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Vol. 3,SENTINEL Issue 4 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Th ursday 17 April 2014 French tribute to the life and military career of Napoleon Bonaparte Page 5
From the Control Tower - Airport Update page 10 and 11 HE Governor Capes inspecting the French troops at a special ceremony held at Napoleon’s tomb on Tuesday completing their military, human and naval training. Richard Wallis, SAMS From St Helena the ships will travel west to South America and provide help in the prevention of drug On Tuesday two warships of the French Navy, Land- smuggling. ing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Mistral and Stealth Frigate During this port visit, meetings and exchanges with (FLF) La Fayette call in at St Helena from early morning the residents of St Helena took place and crew mem- to late evening. bers toured the historical sites of the island. LHD Mistral and FLF La Fayette have been deployed A military ceremony took place at 3pm at The Tomb, since March and will be on duty until July 2014 for mis- with Governor Mark Capes, Michel Dancoisne-Mar- sion “Jeanne d’Arc.” There are 155 offi cers from various tineau, Consul-honoraire de France, and senior offi - professional backgrounds from 18 different nationalities cers and crew members of both warships. Bark Europa - Three page report inside, A Life Under Sail One Day French Kiss including pictures from page 12 Successful Naval Charm Assault on St Helena onboard the LHD Mistral by “Jeanne d’Arc” mission Page 2,3 and 5
Visit of French warships, LHD Mistral and FLF La Fayette
Jamestown Vision 2020 Document Shelved page 24 LHD Mistral positioned in James’ Bay on Tuesday 2 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL REPORT Bon Jour! Local boats brought the visitors ashore, after Welcome a failed attempt to use their own landing craft Aboard! Welcome As more than 800 Ashore French sailors made their way off the ships, SAMS reporters wait- ed patiently to meet Public Liaison Offi cer, Caroline Du Cret and English Royal Navy Offi cer, Dominic Tay- lor for a tour of larger; Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Mistral. Caroline & Dominic
Richard Wallis & One Day French Kiss Sharon Henry, SAMS Successful Naval Charm Assault on St Helena by “Jeanne d’Arc” mission Both the Mistral and the La Fayette have been deployed since March and will be continuing until July for the “Jeanne d’Arc” mission. This particular mission is a four month multi dimensional operation where the French Navy’s trained offi cers, as well as foreign offi cers, carry out their fi rst operational deployment. The aim is to make the young offi cers acquire a solid foundation in military leadership and seamanship thanks to the practical in situ nature of the training and the experience of taking responsibilities. The ‘Well Deck Master’ whose job it is to make sure all goes well with the process said it could be quite diffi cult when there is a big swell.
To the stern of the Mistral is the ‘Well Deck’ where the military action group that goes from land to sea will disembark. Launches are de- Getting up close and signed to power in through the back of the ship personal to the Mistral and be loaded with trucks, tanks and supplies.
A large part of the Mistral is set aside for the onboard hos- pital which is fully equipped with two operational theatres, The Mistral, with the La Fayette, makes up part of an am- an MRI scanner and all kinds medical equipment. phibious group who are strategically pre-positioned in the In addition to the two surgical units, comprehensive tech- Atlantic Ocean where military operations and Bilateral co- nical platform and 69 medical operation actions will be conducted. beds, the onboard medical fa- cilities can be expanded with additional medical shelters in the helicopter hang- ers. This can come in very useful when the Fresh Mistral is called upon Crates of St Helena to assist in humanitar- tomatoes, loaded ian crises. The Mistral onboard Mistral on was recently had to do Tuesday just that in an evacua- tion of over 400 people from the Lebanon. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 3 REPORT
One of the two Puma helicopters, secured inside the large aircraft hanger The air component of the Mistral is composed Access to the fl ight deck is via an elevator that ers are obvious with hydrants and warning of units from the 5th Combat Helicopter Regi- will lift the helicopters from the 2000+ square signs evident throughout . ment and on the ship they had two ‘Puma’ ma- metre hanger up to the open air. The space Joseph Renjour, who showed us around the noeuvre and assault helicopters and two ‘Ga- available can hold up to 16 heavy helicopters helicopters and hanger, said, “a helicopter zelle’ reconnaissance and attack helicopters.” or 32 smaller helicopters. because of the material that it is made of will Another helicopter was on fl ights around St The warship carries all of its aviation fuel in fully burn in about two minutes.” Helena. tanks and the fi re safety concerns in the hang- Did U Know... Movie Star La Fayette The La Fayette, was featured in the 1995 James Bond fi lm GoldenEye, as the site for the un- veiling of the Euro- copter Tiger, which is subsequently stolen in the fi lm.
Ready for the sea or land, one of the amphibious, all action vehicles inside
Linked by a ramp to the “Well Deck” is the “Upper Vehicle Hanger” where all the smaller vehicles for missions are stored on the Mistral. The vehicles are armoured including those that look like Jeeps. Surprisingly the amphibious vehicles are also armoured and still manage to stay afl oat as they propel themselves to land so where conventional engines can take over. The Mistral can carry 110 armoured vehicles or 13 main battle tanks stationed on two decks adding up to more than 2,650 square metres dedicated to vehicle storage. She can comfortably house 450 troops in quarters designed for long The Bridge was still busy in port term deployments. continued on page 5 4 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL SENTINEL EXCO REPORT COMMENT BIP recipients. Executive Council approved this proposal. Sharon Henry, SAMS Executive Council met today, Wednesday The second item sought to reinstate the re- 16 April, with two items on the Open Agenda. quirement for certain types of development The fi rst item was the proposal to increase applications to be referred to ExCo for ap- Loiter: is a word that’s had a few of us reach- Government Landlord Housing rental by £1 ing for the dictionary this week. According proval. These are generally large scale infra- per week, effective from 1 July 2014. It was structure projects that are crucial to the eco- to Chambers, it means to proceed linger- noted that this will have no impact on IRB and ingly; to dawdle; to linger or lurk. That’s nomic development of the Island. Executive fair enough but when you’re greeted with an Council agreed that it is important to retain unwelcoming, ‘No Loitering’ sign that was political oversight of such projects and agreed erected in the Castle Gardens on Tuesday, it that a directive should be issued to the Chief makes you wonder the purpose of this public Planning Offi cer. park? If you’re after tranquillity, birdsong, On the Closed Agenda, the St Helena Mari- shade or a place to pass the time in town, time Sector Review from Marine Maven was the beauty spot of the Gardens should be the discussed. The report had made a number of place to go. recommendations and these had been consid- But what constitutes loitering? Will the war- ered by the Economic Development Commit- dens shoo you away after an hour lingering tee. Not all recommendations had been agreed on a park bench reading a book? What is an and the report and a press release outlining the unacceptable time? agreed actions from SHG will be published Everyone is excitedly awaiting the long soon. weekend of the Easter break and tucking into On behalf of Legislative Council I would like their fi sh and hot cross buns on Good Friday to wish you all a happy, chocolaty and safe and Easter eggs on Sunday. Easter. I am one of those people who can’t bring ExCo myself to buy Easter eggs, as I see them as 16 April 2014 extortionately overpriced, egg-shaped, hol- low chocolates in pretty packaging. Maybe it’s just me but I can’t bring myself to spend £8 on something, that if you melted it down FOR SALE you’d get a regular bar of chocolate. Don’t get me wrong - I don’t condemn any- Mobile Kitchen one for buying them, but I think you get more for your buck if you just bought one of your usual favourites (mine’s a Lindt at £2.38). Custom built mobile kitchen. Clever commercialism has led us to believe that you must show your appreciation and Consists of grill, Bain Maries, ice container, lavish loved ones with the gift of Easter eggs. This leaves some feeling guilty if they can’t containers for sauces, sink unit. Unit is to be afford to. attached to the back of a car/truck. One parent has told me they’ve spent £16 on their little one’s Easter egg this year- gulp - was it laid by the golden goose? Bah humbug - What’s the Easter equivalent For further details contact Julia/Robert of a Christmas Scrooge? Hope everyone Benjamin on Telephone No. 24259 enjoys the long weekend, and don’t eat too much chocolate!
The St Helena Yacht Club will be holding a General Meeting on Friday, 9th May 2014 at 4:30pm at the St Helena Yacht Club. All past and present members are kindly asked to attend, including interested non-members to discuss the future of the Club.
SAMS Contact Details Telephone: 22727 email: [email protected] website: www.sams.sh THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 5 REPORT Successful Naval Charm Assault on One Day French Kiss St Helena by “Jeanne d’Arc” mission continued from page 3 Capes responded to this and ended with some words in French, which Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS was clearly appreciated, judging by the smiles amongst the French con- A very moving ceremony took place at the Tomb on tingent behind him. The sailors sang, without accompanying music, the Tuesday 15 April, to mark the life and military career British National Anthem, in English, and the French National Anthem, of Napoleon Bonaparte. Between 120 and 150 French in French. sailors and soldiers in full uniform, some bearing arms, The Captain said in an interview following the service, “You could lined the perimeter of the Tomb area with the Republic feel all around this Tomb, it was very moving for all the sol- of France fl ag fl ying over the Tomb itself. Prior to the diers and sailors who were here, and happy to celebrate service starting the captains of the naval ships, FS Mis- our dead soldiers and sailors of all times.” The tral and FS La Fayette, presented HE Governor Capes Governor said, “It was absolutely tremen- to the large assembly of military personnel present. dous, and will certainly stay in my The Mistral Captain, speaking in English, mind for many years to come.” led the service and in his speech gave a history of Napoleon. Governor
A moving and dignifi ed ceremony at The Tomb
Enjoying a beer at the Consulate
Left, Capt Serge Borbarier (La Fayette) and Capt Francois-Xavier Polderman (Mistral) with Governor Mark Capes 6 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL OPINION/NOTICE BOARD Poker Anoccasionalquestioningprodatthepoliticalfiregrate ByStuartMoors
Public Transport – Private Issue that Mr Watson is the father of the Capital Pro- just over 4000 inhabitants and exorbitant fuel I’m not one that goes in generally for con- gramme Manager, Sarah Troman. costs, but which is going to have tourism de- spiracy theories and I don’t tend to read too Whatever happened to open competition for mands put on it that no-one in the UK has a much into an issue just because I don’t know such assignments? Is it likely that Mr Watson clue about. the details, but the recent commission of Mr is the only person in the world that could have But I leave the biggest question till last. What George Watson to undertake a Public Trans- done this work? Or does the saving of the cost sort of review can produce any useful informa- port Review has left me with a whole load of of another RMS trip trump all other consider- tion if the major stakeholders and information questions. ations, so that we will, in future, simply en- sources are not canvassed? The Public Trans- Firstly, why was the engagement undertaken gage any passing visitor that can, apparently, port is, and will be, for local citizens and for at all? do a job that needs doing (whether related to visiting tourists – which of these bodies of It seems to me that if the 2012 review was in- someone on island or not!)? people were asked a single question? None. adequate, then it should have been re-executed Then, of course, we have to question whether I thought we’d got over this secrecy. OK, I or supplemented with additional review ma- Mr Watson was anyway the right person for can sympathise still with those poor paranoids terial. Simply starting again from scratch is the job. The fact that he has a background in who feel that the Press is evil and shouldn’t something we should have got rid of a long Public Transport in the UK does not lead in- be told a thing, but to keep Councillors unin- time ago. Seems I was wrong! (Reminds me exorably to the conclusion that he knows the formed is unacceptable. This is not the open- of the idea that you keep asking for Doctors’ fi rst thing about Public Transport in a spread ness and transparency that I thought might be second opinions until you get the diagnosis out village in the middle of the ocean, with a pleasant future to muse about. you were looking for) Secondly, why was the engagement com- missioned without the Councillors’ consent or even knowledge? I cannot believe anyone would argue that the review is not a policy is- sue, so the Councillors should have been com- missioning it – not the Administration. But even given that the Administration haven’t yet learned what their role is, why were the Councillors not involved? Why were they not even informed? How can our Councillors do their jobs effectively if important details are withheld from them? Next, you have got to start wondering about corruption when a visitor (on holiday – not business) just suddenly gets handed a £5000 job for two week’s work. And I have to say that my eyebrows raised signifi cantly when I Buses waiting at the Grand Parade for read Darrin’s editorial wherein it was stated the 4 O’clock rush hour
with summarily, offences against these pro- in order to allow Mr Olsson to obtain quali- St Helena visions will almost invariably merit terms of fi ed legal advice and representation from the custody, even on a plea of guilty and in the Public Solicitor. This application was granted Magistrates case of an offender with no previous record”. due to Mr Olsson having three recent The Court was however persuaded that this similar convictions, such that the Court was now Court Report was such a minor infringement. It had been but required to give consideration to a sentence 10th APRIL 2014 an oversight by Mr Benjamin in not renewing of imprisonment. CHRISTOPHER PAUL BENJAMIN (35) his licence for the short period of two months. of Half Tree Hollow pleaded guilty to pos- Mr Benjamin was therefore fi ned £150.00 session of a shot gun without a licence. The with £15.00 costs. Court stated that given “the clear public need 11th APRIL 2014 to discourage the unlawful possession and use MICKAEL PER OLSSON (51) of Near of fi rearms the courts will treat any offence White Horse, Jamestown pleaded guilty to against the provisions of the Firearms Ordi- failing to comply with a notice under the In- nance as serious”. “Save for minor infringe- come Tax Ordinance. On the application of Mr ments which may be and are properly dealt Olsson, sentence was adjourned for one week THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 7 LETTERS/NOTICE BOARD Dear Editor since our return to the UK. Dear Editor My husband John and I spent a wonderful My name is Cedric Alfred Chippendale and I few weeks on the island during December and I think both reports in your paper on the former am living in South Africa. I am trying to redis- January. It was a long-awaited fi rst visit for Governor’s launch were correct. As Mr. Essex cover my roots. I believe that my grandfather, me especially - an opportunity to see the sights pointed out, the “ Cairo” lifeboat was initially James Alfred Chippendale, was a Saint and and hopefully fi nd some of my father’s family. used for that purpose. Over time it was left left his beloved Island to live in South Africa. Our stay there surpassed all expectations. My to deteriorate, and eventually bought. It was I suspect this move happened around the turn father, a Timm, left St Helena in 1945 and died repaired and re-named “Scotia” - and again of the last century. in 2003 in the UK. His parents and grandpar- used as the Governor’s launch. J.E.Packer I am eager to fi nd out more about my family. I ents were also Saints. We met many family who worked on Ascension Island, visitiing am curious to fi nd out if there is anyone among members from the Timm and Yon lines, from St. Helena again in 1968 describes “ the smart your readership that can provide me with any a fi rst cousin to several second cousins and white launch “ Scotia” for island offi cials and additional information concerning my grand- beyond. Everyone was so kind and made us dignitaries, the longboats with lanterns hang- father (James Alfred Chippendale) or the re- both very welcome, as well as the Tourist Of- ing from poles, the ancient creaking wooden maining Chippendales who may be still resid- fi ce staff who helped resolve a few problems. barges that used to serve the British navy in ing on St. Helena Island. Some relatives and friends we made went out Ascension before 1922. I remembered them of their way to take us out, show us around, from my last visit ( 1962)and thought that their My e-mail address is [email protected], spend time with us - a wonderful, heartwarm- days were numbered even then, now 6 years I will truly appreciate your help in this area, ing experience. We tried to visit as many rela- later they looked just the same. There was also Best Wishes, tives as possible, but unfortunately could not the motor launch “ Wideawake” in the anchor- include everyone this time. Our apologies for age; it had belonged to the guano company on The Reverend Cedric Alfred Chippendale that but we intend to visit again and hope that Ascension in the mid 1920’s and was named MACE; Th.M. we can meet more of you. If any family mem- after the island’s great colonies of sooty terns bers wish to contact us, I will give my email or “wideawakes”...... address to the newspaper. Thank you to every- one we met - you are all in our thoughts. An History is fascinating! Dear Editor unforgettable experience! Yours sincerely, I intended to write this letter many weeks ago Janet and John Suffi eld Barbara B. George but we have had quite a few things to deal with
PUBLIC NOTICE St Helena Fire and Rescue Service FIRE FIGHTER VACANCIES Fire Service Headquarters, Ladder Hill
The St Helena Fire & Rescue Service has vacancies for Fire Fighters. Reporting to the Deputy Fire Chief (DFC), the main duties of the post involves:
Responding to emergency and sea-rescue call outs:
1. Professional ability and effi ciency at incidents of all types 2. Responsible for maintenance of all Fire and Sea Rescue equipment and ensure it is in a state of readiness. Inspect and test as approprate. 3. To achieve and maintain a standard of physical fi tness in accordance with the Service Physical Training Program 4. Assist with educating SHG, Private Sector & the Public on Fire Safety issues (presentations, demonstrations, etc) 5. Capability in the prevention of and the protection from fi re 6. Carry out inspection and maintenance of fi re hydrants and extinguishers 7. Preparation of reports and correspondence as appropriate
For further details regarding other duties of the post, interested persons can contact Mr. Alan Thomas, the Deputy Fire Chief on telephone number 23344, or e-mail dfc.fi [email protected].
Salary for the post is graded at Grade D, commencing at £8154 per annum, however a successful applicant without the qualifi cations and experience detailed in the job profi le may be required to serve in a training grade.
Application Forms are available from the Human Resources and Police Directorates and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable to the Administration Offi cer, Jacqueline Robinson at Ogborn House or e-mail administration.offi [email protected] by no later than 4pm on Friday 25 April 2014.
Mr. Trevor Botting Director of Police, 08 April 2014 8 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL WORLD & ST HELENA SNIPPETS WORLD NEWS Printech Relocates SNIPPETS Construction Works Underway
Napoleon’s ring and hair stolen from Mount Martha house Police are chasing a thief who stole French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte’s ring, hair, snuff box and a ribbon inscribed by Napoleon himself in 1815 from a house in Melbourne’s south-east. Victoria Police spokeswoman Belinda Batty said the offender or offenders broke into the bathroom of the Nepean Highway house in Mount Martha about 11.20pm on Thursday. Security guards rushed to the historical homestead, called the Briars, about 11.30pm Dust panelling put up to after the alarm went off, and noticed that the prevent dust from blowing blinds had been removed from the outside of into ESH Offi ces the bathroom. the rain”. Anne Clarke, SAMS It appeared that the burglars, once inside, had Several locations were considered such as jemmied open cabinets before stealing the Donkey Plain, the ex Half Tree Hollow fi rst priceless artefacts. Work has begun on a new custom designed school and a site adjacent to the Rock Club, www.theage.com.au print shop below the CCC at Ladder Hill. In before deciding on Ladder Hill. “The advan- 2010, the current Chief Executive Offi cer for tages of the site is the dry climate, proximity Many missing as S Korea ferry sinks Printech, Ed Thorpe, and the owners, Ian and to the main road and to Jamestown and a more Almost 300 people remain unaccounted for Sue Fitzgerald, recognised the need to move reliable electricity supply on feeder one. The after a ferry carrying 459 people capsized from the present location at Scotts Mill, Nr new print shop has been custom designed and and sank off South Korea. Harpers. is large enough to accommodate future expan- The ferry, carrying mainly school students, “The damp conditions at Scott’s Mill damages sion and upgrade of equipment.” was travelling from the port of Incheon, in electronic equipment and causes problems when On the 26th March, Barry Henry and his team the north-west, to the southern resort island printing,” said Mr Thorpe. “The current prem- started on the new Printech building with a of Jeju. A major rescue effort is underway, ises is also split between two buildings, with the goal of completing on the 31 March 2015. “We involving dozens of ships and helicopters. paper store on one side and the machinery on need to gear up for when the airport is opera- Those brought to safety were taken to a near- the next so we sometimes have to run across in tional,” said Mr Thorpe.” by island. Three people are now said to have died and at least 13 others have been hurt. South Korean offi cials had earlier said that 368 people had been plucked to safety, but later said there had been a counting error. www.bbc.co.uk
US Airways Apologises Over Pornographic Tweet The airline says it “deeply regrets” the mis- take which caused the image to be sent out to its 400,000 followers. The picture, which showed a woman posing with a model airplane, was posted as part of an apology to a customer who had com- plained about a delayed fl ight. It remained on the airline’s Twitter feed for around an hour before it was removed, al- lowing enough time for the image to go viral. In a statement the airline said an investiga- tion had found the photo was initially posted on its Twitter feed by another user. It said it had captured the tweet to fl ag it as inappropriate, but then accidently included it in a response to a customer. The airline said: “We deeply regret the mis- take and we are currently reviewing our pro- cesses to prevent such errors in the future.” www.skynews.com THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 9 NOTICE BOARD
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Construction on the Combined Building and works underway to complete the Control Tower
Building Project Manager, Derek Alexander
View from the Control Tower Aircraft Control and Passenger Terminal Buildings Progressing Sharon Henry, SAMS
Unless you are a regular visitor to the airport site, it is always an amazing sight to see how the project progresses between visits. Construction of the Combined Building that will house the control tower is 70% complete. “We are on schedule and on target,” said Building Project Manager, Derek Alexander who is oversee- ing the works. “We are getting ready for the structural steel for the control tower to arrive in May.” The circular control tower overlooks the apron, taxi slab, the Dry Gut fi ll, and will rise 18.5 metres from the ground, having three fl oors in total. The third fl oor structural slab is ready to be laid to receive the structural steel elements. Under the combined building roof will also be the fi re tenders, a gymnasium, offi ces, teller services, control systems and runway lighting controls. It has a
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footprint of 1,100 sq m. There is a team of 87 working on the site, 25% are Saints, working 12 hour days. I asked Derek how much of a challenge it is to keep on track. “One of the biggest, is the logistics and making sure the sequence comes at the right time. “As we go with the construction sequence, all the disciplines; mechanical, electrical and plumbers, everybody keeps up with the construction pro- gramme, and they make 100% sure all their services are installed at the right time.” The separate terminal building will receive the passengers after they touch down with its footprint of 2,200 sq m. There is a plethora of structural rein- forced columns. The terminal will have an open viewing deck and restaurant on the fi rst fl oor with a pagoda roof overlooking the runway and apron. All water for the airport project is drawn from purpose built reservoirs. “We have more than suffi cient water,” said Derek and the site makes up to 2300 bricks a day, 250,000 are needed in total. Derek said the combined building should be snagged and handed over, by November, the terminal building following in February next year. Electricians, Anthony “Bo” Thomas and Denzil Fowler 12 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL REPORT Darrin Henry, SAMS
The Dutch tall ship, Bark Europa, weighs 750 tonnes, yet has achieved a top speed of 13.5 knots using just the wind and sails for propul- sion. That’s on a good day! However, a lack of wind meant a later arrival at St Helena, and just a one day visit for the 36 onboard. Freelance journalist and crew member, Gjalt de Jong, who hails from Friesland, the largest of the 12 Dutch provinces, gave me a guided tour. Gjalt de Jong, sailor/journalist Onboard the 56 metre vessel, two things struck me most: the mass of ropes that arrowed down from the overhead rigging, all coiled and teth- ered at tie-off points on the deck, and the cool- ing air-conditioning below decks. Apart from the crew cabins, Europa felt sur- prisingly spacious. There were recreation spaces that doubled as dining areas, and quite Bark Europa Bark Europa anchored in a large, comfortable library/chart room at the James’ Bay on Friday 11 April
A decent sized galley where the two cooks worked from. Assistant cook, Swedish born, Nilla Janssons, was pleased to be taking on supplies of fresh fruit and vegetables from St Helena.
A very high-tech wheel house, with satellite navigation equipment stern of the vessel. as part of the experience. The Captain Klaas Gaastra, had just brought Eu- one month trip from Ascen- ropa back from one of her regular adventure sion Island on 19 April, up to trips to Antarctica, where she had spent three the Azores, is fully booked at weeks exploring the coastal regions of the £1,728 each, sharing a 6 berth Earth’s most southern continent. The vessel is cabin. on her way back to Holland for a scheduled The three week Antarctica voyages at the end major maintenance visit. of this year, sailing from Ushuaia, Argen- Europa sails a combination of world voyages tina, are advertised at 6,150Euros (£5,074) or each year, which although varied, always in- 7,350Euros (£6,064) each sharing a two berth cluding Antarctica. Passengers book for the cabin. sea going adventure, learning to sail the vessel
The library and chart room, known as the ‘quiet room,’ at the back of the ship Ropes everywhere THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 13 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD BOAT ACCIDENT SAMS Steps Taken for Safety on the Wharf RADIO 1 Crane offl oading 102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz containers at the wharf Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh CONTACT THE SHOW To reach the Radio 1 team, call 22727, or email: [email protected]. You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just visit the SAMS website, www. sams.sh, click the Facebook link at the top right of every page. St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm, 7pm & 10pm also at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday. Saturday news: 8am & 12noon Monday to Friday SUNRISE 7 to 10am Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News 12.00pm: St Helena News, public service announce- ments and notice board. Repeated at midnight every Mon-Fri.
Mr Owen. He believes that SHG are always SATURDAY CHART BUSTERS Richard Wallis, SAMS A compilation of top chart hits, both new and old. criticised about bringing absolute rules and regulations from the UK and applying them. REWIND t is now over fi ve weeks since the accident “I don’t think that we need to be doing that, Saturday 9.30am. Rewind takes you back to years gone I but we need to take a sensible approach. So it’s by featuring a different year every week, focussing on on the wharf, on the 7 March, when a rope the music and stories that made it memorable. sling snapped whilst the boat that was being a good time to refresh and look at everything that we are doing on the wharf.” Repeated on Saturday at 6.00pm, Monday at 7.30pm & lowered into the water. The accident saw the Wednesday at 12.15pm. boat land heavily, incurring major damage and Other changes on the wharf will be that the a serious injury to one of the two people who SHG crane operator will have absolute au- 2nd CHANCE SUNDAY were on the boat at the time. thority, as to the 9.00am - Selection of recorded interviews and pro- Financial Secretary, Colin Owen, responsible suitability of the grammes from the week, mixed with easy listening for wharf operations, said, “We no longer have ropes and slings. sounds for a chilled out Sunday. rope slings, we are using nylon ones.” He went Safety cones will be placed MUD ON THE TIRES on to say that there had been a number of dis- Each week this show turns the musical spotlight on cussions with operators and fi shermen and no- around the crane when in opera- the wonderful world of country music. Join Darrin body now will travel in a boat when it is being Henry as he discovers more about the singers and lowered into the water by sling. tion and possi- bands, the inside stories and of course, the best coun- “I think that when an accident happens that ble painted ‘no try sounds around today. results in serious injury, people do look again parking zones’ Sunday: 11am and 7pm. Tuesday 7.30pm & 11.30pm, at what we have got [Safety Standards],” said in future. Thursday 10.15am, Friday 5.30pm. SANCTUS RUCKUS Financial Secretary, Thursday 7.30 - 9pm Colin Owen Presented by Gareth Drabble, 90 minutes of the best modern Christian music being made today. EASTER PROGRAMMING Good Friday and Easter Sunday will feature Easter messages from the Clergy. We will also have special interviews throughout the holiday period.
THE CHART SHOW Wednesday 10.30am Presented by Helen Wallis and John Woollacott. Catch up on the latest chart music. Repeated Wednesday 9.00pm, Thursday 12.15pm and Saturday 1.00pm There will be no Focal Point programme this week
BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS Damage to boat incurred in 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. incident at the wharf on 7 March 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz 14 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Trees lined the streets walking into Jamestown. Ladder Hill in upper Jamestown road is a ‘No Cycle’ area and donkeys are a thing of the past. There are other aspects of IMED, green cities that relate to St Helena. Take a second and imagine Jamestown without trees! Imagine there was no Castle Gardens, no beautiful cluster of trees in Market Street ,or, no trees and fl owers when looking out of the win- dow at the General Hospital. Accord- ing to photographs taken in Jamestown years ago, it is evident due to building or other developments that quite a per- centage of trees that are not only heri- tage but also shade from the sun, have been reduced over the years. International There are a few notable areas in James- town that once graced the surroundings with magnifi cent trees. Examples are Mother Earth Day those that were in Upper Jamestown, opposite the barracks, and the Ban- amount of energy required to provide products yan tree in Napoleon Street. “Trees are im- Anne Clarke, SAMS and services. There are very few attempts on portant to the community,” said Nick Thorpe, island that displays energy effi ciency. Simon enthusiast in the work of mother nature. The Green, owner of Bubble View Cottage (Senti- few remaining trees we seek shade under in nel 12 July 2014), has fashioned his own solar Jamestown on a hot sunny day, “were planted On the 22nd April the world recognises In- powered system that helps supply his house by Governor Dallas in the 1800’s,” said Nick. ternational Mother Earth Day (IMED), a day with electricity. Connect St Helena, uses the There are an abundance of things that can be to stop and reaffi rm collective responsibility initiative of solar panels and covered their of- done to promote IMED 2014. Here are just a to promote harmony with nature. The planet fi ce premies roof in order to be supplied with few: is under threat from climate change, unsus- energy. Through simple effi ciency and design • get educated! (educate yourself on global tainable exploitation of natural resources and improvements to buildings, St Helena could warming. Save precious resources like w- other man-made problems. help reduce emissions. ater, air, food and soil. The 2014 theme is ‘Green Cities’, encompass- Transportation on St Helena is a major contrib- • recycle (in every shape and form) ing three key elements: green buildings, en- uting factor. This is the fastest growing source • choose vegetarian or go green totally (live ergy and transportation. of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, three stock are responsible for more greenhouse Green buildings (also known as green con- quarters of which comes directly from road gas emissions than transport) struction or sustainable building) refers to a vehicles. On an island that has a population of • use compact fl uorescent bulbs (can save structure and process that is environmentally roughly 4000 people, there are approximately 300lbs of carbon dioxide a year) responsible and resource-effi cient throughout 2700 licensed vehicles on the island as of the • use public transport system when adequate a building’s life-cycle. The nearest compari- end of the fi nancial year 2012/13. The Public • walk or cycle to work son on St Helena at present would be that of a Transport System (PTS) is inadequate and • switch off lights when leaving the room roof catching rain water and using it to water very few people use Ja- the garden. cob’s Ladder or Ladder Energy effi ciency, is the goal to reduce the Hill road as means of A large tree situated at the current AVES centre in Jamestown
A tree stood in upper Jamestown, opposite the Barracks Square THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR “I was fl ying into Boston last week and when I went to fi nd my lug- gage, it seemed to be missing. So I went to the airlines customer service center to fi nd out how to locate it. So the clerk asks me “Sir, can you describe your suitcase?” So I tell her, “it’s a hot pink suitcase shaped like a star”. She looks up and asks “Okay, and is there anything distinctive about your bag?”
Two inexperienced hunters went hunting in the woods. Before long they got lost. “Don’t worry,” said the fi rst hunter, “I heard that when you’re lost you should fi re three shots in the air that someone should hear you.” They fi red three shots in the air and waited a half hour. They tried again another three and nothing happened. Finally they decided they will try it once more. “This better work,” said the second hunter nervously. “These are our last arrows!” CRAZY MAZE Find your way through this ‘Crazy Maze.’ Enter through the gap on the left and exit through the gap on the right. Good Luck!
SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from last year Famous Birthdays 17 Apr - 23 Apr Nine hundred and forty passengers off the visiting tourist ship, MS Amsterdam, came ashore on Monday (15 April), greeted by warm sunshine and clear skies. Victoria Beckham (40) Singer/Designer - 17 Apr The fi rst of 92 passengers to disembark from the RMS St Helena made the short walk Kate Hudson (35) from the new customs building, across the moat via the newly installed footbridge, a little Actress - 19 Apr after 16:15 on Sunday 14 April. The ship had anchored nearly two hours earlier at 14:30. Shemar Moore (44) On Saturday 13 April the Ladies Fundraising Group held a tea party for approximately Actor - 20 Apr 300 of the island’s senior citizens. Instead of the ruckus of sporting activities, the hum of chitchat fi lled Prince Andrew School’s main hall as St Helena’s elderly enjoyed a spot of tea. Queen Elizabeth II (88) Actor - 21 Apr Cricket: Scott Crowie’s three wickets, catch and magical unbeaten innings of 85 helped Longwood end St John Cena (37) Pauls’ unbeaten T20 district run, on a rather gloomy Saturday afternoon (13 March) at Francis Plain. Wrestler - 23 Apr PEOPLE Rock DID YOU KNOW... Artists • Facebook, Skype and Twitter are all banned in China. 1. Johnny • About 95% of people text things they could never Lang say in person. 2. Throwing • The Titanic was the fi rst ship to use the SOS signal. Cooper • In Poole, ‘Pound World’ went out of business be cause of a store across the road called ’99p Stores’, 3. Joe Cocker which was selling the same products but for just 1 penny cheaper! Kimberly Francis, • About 8,000 Americans are injured by musical Half Tree Hollow instruments each year. If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we • The French language has seventeen different words can do) and your top 3 - it could be your top 3 movies, songs, books or for ‘surrender’. cars. It could be your top 3 places on St Helena, or top 3 achievements. The more interesting the better chance of being chosen, as we will only • Nearly three percent of the ice in Antarctic glaciers print 1 per week! Email: [email protected] with subject heading, top 3. is penguin urine. 16 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL SCHOOL PAGE This Week’s School Page was Contributed by Harford Primary
Whilst working on formal letter writing, Year 5/6 wrote letters to the Headteacher about their opinions on the topic of school uniforms. Here are the results of some of their letters. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 17 NOTICE BOARD or or email [email protected] or Enquires please contact Mrs Ivy Osborne on 00290 24232 Enquires 18 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD
ST HELENA SPCCA INCIDENT NOTICEBOARD THIS…… SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN
Yet again, 8 more sheep have been mauled, mutilated and killed by roaming dogs. x This creates a huge welfare issue on St Helena
x It creates a real loss of income for local farmers averagely £300 per sheep – more if a ewe is in lamb.
x If sheep survive the trauma, veterinary treatment time and costs can be high
x The suffering of sheep to die slowly in this way is immense
x Restrained dogs with no exercise become very frustrated and unhappy
x When let loose they can become uncontrollable
x Collie breed dogs have an instinct to round up sheep but an untrained dog may attack x Loose dogs that run together hunt as pack animals THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD
It is an offence on St Helena to allow a dog to roam unattended (Animals Trespass Ordinance, up to £500 + costs fine) HOW CAN WE PREVENT THIS?
Dogs need daily exercise otherwise pent up energy will become destructive
Dogs need basic training preferably from puppyhood to walk / run obediently with their owners.
Dogs need regular daily feeding and access to fresh water at all times
Dogs need companionship, interaction and play with their owners
Dogs need regular worming and flea treatments to stay comfortable and healthy
Male castrated (cut) dogs do not feel the same need to roam as an uncut dog
Report straying dogs to St Helena Police on 22626. Loose dogs on roads may also cause accidents and become injured or killed.
Please contact SPCA 22999 or Warden Julie Balchin 23969 for advice or to report animal need or neglect. Insert www.sams.sh Th ursday 3 April 2014 THE SENTINEL
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Join our team on SAMS Radio 1, Monday to Friday, 7-10am. All the latest gossip and news from St Hel- ena, announcements and music, plus different guests each day. It’s a GREAT way to get the day started. 20 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA 18th April 2014 18th April 2014 Public Right of Way- Alarm Forest No.2 Public Right of Way- Alarm Forest No.1 NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Margaret Anne NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Margaret Anne Catherine Hopkins of Bryant’s Beacon, Alarm Forest, for Catherine Hopkins of Bryant’s Beacon, Alarm Forest, for registration of a public pedestrian right of way over parcels in registration of a public pedestrian right of way over parcels in the Alarm Forest Registration Section namely (1) Parcel 138 the Alarm Forest Registration Section namely (1) Parcel 247 registered in the name of Anthony Percival Joshua of Bea- registered in the name of the Raymond Keith Benjamin of Nr con Hill (2) Parcel 139 registered in the name of Paul Simon Two Gun Saddle (2) Parcel 15 registered in the name of David Young of Nr White Wall, (3) Parcels 122 and 304 registered Anthony Benjamin of Two Gun Saddle, (3) Parcel 354 in the name of the Crown, (4) Parcel 111 registered in the registered in the name of Joyce Margaret Benjamin of Two names of Martin John Williams and John Martin Gun Saddle, (4) Parcel 353 registered in the name of Raymond Williams of Willow Cottage East, (5) Parcel 26 registered in Keith Benjamin of Nr Two Gun Saddle, (5) Parcels 294, 358 the name of Roger Thomas Williams of Willow Cottage East and 291 registered in the name of the Crown and (6) Parcels (6) Parcel 288 registered in the name of Solomon & Com- 110 and 252 registered in the names of Keith Thomas pany of Registered Offi ce St Nicholas House, Surrey and (7) Hopkins and said Margaret Anne Catherine Hopkins of Parcel 150 registered in the name of Simon John Francis of Bryant’s Beacon. Such application is made by virtue of a Ropery Field. Such application is made by virtue of a claim claim that this right of way (1) subsisted at the time of fi rst that this right of way (1) subsisted at the time of fi rst registration of said parcels under Section 28 of the registration of said parcels under Section 28 of the Registered Registered Land Ordinance and (2) has been used in such Land Ordinance and (2) has been used in such a manner to a manner to fulfi l the requirements of long user by the public fulfi l the requirements of long user by the public such as to such as to have been dedicated and accepted as a public right have been dedicated and accepted as a public right of way of way at Common Law. A copy of the application and a plan at Common Law. A copy of the application and a plan of the of the said lands affected are available for inspection at said lands affected are available for inspection at The Land The Land Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during normal offi ce normal offi ce hours. Any interested person who wishes to hours. Any interested person who wishes to make representa- make representations to the Registrar of Lands in respect of tions to the Registrar of Lands in respect of this application this application should do so within 3 calendar months of should do so within 3 calendar months of the date of the date of publication of this notice. publication of this notice. JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA
18th April 2014 Public Right of Way- Alarm Forest No.3
NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Margaret Anne Catherine Hopkins of Bryant’s Beacon, Alarm Forest, for registration of a public pedestrian right of way over parcels in the Alarm Forest Registration Section namely (1) Parcel 355 registered in the names of Nicholas Theodore George and Zoe Marie George of Napoleon Street and (2) Parcel and 360 regis- tered in the name of the Crown. Such application is made by virtue of a claim that this right of way (1) subsisted at the time of fi rst registration of said parcels under Section 28 of the Registered Land Ordinance and (2) has been used in such a manner to fulfi l the requirements of long user by the public such as to have been dedicated and accepted as a public right of way at Com- mon Law. A copy of the application and a plan of the said lands affected are available for inspection at The Land Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during normal offi ce hours. Any interested person who wishes to make representations to the Registrar of Lands in respect of this application should do so within 3 calendar months of the date of publication of this notice.
JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS
REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA
18th April 2014 Public Right of Way- Alarm Forest No.4
NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Margaret Anne Catherine Hopkins of Bryant’s Beacon, Alarm Forest, for registration of a public pedestrian right of way over parcels in the Alarm Forest Registration Section namely (1) Parcel 64 registered in the name of the Crown and (2) Parcel 312 registered in the name of Harry Bazett Legg of Alarm House. Such application is made by virtue of a claim that this right of way (1) subsisted at the time of fi rst registration of said parcels under Section 28 of the Registered Land Ordinance and (2) has been used in such a manner to fulfi l the requirements of long user by the public such as to have been dedicated and accepted as a public right of way at Common Law. A copy of the application and a plan of the said lands affected are available for inspection at The Land Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during normal offi ce hours. Any interested person who wishes to make representations to the Registrar of Lands in respect of this application should do so within 3 calendar months of the date of publication of this notice.
JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA Sandy-Bay 18th April 2014 Public Right of Way- Alarm Forest No.5 Constituency NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Margaret Anne Catherine Hopkins of Bryant’s Beacon, Alarm Forest, for registration of a public pedestrian right of way over parcels in the Alarm Forest Registration Section namely Parcel 299 registered in the name of the Crown. Meeting Such application is made by virtue of a claim that this right of way (1) subsisted at the time of fi rst registration of said parcels under Section 28 of the Registered Land Ordinance and (2) has been used in such a manner to fulfi l the requirements of long user by the public such Undecided about as to have been dedicated and accepted as a public right of way at Common Law. A copy of the application and a plan of the said lands affected are available for inspection at The Land hotel 22 months Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during normal offi ce hours. Any interested person who wishes to make representations to the Registrar of Lands in respect of this application should to airport opening do so within 3 calendar months of the date of publication of this notice. Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS Complaints Procedure, Economic Devel- opment and Same Sex Marriages, formed Councillor’s, Leslie Baldwin, Christine Scipio O’Dean and Gavin Ellick’s agenda for Sandy Due to a decision from Bay’s constituency meeting on Wednesday the Highways Author- evening, 9 April. The 14 attendees came very ity, new signs have been informed and also had their own agenda. placed in the Castle Gar- The importance was stressed of completing dens that will see the gar- SHG’s complaint forms for directorates to ac- dens became a no parking tion and reply to. These are on the SHG web- zone. In addition, a “No site and held at the Customer Services Centre. Loitering” sign has been Mr Baldwin said, “Nothing will get done un- placed to try and counter less you put it on paper.” the vandalism that occurs, “Do we need a hotel and where should it be mainly on the weekends. built?” People wanted to know why this was Councillor Wilson Duncan asked now; they understood that agreements said that the signs are an at- already exists between SHG with Protea and tempt to “try and make the Mantis hotels. It was explained that they man- gardens more accessible age hotels rather than construct them. A locally and friendly for the local fi nanced hotel is being considered. people.” The ‘No Loiter- The Same Sex Marriages idea received nega- ing’ sign, which is near tive response. Some felt that this was not a enough to the entrance high priority. It was not pursued. of the gardens, is clear to Other issues raised included: see, although the other, Sandy Bay would like 12 councillors at their ‘no parking’ signs, are not constituency meetings; councillors thought prominent and can be eas- this was workable but will have to confi rm. ily missed by a driver. The arrangement for the fi rst eight appoint- ments at Half Tree Hollow Clinics, for Sandy Bay residents so they coincide with public transport, is not working. Publicity for meet- ings, and communications such as councillors’ REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA answers to constituency questions, should be improved. 18th April 2014 The meeting started at 19.30pm and concluded Public Right of Way- Alarm Forest No.6 at 21.15pm. NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Margaret Anne Catherine Hopkins of Bryant’s Beacon, Alarm Forest, for registration of a public pedestrian right of way over parcels in the Alarm Forest Registration Section namely Parcel 202 registered in the name of the Crown. Such application is made by virtue of a claim that this right of way (1) subsisted at the time of fi rst registration of said parcels under Section 28 of the Registered Land Ordinance and (2) has been used in such a manner to fulfi l the requirements of long user by the public such as to have been dedicated and accepted as a public right of way at Common Law. A copy of the application and a plan of the said lands affected are available for inspection at The Land Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during normal offi ce hours. Any interested person who wishes to make representations to the Registrar of Lands in respect of this application should do so within 3 calendar months of the date of publication of this notice.
JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS 22 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD
Family Fun Afternoon In Aid of St Helena Girl Guide Association Starting at 2 pm at the Mule Yard Entrance fee: £1 for Adults 50p for Kids with free entrance on the Bouncy Castle W h Saturdayat’s in 26th sto aprilre: Scavenger Bouncy Castle Face Painting Hunt
Line Dancing
Lucky Dips Tea & Cake Stall
…..and .... All this plus Lots lots more in store, so More come along and join Come and join in in with the fun Fowler’s Candy the fun!
Don’t forget to save Friday 2nd May 2014 for Family Bingo @ Jamestown Community Centre THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY SILVILCULTURE OFFICER VACANCY The Agriculture and Natural Resources Division has a ELECTRICIAN vacancy for a Silvicutlure Offi cer. The successful candidate will report to the Forestry Offi cer and will be responsible The Property Division has a vacancy for an Electrician who for the implementation and management of the Forestry will be responsible for carrying out wiring, maintenance of Section’s Silviculture Programme in pursuance of effective electrical installations and associated equipment and assisting forest plantation establishment and maintenance. with testing and inspections of electrical installation within SHG buildings. Salary for the post is at Grade E, commencing at £10275 per annum however the successful applicant without the The salary for the Electrician is at Grade C commencing at qualifi cations and experience detailed in the job profi le £6,479 per annum and the successful candidate must hold or be may be required to serve in a training grade. prepared to obtain a St Helena Wireman’s license. For further details regarding this post, interested persons For further details regarding this post, interested persons should should contact Miss Myra Young, Forestry Offi cer; on contact Mr Anders Bowers, Senior Superintendent (Installation) on telephone number 24724 (e-mail [email protected]). telephone number 22054 (e-mail [email protected]) Application forms and Job profi les are available from Application forms and Job profi les are available from ANRD, ANRD, Scotland and should be submitted to the Human Re- Scotland and should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager, sources Manager, ENRD, Scotland or e-mail karen-thomas@ ENRD, Scotland or e-mail [email protected] by no later enrd.gov.sh by no later than 4:00 pm on Friday 2 May 2014. than 4:00 pm on Friday 2 May 2014.
Mr Darren Duncan Mr Derek Henry Head of Agriculture & Natural Resources Division Deputy Director, Environment and Natural Resources Directorate
14 April 2014 14 April 2014
Hospitality Up-Skilling Project Training Courses available April / May 2014
For details on the courses and to book a space please contact 2onMain on telephone 22110. Spaces are limited so please book early. Courses are free of charge .
Course Title Date Time Customer Care 1: What is customer service & who are my customers? 30th April 2014 10am to 12noon Customer Care 2: What do customers expect & what standards should I work to? 30th April 2014 1.30pm to 3.30pm Professional Knife Skills 01st May 2014 10am to 12noon Rice & Pasta Dishes for Caterers 01st May 2014 1.30pm to 3.30pm EVENING. Customer Care 1: What is customer service & who are my customers? 05th May 2014 5.00pm to 7.00pm Making more profit from food 1: Costing & selling prices & profit 06th May 2014 10am to 12noon Making more profit from food 2: Managing waste, purchasing and your menu 06th May 2014 1.30pm to 3.30pm Modern Dietary Requirements Theory 07th May 2014 10am to 12noon EVENING. Silver Service Waiting Skills 07th May 2014 5.00pm to 7.00pm Modern Dietary Requirements Practical 08th May 2014 10am to 12noon Fish Cookery for Caterers 08th May 2014 1.30pm to 3.30pm EVENING. Customer Care 2: What do customers expect & what standards should I work to? 12th May 2014 5.00pm to 7.00pm Complaints Handling 1: Why Complaints are important and how to listen to our customers 13th May 2014 10am to 12noon EVENING. Make more profit from food 1: Costing & selling prices & profit 13th May 2014 5.00pm to 7.00pm Complaints Handling 2: Dealing with complaints 14th May 2014 10am to 12noon EVENING. Sushi Workshop 14th May 2014 5.00pm to 7.00pm Cold Presentation for Caterers 15th May 2014 10am to 12noon Making and working with Puff Pastry 15th May 2014 1.30pm to 3.30pm EVENING. Make more profit from food 2: Managing waste, purchasing and your menu 19th May 2014 5.00pm to 7.00pm Wine knowledge for beginners 20th May 2014 10am to 12noon Sushi workshop 22nd May 2014 1.30pm to 3.30pm Understanding body language 26th May 2014 1.30pm to 3.30pm 24 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS St Helena Plover High on List Wire Birds listed 31st on the world’s 100 Most Unique and Endangered ‘Edge’ Birds the previous year. fi gure.” The average bird population numbers Sharon Henry, SAMS However, Kevin is encouraged with the num- stands at 362 for the period 1998 to 2014. bers, “If we continue to do what we are doing, “The project has sadly come to a close,” said The St Helena Plover known locally as the we can at least maintain the population as it Kevin, “but SHNT are hoping to keep it alive Wire Bird has been listed 31st on the list of the stands. We’ve maintained an above average for at least seven months of each year.” world’s 100 most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (Edge) species. Picture from SHNT Scientists from the Zoological Society of Lon- don (ZSL) and Yale University assessed the world’s 9,993 bird species according to their evolutionary distinctiveness and global extinc- tion risk, to produce the list of the world’s 100 most unique and endangered birds. Top of the list is the Giant Ibis with only 230 pairs esti- mated to remain in the wild. The St Helena National Trust (SHNT) have just fi nished a three-year project monitor- ing and researching the plover. “We are well aware of the situation with the wire bird,” said the SHNT’s Wire Bird Project Co-ordinator, Kevin George. “We have tried to take steps to increase numbers, to get them off the endan- gered list.” This included cat-trapping to deal with cats, the main predator of the wire bird. Adult wire bird with The last annual census of the wire bird, count- two juveniles ed 373 adult birds in January, a fall of 61 from Jamestown Vision 2020 Document Shelved KICKED TO THE KERB Air Access. “It’s nice to have visions and it is and fi shing. Richard Wallis, SAMS always good to have an idea about what the With a reprioritising at ESH how high does end product is going to look like. But at the the Vision 2020 document rate? According to The ill fated ‘Jamestown Vision 2020 Doc- moment, we need to be getting our basic build- Mrs O’Bey, “It hasn’t made it onto the prior- ument’ that came in for major criticisms last ing blocks in place,” said Mrs O’Bey citing ity list at this point.” One of the new priorities year has been, “shelved,” according to Enter- hotels, tourism services, walks and taxi servic- for ESH she said were, “developing the local prise St Helena Deputy Chief Economic Ex- es as well as all support sectors like farming product and helping local businesses to grow.” ecutive Director, Susan O’Bey. Some believe that the paving work that ESH is doing in Jamestown is related to the ‘Vision’ document. Mrs O’Bey was quick to correct that misconception saying that the ‘Jamestown Pavement Project’ is not a part of the Vision 2020 as, “it comes from a Tourism Develop- ment Project from 2011,” that was instigated before ESH was created. “There was never a link. I can understand why people might have this perception that, ‘it looks as though 2020 planning is going ahead,’ but to be quite frank, what was outlined in that [Vision 2020] plan is actually going to take signifi cant sums of money, and we don’t have that kind of funding,” said Mrs O’Bey. After the backlash of public opinion concern- Susan Jamestown graphic ing the ‘Vision’ document, ESH have repriori- O’Bey from the Vision 2020 tised and have refocused on preparations for document now on hold THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD
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Every year on April 22, over a billion people in 190 countries take ac on for Earth Day. The theme for Earth Day 2014 is Green Ci es. Community Forests Team from the NaƟonal Trust will have a stall outside of the Canister on Tuesday 22 April 2014. 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Bring them your waste! They will be se ng theirselves the challenge of filling a wheelie bin full of kitchen waste to raise awareness of how important recycling waste is for a healthy, sustainable environment. Save up your peelings and tea bags over the Easter weekend and bring it down to help get one of the essen al raw materials that is needed for the project. Tea bags into trees!
The Community Forests Team will have displays, showing you how they make their compost with top ps for making your own. They will also be bringing some of the finished product so that everyone can pot-on an Ebony seedling, to show why compos ng is key to the success of restoring St Helena’s endemic forests. They will also be reusing all sorts of ‘waste’ to make imagina ve new cra s and items. Come on down and join in with crea ve ways to be er care for our precious Earth!
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Raw vegetable peelings Cooked food
Tea bags Meat, fish or bones Coffee grinds
For more informa on about Earth Day please visit: www.earthday.org
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APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been received in respect of the following proposals:
1. Proposed Installation of Electricity Pole adjacent to the property of Barn View, Longwood. 2. Proposed re-building of Garage/Car port and Utility Room, adjacent to the property of Mr Patrick Benjamin, Southerns. 3. Proposed change of use of Offi ce/Store to Bistro type restaurant and establishment of cleaning material retail outlet, Business Units, Ladder Hill. 4. Proposed Wireless IT link between the old Customs and new Customs Buildings, the Wharf, Jamestown. 5. Proposed Shed at St Marks Hall, Longwood.
Copies of the applications and plans may be inspected at the Planning and Building Section, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown, Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 4 pm.
Any person who wishes to make representations on the above applications should make them in writing within 14 days to the Chief Planning Offi cer, Land Development Control Authority, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown.
Alfred V Isaac Planning Offi cer Email: [email protected] DATED THIS 17th DAY OF APRIL 2014
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Itshouldbenotedthattoensureconnectivityin totheIslandviaourServiceProviders,allcalls fromotherServiceProvidersmustberoutedvia BTorIbasis. 28 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD Th e Roads Section of the Environ- ment & Natural Resources Directorate would like to advise the public that repair work on the road from Hutts Gate to Longwood Gate will be car- ried out from Monday 28 April 2014 for a period of approximately six weeks.
To enable repairs to be done the following closures of the road will be necessary.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Th ursdays, Fridays - 9.00 -9.30 Convoy working (Traffi c fl o w i n o n e d i r e c t i o n a t a time -delays of around 5 minutes) 9.30 -12.00 ROAD CLOSED 12.00 -13.00 Convoy working (Traffi c fl ow in one direction at a time -delays of around 5 minutes) 13.00 -15.00 ROAD CLOSED
On Saturdays the above arrangements will apply except that the midday convoy working will run from 12.00 to 13.30 and the road will reopen at 15.30
Th e road is open outside the above times and all day on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Access for Emergency Services will be maintained at all times. Members of the community are advised that all request s for emergency services must be through Police Headquarters. Th e Roads Section would like to thank the Public in advance for their continued cooperation and support and trust that this upcoming work can be completed within good time.
Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc has a Vacancy for a Watch Keeper within the Bulk Fuel Installation at Ruperts Valley
Job Purpose:
To undertake shift work at the Bulk Fuel Salary will start at £7,063 per annum, depending on Installation. This will include regular checks of qualifications and experience. the Bulk Fuel Installation Complex and in addition to perform a range of maintenance/ cleaning Solomons offers an attractive Staff Benefits package which includes duties as and when necessary. free home-to-duty transport, a Pension Scheme, Annual, Sick, Maternity, and Paternity Leave, Training & Further Education Duties will include: Incentives Discount on Purchases and much more. • Transferring of fuel between tanks For further information, please contact James Crook, Bulk Fuel Installation Manager, on Tel no. 22332 • Taking tank dips and reading meters or via email address: [email protected]
• Preparing all apparatus before and on arrival Application forms may be collected from of fuel tanker Solomons Reception Desk, in their Main Office Building, Jamestown, and should be • Assisting with the delivery of fuel from the completed and returned to the tanker and restoring apparatus after fuel has Human Resources Manager, been unloaded. Solomons Office, Jamestown, By 22 April 2014 Job Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a valid drivers licence.
Special Conditions: The successful applicant will be required to work unsociable hours, including weekends and public holidays. Web: www.solomons-sthelena.com THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 29 CHURCH PAGE Seventh Day Adventist best claim to legitimacy – more so than Christ- Saturday 19th April mas. The diffi culty is that it is mixed with some 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School pagan observations, and even the word “Easter” 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service PastorFaithMatters Graeme Beckett is probably pagan in origin. Some refer to the 2:00- 3:00pm - Pathfi nder programme ancient Saxon “great mother goddess” Eostre Monday 21st April Should Christians (with variations), which in turn may be linked to Bible Study at home of Pam and Lionel Joshua. the ancient Greek fertility goddess Astarte, who Wednesday 23rdApril observe Easter? was celebrated around the Spring Equinox, more 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church or less the same time as our Easter. It is believed Thursday 24th April “One man considers one the bunnies and eggs relate to fertility symbols of 7:00pm- Bible Study at home of day more sacred than these pagan religions. Arnold & Sandra Crowie another; another man ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND considers every day alike. Some contend that even by celebrating this sea- Further contact: Brian Joshua, Tel: 24507 Each one should be fully son we are somehow indulging in some form Jamestown church will close on Saturday 12th convinced in his own of idolatrous worship. I don’t believe so. What April - But normal services will take place at mind. He who regards one about indulging in a chocolate easter egg? Are Blue Hill Community Centre. day as special, does so to the Lord.” (Romans you committing a pagan act by dressing up as 14:5-6a) a bunny in an Easter parade? Again, I don’t be- BAHA’I FAITH lieve so, unless or course you are consciously ac- www.sthelenabahai.org I love studying and comparing the various tra- knowledging a pagan deity. Why do I say this? BAHA’I CENTRE ditions within Christendom. Comparing them The Apostle Paul (see the verse quoted above) Gumwoods with what? Well, with each other, but especially concedes that some Christians may want to ob- DEVOTIONAL MEETING holding them up to the light of God’s Word (the serve days or seasons as sacred or holy. The Tri- THURSDAY EVENINGS Bible). What about this season? You may be of- umphal Entry, Crucifi xion and Resurrection of AT 8pm. fended, but I will tell you. In the New Testament Jesus is certainly something to celebrate, since ALL ARE WELCOME (when the Church under the New Covenant came Jesus, the Son of God, purchased our redemption For info. Telephone 24525 into being) there is no instruction to observe any in those fateful few days in Jerusalem. I think an “God who sees all hearts knows how far our lives anniversary. Easter, however, is linked to the annual celebration is not enough! – but I will take are the fulfi lment of our words” Abdu’l- Baha Passover, which God did instruct ancient Israel what I can get. As for the pagan “baggage” that to observe every year, so of all the “religious hol- comes with it, we know there are no other gods, BAPTIST CHURCH idays” Easter, as an event in the calendar, has the and besides, chocolate is chocolate! Bless you. Friday 18th April (Good Friday) 1) 8am Easter Service, Sandy Bay Chapel DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA Sunday 20 April, Easter Sunday 2) 9.30am Easter Service, Head O’Wain Chapel The Cathedral Parish of St Paul 6.00 a.m. Vigil/Mass St John 3) 11am Easter Service, Jamestown Chapel Thursday 17 April Maundy Thursday 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist St James The Sermon will be delivered by Pastor 10.00 a.m. Chrism Mass, Cathedral Graeme at all services 7.00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper Tuesday 22 April and Vigil, Cathedral 7.30 a.m. Eucharist St James Saturday 19th April, 3pm Friday 18 April Good Friday GOCOM Meeting at Knollcombes Chapel 12 Noon - 1.00 p.m. Matins and Devotion, Wednesday 23 April Sunday 20th April (Easter Sunday) Cathedral 7.30 a.m. Eucharist St James 1) 8.45am, Morning Service, Sandy Bay Chapel 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. Liturgy and Veneration, 2) 10.45am Morning Service,Head O’Wain Chapel Cathedral Thursday 24 April, 3) 6pm, Evening Service, Jamestown Chapel Saturday 19 April Holy Saturday 7.00pm Mass with Healing St James The Sermon will be delivered by Pastor 7.30pm Easter Vigil & First Mass of Friday 25 April Graeme at all services Easter Cathedral 7.30am Liturgy and Veneration St James 10am Sunday School, Baptist Manse Sunday 27 April Low Sunday Sunday 20 April, Easter Sunday 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist and St George’s Day 5pm, Prayer Meeting, J/town Schoolroom 8.00 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral Parade St James Tuesday 22nd April 9.00am Sung Eucharist St Peter 7.00 p.m. Patronal Festival/50th Anniversary 5pm, Bible Studies Cape Villa 11.00am Sung Eucharist St Andrew St Mark 7.30pm, Bible Studies, J/town Schoolroom 11.15am Sung Eucharist St Helena & Parish of St Matthew, Thursday 24th April The Cross Thursday 17 April Maundy Thursday 5.30pm Bible Studies, Sandy Bay Chapel Thursday 24 April 7pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Vigil 7.30pm Bible Studies, B/Hill Comm. Centre 10.00 a.m Mass St Swithin St Mark Friday 18 April, Good Friday For more info contact Pastor Graeme Beckett Sunday 27 April, Low Sunday 12 Noon - 2.00 p.m. Liturgy and Veneration Email: [email protected] 8.00 a.m. Eucharist Cathedral St Mark Tel. 22388 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Cathedral 5pm Stations of the Cross St Matthew Activities at the Army this weekend 11.15am Sung Eucharist St Helena and The Cross Sunday 20 April, Easter Sunday Good Friday 18th April 7.00 p.m. Patronal Festival/50th Anniversary 6am Vigil/Mass St Mark Service at the HTH Hall at 10am. St Mark 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist St Matthew Coffee and Buns following service. 11.00 a.m.Eucharist Woody Ridge The Parish of St James, Tuesday 22 April Sunday 20th April – Easter Sunday Thursday 17 April, Maundy Thursday 7.00 p.m. Eucharist St Mark 6am Sunrise service near top of Jacob’s ladder 7.00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper and Vigil 11am Family service at HTH Hall. All are welcome. St James Sunday 27 April, Low Sunday If you would like to know more about The Sal- Friday 18 April, Good Friday 7.00 p.m. Patronal Festival/50th Anniversary vation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Coral Yon 12- 2pm Liturgy and Veneration St James St Mark on telephone nos 22703/24358. 30 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS First Time for Everything A young female Pallid Harrier lands on St Helena for the fi rst time wingtips. The female is brown above Kevin George, SHNT with white upper tail coverts and the simi- lar juveniles are often called “ringtails”. This was spotted on Thursday, 27 Febru- Underneath it is buff streaked with brown ary, by the Wirebird team on an exercise at and narrow-winged. Birds fl y at one to Man and Horse; the team consisted of Kevin nine metres above the ground when hunt- George, Dennis Leo, Alex Benjamin, Albert ing, fl ying higher on migration, feeding Bennett and Marayka Henry. It was viewed in off small mammals, lizards and birds. the distance and through binoculars, landing The global population is estimated at for a few minutes approximately 150 metres 9,000-15,000 pairs, breeding in grassland from us and then fl ew away. It was seen by a and forest up to 2,000 m. It is found in the number of people over the weekend including steppes of Asiatic Russia, Kazakhstan and Alan Thomas and his son while out checking north-west China, with small populations found in Azerbaijan, Romania, Turkey cattle at Deadwood. We spotted it again on Pallid Harrier Picture by Kevin George Monday, 3 March, at Deadwood and later in and Ukraine. the afternoon, my daughter, Demi, and I were The species is mi- able to get close enough for some pictures, but gratory, wintering in the weather was terrible. I revisited the area on sub-Saharan Africa or WEEKLY WEATHER Tuesday afternoon and spotted it, but it was south-east Asia includ- The full moon this week has illuminated the night sky and we wit- disturbed and fl ew away so I was unable to get ing Namibia and South nessed the natural phenomenon of a ‘Blood Moon,’ that set on dawn’s any close up pictures. On Wednesday the 5th Africa so this bird could horizon glowing, a brilliant orange/red. The colour was caused by of March there was no sign of the bird and no have easily been blown volcanic ash in the atmosphere from recent eruptions. Here are the further reports were received so it must have off course to St Helena. weather readings from the Met Station at Bottom Woods and ANRD continued on its journey. They leave their breed- at Scotland for the past week. ing grounds between Information on the Pallid Harrier. August and November Bottom Woods Scotland Pallid Harrier - Circus macrourus. and return in March Min temp 15.5C 15.5C The length averages 40-48 cm with a wing and April, migrating Max temp 24.5C 23.0C span of 95–120 cm. In fl ight its long wings are singly or females and Total sunshine 37.7 hours 27.4 hours held in a shallow V. The male is whitish grey juveniles form parties Total rainfall 2.6mm 3.8mm above and white below, with narrow black of 10-15. Baldwin and Ellick to Attend Overseas Conferences Councillor, Councillor, Gavin Ellick Councillors Leslie Baldwin and Gavin Ellick Les Baldwin will be representing St Helena at conferences in the UK, announced a SHG press release dated 8 April. Councillor Baldwin leaves on Friday 16 May to attend the 44th British Isles and Mediterranean Region Annual Conference (BIMR), hosted by the Wales Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, in Cardiff from 27- 30 May. The theme is ‘Equality of Access to Democracy’ and Councillor Baldwin will attend sessions, including the Campaign for Women in Public Life and Engagement of Young Citizens in the Democratic Process. Following the conference, Councillor Baldwin will attend the 63rd Westminster Seminar and Workshop, held in London from 16-26 June. Councillor Ellick will join him who departs St Helena on Thursday 5 June. The Seminar and Workshop will explore Parlia- mentary democracy. Topics include, Holding the Executive to Account and the relationship between Parliament and the Media. Councillors Baldwin and Ellick will return in July. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 31 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD MFV Extractor Picture by Saint Marine Resources Ltd Arriving this Weekend
The fi shing vessel, MFV Extractor, is expected to sail into James Bay sometime on Saturday. At the time of going to press, she was 807 nautical miles away and making good speed of 9.5 knots. The vessel was issued a Safety Certifi cation on Thursday, 10 April, and immediately proceeded to undertake sea trials outside of Hout Bay Harbour, under Chief Skipper, Waylon Thomas. She left last Saturday. Owners, Saint Marine Resources Ltd, have said, based on the vessel’s progress, it is estimated to arrive at some point on Saturday, 19 April.
Mobile Banking April 2014
Bank of St Helena would like to advise the public that Mobile Banking will take place again as of Tuesday , 22 April 2014 in the following areas:
Cashiers Office at ANRD Scotland Tuesday, 22 April, 09:30 - 12:30pm HTH Supermarket Thursday, 24 April , 09:30 - 13:00pm Longwood Supermarket Friday, 25 April 09.30 - 14:30pm
Save yourself the trip into Jamestown, have all your bills paid, make a withdrawal or a deposit, request the balance of your account, set up your standing order, submit your remittance requests, you can even open a new account. Statement Prints are also available
All of this and much more from your nearest Mobile Banking Station..
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Inbetweeners 1 vs 6 Interserve Utd MOM: Mario ‘Peaches’ Williams, Interserve Once again Inbetweeners started the match Two Boats United quickly by scoring fi rst; Mycle Dook grabbing a screamer on the edge of the box as Interserve MCR 4 vs 1 Raiders were punished by their casual approach to MOM: Mark MacKay, MCR soon got into their stride however, with tough the match. But, like in all their games this MCR fi ght back from behind tackling taking place in the midfi eld from both season, Inbetweeners began to fade and lose sides which saw the half ended with not a lot shape, with the likes of Peaches dominating to keep their 100% unbeaten between the two. Raiders started quickly again the middle of the park and Shonray causing record. in the 2nd half with a somewhat lucky goal havoc when he was on the ball, Inbetweeners This weekend’s highly anticipated match with the MCR goal keeper at fault. But the had their work cut out. Interserve were also lived up to the hype, with both teams going match turned on its head when Martin Bagley giving a debut to Shaun ‘Chow’ Stevens at all out for the win. But as it was when they handled in his own area giving a spot kick to Right Back who coped despite his lack of ex- fi rst met, Raiders took the lead after a mistake the sky blues, which they converted and used perience. Inbetweeners did their best to go toe by the MCR goal keeper allowing the ball to to spur themselves on to the victory despite to toe with Interserve but eventually Interserve slip under his foot when attempting to clear Raiders hitting the post and their goal keeper were run away winners with Gus Williams under pressure from Dewy, but eventually Kelly pulling off several point blank saves. grabbing two and Shonray netting four and MCR were run away winners. Raiders began MCR also had in their team Dwayne Benjamin completing yet another hat trick, taking him to the match with intent not giving MCR time to who has been posted to Ascension with RAF the top of the goal scoring table with 10 goals settle on the ball with Julian Fuller having 3 at- for the next few weeks, he also got himself on in 4 matches. tempts on goal in the opening 5 minutes. MCR the score sheet with a fl ick at the near post.
Sharon Henry, SAMS The Combined Building and Terminal at the airport will be cladded with local stone. A ‘sample wall’ demonstrates differ- ent cladding techniques. The thin fl at dry pack cladding was chosen (top right on picture). The stone cladding will be done by a team of Saints using local stone taken from the runway cut. Work is starting in the next two weeks.
OFF THE WALL 34 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL SPORT
Football: Only 15% of English Premier League clubs are providing suffi cient wheel- chair space for disabled people, according to a report that details shortcomings at top-fl ight stadia. GOLF A survey revealed that only Swansea, Cardiff and Southampton provided enough space for spectators in wheelchairs. NEWS Contributed by Lawson Henry The number of wheelchair spaces a stadium should provide is based on its capacity. Newly St Helena Golf Club Report constructed grounds that have a capacity be- Week ending 6 April 2014 tween 20,000 and 40,000 must have a mini- mum 150 wheelchair spaces, rising by three for every 1,000 seats above the 20,000 thresh- old. If the stadium has a capacity of more than 40,000, at least 210 wheelchair spaces should be made available. www.theguardian.com
Boxing: Veteran Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the WBO welterweight title with a unanimous points decision victory over Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas Two judges scored the fi ght 116-112 for Pac- quiao, while a third saw it as a 118-110 win for the Filipino. In their previous fi ght, Bradley Ladies winner on Sunday was awarded a split decision victory that many was Joan Thomas felt Pacquiao had won clearly. www.sportinglife.com Only one competition was played over the ladies on 65. Prizes were also awarded to the weekend. On Sunday 13 April we had 14 play- following other players: Eric Roberts on 63; London Marathon: Mo Farah’s marathon de- ers take part in an 18 hole, par 3 stroke play. Club Treasurer, Stuart Moors 64 playing his but proved a step too far as he trailed home in Players were awarded half their normal handi- fi rst Par 3; Lawson Henry 64; Gerald George eighth place, outside the British record he had cap for this competition. Weather conditions 65; Deon De-Jager 66. targeted, in London on Sunday. were dry, no wind, so perfect for golf. Three players holed out in two to share the ball The 31-year-old had made no secret this race Four players returned scores of 62, they were: pool, they were Foxy who had two two’s, so was the toughest test of his career and he was Brain (Billy J) Fowler, Brian (Peachy) Cole- did Deon and Lawson also had a two. never in contention, suffering in the last quar- man, Jeffrey (Foxy) Stevens and veteran Cecil A big thank you to John (JJ) Joshua for spon- ter of the race as the step up to 26.2 miles told. (Gigs) Thomas. soring all the prizes for this competition once Kenyan world record holder Wilson Kipsang After a count-back Billy J took fi rst place, again. Next weekend being Easter no competi- took the Virgin Money London Marathon title Peachy 2nd and the two musketeers were joint tions have been scheduled. in an unoffi cial time of two hours four minutes third. Joan Thomas took the top spot for the Enjoy the week, stay safe and keep swinging! and 29 seconds, a course record, with Farah coming home almost four minutes back. www.sportinglife.com SHOOTINGNEWS a 10 and 5 ring card and scored 182.2 and Jamestown Rifl e Club 96.2 On Tuesday he was limited to 20 rounds Golf: Bubba Watson was quick to play down and scored 94.3 and 96.5. Madolyn Andrews his achievement of winning a second Masters Pat Henry, Chairman JTRC shot 92.5 and 95.4, Jordie Andrews practiced title in three years. his standing position and is progressing well. Watson beat Jordan Spieth and Sweden’s Jo- In good spirit our team shooters representing We were also joined by Kayleigh Harris, Co- nas Blixt by three shots after a closing 69 at St Helena in 2014 Commonwealth Games lin Knipe and Adam ‘Titch’ Fowler who is on Augusta National, becoming the 17th player to continued to train and work together with the holiday from Ascension Island. Adam shot for win more than one green jacket. bare minimum ammo stock that we have. Last the fi rst time off the sand bag with the Mar- That list features the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Thursday Chelsea Benjamin practiced with tini rifl e and scored 85.1 and 85.2. Despite the Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Nick Faldo, Tiger Eley high velocity ammo from old stock, mea- limitations we enjoyed the night. Woods and Phil Mickelson, but Watson was suring her time of 20 shots to 20 minutes on a not about to accept the label of an elite player. 10 ring card. Although her accuracy and good “No, no,” the 35-year-old left-hander said. grouping had no consistency it was a good “Again, I just got lucky enough to have two opportunity to practice sights adjustment ele- green jackets. I’m just trying to keep my tour ments, her shooting was well within the time card every year and if people say that I’m a frame and 44 rounds was allocated for this ses- good player, that’s great.” sion. www.sportinglife.com Saturday, Patrick Young was in practice with THE SENTINEL Th ursday 17 April 2014 www.sams.sh 35 SPORT Phillip Stroud batting DISTRICT CRICKET RESULTS for Half Tree Hollow Saturday 12 April 2014 - semi-fi nals Half Tree Hollow Longwood 177/4 102 Andrew Yon, 58 Simon Henry 25 Austin Fowler, 2/37 Carlyn Yon, 4/23 St Paul’s Levelwood 137/8 131/7 Dax Richards, 40 Delroy Leo, 51 Delroy Leo, 2/22 Gareth Johnson, 3/24 Sunday 13 April 2014 - district fi nal St Paul’s Half Tree Hollow 155/5 72 all out Ajay Bennett, 56 Andrew Yon, 41 Carlyn Yon, 2/46 Scott Crowie, 5/15 CRICKET FIXTURES No cricket this Easter Weekend
Christine Caswell serving for Serve-ivors St Paul’s Tyrell Ellick, in the fi eld
Gareth Johnson, bowling for St Paul’s Thundercat, Penny Bowers 36 www.sams.sh Th ursday 17 April 2014 THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA District Champions, St Paul’s
DIGGERS & CATS MAKE THE FINAL Ladies leap high to challenge for the Gold St Paul’s wicket keeper, David Reynolds, watches as another set of stumps go fl ying
VOLLEYBALL KNOCKOUT RESULTS Semi-Finals – Sunday 13th April
Ballsy Ladies - 2 Volley Diggers (17-25) (21-25) LOM: Kaylee Young of Volley Diggers
Thundercats 2 - 0 Serve-ivors (25-15) (25-18) LOM: Barbara Harris of Serve-ivors
VOLLEYBALL KNOCKOUT FIXTURES No Game Easter Sunday - 20th April Women’s Sports Association invites all members to attend the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7pm Tuesday, 6th May, Jamestown Community Centre Agenda items: Member fee revision, Sport tournaments for 2014/2015, Election of the Executive Committee.