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Vol. 2,SENTINEL Issue 42 - Price: £1“serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Th ursday 23 January 2014 Longwood Road New options on the table last night page 4

Chaine Des Rotisseurs page 7

Oyster World Rally

Calls at St Helena

‘Lush’ Theatre of Life Super Yacht page 14 Page 3

Pic: Lucy, Paul & Audrey, on Lush in St Helena DAPM SHOWS CONFIDENCE IN ST HELENA agreement that fi nalises the draft budget for the fi nan- Budget Increase 2014/15 cial year 2014-2015. Within the SHG Aid Memoire agreement the docu- ment praises the close working relationships and co- The Development Aid Planning Mission (DAPM) operation between DfID, SHG offi cials and council- team, are returning to the United Kingdom with an lors. Much faith has been put in the SHG domestic agreed recommendation to increase the Grant in Aide revenue for 2014/15 where they say that it, “is forecast budget for St Helena. The package this year; £13.55 mil- to increase strongly, refl ecting growth in St Helena’s lion, an increase on the £13.4 million in 2013/14. economy.” On Monday, 20 January, the St Helena Government Councillor, Les Baldwin, said about the deal, “a good La Figaro held a Press Briefi ng with Councillors Christine Scipio and positive result for the Island in a very diffi cult page 27 O’Dean , Cyril George, Ian Rummery and Les Baldwin. global economic climate.” The Grant in Aide package Apologies were made for Lawson Henry who could not is still subject to UK Ministerial approval. attend. They, with offi cials, negotiated this year’s DAPM continued on page 3 & 28 2 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS Baby Boy, Lican

Th e fi rst baby of 2014, was baby boy, Li- who described the experience as, “emo- Annabelle and Erika. Doctors Solomon, can David Daniel Benjamin-Castillo who tional.” Lican is a Chilean name to refl ect Martin and Attila and nurse Samantha arrived on Tuesday 14 January at 9.19am. his maternal heritage. Th e family would as well as Lican’s big sister Gemma, who He was born to doting parents Pamela like to thank Doctors Packard and Soto, is a trainee nurse and was present at his and Dale Benjamin of Two Gun Saddle Sister Anna, Midwives Rosie, Michelle, delivery. SSTEVENTEVEN Vintage AANDND CCAROLAROL Wedding

Visitors from Ascension, Carol Gilmore and Steven Andrews, were married in the Registry Offi ce on Saturday 18 January, a happy and memorable occasion for them as well as their guests. The bride looked exquisite in a lace and satin gown, topped with a vintage diamante headpiece. The bride and groom were whisked up to St Pauls Cathedral for a blessing before returning to town for a lavish reception at the Con- sulate. There was a vintage theme with fl oral centrepieces, candelabras and chandeliers. Guests were entertained with party favours and fare. At the end of the evening the couple departed through an archway of sparklers. Picture: Robyn Sim Photography THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 3 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD

SAMS visiting The Oyster World Eddie Jordan’s Oyster super ‘Lush’ last Saturday Rally fl eet of yachts have graced our waters yacht ‘Lush’ calls at St Helena this past week on the Atlantic leg of their journey. The largest of the fl eet is 90ft ‘Lush’ belonging to multi- millionaire and former Formula One team boss, Eddie Jordon. Its mast towers at a dizzy 123 ft. Eddie and his wife Marie are not onboard on this leg. Lush is in the capable hands of skipper Paul Adamson and his wife, fi rst mate and cook, Audrey, hostess Lucy and engineer, Alan. They have two guests onboard. Lush took seven days sailing from Cape Town and Paul said St Helena has been “one and at the controls there’s an electronic chart, tem and offers a 360 degree panoramic view. of the highlights of the whole trip around the information feeding via AIS (Automatic Iden- There are plasma screens throughout with 700 world.” Their average speed is 10.5-11 knots tifi cation System) and lighting for onboard and movie titles stored on a hard drive. although on the North Atlantic crossing they underwater ambience. The main sail and spin- The galley has all the mod cons you’d expect, notched up a white-knuckled 21.9 knots. naker operate by a hydraulic system. “A lot dish washer, fridge/freezer, washing machine The aft deck has two large ‘steering wheels,’ of it is ‘push button’ sailing,” said Paul. “We dryer and a gimbled oven that pivots and don’t actually winch the winches by hand, moves so it remains level. “What I normally we have hydraulic systems to drive them for do is cook up meals in advance, vac-pack them us.” and then re-heat them on the go,” said Audrey. The boat was specifi cally designed for the Freshly caught fi sh is a regular feature on the rally and to be simple and as practical as pos- menu. sible for self-suffi ciency, but with the luxu- The vessel is powered by a 16 watt and a 9 ries you’d expect for a millionaire. The mas- watt generator and she produces 280 litres of ter cabin has the comfort of the full width fresh water an hour by desalination. of the yacht. All cabins are air-conditioned, have double beds and marbled en-suites ex- There are 19 yachts in total currently on the cept some of the crew accommodation. Atlantic crossing of the Oyster World Rally. The deck saloon has a TV and sound sys- Go to www.sailingwest.com to follow the rally. ‘Mariela’ crew, fi rst yacht to arrive last week

DAPM Shows Confi dence in St Helena Budget Increase 2014/15 continued from front page The DAPM Aid Memoire sets out concerns for areas that SHG will need to look into and laid praise on work that has already been undertaken. DfID were supportive of Enterprise St Helena in their efforts. Within the document it reads, “The opening of St Helena’s airport brings with it the prospect of continued economic and social change for people on the island... Much has already been achieved. Much remains to be done.”

SAMS Radio 1 will be hosting a political show, next Tuesday evening , 6-7pm, with members of the SHG team who negotiated the agreed recommendations. See page 28 for full SHG Aide Memoire release 4 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL

SENTINEL Longwood RoadNew Options on the Table Last Night COMMENT Sharon Henry, SAMS

A dead mynah bird got my attention last week. It was in the middle of the road and appeared as if it had fallen from the sky. I saw two more on my journey. In the St Hel- ena bird world Mynah birds are probably the sharpest tools in the box. They are an an- noyance, cheeky and know the etiquette of traffi c - not like the lowly pigeon. My car tyre ‘popped’ a pigeon once when it just sat in the road and didn’t fl y away like its smarter cousin. Anyway, my friend Google solved my puzzlement about the mynahs. It must be breeding season, when they become extremely territorial and violent battles often Roads Manager, Dave Malpas, checking break out. This was confi rmed a few days on one of the discussion tables, last night later when I witnessed a ruthless fi ght. audience were then split into smaller groups Darrin Henry, SAMS So anyway, moving on... around tables and given large sheets of paper I honestly hadn’t heard of Eddie Jordon be- to discuss and write down their concerns and fore hearing about the yacht, ‘Lush.’ I usual- ‘Wait until the haul road is open,’ and ‘repair ideas. ly by-pass Formula One when I fl ick through the Willow Bank road to be a by-pass,’ were Everyone in the room embraced this exercise the sports channels. The Oyster World Rally the two main suggestions that came out of a enthusiastically. has now educated me and I’ve even stepped packed Harford Community Centre, last night Discussion between ‘tables’ revealed the air- onboard ‘EJ’s’ top-notch yacht. I’ve had (22 January) in Longwood. port ‘haul road’ (Deadwood to Ruperts) could sundowners on his deck and caught a fl eeting It also became apparent that SHG had not be made suitable for use by January 2015. It glimpse of his luxurious lifestyle, onboard discussed the status or options with the ‘haul helped that Basil Read’s Island Director, Deon ‘Lush.’ Although it has to be said, not in road’ with airport contractors, Basil Read, be- De Jager, was in attendance as a resident of EJ’s presence but with his blessing. Being a forehand. Longwood. SAMS reporter and having a well connected Roads Manager, Dave Malpas, said after- One of the fi rst suggestions offered up follow- cousin brings these kinds of opportunities. wards, he would have another look at the Wil- ing the brainstorming session, was to patch the Like meeting the infectious Francois Fer- low Bank road option, in response to residents’ Longwood Road and repair the most urgent reira, the Le Figaro journalists, CEO of Fon- input at the meeting, and Councillor Christine parts, but otherwise, leave the major work un- dation Napoleon, German yachties and of Scipio-O’Dean said Basil Read would be in- til the ‘haul road’ was available as an alterna- course the ‘Lush’ crew. All doing their little vited to the offi cial meeting later this week to tive route. bit to highlight St Helena. And that’s just in discuss the night’s ideas. Councillor Gavin Ellick told the room he the last two weeks. I love the constant ex- The opening few minutes of proceedings ap- didn’t personally think there was much wrong posure to the outside world and listening to peared a bit nervy, otherwise the meeting it- with the Longwood Road. people from all walks of life. self was very well planned and well managed, There were a number of suggestions put for- It’s a reminder to live life to the full and not especially by Mr Malpas, and certainly gener- ward to ask Basil Read for “help,” with a num- let opportunity pass you by. In the words of ated plenty of discussion. Mr Malpas briefl y ber of people vocally vouching for the airport ‘Lush’s’ skipper Paul and wife Audrey, ‘One explained the diffi culty of maintaining access contractor’s ability to get the job done quickly life - live it’! Don’t look back with regret to Longwood while resurfacing the Longwood and well. One resident said he was “sure they and say ‘if only’... Road, (Hutt’s Gate to Longwood Gate). The [Basil Read] would help” if asked. Councillor Ellick added to this by suggest- ing getting Basil Read to work with the SHG Roads Section to help them do the roads better. The Sentinel has been attending various con- stituency meetings for nearly two years now, and this was easily the best attended in Long- wood in that time. I counted 80 in total: 72 community members; three Roads Section staff, one SHG offi cial and four councillors (Scipio O’Dean, Ellick, George and Duncan). The feedback will be collated and fi ndings made public next week, with another commu- nity meeting in Longwood to present fi ndings. The Roads Section are currently progressing major repairs and resurfacing on the Gordon’s A full Harford Community Centre Post to Hutt’s Gate road. SAMS Contact Details Telephone: 22727 email: [email protected] website: www.sams.sh THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 5 LETTERS/SNIPPET Dear Editor, Rotten, Sticking Mess!!! I would like to take this opportunity through the auspices of your news- Dear Editor, paper to thank the staff of Basil Read for the extensive and extremely interesting tour of their sites at Prosperous and Ruperts Valley. On RMS voyage 201 from Cape Town, my freezer packages were placed in a dry goods container and not in the freezer container. As In the forty years that I have been visiting St Helena, it is so encourag- expected the contents of the packages thawed, leaked into the con- ing to at last witness a major works which is actually progressing on tainer and subsequently rotted during the fi ve day trip to St Helena. I schedule and hopefully going to deliver some hope to the youth of this believe this is the second incident in two consecutive trips from Cape island. Town. This is totally unacceptable especially because this is an eas- ily avoidable occurrence. To those who cast ridicule and doubt on the project and its workforce, I suggest you get out of your ivory towers and witness the progress and Up until now I have not been concerned about compensation for our refl ect that perhaps you’ve had your day. loss and inconvenience but since we didn’t get acknowledgment of our letter to RNC shipping in Cape Town it almost suggest that peo- So come on, let’s be positive and strive for a more prosperous and pro- ple responsible don’t even care. This incident has not only inconve- ductive future, ignoring the negative knockers who seldom ever pro- nienced me and my family but the other people for whom I had pur- duce anything positive. chased items for Christmas and especially for the other passengers who could not collect their baggage on time because of the public Once again, on behalf of the group, our thanks to Vanessa and Derek for health inspection. Not only were the baggage goods released late but their delivery of a professional in depth tour. they smelled of rotten meat. It appears the current system employed to ensure freezer packages arrive on St Helena properly is failing. Yours faithfully, F D McKee, Because of the signifi cant inconvenience and public health concerns Northern Ireland how is Andrew Weir Shipping and its affi liated agencies going to prevent this from happening again? A detailed plan would be ap- RUPERTS VALLEY DEVELOPMENT PLAN preciated. Certainly a public apology should be given to all affected and possibly infected. I would like to express my sincerest thanks “The public are advised that the consultation period on the to Solomons and HMS customs for expeditiously dealing with the Draft Plan is being extended from 24 January until Friday, 21 matter. February 2014. Please ensure that all representations are submitted to the Kind regards, Planning Offi cer at Essex House, not later than that date”. Dr Solomon Lebese Medical Offi cer Anaesthetics

FIGHTING FOR ST HELENA IN AN ARENA OF ONE

Atlantic Star Airline Update Andrew Radford during his visit a preliminary fl ight schedule includ- to St Helena in The team at Atlantic Star Airlines con- ing indicative fare estimates (subject October 2013 tinues to be busy drawing together the many of course to any dramatic changes in strings that will enable operations to start in fuel prices). 2016. We, of course, follow closely the prog- ress of the airport construction and are very We have identifi ed our preferred pleased to hear it will now be constructed to airline partner for the launch phase, the parameters of Category 4D, a requirement although ongoing negotiations pre- for us to operate our preferred Boeing 757- clude us from stating publicly who, 200 aircraft. other than that they are a long-es- tablished operator with an excellent In autumn 2013 DfID engaged the consulting reputation, fully compliant with Eu- fi rm Avia Solutions to examine the structure ropean Safety Regulations. of future air services and the credentials and desirability of potential operators. Avia is Talks with investors are ongoing but tasked with analysing route economics and are dependent upon the recommen- evaluating what, if any, subsidy will be pro- dations of the Avia report. Atlantic vided and over what timeframe. Atlantic Star Star Airlines is still competing very Airlines has had two open and frank meetings hard to become the chosen airline to with Avia and are optimistic we shall be in- link the island directly both to Eu- cluded within their fi nal report. To our knowl- rope/UK and South Africa, whilst edge, we are the sole airline included in the maintaining a regular Ascension Is- Avia information-gathering process. land service.

Subsequent to that decision, sometime later in 2014 we would expect to be able to release Supplied By Atlantic Star Airlines 6 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD VACANCY EMD INVERTEBRATE CO-ORDINATOR A SALE of surplus household goods & personal If you are interested in the conservation of St Hel- effects will be held at ena’s unique and threatened invertebrate fauna the job role as Invertebrate Co-coordinator might be just for you. Signal House, Ladder Hill, This post is being offered by the Terrestrial Conservation sec- on tion on an 18 month contract (April 2014 to September 2015) with a possible extension to a permanent position. Saturday 1st February, The successful candidate will work with and eventually take between 10am and 1pm. over from the Saint Helena National Trust Invertebrate Con- servation Project Co-ordinator to implement the delivery of the partnership project’s objectives. Items on sale will include kitchenware, tableware, Salary for the post is at Grade C4, commencing at £7062 per electrical goods, books, music CDs, bed linen and annum, however the successful applicant may be required to towels. serve on a six month probationary period. For further details about the post please contact Mr Ben Half of the proceeds will be donated to local Sansom, Head of Environmental Management Division; on telephone number 22270 (e-mail [email protected]) or charities (The League of Friends and the St James Dr David Higgins, Terrestrial Conservation Advisor/Trainer on Steeple Fund). the same telephone No as above (e-mail david-higgins@enrd. gov.sh). Enquiries can be made by telephone to Application forms and ToR’s are available from the EMD Offi ce, Essex House and ANRD, Scotland and should be Ken Baddon on 23610, submitted to the Human Resources Manager, ENRD, Scotland on or after Monday 27th January, or e-mail [email protected] by no later than 4pm on but please note that nothing will be sold in advance Friday 31 January 2014. of the sale date. Mr Ben Sansom 16 January 2014

Hospitality

Up-skilling Exposure Visit - South Africa

Saint Helena has the opportunity to develop a sustainable hospitality industry aƩracƟng global tourists. There is recogniƟon for specific focus on the improvement of faciliƟes, raising of service awareness and standards; and developing a local skilled workforce to meet these new challenges.

This up-skilling visit will be undertaken from 30th April 2014 to 28th May 2014 (4 weeks).

The main objecƟves of the trip include:

x Exposure to InternaƟonal expectaƟons and ideas in food and accommodaƟon. x Exposure to new markeƟng and selling approaches. x Building links with like-minded caterers and accommodaƟon providers.

This is a great opportunity for anyone within the Hospitality Sector to benchmark quality of service and product in Hotels Restaurants and Guest AccommodaƟon in order to build on quality on St Helena.This visit is open to all Saints working or thinking of working in the St Helena Hospitality Industry.

There will be a simple selecƟon process to determine suitability to join this visit. We have a limited number of available spaces. For further informaƟon and an applicaƟon form interested persons can contact Gillian Moore or Mandy O’Bey on telephone 22110 or alternaƟvely e-mail [email protected]. Closing date for applicaƟons is 4:00pm on Monday 27th January 2014.

THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA SNIPPETS

There will be a Patio Sale at Pub REHABILITATION TRAINING Paradise on Saturday 25 Jan, starting at 10am, there will be Dr Tim McInerny, departed the island on household items, clothing, shoes, Saturday, after supporting the offender man- CD’s, furniture and much more. agement team at the Prison; trying to deliver the very best rehabilitation for offenders in our community, particularly those convicted of sexual offences. He provided training, particu- ST HELENA larly on risk assessment and understanding. He told SAMS that the prison building is not MAGISTRATES COURT fi t for purpose. However he had visited the new prison site and advised about the plans, 16th January 2014 and found it very encouraging. In terms of the team themselves, Dr McInerny considered that WILLIAM GEORGE LEO (64) of High they are clearly very committed to providing Knoll had previously pleaded guilty to assault the very best care to prisoners and are very occasioning actual bodily harm namely bruis- eager to learn. “We have got the support now ing to the leg of the victim. Sentence had been of a very experienced probation offi cer from adjourned to obtain a Pre-Sentence Report. the UK, to help them develop further,” he said, The Court indicated that assaults of a domes- “and I have made many suggestions regarding tic nature, especially one involving a weapon their professional development.” namely a stick, are viewed as being of the ut- most seriousness. Mr Leo was sentenced to 4 months imprisonment.

DAVID PAUL PETERS (43) of Bottom CHAINE DES ROTISSEURS Woods pleaded guilty to being drunk and dis- orderly in a public place. Mr Peters was fi ned 2onMain Honoured at Brandy Dinner £40.00 together with costs of £15.00. DAVID PAUL PETERS (43) of Bottom Woods pleaded guilty to being found drunk in The 2onMain training restaurant a public place. Mr Peters was fi ned £30.00 to- are proud owners of a Chaine des gether with costs of £15.00. Rotisseurs brass plaque that distin- guishes it as a quality establishment. ANTHONY GEORGE THOMAS- The award was presented by visiting CROWTHER (49) of Ropery Field had Chef, Francois Ferreira on Friday previously pleaded guilty to Count 1 of hav- evening to an audience of 30 guests ing entered upon land as a trespasser without who were invited to a brandy dinner. reasonable excuse and whilst in possession 2onMain scored 285 of 300 points. of a fi rearm; and Count 2 of having shot or “They rated higher than some of otherwise destroyed a sheep and lamb tres- the top restaurants in South Africa,” passing on Crown land without the authority said Francois who did the scoring. of the CANRO. Sentence had been adjourned “When we give that plaque we look to obtain a Pre-Sentence Report. Mr Thom- at management, cleanliness, service as-Crowther was fi ned £200 on Count 1. On and how they interact with the com- Count 2 the Court found that the level of fi ne munity.” for this offence was too low to refl ect the seri- 2onMain Trainer and Chef, Gil- ousness of the offence. Mr Thomas-Crowther lian Moore, was extremely chuffed, was therefore sentenced on Count 2 to 60 hours “There are some amazing restaurants Community Service as a direct alternative to and hotels around the world that have imprisonment. He was also ordered to pay got this plaque. It blows me away, it costs of £15.00. Mr Thomas-Crowther’s Fire- really does,” she said. arms Certifi cate was also cancelled. Chaine des Rotisseurs is based in Par- is and promotes gastronomy and val- Gillian Moore showing off the brass plaque RICO JAYE ANTHONY (23) of Hutts Gate ues excellence in culinary traditions. pleaded guilty to careless driving. Mr Anthony One of the organisation’s goals is to was fi ned £50.00 together with costs of £15.00. encourage and develop the skills and ‘know- sociation where members enjoy ‘the art of the how’ of young chefs and wine stewards and table,’” explained Lyn Thomas, owner of the LINDA BARADIE (63) of Half Tree Hollow they operate in more than 70 countries. Rose & Crown. “ I think it’s nice being part of pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly Francois concluded his visit with the brandy a group that enjoys good food, good wine and in a public place. This offence was aggravated dinner at 2onMain with guests from the hospi- good company.” by Ms Baradie having verbally abused hos- tality sector. Another highlight of the evening The 2onMain crew made the four-course pital staff and by her having a lengthy list of was an initiation into the Chaine des Rotis- menu designed by Francois to complement previous warnings and convictions for alcohol seurs of six local members who were present- four types of brandy that accompanied each related offending. Sentence was therefore ad- ed with a collar similar to mayoral regalia. dish. The 2onMain team were also awarded journed for a Pre-Sentence Report. “We were invited by Francois to join an as- with certifi cates of appreciation. 8 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL WORLD & ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD WORLD EXCO REPORT NEWS Executive Council met today, Tuesday 21 The third item was for the Land Planning and January 2014. There were four items on the Development Control Ordinance 2013 Com- SNIPPETS open agenda. mencement Order and Transitional Provisions The fi rst item was an information paper on the to be implemented from 1 February 2014. Ossie injured after Falklands car crash Repatriation of issue of the British Overseas This paper had originally come before ExCo FORMER Swindon Town manager Ossie Territories Passport (St Helena) to the UK. in December for implementation on 1 January Ardiles was recovering in a Falklands Is- Due to the need for increased security features 2014 - due to some administrative diffi culties lands hospital yesterday after he was in- on these passports they will be issued from the it has come before ExCo again. volved in a car accident which left him UK, starting in December 2014. This process ExCo was reassured that this had not caused needing at least 20 stitches to his head. Ar- will take longer than the former process and any signifi cant impact, but the consultation diles’ former Tottenham Hotspur team-mate the Immigration Executive has agreed to give period on the Rupert’s Development has been Ricky Villa was also involved in the inci- further detailed publicity nearer the time. As extended for a further four weeks to take into dent, which happened while the pair were there will always be people who require pass- account the delayed implementation. on the island to fi lm a documentary. Ardiles ports at short notice for medical evacuations The fourth item was to endorse a recommen- remains in the King Edward VII Memorial and other emergencies, a stock of blank pass- dation made in informal Legislative Council Hospital in Stanley, but his son Pablo said ports will be held on-Island for these eventu- that Hon Lawson Henry should remain as the the 61-year-old was “fi ne.” alities. This means that even after December St Helena representative at the Joint Minis- www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk 2014, St Helena Passports - for emergencies terial Council (JMC) and the EU Overseas only - will be available within three days. Countries and Territories Forum during the Report details “industrial” killing of The second item was the request for removal term of this Legislative Council. Previously, 11,000 in Assad jails of land from the National Forest to facilitate a different Councillor had attended these very A Syrian military police photographer has the relocation of the Fire Station to an area important meetings each year - but it was felt supplied “clear evidence” showing the sys- that will meet the specifi ed response times for that for continuity and to ensure that a strong tematic torture and killing of about 11,000 the Airport. In this regard, a preferred site has and consistent message was delivered by St detainees in circumstances that evoked been identifi ed in the Alarm Forest area, near Helena - that Hon Lawson Henry should at- Nazi death camps, former war crimes pros- the bus stop. The area required will be up to tend all future meetings. ecutors said. two acres and at present this area is classed as Under Any Other Business, there was a dis- Syrian offi cials could face war crimes National Forest. There is a detailed process cussion on stamps and the Financial Secretary charges as a result of the evidence provided before a Fire Station can be built and this is the informed Executive Council that the Stamp by the photographer, who has defected, the fi rst step in identifying a suitable piece of land. Advisory Group was open to ideas for new three prosecutors said. Following ExCo approval, the next stage is designs. Important events such as the Bicen- One of the prosecutors said the evidence for a six week period in which the public can tenary of Napoleon’s exile or the discovery of documented “industrial scale killing” that make comments on the use of the land for the new species could be used to promote St Hel- was reminiscent of the World War II con- proposed Fire Station. These comments will ena through new stamp issues. The public is centration camps of Belsen and Auschwitz. then be taken into consideration by ExCo, encouraged to propose new ideas for designs The trove of harrowing photographs ratch- which will decide if the land can be used for to the Post Offi ce. ets up the pressure on Syrian President the Fire Station. Planning permission will The DAPM visit was very successful and all Bashar al-Assad, who the United States and still be required before the Fire Station can be agreed that it was a very positive start to 2014. its Western allies say has committed war built. ExCo gave approval in principle for the crimes against his own people during the land to be used for a Fire Station and for the ExCo civil war. - www.reuters.com public to be invited to submit comments. 21 January 2014 Thailand Declares State of Emergency for Bangkok LEO’S PLANET The Thai government declared a state of Catering&EventManagement emergency in its capital in response to an- Hosting SummerMeltdown tigovernment protests that have paralyzed Date:8February2014 the city and stirred up increasingly violent Time:Sat12h00–Sun attacks. The decree was set be imposed Location:LongwoodGreen Wednesday and last 60 days, but protest Communitydriveneventsupportinglocalcharitiesandschools. leaders vowed to defy it and carry on with  Hotfood demonstrations aimed at forcing Prime Bar Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from offi ce. Popcorn&Candyfloss CakeandCandy Over the past week, unknown assailants Carboot have launched attacks on the protesters, LiveMusic Disco killing one and injuring dozens. The unrest  is also dragging on the economy, with Japa- Auction–AuctioneerEricBenjamin(MoniesraisedwillbesplitamongsttheschoolsontheIsland) Membersofthepublic,charitiesandnonͲprofitorganisationsareinvitedtojoinusontheday.Youarewelcometohostastall nese auto companies, some of Thailand’s ofanykindororganiseanactivity,butmostimportantly,havefun. most important investors, raising a red fl ag Call22012oreͲmail[email protected]foranactivity,carbootorstallbookingform.Closingdate31Jan. that future investment could be affected.  If the political upheaval persists, it will

have an “increasingly signifi cant impact” Kidsplayarea Jumpingcastle on foreign investors, according to Rajiv  Trampoline Biswas, chief economist, Asia-Pacifi c, for  Facepainting IHS Global Insight, a forecasting fi rm. www.wallstreetjournal.com THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 9 NOTICE BOARD

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Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc wishes to advise customers of the new opening hours for Warrens Wholesale with effect from 1 February 2014: MONDAY 9am – 5pm TUESDAY 9am – 5pm WEDNESDAY 9am – 1pm THURSDAY 9am – 5pm FRIDAY 9am – 5pm SATURDAY 9am – 1pm 10 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL OPINION Poker Anoccasionalquestioningprodatthepoliticalfiregrate ByStuartMoors 

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a law could include, for instance, prices sive exemptions and privileges which we for things, or specify other things that can normal folk do not. We just hope that the change fairly quickly and frequently; such privileges are not abused, but who can tell? I can imagine that the majority of the a law becomes unworkable – Regulations working population of St.Helena will have allow these frequently varying details to be But what about exemptions like the follow- been presented at some time in their careers set without the need for the entire legisla- ing? with a Job Description (hopefully before the tive process to be endured anew. But in the job is awarded, not after), and the descrip- main, the list of things that the Regulations • Most provisions of the Harbour Ordinance tion goes into some detail about the respon- may alter is a list of examples – much like do not apply to the Crown. sibilities of the position, sometimes in quite the Job Description’s list of responsibilities. • Her Majesty’s ships are exempt from the specifi c terms. You will have scrutinised The Governor In Council may change this, provisions of the Port Health Ordinance these clauses closely and weighed whether and may alter that and the other, but then at • The National Trust do not pay tax or stamp they are reasonable things to require of the the end, tagged on as if an afterthought, a duties post-holder, only to discover, tagged on at provision that he may introduce any other • While the Race Relations Ordinance ap- the end, a clause that reads something to the Regulation “for the better carrying into ef- plies to the Crown, they are immune from effect that the employee’s supervisor may fect of the provisions”. prosecution ask the employee to perform any other rea- • The Governor In Council may exempt the sonable task (and, of course, the supervisor Note that these Regulations are not authored Government from adhering to the Health determines what is reasonable). by, deliberated over or even authorised by and Safety Ordinance, if..., well, if it is in- It’s the same with the law. Members of Legislative Council. The MLCs convenient. will have done their best to get the law right, • The Immigration Control Ordinance does You would be forgiven for thinking that the but then Regulations, sometimes quite far- not apply to the Bishop. law is laid out in rigid terms, as complete as reaching in their effect, simply modify or • The fi nancial Regulatory Authority cannot possible, leaving no room to wriggle out of overturn the law. be sued no matter what it does to a business. adherence, and where loop-holes are subse- • The Safeguarding of Children Board may quently discovered, they are plugged by an In some cases (e.g. the Harbours Ordi- exempt a person from being disqualifi ed as update to the law. You would be forgiven for nance), these rights are held by the Gover- a foster carer (where the law states why per- thinking that the law is set by the legislators nor alone – that is, he need not even consult sons should be disqualifi ed) (that is, our Legislative Council) – after all, Executive Council at all. Other provisions that is what appears to be happening at the give discretionary rights to the Governor But I’ll leave you to decide whether Section public formal Legislative Council meetings. In Council or some other appointed (not 97 b ii of the Criminal Procedure Ordinance You would be forgiven, seeing as the laws elected) offi cial to exempt persons, compa- constitutes a fair exemption or not. The sec- affect all of us in some way, that they would nies and much else from the constraints of tion deals with the “framing of charges and be as watertight as legal contracts. Sadly, the law. And I mean, discretionary – look, indictments”, and these subsections apply if none of the above applies. for instance at the Price Control Ordinance the charge is correctly framed: – here the Controller of Supplies (appointed Setting aside the anomaly that our laws are by the Governor) may “in his absolute dis- (b) (i) where an enactment constituting an incomplete, and if a circumstance arises for cretion, exempt such retail trader, commis- offence states the offence to be the com- which we have no suitable Ordinance, the sion agent, clearing and forwarding agent or mission or the omission of any one of any law of the UK applies, and the UK laws are other person from complying with the pro- different acts in the alternative, or the com- of course written with the UK in mind, so visions of this section to such extent and on mission or the omission of any act in any how these translate to island circumstances such conditions and for such time as he may one of any different capacities, or with any is never easy to predict – the application of consider fi t.”, and, having granted such ex- one of different intentions, or states any part UK law depends effectively on case law, the emption, “may at any time and without as- of the offence in the alternative, the acts, mess having previously been deliberated in signing any reason therefor, cancel or vary omissions, capacities or intentions, or other court. So, I set that bit aside and focus only any exemption or permission which he may matters stated in the alternative in the enact- on our own laws. have granted under the provisions of this ment, may be stated in the alternative in the And here, a disclaimer. Not being a regis- Ordinance.” – Without giving any reason! count charging the offence; tered or even qualifi ed lawyer, I cannot give (ii) it shall not be necessary, in any count legal advice. But I can read, and I can offer There are a lot of built-in exemptions too. charging an offence constituted by an enact- my fi ndings for free: While these are clear-cut and not subject ment, to negative any exception to, exemp- to much misinterpretation, you have to ask tion from or qualifi cation of the operation of A large number of the Ordinances include a yourself whether they are fair. the enactment creating the offence; provision that gives the Governor In Coun- cil the right to introduce Regulations. You We all know about Consular provisions – a I hope you all got that! can see how this can be useful, because foreign embassy or consulate enjoys exten- THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 11 NOTICE BOARD PROPERTIESFORSALE OnbehalfoftheSt.HelenaGovernment,thePropertyDivision hasthefollowingbuildingsforsale:  WRANGHAMSHOUSE,SANDYBAY.Grade2listed,traditionalstone builthouseinmatureprivategroundsof3.1acres,thispropertyisin needofrenovationandoffersdevelopmentpotential. OfferedonalongͲtermleaseholdbasis(alternativeproposalsmaybe considered)Premiumbidsought. Guidepriceforoffers£90,000 Closingdateforbids:12noonWednesday5thFebruary2014  HEAD‘O’WAINCLINIC.Singlestoreybuilding,inruralsetting,currently hastworeasonablesizedroomsandtoiletwithanenclosedveranda, potentialtoberefurbishedtocreateaprivatehouse,availableona freeholdbasisͲGuidepriceforoffers£15,000 Closingdateforbids:12noonWednesday12thFebruary2014  OLDPWSDSTORE,JAMESTOWN:Grade3listedbuilding,substantial stonebuilt,formerbondedwarehouse,inaprimelocation,opposite theCastlecourtyardandclosetotheseaͲfront,thebuildingisplanned overgroundandtwoupperlevelsandhaspotentialtobereͲ developmentforavarietyofalternativeuses. Guidepriceforoffers£250,000 Closingdateforbids:12noonWednesday 26thFebruary2014

Contact:GinaHenry,CrownEstatesAssistant emailginaͲ[email protected] Telephone22270,inEssexHouse,Jamestownfor 12 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD

Experience Our Culture

2onMain Training Restaurant will be hosting a week of St Helenian Style Cooking from Wednesday 29th January 2014 to Friday 31st January 2014.

On the Menu will be:

STARTERS AND SMALL PLATES

Basket of Breads--enough for two £2.50 St Helena Thick Pea Soup with Bacon Garnish £2.50 Tuna Chutney £3.00 Bread N Dance £3.00

MAIN DISHES St Helena Fish Cakes with Spiced Tomato Sauce & Salad £7.50 St Helena Pork Curry & Rice with Sweet Pickle £11.50 Pan Fried Local Fish with Onion Gravy £8.50 Pumpkin and Vegetable Bake £7.50

DESSERTS Home Made Ice Cream £3.00 Chocolate Banana Crumble with Custard £3.50 Mango and Coconut Jelly £2.50 Pumpkin Pudding with Spiced Cream £3.00

Although we are not licensed to sell alcohol you are welcome to bring your own for a small cover charge.

To make a reservation please call 2onMain on Tel No : 22110 THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 13 NOTICE BOARD

Babcock International Group BBC ATLANTIC RELAY STATION Tel +247 4458 ENGLISH BAY Fax: +247 6117 ASCENSION ISLAND ASCN 1ZZ www.babcock.co.uk

Vacancy for General Maintenance Technician-(Mechanical) – Power Station

Babcock has a vacancy for a full-time General Mechanical Maintenance Technician at the BBC Atlantic Relay Station on Ascension Island.

The post holder will form part of the Team that is primarily responsible for Mechanical Maintenance functions of the Power Station, specifically; Maintenance of Diesel Engines, Water Production and other mechanical maintenance related duties under BBC Atlantic Relay Station’s portfolio.

This post will be offered either on a single or accompanied status, fixed-term contract, depending on personal circumstances, and with bungalow accommodation. Any offer of employment will be conditional on passing a medical examination.

Qualifications & Experience Required:- • Good understanding of safety procedures and safe working practices, particularly in the Mechanical area. • Experianced in working with diesel engines. • Consistent & Developed Experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar role • Competent in the use of hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery. • Good interpretation of mechanical diagrams. • Manual Handling Training and other Statutory Safety Training specific to role • Basic knowledge of Reverse Osmosis desalination plant operation and water distribution system. • Knowledge of working with hazardous substances used as part of function. • Strong self-motivation and ability to work with minimum supervision. • Possession of current driving licence up to B category • Basic Computer/Keyboard skills. • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and be available for call-outs and faults outside of office hours.

Desirable Qualifications/Experience • Experience of Power Stations’ operations and maintenance work • Experience in Diesel Generators Engines overhaul and maintenance • Working knowledge and understanding of RO Plants Operation and Maintenance • Operation of vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes axle weight, cranes or Fork Lift Trucks. • IT Literate, particularly in use of Email, Microsoft Word and Excel at Intermediate Level

Further Qualifications/Experience requirements are detailed in the job description. A copy of the Job Description can be obtained from the Admin Office on contact details given below.

Please contact the Administrative Officer on +247 4458, or email [email protected], for a Job Application Form, Job Description and for further information regarding the post.

Applications to be sent to: Engineering Manager BBC Atlantic Relay Station English Bay Ascension Island or Fax direct to : +247 6117

Applications should be submitted on a Babcock job application form, and must be received before Friday 7th February 2014.

Babcock Communications Limited Registered in England and Wales No. 3196204 Registered Office: 33 Wigmore Street London W1U 1QX

14 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE

Donna Clingham - from St Helena nurse to UK qualifi ed Theatre of Life Operating Department Practitioner in Hampshire

Damien O’Bey, SAMS Donna at work

Whilst the Health and Social Welfare Directorate welcomed two newly qualifi ed nurses back in December, 2013 also threw up another St Helenian medical success. Donna Clingham, previously of Levelwood, St Hele- na, but currently living in New Milton, Hamp- shire, UK, became a UK qualifi ed, Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). She is also registered with the Health and Care Profes- sionals Council. “I undertook a Diploma in Higher Educa- tion for Operating Department Practice,” said Donna. The two year course began in Septem- ber 2011, and fi nished in August 2013. “The course consisted of three sections,” Donna continued, “Anaesthetics, Surgery and Recov- ery (sometimes known as Post Anaesthetics).”

“It was a challenging course but I enjoyed it and loved the people placements, Donna dabbled in Orthopaedics, of achievement and it was a very proud mo- who helped me get there.” Gynae, Ophthalmics and even Plastic Surgery. ment,” she said of her graduation. Her interest in healthcare stemmed from work- Talk of the surgeries and pacemakers, had me ing as a nurse on St Helena. “I worked for fi ve imagining scenes from Greys Anatomy or ER. Donna’s course saw her gain experience, and months as a nurse after becoming qualifi ed,” I wondered how Donna coped with the some- practical skills from work placements. “I she said. Having been exposed to surgeries times gory incidents in the operating theatre. also submitted assignments, for each sector and nurse training sparked her decision to un- “The gorier the better,” she replied. “I guess of the course.” Other elements of the course dergo the course in ODP. some people are just born to do this job. I included communications and continuing Donna is a mother of two, Jasmine (7) and have seen two cardiac arrests. One whilst on professional development. Whilst on work Lebron (3). “It was very hard at times, having a work placement, (I had to perform CPR) and to juggle studying, work- the other after becoming qualifi ed.” Having ing and home life,” she spent the majority of her work placements at said. “It was the most a private hospital, she hasn’t really dealt with diffi cult thing about the many emergency cases, but, over time, I’m whole course. However, sure she will. I had, and still have, a very supportive partner. “Talk of the surgeries and I would never have been able to achieve this with- pacemakers, had me imagining out him. I immensely scenes from Greys Anatomy enjoyed the hands-on part of the course, although or ER.” the practical assessments “I’m currently working in the Bournemouth were a little tricky. It was Cardiac Intervention Unit,” she revealed. “I’m a challenging course but I the fi rst ever ODP to work there. The lab I enjoyed it and loved the work in, investigates the electrophysiology of people who helped me the human heart. We fi nd abnormal rhythms get there.” of the heart and ablate them. Although I work Of the crop of students mostly in Anaesthetics, I have operated to fi t who started the course, pacemakers and recorders.” four dropped out and one One of the major problems constantly staring didn’t meet the required into the face of the Health and Social Welfare grades to continue for a Directorate is the failure to retain qualifi ed second year. Donna per- staff. “After gaining more experience, I have severed for two years, aspirations of returning home to be a part of and graduated with a the theatre team there,” concluded Donna. distinction. “It was a re- This will no doubt be welcomed news for the DDonnaonna withwith ppartner,artner, JJason,ason, oonn GGraduationraduation DDayay lief, I felt a great sense St Helena Health Service. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR A child asked his father, “How were people born?” So his fa- ther said, “Adam and Eve made babies, then their babies became adults and made babies, and so on.” The child then went to his mother, asked her the same question and she told him, “We were monkeys then we evolved to become like we are now.” The child ran back to his father and said, “You lied to me!” His father re- plied, “No, your mom was talking about her side of the family.”

Late one night a burglar broke into a house and while he was sneaking around he heard a voice say, “Jesús is watching you.” WUZZLE A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an He looked around and saw nothing. He kept on creeping and interesting way. The object is to try to fi gure out the well-known saying, again heard, “Jesús is watching you.” In a dark corner, he saw a person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent. cage with a parrot inside. The burglar asked the parrot, “Was it Answers at the bottom of page you who said Jesús is watching me” The parrot replied, “Yes.” FUN QUOTE Relieved, the burglar asked, “What is your name?” The parrot said, “Clarence.” The burglar said, “That’s a stupid name for a parrot. What fool named you Clarence?” The parrot answered, “Go to Heaven for the climate, “The same fool that named the rottweiler Jesús.” and Hell for the company”

SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from last year Famous Birthdays 23 Jan - 29 Jan Controlled shooting took place at the Horse Point land fi ll site on Friday, 18 January. These shoots take place once a month and forms a part of the bird management program in Alicia Keys (33) an area which is within sight of the Airport Development Area (ADA). US Singer - 25 Jan The fi rst cruise ship visit of 2013 looked in doubt two days beforehand; seas breaking Xavi (33) over the sea front, not a good sign. MSC Sinfonia dropped anchor shortly before 7am on Spanish Footballer - 25 Jan Sunday 20 January, as a skirt of white foam swirled around the wharf. Jessica Ennis-Hill (28) Cricket: A piece of tactical genius from Warriors captain Eddie Duff and an inspired spell of bowling from British Olympian - 28 Jan Gareth Johnson saw Western Warriors earn 19 points against St Matthews Lions in Saturday mornings crick- Tom Selleck (69) eting fi xture on Francis Plain. US Actor - 29 Jan Councillor Christine Scipio-O’Dean marks her 100th day in offi ce, today, since being elected on 17th Oprah Winfrey (60) October 2012. US Television Host - 29 Jan PEOPLE Guilty Pleasures DID YOU KNOW... • Rats and horses can’t vomit. 1. Good South African brandy • If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib. • Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats 2. Tete de Moine could have over a million descendants. cheese from • Wearing headphones for just an hour will increase Switzrland the bacteria in your ear by 700 times. • The cigarette lighter was invented before the match. 3. Fresh fi gs & smoked salmon • Thirty-fi ve percent of the people who use personal ads for dating are already married. Francois Ferreira • A duck’s quack doesn’t echo, and no one knows

why.

If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we Confusion Mass 6. Minute One On Hold 5.

can do) and your top 3 - it could be your top 3 movies, songs, books or Numbers in Safety 4. Space in Lost 3.

cars. It could be your top 3 places on St Helena, or top 3 achievements. Around You See 2. Road. the of Middle 1. The more interesting the better chance of being chosen, as we will only SOLUTIONS WUZZLE print 1 per week! Email: [email protected] with subject heading, top 3. 16 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL NOTICEBOARD/SNIPPETS SAMS PUSHING TO ANOTHER LEVEL RADIO 1 Hospitality Up-Skilling 102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh CONTACT THE SHOW To reach the Radio 1 team, call 22727, or email: [email protected]. You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just visit the SAMS website, www. sams.sh, click the Facebook link at the top right of every page. St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm, 7pm & 10pm also at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday. Saturday news: 8am & 12noon Monday to Friday Kirsty and Gillian SUNRISE 7 to 10am Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and the applicants will be catered for individu- trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News ally. Applicants will have their skills in hos- 12.00pm: St Helena News, public service announce- Enterprise St Helena (ESH), with their lat- pitality evaluated, making the tailoring of the ments and notice board. est initiative, are pushing to up-skill Saints. applicant experience a priority. Repeated at midnight everyday. After the success of the recent agricultural Hospitality has many applications relevant SATURDAY CHART BUSTERS exposure visit to Cape Town, another expo- to the island and some of the experiences on A compilation of top chart hits, both new and old. sure visit is being advertised, this time focus- offer, but not limited to, are placements in 5 ing on hospitality. star hotels like ‘Cape Grace’ in Cape Town, REWIND ESH’s, Kirsty Joshua and 2onMain’s Gillian visits to work in fast food outlets, airport Saturday 9.30am. Rewind takes you back to years gone Moore are working together to organise the catering facilities and other accommoda- by featuring a different year every week, focussing on 17 day exposure visit and schedule. Kirsty tion providers. Gillian said about the expo- the music and stories that made it memorable. has called on many of Gillian’s contacts in sure visit experience, “It’s worth a massive Repeated on Saturday at 6.00pm, Monday at 7.30pm & the industry for the learning trip, as they have amount of money,” she encouraged people to Wednesday at 12.15pm. put together a “skeletal plan” for the tour. contact her or Kirsty about the hospitality The set plan is only nascent as the needs of exposure visit. 2nd CHANCE SUNDAY 9.00am - Selection of recorded interviews and pro- grammes from the week, mixed with easy listening sounds for a chilled out Sunday. CDA Update as Infrastructure Design Confi rmed MUD ON THE TIRES Each week this show turns the musical spotlight on the wonderful world of country music. Join Darrin Henry as he discovers more about the singers and bands, the inside stories and of course, the best coun- try sounds around today. Sunday: 11am and 7pm. Tuesday 7.30pm & 11.30pm, Thursday 10.15am, Friday 5.30pm. SANCTUS RUCKUS Thursday 7.30 - 9pm Presented by Gareth Drabble, 90 minutes of the best modern Christian music being made today. JUICY MANGO Mondays, 5.30pm. An informal chat show, covering PProspectrospect ddevelopmentevelopment ssiteite a wide range of topics, with a group of guests, talking aatt HHalfalf TTreeree HHollowollow about different aspects of St Helena life. Repeated Tuesday 10.15am, Friday 8.30pm & Sunday Andy Crowe, St Helena Housing Executive, tender to produce the fi rst 14 houses. THE CHART SHOW has confi rmed that that Comprehensive Devel- “There has been quite a lot of interest,” said Wednesday 10.30am opment Area in Half Tree Hollow has moved Andy. “Quite a lot of individuals who have Presented by Helen Wallis and John Woollacott. Catch one step closer with the approved infrastruc- come into the offi ce to look at the estate de- up on the latest chart music. Repeated Wednesday ture design. 9.00pm, Thursday 12.15pm and Saturday 1.00pm sign and express interest in particular plots. Andy thinks that, with the accepted infrastruc- We have heard a lot of positives.” BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS ture and house design, the infrastructure con- There is currently funding for 25 houses in 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. tract tender will be released within the month. the Comprehensive Development Area in Half 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz The Housing Executive hopes that this will be Tree Hollow and there are 65 houses that have followed shortly by the release of a housing planning permission. THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 17 SCHOOL PAGE This Week’s School Page was Contributed by Harford Primary School SPOTLIGHT ON RECEPTION

Reception begun their Phase 3 letters and sounds this term with letters J.V.W.

We were able to make a Jack in the box focus- ing on the letter J and Victor Vegetable focus- ing on the letter V.

We also made Wobbly Jelly which we ate at snack time. Insert www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL

Advertise with The Sentinel More than 2,100 copies of The Sentinel are either sold or downloaded every week, reaching all over the world to Saints and those interested in St Helena The Sentinel is online every Thursday FREE to view & download Every back issue of The Sentinel is available at all times from our website, meaning ongoing promotion for any advertising placed with us Our deadline for submissions is 4pm on Tuesdays, or reserve space in advance for a later deadline Contact us for information or to submit ads: [email protected] THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh Insert Sentinel Insert SAMS Radio 1 Streaming LIVE www.sams.sh

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JoinSUNRISE! our team on SAMS Radio 1, Monday to Friday, 7-10am. All the latest gossip and news from St Helena, announcements and music, plus different guests each day. It’s a GREAT way to get the day started.

News & Noticeboard every week day at: 3am, 5am, 7am, 10am, 12pm, 5pm, 7pm, 10pm Second Chance Sunday: Catch up on all the best interviews from the week in our special, Second Chance Sunday, beginning every Sunday at 9am 18 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD 

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE DIRECTORATE VACANCY FOR HEAD OF CARE – COMMUNITY CARE CENTRE

The Health & Social Welfare Directorate has a vacancy for a Head of Care to work within the Older Persons Services. The Head of Care will be responsible for the provision of high quality health and social care service to residents and day care clients of the Community Care Centre. They will be committed to making the CCC a centre of excellence in the care of older persons and foster a homely atmosphere where residents, staff and visitors feel valued.

The Head of Care will manage a maximum 4 Senior Carers and minimum 12 Carers on shift and provide skilled clinical care and leadership. They will promote the concept of holistic care and ensure that residents and day care/respite clients are encouraged to be as independent as possible.

Candidates should be a St Helena Registered Nurse or equivalent, have at least fi ve years experience in working in elderly care and post registration training in elderly care, excellent written and verbal communication skills and people management skills.

Salary for the post is at Grade E, commencing at £10,275 per annum. However, the successful candidate may be required to serve initially in the training Grade D.

For further information about the duties of the post and a full job profi le, interested persons are asked to contact Mrs Ivy Thomas, Manager, Older Persons Services on telephone number 23090.

Application forms, which are available from the Corporate Human Resources and Health & Social Welfare Directorates should be completed and submitted through Directors where applicable, to the Director, Health & Social Welfare by no later than 4pm on Friday, 31 January 2014.

Helen M Lawrence (Mrs) Acting Director, Health & Social Welfare 14 January 2014 THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD

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Ladder Hill Complex

For the hotel to open in time for the airport and ESH engaged a fi rm called Ernst & Young Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS opening, it will be necessary to start contrac- to look at this very question. The Ernst & tion this year. Young report is the cost benefi t analysis, and Mantis are hoping to complete an agreement value for money exercise in the hotel. They with the various authorities by mid 2014 to have reported that there is an overwhelming St Helena’s airport is scheduled to open in take this project forward. case; because the airport is being built, and be- February 2016. Protea arrived in February 2013. They pro- cause of the lack of available investor money Apart from SHELCO, two international hotel posed a 4 star development done in two phas- at the moment, there is an overwhelming justi- groups interested in operating hotels in St Hel- es: taking 1,2,3 Main Street, Ogborn House, fi cation for intervention. ena are Mantis Collection and Protea Hotels. Prison and Rickmers in phase one, and Post If we can fi nd the money ourselves, and then Their participation in St Helena’s prosperity Offi ce building in phase two. Ideally, work Protea simply manage that hotel, most of the from the DfID airport investment, depends on on phase one would commence in September profi ts will fall straight back onto the island; satisfactory negotiations with SHG. 2013, and phase two, January 2014. Protea’s most of the revenue stays on the island. “The If tourism related activities with huge poten- core business is to manage and market hotels intervention I spoke about earlier,” Stuart said, tial to transform the economy, are to include on behalf of Owners for a fee, either in terms “could that be by way of providing a guaran- international hotels, are we running out of time of a lease, management or franchise arrange- tee for the Bank of St Helena (BOSH) to lend to get them built? SAMS put this question to ment, and to invest in the ownership or part money into the scheme? So, again, local mon- ESH Commercial Property Director, Stuart ownership of certain hotels. ey is being used.” Planner, prior to him leaving the Island in De- ESH Director, Rob Midwinter, reported on his Avia Solutions have been appointed to come cember. return from South Africa, in December, that up with a procurement strategy for the airline SHELCO are busy fi nalising their business Protea are still very interested but things have service and will be reporting back in February planning documents. They are still very com- to move along quickly. 2014. mitted and looking, if at all possible, to get the Hotel groups have changed over the last 15 But it does lead to a very interesting problem, fi rst stages of development completed by mid years, tending not to use their own money “and it’s why we have an urgent need to get to end of 2017. They are still very concerned to develop, preferring instead, ‘management a commitment for a hotel,” said Stuart. What about air routes. One of the prerequisites is di- control’ or franchise agreements. What they needs to be understood is that when St Helena rect fl ights to/from Europe. do put in is their brand, human resource in goes out for procurement for the airline ser- Mantis were here in January 2013. Their pro- terms of staffi ng, reputation, and the manage- vice, the airlines are going to want to know posed 5 star hotel development would take in ment systems to run hotels at an international that if they run their routes here, where are all of Ladder Hill Fort complex and include standard. the passengers going to stay? It’s a reverse of a funicular alongside Jacob’s Ladder, con- “We have been looking at some questions,” the argument SHELCO are having. If they put necting Jamestown to the top of Ladder Hill. said Stuart, “would it be right for the public in the hotel, where are the passengers going Mantis told SAMS in an email earlier this sector to intervene, to actually provide some to come from, and how are they going to get month, that they remain positive about the de- of that money? Could it be from SHGs re- here? velopment and are looking to actively pursue sources, or even the UK Government through Stuart said, “We need to break that cycle, discussions with SHG, ESH and DfID in the DfID?” which is why the intervention in the fi rst hotel, coming months to determine a way forward. To justify that sort of investment, SHG, DfID might be a good thing to break that cycle.” THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD INVITATION TO TENDER VACANCY Enterprise St Helena on behalf of St Helena Government is inviting suitably qualifi ed contractors to submit a tender to replace paving along Main Street, lift and reset kerbs, install The SAMS Radio 1 Sunrise show would like to hear from anyone bollards, re-align roundabout and install heritage who may be interested in a short-term, part-time role, co-presenting lighting. the ‘Sunrise’ show for two or three days a week. ‘Sunrise’ is a live radio show on weekday mornings on SAMS Ra- dio 1. The show is designed around local news and announcements, Tender documentation including plans and world news stories, live interviews, and of course, current chart music and the Radio 1 Brainteasers! specifi cations can be obtained from ProArc Ltd, But, nearly anything goes on ‘Sunrise.’ From serious interviews and ESH Unit 12 - Business Park, Ladder Hill. topics such as elections and minimum wage, Sunrise presenters have also been called on to sample dessert menus at 7.30am as well as tast- ing different makes of beer for international beer day! The closing date by which completed tenders are to ‘Sunrise’ also plays host to some of the most interesting visitors to be submitted is no later than 7th February 2014 at 12 St Helena, from round the world yachties to potential airline opera- tors, and from Guinness world record holders to international hip-hop noon. dancers. This is a great opportunity to be on the frontline of St Helena’s devel- opment, keeping the island up to date with everything that’s going on For further information interested contractors may and helping them to get each day started with a smile. contact Project Management, “ProArc Ltd” on tele- If a part-time role as a co-presenter for ‘Sunrise’ sounds like some- phone 23850 or email [email protected] thing of interest to you, then please get in touch for the opportunity to discuss the role further.

Call Darrin Henry on 22727 or email, [email protected]

Train to become an Instructor/Mentor - Livelihood Programme

Does your job entail dealing with Young people, Job seekers or the Long-term unemployed? Would you like to support an individuals path into employment by developing their skills of employability (personal and physical wellness) and life skills?

This programme gives you the opportunity to combine an established job readiness training programme together with a comprehensive life skills programme. TargeƟng individuals between the ages of 16 to 35, this programme is made up of 12 day workshops running from 3rd to 18th February: Through these components, the programme aims to empower individuals across seven domains of wellness in order to ensure that they are:

x BeƩer prepared to enter the world of work x BeƩer equipped to take responsibility for their physical health and wellness x BeƩer educated with regards to environmental issues and their own personal impact on the environment

Seven Domains of Wellness: These are based on the holisƟc wellness model.  OccupaƟonal Wellness  Physical Wellness  Environmental Wellness If you are on the path into employment and/or would like to develop  EmoƟonal Wellness your employability skills to help you get a job/or improve your job  Social Wellness opƟons, please also get in touch to become a parƟcipant on the  Mental Wellness Livelihood Programme  Spiritual Wellness

The potenƟal trainers should be passionate about people, enthusiasƟc with high energy levels. For further informaƟon contact Kirsty Joshua on telephone 22920 or alternaƟvely e-mail [email protected] Closing date 27th January. 22 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL CHURCH NOTICES neglecting our children. We have sacrifi ced the BAPTIST CHURCH needs of our children for our own pleasure, suc- Sunday 26th January cess and happiness. But what should be under- 1) 8.45 am Divine Service, FaithMatters lying our relationship with our children is what Sandy Bay Chapel Father Dale Bowers Jesus said in the passage of scripture, where is 2)10.45 am Divine Service, God in our lives and the lives of our children! If Head O’Wain Chapel 3) 7.00 pm Divine Service, It is amazing how and he is at the centre then all that has been said will Jamestown Schoolroom who God uses to bring be done by the child out of love for the parent Preachers : 1) Deacon Stedson Peters children or any person and by the parent out of love for their child. 2) Deacon Nick Williams to him. We sometimes 3) Pastor Graeme think that it is only DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA 10.00 am Sunday School, Baptist Manse grownups, but that The Cathedral Parish of St Paul 2.45 pm Divine Service CCC (Pastor) is not the case. One Sunday 26 January - 3rd Sunday of the Year Tuesday 28th January Sunday morning be- 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral 5.00pm Bible Studies, Cape Villa fore Christmas, at 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade St Andrew 7.30pm Bible Studies, Jamestown School- our Sunday school I 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St Helena room asked two of our Sun- 5.30 p.m. St Pauls Patronal Festival & Confi r- Wednesday 29th January mation CatheCathedral 7.30pm Bible Studies, Deadwood - at home day school children, Renee Youde and Courtney of Winnie Thomas Hudson, if there were any children they knew Thursday 30 January 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, Arabia Thursday 30th January who could come to Sunday school. On Monday Sunday 2 February Candelmas 5.30pm Bible Studies, Sandy Bay Chapel morning last week when I went to Pilling School, 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral 7.30pm Bible Studies, Renee came running up to me and said I have two 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist Cathedral Blue Hill Community Centre new children who would like to come to Sunday 3.30 p.m. Eucharist St Peter For more info contact Pastor Graeme Beckett school, can I bring them down? I was so happy The Parish of St James Email: [email protected] and one of the most powerful moments I have Sunday 26 January - 3rd Sunday of the Year Tel. 22388 had this New Year as I rejoiced in how a child 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James Sunday 26th January 2014 encourage others to come to God. Immediately 5.30 p.m. St Pauls Patronal Festival & Confi r- Sunday Service will be held at recalling what Jesus had to say about children. mation CatheCathedral Half Tree Hollow Hall at 11.00 am ‘Some people brought children to Jesus for him Monday 27 January Wednesday 29th January 2014 to place his hands on them, but the disciples 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St James Bible study and prayer meeting at the Tuesday 28 January scolded the people. When Jesus noticed this, he Half Tree Hollow Hall at 7.30pm 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St James NOTICE was angry and said to his disciples, ‘Let the chil- Wednesday 29 January dren come to me, and do not stop them, because Coral & Keith are away from the island from 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James 18th January to 31st March 2014. All Sunday the Kingdom of God belong to such as these. Thursday 30 January services will be as usual. There will not be I assure you that whoever does not receive the 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with Healing, St John any mums & toddlers until April. Also due to Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it. Friday 31 January repairs taking place on the Thrift Shop roof, Then he took the children into his arms, placed 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St James the ‘Quality Seconds’ shop will not be opened his hands on each of them, and blessed them.’ Sunday 2 February - 3rd Sunday of the Year until further notice. (GNB) 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James If you need any information call Mrs Mabel This is a powerful reminder to us of the impor- 3.30 p.m. Eucharist St Michael Yon on telephone numbers 23502/23359 or Parish of St Matthew tance of children in God’s family the Church. Nicholas Yon on telephone number 23531 Sunday 26 January - 3rd Sunday of the Year Their place is not on the fringes of God’s Church 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St Matthew You are always welcome at the or a guarantee of the Church’s survival into the 5.30 p.m. St Pauls Patronal Festival & Confi r- Salvation Army next generation, they are at the centre and any- mation CatheCathedral Take care & God bless. one who thinks differently would struggle to Tuesday 28 January Seventh Day Adventist enter the kingdom of God. I know that without 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mark Saturday 25th January children involved with the life of God’s Church Sunday 2 February Candelmas 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School - which is the Body of Christ, then that Body of 7.00 p.m Eucharist St Matthew 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service Christ is deeply wounded, that is why children 2:00pm - Youth Programme must be at the centre of that Body, because as Monday 27th January BAHA’I FAITH Bible Study at home of Pam and Lionel Joshua. Christians we love and value them as the most www.sthelenabahai.org precious thing to God. Tuesday 28th January 7:00pm- Bible study at Guinea Grass, (home of That is why at each baptism class I take, one of BAHA’I CENTRE Andrew & Shara Robinson) the topics is the importance of the child in the Gumwoods Wednesday 29th January lives of the parents. If our children are at the cen- DEVOTIONAL MEETING 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church tre of our lives, where we put their needs fi rst, Thursday 30th January by making sacrifi ces especially in our pursuit of Thursday 23th January 2014 7:00pm- Bible Study at home of Arnold & San- money, our social lives and our careers, then we 8pm. dra Crowie are doing what God has commanded us to do. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND ALL ARE WELCOME For more information, contact Pastor Clack Tel But if we fail to make the sacrifi ce, if we don’t No. 22267, Email: [email protected] change our social lives or our pursuit of money “ ----- Love thou the children of men and Note: Jamestown church close, normal or put all of our time in our careers and our chil- share in their sorrows. Be thou of those who dren are on the fringes of our lives then we are sessions will be held at the Sandy Bay foster peace ----” Community Centre THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD unity to provide your services on services on your provide to unity ce on telephone number 22158 ffi

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CommunityForestsProject



 StHelenaNationalTrusthasrecentlybegunthisexcitingnewproject.Over thenextthreeyearstheCommunityForestsProjectteamwillbeworking with partners and volunteers to develop and enhance three community forest areas, restoring native habitat at Millennium, High Peak and Blue Point. Therewillbeopportunitiesforyoungapprenticestobetrainedin practicalenvironmentalconservationskills,andaprogrammeofoutdoor activitieswillbedevelopedforschoolsandthelocalcommunity.Lookout for more information on Community Forests activities over the coming weeks.

The project is supported by the Darwin Initiative and will collaborate closely with EMD, Education, Community Development, Tourism, ESH, New Horizons, Royal Botanic Gardens,Kew,andRSPB.

The project will be running volunteer days on the first Saturday of each month at one of our CommunityForestsites.Comealongbetween10amͲ12pmand1pmͲ3pmorifyouhavetime,comefor bothsessions!Eachmonthdetailsofthevenuewillbeannouncedinadvance.Therewillbearangeof taskstosuitallphysicalstaminaandabilities,andalwaysatyourownpace.

VolunteerLaunchDay!

Saturday1stFebruary,meetattheMillenniumForestcarparkat10amor1pm

Work:PlantingGumwoods!Rosemaries!Invasivealoehacking!

You bring: waterproofs, water, sunscreen/hat, packed lunch, rough clothes & boots. We provide: Gloves,tools,educationabouttheplants,theirecologiesandourvisionforrestoringnativeforests.And ofcourse,lotsofrefreshments.Cakeandteaat3pm!Bringsomethingyummyifyouareofthebaking persuasion…

Why?Makeadifference!

x Be a part of restoring the longͲlost Great Wood by creating an endemic forest which will surroundthenewroadfromtheairport

x Meetnewfolkandmakenewfriends

x Getfitandhavefunoutdoorsatabeautifulsite

Ifyouinterestedandneedmoreinfoaboutvolunteering,pleasegetintouch. Contact:volunteercoͲordinatorJasonCourtison[email protected]orphonethe CommunityForestsProjectOfficeon22224 THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD

Freecycle – St Helena

Freecycle is a new not-for-profit service set up by the St Helena National Trust and funded by the Community Grant scheme. This is a new way to get rid of all that unwanted clutter instead of throwing it away and filling the Landfill.

NO MONEY will be involved in obtaining items from within this group as anything advertised on the Freecycle board will be given away for FREE. This scheme works both ways as you might want to give away an item or you can let people know what you are looking for.

When advertising on our Freecycle notice board, located outside the Trust’s office in Jamestown, you must use one of the following subject headings:

WANTED – what you are looking for. OFFER –what you have to give away. TAKEN – to let any other interested parties who have contacted you know that the object has been taken.

Examples might be: - WANTED: Arm Chair or OFFER: Arm Chair. All negotiations for the items must be carried out between the owner and any interested parties, so advertisements must include a contact number, e-mail or home address.

Guarantees cannot be given on any of the products obtained through the Freecycle system. Everything will be given on an “as is basis” which means that neither the owner nor the Trust can be held liable for any defects or accidents that may occur from the product. The interested person can request to see the item in question to see if it is to their satisfaction.

The owner has the right to set a time limit for the advertising period, after which date it will no longer be available, or for the interested person to come collect the product. If it is not collected within the set time period given they can pass it on to another interested party or dispose of it. Arrangements must be made between the owner and the respondent; the Trust will not be involved in the exchanging or holding of any products.

There is no Fee or membership needed to use this service.

If you have any unwanted items that others can use: e-mail, or drop of your advertisement at the Trust today.

[email protected] tel: 22190 (Jessi) 26 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD

Enterprise St Helena (ESH) Board of Directors’ Meeting

Enterprise St Helena wishes to inform the public that a MeeƟng of the Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday 29th January 2014 at 1:00pm at ESH, Business Park, Half Tree Hollow Agenda items that will be discussed are:

Open to the Public & Press x Enterprise St Helena Update x Q3 Report x Q3 Management Accounts x Funding Fisheries Development IniƟaƟves x South Africa (SA) Agriculture Exposure 2013 Visit – Feedback Report from DICLA and ParƟcipant AcƟon/ImplementaƟon Plans

A copy of the Agenda and Board Papers open to the public for this parƟcular meeƟng will be available from Monday 27th January from Natasha Bargo, Board Secretary on telephone 22920 or email: [email protected] or alternaƟvely from the ESH website: www.invesƟnsthelena.biz

Enterprise St Helena | PO Box 117 | Jamestown | St Helena Island | South Atlantic Ocean | STHL 1ZZ

Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.investinsthelena.biz Five Local Cricketers Honoured

(l-r) Gavin George, Terry Richards, Barbara George, Nick Stevens, Dax Richards and Scott Crowie

et team coach, Mo Mather in March 2013. tained St Helena’s international cricket team Five local cricketers were presented with “This is quite a signifi cant achievement,” said in 2012. “We’ve still got along way to go, es- certifi cates at a small presentation in the Pub- Barbara George, Secretary for the St Hel- pecially if we want to develop cricket at grass lic Gardens on Wednesday 15 January. Terry ena Cricket Association. “The certifi cates roots level, and to have St Helena’s young- Richards, Gavin George, Nick Stevens, Dax are recognised by the International Cricket sters representing St Helena at international Richards, and Scott Crowie, achieved their Council (ICC).” cricketing events. However, this is a step level one cricket coaching badges, following “We’ve been looking at developing Cricket towards doing that.” training from St Helena’s international crick- on St Helena,” said Dax Richards, who cap- THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 27 ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD NEW HEAD OF LE FIGARO GOVERNOR’S High Brow Paper Shows Interest In St Helena OFFICE ARRIVING JJeanean LLouisouis St Helena Government announced that aandnd OOlivierlivier Sean Burns, the previous Administrator of Tristan da Cunha, has been appointed as the next Head of the Governor’s Offi ce and will arrive on Island on Thursday 6 Febru- ary 2014. The role of Head of the Governor’s Offi ce now carries additional responsibilities, in- cluding the role of Acting Governor in the Governor’s absence, a change that refl ects the model on the Falkland Islands. Sean, like the Governor, is a member of Her Majesty’s Diplomatic Service and his posting to St Helena is expected to be for about three years. He will be accompanied by his wife Marina. Sean’s last posting was as the Administrator on Tristan.

The Le Figaro journalistic team will contribute A visiting journalist and photographer an extensive 10 page report on the experiences from Le Figaro (France’s equivalent of the they have shared on the island. Jean Louis Times Newspaper) had a busy time on St Hel- thought 10 pages would only be about 5% of ena last week documenting the island and it’s what he could write about the island. “There strong French connection. are many things to say about St Helena, you Jean Louis Tremblais and Olivier Roques, don’t realise because you live here, but when initially, believed the time on island would be you come from outside - it’s huge.” too long as the myth around Napoleon’s time The trip was facilitated by Enterprise St Hel- on island presents the idea that St Helena is a ena and they have said, “we are extremely miserable place. lucky to have interest from such a renowned “It’s not true, there are too many things to do,” publication.” The article in Le Figaro, and said Olivier (photographer) “I was really as- other media, by the team will raise the profi le tonished by the diversity of the landscapes of of St Helena in France in an effort to attract St Helena.” tourists and investment. Weekly Weather Th e Chairman and Committee of the Blue Hill Community Asso- ciation would like to advise those persons who normally attend the The summer weather off late monthly invitation dance at the Blue Hill Community Centre, that has turned out to be a damp it will not be possible to have invitations delivered in time for the squib and umbrellas are more monthly dance to be held on 31st January. in demand than sunhats. Here Due to the late cancellation by an organisation who had secured the are the weather data readings venue to host the monthly January dance, it has been decided that from the Met Station at Bottom the Blue Hill Community Association will instead host the dance. Woods for the past week. However, because of the relatively short notice, no invitations will be delivered on this occasion but for those of you who normally attend, Bottom Woods you will, as always, be warmly welcomed. Any other persons wishing Min temp 16.4C to attend can contact Earl Williams on 24191 or Stedson Francis on Max temp 24.9C 24270. Mean temp 19.5C Music for dancing will be provided by King George and Gerald. Total sunshine 31.7 hrs Admission will be £1.50 per person. Th ere will be a cash bar and hot Total rainfall 17mm tasty snacks will be on sale. Mean w/speed 9.5 knots 28 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL DAPM

Press conference taking DAPM: 2014-15 place on Monday, this AIDE MEMOIRE AGREED week, in the Governor’s offi ce, the Castle SHG, 18 January 2014 approval a Grant in Aid package for 2014/15 vulnerability. The planned Strategic Frame- of £13.55 million, up slightly on the £13.4 mil- work for Integrated Social Services should be The visiting Department for International De- lion in 2013/14 developed and implemented as soon as pos- velopment (DfID) Development Aid Planning sible Mission (DAPM) and the St Helena Govern- SHG domestic revenue for 2014/15 is forecast ment have this morning (Saturday) signed the to increase strongly, refl ecting growth in St Clients of Sundale and the Prison to be relo- 2014-15 Aide Memoire (AM). The document Helena’s economy cated as soon as practicable to the planned im- was signed by HE Governor Capes and DfID proved facilities. Deputy Head of the Overseas Territories De- Highlights include: partment, Dr Kenny Dick. Economic Development. The AM says that The recent Lucy Faithful Foundation Review closer working relations between SHG and found signifi cant child safeguarding issues in The DfID team, on-Island from 11-18 Janu- Enterprise St Helena must continue, to ensure St Helena, and SHG should ensure that the ary 2014, reached agreement with the SHG that the Airport’s potential to transform the new Safeguarding Action Plan, developed team, which included the fi ve ExCo Members, Island’s economy is fully realised. We must through the Child Safeguarding Board, is fully after eight days of intensive talks. The DfID ensure that economic development is inclu- implemented and that all children in St Helena team comprised Deputy Head of the Over- sive and that all Islanders can participate in the are able to enjoy childhood and develop their seas Territories Department, Dr Kenny Dick, benefi ts of air access. full potential Senior Social Development Adviser, Dr Mary Education and Health are key human devel- Thompson, and Senior Economic Adviser The implementation of the MoU signed be- opment areas that are fundamental both to Doug Winslow (who arrived earlier than his tween SHG and DFID in 2010, setting out individual potential and to creating a society colleagues, on 4 January, for preliminary dis- SHG’s commitment to open its economy to that facilitates social cohesion and economic cussions). Councillor Les Baldwin, Chairman inward investment and increased tourism, in growth. Improvements in Health and Educa- of the Social and Community Development parallel with the development of air access, tion outcomes in St Helena continues to be a Committee, headed up the Councillor team. remains a high priority. Developing the labour high priority market, continuing the divestment strategy, Discussions focused on SHG’s and Enter- creating an investment-friendly legislative en- RMS St Helena protected. SHL’s Business prise St Helena’s performance, spending and vironment and improving environmental man- Plan for 2014/15 will be submitted just after outputs in the current fi nancial year - and the agement all remain key to realising the objec- the DAPM ends, but DfID offi cials anticipate budget proposed by SHG for fi nancial year tives behind the MoU seeking approval for an RMS subsidy of close 2014-15. There were also discussions around to £4 million, in line with recent improvement specifi c areas, including social welfare, health, More could be done to provide effective and in revenues. DfID will also continue to meet education, policing, shipping, air access future coordinated business planning advice and to the costs of essential capital works to ensure needs and overall economic development. ensure that there is an appropriate supply of the ship remains fi t for service credit to the private sector All participants this year have remarked on the Public spending in St Helena will continue close working relationships and co-operation Hospital Redevelopment. SHG to ensure that to be more tightly focused on our immediate between DfID, SHG offi cials and Councillors. planned renovations are carried out as soon priorities, channelling resources in ways that The Aide Memoire fi nalises the draft budget as possible and develop an initial longer-term lay the foundations for sustainable economic for the fi nancial year 2014-2015. Hospital plan. This is critical for the health and growth, greater investment and social devel- well-being of St Helenians opment. Headlines include: A good and positive result for the Island in a SHG to implement the new Social Policy Plan Full copy of the Aide Memoire docu- very diffi cult global economic climate and Labour Market Strategy, ensuring ad- ment available from the SAMS website, DFID offi cials will recommend for Ministerial equate data to assess and address poverty and or - click here (if online) THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 29 SPORT From January to July this year, Brownies all over the world will celebrate the Big Brownie Brownies celebrate the Birthday, the 100th birthday of the Brownie ‘Big Brownie Birthday’ with a Guide section. Here on St Helena, Brownies from all fi ve units on the island came together to start the celebrations with a splash!! – a ’SPLASH’ Pool Party. At 10 o’clock on Saturday 11th January, an excited bunch of 7-10 year old girls, along with their leaders and some parents, gathered at the Swimming pool to kick-start the open- ing event. Joining us was Ella Rose Stevens, from the 1st Ashford Brownie Unit in Staines, England. Ella was here on holiday with her St Helenian parents, and will take back memories of an enjoyable time to share with her Brownie Pack. She considers herself very fortunate to have been part of an international event taking place in the middle of the South Atlantic! We were also joined by Kalis Beard, a Brownie from our sister island, Ascension. Like Ella, she was delighted to be a part of our celebra- tions and thoroughly enjoyed the event. The weather was kind to us and the children en- cool. At 1.30 the girls, having changed, were making the cake and Mrs Verlene Leo and joyed a fun-fi lled morning in the cool water ready for another group picture, this time with staff at Leo’s Planet for providing us with while their leaders relaxed under the shade of a birthday cake which had been made by Mrs a special Brownie menu from which we were the umbrellas. Doreen Thorpe. After singing ‘Happy Birth- able to purchase our lunch. Thank you also to At 12.30, thanks to Mr Johnny Dillon for al- day’ the cake was cut and everyone enjoyed all the girls and Leaders who came to the party lowing us to do this, everyone enjoyed lunch at a slice. and made it such an enjoyable event. the poolside. After lunch, some girls returned A very big ‘Thank you’ is extended to John- to the water, while the others chose to lounge ny and staff at the pool, for making sure that Contributed by Mrs Gwen Wade around the pool enjoying an ice-lolly to keep everyone was safe, Mrs Doreen Thorpe for (Brownie Advisor and HTH Brownie Leader) £952.10 Donation from Ascension Island FOR SALE Red Scooter partly new 765 miles on clock 2012 Lex Moto Gladiator 125cc Please contact Debbie Peters-Williams 24190

Weight Watching Classes Starting at HTH Community Centre Would you like to lose weight? Maybe the few pounds you gained over the ‘Christmas Period.’ Sandra Sim and Then come along and join the weight Kirsty Anthony, yesterday in the watching classes starting on the fi rst Public Gardens Wednesday in February which is the 5th. Then continuing every other On Wednesday 22 January, Kirsty Anthony, for the donation and to Cheryl Anthony for or- Wednesday following the 5th. presented a cheque of £952.10 to the Cancer ganising the event.” Basically 2 weigh-ins a month. Awareness Support Group following a fund- The funds were raised on Ascension Island, by Starting at 6pm. raising effort on Ascension Island. The pre- cancer survivor, Cheryl Anthony, MBE, who 50p will be collected for the hire of the sentation was made in the Public Gardens in organised a ‘Runway Dash’ on Wideawake hall - thank you. So come along and Jamestown. Airfi eld. The runway is one of the longest in don’t be shy Treasurer for the Cancer Awareness Support the world at 3054m. Over 200 people walked Group, Sandra Sim, accepted the cheque on the length of the runway and back again to For more information contact the group’s behalf. “It’s a large sum of mon- support Cheryl’s fundraising attempts. Debbie Peters-Williams on 24190 ey,” said Sandra. “We are extremely grateful 30 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL SPORT GOLF NEWS Contributed by Lawson Henry St Helena Golf Club Report Week ending 19 January 2014 Two competitions were played over the week- end as scheduled. On Saturday was an 18 hole Stableford where 13 players took part. Weather conditions were near perfect but very humid. In the top spot was Jeff Herne on 38 points Football, English Premiership Results: West and the runner up spot was the familiar face Brom 1-1 Everton; Swansea City 1-3 Totten- of Norman Thomas, just one behind on 37. ham; Chelsea 3-1 Man Utd; Sunderland 2-2 Only one player holed out in two to take the Southampton; Arsenal 2-0 Fulham; Crystal ball pool, that was Roy Reynolds on the par Palace 1-0 Stoke City; Manchester City 4-2 3, fi rst hole. Cardiff City; Norwich City 1-0 Hull City; West On Sunday in similar weather conditions we Ham United 1-3 Newcastle United; Liverpool had a Par 3 competition. This too had a low 2-2 Aston Villa. turnout with just 13 players. Players were awarded half their handicap for this game and Tennis: Rafael Nadal avoided becoming the back on top form was Jeffrey (Foxy) Stevens latest victim of an Australian Open upset with with a very good 59, closely followed by vet- a battling four-set win over Grigor Dimitrov, eran Gerald (Whistler) George on 60. Two yesterday, Wednesday 22 January. players holed out in 2 to share the ball pool, The world number one coped with a severe they were John Joshua and Foxy. blister on his racquet hand and saved three set Congratulations to all the winners. Only one points in the third set to win 3-6 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 competition is scheduled for next week, that is (9-7) 6-2. on Sunday 26th January, it will be the monthly “I was so lucky,”said Nadal. “He missed an medal sponsored by Basil Read. Please sign easy forehand and another one.” up by Saturday 4pm when the draw will take He will play the winner of Wednesday’s late place. match between Andy Murray and Roger Fe- This week The Fox will celebrate his 61st derer in Friday’s semi-fi nals. birthday, many congratulations for your big Maria Sharapova followed top seed Serena Gerald (Whistler) George day Jeffrey from us all at the Club. Williams out of the Australian Open on Sun- Enjoy the week, stay safe and keep swinging! day, with a shock defeat by Slovakia’s Domini- ka Cibulkova in the fourth round. Volleyball on Sunday The Russian, who won the title in 2008, lost 3-6 6-4 6-1 in an erratic display on Rod Laver Arena. Serena Williams went out of the Australian Open 24 hours earlier as a back injury hin- dered the fi ve-time champion against a ram- pant Ana Ivanovic. The Serb came back from a set down to win 4-6 6-3 6-3 - her fi rst ever victory over Wil- liams in fi ve attempts. That left two-time winner Victoria Azarenka - the second seed - as the player with the most major titles in the draw. However, the two-time defending champion Victoria Azarenka is out of the Australian Open after she was beaten in a thrilling quar- ter-fi nal by Agnieszka Radwanska on Tuesday. Did you know? Azarenka’s exit came a day af- ter Novak Djokovic lost to Stanislas Wawrin- VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT RESULTS ka, meaning both defending Australian Open Round 1, Game 1 – 19th January 2014 dies took the match by winning the third set. champions were beaten in the quarter-fi nals for An exciting match showcasing the talent of Ballsy Ladies 2 - 1 Volley Diggers the fi rst time in the Open era (BBC Sport) the Thundercats, playing their fi rst game since (25-23) (23-25)(15-7) winning the 2012 tournament, and the strength LOM: Marie Jonas of Ballsy Ladies Boxing: Jean Pascal beat Lucian Bute on of last years winning team, the Serve-ivors. points in one of the biggest all-Canadian fi ghts Thundercats 2 – 0 Serve-ivors FIXTURES , SUNDAY 26th January 2014 ever staged in Montreal. (25-9) (25-18) Fixtures to be determined, as we are waiting Pascal, born in Haiti, and Bute, born in Roma- LOM: Barbara Harris of Serve-ivors confi rmation of an additional team to join the nia, have both made their homes in the North tournament. Please check at the end of the American country and the non-title light- Settling into their fi rst game of the season, the week with your Captain for your starting time, heavyweight fi ght drew a wide audience. Volley Diggers and Ballsy Ladies played a and umpire/organising duties. (sporting life.com) very close fi rst two sets. However Ballsy La- 1st Game: 2.00pm, 2nd Game: 2.30pm THE SENTINEL Th ursday 23 January 2014 www.sams.sh 31 SPORT CRICKET RESULTS Saturday 18 January 2014 Shooter Profi les Levelwood Rebels St Pauls B Shooting is St Helena’s National Sport. Here’s a quick look at 135/6 134 4 of the 6 shooters hoping to secure one of the 4 spots avail- Delroy Leo, 70* Stephen Fowler, 32 able to compete later this year at the Commonwealth Games in Ralph Knipe, 2/39 Ajay Bennett, 4/24 (7) Glasgow. Delroy Leo 3, Weston Clingham 2, Ajay Bennett 1 Levelwood Allstars Sandy Bay Pirates 252/8 126 Darrell Leo, 67 Alex Henry, 37 Jodie Scipio-Constantine Dakota Clingham, 2/28 Austin Fowler, 3/43 Age: 15 Darrel Leo 3, Dane Leo 2, Greg Coleman 1 Highest score: 98.4 Sunday 19 January 2014 Western A Mustangs HTH Dolphins 157 161/7 Been shooting Since: August 2013 Robert George, 39 Chris Owen, 67 Represented St Helena in Shooting? Paul Crowie, 4/45 (6) Tris Moyce, 5/34 Never Tris Moyce 3, Chris Owen 2, Robert George 1 St Matthews Lions Jamestown Zodiacs Most diffi cult thing about shooting? 155 198 Getting into a correct position, and relax- Patrick Crowie, 49 Jordie Henry, 42 ing. Andy Day, 4/30 (3) Gibby Young, 3/30 Andy Day 3, Patrick Crowie 2, Jordie Henry 1 Most rewarding thing about shoot- CRICKET FIXTURES ing? You get a sense of achievement, and Saturday 25 January - 9am there’s a chance of achieving common- HTH Dolphins vs St Pauls B wealth and Island games Gold. 1.30pm J/T Barracudas vs Jamestown Zodiacs Organiser: St Matthews Lions Andrews Sunday 26 January - 9am Madolyn Western B Warriors vs West. A Mustangs Age: 19 Highest score: 100.10 (Jamestown Club Record) 1.30pm Been shooting for: A year and a bit Levelwood Rebels vs Sandy Bay Pirates Represented St Helena in Shooting? Never Organiser: Levelwood Allstars Most diffi cult thing about shooting? Keeping calm and not let- ting pressure build (Tension makes for a bad shot). Clearing your head and focusing on the shot. Most rewarding thing about shooting? Proving that when you’re relaxed and calm, you achieve the best outcome.

Age: 41 years young ;) Highest score: St Helena full black targets: 100.9, NSRA 25yrd: 100.9, 50M prone: 582, 50M 3 Position: 1099, 10M air rifl e: 585

Represented St Helena in Shooting? 1998-Commonwealth games, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1999-Island games, Gotland – Bronze Medal 2001-Island games, Isle of Man Simon Henry 2003-Island games Guernsey to the wind, wind direction and wind inten- 2006-Commonwealth, Melbourne, Australia sity. At 50m a moderate wind can push 2007- Island games, Rhodes your shot out to the 8 ring. Temperature 2009- Island games, Aland plays a big part in performance. Tempera- 2011- Island games, Isle of Wight tures below 5 degrees or above 27 degrees Jordie 2013- Island games, Bermuda – 2 Silver Celsius plus high humidity can be mentally Andrews Medals, 1 Gold. and physically demanding. Age: 15 Most diffi cult thing about shooting? Most rewarding thing about shooting? Highest score: 100.90 Weather conditions. Changing light, mirage, The challenge to do better, motivation, fo- Been shooting for: 3 ½ years wind, temperature. Sight picture intensity cus, setting personal goals, travelling to dif- Represented St Helena in Shooting? Never changes with the changing of the light condi- ferent places, and the social side. Making tions. Mirage can not only distort the target new friends, meeting up with old friends Most diffi cult thing about shooting? Focus- but it can also make the sight picture of target and sharing shooting tips. With shooting ing before taking a shot. move higher, and if windy can move in the you are not actually physically competing direction of the wind. Reading the wind can against an opponent like running or swim- Most rewarding thing about shooting? The be tricky. Not only do you need to be able ming but shooting against yourself and the sense of relaxation. It’s the most relaxing to concentrate on the target and releasing a shooting range conditions. sport you can do perfect shot but also you need to pay attention 32 www.sams.sh Th ursday 23 January 2014 THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA Report from the second shooting trial for the Commonwealth Games YOUNGSTERS

Damien O’Bey, SAMS The National Amateur Sports Association St Hel- ON TRIAL ena (NASAS) trials for a place on the shooting team to represent St Helena at the Glasgow Common- wealth Games continued on Saturday 18 January. Aiming for a place Under the orders of Chairman of the Jamestown Ri- fl e Club, Pat Henry, four shooters took to the range for three 20 minute rounds of shooting each. All shooters shot 60 competitive rounds, with unlim- at Commonwealth ited sighters. Simon Henry (579.4) and Jordie Andrews (571.6) were the fi rst to shoot. Simon, dropping 5.7 from Games, Glasgow the previous round, and Jordie, making an 11.8 point improvement. Madolyn Andrews’ 568.7 was 5.5 less than her pre- Youth shooters, Madloyn and Jodie at vious round and Jodi Scipio Constantine’s 524.2 Saturday’s trials was a massive 35.6 point improvement. in Jamestown This was the second of four trials. The next trial will be held at the HTH Rifl e Club with the shooters returning to the Jamestown rifl e club for the fi nal shoot. “We’ve arrived at this situation because, of the in- creased interest in shooting,” said Eric Benjamin, Chairman of NASAS. “Currently, the number of people wishing to represent St Helena in shooting at the Glasgow games outweighs the number of po- sitions available on the team.” Having met with all of the shooters interested in competing at this year’s games, the decision was made to host trials. “It’s not the fi rst time we have hosted trials,” said Eric. “Once there was a big interest in swimming and we hosted trials for that.” The increased interest in shooting is, no doubt, a direct result of the success St Helena shooters ex- perienced at the Natwest Small Island Games in Bermuda. Carlos Yon and Simon Henry picked up medals for shooting, with the latter securing St Hel- ena’s fi rst ever gold medal. As is with most sports, to continue being success- ful and to make the step to the next level, shooting requires an improvement in facilities and training. Simon’s visit to the Island has helped with training, but the Island still doesn’t have a 50m rifl e range. “There are plans to have a 50m range at Francis Plain,” said Eric, “but, we’re awaiting feedback from Lands department.” With the date of the games looming near, has there been interest in representing St Helena in other sports? “There has been some interest shown in swimming,” replied Eric, “and we’ve also received expressions of interest from a few of our badminton players.” Patrick Young and Chelsea Benjamin have signed up for the shooting trials, and will complete their trials when they return to St Helena. Simon and Jordie after their shoot on Saturday more on shooting trials inside