy for a full-time Communications Engineer to work at the Defence The Saint Helena Government wishes to invite experienced contractors to submit tenders for the Refurbishment of Levelwood Public Toilets near Silver Hill High Frequency Communication Services (DHFCS) sites on Ascension Island. suitably experienced contractors to submit tenders for the Proposed St Paul’s Primary School Bar. Copies of the tender document can be obtained from The Primary function of the post, is to work within a small team, to carry out maintenance and repairs Covered Area. Miss Shelley Thomas on HF Transmitters, Receivers and Control equipment. Copies of the tender document can be obtained from Executive Assistant Programme Management Unit The post will be offered either on a single or accompanied contract, depending on personal Miss Shelley Thomas The Castle circumstances, and includes bungalow accommodation. Any offer of employment will be conditional Executive Assistant Jamestown Telephone No: 22470 or on passing a medical examination. Programme Management Unit The Castle Email: [email protected] Jamestown Job role: A site visit to view the works will take place on Friday 25th Telephone No: 22470 or September 2020, at 10am, meeting at Levelwood Public Toilets Email: [email protected] near Silver Hill Bar. Contractors should note that site visits • Maintain and repair HF Transmitters, Receivers and associated Communications and IT requested after the 25th September will not be entertained systems. If you require any further details, please contact unless there is a relevant reason why the contractor could not Graduate Civil Engineer, Mr Kyle Shoesmith, attend the scheduled site visit. • Promote safe conduct at work, ensuring safe working practices are applied in accordance on telephone number 25805 or email kyle. with company policies, training and instructions. [email protected] If you require any further details, please contact Graduate Civil Engineer, Mr Kyle Shoesmith, on telephone number • Assist with any project work. A hard copy of completed tenders should be 25805 or email [email protected] • Assist with any other duties to maintain a safe, clean and tidy workplace. submitted in the tender box located in the main A hard copy of completed tenders should be submitted in Castle Foyer, Jamestown by 12noon on Wednesday the tender box located in the main Castle Foyer, Jamestown Required Qualifications and Experience: 07th October 2020. by 12noon on Friday 09th October 2020. Interested parties should note that this Interested parties should note that this opportunity is not • BTEC National Certification/Diploma in Communications/Electronics or equivalent. opportunity is not being advertised overseas. being advertised overseas. • Practical experience in Transmitter and Receiver maintenance, fault finding and repairs. SHG SHG • Good understanding of Communications and IT systems. 14 September 2020 17 September 2020 • Awareness of Health and Safety regulations, and safe working practices.

Skills and Attributes PUBLIC LAND • Self-motivation and enthusiastic, performance driven, conscientious and willingness to ANNOUNCEMENT develop. • Be willing to work independently or actively as a team member. SITE VISIT AND WALKTHROUGH OF SIDE FOR • Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing. PATH ROAD, FIELD ROAD AND NAPOLEON • Have a good user level of PC software applications. STREET SALE You will also require: As a result of recent consultations with The Property Division of the the public and the Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure & Transport Directorate • A full driving licence regarding the R2 Project, the Programme has two residential sites for sale, these • A willingness to travel within the UK and other overseas DHFCS sites, if required for training Management Unit (PMU) will be holding or work experience. site visits and walkthroughs of Side Path are: and Field Roads, and Napoleon Street. • To be eligible for SC Level (UK) security clearance. Interested contractors are invited to Site 1: Parcel Number 424, within the Longwood • To carry out call-out/standby duties, and willingness to work flexible hours if required. attend a site visit of Side Path Road and South registration section, measuring 0.12 acres. Field Road on Tuesday, 29 September 2020, Further Qualifications/Experience requirements are detailed in the job description. and should meet at the bottom of Field Road Site 2: Parcel Number 135, within the Deadwood by 10am. For further information regarding the post and entitlements, and for an application form, please registration section, measuring 0.40 acres Members of the public are invited to attend contact Jonathan Stroud on telephone 66254 or email [email protected] a site visit of Napoleon Street on Thursday, Closing date for bids are 12 noon, Friday 25th Applications and CV’s to be sent to: 1 October 2020, and should meet on the September 2020 Brow by 10am. Jonathan Stroud, Station Manager (DHFCS Ascension) Donkey Plain Transmitter Site SHG Please contact: Gina Henry, Crown Estates Officer on email Email: [email protected] 22 September 2020 address: [email protected], or on http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh telephone number: 22270, or you could collect particulars from Essex House, Jamestown. Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October 2020. 30 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 24 September 2020 www.sams.sh 31 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

 Works are underway on an Exploratory Borehole Groundwater Drilling Project as a possible solution to finding 500 cubic metres of water per day to address fresh water shortages during drought periods

EXPLORATORY BOREHOLES AND GROUNDWATER DRILLING PROJECT FRANCIS PLAIN RING ROAD – NEXT STEPS St Helena has experienced and been affected by serious periods of drought in recent times, the latest just last year in 2019 – following similar periods in 2013 and 2016. Climate change models suggest that St Helena will become significantly drier in the future, so further droughts are likely. The Island needs to respond to these changing circumstances

in order to provide resilient future water supplies for    

 the needs of domestic consumers, businesses and       agriculture.  St Helena’s recent responses to drought conditions  

 have been to bowser or pump water from catchment

 Harpers Reservoir One during the Drought in 2019 areas where supply has remained sufficient, to

   those areas where demand has exceeded supply. Both of these methods are expensive and  

 unsustainable, and do not coincide with the objectives of the draft Water Strategy in terms of             achieving resilient and affordable water supplies.         

 During drought conditions there is generally sufficient water in the East of the Island. The main

  problem has been a water deficiency in the West of the Island, specifically to supply adequate    water to and from the Red Hill Treatment Plant serving St Paul’s and Half Tree Hollow. During

                                                                                 recent droughts, the deficiency in water supply to and from the Red Hill Treatment Plant has been approximately 500 cubic metres per day. -  

 To mitigate the effects of any future dry periods on St Helena, a cost-effective way of finding an       additional 500 cubic metres of water per day in the Red Hill catchment area is needed. This is the        

 reason for the Exploratory Boreholes and Groundwater Drilling Project in the vicinity of Francis    Plain - a jointly funded project between St Helena Government and Connect Saint Helena Ltd. 

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The seepage above the old climate change. donkey trough on Barnes Road is The only 100% reliable source of water available at all times for St Helena is the surrounding sea. further evidence that large Because of this, it is likely that desalination will become an increasingly attractive additional subsurface flows exist in the Peak option for water supply in the future. The technology surrounding desalination has progressed Donkey trough on Barnes Road Hill and Barren Hill aquifers. dramatically in recent years, including the incorporation of renewable energy. All of this has Historical data, maps and walkover surveys were used to resulted in the cost of desalinated seawater now being competitive with other methods of potable inform this Project and help identify potential water-bearing water supply. aquifers close to Scott’s Mill on the Francis Plain Ring Road. In the meantime, Executive Council approved for the commencement of the groundwater Specific field data from the successful boreholes in Dry Gut exploration works in the Francis Plain area to proceed because, if sufficient groundwater is found, (developed for the Airport Project) were also used to Area known as the Rushes under High Knoll it can be quickly developed to supplement the Harper’s raw water storage feeding the Red Hill calibrate the water divining techniques utilised in this Project. Treatment Plant. During periods of drought, Connect pumps raw water from Hutt’s Gate to Harpers to supplement Finding potential sites for this Exploratory Boreholes and Groundwater Drilling Project involved the supply to and from the Red Hill Treatment Plant. If an abundance of water is found below the extensive research of many previous geology and hydrology reports written on St Helena. The Francis Plain Ring Road (similar to the yields from borehole 5 in Dry Gut), then these boreholes conclusions of these reports were correlated and interpreted with respect to the Island’s available will be made operational by Connect, replacing the need for pumping and bowsering. If sufficient water resources. This information was then combined with data collected from numerous site groundwater is not found in this area, seawater desalination for the Red Hill catchment area visits. remains a viable option for the additional supply required. This research and data collection indicates With approval for the exploratory drilling to go ahead, that besides the perennial surface flows that the PMU will now engage a local contractor to carry out run into Jamestown via Briars Gut, a drilling test to assess the performance of the 310WW groundwater fed from the central peaks also Trailer Drill Rig provided by Connect for the Project. Once the test drilling has been successfully completed, flows through the bedrock along the main the main exploratory drilling will go ahead as planned volcanic shield and ends up in Jamestown. under the supervision of Alan Hudson. The spring at Drummonds Point is evidence of an abundance of water held in the bedrock. The public will be kept updated as this Project The main raw water that is collected in the develops. Jamestown distribution system comes from #StHelena #PMU #Connect these sources. The surface water that #BoreholeAndGroundwaterExploration previously flowed freely through Harpers #WaterStrategy over Heart Shaped Waterfall was intercepted when the Harpers Earth Dam was built, with https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ only the overflow from the dam now ending Water flowing over Heart Shaped Waterfall https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt up in Jamestown. Field research indicates that the subterranean flows are split at Lemon Tree Gut with strong flows beneath Barren Hill and SHG the Briars to one side, and Browns Hill and Francis Plain to the other side. It is hoped that the 10 September 2020 exploratory drilling will prove the Browns Hill and Francis Plain flow. It is highly unlikely that drilling boreholes on the Francis Plain Ring Road will affect the existing groundwater flows into Jamestown. 310WW Trailer Drill Rig provided by Connect con�nued on next page...

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HUMAN RIGHTS NOTICE BOARD Equality for Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday The Equality and Human Rights Commission responds to pertinent issues affecting the future of St Helena and its people.

The following documents are available for viewing at the EHRC Office, the Public Library, or available to be emailed to you.

 State of Democracy Survey. International democracy day falls on 15 September 2020. It’s a reminder that democracy is about people and their right to have their views considered. This day provides an opportunity to remember the importance of democracy and the effective realisation of Human Rights. Complete our survey to state your views closing date 30th September 2020

 The Governance Commission/Constitution

The EHRC has written to the Governor and the Governance Commission raising concerns about the way this process has been handled. Concerns include:

1. The EHRC agree that there needs to be a more open, transparent and accountable method of governing our island, one that can respond properly in reasonable timescales to situations as they arise. 2. This process can only have a fully successful outcome if it is based on broad participation of all parts of society 3. In the considered opinion of the EHRC the Political Governance Review has fallen, and is falling far short of this standard. The EHRC has also circulated a list of changes to the Constitution that have not been covered in this process. Only run the washing  Annual Report machine for full loads. The EHRC’s Annual Report for 2019/20 has now been published and is available to the public Please contact us for a copy Use the lowest

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Watch out for our regular noticeboard load. 36 www.sams.sh Thursday 24 September 2020 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA St Helena Golf Club report SHGC, Contributed at 12:00 for the Medalford competition. Top on the leaderboard and winner of the first prize was Bramwell Lumukwana, who scored net 15 to take the solo lead, followed in second place by Niel Joshua who scored net 17 to take the second prize. In the two-ball pool category Nicholas Stevens scored the only two to collect all the balls. Prizes were presented by the ladies captain Helena Stevens. Congratulations to all the winners. Next Sunday, Sept. 27 the club will host the last competition of the month, which will be Monthly Medal Strokeplay competition. Tee off at 12:00. Registration closes on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 15:00. The first junior’s competition manager, Jeffrey Stevens, of the year will take place For those who live in Longwood, even though the captain had Saturday, Sept. 26. Tee off 12:00. the weather on Sunday morning mentioned to him the previous Please register by leaving a voice looked miserable. Thoughts of day that it would be a dry message on the club’s phone cancelling the competition kept afternoon. number, 24421. creeping into the mind of our games Eighteen players teed off Happy swinging…!

SHFA football Axis v Wirebirds 3.00pm fixtures (Ref - Rovers) EPL Saturday, Sept. 26 Fixtures

1.00pm Bellboys v Lakers Saturday, Sept. 26 12:30pm: Brighton v Man Utd (Ref - Harts) 3pm: Crystal Palace v Everton 5:30pm: West Brom v Chelsea Crystal Rangers v Rovers 8pm: Burnley v Southampton

3.00pm Sunday, Sept. 27 (Ref - Wirebirds) Noon: Sheffield v Leeds 2pm: Spurs v Newcastle 4pm: Man City v Leicester City Sunday, Sept. 27 7pm: West Ham v Wolves 1.00pm Harts v Saints Monday, Sept. 28 6pm: Fulham v Aston Villa (Ref - Crystal Rnagers) 8:15pm: Liverpool v Arsenal