Sentinel 12 September 2013 - vol 2 issue 25.indd
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Sentinel 12 September 2013 - vol 2 issue 25.indd
THE SENTINEL www.sams.sh South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd. Vol. 2, Issue 25 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 12 September 2013 BRAY AND STAY The Evolution of Literature page 12 LONGWOOD BROWNIES GO WEST FOR TREE PLANTING PARTY Page 20 NO ACCESS V isiting DFID advisors will no longer be allowed to be interviewed GOOD NEWS FOR PILLING page 6 directly by the media on St Helena. This policy was hurriedly enforced on Friday, last week, which also served to cancel a pre-arranged interview between SAMS and DFID’s visiting Airport Project Manager, Nigel Kirby. The interview with Mr Kirby had been arranged 17 days in advance by SHG’s Access Office. With three days to go, the Access Office informed SAMS that it had become, “necessary to fit another meeting into Mr Kirby’s programme,” as the reason for the cancellation, adding later that, “there is limited timing in the visit programme; and whilst unfortunate, this is unavoidable.” However, in follow up communication it was confirmed this change in plan was put in place by DFID’s Island Representative, Eddie Palmer. It was explained that having DFID advisors disseminating information via press briefings or press statements was simply enforcing a policy that had always been in place. Mr Palmer told SAMS, “This doesn’t stop DFID visitors going on the radio, but as a rule they will only do so in support of SHG colleagues.” Exciting exChange for SURE page 2 Nigel Kirby No Access - Nigel’s interview cancelled 2 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS BABY GIRL T iny tot, Jasmin Lily Williams, was born on Tuesday 3 September at 9.52am, weighing 6lb, 3.5oz and measuring 48cm. Parents, Isabel Williams and Tony Winfield, of Sapper Way, are chuffed to have a little sister for four year Harry James. The big brother is quite besotted and Mum no longer receives kisses, they all go to the baby. The family would like to thank all midwives, doctors and hospital staff for the “great” care and delivery of Jasmin. NEW HORIZONS TRIUMPH The New Horizons team of 2013 retained the Inter-Island Cup for a fourth consecutive time, arriving back home from Ascension on Monday, 9 September, after just over a month of physical and educational challenges, that will no doubt last in their memories for years to come. The team of eleven, joined by four leaders and their families, left on the 31 July, to compete against the Ascension Island Youth team, consisting of Ascension Island schoolchildren, in various individual and team sports. The aim of the trip was not only a competition but also an opportunity of character building for the participants. Youth trips like these around the world are designed to give individuals time to grow into more independent people and are good maturing opportunities for all participants. The 2013 trip was the fourth, and possibly final time the team will travel by ship to Ascension to compete for the Inter-Island cup. Starting in 2007 and occurring biannually, the competition has been hosted on Ascension each time. A bonus to these trips is the friendships that will have been gained during the team’s time on Ascension. For some, these friendships and memories will be cherished for years to come. THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 3 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Wayne and Sugar Donkey Spurs Exciting exChange for SURE O n the 1 October all telephone numbers will have the prefix #2. This is the first step being taken by ‘Sure South Atlantic’ as they work to deliver a mobile telephone service for St Helena by 2014. Retail, Marketing and Customer Services Manager, Anne Dillon and Networks Manager, Adam Yon of Sure came into SAMS to talk about the changes that will soon effect every household, business and telephone line on the island. Adam said, “Sure are experiencing number depletion due to rapid growth and services. Sure are also laying the groundwork and framework for the introduction of the mobile service in the very near future.” This initial move will see every telephone number on the island change by having the number “2” inserted before the first number. For instance the Sure customer services number which is now “2900” will become “22900.” With this change Sure are asking all customers T he island’s dentist, Wayne Baddier had an unusual patient recently and made a home visit to her out at the Donkey Home. “Unfortunately she’s got a bit of a dental problem,” said Wayne, “and not able to eat food properly.” The donkey is ‘Sugar’ and the mother of baby Basil, born last year. The dentist read up on the subject and found that donkey’s wear their posterior teeth down which leaves spurs on one side so they can’t grind food properly. “Sometimes it’s necessary for those sharp spurs to be filed down, and that’s the problem of this donkey,” he explained. “I was called out to try remedy the situation.” This is because of the absence of ‘Joe the Vet’ who is away on leave until the end of the month. Unfortunately the donkey was not as co-operative as Wayne’s ‘normal’ patients. “The donkey would allow me to look at its mouth but as soon as it opened too wide it would close. I was only able to look at what the problem was but not able to do anything about it.” A special file resembling a woodwork file would have been used to do the job. “I believe there is a gag you can put in the donkey’s mouth, other than that it has to be sedated. We’ll have to wait until Joe gets back,” conceded Wayne. This was his first attempt to perform dentistry on an animal other than his pet dogs. to advise their contacts of the change in their own numbers, including international contacts. As of 1 October anyone who does not know of the change to the system will find it difficult to reach and be reached. “It’s quite a complex process... I am confident that it will be a smooth transition,” said Adam. The last change like this was in 1990 when there was a move from a three digit to a four digit numbering system. There is no definitive date at the moment for the mobile platform but Sure need to deliver the service in 2014 as stated in their licensing agreement. ‘WRITE ON’ F rom 6-9th September, Prince Andrew School welcomed author, Niall Griffiths, to lead workshops on creative writing. Niall worked with students from Years 7 to 13. In his workshops Niall focussed on the power of the imagination to create ideas from everyday objects and situations. He also encouraged students to think carefully about the language they use to express these ideas in their writing. Year 8 student, Chloe Midwinter, commented: “I learned how to use more complex similes and metaphors in my writing. Working with Niall was inspirational!” “It was fun!” was how Andreas Caesar-Crowie, from Year 7, summed up the workshop that he attended. Headteacher, Paul Starkie, who attended some on Niall’s sessions, said: “Niall has been a great success at school and his accessible approach and enthusiasm has gone down extremely well with all the students he has worked with.” Niall was “writer in residence” on the last voyage of the RMS. He has published seven novels for adults including ‘Grits’, ‘Runt’ and ‘Wreckage’. His latest novel is ‘A Great Big Shining Star’. Two of his novels, ‘Kelly and Victor’ and ‘Wreckage’ have been made into screenplays and filmed for television. Niall also writes non-fiction, particularly travel writing, magazine articles and reviews. He has a wealth of experience in hosting writers’ workshops and performing all round the world in places as varied as Inuit huts on Arctic ice-fields and prisons in the UK. He can now add St Helena Island to his list of venues. contributed by Prince Andrew School 4 www.sams.sh SENTINEL COMMENT Richard Wallis, SAMS I ’ve been back at work for a week after my short holiday in the UK. Although I enjoyed my trip, catching up with family and old friends, people always ask, “are you happy to be back?” By this they mean St Helena. It has raised a few eyebrows when I reply with a resounding, “Yes.” Strangely I can’t see why this gets that reaction. When preparing for the journey on the RMS back to St Helena, I knew that those five days would be the best days of the whole trip. It was the anticipation of seeing the island again that made the voyage exciting. People will say that St Helena has not changed much - but there is something in the air. I don’t know what it is, but in the 18 months since I first arrived momentum has been growing and I feel it. We all know that work is being carried out from the highest levels of government to the man on the street who may not be actively making changes but knows that change is on the way. All are looking for change - not at the expense of the fundamentals that make St Helena the special place that it is, but improvements on things that are lacking, and emphasis on things that deserve to be highlighted. I don’t feel apprehensive for St Helena with the coming change. I think that fear of change is counterproductive and I encourage all to embrace the idea of change. Last week there was a letter in The Sentinel from the Change Manager of St Helena, Helen Standen were she admitted, “mistakes are likely to be made along the way but we will learn from them.” With inevitable mistakes that will come in the next few years, St Helena will grow as a society. If the risks involved in change are not taken, then all progress will cease. A society without progress is a society in decline. That is why I believe this may be one of the most exciting times in the history of St Helena. Dear Editor, Last year, 2012, I intended to depart to study desert conditions in Iceland, but was impeded, so never went, which is why I did not write; I have now been in Iceland, and saw the result for the black sands east of Namaskardh. Travelling east from Reykjavik to Hveragerdhi, the land is rumpled lava, with high ridges and a slick of moss; From there to Selfoss and up to Gullfoss, rich warm land with tree growth, crops, livestock, and flowers; Up the “Kjollvegur” between the glaciers, barren land flayed by last year’s heavy snowfalls and blizzards, that lasted from September to May, exposing roots, showing how erosion happens, facilities at Hveravellir, then to Blondulon, probably the most beautiful lake I ever saw, which at first I thought was the sea, -then a thousand foot descent into inhabited Iceland with its grasslands, trees, and farms. Lands which I saw as barren at Melrakkasletta, in north-east, and the black sands east of Namaskardh, which I saw in 2008, are mostly now covered with a brilliant heath grass, seven or eight inches high, there being no doubt the land needed, and had a rest, and another cold winter will give it another one. From the Jokulsa south-east to the drop down to coastal and eastern towns, there is still sixty miles of black sand, waiting to be seeded. The issue is to reduce the number of animals; I noticed that the sheep occupied hollows in eroded areas, and were picking what was left of roots out of the soil. Q.E.D. As even poplars will grow in Iceland, there is a lesson for St Helena. The “cloud forest” needs to be developed, exactly as it was done with huge success in Ascension Island. Trees to catch the rain, to have a trickle down effect in soil, in streams and in reservoirs, to conserve existing water, and not have it run down the cliffs and away. It then needs to be distributed, and land to be seeded as appropriate. T.H. Brooke was secretary to St Helena council from about 1788 to 1808, and he and other officers of the East India Company wrote numerous tracts on the development of the island. These were all professional men, such as hopefully will occupy a place in St Helena’s future, thanks to the airport. Major-General Sir Alexander Beatson significantly wrote that anyone with a multiple of acres, say ten, should devote one acre, or ten per cent of his holding, to trees. So a man or combine with a hundred acres, should plant ten acres of trees. In particular, in keeping with the policy of the Government plan, in relation to the central green mountain area, this needs to be fully stocked with trees, both for the sake of land and vegetation conservation, but also as a “cloud forest.” There is some evidence that the “jet stream” is affecting climate, but the drought in St Helena should not have been, in an area where rainbearing winds are moving south, and sea-currents near St Helena may be warmer than they have been. With the winding-up of the East India Company, the professional men left the island, and in spite of its significance in ending slavery, St Helena was reduced to being a colony, with no effort to continue the enlightened policy of the East India Company. This remained so until recently, so here’s hoping for improvements. Over to you. Yours sincerely, Patrick Farrell, 12, Leopardstown Grove, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland (Eire). Tel: 00353-1-2882644 Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL THANK YOU Leon and Tamara would like to convey their sincere thanks to all of the medical staff involved in the safe delivery of their baby daughter Renee Julie Legg who was born on 23 August 2013 with special thanks to Doctors Suleiman, Solla and Frigyesi, midwife Dadarai, Sister Anna and June. Their professionalism and dedication is notable. They would also like to extend grateful thanks and appreciation to the many friends and family members who sent gifts and cards to mark the happy occasion. Cancer Awareness Important dates for your diary: Thursday 10 October to Wednesday 16 October. The Cancer Support and Awareness charity will be hosting an action packed week of awareness and fund raising activities. The full programme of the week is coming soon. In the meantime, tone up those muscles in readiness for the ever-popular “Pink Walk.” ST HELENA SHAREHOLDERS ASSOCIATION The St Helena Shareholders Association will be holding a meeting for the Islander Minority Shareholders of Solomon and Company on Wednesday 18th September 2013 at 7pm.at the Consulate Hotel Conference Room , to discuss the Companys annual report and Accounts for the year ended March 2013. This meeting is being held in preparation for the Companys Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th September 2013. Following this the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders Association will be held and all members of the Association are asked to make a special effort to attend. SAMS Contact Details Telephone: 2727 email: news@sams.sh website: www.sams.sh THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 5 OPINION Poker An occasional questioning prod at the political firegrate By Stuart Moors ǫ You know the old motto – “Bad go, worse come”, referring, of course, to the endless cycle of replacement ex-pats from the FCO to take the top job on St.Helena. It’s not as simple as that, we know, and its continued use is probably a translation of “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.” performed but in a more distant and perfunctory manner. But what the devil do they do? And why should they be so characterised, especially at the end of their term? The question I raise, though, is whether any of these roles are really necessary. In any case, there have been occasions when the reigns of office have been handed to a Saint in the acting capacity of Governor, so even if there is a role for a Governor, we can most likely manage to fill the post admirably from within the organisation. We should perhaps recognise that each successive incumbent has a different preconception of what his (or, I guess eventually, her) job entails. Some will come with tons of colonial baggage, expecting to sit on a throne and dispense authority to the minions who cower at their feet. Perhaps this has been eradicated now, especially with the ditching of the feathered headdress (perhaps you saw the late Governor Clancy more of a skinflint than a reformer), but I doubt whether all of the gubernatorial candidates are completely free of harbouring some of the delusions of grandeur when applying. Furthermore, recent changes to the Constitution have deliberately taken powers away from the Governor, and many residual powers (which are often of a discretionary nature) are now thankfully theoretical, being much more subject to scrutiny than ever before, and generally speaking, being reduced to a ceremonial process. Yes, the Governor “appoints” people to posts, but he doesn’t usually decide who to appoint. Yes, the Governor signs all Bills into law, but neither he nor the Attorney General actually pass the law. Yes, the Governor presides over Executive Council, but decisions made at Council are not his to make alone. Some will come expecting to run the country, as a Managing Director would run a reasonably-sized company. Take advice, of course, from experts and representatives, but in the end, the buck stops with the President, apologies, with the Governor. If we had a Ministerial form of Government, with a Chief Minister, or even if we had adopted a Chief Councillor in our current Committee arrangement, then, it could be argued, even the need for the Governor to preside over ExCo would disappear. Some will take a much less hands-on approach and adopt a role more akin to the Royal family, attending mainly to such important matters of state as opening Youth Centres and distributing First-Aid Certificates. The required working duties of a Governor might still be I do not see that the Governor needs to have Shipping as a special responsibility either, but there are indeed some responsibilities that we might consider wrong to incorporate into the day-to-day duties of running of the country by elected Members and career Civil Servants. Basil Read Back to Work A fter the reported work stoppages of last week, Basil Read have worked to rectify any reasons that their workforce had to down tools. Below is a press release dated Thursday 5 September from Basil Read. Press release – Basil Read work stoppage A meeting was held between representatives of a small portion of the airport workforce and management where issues relating to employ- We strive to keep separate the Judicial needs of the country from the Legislative processes. When these aspects are combined, there is a real danger that no-one has access to justice, and corruption will permeate all court proceedings. The idea that those with money are treated by the Judiciary differently to those who do not is already too much of a problem when justice depends significantly on the quality of the lawyer you can afford, but if the law is exercised (or even worse, written) differently for different people, then we revert to a feudal system. So, who should oversee the Judiciary? Who should appoint Magistrates? Who should consider grievances against them fairly? Only an outsider has a real chance of doing these things reasonably successfully. The above is true, however, only as long as he or she is not seen as siding with one group of people rather than another. So, it seems to me that the role of independent appointer and overseer is completely incompatible with the role of Chief Executive of the Government, which is by definition a different “side” than the private sector, and is not infrequently a different “side” in court cases. But this is exactly the situation we have at the moment – all Governors are theoretically the Head of Government as well as the Head of State, as well as the protector of an independent Judiciary. Should we not separate these roles, so that the Governor’s role has nothing to do with running the country? If we did, and the task of running St.Helena plc was left to an out-and-out businessman, then I think we should welcome the services of an unelected Governor, and at the end of his term, his reputation should be no less pristine than at the beginning. employees to air their grievances. The events of the past few days’ stoppage has not affected the works programme in any manner whatsoever. No employees have or will be dismissed, or are being sent back to RSA because of the work stoppage. A few expatriates will be proceeding on annual leave on the next RMS voyage for a well-earned rest. The matter has been concluded and it is back to business as usual. ment conditions were discussed. The terms and conditions of employment were re-iterated to all employees. None of the issues raised were related to the accommodation or amenities provided as per some inaccurate media reports. All employees have returned to their work stations and operations are continuing as normal. It is with regret that the matter resulted in a work stoppage as all protocols, procedures and Charles Schwarz communication channels are, and have been in Human Resources Manager place from inception of the contract for any 6 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS Good News for Pilling Primary School WEEKLY WEATHER UPDATE M other Nature bestowed us with a few glorious sunny days this week as we leave A new academic year has begun at Pilling Primary School, and the first major change that has been made is the resurfacing of the school’s playground. This started at the end of the school holidays and was completed at the end of last week. Director of Education and Employment, Colin Moore, said that Pilling Primary’s playground was in “serious need of repair” after being worn down by children throughout many years. “The playground really was in a very poor state of repair,” he explained, “with all sorts of holes and divots within it.” Soft bitumen would’ve been the preferred material to resurface the playground, but unfortunately it is a material that is not available on St Helena. “I had to take the choice of whether to wait and allow that poor surface to carry on being used,” said Colin, “or to make the best of things and put down a new surface, even if it was a surface that was not ideal to what we’d like.” Although this was the case, Colin is pleased that the children have now got a “smooth, playable surface.” Colin was questioned as to why the works began after the school holidays, as opposed to being done during those three weeks, which would have been more convenient to the schoolchildren. “Ideally we would’ve liked to have seen the work done during the three week break and we thought that was what we were going to achieve,” replied Colin, “but for contractual reasons, which are outside my jurisdiction, we weren’t able to achieve that.” If the work hadn’t been done right away, Colin and Pilling Primary would’ve had to wait until Christmas, so he decided to “bite the bullet, and get on with it.” Colin was very pleased that the work was done at “break neck speed” and is happy to see Pilling Primary school return to normal proceedings with the new surface from Monday, 9 September. PRISON OFFICERS AWARDED CERTIFICATES The Governor, Mark Capes hosted an awards ceremony at Plantation House last August. The course involved 10 days of classroom based training, self defence and first aid. “We covered all aspects of security, prisoners needs, resettlement ready for them to enter the community again and rehabilitation,” explained Kylie. Competency was demonstrated by a number of written exams and practical assessments. week and Prison Officers received certificates of Achievement for completing their Prison Officer Initial Training Course. Governor Capes and Prison Manager, Martin David highlighted that the Prison Officers’ work is often ‘behind the scenes’ but their jobs are paramount in the care of vulnerable individuals and the protection and security of the Island’s community. “It was brilliant,” said Senior Offender Manager and Senior Prison Officer, Kylie Hercules of the awards. “A lot of the prison officers are not recognised for their professionalism and work they do. You see the Police out and on the beat but you don’t see Prison Officers. It was a really great experience to be recognised and have the awards presented up at Plantation.” The Prison Officer Initial Training course began in February and was completed in Kylie receiving her certificate ‘scruffy August’ well and truly behind (fingers crossed) and go headlong into Spring. Even the arum lilies have obliged and reared their elegant heads. Note the minimal rainfall, perhaps we should be mindful of our water usage again... Here are the weather readings from the Met Station at Bottom Woods and ANRD at Scotland for the past week. Bottom Woods Min temp Max temp Mean temp Total sunshine Total rainfall Mean w/speed 13.4C 18.8C 15.3C 31.6 hrs 1.2mm 14 knots Scotland 12.0C 18.0C 14.1C 44.7 hrs 2.3mm HOUSEHOLD SURVEY T he Statistics Office will be conducting a household survey in October. The survey is designed to update information collected during the previous Household Expenditure Survey and also to fill important gaps in the information currently held about households on St Helena. Amongst other things, the information received from the survey will feed into the selection of goods and services that are monitored for the Retail Price Index. It will also update information on living standards on the island and examine how spending patterns change with household income. Participants in the survey will be asked to complete a questionnaire and to keep a diary of expenditure for a two-week period. All responses to questions, and diary entries, will be kept strictly confidential. Selected participants will be receiving a letter of invitation in the week commencing 23 September. St Helena Government Statistician, Paula McLoed, said in a government press release: “Our results can only be as good as the information with which we are provided. We would very much appreciate the help and cooperation of all households who are selected. Households will be randomly selected from each administrative area.” THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 7 NOTICE BOARD/SNIPPET PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF GRP tank panels located at Red Hill Water Treatment Works Connect Saint Helena Ltd is inviting bids for the purchase of all or some of the GRP tank panels which have become redundant. These panels will be sold on an ‘as is’ basis without any warranty and shall be removed from site immediately upon conclusion of the sale. Anyone interested can collect the bid document from The Procurement Coordinator at Connect Saint Helena Ltd offices, Carnarvon Court, Room No. 1 between 09:00hrs and 12:00noon. The closing date for receiving all bids is on Wednesday 18 September 2013. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION PROGRESS F reedom of Information (FOI) in St Helena was at the forefront for a number of councillors leading up to the General Election. It was reported that some prospective councillors committed to having FOI in place within 3 months. The public meeting on 9 September to tease out details for the draft ordinance, drew an attendance of 17, including 10 councillors, but not all of them contributed to discussions. Examples were given why fit for purpose FOI is needed. FOI is a basic human right. It will raise the profile of councillors, protect officials and individuals, improve decision making and make decision makers take ownership, protect against corruption, create a culture of everyone being open and take ownership from a younger age. The counter argument to FOI is secrecy, it was said. There is transparency but improvements are needed. In Executive Council (EXCO) there is presumption of openness, but the public should know all that is discussed, albeit only open items are published. Although everyone subscribed to the FOI principle, one councillor was concerned that it should be looked at in the context of St Helena. Given the present budget and competing priorities, should limited resources be immediately devoted to putting up FOI draft legislation and setting up a regime? Another councillor commented that incrementally the cost will be minimal. Good Government and other funding could be sought. Next steps are to present details of the meeting to Social & Development Committee for processing forward. 8 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL WORLD & ST HELENA SNIPPETS WORLD NEWS SNIPPETS Ewan Van Rensburg Departs Syria conflict: France to float tough UN resolution France will put a resolution to the UN Security Council to place Syria’s chemical weapons under international control so they can be destroyed, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says. He said it would threaten “extremely serious” consequences if Syria breached its conditions. There would be a request for a complete inspection of all chemical weapons. Russia also has a plan to put Syria’s chemical weapons under international control, it says. Mr Fabius, who was speaking at a news conference in Paris, said the resolution, based around five points, would demand that Syria “bring fully to light” its chemical weapons programme. The measure would also set up international inspections and controls of the dismantling process. (www.bbc.co.uk) Ewan and Martin George of ESH Four convicted for Delhi gang rape Four men have been found guilty of the fatal gang rape of a student in the Indian capital Delhi last December. The 23-year-old woman was brutally assaulted on a bus and died two weeks later. Her death led to days of huge protests across India in a wave of unprecedented anger. The case forced the introduction of tough new laws to punish sexual offences. The four men are expected to be sentenced on Wednesday. Mukesh Singh, Vinay Sharma, Akshay Thakur and Pawan Gupta denied charges including rape and murder, and lawyers for three of the men said they would appeal against the convictions. They face the death penalty over the attack on the physiotherapy student after being found guilty of rape, murder and destruction of evidence. (www.bbc.co.uk) Bob Geldof set to travel into space The singer and campaigner Bob Geldof is to travel into space as a passenger on a commercial space flight. Space Expedition Corporation (SXC) is hoping to launch 100 people into space in 2014 at the cost of $100,000 (£64,000) per ticket. The first astronauts will travel 100km (62 miles) into space launching from Curacao in the Southern Caribbean sea. Others who have already signed up include DJ Armin van Buuren and Victoria’s Secret model Doutzen Kroes. Mr Geldof said: “Being the first Irishman in space is not only a fantastic honour but pretty mind-blowing. The first rock astronaut space rat! Elvis may have left the building but Bob Geldof will have left the Planet.” (www.bbc.co.uk) W hen the RMS left on Tuesday it took with it Ewan Van Rensburg, who had been on island since 24 May working alongside Enterprise St Helena (ESH) as a business advisor. Ewan has worked in the technical support role on a three month contract, that was extended so he could hand over projects to the next person to fill the rolling role. Ewan joined ESH from Grant Thornton for the short contract that was first identified by a DfID audit for SHDA. Ewan was the second person to fill this role - but the next, Lisa Ryan, who arrived on Monday, will be on a one year contract. Both are here to supply skill sets lacking on the island. The services they provide are at no cost to the clients. SAMS asked Ewan if he saw the value in the rolling contract, “I can defiantly see the value in that. I will acknowledge that the three month contract is quite short and it is not ESH’s intention to maintain that,” Ewan replied before continuing, “In the time I was here I think that the enthusiasm with which the training was received, and the value I feel was added, that by itself made these three months worth it.” SCOUT JACKPOT DRAW The winners for the August Scout Jackpot were: 1st prize - £100 – Lynette Leo –- Tel: 4934 -Ticket No. 443, 2nd - £50 – Rosalie Joshua – New Bridge - Ticket No. 465, 3rd - £25 – David Constantine – Jamestown - Ticket No. 452, 4th - £25 – Skyla Thomas – Longwood Hangings – Ticket No. 481. The September Jackpot will be drawn on Friday, 6 October 2013. Tickets are available from shops being Yon- New Ground, Larry Thomas-Longwood, Sylvia Stevens, McKnight’s, Thorpe’s Wholesale, Rose & Crown & Fowler at the Arch. Also from the Standard, , MTB’s Mini Mart and the following personnel: Mark & Colin Yon, Ray & Desiree Hudson, Elaine Benjamin, Joy George, June Lawrence, Pat Crowie, Karen Yon, Bobby Essex, Gavin George, Clarence Roberts, Terry Richards, David Young & Alex Fowler –also available from the Scouts and Explorers REMEMBER TO HAVE ANY CHANCE OF WINNING, YOU MUST PARTICIPATE THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 9 NOTICE BOARD AGM Date: Tuesday 24th September 2013 “Cherish our past; value the future” Time: 6.30 pm Place: Consulate Hotel - Ballroom Following completion of the meeting there will be a talk entitled A Safari from Nairobi to Jamestown followed by a glass of wine. Post holders and nominations for vacancies for officers are below. Members of the Trust can nominate their own candidate if they wish to do so. Signed nominations must be handed in to the Trust Office at close of business two days before the AGM, and proposers and seconders must be paid up members, as must also be the person proposed. If there are two or more candidates for any post, there will be an election at the AGM. Nominees: Vice Chairman “At Large” member “At Large” member Rebecca Cairns-Wicks Earl Henry Vanessa Thomas 10 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL ST HELENA SNIPPETS ST HELENA MAGISTRATES’ COURT 27th August 2013 MALCOLM DOUGLAS THOMAS (58) of the Barns, Market Street pleaded guilty to brandishing an offensive weapon, namely a bamboo cane, and causing fear or provocation of violence. The court proceeded to sentence on the basis that Mr Thomas had been assaulted earlier and further that the threats made were as a result of factual and personal pressures caused by the particular circumstances then prevailing. Mr Thomas, who had no previous convictions, was sentenced to a conditional discharge of one year. This requires Mr Thomas to comply with the law for that period otherwise Mr Thomas will be re-sentenced on this matter in addition to any further offences. Mr Thomas was ordered to pay costs of £15.00. 29th August 2013 STEPHEN ALAN FOWLER (40) of Half Tree Hollow was summoned to appear for failing to pay an outstanding fine amounting to £138.50. Mr Fowler having failed to appear, a warrant was granted for his arrest. TIMOTHY JOHN HENRY (47) of Harbour View, Jamestown pleaded guilty to being drunk in a public place. Mr Henry was fined the maximum penalty of £40.00 in view of his having four similar previous convictions and warnings. Mr Henry was also ordered to pay costs of £15.00. DENELIA ANN LEO (43) of Ropery Field, Longwood had pleaded guilty to causing a breach of the peace. Sentence was further adjourned for a report from the DHSW before sentencing. MIKAEL PER OLSSON (50) of Near White Horse, Jamestown pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a notice requiring him to furnish information and produce books and documents relating to St Helena Media Productions Limited to the Commissioner of Taxes. Mr Olsson had two recent previous convictions for respectively failing to file a tax return and failing to accord with a similar notice. Sentence was adjourned on this matter, and in respect of the activation of a conditional discharge sentence for the failure to file said tax return, for one week. This adjournment was to allow Mr Olsson an opportunity to comply with the said notice before sentencing. STEPHEN ARTHUR PETERS (57) of Market Street, Jamestown was committed to stand trial at the next session of the Supreme Court on a charge of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Mr Peters was remanded in custody. IAN DOUGLAS SIM (54) of Sunnyside, St Pauls had pleaded guilty at trial to criminal damage and consuming alcohol contrary to a prohibition order. As Mr Sim was considered to be under the influence of alcohol in court, sentencing was adjourned and Mr Sim was remanded in custody. CLAYTON WILLIAM THOMAS (26) of Botanical Gardens, Jamestown pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis. The Court indicated that where a Defendant fails to provide a specimen of breath, in order to ensure the Defendant gains no advantage in doing so, the Court would ordinarily sentence and disqualify on the basis that the Defendant had been driving while substantially over the prescribed limit. Mr Thomas was therefore fined £240.00 with costs of £15.00. Mr Thomas was also disqualified from driving for the extended period of 3 years as Mr Thomas had a related previous conviction within the past five years. DANIEL JAMES YON (23) of Half Tree Hollow pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving whilst 31% over the prescribed alcohol limit. Mr Yon was fined £240.00 and £120.00 respectively on each charge, with £15.00 costs. Mr Yon was disqualified from driving for the extended period of two years in view of the significant danger his driving had posed and the consequential damage he had caused. 30th August 2013 IAN DOUGLAS SIM (54) of Sunnyside, St Pauls appeared before the court having had 51 predominantly road traffic and antisocial behaviour previous warnings and cautions, and 67 previous convictions for assault, road traffic and alcohol related matters. Mr Sim had 6 previous convictions for driving whilst over the prescribed limit. The Court intimated that the public protection required that Mr Sim should generally now expect nothing other than ever increasing custodial sentences whenever he appears before it. Mr Sim was therefore sentenced to 7 months and 15 days imprisonment and disqualified from driving for the extended period of 5 years for failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis, 4 months and 15 days consecutive imprisonment for so driving while disqualified, with no separate penalty given in respect of having consumed alcohol contrary to a prohibition order and having driven without insurance. Mr Sim was further sentenced to 30 days concurrent imprisonment for an offence of criminal damage and given no separate penalty in respect of a further offence of consuming alcohol contrary to a prohibition order. 5th September 2013 LEEMARC KURT AUGUSTUS (24) of Blue Hill pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm namely bruising to the face of the victim. The Court stated that violent offences on licensed premises will be dealt with severely. The Court however sentenced on the basis that Mr Augustus had no previous convictions and he was therefore fined £300.00 with costs of £15.00. CLAYTON JAMES CLINGHAM (20) of Deadwood pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm namely bruising to the face of the victim. The Court stated that violent offences on licensed premises will be dealt with severely. The Court however sentenced on the basis that Mr Clingham had been provoked by his being assaulted first. Mr Clingham, who had two similar previous convictions, was therefore fined £400.00 with costs of £15.00. STEPHEN ALAN FOWLER (40) of Half Tree Hollow had been summoned to appear for failing to pay an outstanding fine amounting to £138.50. Mr Fowler having failed to appear, a warrant had been granted for his arrest. Mr Fowler having now made further payment towards the outstanding fine the case was adjourned for four weeks to allow for such further payments to be made. KYLE KIERAN LEE JOSHUA (24) of Sapper Way pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm namely bruising to the face of the victim. The Court stated that violent offences on licensed premises will be dealt with severely. This offence was further aggravated by being wholly unprovoked and involving the kicking of the victim on the head. Mr Joshua had a similar recent previous conviction from the Falkland Islands for also kicking his victim on the head, for which Mr Joshua had received probation and community service. Mr Joshua was remanded in custody and the case was adjourned for a Pre-Sentence Report prior to sentencing. MIKAEL PER OLSSON (50) of Near White Horse, Jamestown had pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a notice requiring him to furnish information and produce books and documents relating to St Helena Media Productions Limited to the Commissioner of Taxes. Mr Olsson had two recent previous convictions for respectively failing to file a tax return and further failing to accord with a similar notice. Sentence had been adjourned on this matter, and in respect of the activation of a conditional discharge sentence for the failure to file said tax return, for one week. This adjournment had been to allow Mr Olsson an opportunity to comply with the said notice before sentencing. The Court was advised that there was a 99.92% compliance with the Income Tax Ordinance in St Helena and that Mr Olsson was presently the only individual refusing to so comply. Mr Olsson did not take the opportunity given to him by the Court to comply with said notice. Mr Olsson was accordingly fined £320.00 with costs of £15.00 in respect of the most recent failure to comply with the notice and fined a further £90.00 for having failed to accord with the terms of the previous conditional discharge. Mr Olsson was also advised that, having been fined close to the maximum financial penalty on this occasion, the Court will require to give consideration to a sentence of imprisonment in the event of any further failures to accord with the Income Tax Ordinance. MARTIN CHRISTOPHER SUTCLIFFE (51) of Jamestown pleaded guilty to driving whilst 42% over the prescribed alcohol limit. Mr Sutcliffe was fined £80.00 with £15.00 costs. Mr Sutcliffe was disqualified from driving for the period of one year. PAUL WILLIAMS (59) of Alarm Forrest admitted failing to comply with the conditions of a Probation Order. Mr Williams indicated that as he wished to leave St Helena he was no longer willing to comply with the said order as he had previously indicated he would. As this particular order was made principally for the benefit of Mr Williams getting assistance to prevent him reoffending, and standing his unwillingness to comply with the same, the court discharged the order and Mr Williams was fined £270.00 in its stead. THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 11 ST HELENA SNIPPETS Photo courtesy of Ed Thorpe Saints Motocross S aturday night the Robert Glanville Piston Cup 2012 was presented at Donny’s. A pit bike was suspended above the DJ, advertising boards with biker slogans dotted the area and biker jerseys dangled as decoration. The ‘Dirt Demons’ won the cup last year which was presented in 2013 because of late arrival of trophies. Bikes on display were, “Honda CR, Kawasaki KX, Suzuki RM, Yamaha YZ and some with pretty big engines,” said Terri Clingham, secretary of the Saints Motocross Club. “There are a few with 500cc, 400 and then you get the 250’s and 125’s which are more popular.” Motocross bikers and enthusiasts can look forward to upcoming events as the Robert Glanville Piston Cup 2013 is hoped to be held later this year, as well as the National Championship. “We will have a review at the end of the year and hope we can fit more events in throughout the whole year,” said Terri. The Motocross Club has 35 members and has the use of a course out at Long- wood, near the Millennium Forest. Plans are in hand to extend the track to include an A and B circuit. In his presentation speech, Kevin Hudson the chairman said, “since the arrival of professional start gates and the redeveloped track, the Club aims to open this year’s MX season at a different level, expect a lot more racing!” Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc has Vacancies for Part-time Coffee Pickers to work within their Coffee Plantation Interested persons should forward their names to the Human Resources Department, as soon as possible Tel: 290 2380 Email: hradmin@solomons.co.sh 12 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL REPORT The Evolution of Literature Damien O’Bey, SAMS T he 8 September was ‘World Literacy Day’; the date set aside by UNESCO over 40 years ago is a way of reminding the international community that literacy is a human right and the foundation of all learning. The theme for 2013 was ‘21st Century Literacy’, highlighting the need to realise basic literacy skills for all and to equip everyone with more advanced literacy skills as a part of lifelong learning. Author, Niall Griffiths, visited St Helena from 2-10 September on an Enterprise St Helena (ESH) initiative, set up with the hope of achieving similar objectives to that of ‘World Literacy Day.’ Born in Toxteth, Liverpool, Niall is an internationally recognised author, having published six novels. He’s also written sevNiall with Sunrise Presenters Damien & Simon eral travel pieces, and restaurant and book reviews. Whilst on island, Niall held three public sessions which were free to attend. guage and the way we speak. With the in- first century. We wish to see a century where The sessions were aimed at “aspiring writ- fluence of mobile phone texting and instant every child is able to read and to use this ers, journalists and those interested in books messaging via social networks, we’ve cre- skill to gain autonomy.” ated a newer, quicker and the written word.” The sessions were reasonably well attended, way of writing, where THE and “lots of enthusiastic people showed up,” words are shortened and sentences aren’t said Niall as a guest on SAMS RADIO 1’s Agriculture Equipment for Hire Sunrise show on Monday. “There were lots written in full. To be The St. Helena Farmers AssociaƟon is pleased to inform its members of voices who wanted to express themselves able to text you still that they are now in possession of the following equipment that was in a different way. The sessions were very need to be able to read approved and funded by Enterprise St. Helena: and write. “I use text interesting.” x 300 waƩ Electric Sheep Shears + CL 3000 2.8 KVA Generator Niall also spent time working in schools speak when texting, x Ryobi Brush CuƩers + Expand-it Pruner aƩachment if required and was pleased with the levels of inter- but I’d never write est. “Without naming anybody, a group like that,” said Niall. x Chain Saws of youngsters showed a great enthusiasm “It doesn’t worry me SƟll awaiƟng delivery... for writing,” said Niall. A rather refresh- that the art of writing x Honda F720 Tiller with aƩachments if required - Potato LiŌer, Five Tine CulƟvator, Heavy Duty Slasher Rotors, Reversible ing comment, knowing how reading and will be lost though. Plough & Ridger writing has been beaten into second place If you read someby the thrills gained by digital media like thing that was written x SƟhl BT121 Earth Auger with 90mm & 120 mm Auger Bit Xbox’s and Play Stations. How can books in the 14th Century ANRD have also contributed Spray Cans for hire. and writing compete in an age when tech- and compared it to The first items of equipment available for hire are the chain saws and nology is at the forefront of everyday life? the style in which a members are ask to contact any one of the following commiƩee “I’m really not sure,” replied Niall. “Read- novel is written now, members for further details and terms and condiƟons of hire. Mrs Beverley Francis (Chairperson) - Tel: 4427 ing and writing is considered a sissy thing you’d see major difMrs June ConstanƟne (Secretary) - Tel: 4009 to do when you’re young, but it became my ferences.” Literature Mrs Mavis Benjamin (Treasurer) - Tel: 4682 little, rebellious secret. I used to make little is evolving just like dens and hide away with a book. It’s a way everything else. Mr Colin Thomas (Member) - Tel: 4572 of enjoying all the thrills without the noise. “Literacy is much Mr Rex Thomas (Member) - Tel: 4312 If you show an enthusiasm for reading you more than an educaMrs Delia Allen (Member) - Tel: 4440 can interact with a book. They say a good tional priority,” says Mr Gilbert Legg (Member) - Tel: 2412 book is like a conversation. It’s the same UNESCO’s Director Mr Gary Stevens (Member) - Tel: 3431 with writing, you can create your own little General, Irina Bokoyou are interested in becoming a member of the associaƟon where world and make characters that live in your va. “It is the ultimate Ifyou can benefit from access to the above equipment at reasonable investment in the fu- rates, share your views and opinions, raise any concerns and to be mind come to life through writing.” Back to the theme of ‘21st Century Litera- ture and the first step informed of any agriculture related maƩers, then join now! cy’; our world has moved through the gears towards all the new together g we can help p and the human race has seen many changes forms of literacy reover the centuries, none more so than lan- quired in the twenty- Farmers AssociaƟon THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 13 SNIPPET/NOTICE BOARD Atlantic Star Airlines Update This week on the island there were high level meetings with visiting Director of Basil Read, Jimmy Johnston and DfID Airport Manager, Nigel Kirby. All the good work, making sure that the airport project reaches completion on time and on budget. In the Sentinel issue dated 6 June 2013 we introduced Atlantic Star airlines to the island. They are trying to become the official St Helena airline. SAMS contacted Atlantic Star to see how they are progressing. They replied below... The team at Atlantic Star have been busy progressing the project over the last few months and whilst much of the activity has to remain confidential ahead of the potential Air Access process to be run by DfID later this year Richard Brown CEO of Atlantic Star is keen to emphasise the good progress being made towards St Helena having its own airline dedicated to serving the needs of Saints, the tourism industry and businesses in the island. 09 SEPTEMBER 2013 ax Timeline Important Notice to: All Businesses, Self Employed, Companies & Individuals who submitted an annual Tax Return for the year 2012/2013 All tax due relating to the year 2012/2013 must be paid before 30 September 2013. Recent activities have included the following: Appointing an aviation finance specialist to undertake analysis of the airline business plan and to interface with potential investors in Atlantic Star. It is too early to share information about investors, but what we can say is that there is strong interest and that the business plan is sound. Refining of the operational plan based on the likely demand for flights through 2016-2021 as the availability of tourist accommodation increases on the island during that period. The team at Atlantic Star continue to see London (via an enroute fuel stop)as the primary destination and Cape Town as a useful second route to tap into demand from South Africa and provide the potential to bring significant cargo volume to the island. Discussion with an aviation leasing company regarding specific aircraft availability and leasing rates for Spring 2016. Availability of a suitable aircraft presents no issues provided that a commitment can be made to a specific aircraft hull by Spring 2015. Both the Boeing 757 and Airbus A319 remain in the running as a launch aircraft at this stage. We are also in discussions with a UK company able to assist Atlantic Star in the event of flight disruption or planned maintenance to the aircraft such that services to the island will not be interrupted. Eventually Atlantic Star will have a number of aircraft (depending on the development of the tourism industry and visitor numbers) but we have to begin with a single aircraft (just as Virgin Atlantic did back in1984) to match supply of seats to the likely initial demand for travel. Visiting UK Saints sports day at Reading to talk first hand with as many people as possible about the plan for the airline. Richard and fellow directors Andy Radford and Carl Haslem were delighted to meet so many people and see how enthusiastic about the project they are. On the basis of how many people said “I want to be on the first flight” we might have to fit extra seats! We also discovered lots of Saints with skills that A-Star will need - cabin crew, engineers, ground handling and customer service professionals all came to speak to us and ask us about our plans. Andrew has a visit to the island booked in early October and will be taking time to speak to as many people as possible face to face to add to our understanding of the needs of St Helena and the aspirations Saints have for Atlantic Star. He will provide more details of his visit nearer to the time so as to make himself available to Saints during his stay. You have already calculated your own tax when completing your 2012/2013 tax return therefore you may not receive any further notification of the tax you should pay. If you are unsure about the amount of tax you have to pay please do not hesitate to contact the tax office on telephone number 2287. Failure to make payment of this tax by the 30 September 2013 will result in penalty of 10% of the debt and 1% of the debt for every month it remains outstanding. Income Tax Office Contacts Email: ac.tax@hmrc.gov.sh (Gillian Knipe) Email tax.auditor@hmrc.gov.sh (Noleen Phillips) Tel. No. 2287 14 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL LIFESTYLE & CULTURE FISH TO ‘SPEAR’ Darrin Henry, SAMS While St Helena's fishing industry seems to flounder, just a (relatively) short distance away, on Ascension Island, they're reeling in an international market! British actor and singer, Robson Green, is just one of the many fishing enthusiasts who've enjoyed sport fishing on our sister island, filming an episode of Extreme Fishing. Last week Blaine Chester (22) joined his dad Colin, who runs Ascension Island Fishing Charters, (AIFC). Blaine dropped in on Blaine Chester SAMS Radio 1 during Colin Chester with a 281lb Tuna his journey from Cape Town to Ascension to on Ascension talk about his new venture. AIFC have approximately 13 boats, half of which are out five or six days each week, fishing, spear fishing and diving. Customers come from all around the world, including New Zealand, USA, UK, South Africa and Dubai. Using knowledge of the seas around the island along with different fishing techniques, AIFC can almost guarantee their customers catch to order. Much of the diving and fishing takes place close to shore, however, the boats do go out a fair distance as well. "If we're going for the bigger game fishing, we'll go maybe 10, 15km offshore," said Blaine. "It's quite a distance, you hardly see land. It's quite far but it's worth it." So what's the appeal to travel such a long way “If we’re going for the bigger game fishing, we’ll go maybe 10, 15km offshore” to fish on Ascension? It's the big fish, Blaine explained, "the fish are huge. The smallest tuna that's ever been caught on one of our boats is about 63 kilos." The AIFC website outlines more of what to expect: "There are various pelagic species found around the ROCK as we like to call it, Blue Marlin (largest taken 300lbs) are around all year long, Atlantic Sailfish are in abundance from Dec to April along with White Marlin, Spearfish and Dorado. Large yellowfin Tuna (largest taken 300lbs) patrol the ledges and dropoffs, looking for food and with them come the Rainbow Runner and Wahoo. Inshore species include, Rock Hind (grouper) amberjack, Almaco Jack, Black Jacks, Horse Eye Jacks, Rainbow Runner, Dorado and Tuna." Blaine himself specialises in spear fishing. (Spear fishing is done as a free dive, without a scuba tank). This is different to the simpler, three pronged pole or lance with a rubber band at one end, that many Saints are familiar with. Spear fishing employs a gun type device, complete with a trigger. The power is greater, it's more accurate and is effective up to 5m depending on the gun size. “Atlantic Sailfish are in abundance from Dec to April along with White Marlin, Spearfish and Dorado” During Blaine's 12 year spear fishing experience in South Africa one of the hazards he's had to contend with are sharks. "Pretty often; pretty much every time we dive, one or two sharks come around. Sometimes they'll take it (the fish) off the spear." In a matter-of-fact manner, Blaine said he's had, "a few aggressive encounters. It doesn't put me off, it's a thrill. They are mainly bronze whalers and reef sharks, two to three metres." Shark encounters on Ascension are expected to be less, however, "There is a tiger shark that hangs around on Ascension," said Blaine. Spear Fishing on Ascension Despite what was just a brief visit, what did Blaine think of St Helena's potential as a fishing destination? Although his dad, Colin, has never been to St Helena, Blaine told me, "it's amazing here." Even with just a two day stop over, Blaine managed to go fishing on the day he arrived, and said he would recommend coming here to AIFC. A disadvantage for St Helena, (for now) is the lack of air access. AIFC's customers fly in on the regular RAF flights from Brize Norton, UK. The fishermen (and women) usually spend about 3-8 days on Ascension. As for marketing; the business relies primarily on word of mouth advertising. Blaine plans to be on Ascension with AIFC for at least two years. For more information: http://www.ascensionislandfishingcharters.co.uk THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 15 TIME OUT COFFEE BREAK HUMOUR Three men get tipsy at the local pub one night and conspire to rob the local bank. They try and rob the place but are too drunk to pull it off. As the alarms scream, they leg it out of the bank and down the alley. Hot on their heals are the cops, responding to the alarm. As the three drunks round a bend, they spot a Cats and Dogs Home and jump over the fence into the kennel yard. They see three burlap sacks lying on the ground and they each crawl into an empty bag. The cops leap over the fence behind them and spot the three bulging sacks on the ground. One cop kicks the first sack and the first man says, “Woof! Woof!” “Ah, must be a dog!” says the cop and he kicks the second sack. The second man says, “Meow!” and the cop nods his head, exclaiming, “Must be cats!” and turns his focus on the last sack, kicking it sharply. The third man cries out, “Potatoes!” WUZZLE A wuzzle is a saying/phrase that is made up of a display of words, in an One night, this guy goes into a bar and asks the bartender for a interesting way. The object is to try to figure out the well-known saying, drink. Then he asks for another. This goes on for a half an hour and person, place, or thing that each wuzzle is meant to represent. Answers at the bottom of page the bartender gets worried. FUN QUOTE “What’s the matter?” the bartender asks. “My wife and I got into a fight,” explained the guy “and now she isn’t talking to me for a whole 31 days.” After thinking it over in a reassurring tone, the bartender asked. “But, isn’t it a good thing that she isn’t talking to you?”. “Yeah, except today is the last day.” “I read recipes the same way I read science fiction. I get to the end and I think, ‘Well, that’s not going to happen.’” SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from last year Enhancement works at Lemon Valley commenced. A temporary gantry was erected to allow easy access for unloading materials and equipment for the next phase of the works. The works were carried out by AMD Engineering, contracted by Enterprise St Helena. Kent Police Staff Safety Trainer, Sharon Graham, was on island and working with the St Helena Police Department in delivering Safety and Security training to various departments. She was on island for 3 weeks. The Education and Employment Directorate announced the appointment of Vanessa Tissington as Raising Attainment Partner for Secondary Education. Rounders: Misfits went through to the final beating Rastas 17-9 in the knockout semi finals. Football: Harts secured a 3-0 victory over Fugees. Goal scorers were Dane Wade, Simon Bennett and Oscar Thorpe. Scott Crowie 2. Gareth Johnson 3. Ajay Bennett 1. Andrew Yon 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@shbc.sh with subject heading, top 3. DID YOU KNOW... • The word ‘mortgage’ comes from a French word that means ‘pledge to the death.’ • The letters in the words ‘the eyes’ can be rearranged to create the words ‘ they see.’ • The longest recorded hangover lasted 4 weeks after a man drank 60 pints of beer over 4 days. • Paintball guns were originally invented to mark livestock like sheep and cattle • Kilts are not native to Scotland. They originated in France WUZZLE ANSWERS Local Cricketers Paul Walker (40) US Actor - Fast & Furious 12 Sep Jason Statham (46) UK Actor - Transporter 12 Sep Prince Harry (29) 15 Sep Ronaldo (37) Brazilian Footballer - 18 Sep 1. Forgive and Forget 2. Back Door 3. Go on a Double Date 4. Almost Impossible 5. Afternoon Tea 6. 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THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 17 SNIPPET/ PROGRAMME PRIVATE SECTOR ENTREPRENEUR DEFENDS HOUSEBULDING LABOUR CHARGES The cost overall of building a house on St Helena has escalated. There are many factors for this and one is land cost, but it has been suggested that another reason is private sector builders labour charges. Philip John, a private sector builder and building materials supplier, joined SAMS on Question Time to defend building industry charges. Philip cited main causes as: 5% to 20% import duty increase on building materials, tools plant and equipment, (except for cement, sawn timber and roofing materials remaining at 5%), SHG labourer rate increased by almost 50%; minimum wage has had some effect; and builders tying up a lot of money in their own equipment to be more self sufficient. Also, provision is made for employees’ insurance, holiday and sick pay. All of this, said Philip, caused the building sector to take stock. To maintain their workforce and make a profit these costs are passed on. He has been informed that timber prices from Cape Town will increase from 1 September. Further duty increases on building materials, he felt, would impact negatively. Other issues, Philip said, include the exodus of many of the private sector moving over to Basil Read for better pay and maybe other incentives. It was put to Philip that good quality workmanship is an important factor also, and it is annoying that a job takes longer than necessary to complete, because some tradesmen work for more than one customer, simultaneously. It is important that both the contractor and customer are satisfied, Philip said. He believed contractors are aware of their obligations to provide best quality and complete on time, however, a signed mutual agreement beforehand between both parties, would help overcome any problems later. Philip said that generally, the building sector try to match offshore wages. He referred to recent UK house prices quotes where a two bedroom house is £295,000 and four bedroom at £760,000. Considering St Helena’s building materials prices, “our house prices can’t be that bad,” he said, “what is lacking is young peoples’ ability to borrow sufficient funds to build a reasonable house.” He suggested a minimum of £35,000 and wondered if the bank would consider reviewing repayment terms, and would government consider underwriting housing loans, to help people afford a loan without having to work offshore. In another conversation Philip believed that building prices will continue to increase. St Helena Disabled Persons Society - Newspaper bingo Bingo tickets will be on sale from this Friday the 13th of September for two weeks. After this all four bingo games will be published in the newspaper at the same time. 50 numbers called in Game 1, 55 in Game 2, 60 in Game 3 and 65 in Game 4. So someone has to win. The same rules apply it is just that all games published together and not over four weeks. Playing for a full house and winner is decided on lowest number called moving left to right. There will be £150 first prize and £50 consolation prize for any remaining games if first prize is won in Game 1,2 or 3. The numbers will be published in the newspapers 26 and 27th of September and winning tickets to be handed in to Y&T by 4.00pm Monday September 30th. SALE OF PROPERTY PARCEL 13, REGISTRATION SECTION HALF TREE HOLLOW Mr BERT ALEXANDER STEVENS, Executor in the Estate of the late ERIC ROBERT STEVENS situated Near Three Tanks, Half Tree Hollow, hereby invites Tenders for the purchase of the property registered as Parcel 13 in the Half Tree Hollow Registration Section. The parcel contains an area of approximately .597 acres and is freehold property. A dilapidated building stands on the premises and forms part of the sale. Tenders must be in writing and submitted in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER” to Mr Eric Benjamin, Market Street, Jamestown by not later than 31st October 2013 The Tender should state the person’s full name and address, telephone number the price tendered and must bear his/her signature; this can be in the form of a letter. The Tenders will be opened in the presence of both the Executor, his Agent and one other independent person on the 1st day of November 2013. Tenders may not necessarily be accepted if in the opinion of the Executor and his Agent such tender appears not to be reasonable In the event that there are two or more acceptable tenders of equal value, the successful tender will be decided by auction at a time to be notified to the qualifying persons. The Sale of this property is subject to Contract. Persons requiring further information relating to the sale of this property are invited to contact Eric Benjamin at his residence in Market Street, Jamestown on telephone 290 2354 or on email at marriots@cwimail.sh 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 2727, or email: news@sams.sh You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just visit the SAMS website, www.sams.sh, click the Facebook link at the top right of every page. St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at 7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm, 7pm & 10pm also at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday. Saturday news: 8am & 12noon Monday to Friday SUNRISE 7 to 10am Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News 12pm: 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. 2nd CHANCE SUNDAY 9am - Selection of recorded interviews and programmes from the week, mixed with easy listening sounds for a chilled out Sunday. GOSPEL FM Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm Presented by John Moyce, 30 minutes of childrens’ feature followed by 90 mins of gospel music. REWIND Saturday 9.30am. Presented by Simon Benjamin. Rewind takes you back to years gone by featuring a different year every week, focussing on the music and stories that made it memorable. Repeated on Saturday at 6.00pm, Monday at 6.00pm & Wednesday at 12.15pm RADIO SPORTS ARENA Monday 4.00pm. Review of the week’s sporting action, local & international. Repeats will be on Tuesday at 10.30am and 7.30pm and Wednesday at 2.00pm. THE CHART SHOW Wednesday 10.30am Presented by Helen Wallis & John Woollacott. Catch up on the latest chart music. Repeated Wednesday 9pm and Thursday 12.15pm. BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS 24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz 18 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL CHURCH NOTICE FaithMatters Barbara George, Baha’i Faith Worship Together Our Creator is known by many different names all over the world, with people from many religious backgrounds in different parts of the world calling Him by names which may be unfamiliar to us, but there is only One God who created all of us. The different names come from the different backgrounds and countries where Manifestations of God have appeared over time, countries which were at one time unknown to each other, distant and where people spoke different languages. However that does not mean that there is more than one Creator. God is One. Now that people can travel the world, learn languages other than their own, explore the history and customs in person or on the Internet, more and more of us are understanding that people are people wherever you go, and their religions taught them to love each other, just as our own religions do. There is now a Parliament of World Religions, a World Council of Religious leaders, advising the United Nations, a World Religion Day, and many publications confirm that the basic teachings of all the World Religions are the same while only the social teachings which were laid down at different times in the history of mankind differ. This is why, gradually, many enlightened religious leaders feel happy to worship together. There are many ways to worship God. Baha’is around the world honour and include many cultural and ethnic traditions when they worship together, because their members come from many countries and many religious backgrounds. The Baha’i writings praise the diverse contributions of the peoples of the world. “The diversity in the human family should be the cause of love and harmony, as it is in music where many different notes blend together in the making of a perfect chord. In an orchestra, each instrument provides its own unique sound. Working together the result is one symphony.” “We verily have made music a ladder for your souls, a means whereby they may be lifted up into the realm on high------“ Baha’u’llah also taught that work performed in a spirit of service is a form of worship. “All effort and exertion put forth by man from the fullness of his heart is worship if it is prompted by the highest motives and the will to do service to humanity.” “Concentrate all the thoughts of your heart on love and unity ---- Let your hearts be filled with the strenuous desire that tranquillity and harmony may encircle this warring world.” A prayer for all who believe in God:- Blessed is the spot, and the house, and the place and the city, and the heart and the mountain and the refuge and the cave and the valley and the land and the sea and the island and the meadow where mention of God hath been made and His praise glorified. Baha’u’llah DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Sunday 15 September 24th Sunday of the Year 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral 10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist, Cathedral 3.30 p.m. Eucharist, St Peter Thursday 19 September 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St Swithin Sunday 22September25th Sunday of the Year 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, Cathedral 11.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade, St Andrew 11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St Helena & the Cross The Parish of St James Sunday 15 September24th Sunday of the Year 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James Monday 16 September 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mary Tuesday 17 September 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St James Wednesday 18 September 7.30 a.m. Eucharist, St James Thursday 19 September 7.00 p.m. Eucharist with healing, St John Friday 20 September 10.00 a.m. Eucharist, St James Sunday 22 September25th Sunday of the Year 9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist, St James Parish of St Matthew Sunday 15 September24th Sunday of the Year 8.00 a.m. Eucharist, St Matthew 11.00 a.m. Eucharist, Levelwood Community Centre 7.00 p.m. Sung Eucharist, St Mark Tuesday 17 September 7.00 p.m. Eucharist, St Mark Sunday 22 September 6.00 p.m. Patronal Festival, St Matthew BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 15th September 1) 8.45 am Divine Service, Sandy Bay Chapel 2) 10.45 am Divine Service, Head O’Wain Chapel 3) 6.00 pm Divine Service, Jamestown Chapel Sermon: Pastor (Romans 10:11-21) Do you have beautiful feet? 10.00 am Sunday School, Baptist Manse 5.00 pm Prayer Meeting, Jamestown Schoolroom Tuesday 17th September 5.00pm Bible Studies, Cape Villa 7.30pm Bible Studies, Jamestown Schoolroom Wednesday 18th September 7.30pm Bible Studies, Deadwood - at home of Winnie Thomas Thursday 19th September 5.30pm Bible Studies, Sandy Bay Chapel 7.30pm Bible Studies, Blue Hill Community Centre For more info contact Pastor Graeme Beckett Email: graemebbeckett@gmail.com Tel. 2388 Activities at the Army this weekend Sunday 15th September 2013 JAM CLUB – at the Half Tree Hollow Hall at 10am. Bring along a Friend ….it’s too good to keep to yourself. PRAISE & WORSHIP Service at the Half Tree Hollow Hall at 6.30pm. All are welcome. Tea & refreshments after the service. MUMS & TODDLERS every Monday at 10am – Half Tree Hollow Hall. Please note there will NOT be any Mums & Toddlers when it is school holidays or if the Monday is a Public Holiday. Every Tuesday Home League (Ladies Fellowship) at the Half Tree Hollow Hall at 3.30pm. Every Wednesday Evening Prayer meeting & Bible study at the Half Tree Hollow Hall at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Every Friday & Saturday ‘Quality Seconds’ shop opens. 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 2703/4358. Seventh Day Adventist Saturday 14th September 9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School 11:00- 12:00- Divine Service 2:00- 3:00pm - Personnal Ministries Monday 16th September Bible Study at home of Pam and Lionel Joshua. Tuesday 17th September 7:00pm- Bible study at Guinea Grass, (home of Andrew & Shara Robinson) Wednesday 18th September 7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in Church Thursday 19th September 7:00pm- Bible Study at home of Arnold & Sandra Crowie ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND For more information, contact Pastor Clack Tel No. 2267, Email: grace4grabs@gmail.com BAHA’I FAITH www.sthelenabahai.org BAHA’I CENTRE Gumwoods DEVOTIONAL MEETING Thursday 12th.. September 2013 8pm. ALL ARE WELCOME “It is appropriate and befitting that, in this illumined age – the age of progress of the world of humanity – we should be self –sacrificing and serve the human race.” Baha’i Scripture THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 19 NOTICE BOARD VACANCY FOR STUDENT NURSE HEALTH & SOCIAL WELFARE DIRECTORATE The Health & Social Welfare Directorate would like to extend the closing date for the vacancies of Student Nurses. Applicants must be aged 18 years or over. The three year Nurse Training course will commence in October 2013. Applicants must be in possession of GCSE qualifications in English, Mathematics and Science at Grade C or above and have good IT skills. The salary is at grade B commencing at £5,148 per annum. Interested persons are invited to contact Mrs Wendy Herne, Nurse Teacher on telephone No 2087 to obtain further details. Application forms which are available from the Health & Social Welfare and Human Resources Directorates should be completed and submitted through Directors where applicable, to the Director, Health & Social Welfare by Friday, 20 September 2013. D A Jenkins (Mr) Director Health & Social Welfare Directorate 6 September 2013 FAMILY DINING MADE EASY LEO’S PLANET: TEL 2012 “Somethingdifferent,somethingnice” Sitdown……….onthegoorheatwhenreadytoeat! FamilyMealDeals(Serves2or4) *EggnoodleandvegetablestirͲfryserves2£5.40serves4£10.00 Addbaconperserving50p Addchickenperserving60p *Fishpastabakeserves2£6.00/serves4£11.20 *Chickenandbaconfriedriceserves2£6.40/serves4£12.00 Add2pcchicken£1.40/Add4pcchicken£2.80 Add4pcrib£3.80/Add8pcrib£7.60 *ChickenandBurgercombo£13 2Cheeseburgersandchips+4pcchickenandchips *Chooseacombinationof4burgersandchipsfor£14 Recycling Trainer Job Vacancy SHAPEislookingforahighlymotivated,creative individualwithmanagementexperiencetowork atourPaperandCardRecyclingCentreat DonkeyPlain. The2yearcontractrequiresyoutodeliveronthe aimsoftheDarwinPlusProject. Ifyouwouldliketomakeadifferenceinthelives ofStHelena’sdisabledthenpleasegetintouch. AletterofapplicationalongwithaCVshouldto besubmittedtoKarenAlgate,Administration AssistantbyFriday27thSeptember2013. Cheeseburger,eggburger,pineappleburger *Stickyribsandchipsserves2£10serves4£19.00 *Chickenandchipsserves2£6.60serves4£12 *Leo’sCombo£18.00 8pcRibs,8pcchicken,friesfor4……….coleslawadd£2.00stirͲfryadd£2.70 Sideorders Leo’stosssalad–Lettuce,tomato,pineapple,peppadews,onion,cheese£2.00 Coleslaw£2.00 StirͲfry£2.70 Contact Details: Chicken&Baconfriedrice£3.20 0DUWLQ-RVKXD0DQDJHU Butteredroll35p 7HO Friessmall£1.30/large£2.30 (VKDSH#FZLPDLOVK 20 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD LONGWOOD BROWNIES GO WEST FOR TREE PLANTING PARTY I t was a party with a difference for the Longwood Brownie Unit, when they accepted the invitation of the National Trust (NT) team at the weekend out West to celebrate the end of the Darwin Project! They were, once again, participating in a Project, which for them had started almost two years before with monster footprint designing, tree planting and trail fun at the Millennium Forest, Longwood. On this beautiful sunny Sunday, they got to walk donkeys, plant endemic trees, meet new people and participate in an environmental venture on the sloping hillsides of the Blue Point area near Thompson’s Wood. Everything for a party atmosphere was provided: donkey-braying, grass-crunching windwhistling music prevailed as the girls and their donkey partners snake-danced their way along the grassy paths. After a brief talk and demonstration by Jodie Mills and other National Trust members about the endemics and how they should be handled and settled into their new homes, the girls soon had their jackets off and gloves on ready for action, The ‘music and dance’ continued during this tree-planting party to the chinking of trowels and the regular beat and swing of the grubber, as holes were dug and preparations made for the new plants that were sitting neatly arranged in rows on trays like party cakes, waiting to be put into well-dug warm ‘ovens’! The hair grass, plantain and ebony endemics we planted lay cosily in arrays of threes and fives, soaking up the soft sunlight and acclimatizing themselves into their new territory, An adventure such as this cannot happen without the help and support of people. I would like to thank the National Trust Team for all their hard work before and on the day, and for organizing Fox Motor’s transport to bring our Brownies from East to West to participate in an exciting venture. A friendly thank-you goes out to Australian visitors Jackie and Ross Vonow who chatted and helped us and lastly, a big thank-you to Brownies Leeann (and her Mum, Ann – your support was great), Alaina and her Girl-guide sister Kayla, Cheyenne, Nicole, Christy Jo and Tori for turning up and being so enthusiastic about the whole thing. You certainly have worked hard to achieve elements of your Gardeners, Friend to Animals and Environment badges...well done and keep up the interest in all things environmental! Betty Joshua (Brownie Leader for Longwood) Enterprise St Helena (ESH) Board of Directors’ Meeting Enterprise St Helena wishes to inform the public that a Special Meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday 18 September 2013 at 1:00pm at the Business & Information Centre, The Canister, Jamestown Items that will be discussed are: Open • • • • • • • Higher Education, Hospitality Provision of Equipment for Local Trials of Alternative Fishing Methods Hotel Management Contract Legal Advice Hotel Design and Project Management Advice Hotel Consultancy and Agency Advice Passenger Demand Forecast by The Journey, Presentation of the main findings and actions Air Access Procurement - Verbal Status Report Closed • Hotel Update – Verbal Report A copy of the Agenda and Board Papers open to the public for this particular meeting will be available from Monday 16th September from the Board Secretary, Natasha Bargo on telephone 2920 or email: Natasha.bargo@esh.co.sh THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 21 SPORT Helena Stevens GOLF NEWS St Helena Golf Club Report Week ending 8 September 2013 Contributed by Lawson Henry First of all we welcome back to the club Peter Dillon who will be with us again for a few months. We had 34 players take part in the Texas Scramble (chose your own partner) on Saturday 7th September, weather conditions were perfect and the scoring reflected this. The game was played to Stableford format and each team was awarded nine thirty seconds (9/32) of the combined handicap. In first place with 46 points was the husband and wife pairing of Helena and Foxy Stevens and just one point behind was another family pairing, KJ and Alison on 45. Other prizes awarded were best 2nd shot to the first green, Brian Coleman; best drive to 11th hole Leon Crowie; best 2nd shot on 14th hole and nearest pin on 16th was Jeffrey (Foxy) Stevens. Two teams holed out in 2 to share the ball pool that was Helena and Foxy and brother pairing of Ray and Leon Crowie. Thanks to John & Betty Joshua and Peter Dillon for sponsoring this popular competition. Members enjoyed some hot tasty soup after which was kindly provided by KJ. The second competition was played on Sunday 8th September, was the Par 3 stroke play where 15 players took part, the weather conditions were again perfect for playing golf. The winner was decided by count back and this went to Freda Green on 59 and runner up Brian Fowler also on 59. Two players holed out in 2 to share the ball pool they were Dr Trevor Smal and Eileen Wallace. We would like to thank John, Betty and Peter again for sponsoring the prizes for this competition too. Congratulations to all the winners! Competition for next week on Saturday 14th September will be an 18 hole stroke play to the furrows, this is sponsored by Fox Motors. On Sunday 15th September there will be an 18 hole Stableford sponsored by Helen and Richard Wallis. Signup sheets are posted on the club notice board. Stay safe have a good week and keep swinging! PAS won the game yesterday against the Ballbusters 20.5 to 5.5 ROUNDERS LEAGUE Results, Sun 8 Sep, (Week 4) PAS (20.5) vs (5) Ballbusters LOM: Christine Caswell (PAS) YPOM:Byrianna Knipe (PAS) Top Scorers: P Bowers & C Caswell (PAS) 4.5 A Joshua (Ballbusters) 1.5 Fixtures, Sun 15 Sep 2013 (week 5) 1.45 Misfits vs Ballbusters Umpired by: Ballsy Ladies & PAS 3.15 pm Ballsy Ladies vs PAS Umpired by: Misfits & Ballbusters SHOOTING NEWS Jamestown Rifle Club Pat Henry, Chairman JTRC On Tuesday night, 10 September 2013, 26 people gathered at the Club. Only 20 shot including two new beginners and three youth members practising for next week’s singles competition. Youth Chelsea Benjamin shot 97 & 100.1, highest lady of the night. Jordie Andrews hadn’t shot for a while, he re- SKITTLES NEWS Jamestown Community Centre Terrence Lawrence It is as you were at the top of the league – Parttimers just ahead of Bandits on pinfall as they both won last week. On Monday, Woodpeckers’ last leg of two 60s from Tris Moyce and David Reynolds and 63 by Roy Andrews led the way as they beat Who Cares 488 to 456, Shandy Osborne and Richard Thomas made 57s. In the second match, Glen-Lee Piek top scored with 59 for Bandits as they beat Fire Strikers 500 – 456. 64 from Clare Duncan for Fire Strikers was the score over 60 in the match. On Wednesday, Nigel Benjamin’s 65, 61s from Ronnie Lawrence and Gavin Ellick and 60s by Nigel Thomas and Tanya Augustus, helped Parttimers gain revenge over Youngsters who beat them in the first round, 519 to 502. Stacey Peters 65, Eugene Williams 66 and Clint Peters 64 were the leading scorers for Youngsters. In the second match, Stasia Plato made 75 and Fabian Peters, 77 led the way as Never Readys defeated Alcometers 535 – 460. They had help from Martin 62 and Dougie Henry 60. For Alcometers, Adrian Phillips top scored with 64. SKITTLES FIXTURES Wed. 16 Sep; Bandits v Woodpeckers & Alcometers v Youngsters Wed. 18 Sep: Parttimers v Who Cares & Hazards v Roller Belles 02-Sep L. HSc. G. HSc. G. HSp. L. HSc. G. HSc. L. HSp. G. HSp. turned 78; Jodie Scipio Constantine shot 94 & 94, very good performance. Deirdre Maggott on top form shot 99 & 97.1. Colin Knipe 98.2, Pat Henry 97, Kara Henry 98.1, Madolyn Andrews 99.1, Roy Andrews lost his plot shot 89, new member David Joshua 97.1 & 94.1, Terri Clingham getting back in swing shot 92, newcomer Benjy Lawrence 35 & 89, new beginner Peterken Mittens 89 & 81, Olive Williams 94, Nicky George 98, Mavis O’Bey dropped this week with 86, Chad Corker 94 & 93.1, Tracy Corker 82, and Patrick Young 97.1 & 96. It was nice to see so many people at the club, it was a well enjoyable night and well done to the youth. Congratulations to Chelsea, see you all next week. Stay Focused. Woodpeckers - 488 bt Who Cares - 456 Andrea Timm - 55 Shandy Osborne - 57 Roy Andrews -63 Richard Thomas - 57 Roy Thomas - 14 Bandits - 500 bt Fire Strickers - 456 Wendy Plato - 53 Clare Duncan - 64 Glen-Lee Piek - 59 Geoffrey benjamin - 55 Clare Duncan - 14 Hensil Beard - 16 04-Sep L. HSc. G. HSc. L. HSp. G. HSp. Parttimers - 519 bt Youngsters - 502 Tanya Augustus - 60 Stacey Peters - 65 Nigel Benjamin - 65 Eugene Williams - 66 Tanya Augustus - 14 Stacey Peters - 15 Nigel Benjamin - 16 Clint Peters - 17 L. HSc. G. HSc. L. HSp. G. HSp. Never Readys - 535 bt Alcometers - 460 Stasia Plato - 75 Clarissa Osborne - 56 Fabian Peters - 77 Adrian Phillips - 64 Stasia Plato - 16 Martin Buckley - 17 Gary Corker - 13 22 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORT Tokyo triumphed on Saturday in the contest to host the Olympics and Paralympics in 2020 after seeing off rivals Madrid and Istanbul in dramatic circumstances. The Japanese city won convincingly in the end - with doping scandals perhaps proving costly to both Madrid’s and Istanbul’s hopes. Tokyo, the capital of Japan - a country that has never had a positive test by an athlete in either the Olympics or the Paralympics - went on to win the IOC vote comfortably, beating Istanbul by 60 to 36 votes in the final round after Madrid had been eliminated. IOC president Jacques Rogge said afterwards: “It is clear that the IOC members pay a lot of attention to the situation in the fight against doping.” It will be the second time Tokyo has hosted the Games having previously done so in 1964. Tennis: Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic on Monday to win the US Open. Djokovic remains world number one for now but it is just a matter of time before Nadal overtakes him, and there is no doubt the 27-yearold is the best player in the world. He proved that in a US Open final that reached heights to match any of their epic encounters in the second and third sets before Djokovic faded to go down 6-2 3-6 6-4 6-1 after three hours and 21 minutes. The Spaniard said: “For a few reasons, this season is probably the most emotional one in my career.” Serena Williams survived another tight tussle with Victoria Azarenka to retain her US Open title and win a 17th grand slam singles trophy. The 31-year-old also picked up a cheque for US dollars 3.6million, and she said: “Victoria played unbelievable, and what a great match. Golf: The United States regained the Walker Cup on Long Island on Sunday with a ruthless performance against Great Britain and Ireland. Football: England took a small step towards World Cup qualification on Tuesday, after they drew 0-0 in Kiev with Ukraine. Ukraine made the most of a booming atmosphere inside the Olympic Stadium, applying pressure to Roy Hodgson’s team, but they could not get a goal. This result followed England’s win four days earlier, at Wembley, against other group H team, Moldova. On that occasion, Steven Gerrard’s first goal in more than three years set England on their way to a 4-0 triumph against Moldova at Wembley as Rickie Lambert became the first player to score in his first two internationals in 37 years. Danny Welbeck scored the other two goals. Martin Joshua (Wirebirds) and Peter Benjamin (Rovers), contest midfield on Saturday Wirebirds 5 - 3 Wirebirds Saturday 7 September 2013 - Match Report Liam Yon, SAMS continued from back page winger, Sanjay Clingham, hunted down a ball that should really have been cleared by Rovers’ defence. He got away from his man and sprinted down the right wing. His cross found Warren “Bruno” Thomas in the box, who calmly fired home at the near post, with a composed right footed volley. Wirebirds now had a two goal lead and it seemed this was how the first half would end, but, on the stroke of half time, J Thomas was brought down in the box by Stroud in goal. A penalty was given and J Thomas stepped up to strike it into the bottom right corner. The first half ended, Wirebirds three, Rovers nil. J Thomas continued to be a nuisance to the Rovers’ defence at the start of the second half and it took just under five minutes for him to get another goal. Finding himself free of the defence and one on one with the keeper, he coolly tucked the ball around Stroud’s left side and into the net, completing his hat trick and putting Wirebirds four to the good. Rovers continued to fight hard for a goal though and in the 57th minute of the match were awarded a corner, after a shot from midfield was tipped over the bar by Young. Rovers’ left back, Alan “Picky” Benjamin stepped up and swung the ball into the box with good pace and elevation. Brian Sim, on his return to the team, leaped high and headed home to Wirebirds’ forward, Sanjay Clingham, out-sprints the Rovers’ defence THE SENTINEL Thursday 12 September 2013 www.sams.sh 23 SPORT FOOTBALL RESULTS Saturday 7 September Axis 2 Raiders 6 M Bedwell, D Stevens (4) A Henry MOM: Damien Stevens S Crowie (2) Wirebirds 5 Rovers 3 J Thomas (4), W Thomas MOM: Jamie Thomas B Sim, R Benjamin, A Yon Sunday 8 September Bellboys 7 Crystal Rangers 1 T Young (2), A Bennett, N Benjamin, S Benjamin, L Caswell, J Fagan MOM: A Bennett D Yon (o.g.) Harts 4 Basil Read 2 M Williams (3), A Yon MOM: Michael Williams D Lukhanyo, K Hudson FOOTBALL FIXTURES Saturday 14 September 1.30pm 3.30pm Wirebirds Fugees Basil Read Crystal Rangers Sunday 15 September Harts Raiders Bellboys Axis FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE 1.30pm 3.30pm P W L 15 10 1 Harts 15 9 3 Rovers 16 8 3 Basil Read 15 8 3 Raiders 15 7 5 Axis 15 6 7 Fugees 15 6 8 Bellboys 15 3 12 C Rangers 15 0 15 Wirebirds D 4 3 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 GF 58 43 52 43 33 27 24 30 9 GA 16 21 23 23 23 32 31 49 101 GD 42 22 29 20 10 Ͳ5 Ͳ7 Ͳ19 Ͳ92 Pts 34 30 29 28 24 19 19 9 Ͳ1 Note: Point deducted from both Axis & Crystal Rangers for failing to provide linesmen FOOTBALL HOT SHOTS Despite their best efforts, Rovers were unable to finish on top on Saturday keep Rovers spirits up. Following Rovers’ goal, Chris Owen was brought on to boost Wirebirds’ attack. Three minutes after making the change, J Thomas found himself through on goal once again. He rounded off the scoring for Wirebirds with an identical goal to his third. Wirebirds now had five and Rovers were faced with an almost impossible task. Even though four goals in the deep, Rovers showed an inspiring die hard attitude, which in my opinion is missing from a few teams in our local football league. They continued to drive forward and search for a goal. On the 70 minute mark, Benjamin found himself with room on the right corner of the box. Although not much space, he managed to fire a hard low shot, across the keeper and into the opposite corner of the goal. The score was now 5-2, with Rovers fighting for a third. The encouraging and motivating shouts from Sim, in defence, inspired his team to attack relentlessly, though most of these were being dealt with by Alex Osborne among the other Wirebirds’ defenders. But, in the 82nd minute, Benjamin mustered up enough energy to produce one last lung bursting run down the right wing before firing the ball hard into the box, where a diving Andrew “Speed” Yon connected well and sent the ball soaring into the back of the net for a third Rovers’ goal. Although Rovers fought back well, it was doubtful that they would cause any serious damage. For the last eight minutes plus extra time, Wirebirds sat back and let Rovers come at them. Every man in orange got back behind the ball and it was obvious why they were going to end the match as champions. The unity in the team was inspiring. The final whistle went with the score at 5-3, and although not official champions at the time, Captain, Martin “Kunya” Buckley, was in no doubt that the title was theirs. The result the next day, confirmed Wirebirds’ champ status, with Harts beating Basil Read. Player Team JamieThomas Wirebirds MichaelWilliams Harts KevinHudson BasilRead RossO'Dean Rovers ScottCrowie Axis RicoBenjamin Rovers AlonzoHenry Raiders AndrewYon Rovers DaneLeo Wirebirds TravoyStevens Axis JosephHlongwane(ABasilRead DoniLukhanyo BasilRead ShaneBenjamin Bellboys MarkWilliams Fugees ShaneStroud Harts ChrisOwen Wirebirds Anselmo Pelembe Axis AnthonyBennett Bellboys DarrenReynolds CRangers GregPhillips Raiders DamienStevens Raiders JoshYoung Bellboys LeroyCaswell Bellboys TommyLeeYoung Bellboys GregColeman Fugees AaronThomas Fugees AJBennett Harts Total 25 20 18 17 11 11 10 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 League & hotshots table produced by The Sentinel. Results & fixtures provided by SHFA 24 www.sams.sh Thursday 12 September 2013 THE SENTINEL SPORTS ARENA WIREBIRDS 2013 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS Rovers 2nd half fight back not enough in 8 goal encounter Rico Benjamin (left) and Alex Osborne Wirebirds 5 - 3 Rovers Saturday 7 September 2013 - Match Report Wirebirds’ striker, Jamie Thomas, challenges Rovers’ keeper, Phillip Stroud O’Dean’s cross, following R Benjamin’s pass, was met in the box by the head of Williams, but though powerful, his attempt was straight at Liam Yon, SAMS the keeper. The game then settled a bit, and for near 15 minutes was a bit cagey, The final whistle was greeted with huge cheers from Wirebirds’ players both teams were almost afraid to commit forward in fear of conceding. and supporters as they were named 2013 league champions with one The first goal came just after the half hour mark, when a tackle from match left to play, after a 5-3 win over Rovers, thanks to a quadruple Benjamin saw Wirebirds awarded a free kick. Defender, Mario Green, of goals from Man of the Match, Jamie thumped the ball into the box and it In the 41st minute, Wirebirds’ winger, seemed it would be easily dealt with by Thomas. Despite the score line, Rovers started the Sanjay Clingham, hunted down a ball Rovers’ keeper, Phillip Stroud. But presgame lively. Their first chance came just sure from the front men, caused the keepthat should really have been seven minutes in, when a one-two with er to fumble, and J Thomas was there to cleared by Rovers’ defence Ross O’Dean saw Rico Benjamin diving tap in the loose ball for Wirebirds first of into the box, but O’Dean’s ball managed the game. to slip between him and Peter Young, in goal for the ‘Birds. Rovers remained spirited though, and attacked with intent. But their Ricardo “Squares” Williams alongside R Benjamin and O’Dean were attempts were being calmly dealt with by Wirebirds’ experienced deenergetic and very much fired up at the pinnacle of Rovers’ attacks. fence. At times, it seemed Rovers’ defenders were too calm on the ball. They worked together well and were almost rewarded a goal, when In the 41st minute, Wirebirds’ continued page 22
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