Sentinel 29 January 2015 - Vol 3 Issue 43.indd
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Sentinel 29 January 2015 - Vol 3 Issue 43.indd
THE SENTINEL www.sams.sh South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd. Vol. 3, Issue 43 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 29 January 2015 One of the nights performances L-R: Adam Yon (brother) Gareth Drabble, Luke Bennet (cousin) Charlie Herne (cousin) See tory on page 2 Kerry Furniss Reflects on GCYR page 2 TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND Photo courtesy of Giselle Richards GOVERNOR SPEAKS OUT ON SEXUAL ABUSE ALLEGATIONS M any of you will have seen the recent articles in the international and local media concerning reports of child abuse and other sexual offences on St Helena. You will also be aware of media reporting about similar offences occurring in the UK and in other countries. St Helena is not alone in having to confront issues emanating from sexual abuse. Let me assure you that any allegations of abuse are taken most seriously. They must be investigated and on St Helena we are doing this. We have achieved significant progress in improving the capacity and capability of your Government to safeguard individuals and to investigate allegations. We have secured specialised resources for the police, social services and the judiciary - some are here already and we have more on the way. The results are already clear for all to see, with more cases reported, properly investigated and offenders sentenced to significant sentences of imprisonment. We are also working with our UK partners to obtain expert support to investigate historical cases and, if the necessary evidence can be found, to bring those cases to Court. A new Safeguarding Directorate was created on 1 December 2014 with structures and resources now coming together to ensure that all of those who are vulnerable in the community are supported, not just now but into the future. We recognise too continued on page 4 Marine Awareness Week Soon “Love the Ocean” see page 9 New Business: Amphibians page 3 Giving Blood on page 11 St Helena 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS Wayne Yon performing with Gareth, Johnny and Dion Inset: Mycle ‘Dook’ TRIBUTE TO A LEGEND Local Musicians Perform in Honour of the Late Mycle ‘Dook’ Williams Liam Yon, SAMS F amily and friends gathered at the Mule Yard on Friday evening to pay tribute to the life of Mycle Williams, better known as Mycle ‘Dook,’ who passed away on Ascension Island in December 2014. Local musicians included many of his family and friends and performances were dedicated to Mycle and his family. Mycle was a big fan of music and was well known for his talents, especially as a lead guitarist for his family band ‘UGLY.’ It was that same band, but missing Mycle, that kicked off the night’s performance before the ‘Big Easy’ and friends took to the stage. A slide show with photos of Mycle played along with the music and loud cheers could be heard whenever he was seen in a photo holding his guitar. The concert went on late into the night and crowds stayed to pay tribute to a legendary island musician. “BEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO ME!” Kerry Furniss Reflects on GCYR Liam Yon, SAMS T he Governor’s Cup Yacht Race has now been completed and all that is left is memories; memories that will be cherished by Saint sailor, Kerry Furniss, for years to come. “It was really great,” said Kerry, “I’ve enjoyed myself. It’s been like the best thing to ever happen to me.” Kerry had some sailing experience from her days working on the RMS St Helena but sailing competitively on a 40-ft yacht is, “much scarier,” and different. “Coming around Cape Point,” said Kerry, “I’ve never seen sea like that in my life; the waves were massive.” Kerry sailed on a different yacht to fellow Saint, Tommy-Lee Young, and although she, “missed him a bit,” she felt very comfortable with the crew on her yacht, ‘Entheos.’ “They were a really good crew; I enjoyed every day with them,” said Kerry, “the couple made me feel like I was their daughter.” The crew, which totalled six with Kerry, did six-hour shifts in pairs. “I worked with the skipper, be- cause I wanted to learn and he was the most experienced.” ‘Entheos’ took just over two weeks to arrive to St Helena on Sunday night, 11 January. The race time was extended because of a spell of poor winds which gave Kerry some time to swim out in the ocean. “We swam with whales, dolphins, turtles and we even saw jellyfish,” said Kerry. Kerry reunited with her family on Monday morning, 12 January, and said she was, “in tears.” Kerry declined an offer to continue sailing with the crew but is full of excitement and encouragement for Tommy who is still sailing on yacht, ‘Vulcan 44’ to Gibraltar. Start of the yacht race in Simonstown, SA. Photo courtesy of Bryony Walmsley Right: Kerry before leaving the island in November THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 3 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Adapting to St Helena’s Needs Amphibians Outdoor Mobile Service in the Spotlight Anne Clarke, SAMS Business co-owners Ryan Backhouse and Jason George C o-owners Ryan Backhouse and Jason George have made themselves known to the community with their new mobile catering service ‘Amphibians.’ The name Amphibians took a while for the owners to come up with. “We wanted a name that would stand out and relate to what we are trying to do,” said Coowner, Ryan Backhouse, “amphibian is a creature that is adaptable to both land and water, we thought it appropriate as we wanted a business that was adaptable to any surroundings.” The bright orange canopy with a fitted bar and grill can be seen located near the general Hospital on a Wednesday through to Friday and on a Sunday at the seaside. “The bar is made especially with bamboo and rope to give it that island feel,” said Ryan. Amphibians serve a variety of foodstuff including teas, coffees, soups, baguettes, rolls and cold drinks. On a Sunday afternoon at the Seaside, the business also offer a bar service, selling alcohol among the tasty goods, “unfortunately we must apply for a liquor licence each time we would like to provide a bar service,” said Ryan, “it’s a new concept to the island and there doesn’t appear to be anything Broken Time Vandals Strike Islands Beauty Spot Kerisha Francis, SAMS V andals struck on Friday night, causing damage to the much loved Castle Gardens. It was reported that one of the topiaries, which are hedges or trees that are trimmed into a decorative shape, was damaged. The affected topiary was the well known hand sculpture situated at the base of the gardens which was missing its watch face. The face was then recovered from underneath a parked car nearby. Mr Anthony Caswell, who has been working in the gardens for thirty years, started the topiary project twelve years ago and has since helped the topiary to reach its current state. Now, after one night of antisocial behaviour, vandals have ruined one of the islands dearly loved beauty spots. A complaint has been reported to the police and an investigation is being conducted. If anyone noticed any suspicious activity on the night of the incident, please contact Police Officer, Johnson Thomas. in place for it.” Both owners look forward to being able to operate their business more smoothly in the near future. Ryan and Jason have been friends for a while and have travelled to various places around the world. When asked how the idea of the business came about, they together agreed that they have “seen lots of business ideas on their travels and wanted to bring a piece of that back to St Helena”. “We are available for private hire at a rate of sixty pounds,” said Co-owner Jason George, “as well as providing for functions. So far, the business has proven to be fairly successful.” Vandalised ornamental garden feature Inset: Watch face finally found underneath parked car, now returned 4 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL SENTINEL Governor Speaks Out on COMMENT Sexual Abuse Richard Wallis, SAMS W ell, St Helena has made the UK front pages over the last couple of weeks. The portrait painted is difficult to reconcile with our image of the island. However, I think that there is a case to be investigated guaranteeing that the practices of yesteryear are not carried forward. Social media has been split with some of the opinion that it’s all made up and others who believe that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. For the people of St Helena it must make for uncomfortable reading as anything that interrupts the harmony or status quo could put the future of the island at risk. One thing is for sure, the world’s eyes will soon be focussing very sharply on St Helena. We have not seen the last of reporters from abroad coming to write about this issue. The story is only just coming to light for the rest of the world and they have an appetite for rooting out wrongdoing. Papers that have never had an interest in the island will soon write about St Helena. Stories of this sort sell. Adding that to the UK Inquiry will further push the story to the front of other newspapers and media outlets. It might seem as if a plaster is being pulled off a festering wound and being inspected by the whole world. To some degree this may be the case, but this is part of the healing process. Only by exposing these issues will the island and its society address the problems of the past, ensure that they are not happening now, and safeguard the future. The responsibility for the healing process falls to the island as a whole. The UK Government Inquiry will be led by Sasha Wass QC who is tasked with rooting out the truth. Prepare yourself St Helena; the road ahead will be rocky. It is never easy to look at oneself and admit the very worst, but as a society that is what must happen. There is no choice. UK papers and UK Government pressure will ensure that this story is told. This attention is not the end of this issue, this is the just the start of a long road that must be travelled for the good of the entire island. South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 E: news@sams.sh, W: www.sams.sh Allegations continued from front page that we need better resources to help the victims of these crimes and to ensure that those who offend do not do so again. Of course, it would be naive to think that Government can tackle all of this alone. Everyone on St Helena has a responsibility to work together to help to protect the vulnerable in our community and I urge you to come forward if you have any information that would assist the authorities. I turn now to the very serious allegations made by two former employees of SHG who, as widely reported in the media, have alleged that the FCO, DFID and SHG conspired to cover up sexual abuse and other offences on St Helena. In response to those serious allegations, the UK Government, with full support from SHG, quickly concluded that the only way to deal with these allegations was to appoint a strong, independent Inquiry to investigate them. The Inquiry, which I and my colleagues in Executive Council and in SHG fully welcome, is now established and chaired by respected English Barrister, Ms. Sasha Wass QC. Ms. Wass will receive 100% support and cooperation from SHG and I am entirely confident that her team will conduct a thorough and professional inquiry to establish the facts. I hope that all on St Helena will welcome them here and do everything possible to assist them as they set about their important work. There will be announcements shortly to explain how you can contact Ms. Wass and her team should you wish to bring any matters to their attention. Certain media reports of the allegations to be examined by Ms. Wass have mentioned a number of individuals, some of whom are serving or former employees of SHG. It is important that people should be aware that due to ongoing legal proceedings in the UK and to avoid cutting across the work of Ms. Wass, those identified are, at this point, unable to reply to the allegations. Of course, that position will change once those constraints are removed. In closing, I know that many people - here and overseas - were dismayed by some of the media reports over the past year. While I think we must be prepared to see more uncomfortable media reporting in the weeks and months to come, St Helena has a resilient and proud community that I feel sure will emerge from this stronger and with renewed confidence. Governor Mark Capes, 29 January 2015 ST HELENA MAGISTRATES’ COURT REPORT 22ND JANUARY 2015 NICO KEATON BENJAMIN (19) of Half Tree Hollow pleaded guilty to racially aggravated assault of a police officer and obstructing a drugs search. Sentencing was adjourned for a Pre-Sentence Report. The court reiterated that those who assault a police officer, even more so if the same is racially aggravated, can expect the Court to consider imposing a sentence of imprisonment. The Court noted the young age of the defendant, other personal mitigation and the fact that the assault involved pulling at clothing and not striking the officer. Mr Benjamin was therefore, as a direct alternative to imprisonment, sentenced to 150 hours Community Service, with costs of £15.00. STEPHEN PHILLIP BIGGS (65) of Farm Lodge pleaded guilty to driving whilst 34% over the prescribed alcohol limit. Mr Biggs was fined £250.00 and disqualified from driving for the minimum period of 12 months, with costs of £15.00. CHRISTOPHER ROBERT TRUEBODY (41) of Main Street, Jamestown had pleaded guilty to two common assaults and criminal damage. In view of the domestic and therefore serious nature of the charges, sentence was adjourned for a Pre-Sentence Report. As a first offender, Mr Truebody was assessed as being suitable for a community penalty, as a direct alternative to imprisonment. Mr Truebody was therefore sentenced to perform the maximum 240 hours Community Service in respect of the assault charges. Mr Truebody was also fined £400.00 in respect of the criminal damage charge, with costs of £15.00. MESHARA YON (34) of Half Tree Hollow pleaded guilty to failing to provide both legally required specimens of breath for analysis. Mr Yon did however provide one specimen of breath indicating that he was 24% over the prescribed alcohol limit. In the particular circumstances of this case the Court was prepared to sentence Mr Yon on the basis of the one sample which he had provided. Mr Yon was therefore fined £110.00 and disqualified from driving for the minimum period of 12 months, with costs of £15.00. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 5 YOUR LETTERS/OPINION Dear Editor Partner David, son Alex, Mum and family would like to express their sincere thanks and gratitude and to all the Staff of the General Hospital for their excellent support and attention given to Gaylene during her recent emergency admission and lifesaving heart surgery. Special thanks are extended to DR Attila Frigyesi and Surgeon Dr Carlos Soto and the theatre staff for their professional skills which were of a high standard, resulting in a successful recovery. Thanks are also extended to the many friends and family for their love and support given at such a stressful time. Gaylene wishes to extend her thanks to all the Medical staff for all their efforts in saving her life and prays for god’s blessing upon all. Mrs Janet Benjamin Dear Editor n your story of Monday 26 January: ‘UK failed to act’ over St Helena child sex abuse, it is most regrettable that your special correspondent, Mr Tom Rowley, chose to produce such an unbalanced piece following his recent visit to St Helena. I was persuaded to talk with Mr Rowley because he said that he wanted to present a balanced and factual view of St Helena, rather than look for sensational headlines. His articles fall far short of that objective. He fails to capture the strong progress made here in recent years to deal with sex offences, including child abuse. Within the limited resources available to the Island, a British Overseas Territory largely reliant on financial and other support from the UK, much has been done over the past few years to improve safeguarding structures and to put in place essential professional staff, such as police officers and social workers trained to deal with sex offences. The result of that commitment to protecting the vulnerable in our society has been achieved encouraging results and the situation continues to improve. Mr Rowley was told this. In short as in the UK and elsewhere, St Helena has confronted the tragedy of child abuse and is taking firm steps to deal with it. While there is certainly more to do, it is a shame that Mr Rowley chose to seek headlines, rather than present a fair picture of St Helena. We are not perfect, but I am proud of my island and proud to be a St Helenian. Ivy Ellick, OBE,Lay Advocate Dear Editor Re Mail for St. Helena The recent warning about mail for Tristan going missing in South Africa is worrying for all of us here too. Basically we need to know what route airmail and surface mail take to reach us here, as I think we assume that it comes via Ascension unless of course posted in South Africa. I recently discovered that, as far as airmail is concerned:• writing “Via Ascension” on the letter/parcel means that the mail arrives there in the Ascension bag, which then has to be sorted into a bag for St. Helena. • if the package is over 2Kg., it does not go airmail but by ship – which ship? Cargo to Ascension or a ship to South Africa? What route does surface mail take? Is writing “Via Ascension” a help or a hindrance? It would be appreciated if the Post Office here could please clarify the situation so that we can advise friends and family of the correct details for the proper addressing and safe delivery of letters and parcels. Yours sincerely Barbara B. George Poker An occasional questioning prod at the political firegrate By Stuart Moors All cows eat grass blades One of the amazing traits of the human brain (and most animals, come to that) is the ability to recognise patterns in amorphous data. While much better at remembering facts and crunching data, the capabilities of a digital computer of any size and power is puny in comparison when it comes to seeing trees in the woods. And it is very likely that we have evolved this ability as a matter of survival – hearing footsteps while drinking from a babbling brook, seeing unusual movement in a swathe of swaying trees, etc. It is the ability to spot irregularities and inconsistencies with lightening speed – and the speed means that it is done intuitively. Identifying an unusual circumstance probably means that we must first have accumulated evidence of what is normal and unthreatening. Of course, it is a very coarse-grained strategy for survival. There are a lot of false positives, but survival has depended on reducing the number of false negatives to zero at the expense of being overly skittish. The coarsegrained nature of the strategy means that we all tend to segregate the world into distinct classes (even when, in reality, the line between the classes is very blurred) – we unthink- ingly separate black/white, male/female, gay/ straight, friend/foe, believer/non-believer, deserving/undeserving, moral/immoral, Saint/ foreigner, us/them in any number of guises. We call it experience, I guess. A problem crops up though when we make these distinctions on the basis of a single occurrence. This is equivalent to prejudice and preconception. We are not being fair to the class as a whole because of the properties or behaviour of a single member of the class. A consequence of this unwarranted extrapolation of pattern-recognition is that we might assert that one Islamic terrorist implies that all muslims are terrorists, that one rogue futures trader implies that all traders are irresponsible, that one sex-offender at the school gates implies that all men at the school gates are looking for grooming targets, that one incompetent ex-pat consultant implies that they are all equally useless (OK, there may be exceptions to the rule). The benefit of quick recognition of patterns and forming ad hoc decision-making rules (prejudice) is that it is a biologically cheap way of dealing with the unknown. We can’t know in advance how to deal with a new circumstance until we have experienced it and then it may be too late. Recognising that St.Helena has the prospect of quite a few unknowns looming, I ask the question – how are we to deal with them? We will have tourists in (for St.Helena) unprecedented numbers We will have inward investors with non-local agendas We will have foreign organisations dictating rules for how we live our lives ...and much more besides. Are we to resort to a knee-jerk reaction by forming unfounded preconceptions? Or are we to wait too long before the waving tail in the forest turns out to be a hungry lion. Or are we (the government, the private sector and civil society) to consider the future rationally rather than intuitively and recognise that there are benefits as well as pitfalls (it is easy to be selective about acceptable evidence when one is a sensationalist journalist looking to line one’s own pocket without concern for any detrimental consequences)? After all, while it is not true that every good boy deserves favour, or that all that glitters is gold, we place a great deal of trust in everyday things having a beneficial value with no evidence at all. Call it faith. 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD WATER SITUATION On the 15th January Connect issued a Notice imposing water restrictions and committed to update the public within two weeks. Initially overall island treated water demand reduced from 1,200 cubic metres per day to just over 1,000 cubic metres per day but consumption is now increasing again and yesterday demand was back to 1,200 cubic metres. The last rains were in September 2014 and the recent cloudy weather has not resulted in rain of sufficient quantity to restore raw water flows. Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far and the clouds have disappeared so unfortunately restrictions will need to be imposed and we will issue a formal Notice in due course. The purpose of restrictions is to ensure water is available for reasonable use so preventing the non-essential use of hosepipes, sprinklers, washing vehicles etc. in the affected areas are all measures that will help preserve stocks. The restrictions will apply to all of the linked systems these being Redhill (St Pauls), Hutts Gate and Levelwood. This week incoming flows to Sandy Bay have reduced requiring bowsered water to be supplied now necessitating similar restrictions in the Sandy Bay area as well. Consumers from the Redhill (St Pauls) water treatment works are also currently experiencing discolouration of their water. The Redhill raw water system comprises four reservoirs three of which have butyl linings. The largest of the reservoirs is known as the ‘Earth Dam’. This is unlined and during its twenty year life has never been dredged resulting in silt build up in the reservoir which is causing the discolouration. Unfortunately 70% of the raw water stock is in this reservoir and is being blended with the water from other reservoirs to keep the treated water as clear as possible. Dredging works are planned for later in the year but cannot commence until sufficient raw water stocks are built in the other reservoirs and on completion the discolouration that has been present at varying levels over many years should be resolved. Despite the poor visual quality of the water the chemical treatment remains effective with the samples analysed by the Public Health Laboratory showing zero microbiological counts which in layman’s terms means it is safe to use as normal. As a “goodwill” gesture and in recognition that some consumers may wish to purchase bottled water as an alternative to drinking the water available at present, Redhill consumers will be credited with £20 on their next bill. We thank all consumers for their patience and cooperation in this matter. 27th January 2015 THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 7 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Manning the Walls August Graham, SAMS High Knoll Fort Due for Stabilisation Work Work starts to secure historic island landmark “H igh Knoll Fort has been on everybody’s agenda for a long time,” Director of the National Trust Jeremy Harris told SAMS on Wednesday, “certainly so long as I’ve been on the island people have asked me about it pretty regularly.” Now Enterprise St Helena has found the funds to start stabilisation works at the decaying building. They will be working alongside SHG and the National Trust to improve the condition of the Fort. The works will not restore the Fort to its former glory, but will instead serve to limit the amount of damage which will happen in the immediate future. The establishment of High Knoll Fort is often attributed to Governor Brooke who started work in 1790, however a large part of the construction dates from when an engineer inspect- View from High Knoll Fort overlooking Prince Andrew School ed the island’s fortifications in 1798. The Fort was an essential part of defeating a mutiny in 1811 and has also served as housing for liberated slaves and as a prison for the Boers. The Fort is now in a state of disrepair, and past restoration works have left the building in bad stead with misguided efforts in the 1970s and 90s causing sections of the wall to collapse. The work, which is being performed by Brian Leo and his team, will hopefully be completed so that it can be presented to the community on 21 May – St Helena Day. Alongside the work which will be done to remedy the collapses there will also be smaller clean-up efforts to make the Fort more attractive. This will include work on the metal railings and gates and the installation of new signs. Jeremy said he believes signs to be important because, “Even with the information available to me I still feel a little lost in the place, so we’re hoping to build some sort of route.” Efforts will be in place to ensure that the endemics such as the barn fern are taken well care of and the stabilisation works will follow a conservation management plan for High Knoll Fort which was put together by a consultant archaeologist in the UK. 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD ST HELENA NATURE CONSERVATION GROUP Monthly Post Box Walk: Lot’s Wife Ponds Sunday 8th February Meet at Sandy Bay Beach at 9.30am. If you are interested in discovering St Helena's hidden beauty and learning about its endemic plant species in friendly and welcoming company please contact Miss Annalea Beard for more details on Tel: 22120 or e-mail: annaleamichellebeard@yahoo.co.uk Marine Awareness Week Quiz Night Wednesday 11th February from 7pm Come and enjoy the evening at the St Helena Yacht Club as part of Marine Awareness Week. There are some fabulous prizes on offer so don’t miss out! Entry will be £1 per person with a maximum of six per team. If you would like to enter please contact any member of the Marine Section on Tel: 22270 at Essex House to reserve your table. For more information about the group please visit our website at http://www.shncg.org/ Dedicated to protecting and promoting St Helena’s unique natural environment VACANCY – PROJECT MANAGER Salary negotiable subject to qualifications and proven experience As property developments are moving forward, Enterprise St Helena seeks to employ a suitably qualified and experienced project manager to join the team to assist in managing a number of projects in the pipeline. Working with the Director of Property, the role would suit an engineer, architect or chartered MRICS project manager, building surveyor or quanƟty surveyor with up to ten years’ experience and has worked on a mixture of buildings, uƟliƟes and infrastructure projects. Successful candidates will have seen projects through from incepƟon to compleƟon and have excellent project management skills. Experience in procurement would be an advantage. You should hold a valid driving license, be a team player and have excellent communicaƟon and interpersonal skills. A copy of the terms of reference and an applicaƟon form can be collected from the Enterprise St Helena RecepƟon. ApplicaƟons should be submiƩed to the Mrs Natasha Bargo, Admin and HR Manager at Enterprise St Helena, Business Park, Ladder Hill by no later than 16:00hrs GMT on Friday 6th February 2015. For further informaƟon regarding this role, you may contact the Director of Property on telephone number + 290 22061 or via e-mail: iain.robertson@esh.co.sh The Economic Development Group | Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: info@esh.co.sh THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 9 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Ocean My Love Marine Awareness Week Soon Kerisha Francis, SAMS T he annual Marine Awareness Week, organised by the Marine Section of ENRD, is due to begin shortly and this year the theme is “Love the Ocean” as the week finishes on Valentine’s Day. Preparations are ongoing to provide a range of different activities for all members of the public to enjoy throughout the week, from 7 to 14 February. Marine Awareness Week was created to provide information about the protection and multiple changes to St Helena’s sea life. For ten years this event has taken place and is enjoyed by all. Elizabeth Clingham and Leanne Henry from the Marine Section spoke to The Sentinel about the event and said that it will be an ocean festival for all to enjoy. If anyone is interested in participating in the provision of activities on the day they can contact the Marine Section on tel: 22270 or email: marine@enrd.gov.sh. However, all activities must be suited to the theme of the day. Cunning Fish at Red Boulder Bay near Cat Island Photos credited to Marine Section One of the island’s hidden treasures the Whale Sharks Return of ‘News and Views’ First Prince Andrew School Radio Show of 2015 Airs on Monday Liam Yon, SAMS On Monday, 2 February, the PAS Radio Show ‘News and Views’ will air for the first time in 2015. Each week the show has new guests which can be anyone from a student to a teacher to a member of the public. The show focuses on education and raises awareness of what’s going on in school. It is also a time where students can show off outstanding pieces of work. The show began in the latter part of last year and its popularity has grown; it appeared on a government press release and has since gained good listenership. Guests of the last PAS show with host Liam 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD Special Order Centre offering offerin ersonalised alentine’s ampers Let us to deliver to that special person. You can remain anonymous if you wish. Surprise someone you love. Call: (290) 22059 Email: specialorder@solomons.co.sh APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been received in respect of the following proposals: TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc wishes to advise customers that the Jamestown Fuel Station and Half Tree Hollow Fuel Station will be opening at 9.00am instead of the normal opening time of 8:00am on Monday, 02 February 2015 . This late opening is due to a stock take being undertaken on this day. Solomon & Company apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. 1. Proposed Change of use from a residential unit to a family centre accommodation at Piccolo Housing Estate, Longwood. 2. Proposed 2 Bedroom Dwelling adjacent to the property of Melvyn Benjamin, Nr Rock Club, .Half Tree Hollow. 3. Proposed re-design to entrance at AVEC car park, Jamestown. 4. Proposed one and half storey dwelling adjacent to the property of Andy Piek at the Briars. 5. Proposed Log Cabin guest house accommodation adjacent to the property of Johnny Andrews at New Ground. 6. Proposed change of use from offices to retail business units at Eastbridge, Napoleon Street, Jamestown. Copies of the applications and plans may be inspected at the Planning and Building Section, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown, Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 4 pm. Any person who wishes to make representations on the above applications should make them in writing within 14 days to the Chief Planning Officer, Land Development Control Authority, Essex House, Main Street, Jamestown. Alfred V Isaac Planning Officer Email: alfred-isaac@enrd.gov.sh DATED THIS 29th DAY OF JANUARY 2015 THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 11 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Not in Vein Giving blood on St Helena A Graham & K Francis, SAMS “T o begin with, we need you to fill in a questionnaire.” A friendly face and a nice welcome greets the first-time blood donor at the Jamestown hospital lab. No, I do not have diabetes, nor are any of my family infected with Mad Cow Disease. Having ticked these answers on the questionnaire you are ushered through into a small room with what looks like a straight chair in one corner and the world’s most uncomfortable bed in the other. “So just to clarify,” says Geoffrey Benjamin the Senior Biomedical Scientist at the lab, “being in contact with anyone with infectious disease in the last four weeks...” “Flu, just normal flu,” I reassure him. After having identified the best vein for taking blood the opposite arm is used to take a small sample to check if a donor is anaemic. “Because if you’re anaemic and we take a pint from you, you’ll collapse.” This sample is also used to ensure that the donor does not have any diseases which could be passed on to the patient. If any diseases are detected the donor will of course be informed. The data which is collected is stored and they, “keep a record and call you as we need you.” If an individual at any time wants to have their details taken off the database it will be done at their request. “This is getting scarier and scarier,” I said as Geoffrey pulled out the bags which would be used to store my blood. However the fear, it seems, is all in the mind. Once laid out on the Geoffrey Benjamin, Senior Biomedical Scientist checking blood type bed with the needle in one’s arm it quickly vanishes. Perhaps surprisingly there is no feeling that one’s life force is slowly draining away and, apart from a mild pain in my left arm, I almost enjoyed lying down in a wellventilated room on the hottest day of the year so far. Purely from the force of the donor’s heart and gravity, a pint of blood is slowly drawn. Knowing that this will be used for someone else’s benefit makes lying there a fulfilling ex- perience. The blood is used for anaemic patients who need many transfusions. “It can save a life,” Geoffrey told me as I lay on the bed, “a few weeks ago we had to get eight pints into one patient, otherwise they would have died.” They also use the blood during operations, for cancer patients and, at times, in child birth. National Trust AGM Kerisha Francis, SAMS Director of the National Trust, Jeremy Harris T Moment of injection Lab work he Annual General Meeting for the National Trust is due to take place this Friday 30 January at 6:30 pm in the Consulate Hotel Ballroom. Jeremy Harris, Director of the National Trust, told the Sentinel that the agenda includes a recap of last year’s events, a report on the previous financial year and planning for future events. This meeting will be open to the public and everyone is encouraged to take part, have your say and become involved with the future planning of the National Trust. A quiz evening will be held afterwards where the prizes range from a three course meal at Harris’ Guest House to a photography print signed by Paul Tyson. 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD Emergency First Response Care of the Child… Are you interested? Course Title Date EFR Care of the Child 14 & 21 February 2015 th Time/Duration Trainer Venue 12:30pm-3pm 2 x ½ day sessions Anthony Thomas LLS Lecture Room st Closing date Cost th Friday 30 January 2015 £17.50 Note: Spaces are limited to 10ple. Spaces will only be confirmed upon receipt of registration forms by the closing date stated in the table. For further information and registration forms please contact reception at the ELC On telephone 22607 or email: training@education.gov.sh VACANCY TEMPORARY TEACHER Join Pilling Primary School for their monthly car boot on Saturday, 31st January 2015 Time: 10am – 12:30pm Venue: Pilling Primary School playground Book a table for £3 Vebue by calling the school on 22540 or just turn up on the day. The Education & Employment Directorate is seeking to employ a suitably qualified Teacher to work in the Primary sector on a temporary basis until the end of the school year. Applicants must have qualified teaching status (local or UK) and have recent and relevant work experience. Salary for the post is at Grade C2 commencing at £8,801 per annum for a qualified teacher, however the successful applicant may be required to start in the training grade. For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact Mrs Carlean Crowie, Headteacher Harford Primary School on telephone number 24719 or e-mail Headteacher.HPS@helanta.co.sh) Application forms which are available from Education & Employment Directorate and Corporate Human Resources should be completed and submitted, through Directors where applicable, to the Human Resources & Administration Manager at the Education Learning Centre or e-mail hram@education.gov.sh by no later than 4pm on Thursday 5 February 2015. Mr Colin Moore Director of Education & Employment 22 January 2015 THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 13 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Wheelchair Access to the DIY Solomon’s Doing it for the Disabled Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS A ramp has been constructed at the Main Street entrance to Solomon’s DIY store to assist wheelchair users enter the store safely. Doors were closed for this purpose and customers could enter from Narra Backs at the The new disabled entrance to Solomon’s DIY store Photo right: The building of the ramp last week New Bus Timetables Summary of Possible Travel Options Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS Carol George S HG will be awarding a new contract to operate the bus service this year and welcomes comments from the public on the suggested travel options that they have compiled. A public transport consultation was conducted by George Watson in April 2014 and SHG accepted the various recommendations made in his report. Mrs Carol George of Corporate Services said to The Sentinel, "some of the proposed journeys in the proposed timetables are indeed as a result of the consultations that took place last year with major stakeholders." Mrs George said that Corporate Services quite often gets feedback from members of the public who use the present service, "and we have also tried to incorporate some of the suggestions from them for change as well." The proposed timetables show some additional routes, for example to and from Rupert's, and to and from Bottom Woods to areas in Ladder Hill and St Paul's. "That is quite a good example of where we have listened to comments from the public," said Mrs George. All of the public's suggestions, along with the proposed timetables that SHG have circulated, will be scrutinised after which timetables that best suit the needs of the public and what they would like to see will be compiled, subject to affordability. Suggestions by telephone, emailed or in writing need to be in to Mrs George by Friday, 6 February. People can also stop her in the street, "I am more than happy to listen and to take onboard any suggestions that are put forward. "If we can make public transport attractive then hopefully the use of that will continue," said Mrs George. back of the building. The Chief Executive Officer of Solomon’s, Mandy Peters, said to The Sentinel, “The completion of the access ramp at our DIY Store is part of our plan to improve accessibility for all our customers and follows the introduction of a disabled shopping trolley in the Star, HTH Supermarket and DIY Store, in November 2014.” The steps in front of the DIY were removed and workmen from Solomon’s, Malcolm Isaac and Austin Fowler laid the concrete for the ramp on Wednesday 22 January. The concrete was mixed across the street, in front of the Malabar, and wheel barrowed to the site by Tyrel Ellick and Keith Fuller. On Thursday the concrete ramp was finished off with cement tiles to blend in with the sidewalk. Castle Welcomes Councillors Councillors Offices Relocated to the Castle Kerisha Francis, SAMS O n Thursday 22 January, The Sentinel visited the new councillors’ offices and was given a tour by Cllr Tony Duncan. Mr John Clement offered for the new offices to be located in the Castle, as the previous location, No. 3 Main Street, is now earmarked for a new hotel. The councillors agreed on the new location even though it was smaller than they were used to at No. 3. Renovation works took place afterwards to install the necessary facilities and power points for the councillors to carry out their required duties. The Council Chambers are however, still available for meetings when required. 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE Death of “Father” of St Helena Greatest Friend the Island Ever Had Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS T hursday, 29 January marks the 90th anniversary of the death of Dr Wilberforce J.J. Arnold, Companion of the Order of Saint George (C.M.G.) For nearly a quarter of a century “the doctor” had been a true father to the people of St Helena and his death plunged the island into deep grief. A medical man who attended the poor without fee and acted as Governor on several occasions, he devoted the best years of his life to the island. A monument to his memory stands in the middle of Grand Parade, Jamestown. The inscription on it reads: “This monument is erected by the inhabitants of St Helena and Friends overseas to the memory of the Hon W.J.J. Arnold, C.M.G., M.B., D.P.H., born 22 April 1867 at Belfast and died 29 January 1925 whilst administering the Government of this Colony and was Colonial Surgeon from 1903 to 1925. The greatest friend St Helena ever had.” A tribute to Dr Arnold, published in a UK newspaper written by a St Helena correspondent is recorded in the St Helena Archives. Some older members of the community remember their parents talking about Dr Arnold with great admiration. An Irishman by birth, Dr Arnold was originally in the Army medical service in England. He came to St Helena in 1901 as a military surgeon and was so delighted with life on the island that he decided to remain. In 1903 he was appointed Colonial Surgeon and Health Officer. For over two decades he was known as “the doctor,” but he was more than an ordinary medical practitioner. He devoted his life and means to the welfare of the islanders, and was almost worshipped by the poorer section of the population. A bachelor, he spent practically all of his £200-300 (plus horse allowance) income among the people. The poor he attended without fee and when he visited a poverty-stricken home he generally gave not Monument to Dr Arnold in the Grand Parade with plaque inset only his professional advice but some financial assistance from his own pocket. Once when Dr Arnold had been called to a distant part of the island, the late Governor, Colonel Peel, said to him on his return, “Well doctor, did you get your fee?” “Oh yes,” replied Arnold cheerily, “I got the usual fee.” “And may I ask what that was?” “A very nice thank you,” answered the doctor with a smile. That was characteristic of Dr Arnold who loved the island and the people on it. For them he could not do too much. In 1914 Dr Arnold left the island to do his part in the Great War, and served in Palestine and Egypt. He returned after peace and resumed his old work. Upon Colonel Peel’s death he became Acting Governor, a position he had already held on at least two occasions. His services were recognised in the New Year Honours when he received the C.M.G. When he took over the Governorship his health was poor, and the strain of the additional work began to tell upon him. He suffered from high blood pressure and pernicious anaemia, but he held resolutely to his duties, setting aside all ideas of a holiday until the arrival of the new Governor, Mr C.H. Harris, C.M.G. who was due to arrive in February 1925. Dr Arnold did not survive to hand over the Governorship to his successor, for he died when Mr Harper was still a few days distant. An operation undertaken by the surgeon of RMS Goorkla afforded some relief but Dr Arnold did not give himself sufficient rest after it. As Acting Chief Justice he presided at the January Criminal Sessions, which were unusually important. He gave a luncheon party at Government House on 27 January, and on 29 January he went to the golf course to present prizes in a competition. Just as he was leaving late in the afternoon he had a slight seizure and was removed to the house of Mr J. Deason, formerly the residence of General and Madame Bertrand. He deteriorated rapidly and died within a few hours at the age of 58. The body was removed to Government House early on Saturday morning, 31 January and there lay in state from 9-11am. The burial took place in the graveyard of the cathedral church of St James in the presence of more than half the entire population of the island, many people having walked in from the Dr Arnold CMG Photo courtesy of St Helena Museum most distant districts. The attendance was larger than at any funeral on the island within living memory. All classes of population were represented and the grief of the poorer people was obvious for a large number of them shed tears during the whole of the service. Bishop Holbeck, the Rev Mr Lewty and the Rev Mr Walcott officiated. The St Helena Band played the Dead March and the garrison fired three volleys over the grave. Masses of wreaths of beautiful flowers were laid on the graveside; the many little tributes from the poorest people testifying again to the affection in which they had held “the doctor.” The Boy Scouts, the Girl Guides (under Senior Ranger Mrs Joshua) and indeed every organisation on the island was fully represented at the graveside, and the final scene was impressive indeed. The remains of the best loved man on St Helena were laid to rest next to the grave of Colonel Peel. Among the people of St Helena the name of Dr Arnold would long be remembered with love and esteem. The bulk of the coloured population went into mourning for a month. In the February 1925 Church Magazine it is recorded: “We offer our congratulations to H.E. Dr W.J.J. Arnold, Acting Governor, on his being honoured by His Majesty the King by being made a Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George. No one has deserved the honour more, for Dr Arnold as Acting Governor on several different occasions, as colonial surgeon, as friend to the poor, has served the community well for many years.” It was decided to erect a monument to Dr Arnold’s memory. A granite obelisk (13ft 6in) would be ordered from England and set up in a prominent place in Jamestown. A public subscription was raised for this purpose. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR A boss was looking to hire someone. But this boss had one funny thing about him, he did not have any ears and was very sensitive about it. On the first day someone comes for an interview and does great on the exam. Then the boss asks him, “Do you notice anything funny about me?” After pausing for a second he says, “Yes, you don’t have any ears”. The boss throws him out. The next day another guy comes in. He too does great on the exam. The boss asks him if he noticed anything funny about him. He started stuttering and fidgeting trying to get out of the situation. The boss urges him, “C’mon tell me what’s funny.” Finally he tells him, “you don’t have ears”. The boss throws him out too. On the third day another guy comes in. He aces the exam and the boss is very excited. Then the boss asks him, “Do you notice anything funny about me?” He thinks for a second and then replies, “Yes, you wear contact lenses.” Amazed the boss asks him, “Wow, how did you know that?” To which he responds, “Easy, you don’t have any ears so you can’t wear glasses!” CRAZY MAZE Find your way through this ‘Crazy Maze.’ Enter through the gap at the left and work your way through to the middle. Good Luck! SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from this time last year On Tuesday an announcement was made that steps to bring the Motor Fishing Vessel Extractor to St Helena had moved on by a very important and credible step. The St Helena Fisheries Corporation and Enterprise St Helena were pleased to announce the creation of ‘Saint Marine Resources Limited, which has been established to facilitate the purchase of the MFV Extractor and to subsequently manage the operation of this offshore fishing venture. Oprah (61) TV Show Host - 29 Jan On Friday, 24 January, Basil Read took delivery of a mammoth 200 ton, Liebherr LR1200, crawler crane that was sent on the NP Glory 4 from Walvis Bay. The Basil Read crane comes to the island to assist with the construction of a permanent wharf at Rupert’s Bay. Harry Styles (21) Singer - 1 Feb Cricket: Warriors’ youngster, Alex Fowler’s five wicket haul led Western B Warriors along the road to an eight wicket victory against Western A Mustangs in Sunday morning’s cricketing fixture at Francis Plain. PEOPLE Famous Birthdays 29 Jan - 4 Feb ... Positives of Sailing 1. It’s relaxing and reduces stress 2. It encourages self-confidence 3. It is a great opportunity to enjoy and experience nature Kerry Furniss If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we can do) and your top 3 - it could be your top 3 movies, songs, books or cars. It could be your top 3 places on St Helena, or top 3 achievements. The more interesting the better chance of being chosen, as we will only print 1 per week! Email: news@sams.sh with subject heading, top 3. Justin Timberlake (34) Singer - 31 Jan Shakira (38) Singer - 2 Feb Rick Ross (39) Rapper - 28 Jan DID YOU KNOW... • An average person take over 23,000 breaths everyday • Gold never erodes • Scorpions glow under ultra violet light • When water freezes it expands by about 9% • Ants stretch when they wake up in the morning • Your foot and your forearm are the about same length • Diamonds are the hardest natural substance • The longest possible eclipse of the sun is about 7.31 minutes 16 NOTICE BOARD www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 17 NOTICE BOARD 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD SAMS FOR SALE RADIO 1 102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh CONTACT THE SHOW To reach the Radio 1 team, call 22727, or email: news@sams.sh. You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just visit the SAMS website, www.sams. sh, click the Facebook link at the top right of every page. St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm, 7pm & 10pm also at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday. Saturday news: 8am & 12noon Monday to Friday SUNRISE 7am to 10am Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News 12.00pm: St Helena News, public service announcements and notice board. Repeated at midnight everyday. SATURDAY CHART BUSTERS A compilation of top chart hits, both new and old. REWIND Saturday 9.30am. Repeated on Saturday at 6.00pm, Monday at 7.30pm & Wednesday at 12.15pm. 2nd CHANCE SUNDAY 9.00am - Selection of recorded interviews and programmes from the week, mixed with easy listening sounds for a chilled out Sunday. IN CONVERSATION Every week day at 5:30pm or 7.30pm Another chance to hear interviews that made the news during last week and also this week RADIO SPORTS ARENA Monday, 5.30pm, review of the week’s sporting action, local & international. Repeats will be Tuesday at 10.30am and 10.15pm and Friday at 8.30pm. PAS SHOW - ‘News & Views’ Mondays. after 7pm news & notice board. Replayed Fridays, after 10am news & notice board. GOSPEL FM Every Second Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm Presented by John Moyce, 30 minutes of childrens’ feature followed by 90 mins of gospel music. POT LUCK Sunday 8 Feb and repeated following Thursday, where Stedson Francis plays a mixture of middle of the road easy listening music, interspersed with local and international history. THE CHART SHOW Wednesday 10.30am Presented by Helen Wallis and John Woollacott. Catch up on the latest chart music. Repeated Wednesday 8.30pm, Thursday 12.15pm and Saturday 1.00pm BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz is a Quad Bike Yamaha Raptor 660cc Monster Energy design, owner returning to UK priced at £4600, more pictures can be found on Facebook St Helena Bring and Buy Anyone interested please call 23464. Penny and Derek, Patrick and June and Gilly and Geoff would like to thank the doctors and staff at the General Hospital for the care and attention given to their late Mum Myrtle during the time she was in hospital prior to her passing on 8 January; and to the family and friends who visited and supported her during her illness. Grateful thanks are also extended to Bishop Fenwick, Canon Clive and Mrs Ruth Pridham for conducting the funeral service, to Gay for playing the music, to Liz for reading the eulogy, to Beattie for preparing St Helena and the Cross for the service, to Roy and team, to the staff at Solomons for preparing the service sheets, to Davina and Colin for making the wreaths, and to everyone who attended the funeral, provided flowers and who sent messages of sympathy. Your thoughts and kindness were greatly appreciated. Mum has gone from our lives but not from our hearts. May she rest in peace Correction: On page 9 of The Sentinel Issue 41 (15 January) we stated that St Helena Tourism and the GCYR Committee organised events for the public in conjunction with the Governor’s Cup. This should have read Corker’s Tourist Service. St Paul’s Primary school have some tyres left over from Spruce project and if anyone is interested then please contact the school on 24737 to arrange for collection. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 Greece www.sams.sh 19 WORLD NEWS SNIPPETS Anti-Austerity Syriza Party Wins Greek Elections After months of speculation that he would become the next Prime Minister of his country, Alexis Tsipras has led his party Syriza to victory in the Greek General Election. Tsipras - a former communist youth activist - has been the leader of Syriza since 2009. Syriza - the Coalition of the Radical Left - is a far-left anti-austerity party. Widely tipped to clash with the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over Greece’s $269bn bailout, Syriza has created worry among the European community. Since the financial downturn and the eurocrisis which badly affected the country, Greece’s economy has contracted by 25 per cent, public debt has soared to 175.5 per cent of GDP, and half of all young people in the country are unemployed. Syriza won 149 of the 300 seats in the Greek parliament, just two short of the 151 needed for an overall majority. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Phillips said, “This is what five years of austerity have done to Greek politics,” adding that Syriza could pick from smaller parties with whom to form a coalition. Also writing for Al Jazeera Menelaos Tzafalias and Thanassis Koukakis said the claims that, “Greece will be pressed to voluntarily abandon the euro,” are untrue. Instead, “The simple truth is that under current treaties Greece cannot be kicked out of the euro.” However the idea of Greece defaulting on its $231.6bn loans from other Eurozone countries is a worrying prospect, with the largest single creditor, Germany, standing to lose $67bn. Tzafalias and Koukakis further say that some argue that by leaving the euro Greece will recover quickly. “But even for proponents of Leader of Syriza, Alexis Tsipras. Photo courtesy of Joanna this scenario, the recovery will take place in an unfriendly international environment. In the left-leaning Guardian newspaper columnist Zoe Williams congratulated Syriza for their approach. She says that in the UK, “Economic projections, or rather the bodies who make them, stand as the final authority on what constitutes a good decision.” She said that, “the IMF is presented as author- ity, godhead and visionary. It can see into the future. It cannot be questioned.” In the UK, Williams claims, the parties merely argue about who can best implement the IMF and ECB’s wishes, whereas Syriza has managed to throw out the rule book and, “no longer thinks of the ECB as its dad. [...] It will not take its terms at any price.” Al Jazeera/The Guardian/Huffington Post Argentina to Sack Spies Litvinenko Inquiry Starts The President of Argentina, Christina Fernandez, has said she intends to dissolve the country’s intelligence services amid allegations they were involved in the death of a prosecutor investigating a bombing in 1994 which left 85 dead and 200 wounded. Alberto Nisman was investigating the explosion in a Jewish centre and alleged that Fernandez had conspired to derail his work. Nisman also accused Fernandez of negotiating with Iran in secret to avoid punishing the responsible parties. Among the suspects of the 1994 bombing are Iran’s former cultural attaché in Buenos Aires and Iran’s former intelligence minister. Nisman was found with a shot to the head just hours before he was due to testify. He has been leading the investigation into the attack since 2004. Al Jazeera A public inquiry, led by Sir Robert Owen, is being held into the death of former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006. It is eight years since Litvinenko was poisoned after a meeting with Andrei Lugovoi and Dmitry Kovtun. During their time together in the Millennium hotel in London the two men allegedly slipped radioactive polonium-210 into Litvinenko’s green tea. 22 days later he died in hospital. The two men have been charged with the murder of Litvinenko, however Russian President Vladimir Putin has ensured they are not extradited. Both men still claim their innocence. At the time of his death Litvinenko was working as an informant for British intelligence and was also working in cooperation with the Spanish security services. The Guardian In Brief As left-wingers around the world were celebrating Syriza’s win in Greece, the party’s leader, Alexis Tsipras, did not hesitate to thank actor and comedian Hugh Laurie for his congratulations. Also this week, two Japanese hostages were executed by Islamic State. Elsewhere survivors of the Holocaust have been gathering to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet forces. With less than 100 days to the UK General Election, things are heating up, something which certainly cannot be said for the North American east coast where snowstorms have caused over 6,500 flights to be cancelled and all non-emergency vehicles have been banned on the streets of New York. On Tuesday morning Facebook and associated networks went down, causing speculation of a hacking attack. This week The Sun reinstated its page 3 girls. 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD Expressions of Interest to Tender Tender AGRI 01 (2015): Alien Plant Clearance and Fencing works at Middle Point Enterprise St. Helena (ESH) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced individuals or businesses for the opportunity to tender for the undertaking of ‘Alien Plant Clearance and Fencing works at Middle Point’ Longwood. Closing date for tenders will be noon on Friday 6th February, with works to commence on the Monday 16th February 2015. Further details and a copy of the Tender document; Descrip on of works and works specifica on, please contact Mar n George, Private Sector Development Manager, at ESH Office, Ladder Hill Business Park, or via telephone number 22920 or email mar n.george@esh.co.sh The Economic Development Group | Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: info@esh.co.sh Expressions of Interest to Tender Tender AGRI 02 (2015): Alien Plant Clearance at Ex ADA Field Enterprise St. Helena (ESH) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably experienced individuals or businesses for the opportunity to tender for the undertaking of ‘Alien Plant Clearance at Ex ADA Field’ Longwood. Closing date for tenders will be noon on Friday 6th February, with works to commence on the Monday 16th February 2015. Further details and a copy of the Tender document; Descrip on of works and works specifica on, please contact Mar n George, Private Sector Development Manager, at ESH Office, Ladder Hill Business Park, or via telephone number 22920 or email mar n.george@esh.co.sh The Economic Development Group | Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: info@esh.co.sh THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 21 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Sailing Across the Seven Seas World ARC Rally Visits St Helena E ven though the Governors Cup Yacht Race has now finished, yachts are still arriving. The island is now welcoming contestants from the World ARC Rally. The Rally began last year at Kerisha Francis, SAMS the starting point of St Lucia with twenty two boats now participating, each with sailors with varied experience. Chicka-Lu was the first to reach St Helena and more yachts have been arriving since. The number of participants will Sheila Rietscher and Tomas Ivanissevich from yachts Polaris and Darwin vary throughout the rally as some choose to leave the Rally or enter at a later date. Sheila Rietscher, who is from Germany, is sailing on board the yacht Polaris. With an ambition to sail, she gave up her job just to take part in the Rally. She contacted the skipper of Polaris and is now travelling around the world, visiting various destinations. Tomas Ivanissevich is sailing in the Rally accompanied by his parents and sister. This is the first time that Tomas has sailed a great distance of over a thousand miles. Tara Kohlberg, from the yacht Adela, says that it is a small relief to be back on land after thirteen days at sea, but she does have dizzy spells from being land sick. Even though she travels a lot she still continues with her hairdressing and has started doing a number of crafts on board the yacht, mainly carving wood work. Even though this is a great experience for the three contestants, all are feeling a little homesick and miss certain things from their home countries. Basil Read Sit In Workers Protest Arrest of Colleague Breaching Bail? August Graham, SAMS B asil Read has confirmed that 45 Expatriate African workers have embarked on a sympathy camp sit-in. This follows the arrest of one of their colleagues by the St Helena Police Force for an alleged breach of bail conditions. “I spent two hours at the camp yesterday [Monday] explaining to them our position; we can’t interfere with the law.” Basil Read’s Island Director, Deon de Jager, told The Sentinel. “We can support the individual, but that’s as far as it can go.” Basil Read have also confirmed that the rumours which claimed that Thai workers had “embarked on strike action last week are incorrect.” There was a meeting with 28 Thai workers from the Building Division, however this, Basil Read said, was “part of the normal communication process with the workforce.” The Sentinel tried to speak to those involved in the sit-in to ask them what their motives were and what they hoped to achieve, however no one we spoke to was willing or able to put us through to the workers. Basil Read were, however, keen to highlight that this was not a strike action as has been reported elsewhere. Basil Read’s Island Director, Deon de Jager 22 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD Accredited Food Safety Management Trainer – On Island 25th February to 29th May 2015 Susan White the accredited food safety management trainer will be on Island again from 25 th February to 29th May 2015. Susan will be supporƟng the current businesses that are taking part in the Food Safety Management Programme to implement a Food Safety RaƟng Scheme for St Helena. This will enable parƟcipants to demonstrate to tourists and locals their commitment to food safety. We would like to hear from you, if you are a food business of any kind and would like to be part of the Food Safety Management Programme. This is an innovaƟve and pracƟcal approach to food safety, using the Food Standards Agency Safer Food BeƩer Business system to put wriƩen food safety management procedures in place that comply with UK food regulaƟons. This will provide customers with confidence in your establishment, providing extra business and repeat customers. This system will also support your business if you ever have to defend your food safety pracƟces. An informaƟon session will be held at the St Helena Hospitality Up-skilling facility, No 2 Main Street on Friday 27th February 2015 at 4:00pm If you would like to book a space or find out more informaƟon please contact the St Helena Hospitality Up-skilling facility, on Tel: 22110 The Economic Development Group | Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: info@esh.co.sh PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY MECHANIC Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Mechanic in the Transport Section of the Environment & Natural Resources Directorate. The main duties of the post include: Ensure that vehicles and heavy plant equipment are maintained in a safe operational condition; Carry out vehicle inspections and diagnostic problem solving; Carrying out advanced maintenance and repairs to the government fleet of vehicles and heavy plant equipment, i.e. dismantling and reassembling engines and transmissions; Ensure that government fleet of vehicles and heavy plant equipment are inspected and prepared for annual MOT’s and where necessary, remedy any faults appropriately; Applicants should ideally have a Motor Mechanics certificate (or equivalent qualification) plus at least 3 years practical experience and a valid driving licence. Salary for the post is in Grade B4 commencing at £7,523 per annum. For further details on the duties of the post or an informal chat, please contact the Senior Transport Manager, Nicholas George or the Foreman Mechanic, Theodore Fowler on telephone No. 23643 or 23065. Application forms and Job Profiles are available from the Receptionist either at Essex House or the Government Garage. Completed application forms should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager, ENRD, Essex House or e-mail karen-thomas@enrd.gov.sh by no later than 3:00 pm 6 February 2015 Mr Nicholas George Senior Transport Manager 27 January 2015 THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 23 SCHOOL PAGE Prince Andrew School Page Contribution, PAS Sixth Form Candy Cane Appeal E very year at Christmas time, the 6th form students at Prince Andrew organise a charity appeal. Last year, money was raised to help victims of typhoon Haiyan disaster in the Philippines. This year the decision was made to help the island’s elderly. Students, Kyle Francis and Chrystabel Greentree, volunteered to organise this worthwhile fund-raiser. They constructed a large hollow candy cane out of plastic bottles and chicken wire, covered it in paper and painted it red and white. Their intention was to fill it with loose change. In the final week of term, the students began their appeal. As the week progressed, the candy cane filled and became almost too heavy for one person to lift, with donations coming in from students, staff and the wider community. By the end of the week, this appeal had raised £121 for those in need in our community. In a special assembly, Kyle and Chrystabel presented the cheque to Father Dale Bowers, chairman of ‘The Vulnerable Families Fund’ who will distribute the money to those who are most in need. Years 12 & 13 students would like to thank all those who generously donated towards this year’s appeal. Sixth Form Safety First ‘News and Views’ The Prince Andrew School Radio ‘News and Views’ re-started again this week including an interview with Mr Bryan Germany our newly appointed Science Advisor, Carine Young, one of the coordinators of the very successful ‘Fashion Show’ and an interview with Chrystabel Greentree who shared her experience spent time on work experience on the RMS St Helena. Scott George provided some news on events and read his winning tudents from Years 12 & 13 worked to make the island a safer poem that he and a number of students produced to celebrate the 100th place as they undertook two training courses in their summer holi- anniversary of the Christmas Truce of 1914. days. The first was a Fire Safety training course, held by St Helena’s Fire & Rescue Service. This involved students learning about fire Forthcoming Events at Prince Andrew School: prevention, what to do when a fire is discovered and appropriate extinguishing techniques. They also had the daunting experience of Tuesday 9 February: escaping from a smoke-filled room. The second course was Emer- Year 11, 12 & 13 Parent Consultation Evening – 7pm – 9pm. gency First Response, under the guidance of Mr Anthony Thomas. It is vital that parents/carers and the students attend this consultation Here students and their tutors learned CPR techniques, how to man- evening. Prior to the start of the evening there will be a short presentation age serious bleeding, shock, spinal injuries and assist a choking on how parents can assist their child during the examination period. person. Student, Chrystabel Greentree, said, “Not only were these courses enjoyable, they have given us skills that, if necessary, we Monday 16 February: can take into our school, the world of work and the wider communi- Year 9 Options Evening – 7pm – 9pm. ty.” Headteacher, Mr Paul Starkie, commented: ‘this is an excellent This is a crucial meeting for all parents/carers of year 9 students. Students opportunity for our young people to develop important life-saving must also attend. The evening will start with a presentation on the options skills’. Prince Andrew School would like to thank the instructors process for GCSE, Vocational and Distance Learning courses. This will be for their valuable input and Mrs Angie Benjamin for her help in followed by the opportunity to meet with teachers to discuss the various organising the courses. courses. S 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL CHURCH NOTICES FaithMatters Father John Lloyd Hughes Back to the future of Faith Thought for the day St Helena 2015 Christmas seems to have gone all too quickly for most of us anyway, Children are about to return to school, street decorations have been taken down, nativity scenes have been dismantled and almost without being noticed, the Churches Seasonal observances move onward for another year at least, even the three wise men from the east seem further away than ever, these same three men or kings or even 'Magi' on which the mercy of the Redeemer calls us also, from the darkness of unbelief, to the light and knowledge of the true faith. Anglicanism sometimes much maligned has always had its roots firmly established on the basis of Scripture, Tradition and Reason, this formulated in the 16th Century by the writer and theologian Richard Hooker, his legacy of justification by faith, remains for us today as an important DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Sunday 1 February Candelmas 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Cathedral 3.30 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Peter Thursday 5 February 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, Arabia Sunday 8 February Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral 9.30 a.m. Eucharist, St Martin 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St Helena & The Cross 5.30 p.m. Choral Evensong, Cathedral The Parish of St James Sunday 1 February Candlemas 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James 3.30 p.m. Eucharist, St Michael Wednesday 4 February 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James Thursday 5 February 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with Healing, St John Sunday 8 February Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St John 7.00 p.m. Evensong, St James Parish of St Matthew Sunday 1 February Candlemas 7.00 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Matthew Tuesday 3 February 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mark Sunday 8 February Fifth Sunday Ordinary Time 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St Mark BAPTIST NOTICES Saturday 31 January Prayer meeting, 7:00 am, Sandy Bay Chapel Open Air Outreach Service, 7:00 pm, The Bridge, Jamestown Sunday 1 February Church Services: Family Worship Services: 8:45 am, Sandy Bay Chapel signpost back to the future of faith. An interesting question is that, if you were going to announce the arrival of someone really important how would you do it? Of course this in the context of the churches observance of Christ's Baptism which slips under the radar of most in society. I suppose the announcement would have to be handled by a government spin doctor, eligible to make the arrangements, but surely the most eminent of spin doctors would be appalled at the choosing of a river bank in somewhat of a wilderness and furthermore amidst a crowd of ordinary people who would be unable to recognise this particular VIP in their midst! But as we have discovered only recently at the events of the incarnation and to a slightly lesser degree the feast of the Epiphany, God rarely goes for the predictable grand announcement, but chooses to surprise us all in the most unexpected places. We have all heard recently about the group of humble shepherds being first on the scene at an important event a little while ago, and now we are being told by the prophet Isaiah that God's servant is crying out in 10:45 am, Head O'Wain Chapel 6:00 pm, Jamestown Chapel (Leader & Preacher: Pastor Graeme) Other activities: Sunday School,10:00am, Baptist Manse, Jamestown Prayer Meeting, 5:00 pm, Jamestown Schoolroom Tuesday 2 February Bible Study & Refreshments, 7:00pm Jamestown Schoolroom (Led by Pastor) (Note: time changed from 7:30 pm) Wednesday 3 February Bible Study, 7:30 pm, Deadwood (Led by Hazel) Home of Winnie Thomas Thursday 4 February Bible Study, 5:30 pm, Sandy Bay Chapel (Led by Pastor) Bible Study, 7:30 pm Blue Hill Community Centre (Led by Pastor) (For further information please call Pastor Graeme Beckett at 22388) Activities at the Army this weekend Sunday 1 February 2015 Jam Club at Half Tree Hollow Hall at 10am. Bring along a friend ….It’s too good to keep to yourself. Praise & Worship Service at the Half Tree Hollow Hall at 6.30pm. All are Welcome. EVERY MONDAY - MUMS & TODDLERS at 10am – Half Tree Hollow Hall. Please note there will NOT be any Mums & Toddlers when it is school holidays or if the Monday is a Public Holiday. TUESDAY Home League (Ladies Fellowship) at the Half Tree Hollow Hall at 3.30pm. EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING Prayer meeting & Bible study at the Half Tree Hollow Hall at 7.30pm. All are welcome. FRIDAY & SATURDAY FROM 10AM TO 1PM ‘REVIVE’ THRIFT SHOP & CAFÉ OPEN. There is always a warm welcome for you at the wilderness. If we read further into the scriptures we are taken to a pivotal moment when people standing near by seem to grasp the implications of God's unexpected presence in their midst. The unkempt figure dressed in camel hair and eating locusts of John the Baptist also seems to have been confused at Jesus presenting himself to him for Baptism, thus confounding his idea of his mission and his future relationship of the 'Coming one'. John the Baptist very quickly mentions to all and sundry his unworthiness and uses the metaphor of dusty sandals to make his point, but is assured that this must take place so that all righteousness must take its course. Then it happens, a figure emerges from the waters of baptism Jesus the Christ, Heaven and earth are suddenly presented to each other again, Wind becomes Spirit, Spirit becomes Dove, every section of the Orchestra takes up the theme, and over it all is heard a solo voice, My Son, My Beloved, My Delight. God saw it was good and gives us as Christians the commission to go, and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. What does He see now at the start of this new year? Where are the signs of new creation? Where are the dark formless voids that still await the mighty rushing wind? Let us pray: 'Lord Jesus, may your light shine upon our way and lead us back to a successful future of faith, as it once guided your steps through the waters of Baptism, may we too be led into your presence to worship you, The Child of Mary, The Word of the Father, The King of the Nations, The Saviour of Humankind, to whom be glory forever' Amen. the Salvation Army. If you would like to know more about The Salvation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Coral Yon on telephone nos 2703/4358. Take care and God bless. BAHA’I FAITH www.sthelenabahai.org BAHA’I CENTRE Gumwoods DEVOTIONAL MEETING THURSDAY EVENINGS at 8pm. ALL ARE WELCOME For info. Telephone 24525 Fighting and the employment of force, even for the right cause, will not bring about good results--------. Hearts must be changed. Abdu’l-Baha Seventh Day Adventist Saturday 31 January 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service 2:00- 3:00pm - Family Time Wednesday 4 February 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND Further contact: Paul Millin, Tel: 22267 THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 25 NOTICE BOARD Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc has a Vacancy for a Cattle Assistant Within the pasture land at Woody Ridge, Levelwood Job Purpose: Salary will start at £5,532 per annum (£106.40 per week), depending on qualifications and experience. To assist with the duties involved in the cattle operations for the production of beef by agreed measures of standard delegated by the Supervisor or Charge-hand. Solomons offer an attractive benefits package which includes, free home-to-duty transport, a Pension Scheme, Annual, Sick, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Training & Further Education Incentives, Discount on Purchases and much more Duties will include: For further information, please contact Arthur Williams, Livestock Manger on telephone number 24461or via email address: solomons.livestock@helanta.co.sh • To undertake maintenance and repairs • To assist with routine treatments and sick animals during outside of normal working hours Application forms may be collected from Solomons Reception Desk, in the Main Office Building, Jamestown and should be completed and returned to the Human Resources Manager, Solomons Office, Jamestown, by • To cut thorn and other fodder crops for feeding cattle • To clear land both manually and chemically • To carry out general cleaning 9 February 2015 • To check the health of each animal each day and report sickness to farm management • To ensure health and safety requirements are met Special Conditions: Web: www.solomons-sthelena.com Out of hours work as and when required Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc has a vacancy for a Trainee Insurance Underwriter St Helena Insurance Cell Captive Salary will start at £6,120 per annum (£510.00 per month) depending on qualifications and experience. This is an exciting and responsible position; ideally suited to individuals who have an interest in the Insurance field and have the potential to be trained and developed to aspire to an Underwriter role. The successful applicant may be required to undergo training in the Insurance Office, to learn the day-to-day operations of the department, providing an effective and efficient service to both internal and external customers. Solomons offers an attractive benefits package which includes, free home-to-duty transport, a Pension Scheme, Annual, Sick, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Training & Further Education Incentives and much more. For further information, please contact Mr Mervyn Henry, Insurance Underwriter on telephone number 2380 or via email address: mervynh@solomons.co.sh Application forms may be collected from Solomons Reception Desk, in their Main Office Building, Jamestown and should be completed and returned to the Human Resources Manager, Solomons Office, Jamestown, by 30 Applicants should have a good academic background; be in possession of at least GCSE English and Maths, Grade C or above, and must be Computer Literate. 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Dover 7 £473.05 All prices shown are inclusive of Customs Duties and Freight allowing you to collect your order from the Special Order Centre when it arrives. Union 7 £650.05 A 50% deposit is required on placement of your order. £708.50 Glenwood £831.90 £450.50 £566.85 Defy Wondercook Dover 6 Moderna THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 27 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Expecting the Unexpected New Planner Brought in to Prepare for Disasters August Graham, SAMS I an Johnson, St Helena’s new Emergency Planning Manager, arrived on island on 11 January to take over from Alistair Smith who departed just before Christmas. Mr Smith’s time here culminated in the staging of the Major Incident Exercise on 17 December last year. Mr Johnson has come to the island to build on Mr Smith’s successes and hopes to host further exercises to test the capabilities of the emergency services and other relevant parties. He thinks his previous role, where he spent seven years as a civil contingency officer in Cumbria, UK, will help him in his new employment. His last job included responsibility for three ports, a high-speed rail link and two airports. Using this experience Mr Johnson said he believes St Helena is ready for an airport and that there are no “major problems” with having air access to the island. He says that they will deal with accreditation as they go forward to ensure that the airport opens on time. Another, smaller, training exercise is planned for March to follow on from the Major Incident Exercise (MIE). Mr Johnson could not reveal to The Sentinel what this would entail because it is still in the planning phase. He could, however, confirm that this would differ from December’s event in that it would be Outpatient Clinics The public will be aware that outpatient clinics in the outlying districts have been temporarily out of operation due to staff shortages at the Hospital, and in the immediate term these clinics will remain closed. Taking into account the problems these closures have created for some patients - those having to travel to Jamestown to see the doctor - from Tuesday 3 February 2015, the Hospital will be offering a free bus service to people who have an appointment in Jamestown on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. These patients will be transported to the Jamestown outpatient department. SHG Advert, 27 January 2015 Bus times for patients in the country are as follows: Levelwood - Tuesdays A bus will collect persons in Levelwood, leaving at 9am from the Flag and then stopping at Silver Hill Shop, Levelwood School, Woody Ridge, Alarm Hill, and Wells, going on to Jamestown by 10am. Longwood - Tuesdays A bus will leave Longwood Green at 10.30am, stopping at Longwood Gate, Longwood Clinic, Hutts Gate, the Alarm Forest Police Post, going on to Jamestown by 11am. The bus will leave Jamestown at 11am to take Levelwood patients back to their area, before returning to the Hospital to collect Longwood New Emergency Planning Manager, Ian Johnson a, “slow walk-through of an incident,” which he hopes everyone will learn from. He wished to thank those who had taken part in the MIE last year and hoped that some of them may be available for such events in future. Mr Johnson is here on a two-year contract and will oversee emergency planning on St Helena while the island is dealing with the opening of the airport. patients. Sandy Bay, St Paul’s and Half Tree Hollow (HTH) - Thursdays For patients who attend the HTH Clinic, a bus will leave Sandy Bay Chapel at 9am, stopping at Bamboo Hedge, Milestone, Sandy Bay Community Centre, White Gate, Rosemary Plain, Cleughs Plain, and New Ground - going on to Jamestown by 10am. The bus will then return to Red Hill, departing at 10.30am and stopping at Half Way, White Wall, HTH Clinic and HTH Community Centre on the way into Jamestown. It will then return patients to Sandy Bay and St Paul’s, before returning the HTH patients. This arrangement will continue until the outlying clinics resume normal operation. The public is thanked in advance for their continued understanding and cooperation. New Chairman of the Public Health Committee and Member of Executive Council Selected Richard Wallis & Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS Legislative Council met formally on Friday 23 January in the Court Newly elected Executive Council Member, Derek Thomas House starting at 10am to elect a Chairman of the Public Health Committee and Member of Executive Council. This was to fill the vacant positions caused by Mr Ian Rummery’s resignation from Legislative Council on 8 January and a resulting By-election is due to take place on Wednesday 4 March. The Hon Derek Thomas was selected to represent the people of St Helena on the Executive Council and to be Chairman of the Public Health Committee. Councillor Corinda Essex proposed Councillor Thomas for both the Public Health Chairman and Member of Executive Council positions and Councillor Brian Isaac seconded both proposals. There were no other nominations and Mr Thomas was duly elected. An audible vote was taken and no one voted against Mr Thomas although not all of the elected members actually spoke. Mr Thomas said the positions are, “very high profile” and that he was aware of the many challenges facing Public Health. “I will give full commitment and make a valuable contribution.” He also said he will give his full support as an Executive Council Member. The Writ of Election, which will state the last day and time for receiving nominations for the election of a new Member of Legislative Council, will be will be issued during the week beginning 2 February 2015. 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Latest News, Notices, Adverts and Conversation from St Helena, 24/7, streaming from: www.sams.sh 18:00 hrs Walvis Bay Ascension Island All Leisure Group Plc To be confirmed Depart: From: To: Charterers: Currency: The Economic Development Group | Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: info@esh.co.sh Christina Stroud, Tourism Officer, Tourist Office, Canister, Tel: +290 22518 Email: christina.stroud@tourism.co.sh For further information please contact: Stakeholders are invited to join us to discuss the arrival of the MV Voyager on Thursday 5th February at 4:30 pm at the Canister. www.sams.sh We are also looking for First Aiders to assist on the day at £4.00 per hour. We would like to have First Aiders at the following points: Two Gun Saddle, Napoleon’s Tomb, Longwood, SƟtches Ridge, PlantaƟon House and the top of Jacob’s Ladder. There will be a local market set up in front of the New Horizons Youth Centre. If you would like to book a space please contact Julia Benjamin on telephone 22110 Local businesses; this is your opportunity to provide your services and showcase your wares on Sunday 8th February 2015. Please note that the actual number of passengers and crew on board will be confirmed nearer the arrival date. Maximum Capacity : 586 passengers and 214 crew 08:00 hrs Arrive: Sunday 8th Febr ar 2015 MV Voyager 28 Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL NOTICE BOARD THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 29 SENTINEL SPORT Serve, Dig, Volley, Spike Liam Yon, SAMS Women’s Sports Association Volleyball Starting This Weekend Sinead Green in action in O n Sunday will be the start of the WSA’s last year’s volleyball season volleyball competition in the main hall of PAS. “Every year the WSA put on a volleyball competition for ladies aged 15 years and over,” said WSA Chairperson, Sinead Green, “we do a league and we also do a knockout tournament as well.” Volleyball season is a regular feature in the WSA calendar although in recent years the number of women taking part has gradually decreased. “Until being chairperson and helping out with everything,” said Sinead, “you don’t realise how much help and response you need from women,” for the league to be successful. As with most sports, volleyball has many benefits both mentally and physically. “It is a great way to keep fit,” said Sinead, “plus it is fun, you get to mix with women and it can be made into a family day as well.” Last year there were only four teams taking part and it is hoped there will be more interest this year. The WSA held a captain’s meeting last Tuesday, 27 January, to finalise the details of the tournament. The fixtures for this week can be found on page 31. Open for evening meals on Friday 30th O January at 5:30pm MENU T-bone steak, chips & salad £8.00 T-b BBQ pork ribs, chips & salad £4.00 Meeting Room for Hire Media Centre T: 22727 E: news@sams.sh Castle Gardens Club special (Toasted bread with Ham, cheese, egg, bacon & salad) £3.80 Lasagne, Chips & salad £4.00 Battered chicken & salad in homemade tortilla wrap£2.50 BBQ chicken, chips & salad £4.00 Ocean Wave Café Special Burger (Burger, Cheese, Egg, Bacon & Sausage) £3.70 Cheese burger £2.20 Bacon burger £2.70 Hawaiian burger £2.50 Chips£1.50 Dessert –Waffles served with ice-cream or whipped cream Call us on 22592 to place an order or just show up on the night. Takeaway or sit-in. Also please be advised that the cafe will not be open on Sunday evenings until further notice. Ideal for meetings, training, interviews etc. Seats 10. Bright, spacious and private. Half or full day rates. 30 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL SENTINEL SPORT PREPARING FOR JERSEY SHOOTING NEWS Football: Branislav Ivanovic’s extra-time winner sent Chelsea into the Capital One Cup final at Wembley after a thrilling semi-final second leg against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Ivanovic headed home three minutes into extra time to settle an enthralling encounter in which Liverpool made a full contribution but paid the price for missed opportunities. Chelsea were favourites after a 1-1 draw at Anfield in the first leg - but Liverpool were true to the word of manager Brendan Rodgers and played without fear, seeking their first trophy since winning the competition in 2012. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, who missed Ivanovic’s decisive goal as he was in a heated debate with fourth official Phil Dowd, showed how much another trip to Wembley meant to him by celebrating wildly with his staff at the final whistle. Boxing: Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather exchanged phone numbers at a US basketball game as they met in person for the first time. A long-awaited welterweight fight between the two has long been talked about, but a deal has yet to be agreed. Filipino Pacquiao, 36, is the WBO belt holder, while American Mayweather, 37, is the WBC and WBA champion. “He gave his number to me and said we will communicate with each other,” Pacquiao said at the Miami Heat game. Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion, and Mayweather, who has been world champion at five weights, are considered the best fighters of their generation. Tennis: Four-time champion Novak Djokovic dismantled the big serving of Milos Raonic to reach the Australian Open semi-finals. The world number one needed just one hour and 55 minutes to beat eighth seed Raonic 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 6-2. Djokovic, 27, is through to his 25th Grand Slam semi-final as he chases an eighth major title. He will next face defending champion Stan Wawrinka for the third year running in Melbourne. “I take a lot of confidence,” said Djokovic. “I try to carry that in every next match, next challenge. Obviously I’m going to play Stan, who is the defending champion here. “We played five-set matches in 2013 and 2014 Australian Open. I’m going to be ready for a fight. But knowing that I have raised the level of performance tonight, and probably playing the best match of the tournament so far is affecting my confidence in a positive way. “Hopefully I can carry that into next one.” All stories from bbc.co.uk/sport Ication, t’s been a busy week for shooting with dedicommitment, and a great intensity of enthusiasm displayed by our five young determined athletes. Last Thursday, 22 January, at the Jamestown Rifle Club, a competition was held in preparation for the up-coming island games in Jersey 2015. The format of this activity was to practice and follow the guidelines set out in the international shooting rifle rules. Two details, 40 shots (each with 20 shots), with unlimited sighters shot in 20 minutes allowing all five shooters to finish in natural daylight time. Range procedures were given by the instructor with help under the watchful eyes of the range officers Patrick Young and Colin Knipe. The first and second details started with Chelsea Benjamin and Kayleigh Harris, the third and fourth details were Madolyn Andrews, Jodie Constantine and Jordie Andrews. The competition went smoothly without any problems or delays all within good finishing times, good willingness and pleasant attitude displayed by everyone. The finishing scores in order were Chelsea Benjamin 394.12, Madolyn Andrews 392.13, Jodie Constantine 381.10, Kayleigh Harris 377.6 and Jordie Andrews 372.4. Thanks to the support of NASAS Vice Chair, Mr Larry Thomas, for his input, and also to our visitors. Four of our young shooters were back in prac- Pat Henry, Chairman JTRC tice on 50m range at High Knoll on Saturday 24 January at 10am. Taking advantage of the weather and putting in some training time all in high spirit and with determination. Three cards each with 60 scoring shots and unlimited sighters. Madolyn finished with 189, 188, and 183 (total 560), Chelsea 191, 185, and 183 (total 559), Kayleigh 171, 177, and 174 (total 522). Jodie made a great effort and arrived late after her optician appointment and manage to finish two cards with 173 and 184 (total 357). Well done all for a great morning in the aggressive sunshine. On 26 January we had another exciting club night. Ten shooters came to the club on a warm night with plenty of water and ammunition consumed. There were some bad and some not so bad scores shot, with everyone fighting to shoot the best for the top spot. Shooting on BM 2510/89 cards: Madolyn 197.3 and 98.3, Richard Wallis 94.1, Jordie Andrews 93.1 and 98.2, Jodie Constantine 94.4 and 91, Chelsea 194.4, Pat Henry 92 and 92.1, Patrick Young 92. On the six-ring cards the highest scores were Colin Knipe 96.5 and Richard Wallis 99.6 and 96.5. Well done girls and boys for another exciting entertaining night. Please note our club night will revert back to Tuesday night starting next week, 3 February. A pasta meal will be available to enjoy made by Mrs Pamela Young. Until then stay safe and spare a warm thought for others. Have a good weekend. THE SENTINEL | Thursday 29 January 2015 www.sams.sh 31 SENTINEL SPORT Allstars’ Jordan Yon ends Dax Richards time at the crease as he walks away with the top score of the day on 66 runs CRICKET RESULTS Saturday 24 January 2015 HTH Dolphins Sandy Bay Pirates 337/7 73 Darnie Kleinham, 97 Ian Williams, 30 Cody Thomas 4/18 (3) Ronan Legg 3/76 (6) Darnie Kleinham 3, Tris Moyce 2, Deon De Jager 1 Levelwood Rebels J/Town Barracudas 123 126/1 Aiden Leo, 50 Andrew Yon, 60* Brendan Leo 1/26 (7) Jason George 4/41 (7) Andrew Yon 3, Jason George 2, Carlyn Yon 1 Sunday 25 January 2015 Jamestown Zodiacs Levelwood Allstars 175 176/5 Dax Richards, 66 Ross Henry 54 Dax Richards 3/43 (5.3) Jordan Yon 3/23 (5.1) Dax Richards 3, Ross Henry 2, Jordan Yon 1 CRICKET FIXTURES Saturday 31 January 2015 - 8.45am Jamestown Zodiacs v HTH Dolphins 1.15pm Western B Warriors v Sandy Bay Pirates Organiser: Levelwood Rebels Sunday 1 February 2015 - 8.45am St Matthews Lions v St Pauls B 1.15pm Jamestown Barracudas v Western A Mustangs Organiser: Levelwood Allstars GOLF NEWS St Helena Golf Club Report Week ending 25 January 2015 Contributed by Lawson Henry VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE FIXTURES SUNDAY 1st February 2015 Round 1, Game 1 1.45pm Thundercats vs Volley Diggers 2.30pm Serve-ivors vs Hoppers Organiser: Serve-ivors NOTE: In order to play all players must be paid members of WSA and team registration fee fully paid. Two competitions were played over the weekend as scheduled. On Saturday, 24 January, in perfect weather conditions, 14 players took part in the 18 hole bogey. The hot and dry weather are making playing conditions quite difficult, but this did not deter the players and in the top spot was Andy Parkinson who came in all square. Taking the runnerup place on minus 1 was Brian (Billy J) Fowler after beating Larry Legg, Gavin Crowie, Bobby Crowie and Lawson Henry on the count back. Two players holed out in two to share the ball pool, they were David Breed on the 7th and Larry Legg on the 16th. On Sunday, 25 January, we had 25 players take part in the monthly medal sponsored by Basil Read. Despite the hot and humid conditions there were still some good scores. Worthy of mention are Sonia Niemand on 69, Helena Stevens, Ray Yon and Arthur Francis on 68. Two players, Gerald (Whistler) George and Larry Legg, both had 67 which is one under par. Larry took the top spot after beating Gerald on the count back. No one holed out in two to claim the ball pool. Congratulations to the winners and our thanks to the sponsors Basil Read. Competitions for next weekend are: On Saturday there will be an 18 hole modified Stableford and on Sunday will be a Two Team Texas Scramble (Stableford) choose your own partner. Please sign list on the club noticeboard. Have a good week, stay safe, and keep swinging! Gerald “Whistler” George took the runner up spot on Sunday after a count back 32 www.sams.sh Thursday 29 January 2015 | THE SENTINEL SPORTS ARENA ALLSTARS ALL GOOD Allstars’ Stefan Leo and Shavon Leo feilding whilst Zodiacs’ batsmen try to rack up some runs Levelwood Allstars shine and walk away deserved victors against the Jamestown Zodiacs on Sunday Zodiacs’ batsmen Leon facing a ball from Allstars’ Ross Henry as fellow batsmen Dax Richards looks on ALL THE WEEKENDS CRICKET RESULTS INSIDE