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Vol. SENTINEL1, Issue 48 - Price: £1“serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Th ursday 28 February 2013

On Monday night at 22:50, an Articulated Dump Truck overturned on the Yellow Route into Dry Gut when the operator temporarily lost control of the vehicle. Full statement from Basil Read on page 4. Photo: Basil Read

SECONDMOTION BITE OF OVER-TURNED THE CHERRY Sharon Henry, SAMS There was a ‘Clash of the Titans’ on the second day of LegCo on Tuesday. Four motions remained on the agenda and the last one bought out the big guns. After a short consultation period earlier in the year on constitutional reform whereby small but signifi cant changes were proposed; to change the number of committees from eight to fi ve, to increase the number of PAC [public account committee] members by two, which were not to include executive council and to establish a chief councillor to act as a leader. Councillor Rodney Buckley moved the motion, “That this council notes the pro- posals contained in the discussion paper entitled Improving Democracy and Ac- Councillor countability, and the views expressed dur- Councillor Buckley Isaac ing recent public consultation, and requests Her Majesty’s Government to implement DAPM Report, what it all means - with the Financial Secretary - page 9 the changes set out in that document.” A public consultation was held in 2005 for Bank of St Helena reduce interst rates - manager’s views - page 4 constitutional change to include a ministe- Head Lice Outbreak, all primary schools, not just one area - page 6 rial form of government. “The island was Car battery dumped at the Wharf Steps - clean up on Saturday - page 10 not ready,” said Buckley. continued on page 2 SPORTS ARENA - Back Pages - Cricket - Shooting - Golf - Skittles - Volleyball 2 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL REPORT

Second Bite of the Cherry Speaker of the House, LegCo report by Sharon Henry, SAMS Cathy Hopkins, keeping order during this week’s continued from front page Formal LegCo The constitution was amended, “but this caused a stale mate with the then elected members. The only thing that came out of that was a considerable loss of creditability...to the whole political arena.” Members had been given notice prior to the day’s meeting that this motion was going to be opposed with the proposal to exclude the offi ce of chief councillor. “Now once again there are indications that the baby will be thrown out with the bath water,” said Buckley. He explained the role of the contentious chief councillor, “The chief councillor’s author- ity and power is political and nothing more. Neither the chief councillor nor any member of council can become a dictator because they Buckley likened the current election structure to an “old boys club” where legislative council chooses their “buddies” to fi ll the executive council positions.” must have the majority support of the legisla- tive council.” He went to say that under the sonally feel that a chief councillor would reform. He did not support the revised motion. chief councillor set up, the closure of Sandy give leadership to the legislative council and He said a resolution was passed by this council Bay clinic, Land Development Control Plan he or she would play a major role in the is- in September 2012 asking HM Government to and tax reforms might have had different out- land’s political fi eld. But with that in mind I undertake adjustments to the constitution for comes because of the political leadership and ask the question, what political power would improvements of executive council and PAC collective responsibilities. Buckley likened he have under the constitution? The answer elections. A working group was established the current election structure to an “old boys is that the constitution does not provide for a which was to be submitted, the proposal in- club” where legislative council chooses their chief councillor at this time or the procedures cluded the chief councillor. “Madam Speak- “buddies” to fi ll the executive council posi- for the removal of the chief councillor and his er,” said Thomas, “elected members endorsed tions.” cabinet.” Isaac said to improve democracy the recommendations of the working group “Honourable members your careful thoughts and accountability, none of this will work if and my mandate that the paper on constitu- will decide your political futures this after- we do not take the views of the people of St tional change should be top priority when I at- noon,” said Buckley concluding his tended my bi-electoral meeting with exposition. The motion was second- “I fi nd it somewhat strange now that this the FCO minister in London in De- ed by Councillor Cyril Gunnell. cember 2012.” Approval was given. The debate that followed clearly council who canvassed for this change In council it was decided to hold demonstrated that not all councillors has now changed direction and no longer the public consultation and the were on the same page regarding support the recommendation that they timeframe was adequate. “Now I the role of the chief councillor, this fi nd it somewhat strange that some raised strongly divided opinions. themselves put forward.” members are challenging the pro- Gauging opinions expressed during cess,” said Thomas. “The public the public consultation and through private Helena, along with the decision making when who attended the meetings, some were against meetings other councillors felt there wasn’t possible. Where there is evidence that the the chief minister and other did not say any- majority support from the people on the issue. public is not happy with a particular item, “we thing.” During those meetings explanations Adding drama to the proceedings Councillor must stop and listen,” and where, “strong dis- were given to queries raised. “145 people at- Brian Isaac stood to amend the motion to say contentment of the public was aired.” Draw- tended the meeting, those who did not object at the end, “This council does not support the ing on verbal and written submissions from but asked for it to be explained, it was taken establishment of an offi ce of Chief Councillor the public, the issue of the time constraint on and accepted that they were in support of the and believe that the fi ve committee chairman the consultation raised the sense it was being, chief councillor. So I don’t see how members should be elected by the legislative council ‘rushed.’ The revised motion was supported could say the majority was not in favour of and should then serve automatically as mem- by most councillors. chief councillor.” Taking into account those in bers of the executive council.” Councillor Councillor Derek Thomas headed the public attendance and did not speak against the chief John Cranfi eld seconded the revised motion. consultation and visited districts throughout councillor, Thomas concluded that the major- Isaac opened his exposition and said, “I per- January to garner opinion on the constitutional ity who participated in the consultation was in THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 3 REPORT

SLEEPING THE WHOLE NIGHT BEAUTY Tiny tot Tyanne Rose Thomas entered the world on Tues- day 12 February at 10.45am weighing 5lb and 11oz. Par- ents Shelley Furniss and Tony Thomas of Ladder Hill are extremely proud of their newborn and so is big sister Ashlyn (5) and brother Tylan (1). Tyanne has been an easy baby and haven’t been caus- ing any sleepless nights. She is already keen to chat as she gurgled and sang through the Sentinel photo shoot. The family would like to thank Dr Solomon and Dr Deon and the midwives and nurses at the General Hospital for their care before and after the arrival of Tyanne. A Special big thanks goes to Shelley’s sister Sarah for her support. support. “I fi nd it somewhat strange now that have a second bite of the cherry.” He under- ting a plan together. “Today was terrifi c de- this council who canvassed for this change has took to lead the organisation of the consulta- bate in the house and an awful lot of different now changed direction and no longer support tion concluding with a consultative poll by views came out and that sets the base. There the recommendation that they themselves put secret ballot. The poll will be held in each of is terrifi c amount of issues came out for people forward.” the eight electoral areas using the register of to chew over and debate and it sets the scene Like a dog with a bone after listening to his electors and printed ballot papers to ensure fair for people to ask questions and have a clear fellow members opinions, Buckley was not play. view.” This hadn’t been done in the previous prepared to give up without a fi ght. Speaking This bought a shift of opinion in the house and consultation. of the motion as it currently stood, “I represent the views of the pub- “The reality is that elected mem- lic,” said Isaac. “Today was a clear bers could be serving on executive “The reality is that elected members could demonstration of democracy work- council and not performing or not be serving on executive council and not ing within the political arena, that is capable of delivering and unless good, I welcome it. The result at the somebody is brave enough to create performing or not capable of delivering end of the poll will tell and do hope an enemy by moving a vote of no and unless somebody is brave enough to that people will come out and vote confi dence that member cannot be for or against.” I asked his opinion removed until half way through the create an enemy by moving a vote of no on the matter, “At the moment I election term for executive council confi dence that member cannot be will say we are not ready for a chief re-election. I suggest this is not the councillor at this particular time be- way to govern a nation.” removed until half way through the elec- cause he doesn’t have any constitu- Buckley proposed a new motion af- tion term for executive council re-elec- tional autonomy...there is no use in forded under Standing Order 10.1b. setting up someone to fail.” “That this debate on this motion is tion. I suggest this is not the way Buckley countered this opinion, “I adjourned until the next meeting of to govern a nation.” totally disagree, of course he don’t this council expected to be sched- have any powers and he can’t have uled 22 March to allow further constitutional powers. You either go consultation with the public in an endeavour council, excluding Isaac gave their approval all the way or not at all. If we are not ready to secure a evidence based, majority mandate to the new motion. Gunnell commented, “I for a chief councillor we are going to be 20- from the voters on the issue of whether or not admire the resolve of Councillor Buckley.” 30 years away from a ministerial government. the offi ce of the chief councillor is desirable in Green suggested the poll be done by an inde- I don’t think this island will get a ministerial the constitutional proposals now under discus- pendent party. government before a chief councillor.” sion.” This was seconded by Thomas. In an interview after the meeting Buckley and The debate will continue through the Sentinel Following this statement Buckley said, “I pro- Isaac agreed to a joint interview. “We have and on SAMS Radio 1. pose this adjournment so that everybody can near enough to a month,” said Buckley for put- Report from Day 1 on page 24 4 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL

SAMS Contact Details Telephone: 2727, E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh SENTINEL BANK OF ST HELENA REDUCES INTEREST RATES the new rate of 1.5%, Rosemary stated, “for current accounts BoSH is probably paying the COMMENT highest interest rates worldwide.” With the new rate of interest at 1.5% offered by the bank, there is still a short fall (0.32%) Darrin Henry, SAMS in the returns gained by savings invested. We asked how BoSH is going to cover this cost. Change is taking place on St Helena. At times, it “The bank is able to sustain the 1.5% for this can still seem agonisingly slow. But more and more, next fi nancial year due to previous investments that rate of change is gathering pace, so clearly evi- made at higher interest rates. That allows for dent from the Sentinel reports just for 2013 alone. us to sustain the 1.5% rate.” Rosemary said The visits of Mantis Collection in January, and then about the likelihood of further reductions, Protea Hotels and Pam Golding Hospitality in Feb- “There is a high probability of this happening, ruary were hugely signifi cant. Their plans sound especially if international interest rates do not great. Of course, I’m an ‘Option A’ person, excited bounce back suffi ciently enough.” However, about being part of the big world; many would say I would be pleased. I make no apology. The role that Rosemary went on to say, “the bank’s pru- others have played in making these things possible dent policies and practices with regards to its should not go unmentioned. I was surprised to learn liquidity and capital requirements, along with that negotiations with Mantis had started during the AfterBoSH theManager, recent Rosemaryannouncement Bargo that the Bank the Financial Services Authority regulations, time of the late Governor Clancy and continued of St Helena(BoSH), will be dropping its in- makes me extremely confi dent for the future through Governors Gurr and now Capes. From my terest rates from 2% to 1.5%, the Sentinel ap- of the bank.” conversations with Mantis we should also acknowl- When asked if the visit by the Financial Ser- edge the key part played by Julian Morris of ESH. proached Rosemary Bargo, Managing Direc- tor, BoSH, to fi nd out why. vices Regulator infl uenced the decision to As Saints we often think we can do everything our- decrease the interest rates Rosemary replied, selves, but I bet few of us had even heard of Mantis Rosemary explained: “Interest rates have Collection before, much less have the knowhow to dropped due to the fact that the bank’s invest- “No it didn’t, the process of changing interest woo this calibre of investor. ments, in the UK are currently paying around rates is done through budgeting exercises and Here at home, as Saints, it is more vital than ever 1.18% interest rate. We pay interest rates at this was planned.” that we play our part, and in recent weeks there 2% and can no longer sustain this rate”. On have been more than promising signs that we could really be capable of stepping up and shaping our future. YACHT MOORING FIELD MAINTENANCE CONTRACT Firstly I have to mention my team at SAMS and how they have embraced the challenge of launch- SHG invites suitably qualifi ed persons to tender for the maintenance of the new yacht moor- ing SAMS Radio 1. The World Mother Language ing fi eld in Jamesʼ Bay. The maintenance contract will be of three years duration in the fi rst Day initiative was all theirs, capturing the imagi- instance and will require inspections of all the component parts of the mooring fi eld. This will nation of listeners and instilling a pride in Saints include inspection and recording of the condition of the ground chain grid, riser chains, moor- that the way we talk, our ‘Saint English’ language, ing bouys and all connecting shackles. is something to be cherished. The programme was as much a successful heritage achievement as many Interested persons with relevant diving qualifi cations and experience of working with moor- other projects. ings should contact Chris (Hedge) Shuter via e-mail at [email protected] to obtain a full Next, the interviews I conducted with Kirsty & specifi cation of the scope of work required. Merrill Joshua in Johannesburg last week. How wonderful to hear two young Saints abroad desper- ate to get back so they can put into practice what Tenders should be submitted to the Deputy Chief Secretary by 15 March 2013. they’ve learned and try to make St Helena better. Isn’t this exactly what we’ve been hoping for, for the last 10 years and more? Accident on Site at Prosperous Plain An fi nally, something that happened just this week On Monday night at 22:50, an Articulated Dump Truck overturned on the Yellow Route into Dry and clearly demonstrates change and standard bear- Gut when the operator temporarily lost control of the vehicle. ing for the future is by no means an exclusive right The operator, as well as one of the other Drivers who pulled him out of the Truck, was immedi- of youngsters. ately assessed by the Basil Read Paramedic who was on standby. They were both taken to hos- Tuesday afternoon’s fi nal LegCo debate, in my pital for further assessment by a doctor. The fi rst driver was diagnosed with a slight concussion opinion, was one of those signifi cant moments of and the other driver with small lacerations on his hands. They were both discharged and during a change. The emotion, tension and passion ema- follow up examination the next day, declared fi t for work. nating from the Chamber via SAMS Radio 1 that steamy, February afternoon, was quite simply in- The Truck was assessed for any damage and then removed for repairs. Health and Safety Per- spiring. If there was an election today I would be sonnel then carried out an assessment of the site and, having been deemed safe, works resumed fi rst in line to vote, without any doubt where my early on Tuesday morning. crosses would go. Personally I think it’s a cop out As Basil Read, we are proud of our Safety Achievements to date, and an unfortunate incident when councillors sit on the fence, claiming they can like this just shows we must never become complacent. Through continued training of our Oper- only do what the people ask. Yes, they should rep- ators and awareness campaigns we strive to improve on an already impressive record. Accidents resent us, but as a voter I also expect those I elect are unavoidable on a Project of this magnitude and type of terrain and we do have all the systems to generally have a far greater understanding of the and procedures in place in order to minimize these and to manage them when they do occur. political issues of the day, and therefore not only The goal is not just to complete the Project on time, but to do so with the minimum amount of listen to constituency concerns, but more impor- incidents or accidents and with zero loss of life. This will be the ultimate achievement. tantly be ready to offer informed advice and guid- ance, and to show leadership in diffi cult times. That happened brilliantly on Tuesday as my own views DE JAGER, Deon on the chief councillor argument was challenged re- Island Director, St Helena Island peatedly. Let’s hope there’s plenty more where that BASIL READ came from. 27 February 2003 THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 5 LETTERS Dear Editor

1. I’m surprised to read about the bridge for the moat, surely if you enter into a contract for said item you get that said item (it’s like me wanting a size 6 shoe only to realise the shop sold me a size 5, I’d ask for a change or refund of money). So £17,000 for a bridge that don’t fi t! Wouldn’t it have made sense to invest that money into a local business Coltsheds (obviously I’ve not been home not the tourists who can afford the luxury who now have to sort out the “wrong di- for a while so don’t know the state of these hotel prices. I’ve seen it before on holiday. mensions!” Points for clarifi cation Editor grounds now) my point is we need more The big hotel brings in the crowds who eat please: Was the company ever consulted farmers putting the effort in. and drink on the premises. The local com- for a refund, or made to sort out their error? munities outside the walls are poor and try- Was the error the company’s or the person 3. Wow fab news on these rich investors ing to make ends meet. No people, we don’t who took down the dimensions? Was the showing us lots of interest in our island, need to be the next tourist hotspot, we need funds to purchase the bridge public money? selling us their plans for plush hotels. I do to stay true to being that ‘Jewel in the Atlan- Did we get a refund? I would assume the lo- wonder though the future of hotels like the tic.’ Therefore Editor, who is in our corner cal company having to rectify this problem Consulate, Wellington and Farm Lodge? I fi ghting for us Saints and getting it right for are being paid a healthy sum? Which then kind of get a bad taste in my mouth, what’s us, the local community? I fear we might leads me on to the fi nal bill being doubled?! the Saints reaction to this? What’s the word get it wrong. Who’s looking after the pennies to allow on the street? Has there been public con- this kind of mess up? Maybe a follow up sultation? Are “we” the common Saints Overall a good edition it is obvious a lot of piece for a future print. happy? What about the families that will hard work and effort has been pumped into need re-housing from Ladder Hill, did Gov- the SAMS venture I thoroughly enjoy read- 2. Congrats to the Joshua brothers on their ernment seek their opinion, or is it a case of ing from a far. Keep up the good work. Oh tunnel farming this is a brilliant idea, fresh I’m the landlord and if you don’t like it get before I go how do I tune into your radio is organic and a constant fl ow of veg. I fi nd out. These families have lived in the area it open to us overseas yet? it hard to understand how we import fruit for decades not a short tenancy of 6 months. and veg yet we have such fertile land. As It’s all well and good buying into change Rachael Matthews a kid I remember the gardens off the Mill but we must take our time and ensure it’s Lincolnshire, United Kingdom fi elds in Longwood. The potato fi elds down the right change for us the local community THE EXCO MEETING REGARDING THE GRANTING OF ST HELENA STATUS

PUBLIC MEETING for JAMESTOWN Dear editor I have no knowledge of the law but I do have opinions. My radio recep- VISIONING DOCUMENT tion was not wonderful so I hope I misheard a comment from the Attor- ney General. I feel strongly that the granting of St Helena status is the Enterprise St Helena, the St Helena highpoint for any individual coming to live here. It is recognition that they have met the rules of becoming one of us. This should be publicised Heritage Society and the St Helena widely, shouted from the rooftops and marked perhaps by a formal pre- National Trust would like to invite you to a sentation. I think I heard the Attorney General state that it needed to be done secretly/privately as it was a private matter like the claiming IRB. public meeting at 6.30 pm on Thursday As a member of the public holding St Helena status I totally disagree 7th March at the Museum to discuss the with him. If someone did want it to be kept secret I would feel that that should mean the application should be refused. Why would someone Jamestown Visioning document . want to be a secret holder of St Helena status? If the plans of SHG come to fruition there will eventually be a large number of people wanting to claim island status and then perhaps use that to eventually help to obtain a British passport. Surely we would want all of this in public, not secret. A presentation will commence at 7pm I want lots of people to meet the requirements for the granting St Helena followed by a moderated question and status and join us. I do not want them doing it secretly. I believe that in the Falklands the application is published so that other Falkland Island- answer session. ers can comment before the decision is made. The names of those who are successful are then published as a celebration. I quite like the idea All are welcome but as our population doubles or more it may be diffi cult to manage. Currently it could be done. Not being a lawyer but a member of the pub- lic I do feel governments must never use secrecy when it can possibly be avoided, especially when they know we do not have the protection of a Freedom of Information Act. I am quite sure that if all elements of SHG, including Councillors and offi cials, wanted to they could sort this secrecy out and make the granting of St Helena status something to be proud of, not something to be hidden or embarrassed about. Nigel Dollery 6 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS “WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY” Those who have passed New Porteous House in Jamestown can’t have missed the new win- dow display, showing a range of cushions, soft furnishings, upholstered coffee table and chairs. Abiwans, a business owned locally by Wanda Isaac, with the help of one of her students, have utilised the display space on the high street to promote goods and services avail- able in her shop, located at the Forester Hall in Jamestown. An upholstered coffee table which is 100% handcrafted in St Helena, with the woodwork by Ambledale, is the centre piece. Reuphol- stered chairs placed tastefully around the ta- ble, have ornaments of fruit baskets and fl ow- ers woven out of fl ax to show off the craft side of the business. Wanda who has wanted to do a display for a while, was fi nally pushed to complete the win- dow by Amanda Morris one of her students. The window display grabs Wanda, when asked if she was planning more the attention of pedestrians window displays said, “Some of the students I am training at the moment may display their WEATHER REPORT works in the window of the Arts and Craft cen- The full heat of summer is defi nitely here last- tre next to the tourist offi ce come the end of Min temp 18.8 C (18th) ing long into the night. Shame we have to keep March.” Max temp 24.2 C (18th) If you are interested in making your own craft- windows closed because of annoying mosqui- Mean temp 20.6 deg C work, Abiwans will be able to help you as they toes. The sea has kicked up with Atlantic rollers Total Rainfall 3.2 mm run courses in Craft Sewing ,Tailoring Skills, coming in and taking up precious car parks at the Mean W/Spd 13.1 Kts Flax Weaving and Upholstery workshops. sea front. Here are the weather readings from the Total Sunshine 48.8 hrs There is a waiting list for some courses, for Met Offi ce, Bottom Woods for the past week. availability call t:2082. HEAD LICE OUTBREAK that is it not an epidemic, there is not a great calling the hospital for medicated lotion. The The Community Nurses at the General Hos- number of children with head lice. I can say treatment needs repeating within 7 days of the pital have responded to reports of head lice from years ago it is not a big major problem fi rst to ensure all nits are eradicated. The hos- in the island’s primary schools. Head lice are like that. We can keep it to a minimum by pital issues treatment, free of charge. Medi- tiny grey-brown, wingless insects, less than using simple methods and parents can check cated shampoos are available in local shops a match head in size when fully grown that children’s heads.” and are good for prevention. Tea tree oil and suck blood from the scalp. Their eggs are laid Symptoms of head lice are scratching and shampoo is also recommended to treat head glued to the base of the hair and are known itchiness of the head. After 7-10 days baby lice. as nits. Jackie Henry, the acting Community head lice hatch and they take 6-10 days to be- A head lice infestation is not the result of dirty Nurse Offi cer told the Sentinel that there is an come fully grown. Once matured a head louse hair or poor hygiene. Head lice can affect annual programme in place to visit schools to can crawl from head to head. all types of hair irrespective of condition and detect such cases. “We like to inform parents Jackie advises parents to treat head lice by length. Jackie was keen to point out that this round of head lice is affecting all schools and is not isolated to one particular district. ANGLER LANDS GIANT MARLIN (1,320 POUNDS) OFF ASCENSION ISLAND A 1,320-pound Atlantic blue marlin, one of the largest ever landed, was caught earlier this week off Ascension Island by Olaf Grimkows- ki (pictured right). Fellow angler Paco Saca posted a description on Marlin Magazine’s Facebook page: “We had a pretty slow season until now when it comes to marlin fi shing but it seems to be true that when you have a long hard time you are saving up for something special. Well, we had our special day today.” The monstrous billfi sh struck the left-short outrigger at about 1:30 p.m. as the group was trolling on the southwest side of the island, which is located in the South Atlantic. regular scalp check is recommended The International Game Fish Assn. lists a THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Picture courtesy Pete ST HELENA MAGISTRATES’ Thomas COURT REPORT Leroy Hensil Clingham (32) of Longwood Hangings was convicted after trial on charges of sexual assault of a child less than 13 years of age and common assault of the same child on a separate occasion. Sentence was adjourned for a Pre-Sentence Report. Mr Clingham was remanded in custody. Owen Paul James (27) of The Briars pleaded guilty to a charge of being a keeper of a dog which killed, wounded or worried three cock- erels. Mr James was fi ned £60.00 with £15.00 costs. Craig Owen Yon (19) of Longwood pleaded guilty to a charge of driving without due care and attention. Mr Yon was fi ned £30.00 with £15.00 costs. Ian Douglas Sim (53) of Sunnyside, St Pauls pleaded guilty to a charge of consuming intox- icating liquor in breach of a restriction order prohibiting him from doing so. Mr Sim was fi ned £50.00 together with £15.00 costs. Kimberley Louise Francis (20) of Near High Knoll Fort pleaded guilty at trial to assault. As a consequence Miss Francis was in breach of a 12 month probation order previously imposed on her. This probation order had been imposed in respect of four offences of burglary. Miss Francis had also previously breached this pro- bation order which had then been extended by a further four months. Miss Francis also ad- mitted a further breach of the same probation order by failing to attend a meeting as directed by her Offender Manager. Sentence was ad- journed for a Pre-Sentence Report. Miss Fran- cis was remanded in custody. Craig Rex Henry (21) of Thompson’s Hill pleaded guilty to assault and criminal damage. Mr Henry was placed on probation for a pe- riod of 12 months for the assault and was fi ned £120.00 for the criminal damage, together with costs of £15.00. Tristan Xavier David Yon (23) of Cleugh’s Plain pleaded guilty to the cultivation of can- nabis. As a consequence Mr Yon was in breach of a 12 month probation order previously im- posed on him. The probation order had been imposed in respect of offences of assault and two charges of causing harassment, alarm or distress. Sentence was adjourned for a Pre- Sentence Report. Sanjay Ross Craig Williams (17) of Long- wood had been sentenced to a two years pro- 1,402-pound 2-ounce Atlantic blue, caught off The anglers did not believe, however, that it bation order (with an unpaid community work Brazil in 1992, as the all-tackle world record. would have survived after such a wearying requirement, curfew and an alcohol restriction The all-tackle record for Pacifi c blue marlin deep-water struggle. They thought that releas- order) for affray. Mr Williams had previously is 1,376 pounds. That billfi sh was landed off ing the billfi sh would have just been feeding admitted breaching this order by failing to at- Kona, Hawaii, in 1982. the sharks. tend for one meeting as directed by his Offend- Of the more recent catch off Ascension Island, Pete Thomas er Manager. The court had adjourned sentence Saca stated: “In the distance we saw her lung- http://www.petethomasoutdoors.com for 4 weeks to monitor future compliance with ing and she looked promising. After three sur- the order prior to determining the appropriate face runs she went a bit deeper and for the last “WE DO NOT NEED TO sentence on this breach. Mr Williams required 90 minutes Kevin fought her [till] sunset. REINVENT THE WHEEL” to be arrested on a court warrant before the end “Emil Ruud had to let go of the leader four of the adjourned sentence period. Mr Williams Enterprise St Helena team members, Kirsty admitted a further three breaches of this proba- times (wiring his fi rst marlin ever) until the Joshua and Merrill Joshua are currently in fi sh was controllable. After three hours the fi sh tion order by on two occasions failing to ac- South Africa, having travelled down with and cord with a curfew and on a separate occasion was pretty fi nished and we brought her in.” at the invitation of the Mantis Collection team Of course, in this era of billfi sh conservation, consuming alcohol. Sentence was adjourned at the end of January. They are there as part for a Pre-Sentence Report. Mr Williams was there are many critics of the killing of such a of an exposure exercise in various areas of magnifi cent creature. remanded in custody. 8 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL WORLD & ST HELENA SNIPPETS tourism training, hospitality, construction and training, etc.” She stressed that she wants to guided tours. take training a step further in terms of imple- WORLD Last week SAMS Radio 1 held a telephone menting NVQs on island. “What I’m trying to interview with Kirsty and Merrill, who were get together is an up-skilling model, initially NEWS visiting various hotels and hospitality training from life skills, to the output being accredited schools in Johannesburg. Both relayed ex- qualifi cations,” said Kirsty. An example she SNIPPETS tremely positive views and enthusiasm about gave was taking the success of 2onMain and the tourism potential on St Helena, believing getting a trainer and assessor in to implement what they were learning in South Africa could NVQs. One of Kirsty’s concerns is that with British, French, Hong Kong and Japanese students having the chance to leave school nationals were among 19 tourists reported- be brought back and implemented on island. “We’re like a sponge at the moment trying to at 16, they enter the work force with “no life ly killed in a hot air balloon crash near the skills.” A possible option to support these Egyptian city of Luxor. The balloon was fl y- soak up as much as we can,” described Kirsty. Merrill has been exposed specifi cally to the youngsters could be exchange programmes. ing at 1,000 ft (300m) when it caught fi re and Kirsty explained, “Someone from St Helena exploded, plunging onto fi elds west of Luxor, tourism development aspect, whereas Kirsty has been shown a number of training options. could go to South Africa and train in life skills offi cials said. One witness told the BBC peo- and a trainer from South Africa can go to St ple were jumping out of the balloon, “from “To up-skill levels and uplift the skill sets on St Helena is a huge part of Kirsty’s remit, most Helena and train up some of the facilitators in about the height of a seven-storey building”. the education department and then continue Two people, including the balloon’s pilot, re- of the places that we’ve been have got huge training elements to them,” said Merrill. An that training with the students.” She elabo- portedly survived the crash. Luxor lies on the rated on the term ‘life skills’ as “addressing banks of the River Nile and is home to some area that has been highlighted on their trip is conservation. “On St Helena we really do the skills shortages by stimulating, inspiring of Egypt’s most famous pharaonic-era ruins. and empowering the youth by taking a holistic (bbc.co.uk) want to preserve the product that we’re trying to sell. I think that we really need to touch base view to education and up-skilling.” A Royal Navy ship has discovered and Although Kirsty expressed that she is “so mapped a ‘Grand Canyon’ beneath the waves with the conservation team when we get back; I personally have underestimated how impor- eager to get back, enthusiastic and raring to using state-of-the-art technology. HMS go,” she is aware that she is only one person, enterprise discovered the 250 metre-deep tant it really is,” explained Merrill, “there’s a strong conservation team on the island at the “I have a lot of energy, I want to get things (820ft) canyon beneath the Red Sea during a done but everyone needs to work in partner- nine-month mission to improve understand- moment but like anything else on St Helena they’re probably under-resourced and under- ship... I need everybody on St Helena to work ing of the waters east of Suez. The Devon- hand in hand and say “listen to what I have port based ship created 3D images of the fi nanced and probably not taken as seriously as they should be.” to say, this is how I think we can move the canyon, which was found after the ship left island forward and this is how we are going the Egyptian port of Safaga. Last week a meeting had been arranged for the ESH team members, by Mantis with Galapa- to breach the skills shortages gap’ and I hope (independent.co.uk) they’re with me.” An Australian billionaire, Clive Palmer, will gos Islands’ Director of Marketing and Tour- announce that he is going ahead with plans ism programmes. “The Galapagos Islands are to build a full size replica of the Titanic. It almost 100% funded by the tourism industry. will, of course, have all the latest safety mea- The geology and remoteness is very similar Man killed in sures, but in all other ways will be the same. to St Helena,” said Merrill. He explained that It will have a replica ornate staircase, Turk- this visit to South Africa has shown him that ish baths, smoking rooms, and even the same “we can’t do this alone” and the St Helenian New Zealand “Marconi room” where the Titanic sent out tourism industry needs strong partnerships. its fi nal SOS. Passengers will even be pro- Upon seeing the Mantis hotels, Merrill asked shark attack vided with early-20th-century-style clothes Adrian Gardiner, Chairman of Mantis Col- A shark has killed a man off a beach near the and undergarments in their cabins. The safe- lection, about his team’s achievements and New Zealand city of Auckland. The attack ty equipment will be up-to-date, however, accomplishments. “The secret he said was took place on Wednesday at Muriwai Beach, and will include more than enough lifeboats ‘synergising’, surrounding themselves with to the west of the country’s largest city. A and infl atable rafts for the 2,400 passengers movers and shakers and a strong positive 47-year-old man was swimming when he and 900 crew. So far 40,000 people have ex- team, partnering up with similar businesses. was attacked. Police shot at the shark before pressed interest in going on the ship, to be This highlights the importance of partnering it disappeared. The beach where the man was built on China. Some have offered one mil- up with outside investors on St Helena. We do attacked has subsequently been closed. lion dollars to be fi rst on board, it has been not need to reinvent the wheel,” enlightened A police statement said that the man suffered reported. Work is due to start later this year Merrill. fatal injuries in the attack.”Police and surf and her maiden voyage is planned from An area that will most defi nitely be focused life savers went out in two IRBs (infl atable Southampton to New York in 2016. on, is the service standard on island: “No mat- rescue boats) and fi red on the shark. It rolled (source: itv.com) ter how much money is invested in bricks and over and disappeared,” Inspector Shawn Ru- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude mortar it’s the friendliness, consistency and tene said. of 6.2 jolted eastern Japan, the Japan Meteo- willingness to go the extra mile all the time, It is still unclear what species of shark at- rological Agency says. No tsunami warnings that’s going to set your business apart from tacked the man, but offi cials say great whites were issued. The quake shook buildings in your competition,” he expressed. Although he had recently been reported in the area. Clin- Tokyo, but there were no immediate reports is well aware that St Helena is known for its ton Duffy, a shark expert from New Zea- of injuries or damage. Tokyo Electric Power friendliness, he emphasised, “Existing hotels land’s Department of Conservation, told the Co said there were not reports of irregulari- on St Helena need not change too much but Associated Press news agency that such at- ties at its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in some cases the service quality needs to be tacks are rare.”There are much lower levels in northeastern Japan or at its other nuclear uplifted quite severely.” of shark attacks here than in Australia,’’ he facilities. The quake was centred in Tochigi Kirsty, who has been focused on the training said. “It’s possibly a function of how many prefecture about 120km from Tokyo at a side of tourism and hospitality, explained that people are in the water’’ , he added, saying depth of 10km. they have been visiting everything in terms that sharks ignore people “99% of the time”. (Stuff.co.nz) of “hotel schools, talking about construction bbc.co.uk training, conservation training, tour operator THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 9 REPORT The DAPM press conference in the Governor’s Offi ce last week

DAPM MOST IMPORTANT 8 DAYS IN ST HELENA’S FINANCIAL CALENDAR in aid that St Helena will receive for the next With only 36 months until the airport comple- Richard Wallis, SAMS fi nancial period is determined and set. With tion, one of the ways DAPM have of reducing each DAPM visit and grant in aid, there are funding will be to adjust the RMS shipping As reported last week in the Sentinel, the suc- conditions that must be met, and these are laid subsidy. St Helena can expect some changes cessful conclusion of the DAPM (Develop- out in an Aide Memoire document. to the price of the fares and freight as shown ment Assistants Planning Mission) visit oc- The UK Government fi nancially supports the by this extract from the latest Aide Memoire curred on Tuesday 19 February. The Sentinel island, as each year there is a defi cit between document. “DAPM is concerned at the very was invited to the Governor’s offi ce on the the cost of the island and the revenue received. high ratio of subsidy compared to years past. morning of 20 February for a press briefi ng. As an illustration of this, the projected govern- Both the freight tariff and passenger tariffs This week we look back on the most important ment spend for the next fi nancial year is £20.8 will have an annual infl ationary increase that 8 days in the St Helenian fi nancial calendar million. However, the island will only receive will begin on Voyage 188 at the start of the and the deals made for the future of St. Helena. a projected £8.8million from domestic rev- fi nancial year. However, increases will not DAPM are made up of DFID (Department for enue streams. be retroactivity added to pre-purchased fares. International Development) representatives; On this coming budget, set for 2013/14, there Last year, DAPM agreed that by 2015/16 the they come each year to St Helena to assess is a short fall of £12million and this is where transhipment subsidy would be removed and the future budget for SHG (St Helena Govern- the British taxpayer through DAPM step in. process begin in 2013/14.” ment). The representatives do this by looking They send the grant in aid to ensure the con- With the airport building project well under- at the recurrent budget; this is the day to day tinued fi nancial welfare of the island. This way, SHG need to show a growing economy. budget for all directorates, and subsequently £12million is not a true refl ection of what the This is part of the criteria as set out in the “Aide plan how best to progress forward in the next DAPM deliver though. There are other pay- Memoire”. The UK government are giving St fi nancial period. ments that are not encompassed within the Helena more funding to allow SHG to succeed Meetings are arranged with all directorates grant in aid. Extra payments come in the form in their quest for economic development and in SHG as well as with key personnel. These of £4.9million for the RMS shipping subsidy, this is where (but not limited to) the main fo- meetings are to determine how SHG has pro- £5.5 million in Capital Funding as well as cus of government is now. SHG and St Helena gressed from the previous DAPM visit. Re- other smaller payments. This pushes the total itself, needs to be seen to be contributing to the sulting from these crucial meetings, the grant contribution to just under £24million for St success of the island. Helena budget year 2013/14. In previous years, some of the critical fund- During discussions with the Financial Secre- ing provided by DFID has been in jeopardy tary of St Helena, Mr. Colin Owen, it became and this would, most certainly, have been the clear that without this DAPM money, the gov- case if there had been no evidence of tighter ernment spend could not continue at its pres- controls on expenditure during the last fi - ent level. This would mean that all the services nancial year. “The capital budget now has a provided by SHG would have to shrink. “For much more controlled approach to ensure we instance, there would have to be a smaller achieve what we set out to do.” stated the Fi- health service, smaller education service and nancial Secretary. less money to spend on infrastructure,” said St Helena’s goal for the future will be to re- Colin. “The island would not be able to con- duce the funding from the UK government tinue in its current form, in any shape, what and hopefully, someday the island will be self- so ever.” sustaining and without need for “grant in aid”. DAPM are slowly moving St Helena towards The Financial Secretary, stated, “The fi nal becoming a self-sustaining island; their goal outcome with the DAPM visit is that we have is to reduce the amount of funding sent to St the resources that we need in place, to take St Helena. The UK government is doing this by Helena forward and ensure that we focus on investing in the island and continuing the grant economic development, education and health Financial Secretary, Colin Owen, in aid payments, as well as fi nancing the air in going forward.” at the DAPM press conference last week access project. 10 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL REPORT MARINE AWARENESS WEEK OVERVIEW Marine Awareness Week launched on Sat- urday 23rd at 9am with a cleanup of the wharf steps area and an underwater scuba/ snorkel tour led by Darwin Project Man- ager Dr Judith Brown. The main items collected by participants on land were 6 bin bags of cigarette butts and soft drinks cans. 17 divers and 8 snorkelers, including 4 adults and 4 children spent an hour in the water and collected 3 car batteries, an old tire and 3 bin bags of rubbish, mainly glass bottles. The marine team with Anthony Thomas, owner of Sub-Tropic Adventures, introduced divers to marine life and col- lected a range of samples to show people ashore including starfi sh, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, sea slugs, little crabs, and shrimps. Amongst these species a new type of shrimp was found, which will be inves- tigated in the laboratory. Judith Brown de- scribed the new discovery: “it’s a sort of short, size of a baby fi nger nail, fat shrimp, but it hasn’t got long antennas at the front. It’s a very bright pink colour because it’s covered in a coral and algae, which allows A diver with a car battery found in the sea blending very well in rocks.” Pic courtesy: Dr Judith Brown

As well as the wharf clean up there were oth- week. On Monday 25th until Thursday 28th presentations delivered by members of the er events scheduled to take place during the the Consulate Ballroom was open to the public Marine Section and Dr Judith Brown, based day. 18 people had booked for a glass bot- for viewing displays of marine theme informa- on work done to date and to introduce planned tom boat tour with Krystal Clear Tours and tion. The Marine Awareness Week will end on work for the marine environment’s future. there were boat rides on the Pink Lady. Others Friday 1st March with a series of informative went sailing with members of the St Helena Yacht Club on yacht “Carpe diem” skippered Group of volunteers cleaning up the Heart Shaped Waterfall area - pic Dr Judith Brown by James Herne, and yacht “Galaxy” with Ann Mule. A number of youngsters came along to the seafront to enjoy banana and doughnut rides. There were Dolphin trips on the Pink lady to the Lemon Valley area on Saturday and Sunday morning. On Sunday community members could have supported the St Helena Nature Conservation Group and helped to pick up the litter in Jamestown Run starting at the Heart Shaped Waterfall, or alternately helped to clean up Sandy Bay Beach and then relax and enjoy the rest of the day afterwards with a pilau meal. On Wednesday between 4 and 6pm people with their own masks and fi ns could join the Dive Club for a short introduction into diving for a practical underwater scuba diving experience. The crew of “Helena Doro- thy” offered their company to embrace the life of a commercial fi sherman for the whole A group of fi ve youngsters enjoying banana rides THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 11 REPORT “UNDERWATER CLEAN-UP & MARINE LIFE TOUR” KICKS OFF MARINE AWARENESS WEEK

Marine Awareness Week participants with their wharf clean-up booty Pic courtesy: Dr Judith Brown One of the fi rst events for the Marine Aware- would not even consider “St Helena has ness Week organised by the Environmental as life forms. One of the a unique marine Management Directorate (EMD) was the diver said, “We enjoy the “Underwater clean-up & marine life tour” that diving and marine life environment, and it took place on and around the wharf steps. Sat- here on St Helena every would be fantastic urday 23 February started out to be a slightly week. It’s just nice to get if people could look cloudy day but the weather eventually joined the chance to give a little after these resourc- the effort as the day slowly cleared. Volun- back”. es. The wharf steps teers joined by divers from “Sub-Tropic Ad- Sadly on Monday morn- are one of the fi rst ventures” started the clean-up drive. Over 20 ing when Dr. Brown area people can see divers and swimmers took part supported by visited the wharf steps their families, while other onlookers gathered she counted 65 cigarette when they come to start the Marine Awareness Week. butts and a number of ashore, so it’s im- All volunteers donned blue gloves and started soft drink cans thrown on portant to maintain with a dry land rubbish collection, many bin the fl oor in the immediate it clean and tidy.” bags of litter were collected before divers and vicinity where the clean snorkelers kitted up to start the underwater up took place. Dr Judith Brown. Dr Judith Brown clear up. The divers split into small groups to do the work; were then joined in the water by Eliza- beth Clingham, Annalea Beard, Leeann Henry and Dr. Judith Brown the four marine biolo- gists. The biologists were on hand to point out some of the most interesting species as well as collect samples for the Marine Awareness fi sh tank display at the Consulate Hotel. Divers fi lled bags of rubbish from the sea fl oor around the steps including some car batteries. Batteries are one of the worst things that can be thrown into the sea as they will cause con- siderable damage to the surrounding sea life. The divers, who are trained to experience the sea life and terrain but not to interfere or damage the environment, benefi ted from the Marine life time spent with the marine biologists. The samples collected biologists who have the depth of knowledge, in St Helena’s pointed out some of the things pleasure divers Pic courtesy: Dr Judith Brown waters 12 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD



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A HEALTH NUGGET from your friends the Adventists: 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 ______The common cabbage is a superfood! Cancer prevention tops all other areas of health research with regard to cabbage and its outstanding benefits. More than 475 studies have examined the role of this cruciferous vegetable in cancer prevention (and in some cases, cancer treatment). The uniqueness of cabbage in cancer prevention is due to the three different types of nutrient richness found in this widely enjoyed food. The three types are (1) antioxidant richness, (2) anti-inflammatory richness, and (3) richness in glucosinolates. Fiber: Cabbage is a stomach’s best friend. Like its trendier cousins brussel sprouts, broccoli, and kale, cabbage is an amazing source of fiber. Raw cabbage has also been shown to help cure stomach ulcers. Antioxidants: The rich red color of red cabbage reflects its concentration of anthocyanin polyphenols, which contribute to red cabbage containing significantly more protective phytonutrients than green cabbage. However even white cabbage provides significant amount of polyphenols. (These anthocyanins qualify not only as antioxidant nutrients, but as anti-inflammatory nutrients as well.) The antioxidant richness of cabbage is partly responsible for its cancer prevention benefits. Lowers cholesterol: Look to this superfood for a natural and effective cholesterol reducer. Cabbage prevents bile from absorbing fat after a meal, which lowers the overall amount of cholesterol in the body. Glucosinolates: Cabbage contains sulfur-based compounds called glucosinolates that have anti- carcinogenic properties. In the body, glucosinolates become compounds called isothiocyanates, which some studies suggest inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Take full advantage of this superfood by cooking it minimally or not at all. Heat breaks down the chemical compounds that give cabbage some of its nutritional superpowers, so get the most out of every bite by keeping the leaves crunchy. Subjecting cabbage to heat for long periods of time has been proven to break down glucosinolates. Try eating cabbage raw, steamed, or lightly sautéed instead to maximize health benefits. Pests are common in cabbage. Conventionally grown heads may be subjected to insecticide spray to avoid pest infestation. Therefore, wash thoroughly in running water then soak in saline water for about 30 minutes, again wash in clean water in order to remove dust, pests, eggs/ova/cysts and any residual insecticides.

The Public Solicitors Office

The Office has changed email addresses;

Public Solicitor [email protected] Assistant Public Solicitor [email protected]

Personal assistant to the Public Solicitor [email protected]

Our telephone number remains the same.

We are currently extremely busy and we will ensure appointments are made according to urgency and need over the next few weeks.

Helen Scott, Assistant Public Solicitor on Ascension will be returning to St. Helena between 10th and 26th May and we are taking appointments for the preparation of wills during that time, please call the office to arrange an appointment and to arrange collection of the wills questionnaire.

The Public Solicitors Office, The Fort, Ladder Hill (above the fire station.)

Telephone number : 3008

www.publicsolicitor.com 14 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE We call them, Cyril Oxie with his wife Dotty and “The Good ole Days” grand daughter

Sherrilee Phillips, SAMS

Some of the familiar sights of Jamestown are the Castle, St James Church and the Castle Gardens. Sitting just outside the entrance of the Castle Gardens, watching and listening as people pass him by, is the familiar face of 75 year old Cyril Young, more popularly known as Cyril Oxie. “I was sitting out there for a long time,” commented Oxie. Problems with his sight now means that his short walk from his home; tucked away in a green corner of the Gardens, to the Garden’s entrance is no longer possible. “I can see a little but, only shapes and can’t tell who is who,” Oxie explained. “I only have a little vision from the corner of my left eye.” Oxie told us what it was like living with poor vision: “Oh it’s terrible. You don’t know what you want to do. When my wife brings me down here (just outside his house) and tells me to go somewhere and you just don’t know what to do. All the people who go pass me government, “and I used to work for Georgie Ascension I played in ‘Pan Am A’ for football they say, ‘hello Oxie’ and I don’t know who Moyce in the Consulate. I stayed I Ascension and the fi rst team I played for was the ‘Rock- they are.” Despite his diffi culties, Oxie enjoys until 1972 and then I worked for government ets’, and if you go on the ship there’s a photo the help of wife, Dottie. until I turned 60.” of the old days of our team and they’ve never In 1956 Oxie left island for work on Ascen- He remembers his Ascension days: “I was in taken it down. I was in the goal.” sion where he stayed for sixteen years, “I got charge of looking after the laundry and the With an airport on Ascension, famous people in with my wife when I was on Ascension Barracks. We would go fi shing and go to the like Robson Green and John Travolta have Island,” Oxie remembered, “she went to Eng- beach and swim. I remember going to the visited. I asked Oxie if there something simi- land for 5 years and that was in 1966. She mass hall to get food to take with us or we had lar happen whilst he worked there. “A lot of always jokes that, she went for me because I a fi sh fry, the fi sh were so easy to catch. Those planes came in once,” said Oxie, “they went was an American fella,” he said between jo- days were good, but then the money wasn’t onto the Congo to pick up hostages and all vial laughter. On Dottie’s return to Ascension, very much, only 5 pence an hour. We call them those planes fl ying was nice to watch. All the the couple were married soon after. This year ‘the good ole days.’” planes were parked on the base and then they they will be celebrating their forty seventh Sport has always been an activity Oxie has en- left one night. But, people were saying they year of marriage. Oxie and Dotty had four joyed, “I would play cricket, football, tennis were still on Ascension. Come to fi nd out, they children, the eldest is now 46, and now have and golf,” Oxie told me. “I used to be quite weren’t on Ascension, they were almost in the four grandchildren and another to arrive soon. good at sports; even on Francis Plain, when I Congo, but it was still being broadcasted that Another job Oxie did was a decorator for the played for Jamestown B and we won cups. On the planes were still on Ascension.”

Pictures of Cyril during his time on Ascension THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT COFFEE

HUMOUR BREAK Three vampire bats live in a cave surrounded by three castles. One night, the bats bet on who can drink the most blood. The fi rst bat comes home with blood dripping off his fangs. He says, “See that castle over there? I drank the blood of three people.” The second bat returns with blood around his mouth. He says, “See that castle over there? I drank the blood of fi ve people.” The third bat comes back covered in blood. He says, “See that castle over there?” The other bats nod. “Well,” says the third bat, “I didn’t.” ------ A man rushes his limp dog to the veterinarian. The doctor pro- WUZZLE nounces the dog dead. The agitated man demands a second opin- A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an ion. The vet goes into the back room and comes out with a cat. The interesting way. The object is to try to fi gure out the well-known saying, cat sniffs the body and meows. The vet says, “I’m sorry, but the person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent. cat thinks that your dog is dead, too.” The man is still unwilling to Answers on page 18 accept that his dog is dead. The vet brings in a black Labrador. The FUN QUOTES lab sniffs the body and barks. The vet says, “I’m sorry, but the lab thinks your dog is dead, too.” The man fi nally resigns to the diag- nosis and asks how much he owes. The vet answers, “£650.” “£650 What’s another word for to tell me my dog is dead?” exclaims the man. “Well,” the vet re- plies, “I would only have charged you £50 for my initial diagnosis. The additional £600 is for the cat scan and lab tests.” Thesaurus? Steven Wright TIME TO REBOOT - Going back to 28 February Famous Birthdays 28 Feb - 6 Mar 1986: The Swedish prime minister died after being shot in a street ambush in central Justin Bieber -19 Stockholm. His wife was wounded. Olof and Lisbeth Palme were attacked as they were Canadian Singer (1 Mar) leaving a cinema at about 2330 local time. Mr Palme was shot twice in the stomach, his wife was shot in the back. Daniel Craig - 45 The new James Bond (2 Mar) 2001: Up to 13 people were feared dead and more than 70 were injured after a high- speed rail collision caused by a car which had careered off the motorway. Coaches and Jon Bon Jovi - 51 other wreckage were hurled hundreds of yards when the Newcastle to London passenger train smashed virtu- US Rock Singer (2 Mar) ally head-on into a goods engine on the East Coast Main Line in North Yorkshire. The disaster happened at 0612 GMT at Great Heck, near Selby, when a Land Rover, towing a trailer with a car on board, veered off the Eva Mendes - 39 M62 onto the railway line. The driver of the vehicle managed to escape and phoned the emergency services Cuban American Actress on his mobile phone. (5 Mar) PEOPLE ... Staff benefits with DID YOU KNOW... • The average elephant produces 22kg (50 the Hilton Hotel pounds) of dunn each day. Group: • The average person swallows 295 times during 1. Free training and a meal development • An average person will spend 25 years asleep 2. Staying in other Hilton Hotels @ £16 • The average soccer ball is made up of 32 leather per night B&B panels and held together by 642 stitches Jolene 3. 50% discount on • The average cow produces 40 glasses of milk Food & Beverage a day Benjamin • The average pool cue is 1.4m (4.75ft) long If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we can do) and your top 3 - it could be your top 3 movies, songs, • The average shower temperature is 38°C books or cars. It could be your top 3 places on St Helena, or top 3 (101°F) achievements. The more interesting the better chance of being chosen, as we will only print 1 per week! Email: [email protected] with subject heading, top 3. • the average person has over 1,460 dreams a year 16 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

LEO’S PLANET EVENT MANAGEMENT Introduces Mother’s Day on 10th March is fast approaching and The London Gift Shop has just received beautiful cards with long verses for Mother and Nanna, and “EasterExplosion” gift items to show your love and appreciation. 30thͲ31stMarch

HorsePasture Also now available is a wide range of Country and  Irish music CD’s from old favourites to the very latest; InPartnershipwith items with a marine theme for marine conservation week including paintings of local scenes. etc. SHAPE Weencourageanybodywithatalenthappytoshowcaseitatthisevent For those celebrating Ruby (40th), Golden (50th) tomakecontact. or other Wedding Anniversaries, there are pairs of glasses, photo frames, plaques, sets of mugs, REVEALYOURSELF! trinket boxes, etc Visitthevariousstalls Enjoyvariousmusicacts/artists Jewellery sets with long clip-on earrings and matching Childrenentertainment necklets are on sale for ladies without pierced ears. DISCO

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Hospitality Training Restaurant Closes Temporarily

2onMain will close from the 1st March until April (date to be confirmed) in order to reorganise some elements of the operation.

The Team would like to say A BIG THANK YOU to all our friends, customers and suppliers who have supported the Training Restaurant over the last few months.

We couldn’t have done it without you!

2onMain will reopen in April to continue with hospitality training. If you have any questions or you would like to join the program then please contact Kirsty Joshua on telephone 2110 or 2920 or email [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you soon! THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 17 NOTICE BOARD -DPHVWRZQ$9LVLRQIRU

St Helena is at a pivotal point in its history with the arrival of air access and the proposed shift of cargo and freight operations to Rupert’s Bay over the next 4 years. Jamestown, the island’s capital, needs to redefine its role as its function as the gateway to the island comes to an end.

Changes in access to the island will lead to opportunities within Jamestown as warehousing, shipping, and wholesaling operations relocate, the St Helena Government consolidates its operations, and new opportunities for tourism and leisure activities arise.

At the core of the document “Jamestown: A Vision for 2020” is the adoption of the principles contained within the Sustainable Development Plan, the Sustainable Economic Development Plan, and the Land Development Control Plan. The document sets out a Vision for the future and contains ideas and concepts to stimulate comment. Your constructive comments are appreciated.

The Vision is NOT a collection of forgone conclusions that will happen overnight! It is intended as a discussion document which will then lead into a consultation process for the development of a Masterplan for Jamestown, which will help direct decision making by SHG, the Planning Board, individuals and businesses.

Digital and hard copies of the document can be viewed upstairs at the Canister and downstairs at Tourism between 09.00 and 16.00, Monday to Friday, and from 10.00 to 13.00 on Saturday. Copies are also at the Library and at reception at Essex House.

Your written comments can be posted in a dropbox at the Canister, or emailed to [email protected]

Digital copies can be transferred onto your memory stick at the Canister (2158) or at ESH offices in Ladder Hill (2920) to be taken away and viewed at leisure. An online dropbox to download the document is also available, please ask at ESH.

18 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA 1st March 2013 1st March 2013 NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Jacqueline Rose Robin- NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Stedson Brian Pe- son of ‘Charleys’, Cleughs Plain, for registration of an easement over ters of Lower Sandy Bay for registration as proprietor of area of Parcel 114 in the New Ground Registration Section registered in the land registered in the name of the Crown namely Parcel 55 in name of Lillian Rose Hoole of Bedford, England and Parcel 99 in the the Registration Section of Sandy Bay West. Such application is said Registration Section registered in the names of Patrick Edward made by virtue of claimed peaceable, open and uninterrupted pos- Robinson and Rosemary Joyce Robinson of Cleughs Plain. Such appli- session of said land for a period of at least 15 years. A copy of the cation is made by virtue of claimed peaceable, open and uninterrupted application and a plan of the said land are available for inspection enjoyment of said land for a period of at least 20 years. A copy of at The Land Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during normal the application and a plan of the said land are available for inspection offi ce hours. Any person who wishes to make representations to at The Land Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during normal offi ce the Land Registrar as to why this application should not be al- hours. Any person who wishes to make representations to the Land lowed must do so within 3 calendar months of the date of publica- Registrar as to why this application should not be allowed must do so tion of this notice. within 3 calendar months of the date of publication of this notice. JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS

MEET THE PLANNERS WUZZLE The chance to have your say about the future of Half Tree Hollow, SOLUTIONS Bunkers Hill and Bottom Woods. 1. Working Overtime 2. Do Without 4th march 4-6 pm Half Tree Hollow Community Centre 3. Teddy Bear 7th March 10-12 noon Human Rights offi ce, Jamestown 4. Shot in the Dark 7th march 1-3 pm Economic Development Forum, PAS 5. Eiffel Tower 8th 10-12 Harford Community Centre, Longwood 6. Long Island

Environmental Management Directorate Government of St Helena St Helena Island South Atlantic Ocean STHL 1ZZ  CLOSED SEASON FOR SPEAR FISHING 1ST JANUARY 2013 TO 31ST MARCH 2013 DURING THIS PERIOD SPEAR FISHING IS NOT ALLOWED AT ANY TIME OR PLACE IN ST HELENA’S WATERS. The Spear Guns (Control) Ordinance CAP 91 states that during a closed season, no person shall have a spear gun in his possession on or within twenty metres of any tidal water or upon any beach or foreshore or while swimming or while in any vessel. During this time most fish are at the spawning stage and it is therefore necessary to put measures in place to allow marine life a chance to breed and to grow into sustainable resources. The aim of the controlled season is not to stop people from enjoying the sea and its life but to respect our oceans and its resources. Elizabeth Clingham Marine Conservation Officer THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD

Newspaper Bingo Game 3, Week 1 – Lilac Card 45 numbers called in order from left to right: 64 15 30 27 56 28 14 85 6 38 86 33 1 55 81 50 51 22 65 9 11 57 63 49 34 72 26 68 4 35 3 43 74 58 17 16 76 32 10 73 40 37 78 39 7 •If you have a full house please bring the whole book to Y&T before 5pm on Monday 28 January •This draw playing for the £150 fi rst prize. •In the event of more than one full house the winner is decided on the lowest number called moving left to right •If more than one winner on the same number then prize is shared •Numbers called using www.bingoport.co.uk number generator PUB PARADISE Friday - Normal opening hours with music played from the bar. SAMS Saturday - Enjoy the night out with mixed music played by DJ KJ RADIO 1 Sunday - Opened from 5pm Monday to Friday SUNRISE 7 to 10am Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News 8am: BBC World News 12pm: St Helena News, public service announcements and notice board. AFTERNOON DRIVE 4 to 7pm Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 5pm St Helena News 6pm BBC World News 7pm: St Helena News, public service announcements and notice board.

Saturday: 9am, 12pm & 7pm: St Helena News, public service announcements and notice board.

Thursday 28 February - NEW 7.30pm, We’re All Human - Health programme presented by Gavie Williams, HSW Health Promotion Co-ordinator, with guests Dr Deon and staff nurse Ruth Young. Topic for discussion: Sexual Health focusing on contraception

Thursday 28 February - NEW 8 - 9pm, Sanctus Ruckus, by Gareth Drabble, the best modern Christian music that’s being made today 20 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

 “NEW ECONOMIC FORUM” Next week Thursday – 07 March 2013 Time 08h45 – 15h45 Venue – Prince Andrew School Focusing on the partnering of Government and the private sector in driving economic development on St Helena

EVENT SCHEDULE Time MainHall SessionLeader Classroom1 SessionLeaders Classroom2 SessionLeaders HEG/Moors/ 08h45 Welcome Morris/DeJager/ 09h30 Midwinter 09h30 Managingthe Statisticsand PaulaMacleod Alberts "GoingGreen" Pelembe 10h00 EconomyͲTourism marketinfo (Statistician) 10h00 Managingthe Infrastructure Squibbs/ LocalBusiness George/ Brumbill 10h30 EconomyͲFisheries Energy/Water Hubbard Support Midwinter Infrastructure 10h30 Government Malpas/ LocalBusiness George/ Cllr.ScipioͲOdean Roads/Waste 11h00 accessibility Rummery Support Midwinter Management Relationship 11h00 CorporateSocial building/Bridging Cllr.ScipioͲOdean McDaniel 11h30 Responsibility gaps 11h30 Managingthe Statisticsand PaulaMacleod Brumbill "GoingGreen" Pelembe 12h00 EconomyͲFisheries marketinfo (Statistician) 12h00 Trainingand Joshua/Yon 13h00 Development Comprehensive (Housing) 13h00 LocalBusiness George/ Development Crowe/ 14h00 Support Midwinter Areas Woodthorpe 14h00 Closing Moors 14h15   Specialboothswillbeallocatedtoallow1Ͳ2Ͳ1meetings Comeandaskthequestionsyouhaveandshareyourthoughts Thinkingofstartingabusiness?Alltheexpertsinoneplacetosupport Visitthevariousstallsandinformationsessionthroughouttheday Cateringfacilitieswillbeavailable ThePrivatesectorleadingtheway! Contact Verline Leo 3914/2012 or email [email protected] THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 21 CHURCH NOTICES We will not equal his love which he showers Wednesday 6th March on us unrelentingly. But at least we will want 7.30pm Bible Studies, to be his loyal servants, his loyal loved ones. Deadwood at home of Winnie Thomas FaithMatters Thursday 7th March As the Prayer for the Queen’s Majesty, that we 5.30pm Bible Studies, Sandy Bay Chapel Father Fred George prayed this morning in Council, says “replen- 7.30pm Bible Studies, Blue Hill God, the only ruler of princes - ish her with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that (Home of Francie and Beattie Peters) she may always incline to thy will and walk in For more info contact Pastor Graeme Beckett This morning I read thy way”. May the Council and we electors Email: [email protected] prayers for the Legis- also be fi lled with the Holy Spirit and incline Tel. 2388 to his will and walk in his way. The way is lative Council. The DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA court room now used that of love for our neighbours and the other for the council is dec- inhabitants of this island and for God who gave both the people and the island, to us. The Cathedral Parish of Saint Paul. orated with a splendid Sunday 3 March, Third Sunday of Lent. large version of the BAHA’I FAITH 8.00 am. Eucharist. Cathedral. Royal Arms shew- www.sthelenabahai.org 10.00 am. Eucharist. Cathedral. ing whose authority 3.30 pm. Eucharist. Saint Peter. the Council has. The BAHA’I CENTRE Thursday 7 March, Saint Perpetua. prayers are straight Gumwoods 10.30 am. Eucharist. Saint Swithin. forward written prayers that are applicable to DEVOTIONAL MEETING Sunday 10 March, Mothering Sunday. such situations. We pray for the Queen and 8.00 am. Eucharist. Cathedral. the Council that they will do God’s will and do Thursday 28th.February 2013 10.am Eucharist Cathedral all they can for God’s people, those God made 8pm. 5.30 pm. Evening Prayer & Vestry in his own image. If the prayers were not for- Cathedral. mal and written, sooner or later some – one “Man should know his own self and recognise will claim we are trying to infl uence the proce- that which leadeth unto loftiness or lowli- The Parish of Saint James. dures, but we hope that God will infl uence the ness, glory or abasement, wealth or poverty.” Sunday 3 March, Third Sunday of Lent. procedures. We hope that the Councillors will Baha’u’llah 9.30 am. Eucharist, Saint James. do due honour to the Queen as her servants and 3.30 pm.Eucharist, Saint Michael. due honour to God, her over arching monarch. Seventh Day Adventist Monday 4 March. 7.00 pm. Eucharist. Saint Mary. Now, these our servants, the councillors, are Saturday 2 March Wednesday 6 March. chosen by us. We fi rst nominated them and 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School 7.30 am. Eucharist. Saint James. then cast our vote in an election from the list 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service 2:00- 3:00pm - Pathfi nder Programme Thursday 7 March, Saint Perpetua. of those nominated. The most popular is 7.00 pm. Eucharist with Healing. Saint John. elected. If we failed to use our vote during Monday 4 March Sunday 10 March, Mothering Sunday. the last election, we are failing in our duty to Bible Study at home of Pam and Lionel 9.30 am. Eucharist. Saint John. our people and to God. If the candidates are Joshua. 7.00 pm. Evening Prayer. Saint James. all so bad that we can vote for none of them, we should still attend the polling station and Tuesday 5 March The Parish of Saint Matthew. register our objection by spoiling the paper. If 7:00pm- Bible study at Guinea Grass, (home Sunday 3 March, Third Sunday of Lent. none of the candidates are good enough to rep- of Andrew & Shara Robinson) 7.00 pm. Eucharist. Saint Matthew. resent us, should we not stand in their stead? Wednesday 6 March Tuesday 5 March. 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church 7.00 pm. Eucharist. Saint Mark. The Christian renders “unto Cesar that which Sunday 10 March, Mothering Sunday. is Cesar’s”, as the Lord puts it. We pay our Thursday 7 March 11.00 am. Eucharist. Saint Mark. taxes as decided on by the Council and the 7:00pm- Prayer Meeting at Longwood Com- money is used for our benefi t. The revenue is munity Centre. used to provide schools and more importantly, teachers. It is used to provide the hospital, ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND and more importantly, nurses and doctors. It For more information, contact Pastor Clack Activities at the Army this weekend Friday 1st March is also used to build roads, provide electric- Tel No. 2267 ity and water and goodness knows what else. Email: [email protected] Women’s World Day of Prayer service at the The Christian also obeys the laws for they are BAPTIST CHURCH Half Tree Hollow Hall at 7.30pm. passed for the good of all. The saying that “the All ladies welcome. Please bring a plate of law is made for the obedience of fools and the Sunday 3rd March eats to share after the service. guidance of wise men” is vicious and divisive. 1) 8.45 am Divine Service, Sandy Bay Chapel Sunday 3rd March The wise, if they have any real care for the rest 2) 10.45 am Divine Service, JAM CLUB at the HTH hall at 10am. of us, must keep the law too. There is noth- Head O’Wain Chapel PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE at the ing good in setting ones – self above others. 3) 7.00 pm Divine Service, Jamestown Hall at 6.30pm. Jamestown Schoolroom All are welcome. If it were not for the Legislative Council or Sermon: Are you a child of Abraham? Monday 25th February something like it, our island would be barba- (Romans 4:13-25) NO MUMS & TODDLERS ON MONDAY. rous indeed. But we also “render to God that 10.00 am Sunday School, Baptist Manse There is always a warm welcome for you at which is God’s” and that means giving him the Tuesday 5th March the Salvation Army. love that he gives us. Of course we will not do 5.00pm Bible Studies, Cape Villa If you would like to know more about The as much, indeed, anything, which comes near 7.30pm Bible Studies, Salvation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Coral what he did for us when he died on the cross Jamestown Schoolroom Yon on telephone nos 2703/4358. and when he forgives our failures day by day. 22 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD LEO’S PLANET EVENT LEO’S MANAGEMENT PLANET EVENT MANAGEMENT LEO ’S PL AN ET EVENT MANAGEMENT  Leo’s Planet Event Management in partnership with SHAPE is pleased to inform members of the public that Horse Pasture will be used for a charity and community driven event. Easter weekend Saturday 30 March – Sunday 31 March As this event will be open to the public with entertainment and various activities on offer, all campers and day visitors utilising and accessing Horse Pasture on the Easter weekend (30 - 31March) will be charged a small fee. We acknowledge that traditionally campers visit Horse Pasture over this period and we have therefore accommodated you by ensuring a designated camping area available for your convenience. Fees: Campers £2 per person,Fees Day visitors £1 per person Inpp support of this event during g the weeks Campers prior, the £2 access per person road into Horse Pasture will be made safe for easy access,Day visitors toilets £1 will per be person tidied etc. In support of this event during the weeks prior, the access road into Horse Pasture will be made safe for Any inconvenience caused to visitors in the easy interim access, is regretted. toilets will be tidied etc. Concerns to be directed to Any inconvenienceVerline or Adrian caused to visitors in Telthe 3914/2012 interim is regretted. EMAIL: [email protected] Concerns is to be directed  Warren’s Shop window Fishy Shop Window Competition

Six shops in Jamestown have really got into Judge Dr. Brown stated, “The decision was ticular order) the swing for Marine Awareness this week. diffi cult with a range of excellent displays London Gift Shop: “Good information on ce- There has been a competition running between and the judges commented on the great efforts taceans – simple but effective conservation the shops for the best Marine Awareness win- which had been made.” The eventual winners message (Don’t destroy, enjoy).” dow display. The windows which have all been were, (with the judges comments): Star: “Very colourful, interesting marine decorated with marine themes really show off 1st – Warrens: “Great handcrafted creativity themed foods.” the effort made by the staff at their respective with a strong conservation message” Emporium: “Cheerful, great for the kids, spe- shops. Judges for the competition were Mike 2nd – DIY: “Fabulous poem – great ingenuity cies yet to be discovered!” Durnford, Dr. Judith Brown, of Environmen- with a St Helena Marine twist” Dr. Brown concluded, “it was a phenomenal tal Directorate and Cathy Alberts of Enterprise 3rd – Bazaar: “ Lovely handmade fi sh made effort and hope to see more entries next year!” St Helena . The three judges examined the six from plates” shop windows on Tuesday evening. Other shops achieved high praise(in no par- THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 23 SCHOOLS Year 1 & 2 pupils of Pilling Primary have been travelling around the world with Barnaby bear. One of the places they visited was Spain. The children had to write a post card back home to St Helena describing the beautiful country of Spain and some of the leisure time activities they did.

Dear Miss Clark

I am having a nice time here in Spain. I went to the jetty to see Dear Fatima the huge ships in port and then I I am in Spain and it is very hot went to the bar for a strawberry here. There is a cold swimming smoothie. pool in are hotel with a juice bar.There are tall palm trees and Lots of love skyscrapers too. From Spain has sandy beaches and it is very beautiful. Courtney Rose Hudson. Love your friend

Lottie.

Dear Lottie

I am having a great time in Spain. There are very tall Dear Miss Caswell skyscrapers here in the city. I am having a wonderful time Spain is a beautiful place in Spain. In the morning it is and its hot here. There are very hot, so I like to go surf- many white sandy beaches ing. In the as well. afternoon, I like to go to the juice barsand then I like to Love visit the aquarium. Later on I go swimming Fatima and slide down the swimming slides.I stay in a big hotel. Love from Amber

Dear Trystan Dear Jodie I’m having a good time in I am having a good time in Spain. They have plenty of Spain. Sometimes I go to the hot weather over here jetty to see and many white sandy the ships. Sometimes at night I beaches. go to the restaurants to eat the See you soon lovely food. Love From Kyron. Olicia. 24 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL REPORT SINGLE CONSTITUENCY APPROVED IN LEG CO Councillor Derek Thomas, ...and more from who led the consultation Day 1 of the 15th on constitutional reform Meeting of Legislative Council

Sharon Henry, SAMS

Legislative Council First Sitting, Fifteenth Meeting, Monday 25 Feb at 10am in the Court House tine Scipio-O’Dean to her fi rst formal LegCo informed. She went on to speak about the Under the hum of the air con- session, gave apologies for Councillors Ray- change the island is undergoing and reminded mond Williams away on business, and Bernice council that management of this change is dition units blowing out cool Olsson, who is receiving medical treatment only effective if the community is involved, air into the Court House full of overseas. “By listening and hearing what people have to men in suits and ties, the fi rst The Madam Speaker acknowledged the coop- say, what their aspirations are, and what their meeting of Legislative Council eration of the court for the use of the venue. ideas are for the island.” As demand for court proceedings grows, the The Clerk of Councils, Gina Benjamin, an- for 2013 began on Monday at use of the small court room doubling as the nounced the order of the meeting which pro- 10am. councillor’s ‘Common Room’ will also grow. ceeded with seven papers that were formally The Speaker highlighted the need for council ‘ordered to lie on the table.’ Father Fred opened with prayers and Speaker to fi nd alternate premises to carry out their day Speaking through goose necked mikes, nine- of the House, Cathy Hopkins gave an address to day business. “The Deputy Chief Secre- teen questions were asked by councillors, to the room. She welcomed Councillor Chris- tary is giving the matter a high priority,” she ranging a number of issues. Some are ad-

Heads down as the business of the day gets underway THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 25 REPORT Progress of the Hospital Refurbishment project things are yet to take place.” There are outbuildings at the back of the hospital either disused or in was questioned by Councillor Stedson Francis. disrepair. According to the original design these buildings would be, This is a DFID funded project. Councillor Cyril Gunnell responded, “in the way,” said Gunnell. “But it is going to be redesigned and we “Currently the design is being revised. The project is intended to be certainly hope the best will come out of that.” Extra and new facili- submitted for planning approval early April pending a successful con- ties will be incorporated into the hospital re-development, including sultation process. Once planning approval has been given, the job will a new laboratory, an operating theatre and extra beds. The hospital go out to tender.” In an interview during the lunch break Gunnell told redevelopment project is expected to go to the planning board in April me why the project was delayed. “There has been quite a consider- with a revised design to the original, resolving some technical and able delay which has been very unfortunate. We really need to have planning issues. the hospital brought up to standard.” He ex- plained that the Director of the H&SW not being familiar with architec- tural drawings, called on the expertise of the former Director of In- frastructure & Utilities. Through recent SHG re- structuring this work has now passed on to Lands & Planning. It was then discovered the project had commenced with- out an appointed project manager. “It’s rather strange,” said Gunnell, “and what is even strang- er is there was no plan- ning permission sought or given. All of these dressed below. Councillor Earl Henry questioned the Chief Secretary, Owen O’Sullivan on the benefi t of Technical Corporation Offi cers [TCO] to BAN ON HOSEPIPES St Helena. O’Sullivan replied, “St Helena receives wide ranging ben- efi ts from TCO as they continue to fi ll positions that cannot be fi lled & SPRINKLERS locally due to a dearth of suitably qualifi ed and experienced individuals on island.” He ran through a list of such appointments from the Health, Education and Physical Environment Directorates and highlighted the The Water Division would like to advise that formal qualifi cations and experience required. “The airport and related due to the continuous dry weather water economic development will require SHG to improve and profession- alise in a number of areas over the coming years.” SHG plans to in- storage is dropping to very low levels, they crease training and mentoring staff and TC offi cers will deliver training would like to inform all consumers who to staff in their teams and where possible identify a successor. This receive a water supply from the Red Hill requirement is written as part of their contractual terms. TCO positions are funded Her Majesty’s Government. Treatment Works, including those who receive an Irrigation water supply from Harpers that the use of hosepipes and sprinklers are banned until water storage levels has improved. This also applies to consumers who receive a water supply from Wranghams and Perkins Gut in Sandy Bay. The Water Division would be grateful if all those affected could reduce their consump- tion to domestic needs only. The Water Division regrets any inconvenience caused and trusts that consumers will be patient with us until the current situation has improved. Councillor Earl Henry 26 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL REPORT SHG owns a number of houses currently used Fortnightly monitoring meetings have been for expat management staff, Bleak and Signal introduced. The capital budget for 2011/12 Houses at Ladder Hill and Sydenham at Scot- was £5.7 million and of that just £2.2m was land are some of them. Councillor Mervyn spent. This year SHG is on track for a 10% Yon asked if SHG would consider releasing overspend on their capital budget. As a one some of this property for development of ac- off for 2012/13 SHG received an additional commodation for investors and tourists relat- £750K from DFID used to fund projects that ing to the airport. O’Sullivan replied, “It has did not make the reprioritisation list. “These been SHG’s policy that whenever practical to include elements of the Jamestown wharf de- do so, crown assets would be made available velopment, prefabricated storage buildings to for economic development and activities.” be managed by ESH and used by the private Wranghams House at Sandy Bay is the only sector, and agricultural equipment including a property to date advertised for leased hold tractor,” said O’Sullivan. sale. A review of SHG assets was carried out He added that SHG would be adopting a new last year; it revealed demand for Piccolo Hill approach to the managing capital programme was limited and demand for town property with the establishment of a Project Manage- was high. Assets identifi ed for disposal in the ment Unit. As a result: “No project will be review were Lower Veranda Quarters, New Chief Secretary, Owen O’Sullivan included in the capital spend programme for Ground House and Cliff Top. “Enterprise St approval if there isn’t substantial evidence that Helena are responsible for marketing of these expect to this to be set on the island? “We’ll the outcomes will be delivered.” properties for business interests and they are have to wait until Roy Sainsbury’s report on One of the projects highlighted that has in- expected to be vacated,” informed O’Sullivan. a review of the benefi t system is received advertently been put on the back burner was in April, as well as the social policy plan.” the Ossuary at Ruperts as a memorial to the The establishment of a defi ned poverty line Councillor John Cranfi eld requested Gunnell African slave trade skeletons found in 2008. raised in previous in LegCo’s was asked again. took the matter forward to the next steps as a For the Ossuary to be included for funding, With a statistician and social policy planner in matter of urgency to the H&SW committee, another project already prioritised would have post this will be undertaken in line with the which was accepted. to be dropped. The Chief Secretary was asked benefi ts system review and development of a SHG’s position on completing infrastructure that a reprioritisation of projects be carried out social policy plan. To establish a poverty line projects funded by DFID was questioned to- as soon as possible to address this. Isaac stated a minimum living standard needs to be deter- gether with what assurance were there that that we owe it to the human remains to be laid mined, that is the value of goods and services funding is not lost. “It’s very concerning, if to rest in a dignifi ed manner. “They are fi rst which a single person or family are able to af- there are going to be delays, what is the time- generation slaves out of Africa, we are talking ford as a minimum. A poverty line is drawn line?” said Gunnell during a recess. “How long about tourism and I’m sure that would be a big where a person or family are in receipt of an is DFID going to hang on for us to get proj- attraction to the island.” income lower than the determined minimum ects off the ground? My question is to make living standard. “I have been trying to get this certain no money would be lost, even though Motions were categorised in two sections, in place for a number of years,” said Gunnell a project maybe delayed.” In his response, government and private members’ business. outside of the meeting. “Having a defi ned O’Sullivan stated, “SHG’s track record has The fi rst under SHG business was the approv- poverty line is a useful tool to have. From that been less than exemplary.” This was attributed al of the Immigration (Amendment) Bill 2013. you can see what the benefi t levels ought to to resource constraints, lack of available island Councillor Derek Thomas presented this pa- be, also the minimum wage.” When can we contractors, project management and logistics. per, “St Helena Government is committed to

Councillor Christine The standards of health and Scipio-O’Dean social care were called to question by Scipio-O’Dean. “The H&SW Directorate adopts UK national stan- dards of quality and safety for hospitals and care homes,” replied Gunnell. The island does not have a formal regulatory body but he informed the house the Mental Health ordinance, Clinical Governance and clinical audits are in existence together with over 200 policies, guidelines and protocols that monitor operations. In response to a question if budget cuts had an impact on standards of service Gunnell said, “There have been some impact assessments carried out and eventually we will know if cuts in the bud- get has had a disastrous effect on the service. We trust that is not the case and we will wait to see.” When asked if there was suffi cient staff to carry out standards, Gunnell gave his opinion. “I don’t think they have suffi cient staff, but one has to do what one must, and hope that having to move staff around won’t impact adversely on service.” As a point of information O’Sullivan added, “A fi nancial analysis is currently being sourced from the UK which will look at the standards and services.” THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 27 REPORT

Student allowances paid to Prince Andrew School students were revised in 2011 and the question was asked if the number of students staying on at school has decreased since. Councillor Rodney Buckley answered, “Yes,” and quoted enrolment numbers. In 2009/10, 57 students enrolled, 2010/11, 59 students, 2011/12 number fell to 31 students and the current year only 28 students were enrolled. Buckley gave possible reasons for the drop off. The airport contract since 2011 has afforded job opportunities that was not available before. Basil Read has agreed to release workers on day release for part time studies. “The other aspect to that,” said Buckley, “is whether the numbers that went to school in 2009/10 and 2010/11 did so because they were paid to go back to school for a play day instead of going to work. And whether in fact students coming out of school had the qualifi cations that they ought to have had, as opposed to the smaller numbers that are now going to school and coming out with much better qualifi cations. The attainment levels have increased considerably for the past year and expectations are it will be even higher this year.” Councillor Brian Isaac asked Buckley to clarify the statement that because students were previously paid an allowance some of the students were there just for the money. Buckley answered, “We want children to go to school to learn, not for children to go to school because they are getting paid. There is some speculation that previously children were going to school because they got paid and not really wanting to learn, rather than fi nding a job. But that is just speculation.” the development of an investment friendly environment under the Memorandum of Understanding agreements. The specifi c target for immigration is to develop and establish a simple transparent, friendly Special Enterprise St Helena (ESH) system for non St Helenians to be allowed to enter, live, work and Board of Directors’ Meeting acquire land on St Helena.” Three signifi cant changes were recommended. “The amendment Enterprise St Helena wishes to inform the public that bill makes provision for two groups of people who previously could a Special Board of Directors’ meeting will be held on not qualify for St Helena status. Persons born outside St Helena to Friday 1st March 2013 parents who have St Helenian status granted at the time of birth will qualify for status in the same way as if the parents had status by birth. at the Enterprise Business Centre, Persons under the age of 18 of parents who apply for St Helenian Half Tree Hollow status may also have an application for such status made on their commencing at 1:30pm. behalf.” Thomas continued, “There is also the proposal to change the Governor in Council’s powers to grant a dispensation from the There will be two items on the agenda: requirement for St Helenian status.” Councillors debated the motion although all were generally in fa- • Technical Evaluation of Ladder Hill vour. Points raised in discussion were mechanisms to revoke a work Development (open session) permit were the holder failed to undertake its conditions, this was • Enterprise St Helena Board of Director commended. As island circumstances changed it was hoped the bill Membership (closed session) would be revisited in future. Public announcement of those granted status and dispensation was asked to demonstrate transparency as A copy of Board papers open to the public for this this was in the public’s interest. The Attorney General, Ken Baddon particular meeting shall be available from responded, “The general principle is that we do not put into the pub- th lic domain things that concern peoples, personal and private lives.” Wednesday 27 February. The motion was agreed in principle and the bill would be recom- Any enquiries should be directed to the Board mended to the Governor for enactment. During his adjournment Secretary, on telephone 2920 or email: debate Gunnell questioned SHG’s stance on not publicising when [email protected] St Helena status is granted. He said it should be seen as something to celebrate. St Helena will now operate under a single constituency following the approval of the Elections (Amendment) Bill 2013 by the house. Cur- rently operating under a two constituency set up with East and West, in the next election voters can chose up to 12 candidates representing the island as a whole. 28 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORT VVolleyballolleyball NNEWSEWS

Match Results, Sunday 24 February Ballsy Ladies 2 – 1 All Star Hot Shotz (25 - 18) (17 – 25) (15 – 3) LOM: Jessica Sim (Ballsy Ladies) Serve-ivors 2 – 0 Volley Diggers (25 – 18) (25– 9) LOM: Sasha Bargo (Serve-ivors) Volleyball Fixtures, Sun 3 March 2013 2.15pm Volley Diggers Vs Serve-ivors Umpires/Lines: Saints Served Hot/All Star Hot Shotz Organiser: Serve-ivors

2.45 pm Saints Served Hot Vs All Star Hot Shotz Umpires/Lines: Ballsy Ladies/All Star Hot Shotz Organiser: Saints Served Hot

Saturday Night with a difference Harts football team in conjunction with the St Helena Football Association will be holding a Dance at Kingshurst Community Centre

Reserve 2nd March 2013

Music mixed by Anita & Sid

Hot food will be on sale

Mini 4-a-side skittles knockout starting at 8pm, Team entrance £8, winner takes ‘case of beer’

Entrance Fee £1

“See you there….Help keep the local sport alive” THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 29 SPORT Green and Brian Coleman FFredareda GGreenreen who both holed out on the par three, 5th. Well done to the winners and thanks again to HHolesoles ooutut iinn Basil Read for sponsoring the competition. 2 aagain.gain. Competitions for next week are; on Saturday 2 March there will be an 18 hole stroke play sponsored by Colin & Helen Owen. This will be followed by a Curry & Rice meal laid on by Colin & Helen. Members please note that the list for this competi- tion will close on Wednesday 27th February, as numbers are FOOTBALL needed for catering purposes. Real Madrid infl icted a painful 3-1 defeat on On Sunday 3rd March we will rivals Barcelona, completing a 4-2 aggregate hold a Four Ball Better Ball, win in the Copa del Rey semi-fi nal second-leg please choose your own part- in the Nou Camp. Cristiano Ronaldo picked ner. The list for a knockout himself up after Gerard Pique’s foul to score challenge which is open to from the spot and Barca struggled to reply. all members is also posted Lionel Messi curled just wide but his side were and will close on Sunday 3rd caught short as Ronaldo swept home from An- March. gel di Maria’s shot. Raphael Varane’s precise My apologies to Brian Fowler header made it 3-0 on the night and Jordi Al- WWeeklyeekly GGolfolf rreporteport who was elected Treasurer in ba’s neat fi nish was little consolation to Barca. last week’s AGM, but I failed bbelow...elow... to make mention of this in my RUGBY last report. Six Australian National Rugby League (NRL) Although 2 competitions were scheduled for the “It was a torrential downpour clubs have admitted to be mentioned in a na- weekend, only the Monthly Medal sponsored by and the two road workmen braced themselves tionwide sports doping scandal, and vowed to Basil Read was played on Sunday. 18 players against the rain and cursed it. Through the support any investigations. North Queensland, took part, and fi nding his form again was Brian high railings they could see four golfers plod- Penrith, Canberra, Newcastle, Manly and (Peachie) Coleman with a very good 67 one ding along without a care in the world. ` Fun- Cronulla all said they had been contacted by under par. He was closely followed by Lawson ny thing’, said one of the workmen, `I always NRL chiefs after the Australian Crime Com- Henry and Peter Bagley both on 68 but Law- thought these railings were to keep the nutcases mission granted the league permission to notify son won on the count back to take the runner out”. any clubs it mentioned in its report. The offi cial up spot. One other player worthy of mention Stay safe and happy swinging! report, released in summary last week, said use once again and who has been on form since De- of prohibited substances including peptides, cember was Cecil (Jiks) Thomas who shot a 69. hormones and illicit drugs was common across Brian plays to a handicap of 15 and Lawson 4. Contributed by Lawson Henry multiple sporting codes, sending shockwaves The two ball pool was shared between Freda Longwood Golf Club through Australia. It prompted the Australian Olympic Committee to announce on Tuesday that all athletes competing at the 2014 winter games in Sochi, Russia, would have to sign statutory declarations swearing they had no history of doping. Cricket, football and rugby Shooting News union authorities have said they are not under investigation. On Tuesday night 26 February 2013 at the positioning his target height, which required GOLF JTRC it was warm and infested by mosqui- him to adjust his body position. This is part of Rory McIlroy has urged the PGA Tour to ac- toes. 5 members turned up to shoot. Coach- his training in preparation for the 2013 Island cept golf’s governing bodies’ decision on us- ing was given to youth member Tyler Stevens games. He shot 97 and 96.1 The high light ing long-handled putters. Ruling bodies the who is determined to master the sport of shoot- of the night was Solomon’s ‘Hot Shot’ shooter R&A and US Golf Association want to ban ing, and overcome the mental strain, and ten- Kara Henry. She nearly always performs in belly and broom-handle putters from 2016. But sion on his arm and elbow. Experiencing this such a cool and relaxing style which makes PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem appears is natural for a shooting beginner as the brain shooting seem easy. Her fi rst 10 rounds gave to be against such a proposal. “We’ve trusted recognizes a new position and the human body her 91, but she knew this was not good and this game of golf; we’ve put it in the hands of registers pain. Tyler always fi nds the target she could do better. In her second shoot she the R&A and the USGA for I don’t know how and knows what he’s shooting at. He scored topped scored with a good grouping of 10’s many years, and we’ve always abided by the 52, 67.2 with great enthusiasm. Wendy Plato and scored a 100 (1 ton), smiling from ear to rules that they have set,” said McIlroy. “I don’t keeping her focus and working hard to con- ear as we all applauded her. It was a really think this should be any different. I think golf quer her weaknesses shot an 88, 89.1. Deirdre good night enjoyed by all, keep aiming and is pretty good at the minute and it’s in good upped her game getting back on track to shoot we’ll see you all for shooting again next week. hands.” 95.2, 95 and 96.1, all smiles for her. Patrick Young encountered a bit of problem when re- Contributed by Pat Henry JTRC Chairman 30 www.sams.sh Th ursday 28 February 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORT SSavingaving thethe bestbest forfor last,last, AndrewAndrew YYonon shoneshone withwith bothboth batbat andand ballball aass HTHHTH sstartstarts T20T20 withwith a winwin

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Mark Greentree smashed 32 runs for Sandy Bay continued from back page Thankfully for the boys from the bay, one did. Mark Greentree wearing a single batting pad decision to fi eld. Little did and deciding not to wear gloves, came in at he know he would be fi eld- 4 to produce an innings that exhibited great ing with a team of 8 as 3 of ball striking. Greentree’s quick fi re innings his players failed to make of 32 which included 3 six’s, and 2 fours, saw the later than normal 10am numbers 1 and 4 in Sandy Bay’s batting line start time. However Chris up produce a 56 run partnership, pushing their Owen arrived in time for total to 96 off 12 over’s. the second over and Leon HTH had been saving Barracuda’s strike Yon arrived for the start of bowler Andrew Yon for the later stages of the the 8th, allowing HTH to innings. With the match slipping away from play the remainder of the them HTH captain turned to Yon, for a wicket. match with 10 players. Despite being smashed for 4 off his fi rst ball Sandy Bay’s openers Yon did his captain proud. Greentree could Aaron Legg and Jeremy only fend off the short, snorting delivery that Henry started brightly, followed and after calling for a quick single he striking a partnership of was sent back, by batting partner Henry but to 33 in 4 over’s before Legg no avail. HTH wicket keeper Peter Young had was dismissed, caught be- reacted speedily and Greentree was run out for hind off the bowling of a well struck 32, causing the HTH keeper to Martin Plato for 11. Aus- drop to the ground and complete 10 celebra- tin Fowler strode to the tory press ups. crease to join Henry but There were no more major contributions from despite scoring from the the Sandy Bay batsmen. The big hitting Lyn- very fi rst ball he faced, he ton Fowler was dismissed for just 5 after a cat was trapped LBW by late like one handed grab from Les Baldwin of the arrival Chris Owen in the bowling of Mike Araujo. Saving the bowling 6th over. of A Yon for the later stages of the innings was Having lost 2 wickets in defi nitely a case of saving the best for last. quick concession, Sandy Bowling off a shorter run up, because of his Bay needed their middle teams slow over rate Yon’s four overs saw him order batsmen to ‘stick take 3 wickets for 9 runs, fi nishing his bowl- around’ if they were going ing spell and Sandy Bays innings of 125 with to post a competitive total. a wicket maiden. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 28 February 2013 www.sams.sh 31 SPORT Gregory Phillips Yon’s job was not done yet. Both Yon CRICKET FIXTURES bowling for HTH and Owen strode to the crease as HTH’s opening pair. Sandy Bay’s Mark Isaac Saturday 02 March 2013 10 am, bowled a tidy fi rst over conceding a Sandy Bay v Levelwood single run. However in the second over, Saturday 02 March 2013 1.00 pm Yon having seemingly used the fi rst over Rest 1 v Rest 2 to play himself in, exploded, smashing a Organiser Jamestown six and a four off successive balls. Sunday 03 March 2013 10 am Yon’s aggressive style set the tone for Longwood v HTH the rest of the innings as HTH made Sunday 03 March 2013 1.00 pm St Pauls v Jamestown short work of chasing down their target. Organiser Rest 1 Yon was dismissed, bowled by Austin Fowler in the 6th over having smashed CRICKET RESULTS 35 runs, Chris Owen followed in the 10th over, caught and bowled by Lynton Saturday 23 Feb 2013 Fowler for 25, but HTH were more or St Pauls Rest 1 less home and dry. Mike Araujo’s 39 not 248/5 114/9 out was the icing on the cake as HTH Tris Moyce 107 A Buckley 29 completed a well earned victory within AJ Bennett 2/17 M Williams 2/16 the 14th over of the match. Longwood Jamestown In other matches on the weekend. Tris 109 all out 110/0 Moyce scored an impressive 107 as St A Langham 30 Pauls began their district campaign with J Essex 51* a convincing 134 run victory over rest 1. Donny O’Bey 3/28 Jamestown also got off to a winning Sunday 24 Feb 2013 start, bowling Longwood for 109 and then reaching their target for the loss of Sandy Bay HTH no wickets, Jamie Essex top scoring with 125 all out 129/2 51. J Henry 40 M Araujo 39* Sundays 1pm fi xture was a complete Lynton Fowler 1/19 Andrew Yon 3/9 mismatch. The mercurial Ross Henry batted impressively making 176 as Lev- Levelwood Rest 2 elwood romped to a total of 279 for 2 279/2 88 all out wickets of just 20 overs. In reply Rest 2 Ross Henry 176 Deon De Jaeger 27 were bowled for 88 runs. Ross Henry 2/0 C Coleman 1/22

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