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Vol. 9,SENTINEL Issue 16 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 16 July 2020 Futcher waves SHG now says goodbye to Sea nobody broke Rescue after more Covid-19 quarantine than 25 years rules and the Scholarship Awards Committee I would Career achievements like to extend congratulations to Kyle on his achievement and wish him well as he now undertakes the next stage in his career.” Kyle concluded: “I would like to extend my thanks to all those who had a hand in the Scholarship process, those that supported me in my studies - lecturers, advisors, supervisors, friends and family - you know who you are. Thank you all for giving me the tools that allowed me to carve a place for myself in the science that I love. “For all those aspiring to study abroad, I cannot tell you how you are going to find it. But what I can say is that human beings are the most breath-taking of reactions and that there is no greater experiment than life itself!” Due to government restrictions surrounding Covid-19, Kyle has chosen to defer his graduation until July 2021. #StHelena #Student #UniversityOfKent #UpperSecondClassHonours 9 months for Solomon’s car theft #BiomedicalScience https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt Kyle Francis at the University of Kent “[ExCo’s conversation] needed to https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ ExCo sets Rockfall include[...] details on what the St SHG 14 July 2020 island’s Helena Fisherman’s Co-Operative works tuna propose to do.” – an SHG official complete, limits areas reopened

SHG Press Office | 1st Floor, The Castle | Jamestown | Tel: +290 22470 [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] 2 Visit us: www.sainthelena.gov.sh 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 3 OPINION YOUR LETTERS ST HELENA NEWS observation but were not permitted to record the contents or take notes. SHG now says nobody ever broke SENTINEL THE CONSTITUENT On request, Governor Rushbrook agreed to attend the informal COMMENT Dear Electorate, Legislative Council meeting Covid-19 quarantine rules The outcome of HE Governor on Friday 10 July. The item Emma Weaver, SAMS Emma Weaver, SAMS Rushbrook’ s decision to have your for discussion was Democratic It for some reason really caught my Governance of St Helena. Elected elected representatives investigated n a reversal of earlier statements, symptoms but tested negative for is if you don’t comply with the attention two weeks ago at the Grow members took the opportunity to I Local event, that one of the posters for providing confidential SHG has now said that nobody in St flu. rules, you put other people at risk. address Governor Rushbrook with – aimed at getting kids involved in information to a local radio station, Helena broke Covid-19 quarantine At a press conference three days Not only do you put other people their concerns. The Governor was agriculture – featured a young Saint has concluded with no criminal rules. later, SHG officials announced that at risk, you also put the services girl, outfitted in overalls and wellies told that he seemed “determined to or civil action against any elected This is after a series of statements not just one, but two people were that this government provides at and helping out in the garden. be an interference and obstruction member. from SHG officials in March/April, showing symptoms. risk. Certainly the individual that It was great to see a local image of a to democratic process”, and a young person, rather than a standard It is most unfortunate that the that a person in isolation and their The second individual was the breached [the rules] last week, request was made for all ExCo open image pulled from the internet. I Governor’s concerns were not spouse had breached legislation by spouse of the first individual. The there is increased surveillance on and closed agenda documents to could immediately see how kids who managed with more respect for all being in direct contact with each spouse had not recently arrived on that individual. We do rely on trust looked at that poster and saw a face be provided to all twelve elected twelve elected representatives and other. a flight, and so had been interacting a lot of the time, but if people fall they knew, could be more likely to get therefore the electorate from the representatives for normal involved in gardening themselves than SHG had said legal action would be regularly in the community. into the category where we can’t democratic procedures to restart. if the image had not been of a local onset; democratic process should taken; and on April 3, Chief of Police “An individual who has been trust them, there will be enhanced In his response, Governor child. have been maintained in the best David Lynch had told The Sentinel in self-isolation since March 21 checking of those individuals.” So I sat down with Kylie Peters, Rushbrook first expressed his interest of St Helena. Instead, seven that the case was being handed over reported a cough and a headache,” He followed up to say that the Marketing & Communications Manager concerns and his responsibility of your elected representatives to the Attorney General’s Office. Cllr Cruyff Buckley read off a paper Police would be taking legal action. for Solomon’s, to chat about how to ensure the protection of SHG she’s been featuring local people in were considered guilty until proven But since then, the case suddenly at the press conference. “The “Some action will be taken,” he confidential documentation advertisements – it was her and her innocent. went silent. The Sentinel last week partner of this individual is also in said. “[Because] if you’ve travelled and sensitive information. In work experience student Tyanne who Since the police investigation contacted SHG to find out how the self-isolation, after it was identified to this island by air or by sea, and put the poster together. the interests of the democratic started, council business by legal action was progressing. that they had been in contact with you’ve been given instructions by a Kylie began working in marketing in governance of St Helena, the democratic process has been “The St Helena Police Directorate this individual. The partner has also Proper Officer and you’ve breached 2014. She said when she first started, Governor has however agreed it was mostly clipart being used. seriously undermined. Governor undertook a fact finding exercise on exhibited symptoms of a cough and those instructions, you can be to provide all twelve elected Featuring local faces in ads wasn’t Rushbrook decided to stop the each reported incident to establish a headache. presented before the court and if representatives with ExCo open and something Kylie was taught – instead, majority of elected representatives if any offences had occurred,” “The Health Directorate has found guilty, you’ve committed after a Solomon’s newsletter featuring closed agenda documents. from having sight of ExCo an SHG spokesperson said. “No contact-traced all people, following a criminal offence: And we’ll local employees was distributed Information provided in the public closed session documents. The offences have been found to have guidance from the WHO – people certainly be picking that up.” some years ago, she realised people domain relating to the investigation responded to seeing pictures of decision meant that seven of your occurred and so no persons will needing to self-isolate are those New regulations and fines would have provided constituents themselves and their co-workers. elected representatives had no attend court.” who have been in face-to-face regarding the breaking of isolation/ with the opportunity to become So she began featuring local people in democratic input on closed session The Sentinel followed up, asking contact, being less than 1 meter quarantine had been put into place as many Solomon’s ads as possible – more informed and aware on the items through the usual caucus how and why the situation had apart, and having direct contact soon before this situation occurred. and she found that it worked. need to strengthen democracy in St procedures involving all twelve changed from the March/April without using PPE, with this Afterward, “as a result,” increased “As you work with ads, you notice Helena. people respond to people; it was just elected representatives. Regardless, stance, to the current statement. individual within two days of [either Covid-19 measures were put in place Elected members are responsible natural these people would be Saints. decisions made in closed sessions of The Sentinel has not yet received individual] exhibiting symptoms.” – for instance SHG for the first time You take notice to who you know.” for ensuring that strategic visions, ExCo meetings continued unabated. response. As a result, 16 people and their requested vulnerable and high-risk I thought it was great Kylie naturally key messages and plans are Caucus is an important stage of the families who had contact with the people to self-isolate, all non- knew to do this - especialy because communicated to the electorate. right now, there’s a lot of talk around current local governance system. “Some action will be taken” spouse were put into self-isolation. critical surgeries were postponed, They are guided by the seven Nolan the world about how important it is Indeed, before the five ExCo elected SHG on Friday, March 27 Health Director Ted Rayment said and the penalty for breaking Principles of Public Life: ‘Openness: for young people to grow up seeing members make their final decisions announced that an individual who SHG would “need to strengthen isolation went from a maximum people that look similar to them within Holders of public office should be according to the Constitution, had arrived on the March 21 flight surveillance.” fine of £5,000 to imprisonment “to the media they consume. There’s a as open as possible about all the caucusing on open and closed and was in self-isolation in the Blue Chief of Police David Lynch agreed. assure the public that we are taking trend now to get more diversity in decisions and actions that they take. super heroes, in Disney characters, in agenda items by all twelve of your Lantern had reported Covid-19-like “The very big message out of this, this very seriously.” advertising... Because unfortunately, elected representatives really is They should give reasons for their if kids can’t identify with the people democracy at work. There has been decisions and restrict information they see achieving things, they can no caucus on ExCo closed session only when the wider public interest dissociate themselves from being agenda items by all twelve elected clearly demands it.’ someone who can make similar In the interest of more openness June 2019 achievements. representatives since the police Definitely this is an interesting topic investigation started. and transparency relating to for Saints. Governor Rushbrook was made government progress, constituents register If we don’t aware of the serious concerns about are encouraged to lobby your five Births Deaths feature our the constant erosion of democracy Exco elected representatives to own people Name: Xavier Alfie-John Vanguard Name: Terrence Claude Fowler in our local caused by his refusal to provide make public the full agenda, open ads, where seven elected members with ExCo and closed items, of ExCo meetings. Born: 02/06/2020 Died: 04/06/2020 Age: 75 else are closed session agenda documents. It is vital that the people of St South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., young Saints Eventually, an interim arrangement Helena know what is happening in Name: Ajay George Leo Name: Valarie Carol Yon going to The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, Born: 03/06/2020 Died: 07/06/2020 Age: 77 was provided: the seven elected local government and are therefore Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic see people able to influence decisions. like them members were allowed to read ExCo Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 Name: Caleigha Daisy Legg Henry Name: John James Lilley represented? closed session documents under Cllr Leo E: [email protected], W: www.sams.sh Born: 18/06/2019 Died: 19/06/2020 Age: 83 Photo: One of the pictures featured at the Grow Local event. 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 5 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS Rockfall project completed MV Helena Two sentenced in Magistrates’ Court Andrew Turner, SAMS on her way Andrew Turner, SAMS Emma Weaver & Wednesday, July 8 was a day a 12 month probation order that The court heard that Mr Henry Donna Crowie, SAMS for sentencing in the St Helena included 40hrs of community was “a man of good character” and After a five-day delay in Cape Magistrates’ Court. service and disqualification from had initially believed the girl to be Town, the MV Helena departed for Mr Jay Thomas was the first to driving for three years. 18 years old, due to her having a St Helena Wednesday, July 15. appear. Mr Murray Henry then appeared fake age listed on her profile. The AW Ship Management on Three weeks ago, he had pled before the court, having three relationship had however continued Tuesday said all cargo was Guilty to Failing to Stop, Dangerous weeks ago pled Guilty to the charge after the girl revealed her age. onboard, and the ETA to St Helena Driving, Failing to Provide a of Inciting a Girl Aged 15, Not According to prosecution it was was Tuesday, July 21. Specimen of Breath and Resisting Believing She was 18, to Engage in part of this girl’s “method” to This was after “adverse weather Arrest. His case had been adjourned Sexual Activity. make contact and send provocative conditions and very high seas” while the court awaited a pre- This case is part of a wider images to older men. prevented the vessel from leaving sentence report. investigation both in St Helena and When sentencing, Chief Magistrate The Rockfall Mitigation above Jamestown wharf; its berth last week, according to The charges related to an incident the Falkland Islands involving a girl Duncan Cooke highlighted factors Protection Project was completed - 45m rock trap at Rupert’s jetty. AW. when Mr Thomas had failed who made contact with “a number such as the disparity in age and the as of Friday, July 10. The project was run by St Helena ”The Captain of the MV Helena to stop his vehicle and had led of local men,” some of whom are vulnerability of the girl that made Over six months, the rockfall Government, CAN France and along with AWSML will review the police officers on a car chase from also appearing in court. the crime more serious. project team constructed: Fairhurst. conditions on Tuesday once the Levelwood to Longwood before Details of the exchanges were Mr Henry was sentenced to a two- - 5475m2 of high-tensile spider CAN France thanked the 26 Saints worst of the storm has passed,” crashing his vehicle and attempting uncovered when the girl’s phone year probation order and 40 hours netting at Rupert’s jetty; who were directly employed, as AW said on Friday. to escape on foot. was examined by police in the of community service as a direct - 6400m2 of draped hexagonal well as to all members of the public The South African called the Mr Thomas was sentenced to Falkland Islands. alternative to imprisonment. rockfall netting at Rupert’s jetty; who assisted, over the course of the storm, which began last week, - 1800m2 of draped hexagonal project. “the mother of all storms.” rockfall netting at the Access (Haul) As the work has now concluded, Humanitarian assistance is being Road; areas like Ruperts jetty and called to help combat flooding, 9 months for Solomon’s car theft - 2790m of Geobrugg GBE rockfall Munden’s path have been reopened. road blockages from uprooted Andrew Turner, SAMS barriers across Rupert’s and James However, the lower trail of trees, damaged buildings and valleys; Munden’s path will remain closed more. Mr Shagayeo Andrews will said that the crime had “shaken” road traffic accident that occurred - 360m of lightweight catchfence because of “significant instability.” serve nine months in prison for trust in the community. while Mr Andrews was on bail. his role in the Solomon’s car theft “No such offence had been Mr Andrews had a collision that shook the island in April 2019 committed before, or at least on the Haul Road while driving SHG’s new Subsidies Policy to increase and additional crimes committed within memory. The sense of someone else’s car without while on bail. community trust was shaken,” insurance, without a license and transparency Mr Andrews pled guilty to he said. while being over the prescribed charges that included Theft, However, Mr Andrews was limit. Andrew Turner, SAMS Driving Without Insurance, given some leniency for the fact There were young passengers in A new subsidies policy will come the funds are going.” While much of the policy defines Driving Without a Licence, that he was not the person who the car and some passengers were into effect within SHG Aug. 1. Economic Development Committee how SHG will reduce its spending on Driving Over the Prescribed Limit, planned the theft, but instead injured in the crash. The Subsidies Policy will “ensure Chairperson Cllr Lawson Henry said subsidy, it also outlines that SHG will Dangerous Driving and Giving was a relative latecomer to the Soon after the crash, Mr a fair, clear and consistent approach that information on exactly which continue to deliver subsidies when False Information to the Police. operation. Andrews and the car’s owner to the determination, allocation and organisation are recieving SHG subsidy there are: The charges relate to two “On 17th April 2019 you were made the decision to make a false award of subsidies,” according to SHG. is already available publically as part of 1) Missing or incomplete markets separate incidents. recruited by another to assist in statement to the police and say ExCo approved the policy last SHG’s Budget Book. – where goods and services are not The first was the theft of a the theft that was to occur the that Mr Andrews stole the car. Tuesday, July 7. However, this is not strictly true, as provided by the private sector leading Solomon’s car and the money following day,” he said. “It may The car’s owner later admitted Subsidies are payments that are made only some organisations are named to a failure to meet a need for a public (over £3,500) that was in the car. well be that at that stage you to giving a false statement. to groups outside government that outright within the budget book (e.g. good The car was stolen in the Rock thought you were merely being Mr Andrews was sentenced to include businesses and charities. Connect St Helena, Enterprise St Helena 2) Negative externalities – where one SHG spends almost £7 million per and the Public Solicitor Office). Other or more consumer or producer causes Rose area in April 2019. given the opportunity to make six months’ imprisonment for year on subsidies, with high-subsidy subsidies are named more generally an effect on third parties After the theft, Mr Andrew some money and did not know the car theft. entities (e.g. Connect St Helena, by the sectors that are subsidised, 3) Monopoly power – if a producer turned himself in and gave full what this other in fact planned. He was sentenced to a further Mantis) accounting for the majority. such as Public Transport System, has control over 70% of the market details as to the events of that “What we make clear is that three months’ imprisonment for Education Committee Chairperson Miscellaneous Farmers Support and and there is a risk of abuse of power day. Mr Andrews also named two had the person who planned the offences committed on bail. Cllr Clint Beard said the policy will Media Services. This means the public through, for example, eliciting overly other people, who had planned this offence been before us, the Mr Andrews will therefore serve make subsidies more transparent. It cannot see how much subsidy is paid high prices the theft. It remains unclear why, sentence he would have received a total of nine months in prison should allow people to see how SHG to different companies inside these 4) Unstable markets – when markets but charges were dropped against would have been measured in and will be disqualified from subsidies are directed. sectors. become unstable and the Government both others. years.” holding or obtaining a driver’s “This is the reason that this policy “It needs to be more transparent,” deems market stability important to During sentencing the Chief The car was recovered after the licence for one year. has come about,” he said. “When you Cllr Henry said achieve economic development Justice, Charles Eakins, Esq, theft, but the money was not. are looking at a 7th of our budget being Copies of the policy can be found on goals. spent to those, we need to know where the SHG website. sitting as the Chief Magistrate, The second incident related to a 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS Repatriation flight scheduled for late July Information-leak investigation concludes Donna Crowie, SAMS Island en-route to St Helena. The depart St Helena on the flight will with no direct evidence of a leak A repatriation flight is return journey will not include a be 140. now scheduled for the week stopover at Ascension on the way SHG said they will not be commencing Monday, July 27. back to Stansted. releasing numbers as to how The flight will be operated by St Helena Airport CEO & many have people have expressed Governor will still “tighten” SHG information control Titan Airways utilising a Boeing Accountable Manager Gwyneth interest in departing St Helena. Emma Weaver, SAMS 757-200. Howell recently told SAMS Radio SHG announced this new “It is the best option available 1 that the flight will also stop at repatriation flight last Wednesday, to us that meets our current Accra. after a few weeks earlier having needs,” SHG told The Sentinel last SHG said the number of announced that they had deemed Thursday. passengers arriving to St Helena another charter flight necessary. The incoming flight will will be limited by the capacity at The Airport Directorate had depart from London Stansted Bradley’s Camp. The maximum looked into affordable options. and include a stop at Ascension number of passengers who can Do TC numbers align with the Labour Market Strategy? Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS locally, but he questioned whether The 2020/2021 budget speech overseas Saints “may already have The Sentinel in May checked the In tightening information control, leak investigation provided no was delivered by Financial Secretary these skills and could be attracted to number of TC posts in St Helena. The Governor’s Office on Friday the Governor aims to “prevent direct evidence of the alleged leak, Dax Richards at the Friday, June 26 return if they had the information.” announced that the results of an a similar situation from re- LegCo members will continue to formal Legislative Council meeting. “As a member the Government I investigation into councillors and occurring.” be allowed to view closed ExCo LegCo members spent the weekend feel we are not doing enough,” he SHG was employing 112 TC posts - SHG Officials has concluded with no Even while the investigation documents only upon appointment writing their responses to deliver at said. “In areas we are making some this was an increase of 30 within less direct results. was ongoing, the Governor had at a select location within The Castle the Monday, June 29 continuation headway, [but] this cannot be seen than 2 years. The investigation was led by Police tightened information control by and with note-taking disallowed. of the meeting. by the community.” at the request of Governor Dr Philip removing access to confidential Cllr Cyril Leo on Monday however First to rise in support of the Cllr Henry referred to the 2019 Rushbrook, after a confidential ExCo documents from the other said that the Governor had agreed to budget was Cllr Lawson Henry. LMS public consultation. In 2018/19 and 19/20, a total of 3 ExCo document regarding SHG’s seven of the island’s elected now provide all 12 elected members Others followed, giving thanks for “The feedback was clear. The local successors had been identified closed-doors deal with fisheries members (LegCo). with all ExCo documents. the final financial settlement from community felt, when it came to to take over TC posts. investor PQ Trading was allegedly LegCo member Cllr Cyril Leo this The Sentinel asked SHG for Her Majesty’s Government; albeit employment within SHG, they leaked. week said that by doing this, the clarification as to which piece of without an inflationary increase are disenfranchised at the sheer The investigation found “no Governor had broken trust because information was correct, but the and falling short of the three-year number of persons who are not “Councillor Henry is not correct,” direct evidence” that the alleged he had ruled “seven of [St Helena’s] Governor refused to confirm either agreement expected. All highlighted permanent residents or have St Chief of Police David Lynch told The information leak had occurred. No elected representatives guilty until statement. areas of concern along with some Helenian status getting jobs at the Sentinel. “I think you want to know criminal, and no administrative, proven innocent.” “The Governor advises that he has positives, and said resolve was expense of local people equally the [TC] numbers in the Police action will be taken against anyone. Cllr Cyril Leo went on to speak out no further information to provide,” needed to make the flat-line budget qualified. They likewise felt that service only; at this time there However, the Governor said he further about the decision. an SHG spokesperson said. work. SHG was not doing sufficient with are 11. These are detectives, sgts, would still be “tightening document “The decision meant that seven Whatever the interim arrangement Among Cllr Henry’s concerns were preparing local people to take over senior managers including myself handling arrangements and the of your elected representatives had actually is, it will end once “new, budget lines that he perceived were more key positions. and training staff. Two of these are use of information in controlled no democratic input on closed- tightened” measures are enacted. not in line with SHG succession “There is a similar situation in leaving on the next flight. The local documents” as a result. session items through the usual Councillors seem concerned planning. the Police Directorate. This year establishment is 1 Chief Inspector, This is because the information- caucus procedures involving all about how these new information- One concern in particular was its TC budget tops over £1 million 1 Inspector, 4 Sgts, 15 PCs and a leak investigation report made 23 twelve elected representatives,” he control measures might progress. that he said Technical Cooperation pounds. The point I wish to make is Detective Constable. recommendations about how to said. “Caucus is an important stage Upon councillors’ request, the (TC) posts should be phased so the we seem to have more TC posts now “The actual in post establishment better control confidential SHG of the current local governance Governor last Friday attended an Labour Market Strategy (LMS) is than locals – what does this say for of local officers is 16 due to information. system. Regardless, decisions made informal meeting of Legislative not undermined. local employment opportunities? vacancies and serious illness. The “Of concern, the investigation in closed sessions of ExCo meetings Council, where Cllr Leo said elected “[But] over the last three years, We seem to have far too many vacancies are due to there being two found there was a general laxness in [have] continued unabated. [This members told the Governor that as a result of the DBO report on plain-clothes officers and too little vacancies at the rank of Sgt and two document handling arrangements means that] since the police they felt “he seemed ‘determined to Corporate Finance, there have been uniformed, where policing should at the rank of PC. One additional and the use of information in investigation started, council be an interference and obstruction no less than five new TCs in that be more visible to the community.” officer is due to go to Ascension controlled documents,” an SHG business by democratic process has to democratic process.’” section,” he said. The Sentinel checked with Chief of this year. There are a small number spokesperson told The Sentinel. been seriously undermined.” The Governor’s office said they Cllr Henry reasoned indeed there Police David Lynch as to numbers of other TCs, but they work in the “These will need to be addressed The Governor’s Office on Friday will not be releasing a copy of the are skills sets that can’t be found of overseas and local police officers. Prison, Probation etc.” and tightened.” said that although the information- investigation report. 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 9 ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS discussing the smoking legislation/ years – so the Cooperative can its members to discuss recent Tuna limits decided partly “on what the new guidance – and saying ‘we must undertake its proposed operations developments and it was follow the science’ – so why is it any in St Helena. unanimously decided that it is time investors propose to do:” Fishermen to petition different to species management?” “As it stands, it would appear to launch an island-wide petition,” that not only could SHG’s external the SHCFA announced last Friday. Emma Weaver, SAMS SHCFA launching petition investor be handed the only fish “The petition will call for the considered Commercial Fishing gives guidelines for sustainable The SHCFA is taking significant processing factory on-island termination of the current process Executive Council during a Licence Quotas for the St Helena catch limits. issue with the catch limits with £482k of taxpayer money to involving PQ Trading and request a closed-agenda meeting last week Fisherman’s Co-operative at their The report was recently “edited” decision, and also with other refurbish it for their operations, more open and transparent process approved the catch limits for two meeting on Tuesday, 7 July,” read by SHG and afterward released to recent decisions about the island’s they could also be allocated to take place, which ensures the of the island’s main tuna species. the first line of an SHG press release “key stakeholders,” but has still fisheries – especially SHG’s sudden seemingly the entire allocation of security of every local fisherman The meeting was held Tuesday, distributed Thursday, July 9. not been released to the public. investment into long-awaited Yellowfin and Bigeye tuna quota as both now and into the future. In July 7 – two days before the entire The July 7 meeting had been An SHG official however did not factory updates. well,” the SHCFA said. addition, we will be asking that Fisheries Catch Limits document, closed-agenda, and so the press mention the CEFAS report when SHG two weeks ago approved a The SHCFA is so dissatisfied with scientific advice designed to help on which the tuna limits were listed, release was the first the public asked why the tuna limits had been £500,000 investment into the fish- the way St Helena’s fisheries is achieve sustainability will actually went to committee stage. While the knew about the decision. decided in a closed-agenda ExCo processing factory – an investment being handled, that they will be be followed to ensure that the rest of the Catch Limits document The Cooperative is a newly meeting. that local fishermen and factory launching a petition. development of a ‘St Helena Brand’ still went to committee stage, the registered business that will The official instead told The management had requested for “The Association met with is done so with integrity.” tuna species were discussed only replace the St Helena Fisheries Sentinel that the island’s catch by ExCo. Corporation. It will be owned and limits for yellowfin and bigeye Normally, the whole Catch managed by the external investors were discussed only by closed Limits document would have been that Executive Council has chosen ExCo, because they needed to EDC refuses to endorse catch limits discussed and approved by the to take over the island’s fisheries. consider confidential, commercial Andrew Turner, SAMS Economic Development Committee The press release implied that no information regarding the (EDC). However, an SHG Official allowances had been made for any Cooperative’s desires. a 600-tonne-per-year catch limit told The Sentinel that ExCo bypassed commercial fishermen who would “The conversation needed to The Economic Development (almost 30,000 bigeye). the EDC in regard to setting limits operate outside of the Cooperative. include commercial information, Committee July 9 refused to “Where is the science and the for tuna, because they needed Members of the public and the specifically including details on endorse the fisheries catch limits evidence to support 600 tonnes to base the catch limits not just SHCFA immediately questioned what the St Helena Fisherman’s proposed by the Environment & of a data-deficient species from on science but on the already- why SHG had given the entire Co-Operative propose to do,” the Natural Resources Directorate. being fished, and where is the approved business plans of the island’s Commercial Fishing official said. The limits would be for all species assurance that local livelihoods external investors ExCo chose to Licence Quotas for bigeye and The SHCFA however believes the except bigeye and yellowfin tuna, will be secured?” asked Beth take over the island’s fisheries. yellowfin tuna to its new external CEFAS report – which houses all for which catch limits had already Taylor, Head of the St Helena “The conversation needed to investors. up-to-date scientific data and been endorsed by ExCo in a closed National Trust Marine Team, include commercial information, SHG on Monday released a advice about sustainability of the session. Blue Marine Foundation Project specifically including details on statement that implied they had island’s Category VI MPA in regard Before the item was put to the Officer and secretary of the St what the St Helena Fisherman’s provided incorrect information in to fisheries – should have formed vote, EDC Chairperson Cllr Lawson Helena Commercial Fishermen’s Co-Operative propose to do,” the the previous press release, when the entire basis for the island’s Henry warned members that, “if funding help from SHG), but EDC Association (SHCFA). “The official said. they stated the quotas were “for sustainable catch limits. they could not make a decision,” members did not have all necessary millions of pounds spent on St The St Helena Commercial the St Helena Fisherman’s Co- Any business proposals should the Governor would step in. information about the Cooperative. Helena through the FCO Blue Belt Fishermen’s Association (SHCFA) operative.” then also have been based on that Cllr Henry has since clarified this Cllr Henry told The Sentinel he is Programme, through the ICCAT has voiced strong opposition to this “We have received queries from science. statement to The Sentinel. He said now working with SHG officials Tagging Programme, etc – what manner of decision-making. the public regarding the press The SHCFA said ExCo’s decision- that it is in the Governor’s power to address the concerns of the has that been for, if we are not The decision comes soon after, release about Commercial Fishing making process is especially to impose catch limits regardless committee. going to listen to the evidence and during a debate about new tobacco Licence Quotas for St Helena,” confusing after an ExCo member of the EDC’s decision. He however However, it is not just elected not make sure that Saint livelihoods control legislation in a recent SHG said Monday. “We wish to two weeks ago said science should said “this is not intended at this members who have concerns about are safeguarded?” formal LegCo meeting, one of the clarify that in agreeing these be the basis of decision-making. time.” the proposed limits. IPNLF Project Manager and ExCo members had said science quotas, Executive Council Members “For me as a councillor, to ignore The EDC members decided against Commercial, sport and SHCFA vice-chair Julie Thomas must be the primary factor in stipulated that they should be set the evidence – to substitute what the catch limits. recreational fishermen alike, and said the high catch limit coupled decision-making. for the Island as a whole and not to my constituents want me to do – The majority of the six elected their families, banded together with the lack of data was especially “For me as a councillor, to ignore any particular entity.” is just plain wrong,” Cllr Lawson members present said their decision and filled the gallery for the July 9 concerning because unlike the evidence – to substitute what However, even if SHG did not mean Henry had said when speaking was due to a lack of information in EDC meeting. They left the meeting yellowfin, which is found almost my constituents want me to do – to say that ExCo had attributed the about proposed tobacco control three different areas: with strong concerns. everywhere in St Helena’s waters, is just plain wrong. Don’t ignore entirety of the tuna limits to the legislation in the June 30 LegCo 1) They did not yet have sight of The main concerns are centred bigeye is only really found at the evidence, don’t ignore the new Cooperative, the island’s catch meeting. “Don’t ignore the the CEFAS report that was meant on the catch limits for bigeye tuna Cardno Seamount. science,” he said. limits were indeed decided based at evidence, don’t ignore the science.” to form the scientific basis for the and the potential exclusion of local “The biomass is simply in a The SHCFA is now asking why least in part upon the desires of the If councillors recognised science catch limits; fishermen in favour of PQ Trading. smaller area,” Julie said. “So if science is not equally valued for investors. as the most important basis for 2) The recent changes to the Two key members of the local the entire 600 tonnes is sitting decisions made about fisheries; and decision-making in one situation limits had not been consulted on fishing sector told The Sentinel there, just imagine that 600 tonnes has said they will be launching a Catch limits were decided based – a more important basis even with local fishermen; more about these concerns after getting wiped out.” petition in response to the decision. on investor’s proposal than the desires of constituents – 3) The limits they were being the meeting. Members of the SHCFA were SHG had previously said fisheries why was one external investor’s asked to approve had been set They said there is very limited supposed to have a meeting with SHG ‘accidentally’ says whole catch limits would be based on the proposal more important than the based around the pre-approved data surrounding the population of SHG officials on Wednesday, July 15 island’s catch limits are for the results of the CEFAS report, which science when it came to fisheries, business proposal of PQ Trading bigeye tuna in St Helena’s Marine to discuss the limits; however the external investor outlines scientific data about the the SHCFA asked: (the external investors setting Protected Area – they therefore SHCFA on Tuesday said SHG that “Executive Council discussed and island’s marine ecosystem and “We just heard councillors up a Cooperative with factory- question why SHG would approve day cancelled the meeting. 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 11 INTERNATIONAL NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS Alaskan company wins £94.5m contract UK loosening quarantine Book of to support RAF Ascension Island restrictions, while WHO Emma Weaver, SAMS warns “worst is yet to come” the Week Emma Weaver, SAMS On Tuesday, July 7 the UK More properly known as RAF Africa.” Public Library Service Defence Journal announced that Ascension Island or Wideawake The contract also includes to nominate an address where a company named Chugach Airfield, the facility is a military telemetry, radar and space they would self-isolate, and had been awarded a contract airfield and facility located on surveillance tracking, timing, those who failed to comply could for helping to maintain the Ascension Island in the Atlantic sequencing and communications be fined up to £1,000. facilities at Wideawake Airfield Ocean. The airfield is jointly services, the U.S. Department of on Ascension Island. operated by the Royal Air Force Defense said Tuesday. Brits still wary even of dining The contract was valued at and the United States Space Force. “Chugach Range and Facilities out, as WHO warns worst is yet to $119m (£94.5m). According to the Royal Air Force: Services JV LLC, Anchorage, come Chugach is a Limited Liability “RAF Ascension Island is in the Alaska, has been awarded At the same time Britain is Company based in Alaska. South Atlantic Ocean, near the an $118,983,378 firm-fixed- The UK last Friday lifted its loosening its border restrictions, The company, according to equator, strategically positioned price, cost-plus-fixed-fee and 14-day quarantine restrictions the World Health Organization its website, “is committed to approximately 4,000 miles from cost-reimbursable contract from travellers from its overseas Director-General has warned that sustainable growth, [with a] both the UK and the Falkland for Ascension Island Mission territories and more than 50 the virus is not under control, and family of companies [that] provide Islands. The role of the Station Services. other countries. is in fact getting worse, in most government services, facilities is to deter military aggression This contract provides for radar This also means Brits can now of the world. services and energy services to against the UK’s South Atlantic tracking, space surveillance go abroad without worrying about “The pandemic is still customers worldwide.” Overseas Territories in order tracking, telemetry, timing and the 14-day quarantine restriction accelerating,” he said, adding Wideawake Airfield – also to maintain UK sovereignty. It sequencing, communications, upon their return. that the total number of cases had known as RAF Ascension Island serves as a staging post for flights airfield operations, operations, However, it perhaps seems doubled within the last six weeks. or the Ascension Island Auxiliary between the UK and the Falklands maintenance and engineering unlikely that most Brits would And the majority of people in Airfield – is jointly operated by with an approximate flight time support for facilities, systems, take this new opportunity to Britain it seems remain wary Ageing successfully means US and UK authorities. of 8 hours. equipment, utilities and travel – this is considering that a of the easing of lockdown learning how to make and “RAF Ascension Island With a runway length of 10,019ft base operating support recent survey shows the majority restrictions. maintain positive lifestyle is strategically positioned the airfield has the capability responsibilities. Work will be still aren’t even comfortable For example, an Office for having a meal in a restaurant. National Statistics (ONS) survey changes to remain in the approximately 4,000 miles from to support all types of aircraft. performed on Ascension Island best of health. Not just both the UK and the Falkland The airfield (called Wideawake Auxiliary Airfield, Atlantic Ocean, has shown that around 60% Islands,” the Royal Air Force Auxiliary Airfield by the US) is and is expected to be completed New quarantine exemptions of people in Britain said they living longer, but better, said. “The role of the Station is to jointly operated and managed Sept. 30, 2025. Mainland UK on Friday, July 10 would be uncomfortable or very and embracing ageing, deter military aggression against by US and UK authorities. The This award is the result of a raised its 14-day self-isolation uncomfortable having a sit-down rather than dreading it. the UK’s South Atlantic Overseas Station also supports regular competitive acquisition and five requirements for travellers meal. Regular Pilates practice Territories in order to maintain flights between America and offers were received. arriving from any of the British People aged 69 and higher were can enable a fulfilling and Overseas Territories. the group most uncomfortable UK sovereignty. active later life, helping “With a runway length of Travellers arriving from with dining out. We’re inviting applications for an approximately 60 other specified Only about 2 in 10 of the 1,788 to lower blood pressure 10,019ft the airfield has the and remove the causes of capability to support all types of Administration Assistant countries will also be exempt. adults surveyed throughout aircraft.” This means not only that people England, Scotland and Wales said aches and pains, which can This contract provides for radar Salary range £8,000 to £10,000 per annum can enter the UK after arriving they would be happy ‘dining out’ support independent living tracking, space surveillance from these destinations, but as lockdown restrictions ease. and good health. Pilates We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, prepared to be part of also that Brits can go abroad These figures are despite the tracking, telemetry, timing and a small, hard-working, modern and vibrant media team. for Living combines simple sequencing, communications, and not have to worry about the government’s current efforts to and effective exercises, quarantine period upon their get increased customers back into airfield operations, operations, Reporting to the CEO, the Administration Assistant will take the lead role suitable for all levels and in managing the organisation’s accounts on a day-to-day basis. return home. the nation’s restaurants, through maintenance and engineering abilities, with expert advice support for facilities, systems, The exempted countries are a £500m “eat out to help out” Candidates should have good user-level proficiency with office computer mostly island nations and and motivational interviews equipment, utilities and base software, in particular with accounting software; proven experience and/or scheme. operating support responsibilities. qualifications in bookkeeping and administering payroll. General business countries in Europe. The scheme would see with those who testify to the The contract was awarded the accounts management would be an advantage. Travellers from places like subsidisation of up to £10 a head transformative powers of Canada, the US, much of Central/ for meals eaten at participating US Air Force after a competitive Key skills include a good command of the English language, organisational Pilates. acquisition, during which five South America, Africa, the Middle restaurants on certain days of the skills, the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and a East and Asia will still have to week. offers were received. Work is strong ability to work with others. Please reserve by contacting expected to be complete by Sept. undertake 14-day quarantine About 4 in 10 people however For job profiles and application forms, call SAMS on 22727 or email from the date of arrival. said they might be comfortable the following:- 30, 2025. Telephone Number: 22580 Chugach has won a $119m U.S. [email protected]. Applications should be submitted by Thursday, July 30. FCO advice against taking cruise eating outside at a restaurant, Air Force contract to help maintain holidays remains in place. rather than inside; and only about Email: publiclibrary@ facilities at the Ascension Island England’s quarantine rules were 13% of people said they would be helanta.co.sh. Auxiliary Airfield. introduced in June. Travellers had comfortable going to the cinema. 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 13 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE specialist. Sundale House. Maureen said her promotion “It was an experience which Three Saint achievements to the “new, challenging” role helped deepen my quest to senior staff nurse shows that become a nurse,” she said. recognised her innovation and experience in In 2001 Maureen was a student Emma Weaver, SAMS nursing are paying off. nurse, and in 2003 she qualified “My general feelings towards as a senior nurse. and the Scholarship Awards Committee I would laboratory work. surrounding Covid-19, Kyle has my promotion are that of pride, “With diligence and dedication like to extend congratulations to Kyle on his After “an exemplary second- chosen to defer his graduation elation and jubilance,” she said. I was promoted to staff nurse in achievement and wish him well as he now year performance,” the University until July 2021. Maureen began her nursing 2006 and senior staff nurse in undertakes the next stage in his career.” of Kent’s School of Biosciences online nursing degree with first career as a Health Care Assistant 2009,” she said. “I resigned from awarded Kyle an annual Jayne Adams-Duncan and class honours. In July 2019 Jayne in the General Hospital in 1993. nursing in 2011 and returned in Kyle concluded: membership with the Institute Maureen Ellick become senior completed competencies that Three years later, she began 2018 under the ‘Return to Practice of Biomedical Science (IBMS), staff nurses saw her become a theatre scrub instead working with clients at Scheme’ as a staff nurse.” “I would like to extend my thanks to all those who the leading professional body Jayne Adams-Duncan and had a hand in the Scholarship process, those that for scientists, support staff and Maureen Ellick have been supported me in my studies - lecturers, advisors, students in the field of biomedical promoted to a Senior Staff Nurse supervisors, friends and family - you know who science. The membership within the St Helena General you are. Thank you all for giving me the tools that allows Kyle to stay up to date Hospital. Futcher waves goodbye to Sea Rescue allowed me to carve a place for myself in the with bioscience advancements In their new roles on the senior and network with prominent nursing team, each is responsible after more than 25 years’ service science that I love. scientists. for coordinating the Hospital, “For all those aspiring to study abroad, I cannot Having a bachelors degree is teaching staff and mentoring Donna Crowie, SAMS tell you how you are going to find it. But what I the first step to becoming a junior nurses, participating Service and fulltime and auxiliary with a new lifeboat). can say is that human beings are the most biomedical scientist. Kyle, in the in data collection and audit, crew hosted a presentation/BBQ. Through the years Futcher near term planning to return to St organising the roster, dealing breath-taking of reactions and that there is no Sea Rescue Manager Simon Wade worked as Coxswain on several Helena, hopes to one day return with complaints and working and the Chief of Police delivered lifeboats with different crews. greater experiment than life itself!” to the UK to complete the IBMS towards a sister nurse position. speeches thanking Futcher for He also took part in training Due to government restrictions surrounding Registration Training Portfolio “Both of these Nurses are an his time and commitment to the programmes with the rest of sea through clinical laboratory asset to the team here at the service and to the people of St rescue team and achieved a 15mn Covid-19, Kyle has chosen to defer his training in an IBMS-approved Hospital,” said Hospital Nursing graduation until July 2021. Helena, and commending him for Rescue Coxswain’s Licence. laboratory, in order to achieve the Officer Daniella Marlow. “We are his excellent seamanship skills. Futcher has memories of sea #StHelena #Student #UniversityOfKent title. lucky to have them working with DSRM Craig Scipio then rescues in difficult weather and Biomedical scientists carry out us. I know they both will excel in presented a gift – an old turbo, challenging sea conditions, #UpperSecondClassHonours tests on samples taken by doctors the roles.” belonging to Futcher’s beloved some with happy endings where #BiomedicalScience and nurses in order to diagnose a Daniella also said this means all Sea Rescue 3 (Lima), which had lives were saved and some when SHG over the past week issued range of illnesses and diseases. senior staff nurse positions are been beautifully sanded and unfortunately lives were lost. two press releases about three “I would like to extend thanks now filled with local Saints. polished and converted into a Overseas trainers on occasions https://twitter.com/StHelenaGovt SaintsKyle Francis who haveat the madeUniversity educational of Kent to all those who had a hand in Jayne said her new role as senior clock mounted on a wooden base. have spoken highly of Futcher and https://www.facebook.com/StHelenaGovt/ and career achievements in recent the Scholarship process, those staff nurse will be filled with The Sentinel spoke to Futcher of how his maritime experience months. that supported me in my studies challenges. and he recalled his first sea and excellent seamanship skills SHG Below, The Sentinel gives insight - lecturers, advisors, supervisors, “[But] with support from the rest rescue more than 25 years played a huge part in successful 14 July 2020 into each achievement. friends and family - you know of my colleagues, I hope I will be ago. The John Mellis had engine rescues. who you are,” Kyle said. “Thank able to succeed and prove myself problems whilst on a fishing trip The Chief of Police ended his Kyle Francis gains bachelors in you all for giving me the tools worthy of this promotion,” she to Dawson’s fishing ground and presentation to Futcher by saying: biomedical science that allowed me to carve a place said. had requested assistance. The “Thank you for working so hard, After three years of study at the for myself in the science that I Jayne began local nurse training lifeboat at the time was the John and for contributing so much. You University of Kent, Kyle Francis of love. in 2011 and qualified as a staff Dutton and Futcher, together with will always be part of the family Sandy Bay will be graduating with “For all those aspiring to study nurse in January 2015. his late father Charlie “Boar,” his of officers that comprise the St an upper second class honours abroad, I cannot tell you how you “During my time as a newly brother Doran, the late Herbert Helena Sea Rescue Service.” bachelor of science degree in are going to find it. But what I can qualified staff nurse, I developed “Smokey” Clingham as mechanic biomedical science. say is that human beings are the more confidence within myself and other crew, responded to the “I would describe this journey as most breath-taking of reactions and adapted to the various needs call. being a fulfilling rollercoaster of and that there is no greater within the nursing environment,” Anthony Henry on Friday, July (A bit of interesting history on a ride,” he said. “I’ve made new experiment than life itself.” she said. “I also took a liking to the 3 retired from the St Helena Sea John Dutton: She was one of the friends, debated with experts, Kyle had departed St Helena theatre and started to spend more Rescue Service. “little boats” that took part in the and learnt valuable lessons whilst in August 2017 on an SHG time there under the guidance of Anthony (Futcher) was the D-Day landing on the beach of exploring a field that I love.” Post-School Scholarship, after the Theatre Sister.” service’s longest-serving Dunkirk, 1944, having been built Kyle said Covid-19 did have completing A and AS levels In December 2016, Jayne auxiliary crew member, with in 1938. She was a Watson Class some impact on his final year of through Prince Andrew and one received an NVQ Level 3 Diploma more than 25 years of service. 47 Lifeboat built for the RNLI, studies, but regardless, he felt his year’s work experience at the in Health & Social Care. In January To thank Futcher for his 46’ in length and had a range of final-year modules and project Public Health lab. 2019, after two-and-a-half years decades of hard work, the Police 209nm. SHG sold the boat during had prepared him well for clinical Due to government restrictions of study, Jayne passed the BSC Directorate, the Sea Rescue the late 1980s and replaced it The John Dutton

SHG Press Office | 1st Floor, The Castle | Jamestown | Tel: +290 22470 [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] 2 Visit us: www.sainthelena.gov.sh 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 15 SAMS RADIO 1 SCHEDULE LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Football Association hopes to raise another SAMS Radio 1 £65k for another international tournament 102.7 (Jamestown) • 90.5 (High Knoll) • 105.1 (Sunberry) • 105.3 (Blue Hill) Donna Crowie, SAMS Streaming live via www.sams.sh/radio.html in St Helena. happening, at a cost of £1 a ticket; Roughly 30 people have Nick told The Sentinel that they and at the end of August a 12-hour signed up to take part in what are looking to take a minimum of musical extravaganza will take 1-4pm: Luke Bennett could become St Helena’s 16 and a maximum of 18 players place at the seafront, followed by Bringing you the second international football to Guernsey, with 20% of the a port-to-port fundraising walk. 5-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Andrew Turner tournament. number of players having to be The SHFA sent its first 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Old Harry’s Game) “A good number of midfielders met with officials/coaches. international team off-island BBC and three goalkeepers, [but] not Team selection would be done in in June 2019, when a 20-player

FRI. July 17 FRI. July many defenders, have signed up,” December. squad and six officials journeyed World said Nick Stevens of the St Helena But to allow this to happen, Nick to the 2019 Inter Games Football Football Association (SHFA). said the team needs to be training Tournament in Ynys Mon. 8am-1pm: Saturday Show with Andrew Turner Service The Guernsey 2021 NatWest but also needs to make sure they The Association last year made 3-5pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie (repeat) International Island Games might have sufficient funds for the more than £73,000 in local take place next July, although this journey. fundraising and donations in 6-8pm: Heavy Listening with Dan Wotton 100.7 (Briars) is not yet certain. It appears that £8,000 is left order to fund their journey. 8-9:30pm: The week’s comedy repeats (Old Harry’s Game) The Games Committee said they in the SHFA’s account from the The team placed last in the 2019 SAT. July 18 July SAT. will decide in September whether 2019 international tournament tournament – at 10th place out of 88.1 (High Knoll) the games will indeed take place – meaning the team is looking 10 teams. 7am-noon: Sunday Show with Donna Crowie July 3-9, 2021. to raise an extra £64,900 to take Nick however said he believed 102.7 (Blue Hill) “It is our hope that the Games their hoped-for 23 people. that the team gained knowledge 3-5pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie (repeat) will give all of the member island Interested players have started at the tournament, and he communities something to focus selling raffle tickets for £10 quickly signed the team back 7pm: Salvation Army Service on and look forward to, although each, with the star prize being up for the 2021 games. He said

SUN. July 19 SUN. July we appreciate that our plans may a Sym scooter and other prizes that he believed the Association need to change,” they said. including a weekend staycation at could achieve the 2019 level of But the SHFA’s planning and the Blue Lantern and a hard drive. fundraising again in 2020/21. 7-10am: Sunrise with Andrew Turner Featured fundraising is already kicking off A monthly 50/50 draw is also 1-4pm: Luke Bennett this 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Cabin Pressure) week MON. July 20 MON. July Join SAMS Radio 1 presenter Andrew Turner this Saturday for five hours of your favourite, 5-7pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie upbeat tracks. Andrew on Tuesday also hosted 7:30-9:30pm: Eclectic Editions with Paul Gasteen a chat about the complex situation of the island’s fisheries. During Andrew’s Saturday Show, at noon, you can hear a rebroadcast of the

TUE. July 21 TUE. July Saturday, July 25 interview with Julie Thomas (IPNLF Project Manager and SHCFA vice- chair) and Beth Taylor (Head of the St 8-11am: Sunrise with Donna Crowie Helena National Trust Marine Team, Blue Marine Foundation Project 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell Officer and secretary of the SHCFA). Andrew was born in England and moved to 4-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Luke Bennett St Helena when he was 7. His radio shows feature rock, pop, funk, reggae and everything 8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Cabin Pressure) in between. WED. July 22 July WED. Local news and notices: 7am, 10am, noon, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm, 10pm 7-10am: Sunrise with Luke Bennett

12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell 5-7pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie THU. July 9 July THU.

Reach us on 22727 or at [email protected] 16 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 17 LIFESTYLE & CULTURE TIME OUT Chamber of Commerce – what Using only Happy Hour 3 straight Tired of bad news? Here’s your developments did they help with this year? lines, can happy place Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS workstream however was paused and by acting as a central point for you help The electric hum of life due to the pandemic. dissemination of important updates farmer may have originated with Membership of the Chamber of • Following the closure of the St and information. primordial lightning Commerce has increased by 100% Helena Fisheries Corporation on • Motions initiated by the Chamber Brown over the past five years. Jan. 31, 2020 representations were and passed in Legislative Council Not including businesses made to the Governor-in-Council resulted in development of the Water get each represented through their umbrella regarding the absence of interim Resource Strategy and contributed rooster into organisations, membership now arrangements, which resulted in to the formulation of a Subsidy stands at 115 businesses. estblishment of the current SHG- Policy. A further Motion relating a separate The Chamber of Commerce run cold store operations. to competition between the public (Chamber) President Cllr Dr • Plans for cargo handling at and private sector was prepared in area? Corinda Essex said the increased Rupert’s Valley were amended to March for debate at the June sitting membership is largely attributable better suit the requirements of of Legislative Council. to a growing awareness of the importers. • Other policies/strategies that Answer in next week’s importance of having a strong body • The pilot period, during which the Chamber was closely involved Sentinel. to champion the private sector, the Chamber acted as the central in developing included the revised voice its concerns and put its views communication channel and Agricultural Estates Policy, ESH forward. coordinator for the agricultural Grants Policy and Labour Market “The importance [of the Chamber] sector, was successful and this Strategy. is likely to increase in the very function has been continued at the • The Chamber continued to be a On this Day - July 16 There’s an electrical hum in most challenging period now facing us request of farmers. In this role, it key consultee regarding changes in animals, including ourselves. No all,” the President said July 7. played a leading part in shaping legislation, such as those pertaining 1967: Will Ferrell, American 1972: “Honky Chateau” one knows where it came from or This was during the Chamber’s the upcoming Agriculture Support to minimum wage. becomes Elton John’s first No. Annual General Meeting, which comedian (Step Brothers), why exactly it exists. Now, new Scheme. • The Chamber also continued to born in Irvine, California 1 album in the US (includes research suggests this electric hum was held July 7 and was fairly well • It was agreed that ENRP will pay have direct representation on the “Rocket Man”) attended. for the installation of water meters ESH Board and a number of SHG came from primordial lightning. The election for the committee on Crown agricultural land, and that working groups. In most vertebrates and and council saw the majority of farmers using their own property • The Chamber provided advice and invertebrates, there is constant members re-elected. have an option to buy any new input to assist individual businesses background cellular electrical The committee is now comprised meter installed and then not pay experiencing issues relating to land activity, often coursing through of Dr Corinda Essex (President), any standing charge. acquisition; planning; importation the nervous system, with a small Karl Thrower (Vice President), • Lobbying over a considerable of eggs; relocation; cargo-clearing; frequency range from 5 to 45 Betty Knipe (Secretary), Audrey period culminated in the air freight issues; etc. Constantine (Treasurer). Hertz. A new study, published in establishment of access to The President also said the the journal International Journal Council members are Gary Stevens, international banking through the Chamber throughout the year Nigel George, Chris Bargo, Christine Bank of Gibraltar. had met with key visitors such as of Biometeorology, notes this Thomas and Ferdie Gunnell. • Consistent lobbying at the professor Jeremy Sarkin, Charles extremely low frequency (ELF) A very busy year was hightlighted highest levels also contributed to Ilako, David Marlow, Richard range overlaps with natural in the President’s Report. In outline, the off-season airfare reductions Boulter and the DfID Budgetary Aid vibrations in the atmosphere some of the key areas in which the in 2019 and the use of Cape Town Mission. caused by lightning. Chamber either took the lead, or its as the hub for additional peak- Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook had “About 20 years ago, we started actions and involvement played a season flights. Unfortunately, attended two meetings and senior significant part, were as follows: to discover that many biological similar arrangements for 2020 are SHG officials had been involved systems, from the simplest of • The Chamber initiated and led prevented by the pandemic. more frequently than in the past. the set-up, through the Governor’s • Businesses’ concerns and organisms like zooplankton in the Office, of airfreighted exports to expectations relating to the ocean to our brains, have electrical Ascension of local eggs, fruit and implications of Brexit were collated The mission of the St Helena Chamber of activity in exactly the same vegetable. The President said this and fed back to Enterprise St Helena Commerce is to support and promote sustainable frequency range as that produced had been developing well until (ESH). development, by advocating and protecting the by global lightning activity,” Colin regular flights ceased due to the • The Chamber gave input into the interests of the local business community in order Price, lead author on the new study Covid-19 pandemic. development of the SHG and ESH to achieve economic growth within an improved and researcher at the Porter School • Agreement was reached with AW funded support packages available business environment. of the Environment and Earth Ship Managment that items sent to businesses suffering as a result Among other things the Chamber exists to www.sudokuoftheday.com Sciences at Tel Aviv University in to South Africa for recycling would of the pandemic. In particular, the provide its members support and information that Sudoku Israel, told Live Science. “We think be carried freight-free, with only need for measures to assist cash is useful in the conduct of their businesses and to that on evolutionary timescales, handling charges payable. flow was emphasised. play a leading role in ensuring that plans, policies over billions of years, life-forms • The Chamber also explored • The Chamber also assisted in the and strategies that will impact upon private sector may have used what nature has with AW possible options of Covid-19 response by deciding to development and are developed by SHG and given them and have somehow containing/reducing freight costs, waive membership fees for 2020/21 such as adjusting the frequency of other key bodies are scrutinised and challenged either synchronized to those for all members who had paid when necessary. frequencies or adapted to them.” calls, transporting fuel etc. This their subscriptions for 2019/20, DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA

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Since then, there have been a number Sunday 19July – 16th Sunday of the Year 1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting Thursday 23rd July of press conferences, live radio phone-ins, press releases, and updates. Thankfully, due to 9.30am SungThe Eucharist Parish of St James St James 9am Eucharist Arabia the measures adopted, the Island remains free of COVID-19. All are Welcome Sunday 1The9July Parish– 16t hofS Stunday James of the Year For further information contact: 9.30am SungThursday Eucharist 23rd July St James In some ways, much has changed, yet much remains the same. We had our first direct flight Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267 7pm SundayEucharist19July – with16thHealingSunday of the YearSt John 9.30am Sung Eucharist St James to and from the UK. We can now test for COVID-19. We have had experience of contact SundayThursday1The9July Parish– 23rd16t hofS JulyStunday James of the Year tracing. We have additional medical staff in place, thanks to funding from the UK BAHA’I FAITH 9.30am Sung Eucharist St James 7pm EucharistThursday with 23rdHealingJuly St John Government through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund. Bradley’s Camp is operational www.sthelenabahai.org with quarantine accommodation and a hospital medical facility to deal specifically with 7pm EucharistThe Parish with ofHealing St Matthew St John SundayThursday19July – 16t23rdh SJulyunday of the Year COVID-19 cases. Anecdotally, physical (formerly social) distancing measures helped to “The followers of sincerity and faithfulness 9.30am Sung Eucharist St James 7pm SundayEucharist 19th July –with16thHealingSunday of the YeStar John reduce instances of common illnesses, such as colds and flu. We have supplies of must consort with all the peoples of the The Parish of St Matthew world with joy and fragrance; for union 11.15am Eucharist St Mark dexamethasone on-Island, the steroid drug used worldwide to treat the most severe COVID- 3.30pm ThursdayEucharistThe Parish 23rd of StJuly Matthew Barnabas Pledges and harmony are the cause of the order Sunday 19th July – 16th Sunday of the Year 19 cases. In my view, the Island is as prepared as it can be to deal with COVID-19 and I of the world and the life of the nations. 7pm Eucharist with Healing St John 11.15am EucThethharist Parish of St Matthew St Mark congratulate everyone involved in making this possible. Sunday 19 July – 16th Sunday of the Year Blessed are they who hold fast to the 3.30pm EucharistTuesday 21 July Barnabas Pledges rope of compassion and kindness and are 11.15am Eucthharist St Mark Sunday 19 July – 16th Sunday of the Year Sadly, there are repercussions; tourism numbers have plummeted, some local businesses detached from animosity and hatred.” 3.30pm7pm Eucharist BarnabasSt Mark Pledges 11.15am EucharistTuesday 21 July St Mark have closed temporarily and money spent on-Island has decreased. Enterprise St Helena Baha’i Scripture The Parish of St Matthew 3.30pm Eucharist Barnabas Pledges (ESH) and St Helena Government (SHG) have been supporting businesses with financial Tuesday 21 July 7pm. Eucharist St Mark DEVOTIONAL MEETING Sunday 19th July – 16th Sunday of the Year support schemes, but we all recognise this cannot continue indefinitely. At the last Incident BAHA’I CENTRE 11.15am7pm ACTIVITIESEucEucharistharist FORTuesday THIS 21 COMINGJuly WEEKENDStSt Mark Mark ARE AS FOLLOWS: Executive Group (IEG) meeting in June, some measures and practices were amended and Gumwoods 3.30pm. Eucharist Barnabas Pledges social distancing suspended. Thoughts at the meeting also turned to preparing St Helena for 7pm Eucharist FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2020St Mark THURSDAY EVENINGS . ‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP OPEN FROM 10AM TO 1PM the future and agreeing the need for a new flight. The IEG meets again on Monday, 20 July, 8pm. TuesdaySUNDAY 21 July 19TH JULY 2020 and will discuss what options may be possible to encourage people to once again visit the ALL ARE WELCOME FAMILY. SERVICE AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 11AM. ALL ARE VERY Island once the world situation becomes clearer. Telephone 24342 7pm EucharistWARMLY WELCOME. St Mark EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER MEETING AND BIBLE STUDY AT THE HALF I know that lots of you want to look beyond COVID-19 for future opportunities for the Island. TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 7.30PM. ALL ARE WELCOME. . Many people have remarked to me how important it was to see a direct flight arrive from the THERE IS ALWAYS A WARM WELCOME FOR YOU AT THE SALVATION ARMY. UK. We will see this again at the end of the month, with the arrival of a second UK charter. I If you would like to know more about The Salvation Army’s activities, contact Majors am keen to see if or how we can turn this into a more regular operation to maximise our Nhlanhla and Priscilla Ziqubu on telephone Nos 22543/22703. recovery from COVID-19 and enable greater economic growth, jobs and money for our OPEN FROM 10AM TO 1PM Island. That said, any longer-term arrangement has to be commercially viable. The world is BAPTIST CHURCH starting to open again. We need to ensure St Helena does not get left behind and we maximise opportunities where we can. Outreach Service with a difference Sunday 19th July It has been positive to see the progress made in a number of other areas during the past few Half Tree Hollow Community Centre months, in spite of the impact of COVID-19. The energy contract with PASH Global has 3.00 pm been signed. St Helena was successful in obtaining nearly £1 million in funding for three UK No services will be held in the Sandy Bay, Head O’Wain and Jamestown The Parish of the Sacred Heart, Jamestown on behalf of the Holy See of the Darwin Plus environmental projects. The CAN France rockfall protection work has just Chapels. Catholic Church in Rome, is interested in purchasing a house as residence finished. Work continues at pace on the cable landing station at Rupert’s. These are just for its priest. The locality as yet is undetermined. some of the achievements of which St Helena can be proud. The DFID-funded Economic Such a house should have three bedrooms of which two should be en suite, Development Investment Programme will continue to be progressed and I expect to see Bible Studies study plus living room, kitchen that could be open-plan and visitors’ WC. Tuesday - 21st July Ideally the dwelling should not be double storied and have no interior steps. more projects approved in the coming months. Baptist School Room 7.00 pm An enclosed back garden and with a scenic view would be advantageous, From September, the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will officially be Thursday-23rd July easily accessible to the public but not too close to other dwellings. Specific Sandy Bay Chapel 5.30 pm designated parking adjacent for at least two vehicles is essential. the new international department of the UK Government, combining the efforts of the FCO Friday-24th July Such a dwelling should be in prime condition and require little or no major and DFID in the UK and overseas. A team is in place across both departments working on Blue Hill (Vince & Vilma’s) 5.30 pm renovations; an non-partisan appraisal of the dwelling by a qualified Third the finer details of the merger. The new department will mean that UK development and Adventure Kids: Party will valuate both the selling price and the condition of the dwelling. foreign policy is more unified and speaks with a single voice. St Helena has traditionally had Every Saturday Interested sellers are requested to submit a written proposal of the house representatives from both the FCO and DFID in the Governor’s Office, and I am confident Baptist School Room 3.00 pm being offered for sale to P.O. Box 77, Jamestown; further discussions will we will continue to make the case for the merger to work in St Helena’s best interests. take place following the receipt of the proposals. ALL ARE WELCOME Invitations are open until the end of September. Philip Rushbrook For further information contact: Abbot Hugh Allan, Apostolic Prefect & Ecclesial Superior of the Islands of Governor of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha the South Atlantic Ocean Tel No 24644 or 24438 14 July 2020 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 21 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

16 JULY 2020 LAND FOR Au-some parents support group The Au-some parents support groups aims are to Situated at Kunjie Field, 1st building on SALE/ support parents of Autistic children/young people your right. Car park is available. especially around understanding autism and Please note that the Anchor shop at ax Timeline LEASE acknowledging what it was like for those living with Kunjie Field is open for business. The Autism, which included the children/young people with Anchor shop in Jamestown town is still Submission of Income autism and for parents and carers as well. Parents and FOR SALE families have met once per month to learn more about closed. what autism is from professionals and have shared There are no SET opening hours as we Tax Returns for those Site 1: Parcel Number 424, within the Longwood South their own knowledge and experiences with others. We continue to practise safe distancing. If with employment income registration section, measuring 0.12 acres. welcome all parents and/or carers to attend our monthly you would like to visit the shop, please meetings. Year 2019/2020 give us a call on the contact number FOR LEASE - QUALIFYING LOCAL below. Please take note that 31 July 2020 is the RESIDENTS The Au-some parents support group will hold their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 22 July 2020 We have a new stock of Ladies last day for employees to submit an underwear, men’s underwear & T Individual Tax Return, after this date you Site 2: Parcel Number 345, within the Silver Hill at the Children Services Conference room at 5:30pm. All are welcome to attend. shirts, sandals & track shoes, children’s will have no further right to complete a registration section, measuring 0.473 acres. pyjamas, warm clothing and shoes. return. For more information you can contact; Site 3: Parcel Number 135, within the Deadwood Come and have a browse! registration section, measuring 0.40 acres. Tara Thomas Tel. 23312 - tara.thomas@sainthelena. Contact: Jean Fowler Tel: 24044 You can obtain a Return from the SHG gov.sh, website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/ Elaine Bennett – Tel.25188 - elainelorimar@gmail. Happy Shopping!!! public-services/income-tax/. This form must com or be completed electronically and can be send Please contact: Gina Henry, Crown Estates Officer on email David John – Tel 25193 - david.sharon@helanta. via email. address: [email protected], or on co.sh telephone number: 22270, or you could collect particulars from Essex House, Jamestown. Alternatively, you should come into the Tax Office to complete your Return.

You should submit an Individual Tax PUBLIC Return if: ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

 The tax deducted from your income for TREE SURGERY WORKS NEAR HARRIS’ FLATS & PARISH BLOCK the above year was greater than what HALF TREE HOLLOW CONSTITUENCY should have been deducted MEETING The Forestry Section of the Agriculture & Natural Resources Division (ANRD) would like to advise the  You have un-taxed income to declare public that they will be carrying out tree surgery works near Harris’ Flats and Parish Block, Jamestown, The public is advised that the Half on Sunday, 19 July, from 7am to 12noon. You can perform a quick check to find out if Tree Hollow Constituency meeting To carry out these works, the 11 parking spaces on the road adjacent to Harris’ Flats and Parish Block you have paid the correct tax below: that was cancelled earlier this year has (see diagram below) will need to be vacated before 7am on Sunday, 19 July. been rearranged to take place at the  Individuals resident for the full year (April Half Tree Hollow Community Centre on 2019 - March 2020) are allowed to earn Wednesday, 22 July 2020, at 7pm. £7000 tax free, income over that is taxed at 26% on the first £18,000 & 31% on any Half Tree Hollow constituents are remaining income encouraged to attend this meeting to  Individuals resident for part of the year raise any issues they might have. 1/12 allowance for each month A second round of Island-wide If you are unsure if you should be constituency meetings will be completing a Return please talk to any of announced shortly. the Income Tax Staff on telephone number 25880 or email the office using SHG the address below: Pedestrians are asked to approach this area with caution and to comply with safety signage. 14 July 2020 The Forestry Section would like to thank the public in advance for their cooperation. [email protected] SHG http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh 14 July 2020

22 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 23 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO SERVE ON THE IMMIGRATION CONTROL BOARD CUSTOMER INFORMATION Expressions of interest are being sought from persons who are interested in serving as a Member of the Immigration Control Board. The Immigration Ordinance 2011 provides for an Immigration Control Board comprising of a Has your information been updated? Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and Members who are all appointed by the Governor. The role of the Board is to exercise and perform powers and functions conferred upon it by the Bank of St Helena Ltd would like to remind customers that if their name, Immigration Control Ordinance, 2011. This includes processing applications for long term address or contact details have changed, they must contact the Bank to entry permits, work permits, immigrant employment certificates and immigrant landholding licences. provide the relevant information as soon as possible. Members appointed to the Board must have St Helenian Status. Justices of the Peace, The updating of information is the responsibility of the customer and where Immigration Officers, and members of the Legislative Council are not eligible to be members of the Board. the Bank does not hold current information, it is difficult to contact For serving on the Immigration Control Board, the Members will receive a remuneration of customers if there are any issues with their account. £600 pa. In addition a mileage allowance of 60p per mile will be paid for any mileage incurred using personal vehicles in connection with attendance at Board meetings, which are generally To update your information, please contact the Compliance and Operations held once per month. team on telephone 22390, email [email protected] For further information about the duties of Board Members persons who may be interested or visit our Head Office in Market Street. in being a Member can contact Mr Merlin George, Chairman, Immigration Control Board on Tel No: 24913 or via e-mail [email protected]

The relevant application form to register an interest in serving on the Board may be obtained H e a d O f f i c e : M a r k e t S t r e e t · J a m e s t o w n · S t H e l e n a I s l a n d · S T H L 1 Z Z from Miss Linda Benjamin, Information & Research Support Officer, at the Castle on Tel No: T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · web www.sainthelenabank.com 22470, via email: [email protected] Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, @sainthelenabank Bank of St Helena Ltd 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT STERLING CHEQUES FOR NEXT FLIGHT

DRAFT POLICY FOR COMMUNICATIONS, NETWORKS AND SERVICES OUT FOR PUBLIC Bank of St Helena Ltd is accepting Sterling CONSULTATION Cheques to be sent on the next charter The Economic Development Committee has agreed a draft Communications, Networks and Services Policy to be taken out for public consultation until Monday, 7 September 2020. The draft Policy and consultation questions flight from St Helena. Please be advised are available online at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-consultation/ the Cheques will be sent for clearance The Communications, Networks and Services Policy has been developed to update the current Telecommunications Only fill the kettle with Ordinance and set the framework to regulate the development of communication services on the Island and before funds are released. provide sustainable and reliable long-term benefit to the end-user. The major changes to the Ordinance that the Policy recommends include: Closing date to submit cheques is 24 July. as much water as you • Introducing a Universal Service Obligation to ensure that people and businesses on St Helena have access to services wherever they live on the Island and at an affordable cost For further information, please contact us need (ensure that the • Introducing Consumer Safeguards and Quality of Service standards within licence agreements on [email protected] or • Introducing Price Controls to represent good value for consumers • Introducing a Cable Landing Licence for future subsea cable landings 22390. element is covered). If • Introducing a Communications Regulator to supervise and enforce compliance with conditions placed on licensees. If you would like to respond to this consultation, please respond through our online survey at: https://www. you boil more water surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Draft_Communication_Policy_Consultation or by email to Chief Economist, Nicole Shamier, via: [email protected] or by phone on (+290 22470). A public information session is also being organised and further details will be issued shortly. than you need, save Notes to Editors In December 2019 SHG signed a contract with Google to secure a Branch in Phase 1 of the Equiano Cable. @sainthelenabank Bank of St Helena Ltd the excess in a thermos The broadband service provided from the Branch will be a transformational improvement for St Helena. Naturally, the Telecommunications Ordinance needs to be refreshed to get the most out of St Helena’s Head Office: Market Street · Jamestown · St Helena Island · STHL 1ZZ transformational digital modernisation. In doing that, a Draft Policy for Communications, Networks and Services T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · flask to use later. has been developed to set the framework by which to update the Telecommunications Ordinance. web www.sainthelenabank.com SHG Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the 14 July 2020 Financial Services Regulations, 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

Over the years the Society has made great strides in improvements for the disabled ST HELENA DISABLED PERSONS AID SOCIETY but there’s still miles to go in making the ST HELENA DISABLED PERSONS AID disabled equal in society. SOCIETY

Disabled Blue Car Badge MOTOmed Viva 2 Parkinson Leg Exerciser WHAT IS DISABILITY? The criteria used was taken from the Department of Transport in the UK, who is responsible for the legislation Disability is any condition of the body or The Society earlier this year donated a very important that sets the framework for the scheme there. mind that makes it more difficult for the piece of equipment to the Physio Department of the Criteria person with the condition to do certain Health Directorate. It’s a MOTOmed, viva 2 Parkinson activities and participate in society. There leg trainer. The machine is great therapy for Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions to park closer to their destination. You can apply are many types of disabilities such as those Parkinson’s. Current research results confirms that fast for a badge for yourself, on behalf of somebody else or an organisation that transports people that need a that affect peoples: leg cycling can significantly reduce Parkinson-typical Blue Badge. symptoms. The MOTOmed also improves walking You may qualify for a Blue Badge if you are over 2 years old and at least one of the following applies:  Vision ability, activating residual muscle strength, overall  Movement weakness and lack of movement.  You can’t walk more than 50 metres  Thinking More information on the benefit of this valuable piece of  You are registered blind (severely sight impaired)  Remembering equipment and pictures will be published in a separate  Learning article. People who may get a Blue Badge  Communicating  You may be eligible for a badge if one or more of the following applies: Hearing The Society would like to express huge thanks to MSAL –  Mental health Mycle and Steve for liaising with the supplier in Wales on  you cannot walk at all delivery and shipping it free of charge. Thank you guys!  you have very severe difficulty in walking even with assistance and/or the use of suitable mobility aids  you cannot walk without help from someone else or using mobility aids  you find walking very difficult due to pain, breathlessness or the time it takes The Annual General Meeting - in the Hall at the CCC on Friday, 31 July 2020 at 4 pm  walking is dangerous to your health and safety Get your Blue Badge application from Anna Crowie or Patra Duncan at the Post Office  you have a terminal illness, which means you cannot walk or find walking very difficult. Those who are disabled are invited to register your names with Cathy Cranfield on tel:24730 or Carol Thompson  you have a child under the age of 3 with a medical condition that means the child always needs to be on tel:24718 or email [email protected] accompanied by bulky medical equipment  you have a child under the age of 3 with a medical condition that means the child must always be kept How we might be able to assist Making the few disabled car Agenda for the AGM near a vehicle in case they need emergency medical treatment you. parks work for you! Apologies  you are constantly a significant risk to yourself or others near vehicles, in traffic or car parks Minutes of last AGM  you struggle severely to plan or follow a journey The Society is able to provide The Disabled Blue Car badge Chair’s report  you find it difficult or impossible to control your actions and lack awareness of the impact you could financial assistance, services, expired on 8 July. Get an Treasurer’s report have on others equipment and materials for assessment form from Anna Election of new Committee members  you regularly have intense and overwhelming responses to situations causing temporary loss of disabled persons. To enable us to Crowie or Patra Duncan on the Any other business assist you where we can with behavioural control first floor at the Post Office. Please do come along and support items that might make life a bit  you frequently become extremely anxious or fearful of public/open spaces. Your application will be this worthwhile Charity. Membership more comfortable for you, please fees are: Full members £2 per annum; assessed and you will be Application forms can be collected from and returned to Anna Crowie or Patra Duncan on the first floor at register your name with Cathy on Life members £15; Joint Life for the Post Office. They will be assessed by Anne Colclough, Occupational Therapist assisted by Ian Rummery 24730 or Carol on 24718 or email informed if you are qualified to couple £25; Joint annual for couple £3 and the applicant will be informed of the decision by Anna Crowie who will issue the badges. receive a Blue Badge. and Junior (aged 8-16 years) £1 per [email protected] annum.

Once all of the Blue Car Badges are issued, the Disabled Society will provide the Police with the list of names and vehicle numbers in order for them to monitor that the disabled car parks are only used by the named “Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength”-

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POST GRADUATE STUDY IN THE UK - CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS INITIAL TEACHER TRAINEE 2021-2022 Do you have a passion for teaching or want to further develop your skills and take your career to the Applications for the Chevening Scholarship Awards for 2021 – 2022 will open this next level in the teaching profession?

year from 3 September to 3 November. If so, this is an opportunity for you! The Education & Employment Directorate is seeking to recruit a highly motivated person to fill the post of Initial Teacher Trainee within the Directorate. Fully funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Chevening Scholarships are Responsible to the Teacher Training Advisor, the initial teacher trainee will undertake a three year aimed at those with leadership potential needed to create a better future within their period of initial teacher training. During this period he/she will undertake professional studies and respective countries. The programme is open to over 160 eligible countries around work as part of a team with other members of the teaching profession learning strategies and skills in the world which includes St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The how to become an effective teacher. programme allows candidates to study for a Master’s degree in the UK for a period Some of the key tasks and responsibilities include: of one year, with the next round of studies commencing in September/October 2021. • Participate in and complete professional academic development relevant to becoming an efficient teacher to at least Level 4; • Support the teaching process and develop professional teaching strategies under the supervision of Is there certain criteria that must be met before I can apply? relevant personnel; • Prepare, deliver and evaluate lessons in teaching practices to develop effective lesson delivery and to . Yes, you must be a citizen of St Helena, Ascension or Tristan da Cunha complete all relevant assessment tasks; . You must have completed all components of an undergraduate degree to gain • Produce regular weekly reports to the Teacher Training Advisor, evaluating the effectiveness of entry at postgraduate level professional development activities within the school during the reporting period and outlining targets . You must have at least two years’ work experience for the next; • Ensure effective implementation of all school policies, practices and procedures. . You must not have studied in the UK previously with funding from a UK government-funded scholarship Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience: . You must return to your country after your study in the UK for a minimum • 5 GCSEs graded at C/4 or above, two of which must be in English and Maths; • 1 AS or A level qualification or Level 3 equivalent; period of two years. • Good IT skills

Applicants should have good communication, organisational and methodical skills, with the ability What is studying in the UK like under this Programme? to relate effectively with a wide range of individuals. It would also be ideal for the applicant to have relevant experience of working with children and young people within a school context. As well as developing yourself academically and in your chosen field of study, you Salary for this post is Grade TT1 - TT3 commencing at £7,562 per annum. will also develop yourself professionally. You will gain first-hand knowledge and For further information about the duties of the post, interested persons should contact experience of UK institutions, British culture and values by attending Chevening Frazer Stone, Teacher Training Advisor on telephone number 22607 or e-mail: frazer.stone@ sainthelena.gov.sh events such as conferences, workshops and excursions. In the past, such events A copy of the job profile can be obtain from the Education and Employment Directorate or have included a Global Leaders workshop, roundtable FCO policy discussions at the Corporate Human Resources. FCO in London, visits to No. 10 Downing Street, Stonehenge and the Manchester Application forms, which are available from Corporate Human Resources and Education & United stadium. You will also build and maintain valuable connections and network Employment Directorate or on the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies should be submitted through Directors where applicable, to Sharina Williams, Human Resources with fellow scholars and the Chevening community and build long lasting positive Officer at Corporate Human Resources, the Castle, or email [email protected] relationships, useful for when you return to the Island. by no later than Tuesday, 21 July 2020.

Further information on Chevening can be found by visiting www.chevening.org which All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, includes how to find eligible courses, the online application system and the including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have application timetable. information provided on the application form independently verified. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, You may also contact Chevening Officer, Kerry Lane, at the Governor’s Office on disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis +290 22308 or email [email protected] who will be able to assist with your of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum queries. criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Governor’s Office, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Corporate Human Resources 07 July 2020 14 July 2020 28 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 16 July 2020 www.sams.sh 29 NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY FOR SENIOR ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE Are you a highly motivated individual looking for a career change or to progress in your Finance career? Do you have good leadership skills and a problem-solving attitude? If so, Corporate Finance has an opportunity for you to join their team as a Senior Accounts Executive. Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc For further information, has a vacancy for a part-time The Senior Accounts Executive will be responsible for the effective management of the Accounts including the Company’s Payable and Receivable functions of the financial management system, ensuring all Government attractive benefits package, please contact revenue and expenditure is accurately recorded. You will also be responsible for the supervision of Miss Daryl Legg, the Accounts Executives. Human Resources Officer on telephone number: 22380 or via email address: WithinCleaner the Main Office Building in Jamestown The post-holder must have the following qualifications and experience: [email protected]

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (applicants without a Level 2 qualification in Application forms may be Job Outline collected from Solomons Reception Maths and English may still apply and can undertake a functional skills assessment as part of the Desk, in the Main Office Building, To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and retain total confidentiality within the Company. recruitment process) Jamestown or alternatively an electronic copy can be requested Interested Persons Should: • ACCA Certified Accounting Technician level 2 or equivalent via e-mail address:  Be physically fit, as the role requires regular manual handling • At least 3 years experience in a similar accounting role [email protected] and  Have knowledge of Health & Safety and Hygiene should be completed and returned  • At least 2 years experience in supervising staff to Miss Daryl Legg, Human Be able to work independently, with minimum supervision Resources Officer, Prospective candidates should ideally have intermediate IT skills in Access Dimensions and Crystal Solomons Office, Jamestown, Hours of work will be 13 hours per week By 28 July 2020 Reports. The post holder should have good customer service skills and be results-driven to help Salary will be £4.81 per hour achieve Corporate Finance business goals.

Salary for the post ranges from £8,613 - £10,765 per annum as per the Finance and Accountancy Interested Persons Should: Cadre Level B. SOLOMON & COMPANY (ST HELENA) PLC  Be in possession of a clean & Corporate Finance provides an environment for professional development in the field of finance valid drivers’ licence in class J4 and accountancy. The salary ranges for the position reflects the pathways designed to reward professional development and technical competence.  Have at least 2 years of crane operating experience For further details about the post, interested persons should contact Sarah Greentree, Business Support Manager on telephone number 22470 or email: [email protected]  Have a general understanding of safe manual handling A copy of the job profile can be obtained from Corporate Human Resources. practices

Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources and on the SHG website at: JOB VACANCY  Be able to work in a fast-paced www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should be submitted through Directors, where applicable, environment while remaining to Dianne Venning, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected]. safety-conscious sh by no later than 4pm on Tuesday, 28 July 2020. Crane Operator  Be prepared to work out of All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, (As part of the Stevedore Operation) hours including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified. Hours of Work whilst the MV Helena is in Port are usually Hours of Work 06:00 – 18:00 SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, Wages will be paid by the hour at the rate of in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in Rate of Pay £ 5.02 the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. Premium Time & Overtime is paid when applicable

For further information or to register your interest, please contact: Corporate Services 14 July 2020 - Kerry Yon, Telephone: 22523 Email: [email protected] or Contact Us - Anthea Joshua, Telephone: 22523 Email: [email protected] BY TUESDAY, 21 July 2020.

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depart from London Stansted and include a stop at Ascension Island en-route to St Helena but not on the return journey back to Stansted. . . project control’ vertebrate multispecies supported ‘Community the for governmental organisation driven by a passion for St Helena and our built, cultural, and cultural, and our built, and St Helena for a passion by organisation driven governmental

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The number of passengers arriving to St Helena will be limited by the capacity at or , , to lead a team for the ‘Community supported multispecies vertebrate control’ project. control’ vertebrate multispecies supported ‘Community for the a team lead to CLOSINGDATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

or call 22190.

Bradley’s Camp for the mandatory 14-day quarantine. The maximum number of be obtained from Amanda Constantine at passengers outbound from St Helena is limited to 140. VACANCIES Further updates and a revised FAQ document will follow shortly. for the ‘Conserving St Helena’s endemic invertebrates through invasive invertebrate control’ project. project. control’ invertebrate invasive through invertebrates endemic Helena’s St ‘Conserving the for

We We have a strong emphasis on team - have an interest in conserving St Helena’s valuable biodiversity and be willing to learn and ‘get stuck in’. stuck ‘get and learn to be willing and valuable biodiversity St Helena’s conserving in interest an have

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All persons interested in returning to or leaving St Helena should register their name withworking

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SHG continues to explore options for future flights to and from the Island. A For further information on these posts please contact Martina Peters, Head of Conservation on 22307 or email xperience xperience 2 Field Assistants 2 Field E Due to our newly awarded Darwin projects, awarded our Due newly to Applicants must natural heritage.natural The Trust is an independent non -

SHG If you you could feel contribute to Trustlike the and would team to join apassionate about seeing good happen things on 8 July 2020 [email protected] 32 www.sams.sh Thursday 16 July 2020 | THE SENTINEL SPORTSARENA SHFA league week 5

FOOTBALL RESULTS Saturday 11th July Wirebirds 4 Axis 0 Stroud 2 Sanjay Clingham, Player Tyler Benjamin YmoM: Christo Crowie MoM: Tyler Benjamin

FOOTBALL RESULTS Saturday 11th July Harts 8 Saints 0 Joey Thomas 3, Sean Cansick 3, Junior league Rico Williams,Sean-lee Thomas MoM: Sean-lee Thomas Ymom Joey Thomas fixtures FOOTBALL FIXTURES Sat 18th July Primary 6yr-11yr Sat 18th July 9:15.am Yellow Devils Ranglers Nick Stevens 1.pm Axis Bellboys Saints 10 am Predators Blue Arrows Ref 3.pm Rovers Lakers Ref Owen Richards Wirebirds 11yr-15yr Sun 19th July 9:15.am Rastabouts Gladiators Jay Scanes 1.pm Saints Crystal Rangers Axis Ref Ref 10.pm Allstars Fugees Gareth Johnson 3.pm Harts Wirebirds Lakers

EPL fixtures – home teams listed first Thursday, July 16 Saturday, July 18 8:15pm: Wolves vs Crystal Palace 6pm: Everton vs Aston Villa 5:30pm: Norwich vs Burnley Tuesday, July 21 6pm: Leicester vs Sheffield Sunday, July 19 6pm: Watford vs Man City 8:15pm: Crystal Palace vs Man Utd 2pm: Bournemouth vs Southampton 8:15pm: Aston Villa vs Arsenal 8:15pm: Southampton vs Brighton 4pm: Spurs vs Leicester Wednesday, July 22 Friday, July 17 Monday, July 20 6pm: Man Utd vs West Ham 8pm: West Ham vs Watford 6pm: Brighton vs Newcastle 8:15pm: Liverpool vs Chelsea 6pm: Sheffield vs Everton Golf report for Sunday, July 12 SHGC, Contributed

On a countback Bramwell emerged overall runner-up. In the two-ball pool category Jeffrey Stevens (Foxy) scored a birdie on the 5th and Lawson Henry eagle 2 on the 18th to share the balls. The prizes were presented by ladies captain Helena Stevens. Congratulations to the winners. Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 the club will host the annual 36- Hole Richard James International- sponsored Peter Francis Memorial. We needed to determine where each This will be a strokeplay competition player will “die.” At the end of the with a normal tee off at 12:00. 18 holes only one man came out Registration for this event will close Most of us humans are scared alive with two strokes left. Larry on Friday, July 17 at 16:00. There of death. Last Sunday we had a Legg refused to die by putting in an will be a curry and rice meal for the competition called Tombstone impressive round of 37 in the first 9 players at the end of the final round, Strokeplay competition. That name and 37 on the second 9 to finish 6 over sponsored by Daphne Francis. might have scared some of our par. Captain Bramwell Lumukwana We wish you all a great members. Only 17 players turned up. and Vice-Captain John Colclough weekend…..…! It was a normal tee off at 12:00pm. each had one bad hole where they lost Each player carried their own cross. strokes, both died in the 18th hole.