Sentinel 30 April 2015 - South Atlantic Media Services

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THE
SENTINEL
South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd.
Vol. 4, Issue 6 - Price: £1
“serving St Helena and her community worldwide”
www.sams.sh
Thursday 30 April 2015
Living on the Edge
Meet the Rock Guards
see pages 14 & 15 for full lifestyle and culture
St Pauls Primary
School Science
page 3
Fair
GOVERNMENT ACQUITTED
Claims by Social Workers Against SHG Rubbished in
Newly-Released Court Document August Graham, SAMS
In a historic first for St Helena two Supreme Court
judgements were published last Friday. The motivation
of the courts for releasing the documents is quite clear
as one casts light on rumours about Tamara Capes and
doubt on claims made against SHG by former employees Claire Gannon and Martin Warsama. The other
judgement heavily criticises the UK government for
not properly protecting the rights of St Helenian citizens.
The first case is an adoption battle for a child known
only as ‘R’. Chief Justice Charles Ekins found with
Baby R’s paternal great uncle against the foster family.
In addition he said former SHG social workers Claire
Gannon and Martin Warsama had not acted in the best
interests of the child and, “obstructed and misled the
Court.” He therefore recommended an independent
investigation be held to determine whether criminal
charges should be brought against Gannon and Wars-
ama. Following the judgement the two workers were
suspended pending an investigation.
Although this judgement was issued in March 2014, it
has been impossible to release it until now to avoid unfairly influencing any possible hearing the two former
social workers may face. Since then the investigation
has concluded finding that, “some of the actions of the
suspected persons were ill-advised, unprofessional and
showed poor judgement,” but, “there was insufficient
evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction”
(SHG, 20 Feb).
The judgement released on Friday shows Gannon and
Warsama were suspended because of their wrongdoing
in the case of Baby R and not, as they claim, because of
the allegations they made that SHG had failed to properly investigate child sexual abuse. These allegations,
which led to articles in the Daily Mail and Telegraph
newspapers, have however been taken seriously and
the Wass Inquiry is set
continued on page 4
Re-Opening of
High Knoll Fort
page 7
Tennis with the
page 32
Tortoises
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Thursday 30 April 2015 | THE SENTINEL
ST HELENA SNIPPETS
And Then There
Were Three
Kian Alexander Williams
Anne Clarke, SAMS
H
andsome baby boy Kian Alexander Williams was born to proud
family Ian and Gavie Williams and older brothers Kieran and Kyle on
24 March at 6.20pm. Tiny tot Kian weighed 4lbs and is no trouble at
all, “he is relaxed and quiet,” said mummy. Baby Kian has two older
brothers, Kieran and Kyle to look out for him, the only decision little
Kian is faced with is, whether he is going to be “a school teacher, hair
dresser or mechanic,” laughed mummy. Both parents are very pleased
with their new addition to the family, “I’m very proud of my three
boys,” said daddy. A special thank-you to midwives Rosie Mittens and
Erika Bowers and nurse Karen Joshua for the safe delivery of baby
Kian. Thanks are also extended to all of the family and friends for
their support and to all those who sent wishes, cards and gifts.
Those Who Sweat Together, Stay Together
New Horizons to hold Team Building Fridays for Island Organisations
Liam Yon, SAMS
N
ew Horizons has started a new initiative called
‘Team Building Fridays’
which aims to give island
organisations a chance to
carry out “bootcamp-like”
activities that it is intended
to build team chemistry.
The weekly event will take
place at the Leisure Park on
Fridays. “It’s an opportunity
for companies and organisations to get together and
build that team spirit,” said
Youth Leader of New Horizons, Nick Stevens.
The physical activities will
be similar to those that take
place at the New Horizons
boot camp, although the
Nick Stevens and Andy Day
choice of activities is flexat Boot Camp in March 2014
ible. “Basically, we’ll leave
it up to the company on
what type of exercises they want,” said Nick, start of, they [the team] may have to do like
“we can do the normal boot camp circuit that one hundred skips,” said Nick, “before they
we do on a Wednesday and Saturday or we can move on to the next task of flipping the tyre
fifty times.” Each task can either be done by
change it up.”
One of the exercises Nick mentioned was a, one person in a team or it can be split amongst
“Team Chipper.” He said this is where teams the team members.
will go head to head at a number of tasks. “To The slogan for the initiative is, ‘Those Who
Sweat Together, Stay Together.’ “We can see
from the boot camp how well people bond,”
said Nick. “Being part of a team helps in
everyday life; be it at work or at home. The
stronger the team, the stronger the company.”
Any interested organizations can contact New
Horizons on 22034.
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Jordanna Peters,
1st place for Key Stage 2
St Pauls Primary
School Science Fair
Thinking Outside of the Box
Anne Clarke, SAMS
Forest School’s
stall
Erin, Brandon
and Theo
A
n estimated 200-plus adults and children
walked through the gates of St Pauls Primary
School on Saturday 25 April, when the school
hosted their annual Science Fair. The school
playing field was filled with activities and
stalls from organisations such as Solomon's
and Company, Connect St Helena, National
Trust, Daryl Legg and Martin Buckley's Candy Stall, Face Painting, Donkey Rides, Kiddies Corner, Hot Food stalls, Tuck shop and
many Car Boot stalls.
A bus shuttle operated by Basil Read brought
many people to the school to enjoy the event
put on by Mr Steve Plato and the staff of St
Pauls Primary School and the Parents Teachers Association (PTA). "The day went really
well and the weather was beautiful," said Head
teacher of St Pauls Primary School, Mrs Patricia Williams, "could have been a few more
people, but we were aware that other events
were taking place on the day as well," she said.
The main event of the day was the judging of
students Science Projects. The amazing contributions made it really hard for judges to decide
on winners for the day. Molly Mcginnety took
1st place with her project for Key Stage 1 students and Jordanna Peters took 1st place for
Key Stage 2.
"The day was solely for the children," said
Mrs Williams, "it was not a money making
day," however, monies raised will go to our
PTA to buy playing equipment for the students
and hopefully some books for our Library.
Lucio George,
2nd place for
Key Stage 2
Helen Owen
with Donkey rides
Cheerleading display
Jamie-Grace
Lawrence
Kaelyn Thomas with her science project
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SENTINEL Government Acquitted
by Social Workers Against SHG
COMMENT Claims
Rubbished in Newly-Released Court Document
Jane Durnford, SAMS
A simple hello can make a customer feel welcome. A smile doesn’t hurt now and again
and saying ‘thank you’ would complete the
shoppers’ experience.
When advertising for a job, businesses always stipulate that the successful applicant
must have high level of customer service,
but does this extend to persons who are not
working directly with customers?
A recent example of this was on 17 April
when one of the largest cruise ships of the
season was due to arrive. It was announced
on the radio that there was a change in fuel
prices from 8am that Friday. I came into
town earlier that morning thinking I could
get fuel and then find a parking space, as island residents will know just how busy lower
Jamestown gets on cruise ship days.
On arrival at the fuel station, the staff were
ever so helpful but told me and other drivers
that they couldn’t issue fuel until the price
change had been made through their till from
the main office. I waited until 9am before
fuel was issued, which of course made me
late for work. There were people in the queue
who were waiting to offer a taxi service to
tourists. The delay from the office caused
disruption and this, of course had a knock
on effect to peoples’ working day. Could it
have been possible for the person or persons
responsible, for that change to start work earlier that day?
How about this for customer service? You
have been waiting in the queue with your
basket of shopping and on arrival at the
checkout, you are told by the staff member
that they are finished work and going home,
you will have to join another queue! Surely
there should be a sign put on the till to say
it’s closing, so the customer is not inconvenienced.
I attended two courses last year with my previous employer, ‘Sales and Customer Training’, apart from two, the rest of the attendees
were from the same employer. Do businesses
offer all of their staff customer service training?
Please don’t get me wrong as not all shops
and service providers on the island have poor
customer service, there are some that do promote a pleasant customer experience, but
sadly these are few in number. Unfortunately, because choice is limited on the island,
you have to use some of the poor ones.
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The start of Supreme
Court sitting late last year
August Graham, SAMS
continued from front page
to report its findings later this year.
The judgement also dealt with the actions of
the wives of the Governor and the Attorney
General. Despite their “unwise” actions the
judge found that Mrs Capes and Mrs Wastell
had not colluded to pervert the course of justice. This goes against speculation that Tamara
Capes had attempted to use her position to influence the courts.
The Chief Justice used the second judgement
to heavily criticise the British government’s
refusal to provide treatment for a severely disabled Saint woman. He said that although the
woman is a British citizen, she has not been
provided the healthcare in the UK she is entitled to. He claims it was, “shameful that [it]
is apparently difficult, if not impossible, to afford treatment to a young British citizen with
such catastrophic disabilities who is entitled to
be treated by the NHS in the UK.” Since this
judgement was released it has been reported
that the woman will now receive treatment.
The Sentinel has been unable to confirm these
reports; however Director of Health David
Jenkins said he was pleased the NHS is managing to treat a quota of St Helenians in the
UK.
THANK YOU
Ian Thomas and the family of Abigail Rose Thomas would like to say a big thank you to
all those very kind people who gave so generously in support of the Fund Raising to assist
Abigail with her medical treatment in the UK.
Special thanks to Moonbeans and Colin & Marlene You for their support, also the various
shops and organisations for the use of their facilities.
THE SUM RAISED WAS £1022.61
VACANCY
Judicial Services Assistant
The Judicial Services Section has an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to work
in their small but busy office, as a Judicial Services Assistant. The job purpose is to assist in
providing efficient and effective judicial services.
Prospective candidates should have a GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C or above or
equivalent qualifications, be proficient in IT and preferably have experience in working in an
administrative and people focused environment.
Salary for the post is at Grade A commencing at £5,106 per annum.
For further details about the post, interested persons should contact Belinda Piek, Acting Judicial Services Manager, on telephone number 22340 or e-mail: belinda.piek@sainthelena.
gov.sh.
Application forms, which are available from Corporate Human Resources and Corporate
Support, should be submitted (through Directors where applicable), to Clare O’Dean, Corporate Human Resources, The Castle or by e-mail to clare.odean@sainthelena.gov.sh, by no
later than 4pm on Monday, 11th May 2015.
Corporate Services
April 2015
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YOUR LETTERS/ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Dear Editor
Thank you St Matthew’s Lions
The day I arrived on Island in Sep 2013, I was
spotted unloading my cricket bag from a container on the wharf by Patrick Crowie. That
night I received a phone call asking me to play
cricket with the “Lions”, I was surprised &
slightly worried as they had no idea how rubbish I was at cricket.
There wasn’t really a position in the team for
an overweight 40-something with poor eyesight who struggled to see/time the ball when
batting and delivered more wides than straight
balls when bowling, so I figured out a cunning plan to keep getting selected – provide
the half time water! This helped me keep my
place in a team that was swiftly becoming one
of the most feared opponents on the island
and the “team to beat.” As you’ll be aware,
we finished the season joint top of the league
and T20 champions, with our last game in the
knockout cup being narrowly defeated by the
Dolphins with one ball to spare – a great game
to end on.
My contract as teacher at PAS finishes in July
this year, so as we were knocked out of the
cup last weekend I had to say goodbye to a
great bunch of lads with a fantastic team spirit
whose success is due to the fact that they never
give up – that, and some great cricketing talent
of course.
So thank you Lions for taking-me-in for the
last two years, despite me being as much
use on the cricket field as a chocolate teapot,
you’re a true testament to the warm and friendly welcome that I have received from Saints all
over the island. But just a warning to the other
teams on the island… now the Lions have shed
some “dead weight”, next season they should
be even more of a force to be reckoned with.
Thanks Lions, Andy Day
Dear Editor
Public toilets have been a disgrace on St Helena for years.
I do hope they keep them well maintained and
islanders take pride not to abuse them.
People judge a place by how clean their toilets
are.
One thing St Helena don’t want is people coming away saying the toilets are filthy.
Toilet cleaners are very important to keep up a
good reputation.
I was so pleased to see this week’s news.
Well done to all concerned.
I now have faith that the housekeeping for the
island is being taken seriously at last.
Joyce Johnson
Little
Sweet-Pea
Kiana Rochelle
Yon-Buckley
Anne Clarke, SAMS
B
eautiful baby girl Kiana Rochelle YonBuckley was born to proud parents Lacey
Buckley and Darren Yon on 31 March at
1.30pm. Weighing a healthy 7lb 15oz, baby
Kiana is a good girl, “apart from a few sleepless nights, everything is going smoothly,” said
mummy. Both parents are happy and proud of
their baby daughter and would like to thank all
of the staff at the General Hospital for the safe
delivery of Kiana. A warm thank-you is also
extended to all those that sent wishes, cards
and gifts.
MV Costa Deliziosa Debriefing
Unprepared for Large Passenger Numbers
Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS
T
he MV Costa Deliziosa arrived at 9am
on 17 April carrying 1,963 passengers and
908 crew members. The ship’s agent, Solomon and Company had confirmed that prebooked bus tours accounted for less than
one-third of the passengers. Tourism encouraged as many taxis as possible to offer their
services on the day.
On 23 April a debriefing meeting was attended by 20 including Tourism, Solomons,
ESH, Port Management, tour operators and
stall holders. Tourism hailed the visit, “relatively successful but the influx was more than
St Helena could cope with.” All taxis were out
of Jamestown by early morning with insufficient to meet the demand of the remaining
landing passengers. There was insufficient
control over traffic and pedestrians. Complaints of insufficient toilets including for the
disabled were noted.
Some positives were announced: Information
and Post Office desks at the sea front worked
well. The market and Longwood Green stall
holders reported a successful day. Tour signs
in French were well received. A tourist offi-
cer at Stitches Ridge minimised congestion
of buses.
Improvements were identified for future
visits: Taxi standards including customer
service, signage and standard rates need addressing. A timescale, so that taxi drivers can
return to town and offer tours in the afternoon should be agreed. A shuttle bus service
between Jamestown and Longwood, and
Jamestown and Jacobs Ladder, with a queuing system needs establishing. There is a
need for a stronger police presence at various
tourist locations from the onset of the cruise
ship arriving. Bilingual printed maps and additional tour guides would be useful.
Costa Deliziosa departed James Bay at 6pm.
The next large cruise ship visit is in December.
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NOTICE BOARD
Food Allergy Awareness Workshop
Food Allergies are a hot subject around the world at the moment for consumers as well
as hospitality and food business owner/managers.
Sue White the Food Safety Trainer who is on Island
will be running a workshop on Tuesday 19th May 2015 from 4-6pm.
Come along to the St Helena Hospitality Up-Skilling Facility and find out about food allergies and food intolerances
and what your responsibility is concerning guests who may visit your establishment.
To register to aƩend please contact the St Helena Up-Skilling Facility, No 2
Main Street on 22110 by Friday 15th May 2015.
The Economic Development Group | Head Oﬃce | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill
Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: info@esh.co.sh
Vacancy
The St. Helena
Coffee Shop
Is looking for a
motivated person to join the team
Good rates of pay
For more details contact
Vee on 22543
or Jill on 24371 after 4pm
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD
Re-Opening of an Island’s Historical Land Mark
Public Allowed Back In
D
uring a windy and chilly Saturday evening, High Knoll Fort was reopened to the
public following restoration work by Mr Brian
Leo and his team.
Governor Mark Capes, Councillor Lawson
Henry and President of the National Trust
Ethel Yon gave speeches welcoming everyone
back to the fort.
Governor Capes said in his speech that “High
Knoll Fort is not just a land mark, it’s a strong
symbol of our past and a precious part of our
built heritage,” he also went on to say that the,
“event is about giving this valuable structure
back to the community under the safe management of the National Trust.” His Excellency
also thanked everyone who made the reopening possible.
Jane Durnford, SAMS
President Ethel Yon said in her speech that the,
“Trust is working closely with SHG and ESH
to begin managing a number of sites around
the island not just High Knoll Fort, but Lemon
Valley and Mundens.”
The Sentinel spoke to Beverly Yon and Cynthia Bennett on the night on what they thought
of the reopening of the Fort. Ms Yon said it
is, “wonderful and reminds me of days gone
by, when we use to come for picnics and Sundays out.” Mrs Bennett said she is, “absolutely
thrilled that it is opened again. We use to spend
many a day in our childhood up here, and use
to come up here every Sunday and is one of
my favourite place to come.”
Councillor Gavin Ellick had also spent time
at the fort as a young person, sightseeing as
the views are amazing and it’s a good spot for
EXCO REPORT – TUESDAY 28 APRIL 2015
Executive Council met today, Tuesday 28 April 2015, with two items on the Open Agenda.
The Acting Governor welcomed the Honourable Cyril George to the meeting as a temporary Member of Executive Council, in the absence of the Honourable Derek Thomas who
is currently on overseas business.
The first item was to seek approval for an amendment to the Water Regulations to create
an offence where a person fails to comply with water restrictions imposed by the Utilities
Provider in the event of a water shortage. This was approved by Executive Council.
For the second item, Executive Council approved the Coroners (Allowances, Fees and Expenses) and the Coroners (Investigations) Regulations, which will become effective from
1 May 2015.
It was noted that the Honourable Wilson Duncan and the Honourable Mrs Pamela Ward
Pearce will depart the Island on Monday, 11 May 2015. The Honourable Duncan will be
attending the CPA 45th British Islands and Mediterranean Regional Conference in Cyprus
and the Honourable Mrs Ward Pearce will be attending the Caribbean Regional Seminar in
Managua, Nicaragua, which is being organised and funded by the United Nations. Members wished them both a successful conference.
ExCo
28 April 2015
Beverly Yon, Ethel Yon and Cynthia Bennett
stargazing, he said that, “back in the day there
used to be concerts, plays and twenty four hour
events.” He also felt that the National Trust
should play a bigger role and monitor the fort.
Mikes Munchies and Amphibians bar provided refreshments into the night to those who
braved the weather.
ST HELENA
MAGISTRATES’ COURT
24TH APRIL 2015
PHILEMON MADAL MATHEBULA
(37) of Bradleys Camp had pleaded guilty
to assault. Sentence had been adjourned for
a Pre-Sentence Report. This offence was aggravated by involving repeated blows to the
head of the female victim, in what was otherwise a sustained assault. Despite the serious
nature of the assault, the absence of any previous convictions exceptionally allowed the
court to dispose of the matter by way of a significant financial penalty. Mr Mathebula was
therefore fined £560.00 with costs of £15.00.
Weekly Weather
Week ending 26 April 2015
Provided by the Met Office, Bottom Woods
Max Temp
Min Temp
Total Rainfall
Mean Temp
Total Sunshine
23.5C
18.7C
Trace
20.3 C
36.8 hrs
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NOTICE BOARD
VACANCIES FOR
PRISON OFFICER (SPECIAL POLICE CONSTABLES)
POLICE DIRECTORATE
The St Helena Police Directorate has vacancies for Prison Officers (Special Police Constables) to work within its HM Prison Service.
Reporting to the Senior Prison Officer to mentor, Prison Officers will assess, counsel and advise prisoners, whilst ensuring they have
access to professional help if required, which includes the compilation of timely prisoner reviews and reports. The successful applicants
will be responsible for the overall safety, security and care of prisoners in their charge – by carrying out the role of shift supervisors and
managing specific areas of operations within the prison.
Applicants should be 18 years of age or over, self motivated and an effective team player. They must be able to demonstrate the ability to
manage people and operations whilst remaining calm under pressure and working in a highly ordered and structured environment.
Hours of work are on a shift basis but may be varied to suit the exigencies of the Prison Service. Free uniform and equipment will be
provided.
Salary for this post is in Grade C.1 commencing at £8,382 per annum, however the successful applicants may be required to serve initially
in the training grade, if the full job requirements are not met.
For further details and a full job description interested persons are invited to contact Mr. Nicholas Crowie, Acting Prison Manager, on
telephone number 22541 (or email nicholas.crowie@police.gov.sh
Application forms, available from Corporate HR and the Police Directorate (Ogborn House or Police Headquarters), should be completed
and submitted through Directors where applicable, to Jacqueline Robinson, Administration Officer at Ogborn House (or email administration.officer@police.gov.sh) by no later than 4pm on Friday 8 May 2015.
Trevor Botting
Director of Police
April 22, 2015
APPLICATION FOR
DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION
TIP OF THE WEEK…
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been received
in respect of the following proposal:
1. Proposed change of use and new build hotel development to 1, 2
and 3 Main Street and adjoining land, 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 application should make them in writing within 28 days to the Chief
Planning Officer, Land Development Control Authority, Essex
House, Main Street, Jamestown.
Clean your light fittings
and lampshades. This may
give you more light so you
can use fewer fittings. Use
lower wattage of light
bulbs where possible or
low energy bulbs.
Alfred V Isaac
Planning Officer
Email: alfred-isaac@enrd.gov.sh
DATED THIS 30th DAY OF APRIL 2015
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
The Blue Lantern
“A Long Hard Road”
Richard Wallis, SAMS
Private residents lounge
The Blue Lantern Hotel is the newest and
most modern offering to island visitors when
they make their choices on where to stay.
The hotel opened on the 10 March and offers
guests eight clean and tidy rooms with en suite
showers. The six double and two twin rooms
are decorated with good modern furniture and
also access to a full bathroom.
The next phase of the business is the official
opening, on Friday 1 May, of the restaurant.
The grand opening of the restaurant will be attended by invited guests and on Saturday will
be open to the public for bookings. Locally
trained young chef Marissa Thomas will be
joined in the kitchen by, returning Saint, chef
Darrin Yon who has over 18 years of experience in the UK.
Although the restaurant will start with a restricted menu it is planed that it will grow
into a steakhouse and offer quality steaks and
Large welcoming
breakfast room
Modern furniture in comfortable rooms
mixed grills with a selection of prime imported meats. Owners of the Blue Lantern, Reg
Yon and his son Keith, said: “We would like
to provide a good service with good value for
money.”
The new hotel has only been open for less than
two months but already is proving popular
with visitors as it is currently running at 80-
100% occupancy. Bookings are now coming
in months in advance and the feedback from
guests has been good. “I expected it to take
off [...] but it’s been far better than what I
thought,” said Reg. Both Reg and Keith agreed
that competition in the accommodation market
breeds quality, “competition is healthy,” believes Keith.
The Blue Lantern has been Reg’s dream for
ten years and has finally come to fruition. “It’s
been a journey,” Reg explained. From negotiating the purchase of the property from SHG
to stripping the building back to the barebones,
labour and staffing issues, to health scares that
Reg has endured he describes the journey as,
“A long hard road.”
With the hotel operational and the restaurant
opening imminent; Reg is very happy with
their efforts, “to me it’s a dream come true,”
he said. As with any good developers Reg and
Keith are already working on plans to increase
their accommodation offering by a further two
or four room.
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NOTICE BOARD
Job Vacancy – Store Keeper (Water)
Based at Red Hill Water Treatment Works, the store keeper is responsible for the day to day running of the
water stores.
Specific duties include: collection, checking and accepting of orders into stock and storing securely;
issuing stock to internal and external customers; maintaining accurate computerised records of stock in
and out; physical checks and counts as required; moving stock between CSH locations.
The successful applicant will be computer literate, well organised and able to stay calm during busy periods.
Computer literacy, physical fitness and a Licence to drive Land Rover and tipper truck are essential. Previous
experience of stores operation is preferred but training can be given for the right candidate.
For a full job description and application form, please contact Brenda Stevens at Seales Corner, Jamestown, St
Helena, STHL 1ZZ. Telephone (290) 22255 or e-mail brenda.stevens@connect.co.sh
Closing date 5 May 2015
Sea Rescue Service – Vacancy for Crew
The St Helena Sea Rescue Service is being developed and enhanced. Working as part of the Police Directorate the Sea Rescue Service is
led by the Sea Rescue Manager.
Due to the developments within the service, vacancies now exist for a number of roles, both as full time employees and auxiliaries.
Sea Rescue Service – Crew
Working to the Deputy Sea Rescue Manager, the main roles will be
1. Carry out directions from the Officer in Charge when at sea rescue incidents ensuring work is carried out within the standard operating
procedures.
2. To achieve and maintain a good standard of physical fitness, capability and skills through participation in the appropriate training programme. To contribute to the training of auxiliary coxswains and crew.
3. Ensuring that standards are maintained and that the service is in line with the Police Directorate’s Values and Code of Ethics.
4. Support the wider Police Directorate through deployment when required, as a Special Police Constable or Auxiliary Fire Fighter.
Salary for the post is graded at Grade C, commencing at £8382 per annum, however a successful applicant without the qualifications and
experience detailed in the job profile may be required to serve in a training grade. The salary is currently under review.
For further details regarding other duties of the post, interested persons can contact Mr. Simon Wade the Sea Rescue Manager on telephone
number 25052, or e-mail simon.wade@sainthelena.gov.sh
Application Forms are available from the Human Resources and Police Directorates and should be submitted through Directors, where
applicable to the Administration Officer, Jacqueline Robinson at Ogborn House or e-mail administration.officer@police.gov.sh by no later
than Friday 22nd May 2015
Trevor Botting
Director of Policing
April 28, 2015
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
It’s More
Than a Game
Cody Thomas (left) and Jace Williams,
two regular players at the Tuesday
afternoon footballing sessions
Football at the Leisure
Park on Tuesdays
Liam Yon, SAMS
E
very Tuesday afternoon at around 5pm the Leisure
Park gates are open to anyone interested in playing
five-a-side football. The mini-tournaments are held by
Jon Lambdon who is a maths teacher at Prince Andrew
School as well as a sports enthusiast.
The sessions are usually well attended with up to five
teams of five on a good night. The format of the matches are first to two goals and then a new team swaps in.
This might seem too easy, but with the, ‘you must be
in the box to score,’ rule, this is quite a challenge that
improves the teams passing ability.
The aim of the sessions is to prepare footballers for the
upcoming senior league as well as give them a chance
to play the game they love.
The Briars
Down Under
Tour Guide
Visits St Helena
Jane Durnford, SAMS
A
fter making his fortune during the gold
rush in Australia nearly 200 years ago, Alexander Balcombe decided to build a new house.
Having fond memories of a happy childhood
on St Helena, Balcombe designed the building in the style of his former home, the Pavilion at the Briars. Now, centuries later, a tour
guide at the Briars in Australia which now has
a large collection of Napoleonic memorabilia
has come to St Helena to experience the island
for herself.
Mrs Val White and her husband Malcolm arrived on St Helena from Cape Town and were
on island for eight days. They were “intrigued
to see the island and its history as St Helena
is still one of the remote places in the world.”
Mrs White gave The Sentinel the history of
how the Briars in Australia is connected to St
Visiting Briars historic
enthusiast, Val White
Helena. “When Napoleon came to St Helena
in 1815, he stayed at the Briars in a pavilion
on William Balcombe’s estate and Mr Balcombe’s five children became attached to the
French Emperor during that time.” Mr Balcombe came to St Helena as a merchant and
superintendent of public sales for the East India Company in 1804.
Mr Balcombe was dismissed from the island
in March 1818, and was sent back to England,
on suspicion of planning to help Napoleon escape from St Helena, although never charged
with any offence; he was not allowed to return.
In 1824 Mr Balcombe along with his family
arrived in Australia, as he was appointed colonial treasurer of New South Wales.
The Balcombe family name slowly faded
out as there were not any sons, Dame Mabel
Brooks a great granddaughter of Alexander
Balcombe, married tennis player Sir Norman
Brooks the first Australian tennis player to win
Wimbledon. During their travels through Europe during various times, Napoleon went in
and out of fashion, the couple would buy items
previously owned by Napoleon as sometimes
items could be bought cheap. When Dame
Brooks died the collection was given to the
Australian National Trust.
Mrs White also told The Sentinel about the
break-in which had occurred at the house,
“some of the collection were stolen in March
last year, some of the precious things that were
in cabinets were smashed had been taken.”
The bulk of the collection is caricatures and
pictures of the island and which similar things
can be seen here in the Museum.
Mrs White unfortunately has not been able to
see the pavilion at the Briars but has been on a
tour around Longwood House and spent a lot
of time in the gardens.
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Safeguarding Children’s Board Grant Funding
Are you an organisation that works with Children and Young People?
Are you a Young Person who has an idea to improve activities on the Island?
If so, we want to hear from you!
The Safeguarding Children’s Board is committed to Safeguarding all Children and
Young People, as well as celebrating the achievements of our Children and Young
People on the Island.
With the backing of DFID, we are looking to support appropriate activities that fall
under the following categories:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Promoting Safeguarding
Positive activities
Celebrating achievement and aspiration
Healthy lifestyles
Family events (no alcohol)
Grants are available up to a maximum of £1,000 per project and will be assessed by
members of the Safeguarding Children’s Board.
To apply, please write to the Safeguarding Children’s Board, C/O the Castle by Friday
29th May 2015.
Your application should include the following:
1. Details of the applicant/organisation
2. The category you are applying under
3. Your detailed proposal (no more than 1,000 words) and how it links to the
Safeguarding agenda, including the costs of your proposal
4. How you will publicise your activity
5. How you will record the success of your activity by those who participate
Grants can be awarded for either “one off” activities or to support enhancing your
current work.
For further details please contact Paul McGinnety at the Castle on 22470 or via email
paul.mcginnety@sainthelena.gov.sh
Corporate Services April 2015
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
No Delays at
Ruperts Wharf!
Damien O’Bey, SAMS
Long reach excavator preparing
the seabed for stack placement
Wharf Manager, Steve Theron and
Production Manager, Gideon Niemand
D
espite losing a total of twenty working
days in 2015 to rough seas, the Wharf Project
at Ruperts Valley is on schedule, says Production Manager for Basil Read, Gideon Niemand.
With around 85 people working (sometimes
around the clock) to construct the jetty, the
project is nearly 60% Complete. “Teamwork
and communication plays a major role,” said
Mr Niemand. “With the concrete blocks being cast and cured at the ‘precast yard’ further
up the valley, well in advance of being placed
under water, their planning needs to be well
ahead of ours.” Correct placement also means
communicating with a team of divers who
oversee proceedings below the surface.
Anybody making the trip to the valley in the
hours of darkness would have noticed the glow
emanating from lighting plants dotted around
the area, as works continue into the night. The
project is not behind schedule. “We’re working a nightshift because there are a few processes that clash,” said Mr Niemand. With the
Airport Project also nearing completion, much
of Basil Read’s plant has been shipped back
to South Africa, and labour is being reduced,
hence the reason for the clashes.
“The project should be completed by November 2015,” claimed Mr Niemand. “We are up
to stack 29 of 38.” The stacks are the concrete
blocks visible above the surface. “At base
level [blocks under the water] we are up to 32
blocks.”
When complete the Wharf will be able to accommodate ships of a similar size to the RMS
St Helena and the NP Glory 4, however to be
able to dock safely at the jetty, vessels will
need to be in possession of bow thrusters.
“We are confident that we will deliver the project on time and on budget,” said Mr Niemand.
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LIFESTYLE & CULTURE
Living on the Edge - Meet the Rock Guards
Rock Guard Supervisor, Colin Thomas surveying the cliff edge
T
he men who ensure the safety of every
person in Jamestown against rock falls are
Rock Guard Supervisor, Colin Thomas with
Norman Thomas and Darrin Francis. They
make up the entire rock guard contingent. The
surefooted men scour the cliff sides looking
for rocks that have worn and are in danger of
falling into town.
Erosion is the problem that they are combating. Large boulders that sit in the rock face are
balancing more and more precariously as the
foundations of those rocks are taken by erosion. The rock guards walk the cliffs and ropeclimb to inspect areas that pose the greatest
danger to life below.
“Anything over a pound can do damage,” explained Darrin Francis. Their biggest fears are
that a small rock will move a bigger rock and
that cycle will continue causing a large rock
fall. “It makes you wonder how they stay there
with all the rain,” Darrin said. When the team
find threats they rappel down to assess the
problem and work to build buttresses to staFor this job a good sence
of humor is needed
Sure footed Darrin Francis looking for danger spots
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Safety is the primary concern for these climbers
Norman Thomas drilling anchor points to attach climbers.
Below: Shackles that climbers put their trust in
bilize the rocks or use cables to pin the rocks
in place.
Erosion is caused by the rain and the team
will not climb in bad weather as they are very
safety conscious. “Every day we face danger
walking the hillsides,” said Supervisor Colin
Thomas when he confirmed that generally
it would be too dangerous to operate in bad
weather.
The three that make up the rock guard team are
getting older and a younger crew will be needed in future to watch for dangers in Jamestown,
Rupert’s Valley, Thompsons Hill, Thompsons
Wood, Sandy Bay Chapel and Lemon Valley.
The job would not suit everyone as a head for
heights is needed as well as a good sense of
humour. While Darrin was hanging perilously over the edge of a cliff above Jamestown,
The Sentinel asked him about the dangers he
faces and he replied with a laugh, “A lot depends on gravity.”
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For further InformaƟon please contact ChrisƟna Stroud on 22158 or ChrisƟna.stroud@tourism.co.sh
Venue: Tombe de Napoleon
Date: 2 May 2015
A Commemoration of the death of Napoleon
“Moment de memoire”
You are cordially invited to share in the
Moment de Memoire
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TIME OUT
COFFEE
BREAK
HUMOUR
O
ffice executive – Sir, can I have a day off next week to visit my
mother-in-law?
Boss – Certainly not!
Office executive – Thank you so much sir! I knew you would be understanding.
E
veryone loved Priest John. He was a happy jolly fellow always willing to help or lend a hand. One time John was walking down the street
humming a tune when he saw a little boy trying to reach the doorbell of
a nearby house. “Hey there sonny” said John “let me help you out”, and
with that John reached out and pressed the bell. “Anything else I can
do for you,” asked John with a smile. “Yes” said the boy. “Run! We’ve
only got a few seconds before they come!”
CRAZY MAZE
Find your way through this ‘Crazy Maze.’ Enter through the gap at the bottom
left and work your way through to the exit at the top right. Good Luck!
SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from this time last year
There was quite a buzz at the Mule Yard on Saturday afternoon. The Family Fun
afternoon in aid of the St Helena Guide Association saw many adults and children enjoy
and support the day. Friends of Guiding member, Daryl Legg, said, “Today is primarily
to raise funds for the Miss St Helena 2014 contest coming up.”
The Rock (43)
Actor/Wrestler - 2 May
Two refuse collection vehicles (RFVs) arrived at the end of March. ENRD have not
taken ownership of them because on initial inspection they didn’t meet the required
specification. The inspection report has been copied to the suppliers. The RFVs are too
long for some tight spaces and short turnings, such as Seale’s Corner.
James Brown (1933-2006)
Singer - 3 May
Swimming: “Totally awesome,” said Damien O’Bey, Head of Dutton house, as a record
breaking underwater swim and strong reliable swimmers, ensured Dutton were crowned
Prince Andrew School’s Swimming Gala Champions 2014 on Friday, 25 April.
PEOPLE
Famous Birthdays
30 Apr - 6 May
... People I
Would Like
To Meet
1. Napoleon
2. Russell Crowe
3. Jamie Oliver
Val White
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.
David Beckham (40)
Footballer - 2 May
Chris Brown (26)
Singer - 5 May
George Clooney (54)
Actor - 6 May
DID YOU KNOW...
I
n 1916, a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution was that anytime the U.S. wanted to commit and act of war, it should have to be voted on
by U.S. citizens. Further, if you voted “Yes,” you
would then be obliged to join the U.S. army as a
volunteer. In 1936, a similar amendment was proposed, this time just trying to make it so anytime
the nation’s elected leaders felt the U.S. should go
to war, a national vote would be held to determine
this.
I
n 1893, an amendment was proposed to the
U.S. Constitution trying to get the United States of
America renamed the “United States of Earth.”
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SAMS
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.
South Atlantic Media Services Ltd
Do You Fancy Advertising on Local Television
SAMS Broadcasts a Local News Programme
Advertising Slots Are Available
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.
B&H GOLD
Ben and Harriet Hathway host 1 hour of all time great
tracks. Wednesday 5.30pm. Repeated on ‘2nd Chance
Sunday.’
PRIME TIME
John Lamdon and Andy Parkinson share their passion
for mathematics and classic rock and pop. Every second
Thursday 5.30pm. Repeated on ‘2nd Chance Sunday.’
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 3 May and repeated following Thursday
7.30pm, 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
For More Information Call 22727
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Sea Rescue Service – Vacancy for Auxiliary Crew
Sea Rescue Service – Auxiliary Crew
Working to the Deputy Sea Rescue Manager, the main roles will be:
1. Being part of a callout rota to support the Sea Rescue Service full time crew
2. Carry out directions from the Officer in Charge when at sea rescue incidents ensuring work is carried out within the standard operating
procedures.
3. To achieve and maintain a good standard of physical fitness, capability and skills through participation in the appropriate training programme.
4. Attend training as required within the Sea Rescue Service training programme
5. Ensuring that standards are maintained and that the service is in line with the Police Directorate’s Values and Code of Ethics.
In terms of remuneration, a monthly retainer will be paid together with an hourly rate for duties completed.
Trevor Botting
April 28, 2015
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Successful Visit - Key Appointments - Progress Overview - Calibration Flights - SEF
Basil Read Airport Project Director, Jimmy Johnston, and DFID Airport Project Manager, Nigel Kirby, visited
the Island between 19 & 27 April 2015. Together with the local team, they assessed progress to date and
engaged in planning works over the coming months. Jimmy commented:
“I am pleased with the progress made and how far the project has come since my last visit.”
St Helena Airport
Issue No. 60
30 April 2015
Public Relations Office, SHG
Successful Visit
Site Visit to Airport Buildings
L to R: Tracey Williams, Andreas Huber, Jimmy Johnston, Deon de Jager, Clare Harris & Nigel Kirby
Appointment of Aerodrome Manager
Basil Read is pleased to advise that Nigel Spackman will take up the post as Aerodrome Manager from 1
May 2015. The Aerodrome Manager will have overall responsibility for the operation of the St Helena
Airport. Nigel brings a wealth of experience to this role, having worked in the aviation industry for a
number of years with a focus on airport security. Nigel’s most recent posting has been at Doha Airport.
Nigel will work remotely during his induction period but will travel to the Island at the end of May 2015.
Appointment of Fuels Manager
Penspen Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Simpson
as Fuels Manager under the Fuel Management Contract. Andy will
reside on-Island for the 10 year duration of the Fuel Management
Contract and will be the direct link between UK-based support staff
and the stakeholders on-Island.
Andy is an experienced aviation and grounds fuels manager with
experience gained from a career in the UK Armed Forces deployed in
many locations worldwide and then working on commercial fuel
operations in Afghanistan and Dubai.
Andy says:
“I am very pleased to be involved in this exciting project and am
looking forward to working with SHG and the Saints.”
Andy is now based on-Island and was accompanied initially by Penspen
Operations Director, Phil Bloomfield, who visited between 19 & 27
April. During initial familiarisation, Andy and Phil reviewed progress on
the project and held various meetings on-Island to assist mobilisation
and future planning, including arranging for Saints to visit the UK to
receive aviation fuel training and visit live refuelling operations.
Fuels Manager, Andy Simpson
AIRPORT PROJECT INFORMATION LINE - Tel: 24026
Contact Details
St Helena Government
Air Access Office
Tel: +290 22494
Email: tessa.roberts@sainthelena.gov.sh
Halcrow
Project Management Unit
Tel: +290 24258
Email: Andreas.Huber@ch2m.com
Basil Read
Contractor
Tel: +290 24026
Email: pr@brshap.co.za
Visit us online at www.sainthelenaaccess.com and on Facebook
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Unless otherwise specified, copyright for content in this newsletter and website belongs to SHG and may not be copied,
duplicated or reproduced without written permission.
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Overview of Progress
Rupert’s Wharf
20 April 2015
First Customer at Rupert’s Wharf
April 2015
Above left: Foundation work from stacks 32-34 (out of 42) are ongoing. Temporary protection was put in place at Rupert’s Wharf
to mitigate rough sea conditions.
Above Right: The MFV Extractor was granted an exemption to
use Basil Read’s crane at Rupert’s Wharf as a one-off when
Jamestown Wharf was particularly busy. The operation went
smoothly.
Left: The DVOR near Bradley’s Camp is nearing completion. The
structure and cabling is in place and the DVOR is due to be
commissioned shortly.
DVOR at Bradleys
20 April 2015
Below: Work is continuing at the Permanent BFI in Rupert’s.
Work has been focussing on concrete works on the walkways
around the bund walls, on the firewall, and on piping (see the
insert photo).
Permanent BFI, Rupert’s Valley
20 April 2015
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Runway, Taxiway and Apron Works
Aerial view over the Dry Gut fill, Taxiway and Apron © Deon De Jager
The main focus of current works at the Airport site is on
the Runway, Taxiway and Apron areas. Progress continues,
and at end-April 2015 the Runway is nearly 70% complete
with a total of 17,492m3 of concrete already paved and
8,413m3 still to be cast. The Taxiway is almost complete
with the exception of joint cutting and sealing and the
Apron is 91% complete with 370m3 of concrete still to be
cast.
Kevin Pickard Projects has been sub-contracted by Basil
Read to perform grooving and joint sealing of the concrete
pavement works at St Helena Airport.
Grooving of the runway (excluding the two outer lanes,
turning pads, Apron and Taxiway) is carried out using a
GT1250 Grooving machine with 43 4mm Arix diamond
blades. The purpose of the grooving is to prevent aqua
planing which can be caused by water accumulation on the Beginning of the Runway © Deon De Jager
runway. The grooves enable the water to evenly drain off
the runway. The grooves are in a pattern of 23mm and
28mm and are cut to a depth of 4mm. This grooving
pattern prevents resonance when the aircraft lands on the
runway. Joint sealing is done on all concrete longitudinal
and transverse joints which are cut to a width of 6mm. The
joints are then cleaned using high pressure water jetting
and grit. Backing Core is installed at a depth of 17mm and
then joint sealant (Silicone 890 Dow Corning self-levelling
scalant) is gunned into the joint. The purpose is to prevent
water penetrating the sub-structure.
The total length of grooving on the Airport runway will
be approximately 3,018 km (over 3 million metres) and
the joint cutting/sealing on the Runway, Apron and
Taxiway will be 77km.
Various lighting is required on the Runway, Taxiway and
Apron which include Approach, End, Threshold, Edge,
Flasher and Parking lights. The majority of cabling has been
installed for the various lights and for the navigational
equipment. Installation of the actual lights will commence
shortly.
GT 1250 Grooving Machine © Basil Read
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Calibration Flights
Basil Read is rescheduling the date of the Calibration Flights for navigational aids, which will now occur in or around September
2015. The revised date will comfortably meet the schedules of all involved organisations and has no effect on the Certification
process in November 2015, nor on the Contract Completion date of February 2016.
This was one of the decisions taken during the recent visit by Jimmy Johnston where he worked with the team on-Island to assess
progress and to plan upcoming works. SHG Airport Project Director, Janet Lawrence, said:
“All parties in the Airport Project fully support the decision taken. Moving the Calibration Flights further back in the programme
gives us greater flexibility in planning the visits of all the stakeholders needed on-Island at this time, not least ASSI, (Air Safety
Support International - the regulator) and gives us a greater margin in timing so that we reduce the risk of weather delays. By the
same token, whilst this has moved back in the programme, other activities, particularly planning for the ASSI Certification a udits in
November, have been brought forward. As noted by Basil Read, the rescheduling therefore has no impact on the overall contract
completion date in February 2016.”
Plant Rehabilitation in Dry Gut
Planting progress
Planting in Upper Dry Gut
During the filling of Dry Gut, temporary reservoirs were housed in the upper Gut area to supply water for the construction works.
Since the completion of the Dry Gut fill in August 2014 these reservoirs have been decommissioned and the area is being
rehabilitated as part of the Landscape and Ecology Mitigation Programme (LEMP) under the Airport Project.
This area is prone to significant seasonal water flows and soil stabilisation is very important. As a result of this, two phases of
planting have been designed. The first phase will see over four thousand native Samphire plants and a small amount of annual
beard grass being planted to help bind the most vulnerable areas of soil and protect it from erosion. These works have been
started by Basil Read and approximately half of the plants are already in the ground. This is an important step in the progress of
the LEMP and is the first of many more planned. The second phase of planting for this site will consist of a mixture of native and
endemic species to add ecological value to the area and to encourage the establishment and survival of the Island’s endemic
plants and associated wildlife such as endemic invertebrates.
Stakeholder Engagement Forum
A Stakeholder Engagement Forum took place on Thursday, 16 April 2015,
at the Canister, Jamestown, with a focus on the Annual Environment
Report 2013-14.
Attendees were introduced to the Airport Environment Team; Annina van
Neel (Basil Read Environmental Officer), Lauren Evans (Deputy Airport
Project Director, Environment and Operations), Isabel Peters (St Helena
Government’s Manager, Environmental Assessment & Advocacy), Ross
Towers (LEMP Project Manager) and Robert Kleinjan (Halcrow’s
Environmental Monitor).
Robert gave a presentation focusing on the Key Performance Indicators
(KPIs) within the AER, including achievements and disappointments,
highlighting the Airport Project’s legal compliance, environmental
performance, environmental structures and systems.
Key areas of interest from the audience were the rehabilitation works L to R: Isabel, Annina, Ross, Robert and Lauren
carried out by the Land Ecological and Mitigation Programme in relation to
the Haul Road, Anti-Social Behaviour, Public Health, the practicality of driving on the Haul Road and the increase in complaints
received. Robert explained that due to Basil Read having appointed a ‘proactive’ full time Community Liaison Officer, the increase
in complaints was a result of them now being formally recorded.
The Stakeholder Engagement Forum aids in communication between the Project team and community - it provides an opportunity
to exchange information, gather views and build relationships.
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CHURCH NOTICES
FaithMatters
Father Fred George
After three days
While the women folk of Jerusalem were rushing to prepare
for the Sabbath, Joseph, Nicodemus, John and the women
folk were wondering what to
do with a body, that of Jesus
their leader and teacher. Nicodemus said that there was the tomb he had cut
out of the rock for himself, no one had been buried there yet. The body would be safe there until the Sabbath was over. So they rushed down
the few short yards to the new tomb. There they
laid the body before rushing home for Sabbath,
which would begin as the sun went down.
The Sabbath was a day of prayer and good fellowship over the Sabbath day meal. We can tell
what sort of Sabbath Jesus’s friends had. They
had lost their leader from whom they hoped for
so much. Mary had lost her son who was to
provide for her in her old age and she loved him
anyway. John, who was to care for Mary now
Jesus was dead, was full of sadness for the Jesus
he had loved so much. Joseph of Arimathea had
lost his teacher and the one whom he had been
convinced would improve the lot of the Jewish
people. None of the followers, women or men,
would be happy and have hope because they
didn’t really understand what Jesus had come
into their lives for.
After the sad Sabbath had come to a close as
the sun went over the horizon that evening all
the business of a big city began again and the
little band of women folk went out to buy spices
to give the Lord Jesus a proper burial. They
wished to do the best for him even though he was
dead. The authorities had set a guard over the
tomb just in case some criminal action was taken
by Jesus’s followers. Then, what a night they
must have spent, those groups of disciples. How
black the future must have seemed. How sad
Mary must have been. How intense the yearning
of Mary Magdalene who some people think had
quite a carnal interest in her Lord. How blank it
all was. They would do the best they could for
Activities at the Army this weekend
SUNDAY 3 MAY 2015
NO JAM CLUB.
PRAISE & WORSHIP SERVICE
AT THE JAMESTOWN HALL AT
6.30PM. ALL ARE WELCOME.
WEDNESDAY EVENING
Prayer meeting & Bible study at the Half Tree
Hollow Guide 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 Salvation Army.
If you would like to know more about The Salvation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Coral Yon
on telephone nos 22703/24358.
Take care and God bless.
the body but what then? They had quite forgotten
the great stone over the mouth of the tomb and
the guard which had been set.
Early in the morning, before it got light, a little
group of women set off for the tomb. To their
surprise, when they came in sight of the tomb,
they saw that the guard had gone and the stone
had been rolled away. When they came to the
tomb they found it empty. They didn’t know
what to think, what to do. But Mary Magdalene
ran off to find Peter and John. They had stolen
the body – they had taken the Lord out of the
tomb and we don’t know where they have put
him.
Peter and John came running. Golgotha, the place
of the Cross and the Tomb, was not far from the
city gate. They arrived, John first because he was
younger, and Peter after who burst straight into
the tomb. And they found nothing, just as Mary
had said. But they began to think a great deal
– they remembered what he had said. They returned to the city deep in thought. Meanwhile
Mary, still looking for her man, had become hysterical. This fellow much know what they have
done with him. She still can’t detach her mind
from the idea that the dead body was Jesus. And
there was a man. “What have you done with
him she asked” and the man said “Mary” – and
she knew.
So what about now. The tomb is in the correct
place in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
But it is not the same tomb. Sultan Hakkim
destroyed that a thousand years ago and so we
have the sad story of the Crusades. The place
of the cross is pointed out to people as they visit
the church, it is quite big enough to have both the
place of the cross and tomb. It is good to visit
the place where so many have knelt and prayed
and so much prayer goes on by people from all
over the Christian world. There are Russian
Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Armenians, Ethiopians, Copts, Roman Catholics, and even Church
of England folk visiting every day. Great festivals are mayhem. It is good to go there. The
Resurrection happened at a real time and in a real
place. But we should all remember that we can
meet the Risen Lord any day and any time we
make way for him. He is with us in our prayers
and in our needs. If we just trust Him “all will be
well, all manner of things will be well”.
BAHA’I FAITH
www.sthelenabahai.org
BAHA’I CENTRE
Gumwoods
DEVOTIONAL MEETING
THURSDAY EVENINGS
at 8pm.
ALL ARE WELCOME
For info. Telephone 24525
“Pray for strength. It will be given to you, no
matter how difficult the conditions.”
Abdu’l-Baha
BAPTIST NOTICES
Sunday 3 May
Family Worship Services
Sandy Bay Chapel, 8:45 am,
(Leader & preacher: Pastor Graeme)
Head O'Wain Chapel, 10:45 am,
DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA
The Cathedral Parish of St Paul
Sunday 3 May
4 Sunday of Easter
8.00 a.m. Eucharist,
Cathedral
10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist,
Cathedral
3.30 p.m. Sung Eucharist,
St Peter
Thursday 7 May
10.00 a.m. Mass,
Arabia
Sunday 10 May
5 Sunday of Easter
Cathedral
St Martin
St Helena & The Cross
5.30 p.m. Choral Evensong,
Cathedral
The Parish of St James
Sunday 3 May
4 Sunday of Easter
St James
3.30 p.m. Eucharist,
St Michael
Monday 4 May
St Mary
Wednesday 6 May
St James
7.00 p.m. Patronal Festival,
St John
Sunday 10 May
5 Sunday of Easter
St John
7.00 p.m. Evensong,
St James
Parish of St Matthew
Sunday 3 May
4 Sunday of Easter
7.00 p.m. Sung Eucharist,
St Matthew
Tuesday 5 May
St Mark
Sunday 10 May
5 Sunday of Easter
11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade, St Mark
Jamestown Chapel, 6:00 pm,
Other activities:
Sunday School, 10:00 am, Baptist Manse,
Jamestown
Prayer Meeting, 5:00 pm,
Jamestown Schoolroom
Tuesday 5 May
BWA Meeting, 10:00am, Sandy Bay Chapel
Bible Study & Refreshments,7:00 pm,
Jamestown Schoolroom (Led by Pastor)
Wednesday 6 May
Bible Study, 7:30 pm, Deadwood
(Led by Hazel) Home of Winnie Thomas
Thursday 7 May
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
Seventh Day Adventist
Saturday 2 May
9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School
11:00- 12:00- Divine Service
2:00- 3:00pm - Pathfinder Programme
Monday 4 May
7:00 - 8:00pm - Bible Study (Home of Pam
and Lionel Joshua) Cleugh’s Plain
Wednesday 6 May
7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Jamestown
Church
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND
Further contact: Paul Millin, Tel: 22267
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Hospital Set
to Undergo
Surgery
Buildings Manger, Derrick Alexander
W
e hope to begin construction in the next
month and a half,” said Derrick Alexander,
Buildings Manger for the impending Hospital Refurbishment project. “It’s going to be a
challenge, but it’s not the first hospital upgrade
that Basil Read has done.”
The General Hospital is set to undergo a ninemonth surgery. The decision to award the airport constructers the contract was announced
at Enterprise St Helena’s opportunities fair
held in the castle gardens on 27 March.
In the lead up to works starting, Buildings
manager for Basil Read, Mr Alexander, told
The Sentinel about some of the challenges
ahead for their construction team.
Carrying out refurbishment works while maintaining a hospital environment is one of the
main challenges the construction team will
face. “We’ve got the skills and experience to
handle this,” Mr Alexander claimed. “I don’t
think it’s going to be problematic.”
Logistically the hospital is not easily accessible by large vehicles and at times the vehicular
activity in the surrounding areas is quite high.
“We are well aware of the constraints and have
plans in place to combat this,” said Mr Alexander. “We will limit the amount of material
and plant we have on site. There are no major
building works that require huge machinery.
The biggest challenge we will face is the delivery of some of the hospital equipment and
the oxygen concentrator when it gets here.”
The refurbishment will see the hospital gain
extra beds, but the exact number is unknown
as yet. “The project is still at the design phase,
General Hospital’s ground floor plan
but the current design frees up extra space
which undoubtedly will house extra beds,
especially on the first floor” Mr Alexander
claimed.
The refurbishment has been budgeted for in
three different currencies. This has been done
to, “mitigate and minimise the cost,” said Mr
Alexander. “I believe we have spent enough
time at the planning stage and we have a realistic budget for the project.”
General Hospital’s first floor plan
With Basil Read already building the Airport
at Prosperous Bay and Wharf at Ruperts, staff,
equipment and other resources could become
severely stretched. “Taking on the hospital
project will have absolutely no effect on our
other projects,” claimed Mr Alexander. “We
will resource accordingly. If I see the demand
to bring in additional professional or labour
resources, I will do so.”
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NOTICE BOARD
Paul Tyson Photography & Design. - Photography Course
£40 for over 9
hours tuition and
on going support
Do you enjoy photography but you’re not pleased with your photos?
Are yout hinking of investing in a DSLR but are daunted by the choices?
Do you own an expensive DSLR but you’re stuck on automatic mode?
Would you like to learn how to take images and see how they can be edited in
Adobe photoshop and lightroom ?
Then this is the course for you, a begginers course in photography from Island
photographer Paul Tyson, teaching you the basics of camera function and
opperation, composition and editing.
The course will take place on the evenings of the 19th and
26th May, and 2nd June.
To find out more or book your place contact me on 23365
or email on paultys@gmail.com there are limited places
so please book early to avoid dissapointment*.
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GRAND OPENING
of a new restaurant in
Jamestown
on
Saturday
2nd May 2015
Seating up to 80 guests in a friendly atmosphere
Management and staff look forward to seeing you
there!
Please call 25555 for reservations to secure your
table and for the daily menu!
Opening Times –
Tuesdays to Saturdays from 6.30pm onwards
Sunday lunches
Volunteer Day with
Community Forests Project and
the St Paul’s Spruce Project
Saturday 2nd May
10 am to 12.30pm
St Paul’s School
Home-made Plo after!
A friends and family gathering in nature! Come
and look after the endemics at the Mini-Forest
with us at St Paul’s School that kids will enjoy for
years to come!
Joined by the St Paul’s Spruce’s Project, we will
also work in the playground, library etc. and make
things more beautiful!
Bring: waterproofs, drink, sunscreen/hat, rough , clothes & boots,
fun.
Do get in touch: Cynthia Llas: cynthia.llas@shnt.org.uk or phone on
22224
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WORLD NEWS SNIPPETS
Asia
4,800 Dead in Nepal Earthquake
More than 4,800 people dead. More than
9,200 injured. Eight million affected across
Nepal. One million children urgently in need
of help.
Those are the startling numbers that indicate
the scale of the devastation from the huge
earthquake that struck the Himalayan nation
on Saturday.
And some of the grim figures are likely to get
even worse as hopes of rescuing any more
survivors diminish every hour.
Heartbreaking scenes of suffering and loss
are playing out across this shell-shocked nation as it reels from its deadliest natural disaster in more than 80 years.
As the country coped with the fallout of the
quake, another natural disaster struck on
Tuesday afternoon in a popular trekking area
north of Kathmandu, and up to 200 people
were feared missing as a result of a landslide,
a trekking association official said.
It happened around 4 pm in Langtang National
Park, said Ramesh Dhamala, president of the
Trekking Agents of Nepal. Laxmi Dhakal,
spokesman for Nepal’s Home Ministry, said
he was aware of reports about the landslide but
wasn’t immediately able to confirm details.
Quake relief efforts continued Tuesday, but
officials warned that they were hampered by
problems of getting aid into the country and
then delivering it to some of the remote communities in desperate need.
In Kathmandu, a capital city of shattered
temples and toppled houses, some people paid
their last respects to loved ones taken by the
quake.
By the Bagmati River, which winds through
the city, more than a dozen funeral pyres
burned Monday.
As workers stoked the flames for the Hindu cremation ceremonies, some mourners
shaved their heads in a traditional show of
mourning from children who lose their parents.
Alongside their father, two teenage brothers from the Gurung family, Ishan and Iman,
said goodbye to their mother, Ishara.
“We never imagined this would happen to
us. This much pain,” said Ishan, the elder of
the two.
Abridged article from CNN
In Brief
This week the world’s thoughts lie with those
affected by the terrible earthquake in Nepal.
With the death toll at almost 5,000 and still
rising the country is in serious turmoil with a
daily exodus of 300,000 people who are fleeing the chaos left behind in the wake of the
quake.
Contact has been lost with an unmanned
Russian cargo ship on its way to the International Space Station. It is carrying three tons
of food and supplies for the astronauts in the
station; however it is now feared that it will
run out of fuel and fall back to earth unless
contact is quickly re-established. NASA say
their astronauts have plenty of supplies and
can survive for months onboard.
Elsewhere the new king of Saudi Arabia,
King Salman, has appointed his nephew as
the heir to the throne after a reshuffle which
also replaced the world’s longest-serving
foreign minister.
Britain Prepares for Polls
With the country expected to go to the polls,
Britain’s political parties have entered their final week of campaigning in order to try to win
more votes.
After five years of a coalition government, the
first of its kind in a generation, pundits seem
to agree that the UK will be looking at another
deal between political parties.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Scottish National Party has
gained a huge boost following the referendum
last year which rallied the SNP vote, greatly
damaging not only Labour, but also the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives.
Speculation has been widespread that Labour’s Ed Miliband will seek to form an alliance with either the SNP or the Lib Dems,
however after the Liberals’ bad experience
of coalition government it remains to be seen
how well the party will be able to do, it seems
possible that they will face almost total anni-
hilation due to losing their base support from
students after they raised tuition fees, despite
promising to abolish them.
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) will
doubtlessly be a force to be reckoned with in
this general election after having done well
in recent local and European elections. Their
hard-line message shows a clear shift in British politics away from unity and towards independence from Europe, something which
is mirrorred by the will of Scottish nationalists to split from the UK. Here, however is
where the similarities between the two parties end. UKIP have faced much criticism as
a party which thrives on xenophobic rhetoric,
but leader Nigel Farage will still be hoping
to win the party’s first seat in a general election. The results will become clear on Friday
morning next week after voting starts on
Thursday.
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NOTICE BOARD
Sea Rescue Service
Vacancy for Deputy Manager
Sea Rescue Service – Deputy Manager
Working to the Sea Rescue Manager, the main roles will be
1. Support the Sea Rescue Manager in working with key partners and stakeholders to develop policies and working practices in relation
to Sea Rescue
2. Management and command of sea rescue operations (tactical level)
3. Plan, coordinate and participate in the training to the Sea Rescue Service staff and volunteers to ensure that the required staff are available and on call to provide a suitable response capability to sea rescue emergencies
4. Ensuring that standards are maintained and that the service is in line with the Police Directorates Values and Code of Ethics
5. Deputising for the Sea Rescue Manager in the management of a Sea Rescue Service for St Helena Island
Salary for the post is graded at Grade D, commencing at £10,739 per annum, however a successful applicant without the qualifications and
experience detailed in the job profile may be required to serve in a training grade. The salary is currently under review.
Trevor Botting
Situated at Kunjie Field
First building on your right. Car park is available.
Opening hours:
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
From 4pm – 6pm
Contact Jean Fowler on Tele no 24044
On sale are ladies, men’s and children’s clothing
in assorted sizes to suit everyone. Come and have a browse!
April 28, 2015
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WORD SEARCH
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Give Our
Bins Back!
EMD Ask for Short-Term
Wheelie Bins to be Returned
August Graham, SAMS
R
ed, blue and brown wheelie bins were distributed by the Environmental Management
Division (EMD) in October as a temporary
measure to provide businesses with more appropriate waste management facilities. Speaking to The Sentinel last week, Climate Change
and Pollution Officer Tim Troman asked businesses to kindly return their bins and exchange
them for the appropriate black general waste
receptacles. This, Mr Troman said, will bring
all bins on island into the same standard, therefore making it easier for collection services to
differentiate which bins need emptying.
Businesses who have been provided with a
Boat for Sale
SMRL to Sell Extractor
T
he owners of the Extractor are currently
looking for someone to run the boat and the
deadline is quickly approaching. Saint Marine Resources Ltd (SMRL) who own the
red, blue or brown bin are asked to return it in
a clean condition to either Mr Troman or Mike
Durnford who will be at Donkey Plain on 1113 May between 9am and 12 noon. Businesses
here will also be provided with a new bin.
The old red, blue and brown bins will later be
used for special events, and hopefully in the
future they can be used for the recycling and
separation of household waste. “Rubbish that
goes into the bins [...] should be in black bags
just to keep the bins cleaner,” Mr Troman said,
“St Helena does get hot, and if you put food
into the bins and it doesn’t clean out you will
get maggots and create smells.”
Mr Troman hopes all properties on island will
have use of a wheelie bin in the not to distant
future, something which will create a better
health and safety environment for the workers.
He also hopes to create a situation where waste
is exported from the island and sold to international buyers, as well as being reused more
frequently on island. Mr Troman, who worked
with a recycling company in the UK, said that
such business could be very profitable, adding
that the people he has spoken to seem keen on
recycling.
vessel are seeking to sell part or all of the Extractor. If they can’t do either they will also
consider leasing it on a long-term contract.
SMRL management have come under fire recently as the vessel has not been operating for
a number of months after a dispute with the
crew. Pressure on the owners being led by the
public and has even resulted in questions being raised about in Legislative Council.
With the Extractor becoming a political issue,
SMRL have called on SHG’s Procurement department to act as an independent panel in the
evaluations of the proposals.
The vessel was purchased to kick-start an
offshore fishing industry. Although the Extractor has not been out to investigate the
seamounts in recent months, two vessels, the
John Melliss and the Swordfish, have started
to visit the mounts and catch valuable fish
for the island. Together they have caught
23.8tonnes of fish.
The original price of the MFV Extractor was
two hundred and seventy thousand pounds,
with a further forty thousand for other costs.
First Flights Delayed
Liam Yon, SAMS
Basil Read Promise No Change in Airport Opening Date
H
Photo supplied: SHG
istory has been delayed as the date of the
first test flight has been pushed back from July
to, “in or around September” according to a
press release from Basil Read.
The Calibration Flights for navigational aids
were due to take place in July, but has now
been re-scheduled to two months later. Basil
Read Island Director Deon DeJaeger told The
Sentinel that this is part of an internal management decision made by the company, adding
that the scheduled date for certification in November will still go ahead and the final completion date of the airport is unaffected.
The press release echoed Mr DeJaeger, “the
revised date will comfortably meet the schedules of all involved organisations and has no
effect on the Certification process in November, nor on the Contract Completion date of
February 2016.”
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Sorting Out Jamestown Parking
The Quarry Multi-Storey Option
Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS
T
he Sentinel has become aware of an option recently put to St Helena Government for
increasing parking spaces in Jamestown. Olive
Brown of Upper Jamestown told The Sentinel
she has written to the Chief Secretary and
councillors about The Quarry play area being
the ideal location for a multi-storey car park.
“Apart from damaging important heritage
sites, creating car parking spaces by covering the Run and using the Duke of Edinburgh
Playground will be a futile exercise,” Mrs
Brown said. “It might just cope with the number of vehicles presently on the island, but
what about those to come in the future?” She
spoke of an average 200 cars being landed every year, and assumes there are many more to
come. “Where else in Jamestown can they be
parked,” she asked.
Mrs Brown said traffic problems are affecting
residents and pedestrians in the whole of town
and it is time for some unpopular but muchneeded decisions to be made. Prior to the Leisure Park in Lower Jamestown that area was
considered for a multi-storey car park but was
unwelcomed, aesthetically.
Councillors have been calling for the Quarry
area to be turned into a car park. Children are
still playing there but undertakings at Formal
Legislative Council meetings to keep fences
properly maintained have not materialised,
and the toilet block has been broken for a
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number of years. Mrs Brown said she considers the Quarry area with park and ride to be
more than enough space, “with an added bonus of being out of sight leaving our unique
City unscarred.”
Customs & Immigration Building
The Wharf
Jamestown
Telephone: 22592
Email: freddy.maggott@helanta.co.sh
Ocean Wave Café will open under new management on
MONDAY 4th MAY 2015 at 10am.
DAILY MENU
x Baguettes 6” - £2.50 12” - £5.00 with 1 filling
x Rolls with 1 filling - £2.00
x Sandwiches with 1 filling - £1.80
x Fishcake on roll - £2.20
x Battered chicken in homemade tortilla wrap - £2.50
x Tossed salad - £1.80 (add 50p for topping)
x Pasta salad - £2.30 (add 50p for topping)
x Ham, cheese, tomato & onion toastie - £2.20
Choose from a selection on fillings & toppings
Bacon, sausage, egg mayo, scrambled egg, tuna mayo, chicken (mayo, BBQ,
sweet chilli), ham, cheese, fishcake (£1.20)
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Tennis court at Plantation
Tennis with the Tortoises
Phillip
Francis
Charity Games Raise £200 for Samoa Youth Games
August Graham, SAMS
T
o raise money for the Youth Commonwealth Team, which is due to travel to Samoa
for the games in September, Plantation House
held a day of tennis at the court in the gardens on Sunday. “It was really wonderful,”
said hostess Tamara Capes, adding that they
had raised around £200 for the Youth Games
Team.
Tickets were sold at the gate, and Amphibians Bar was selling drinks and food. In the
sun the games started with the crowds cheering on from deck chairs outside the court. The
matches started slowly, but as time wore on
the quality rapidly improved. In the quarter
finals Barry Hubbard and Sally Hickling, who
had showed good promise in their first game,
went out against the pairing of Phillip and Kim
Francis in a match where almost every game
went to deuces.
One of the most hotly-contested games was
Joan Yon and Peter Johnson versus Olive Williams and Gavin George. This quarter-final
game with players reaching a combined age of
two hundred and sixty four, was decided after
a tiebreaker. Olive and Gavin had been down
5-2 at one point, but pulled back to win the
match. They continued well in the semi final,
knocking out Phillip and Kim six games to
two.
Tamara Capes and Carlos Soto were knocked
out by Oscar Thorpe and Leroy Caswell in
their quarter final. Oscar and Leroy were later
beaten in the semi final by Rosie Bargo and
Chris Dawson.
The final game of the day was an exciting
match between Gavin and Olive and Rosie
and Chris. Initially the game was an even affair, with the first four games being equally
split between the two teams, however after
that, Rosie and Chris showed their quality, becoming worthy winners after taking four consecutive games, making the final score 6-2. “It
feels pretty good, we started quite slow,” said
Chris, with Gavin adding there was a “good
turnout and competition [...] got better as the
games went on.”
Chris Dawson, Rosie Bargo
and Tamara Capes
Joan Yon
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SENTINEL SPORT
SHOOTING
Pat Henry, Chairman JTRC
Jamestown Rifle Club
A
s we draw nearer to the time to shoot competitively internationally, our training approach for the last few weeks changed
slightly, we have been practising on a single spot target. In theory,
this method measures and identifies our position, control, grouping, accuracy and weaknesses. I believe this practice will help
prepare us for the electronic target system. Our 3P shooters (kneeling, prone, and standing) require a lot more concentration, with
the kneeling and standing positions having different techniques,
this method of practice strengthens their abilities. Givin the fact 3P
training started less than a year ago Madolyn, Kayleigh and Jordie
have worked hard to reach the position to compete internationally
in this discipline in such a short time.
In prone training both single spot and 10 spot targets are being
used. Staying focused and not letting complacency creep in, is
the key. On 28 April our club night saw 7 members embracing
much fun, shooting with our Martina rifles and hunting high velocity shots. We all agreed that this should take place more often, and
is an ideal way to get younger people involved at such a low cost.
We find the sights a lot different and the visual sight on the target
can be distorted, but being able to experience ancient history whilst
shooting is incredible.
Thanks to everyone for their support, as we continue to enjoy another year of shooting, have yourselves an enjoyable weekend.
SKITTLES NEWS
Tracy Williams
FriendlyMatch
Whalesharks
PinkBalls
Maddie
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April
59
Damien
52
Craig
43
Jenny
57
Luke
36
Phil
47
Gemma
36
Paul
50
Simon
55
Ann
40
Adam
48
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Kingshurst Community Centre
The Association would like to thank all teams and their supporters for their participation and hope to see you all when a league
competition is started.
KNOCKOUTFINALS
Boucers
FreeBirds
Harold
44
Tammy
52
Robert
71
Keith
48
Ethel
59
Lisa
50
Anthony
56
Mavis
46
Eric
51
Dale
51
Martin
57
Hugh
61
Highest score for the competition went to Hugh Constantine (Free Birds) with 83.
Highest Spare was awarded to Marco Yon (Dominos) with 17.
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GOLF NEWS
Contributed by Rodney Buckley
St Helena Golf Club Report
Weekend 25-26 April 2014
Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton remains the richest
sportsman in Britain with a fortune of £88m but
Wayne Rooney has overtaken Jenson Button to
be in second place in the 2015 Sunday Times
Sport Rich List.
F1 world champion Hamilton, who lives as
a tax exile in Monaco, remains on pole position in the list - and his fortune has spiralled
by £20m on last year, the largest rise of any of
the top 10.
1 Lewis Hamilton (F1) £88m
2 Wayne Rooney (football) £72m
3 Jenson Button (F1) £71m
4 Andy Murray (tennis) £48m
5 Rio Ferdinand (football) £44m
Sky Sports News
Boxing Floyd Mayweather Snr says he wants
his son to retire from boxing after he comfortably beats Manny Pacquiao in next Saturday’s
superfight in Las Vegas.
Mayweather Jnr, who is famed for his swagger
in and out of the ring, goes into the bout with a
record of 47 wins and no defeats, with 26 wins
by knockout.
Mayweather Snr is confident his son will extend his flawless record, but admits he would
like to see him retire after that.
Sky Sports News
Cricket West Indies ‘mystery spinner’ Sunil
Narine has been banned from bowling his offspin delivery at the Indian Premier League.
Narine was reported by match officials for a
suspected illegal bowling action while he was
playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders against
Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 22.
“The BCCI Suspect Bowling Action Committee has reviewed the evidence of the match
footage and the analysis provided by SRASSC.
Following the provisions of the IPL Suspected
Illegal Bowling Action Policy, the committee
has concluded that Mr. Narine’s bowling action
for his off-spinner, contravenes Law 24.2 (as
read with Law 24.3) of the Laws of Cricket.
“Therefore the player is now banned from
bowling the off-spinner in matches organised
by the BCCI, including the IPL. He may however continue to bowl his other deliveries (the
knuckle ball and the quicker straight ball).
Sky Sports News
Boxing Manny Pacquiao says he will use his
speed to end Floyd Mayweather’s unbeaten
streak in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Mayweather boasts a perfect 47-0 record going into the showdown at the MGM Grand but
Pacquiao says he has never been tested as he
will be in his 48th fight.
“I’m different to the 47 opponents he has fought
before. I’m faster than them and I’m content for
the fight. I believe this is the moment he will
experience his first loss,” Pacquiao said.
Sky Sports News
Saturday 25th– 18 Hole Stroke Play Tombstone
Winner – Gavin Crowie - 4 under par.
Runner-up – Gerald George – all square
Two Ball winner – Eileen Wallace – 5th par 3.
Eleven competitors took part on a pleasant afternoon.
Sunday 26th - 18 Hole Monthly Medal.
Winner – Lawson Henry – on par 68.
Runner-up – Henzil Beard – one over par 69.
Nobody won the two ball pool which leaves 23
balls in the pool to be carried forward to this
coming weekend. The ball pool this weekend is
likely to swell to over 50. Don’t forget the golden rule when putting -never up never in.
23 players took part on another pleasant afternoon and many thanks expressed to Basil Read
for sponsoring the prizes.
Fixtures this weekend. Saturday 2nd; Three Team
Texas Scramble – Stableford format Choose own
Partner & Sunday 3rd 18 Hole Bogey.
May and June revised fixtures now available at
the Club. At member’s request consideration is
being given to having optional early and later
starts for competition. (Morning 9am- afternoon
1pm.) Suggestions are invited from members.
Enjoy your week. “The most important trip you
Montlhy Medal Winner Lawson Henry, shot an
may take in life is meeting people half way”.
even par 68 on Sunday
VOLLEYBALL
LEAGUE FIXTURES
SUNDAY 3rd May 2015 - Rescheduled
1.45pm Volley Diggers vs Ballsy Ladies
2.30pm Spikers vs Thundercats
Organisers: Spikers
The Women’s Sports Association invites all
members to attend…
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Time: 2.30pm
Date: Sunday 17th May
Location: PAS Hall
www.sams.sh
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SENTINEL SPORT
ESSEX RETURNS TO
FORM
Inset; Jamie Essex, survived a blow
to the abdominal area on his way to
innings of 62*.
Jamie Essex, enjoyed
a return form as he
struck 8 4’s and 2 6’s to
score 62* in Sunday’s
Knockout match.
CRICKET RESULTS
Saturday 25 April 2015
Levelwood Allstarz J/Town Barracudas
137/5
Darrell Leo, 35
Sanjay Clingham, 3/24 (5)
136/9
David George, 42
David George, 1/8 (1)
St Matthews Lions
HTH Dolphins
174/6
Scott Crowie, 46
Geoff Dawson, 2/6 (2.5)
175/9
Danie Klienhans ,78
Michael Arajuo, 4/16 (2)
Sunday 26 April 2015
Western B Warriors Sandy Bay Pirates
185/7
Mike-e Williams, 52
Simon Henry, 4/12 (4)
90
Jeremy Henry, 21
Ronan Legg, 3/35 (5)
J/Town Zodiacs
Levelwood Rebels
155/5
Jamie Essex, 62*
Dax Richards 4/24 (4.2)
157/9
Brooklyn Fowler, 33*
Aiden Leo, 2/27 (4)
CRICKET FIXTURES
Sunday 3 May 2015 - 9.00am
St Pauls B vs Western A Mustangs
Jamie Essex, dispatching a shortpitched delivery to the boundary
1.00pm
Zodiacs Dumped out of KNOCKOUT
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a leg side delivery causing it to lob into the
air. The wicket was Wayne Leos only one of
the match. However, before Young was dismissed, he and Jamie Essex who had walked
into bat at number four instead of his normal
opening position, had already batted Zodiacs
into the match.
The demise of Young brought Rhys Francis to
crease. The youngster played a mature, measured innings alongside the more experienced
and aggressive Essex as the pair advanced
Zodiacs total to a healthy, defendable one.
Francis compiled 17 runs whilst striking the
occasional boundary and effectively rotating
the strike.
Essex struck a number of boundaries and six’s
into or over the deep midwicket boundary on
his way to an unbeaten knock of 62. Zodiacs
finished their innings on 155.
Rebels also lost early wickets in their reply.
Brandon Leo (1), looking to attack from the
Levelwood Allstarz vs HTH Dolphins
Rebels Bowler, Wayne Leo
off skied the ball into the gleeful hands of Es
off,
Essex fielding at backward point to give Young
his first wicket. Ralph Knipe and Aiden Leo
continued Rebels innings in a cautious fashion, both resisting the urge to play in their
usual attacking mindset.
Dax Richards replaced Jordi Henry at the Red
Hill end and broke the partnership Knipe and
A Leo had crafted when he bowled A Leo (31)
in his second over. Rebels skipper Delroy Leo
stuck around to make 6 before he was dismissed LBW bowled Francis. Racy Leo was
out for duck, caught Essex, bowled Richards.
Although Rebels were losing quick wickets,
they were never behind the required run rate.
After Knipe was dismissed; caught Essex,
bowled Young, Rebels looked all but out of the
match. However, Rebels ‘youngstars’ Weston
Clingham and Brooklyn Fowler adopted a
‘never say die’ attitude, and produced knocks
of 25 and 33 respectively, to see Rebels over
the line.
From Roar! to Meoow. Newly crowned T20
Champions, knocked out by HTH Dolphins
Defending Champions Barracudas knocked out by Levelwood Allstarz, who won 3 out of 4 matches the sides
played this season.
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SPORTS ARENA
Brooklyn Fowler in action on
Sunday
Jordi Henry opening the
bowling for Zodiacs
Aiden Leo, stroking his way
to 31
REBELS EDGE BATTLE
OF YOUNGSTARS
Sun 26 April 2015 - Match Report
Gibby Young chipped in with
a knock of 27 on Sunday. The
experienced all-rounder also
returned bowling figures
of 2/16
Jamestown Zodiacs 155/5 vs Levelwood Rebels 157/9
Brooklyn Fowler’s knock of 33 saw
Levelwood Rebels move into the next
round of the knockout after defeating
Jamestown Zodiacs by a single wicket on Sunday.
This knockout clash saw the majority of St Helena’s young cricketing
talent pit there skills against each other. Both line-ups boasted an array
of youthful talent interlaced with a number of experienced cricketers.
Rebels got off to a great start, securing the wicket of Zodiacs skipper
Dax Richards in the second over; caught Racy Leo, bowled Aiden Leo
for 1. Zodiacs batsmen Jordi Henry, and Gibby Young combined to
rebuild their innings, before Henry was bowled by a full toss, becoming
A Leo’s second victim of the match.
Young, went on to strike a number of attacking shots as he steadily
made his way to 27 before being caught behind by R Leo, having nicked
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