The Sentinel 8 October 2015 - South Atlantic Media Services

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THE
SENTINEL
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h community worldwide”
“serving St Helena and her
Thursday 8 October 2015
ROLLING STONES
Luck no one was in the way of the dozen-or-so rocks which ripped
Luckily
through the customs building last weekend, smashing tables and chairs.
throu
But nno one doubts it could have ended in tragedy if the staff were working
that day.
Continued on page 9
REJECTED
It is unclear whether the £90,000
that was spent on two ambulances will come to nothing
as SHG last week rejected the
converted Ford Rangers that
arrived in September.
Continued on page 18
PLANE SCHEDULE
ANNOUNCED
August Graham, SAMS
F
lights from St Helena’s new airport will allow passengers to transfer straight onto a British Airways flight to London Heathrow after
arriving in South Africa, SHG confirmed on Tuesday. In a press release detailing the newly decided flight times, the government said that
flights will arrive at OR Tambo International Airport at 6.30pm local
time, giving ample time to connect to one of four different flights to
London Heathrow within a few
continued on page 4
200 years ago the world’s most famous man stepped ashore here. Over October The Sentinel
will be celebrating the bicentenary of our best-known resident – Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Thursday 8 October 2015 | THE SENTINEL
ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD
Calling All Unsung Hereos
Hannah Durnford, SAMS
WISH Look For a Woman of the Year
W
omen's Issues on St Helena (WISH) is
seeking nominations for the WISH Woman of
the Year award 2015. Chair of WISH, Catherine Turner said, "It is really about celebrating
women so that we can start building an archive
about what women do and how women are involved in island life, but the main reason we
are doing it is to say thank you to all women,
because they are all unsung heroes."
The woman of the year will be chosen by a
committee, however, WISH are waiting to
see who the nominations are before they can
select a committee that is not going to have an
undue bias.
The winner will take away a perpetual trophy, a £100 cash prize and a prize package.
There are no age restrictions and no criteria for
nominations. Pamela Murray, a member of the
WISH committee said, "We're just looking for
women who are working really hard, whether
it is in the community or in business, and can
be regonised as someone who works hard to
make St Helena a better place."
Nominations can be done by email, telephone,
or by visiting the human rights office in the
PWD Yard. The closing date for entries is 16
October.
Happy Anniversary
What The Saints Did Next
Celebrates a Year
on Facebook
Photo supplied by Darrin Henry
Damien O’Bey, SAMS
B
loggers Darrin and Sharon Henry from ‘What The
Saints Did Next’ have decided to mark their one year anniversary on Facebook with a photography competition.
“It’s not a serious competition,” Sharon told The Sentinel
last Friday, “and its people themed.” Photos should be submitted to Darrin and Sharon in a private message and the
pair will upload them to their page on Facebook. “Darrin
and I will not be the judges,” said Sharon. The winner will
be decided by who gets the most Facebook likes.
The competition will run until 8 October, which is when
the ‘What The Saints Did Next’ page first went up on Facebook. The couple will also celebrate the anniversary with
a new concept. A Facebook party. “Throughout the day
we’ll be doing some quizzes and other fun little games, to
mark the day” Sharon explained.
The Seventh-day Adventist Church
Invites you to a special series of meetings
At the Half Tree Hollow Community Centre
Commencing Sunday, 18th October to Friday 23rd October 2015
At 7 pm each evening
Speaker: Pastor Paul Millin
If you are looking for spiritual upliftment then this is an opportunity not to be missed!
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
One for the Men
Stretches' Extreme Cuts
Opens in Jamestown
Anne Clarke, SAMS
Y
oung hairdresser Gareth Benjamin better known as
'Stretch', opened his new business Stretches' Extreme Cuts
on Friday 2 October. The freshly decorated premises styles
a red and black theme with the layout of a small barber
shop. "I feel really proud of what I have accomplished,"
Gareth said when The Sentinel visited his salon above
Saint Sizzler, "I wanted to provide a business for the men
in the community, somewhere where they can enjoy the
therapeutic experience in an environment designed for
them."
For seven pounds Stretches' Extreme Cuts offers a wash
and cut. For the adventurous, hair art - which consists of
lines and patterns - is also on offer.
"There aren't many places on the island that offer hairdressing for men," said Gareth, "I decided to open my own
business when approached by family and friends to offer
the service." Gareth decided to pursue the idea two months
ago and in the last month, he located and decorated the
premises himself.
Gareth hopes to fill a void in the market for hairdressing
and encourages boys and men to book an appointment.
Go Hard or Go Home
Liam Yon, SAMS
New Management Opens Gym 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week
On 1 October this year the gym at AVES
went under full management of New Horizons.
Nick and Tina Sevens at the gym
The fitness facility was opened in 1998 by Director of New Horizons Nick Stevens’ predecessor, Michael Stevens. “The gym equipment
has always belonged to New Horizons, but
the place itself belonged to AVES,” said Nick.
“They have since vacated this building and
have now handed over the management to us.”
Under the new management, there
will be a few changes to the running
of the gym. “The main change we
want to have is to make the gym accessible 24/7,” Nick said. A coded
lock has been placed on the door
which will allow only members to
access the facility. Nick said most
Saints live, “very busy lives,” and
therefore cannot visit the gym at the
previous set times. Now, with the
new coded lock, it is hoped membership will increase as people will
be allowed to attend the gym whenever they want.
Membership can be bought for the
whole year or monthly from the
New Horizons. “You will need to
fill out a form and we can also do
blood pressure tests and so on,”
said Nick. So far, over thirty people
have bought memberships, and it is
hoped more will come forward in
the coming days.
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COMMENT
August Graham, SAMS
Anne Clarke, SAMS
continued from front page
It’s the little things that count! I bet nearly
all of you have heard that expression before.
hours.
The flights to St Helena, which leave at 8.20am
local time from Johannesburg, also allow for
connecting flights from London. This means
that passengers will not be forced to wait overnight in Johannesburg, something which had
I was struggling for inspiration this week, so
I decided to go out into our well-kept Castle Gardens and just take a few moments to
breath in the sights and sounds of this amazing place we call home.
I got chatting to our gardener about how
wonderful the place looked, and I was
amazed at the ideas he had. Before I knew it
I was picturing a tarmaced Sisters Walk lined
with beautiful flowers and greenery in a dim
light from over hanging solar lights. Well
- can you imagine how breathtaking that
would look? The gardener’s vision was one
that was most definitely possible, and was
something that could also be done within a
matter of months. As the conversation went
on, low and behold I was picturing the playground in upper Jamestown with endemic
trees and plants surrounding a fish pond that
was the focal point of seating areas and picnic benches. Again very possible, as opposed
to what it’s being used for right now.
I think sometimes, we compare St Helena to
the so called big outside world, and really
we will never be like the big outside world.
What we have is unique - the airport and mobile phones are just a bonus to the experience
of St Helena. In my opinion the true experience of a place like this, is the little things:
walking up the street and being greeted by
people every five steps you take; waving to
cars passing you by on Ladder Hill road;
jumping over the side at the wharf steps on
a hot sunny day and swimming out to the
eye; heading to Rupert’s and sitting on the
beatle stones with your pot of plo; driving
through the countryside and enjoying a different breathtaking view with every winding bend you turn; and among many more,
walking into the Castle Gardens on a typical
sunny day and relaxing in a beautifully kept
surrounding.
We sometimes focus on so much of the big
projects that need to be done in order to take
us forward, and simply forget - it’s the little
things that count!
Have a lovely weekend!
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caused much concern on the island.
The flight arrives on St Helena at 11.30am and
the schedule allows an hour-long turnaround
at the airport before leaving at 12.30.
The flights, as previously announced, will be
provided by South African operators Comair.
The company will be flying a brand-new Boeing 737-800 plane, seating 120 passengers in
business and economy class. The flights, SHG
say, are still scheduled to start in February next
year.
EXCO REPORT
TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER 2015
ExCo, 6 October 2015
E
xecutive Council met today, Tuesday 6
October 2015, with three items on the Open
Agenda.
The Governor welcomed Acting Attorney
General, Mr Walter Scott to the meeting.
The first item on the agenda was an application
to approve an amendment to the South Atlantic Media Services Broadcasting Licence to
allow for the previously agreed broadcasting
of a third separate FM radio channel. Council
was also asked to approve the transfer of the
existing Broadcasting Licence from St Helena
Broadcasting (Guarantee) Corporation Limited to South Atlantic Media Services. It was
noted that the original licence had been issued
before the organisation changed its name to
South Atlantic Media Services. The above was
approved by Executive Council.
For the second item, Executive Council was
asked to consider and endorse the Welfare of
Children (Adoption) Regulations 2015. Executive Council welcomed these regulations as it
gives the Safeguarding Children’s Board the
ability to sit as an Adoption Panel and make
recommendations to the Safeguarding Directorate in relation to:
• Whether a person should be approved as an
adopter
• Whether a particular child who has been
identified for adoption and whose parents in
Law is the Safeguarding Directorate should be
matched to a particular approved adopter.
These regulations were approved and will be
effective from tomorrow, Wednesday 7 October 2015.
For the third item, Executive Council endorsed
an amendment to the Better Life Allowance
Policy which was introduced on 1 September
2015, allowing for an increase to the lowest band rate from £10 to £11.53. Executive
Council reaffirmed its earlier decision that the
Better Life Allowance is separate and will not
impact on Income Related Benefits.
ANRD Assets
ANRD wishes to advise the public that the following assets are available for licensing:
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Arable land at Plantation Gardens
Arable land at Guinea Grass
Pastureland for sheep production at Lower Middle Point
An information paper and application forms can be collected from the Receptionist at ANRD Office or
by contacting the Agricultural Development Officer, Andy Timm on telephone 24724 or on email andytimm@enrd.gov.sh or the Farmers Support Officer, Fred Green on the above telephone number or on
email fred-green@enrd.gov.sh.
The closing date for applications is 1600 hours on Friday 23 October 2015.
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AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVSION, SCOTLAND, ST HELENA, SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, STHL 1ZZ
May 2015
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YOUR LETTERS/NOTICE BOARD
Poker
An occasional questioning prod at the political firegrate
By Stuart Moors
Aiming to destroy
They are doing it again! SHG are taking
the stance that only they know how we should
live. Only they (or the regulators they appoint)
know what is best for us. Do they think that if
we buy a cake at a fund-raising event, made
in someone’s kitchen for the benefit of a worthy charity, we should be able to expect that
the amateur baker’s kitchen is up to scratch,
with cleanliness standards comparable to a
fully-fledged commercial cake factory? Do
they think that if we get a stomach problem as
a result that we will begin legal proceedings
against the hapless baker, with the intention of
obtaining financial recompense which somehow is to make the diarrhoea go away? Does
this happen now? Of course not.
So why are SHG intent on destroying small
scale kitchen industry the way they destroyed
the small scale livestock production by regulating home slaughtering to oblivion? Because, as sure as eggs is eggs, no-one will be
making and selling fishcakes if they have to
have a certificate of cleanliness on the kitchen
wall, the expense of the obtaining of which
will be nonsensically and disproportionately
high. No-one is going to make jam for sale
at the Growers if they have to prove that they
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for a long term period
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have the right implements and equipment and
a range of different cutting boards for different purposes, or to prove that their sugar thermometer is calibrated properly. What next?
Will they be regulating the small vegetable
producer out of existence by requiring them
to prove that their garden forks are disinfected
every evening?
The reason SHG is pushing this unnecessary
regulation is the threat of litigation from visitors. Our yet unborn tourism industry is already impacting the lives of people like you
and me, and we are completely unconnected
with the visitors.
Why can’t this threat be dealt with in a different way? Is there no way other than to squeeze
the locals in order to pander to the visitors? Is
it not possible to make a distinction between
those who are in the business of making a
profit from visiting tourists and those who are
making a very small living from selling, up
till now, to locals? If there really is a miniscule danger that a visitor buys a jar of locally
made marmalade, and that the product causes
a medical problem, and that the intransigent
sufferer is determined to sue the hell out of the
producer, then why not simply make it clear
that local produce is not made to commercial
cleanliness standards and the producers accept
no responsibility? After all, caveat emptor.
But if you think, as I do, that this is still requiring the small kitchen producer to do something special, something they have not been
required to do until now (and no-one has died)
and anyway, the message is very negative (the
label effectively saying “don’t consider buying this product because you might get the
squits”), then there is a better way.
SHG could issue a “Cleanliness Standard
Mark” which is issued to producers only if
they voluntarily undergo the testing and monitoring that the proposed regulations envisage.
The mark can be affixed or displayed as required and is designed to “inform” tourists
that the produce in question has been manufactured with high standards of cleanliness
(now, a very positive message), and crucially
the tourist still has the option to buy, at their
own risk, local produce which may not be so
marked. This way, neither local producers nor
local consumers will be inconvenienced or
even affected.
Perhaps SHG could manage to resurrect home
slaughtering by using the same technique! But
they might be accused of creating something
rather than destroying it.
The Housing Division
of ENRD
ST HELENA
MAGISTRATES’
COURT
is urgently seeking
private accommodation to rent.
Please contact
the Housing Officer,
Tracy Thomas on telephone 22270
or email tracy-thomas@enrd.gov.sh
REGISTRY OF LANDS, ST HELENA
9th October 2015
NOTICE is hereby given of an application by Mr George Elstob Frederick Peters of Blue
Hill, St Helena, for registration as proprietor of an area of Crown land namely Parcel 112 in
the Registration Section for Barren Ground. Such application is made by virtue of claimed
peaceable, open and uninterrupted possession of said land for a period of at least 15 years.
A copy of the application and a plan of the said land are available for inspection at The Land
Registry, Essex House, Jamestown, during normal office hours. Any person who wishes to
make representations to the Land Registrar as to why this application should not be allowed
must do so within 3 calendar months of the date of publication of this notice.
JOHN A. MACRITCHIE, REGISTRAR OF LANDS
1st October 2015
COLIN PATRICK YON (53) of New
Ground, St Pauls pleaded guilty to being
drunk in a public place. Mr Yon was fined
£30.00 with costs of £15.00.
MARTIN DAVE HENRY (36) of Half
Tree Hollow pleaded guilty to driving
whilst 52% over the prescribed alcohol
limit. Mr Henry was fined £300.00 and
disqualified from driving for the minimum
period of 12 months.
DERRILL GRAHAM CROWIE (35)
of Deadwood pleaded guilty to charges
of driving whilst 69% over the prescribed
alcohol limit and using an unlicensed vehicle. As Mr Crowie had similar previous
convictions from Ascension Island, sentence was adjourned for a Pre-Sentence
Report prior to determining sentence.
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Post-School Scholarship Success
Public Solicitors are
Zedella Young Returns from Overseas Studying like Public Busses...
...You Wait Ages for One and
Then Two Come Along at Once!
Z
edella Young has recently graduated from
the University of Hertfordshire with a Bachelors of Science in Human Geography, Journalism and Media Cultures. Zedella was one
of five students who left the island in August
2012 on the Post-School Scholarship to study
overseas, "I absolutely loved it. Definitely
academically as the subjects I studied complemented each other at times," Zedella said.
Zedella's first semester was spent living on
campus, "my campus housing was actually an
international building, so my flatmates were
mainly international students, so I've made
friends from all over the world." After her first
semester, she moved off campus to Hitchin, a
town in North Hertfordshire, "I was lucky to
pick a place where there were more St Helenians than myself, but that didn't stop me from
making friends."
In her last year of studying, Zedella completed
a full-year module and had the chance to travel to Spain to witness tourism in Grenada, "I
would like to thank the scholarship committee
for allowing me to go there," Zedella said.
As part of the post-school scholarship, Zedella
was given the opportunity to go to Westminster where "there were debates amongst everyone who took part, and I got to meet people
August Graham, SAMS
from all over the world."
Zedella was also able to go to Buckingham
Palace for the Queen's Garden Party in May,
"it was a great experience to be inside the
Buckingham Palace gardens," she added.
The Post-School Scholarships give students
finishing Year 13 studies a chance to learn
and expand on what they are interested in. "It
was an amazing experience, the scholarship is
there for students and is something that should
definitely be taken advantage of. It was a challenge but I did enjoy it," said Zedella.
Promise Ceremony
A promise Ceremony took place at the HTH Community Centre on
Tuesday 22 September 2015 when four new guides from the HTH
guide unit were enrolled by Mrs Alice Phillips (The Island Commissioner). Mrs Gwen Crowie, Guide Advisor and parents were also in
attendance. This was followed with some light refreshments.
T
he position of public solicitor stood
vacant for a couple of months after Debbie
Wahle left, but now two have come along at
once. Nicholas Aldridge will be taking on
the role as public solicitor while Charlotte
Collier has a more specialist role focussing
on civil and public childcare.
Speaking to The Sentinel Ms Collier – who
throughout her career has “done nothing
but act on behalf of parents and children”
– said her role is important so that families
have an opportunity to get specialist advice.
The position, which is brand new, was created because of the recent focus on child
safeguarding on island.
Ms Collier was keen to highlight that the
public solicitors are independent from the
government and it is often their job to bring
actions against SHG. They offer free advice
for anyone who needs help with crime and
public law childcare work.
New guides Shanice Phillips, Magdalena Sovjak, Katherine Sovjak
and Victoria Mastna received their badges and certificates. The girls
were welcomed into the unit by the rest of the
guides and senior section
Guide meetings are held every Tuesday afternoons at 4.30pm at the
Walcott Guide Hall in HTH. At our meetings there are lots of activities to carry out. There are the Go for it! Packs. You will have the
chance to get active in the community and try exciting challenges.
You can also take your pick from the huge range of interest badges.
If there are any girls out there aged between 10 & 14 years and would
like to become a girl guide you can contact Mrs Sylvia Phillips on
Tel No. 23892 or Mrs Muriel Leo on Tel No. 23630
We will be happy to have you as guides.
Amphibians Bar
will be hosting a
Beach Party
at Ruperts this coming
Saturday 10 October from 12 noon to 1am.
There will be music, a volleyball
tournament, water sports, hot food on
sale and the normal bar services.
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VACANCY FOR A
TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN
The winners for the
September Scout Jackpot
were:
1st - £100 - Chris George - Tel. 24913 -Ticket No. 561,
2nd - £50 - Linda Thomas - HTH - Tel. 23647 - Ticket No.
253,
3rd - £25 - Mouse Bargo - Tel. 23629 - Ticket No. 527,
4th - £25 - Geraldine Bagley - Tel: 23103 - Ticket No. 328.
The October Jackpot
will be drawn on Friday, 30 October 2015.
Tickets are available from shops being Yon- New Ground,
Larry Thomas-Longwood, Sylvia Stevens, McKnight’s,
Thorpe’s Wholesale, Rose & Crown & Fowler’s at the Arch.
Also from the Standard, MTB’s Mini Mart, Inkwell and
the following personnel: Mark & Colin Yon, Ray Hudson,
Elaine Benjamin, Joy George, June Lawrence, Pat Crowie,
Bobby Essex, Terry Richards, David Young – Ladder Hill &
Valerie Henry – Ruperts- also available from the Beavers,
Cubs, Scouts and Explorers
REMEMBER TO HAVE ANY CHANCE OF WINNING,
YOU MUST PARTICIPATE
The Education and Employment Directorate is seeking to employ a
Technology Technician to work at Prince Andrew School.
The post holder will be responsible to the Subject Leader (Design &
Technology) for the preparation, maintenance and storage of all technology resources and tools and for providing assistance to students
of Technology as required under the supervision of the teaching staff.
Applicants should have Functional Skills at Level 1 in Numeracy
and Literacy and have experience in the use of technology tools and
equipment.
Salary for the post is at Grade A, commencing £5,106 per annum.
The Education & Employment Directorate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff
to uphold these principles. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory medical check and vetting or Enhanced CRB Disclosure.
For further information and a full job description, please contact Mr
Nicholas Plato, Head of Year, Prince Andrew School on Telephone
No 24290 or email address nickyp@princeandrew.edu.sh.
Application forms are available from Education & Employment Directorate and Corporate Human Resources and should be completed
and submitted, through Directors where applicable, to the Human
Resources & Administration Manager at the Education Learning
Centre, Jamestown or email, hram@education.gov.sh, by 4 pm on
Thursday 15 October 2015.
Mrs Shirley Wahler, Director of Education & Employment
1 October 2014
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Rolling Stones
August Graham, SAMS
Staff Worried after Collapsed Wall Smashes Customs Building
C
ustomers at the Coffee Shop were startled
when they heard a major rock fall smashing
through the roof of the customs building at the
wharf last Saturday. Fortunately the building
was empty and no one was injured.
It was at 11.50am that rocks from the wall
along Sister’s Walk came crashing down,
cutting the tin roof like butter and smashing
through the closed door.
“We’re just assessing the situation now,”
Deputy Harbourmaster Steve Kirk told The
Sentinel when we spoke to him on Monday.
At the time they had not decided whether the
building would still be closed for the arrival of
the RMS, but Mr Kirk said there will not be an
effect on shipping.
By Monday morning the tin roof had been
mended and the cleanup was in progress. The
rock guards had put up a barrier to stop more
stones falling from the same section of the
wall.
Those working at the wharf were still worried and questioned why the whole cliff face
was covered in protective netting, but there is
nothing to stop rocks falling from the unstable
wall.
Roads Manager Ben Hathway, who leads the
rock guard team, told The Sentinel they will
be monitoring the dry stone walls, but added
there had been no obvious indication that section of the wall would come down.
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A Cleaner and Greener St Helena
Duke of Edinburgh Playground Gets a Makeover
O
n Thursday 24 September, a team began
clearing debris from the Duke of Edinburgh
playground, following requests to ENRD. A
week later, the Waste Management Services
and a team from HM Prison completed this
task.
Environmental Risk Manager, Mike Durnford said, “whereas the playground has been
given a makeover it will not take long for it to
become in a poor state once again,” he therefore recommended an appropriate plan for its
development and maintenance, including a
cleaning schedule. Mike also took the opportunity to thank the prison for their efforts and
looks forward to further partnership with them
in future.
Forty gravel sacks were used in order to collect all the debris. The service also delivered
one trailer load of bagged leaves for someone’s garden; the remainder will be added to
green waste at Horse Point Landfill Site for
mulching, in support of the LEMP project.
“The Waste Management Services is committed to working towards a ‘cleaner and greener’
St Helena, in partnership with other Directorates and stakeholders where possible,” Mike
said.
Inset: Playground before clean-up
Photos supplied: ENRD
SAFEGUARDING DIRECTORATE
SPECIALIST ONE-TO-ONE
WORKERS LEARNING DISABILITIES
PUBLIC NOTICE URGENT
VACANCY FOR ELECTRICIAN
The Property Division is urgently looking for an Electrician on a
temporary basis for about two or three months in the first instance. The
Electrician will need to be able to carry out wiring, maintenance of
electrical installations and associated equipment and assist with testing
and inspections of electrical installation within SHG buildings. The post
holder will also be expected to be available for Call-out after hours on a
bi-weekly basis.
The salary for this post is £6,542 per annum and the successful
candidate must hold a St Helena Wireman’s license and have a clean
and valid Class C Driver’s licence.
Urgently needed, within the Learning Disabilities Section of the
Safeguarding Directorate, are specialist one-to-one Workers who are
caring, reliable and who want to make a difference. The post is offered on a casual basis for a period of six months in the first instance.
The hourly rate is £7 per hour and the successful applicants are expected to work shifts which includes some weekends.
For further details about the post please contact Suzanne Nixon on
22713.
The appointment to this post is subject to a clean vetting certificate.
For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact Mr Anders Bowers, Senior Superintendent (Installation) on telephone number 22054 (e-mail anders.bowers@sainthelena.gov.sh)
Application forms and Job profiles are available from Essex House and
should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager, ENRD, Essex
House or e-mail karen-thomas@enrd.gov.sh by no later than 12 noon
on Wednesday 21st October 2015.
Mr Derek Henry
Deputy Director, Environment and Natural Resources Director
6 October 2015
Application Forms, are available from the Human Resources and
Administration Officer and should be completed and submitted to
Sarah Williams, Human Resources and Administration Officer, Safeguarding Directorate, Brick House, or emailed to HR.safeguarding@
helanta.co.sh, by no later than Monday 19 October 2015.
Gregory Hall (Mr)
Director
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Expressions of Interest for Saint Representatives
on Ascension and Falkland Islands.
Enterprise St Helena is looking to appoint two individuals, one on Ascension and one in the Falkland Islands, who would be
keen to act as a representa ve for the Saint popula on on each Island and would be pleased to receive nomina ons from St
Helenians who wish to be considered for taking the role.
The representa ves will be the point of contact for the dissemina on of informa on by SHG/ESH and liaison officer for Saints
on both islands between the St Helenian community and SHG/ESH. In addi on to a retainer fee per annum, travel and
prin ng costs will be reimbursed upon receipt of a claim.
If you are interested please forward your details with the names of at least 10 Saints who support your interest in the role.
Dr Niall O’Keeffe will be travelling to the Falkland Islands on the 24th October and Ascension Island on the 27th October
2015.
Mee ngs will be held where Investment and Business Opportuni es on St Helena will be outlined. Further details will be
publicised in advance of his visit.
For further informa on and/or to submit your interest, please contact Grace
Richards at ESH office, Ladder Hill Business Park, or via telephone number
00290 22920 or email grace.richards@esh.co.sh
The Economic Development Group | Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill
Tel: +290 22920 | Fax: +290 22166 | Email: info@esh.co.sh
PUBLIC NOTICE TIP OF THE WEEK…
Consider investing in low
energy light bulbs as your old
bulbs need replacing. Lowenergy bulbs are more
expensive to buy but will save
you money on your bills in the
long term. For every £1 of
electricity used by a regular
bulb, an energy saving bulb
would cost just 20p.
LED lamps are even more
efficient.
VACANCY FOR A WASTE MANAGEMENT
SERVICES OPERATOR
ON A 2 YEAR CONTRACT
The successful candidate will work within a team to undertake duties
such as; public and commercial refuse collection, public areas, toilets
and street cleaning and provide temporary cover at Horse Point Landfill
Site (as required).
While a J4 license and a C license is not Essential it would be Desirable
for the post.
The salary for the post is at Grade B commencing at £6,542 per annum,
or £7,523 per annum if you have a J4 license.
For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact
Mr Mike Durnford, Environmental Risk Manager on Tel No: 24724 or
e-mail: mike-durnford@enrd.gov.sh
Application forms and Job profiles are available from Essex House and
Scotland and should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager,
ENRD, Essex House or e-mail: karen-thomas@enrd.gov.sh by no later
than 12 noon on Wednesday 14 October 2015.
Derek Henry
Deputy Director of Environment and Natural Resources
6 October 2015
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SCHOOL PAGE
Prince Andrew Celebrates European Day of Languages
Alison Laycock & Jordan Stevens, PAS
O
n Friday 25th September, European Day
of Languages was celebrated across the island.
In Prince Andrew School, many non-language
teachers took part in the celebrations by offering their students something different in les-
A New Start
Tiffany Herne reflects on the thoughts and
feeling of new Year Seven students who are
just starting their secondary education in
Prince Andrew School.
I
t is the start of September and that means
moving to a higher year and, for most of us,
it seems to be not a big deal. But this is very
different for the new Year Sevens as this is
the start of their secondary education. Many
of the things Years Eight to Thirteen know
are still very foreign to them, for example,
the change of schedule for the school day
and the new lessons they have yet to study
such as French, the new addition to the
secondary school curriculum. “Prince Andrew School is so very different to primary
school,” said one student.
Year Seven students often feel quite nervous
as they come from being the oldest in their
schools to being the youngest in Prince Andrew School- a shock to their systems. One
student said that she “thought the older children would be mean,” but she soon found
this out to be wrong. Furthermore, the Year
Sevens often miss friends, teachers and
sons. In Food Technology, Year 11 students
had the opportunity to cook a dish from somewhere around the world; the Maths department
taught Maths in French, German and Spanish.
The Science department also got involved and,
with Year 7, researched famous scientists of
different nationalities. Year 8 learnt the names
of different pieces of equipment in French and
German. In English lessons, Spanish and Ital-
ian could also be heard from teachers and in
French lessons, Year 9 students got to taste a
pain au chocolat, a typical breakfast item in
France.
A special assembly was opened with a speech
by French teacher, Ms Alison Laycock, who
highlighted the importance of learning different languages with the opening of St Helena
Airport fast approaching. The airport “opens
up a lot of opportunities for you where knowledge of languages will be useful," said Ms
Laycock.
Photographers, Darrin and Sharon Henry of
'What the Saints did next’ , shared experiences
and photographs of their travels. Mr Henry
emphasised the benefits of language skills and
how they can help improve experiences when
travelling. "One of the main things we found
was that in all the places we went, you can
have a really good, good time but you can
have an even better time when you can talk
to people and you can understand languages."
Many students were inspired by this assembly
and want to gain language skills so that they
can use them to travel the world and see different places. One student stated, "I found the
assembly really inspiring- it made me want to
travel and learn different languages."
Prince Andrew students currently have the opportunity to learn French as a second language.
Madame Laycock would like to thank staff at
PAS for getting involved in the occasion and
Darrin and Sharon Henry for delivering a very
enjoyable assembly.
memories left behind at primary schools. But,
on a positive note they also feel a sense of
excitement as they are meeting a new group of
people they have never met before.
They are also exposed to new responsibilities,
for example, finding their way to class. Before
coming to Prince Andrew they did not have to
go to many different classrooms for lessons.
Now students move from room to room and
there are more teachers with more names to
remember.
Most students find that there are new learning
challenges with a mix of excitement and a lot
of fun. They may be, understandably, a little
nervous about new lessons and homework but
that is soon overcome when they gain more
experience and they realise it is not as difficult
as initially thought.
Often at the start of the new academic year
there is a misconception that the school is
enormous and Year Sevens fear that at any
moment they will become lost. As Shanice
Philips said, “ I thought I would get lost every
day”. But after a few wrong turns they soon
find their way around.
There are often doubts in the minds of the new
students: will I fit in? Which House will I be
in? Will my friends remain my friends? Often
they find their current friends, who they have
known for nearly all their lives, drifting from
them. Though they find it sad at first, they
realise they have found new friends who will
be with them for the rest of their lives.
Another new experience they are exposed
to in Prince Andrew is Enrichment, where a
range of fun and exciting activities is available, for example, outdoor pursuits, conservation, radio and fitness and it does not
end there. Blake Hannah said, “I enjoy my
Enrichment science investigation as we get
to do many fun things like blowing up jelly
babies to learn about chemical reactions and
other new and interesting things.” Many students find that the Enrichment sessions often teaches them things they did not know,
through more informal teaching methods.
Also with help of Enrichment the Year Sevens have a chance to give back to society in
the Community Outreach sessions. “I enjoy
Community because it feels good to help,”
commented Chloe Young.
In conclusion, though there may be qualms
from Year Sevens about starting secondary
education, these are often unnecessary. Although problems may occur being organised,
making friends, and an optimistic and positive attitude will help them fly through the
five years without trouble.
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When was St Helena Discovered?
Synopsis
For over 400 years, it has been believed that
the Portuguese discovered the remote South
Atlantic island of St Helena on a very precise
date in 1502, on the 21 May. New research
suggests that a Dutch author first quoted this
date and that he was referring to the Protestant
feast-day for Saint Helena. Since the Protestant faith did not exist in 1502, the Reformation beginning in the 1520s, this date seems
mistaken. The author of this new research has
emphasised he is not suggesting that the date
of the national St Helena Day celebrations
should be changed.
The search for the origin of the 21 May date
began with a trawl through the several history
books about the island. Many quote the 21
May 1502 for the island’s discovery, but none
state where the date originated. A search was
next made of many of the early Portuguese descriptions of the island’s discovery, but none
mentioned a specific discovery date. Finally,
a search was made of the several early nonPortuguese language books. From this it was
concluded that the first person to quote the 21
May as the discovery date was a Dutchman,
Jan Hüygen van Linschoten, in 1596. He was
a passenger on a Portuguese ship returning
Full Release Details
A fact drummed into the
head of every St Helenian
schoolchild is that the Portuguese commander João da
Nova discovered the island
on 21 May 1502, the feastday of Saint Helena. For
the past 70 years, St Helena
Day has been celebrated as
a national holiday and many
important events such as the
restoration of full British
passports have been deliberately timed to occur on this
day.
Historically however there
has always been a problem
with this date. As pointed
out by the Encyclopaedia
Britannica, the 21 May is
the feast-day for Saint Helena in the Eastern Orthodox
Church. The problem is that
the early Portuguese discoverers were Catholic and
the Roman Church has long
celebrated this saint on 18
Jan Hüygen
Linschoten
India to Lisbon and arrived at St Helena
August. There is no obvious reason
why thevan from
Catholic Portuguese discoverers would use an Orthodox Church liturgical in early May 1589. The opening and closing
sentences of his description were as follows
calendar when naming the island.
(quoting from an English translation published
The best available explanation for this came in 1598):
from Bishop Cannan who devoted several
pages of his history of South Atlantic island “The island of Saint Helena is so named bechurches to this puzzle. He favoured the idea cause the Portingales discovered it uppon
that Greek culture heavily influenced the Por- Saint Helens day which is the twentie one of
tuguese and Spanish around the time of the May”.
island’s discovery, so much so that da Nova
preferred to use the Greek Orthodox Church’s “The 21 May, being St Helens day, and Whitliturgical calendar. Wholly unconvinced by sunday, after we had taken in all our fresh
this, an investigation has been launched by water, and other necessaries, we set sayle alIan Bruce to establish the origin of the 21 May together in companie, and directed our course
date. His conclusions, just been published by to Portingall, leaving about fifteen men in the
Friends of St Helena in their historical maga- island, and some slaves that ran out of the
zine Wirebird, have thrown up several sur- ships.”
prises.
The Puzzle Solved
Linschoten’s second statement, mentioning
Who originated the 21 May Date?
Contribution, Ian Bruce
both the feast-day for Saint Helena and Whitsunday in the same context, prompts a question. From which liturgical calendar was he
quoting - Catholic, Eastern Orthodox Church
or Protestant? Whitsunday (or Pentecost) is
seven Sundays after Easter for all three faiths
and in 1589, Catholics and Protestants would
indeed have celebrated Whitsunday on 21
May, just as stated by Linschoten. The Orthodox Church calculates Easter differently however, and their Whitsunday would have been
a week later, the 28 May. There would have
been other differences, Protestants and the Orthodox Church marking the feast-day of Saint
Helena on the 21 May and Catholics on 18 August. In summary, on
21 May 1589:
• The Roman Church would have
celebrated Whitsunday but not the
feast of Saint Helena, which was
celebrated on 18 August.
• The Eastern Orthodox Church
would have celebrated the feastday of Saint Helena but not Whitsunday, which for them was a week
later on 28 May.
• However, Protestants would indeed have celebrated BOTH Saint
Helena Day and Whitsunday, exactly as stated by Linschoten.
If he was indeed the first to quote
the date of 21 May, two important
conclusions can be drawn. First,
Linschoten seems to have employed the Protestant liturgical calendar, which is perhaps unsurprising because at the time he wrote his
book in Holland he was a member
of the Dutch Reformed Church.
Incidentally, historians have been
amazingly lucky with the timing
of Linschoten’s departure from St
H e l - ena. Not only was Whitsunday noteworthy for him because he happened
to sail from St Helena that day, but also in
1589 Whitsunday, as marked by Catholics and
Protestants alike, was celebrated on 21 May
that year. This did not often happen - Whitsunday is a moveable feast-day, and only fell
on 21 May on three occasions in the 16th century, in 1553, 1564 and, crucially, in 1589. The
fact that Linschoten mentioned two feast-days
rather than just one, has allowed the Protestant
Saint Helena Day to be clearly differentiated
from the Orthodox Church feast-day on the
same date.
The second crucial conclusion stems from the
fact that the island has always been known as
“St Helena”/“Santa Helena” since its first discovery in 1502. This was several decades before the start of the Reformation in the 1520s
and the establishment of Protestantism. It has
already been demonstrated that Linschoten
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quoted the Protestant date for the feast-day for
Saint Helena. Since Protestantism did not exist as a faith when the island was first found, it
can categorically be stated that the island was
NOT so named because it was discovered on
the Protestant feast-day for Saint Helena of 21
May. Linschoten’s Protestant feast-day date of
the 21 May therefore seems mistaken.
It is suspected that Linschoten simply assumed
the Portuguese followed their usual practice of
naming their land discoveries after the feastday of the saint on which they were found.
He therefore took for granted that the island
was discovered on the feast-day of Saint Helena. When writing his book in Holland some
years after his stay at St Helena, he must have
looked up the feast-day for Saint Helena and
found the Protestant date of 21 May. This was
only a tiny error; nevertheless, this mistake
has echoed across more than four centuries,
all the way down to the present day. Certainly,
his statement “The island of Saint Helena is
so named because the Portingales discovered
it uppon Saint Helens day which is the twentie
one of May” suggests he looked up the date
from Saint Helena’s feast-day and not the
other way round. Incidentally, had Linschoten
quoted the Roman Church’s date of 18 August
for the feast of Saint Helena he would probably still have been wrong. The problem then
would be that it is known that the Portuguese
discovery fleet led by João da Nova returned to
Lisbon on 11 September 1502 - it is unlikely
his fleet of ships could have sailed the 3,000
nautical mile distance so quickly.
An Alternative Discovery Date
Linschoten was not alone in the 16th century
to quote a date for the discovery of St Helena,
even if only his suggestion of 21 May is still
remembered. Odoardo Duarte Lopes visited
St Helena in 1578, more than a decade before
Linschoten and his description of the island
was published in an Italian book. He stated:
“This island is so called from having been first
discovered by the Portuguese on the 3rd of
May, the Feast of St Helena”.
At first sight, this statement seems wrong, the
Roman Church celebrating 3 May as the feast
of the True Cross, not the feast of Saint Helena. However, this Catholic feast-day certainly
has a strong resonance with Saint Helena because it celebrates her claimed recovery of the
cross on which Jesus was crucified in Jerusalem. Nevertheless, why did the Portuguese not
name the island “Ilha de Vera Cruz” (Island
of the True Cross)? The answer may be very
simple because on 3 May 1500, Pedro Álvares
Cabral, leader of the second Portuguese India
Armada, gave this name to the newly discovered Brazilian coastline, which he thought was
a large island. News of Cabral’s discovery
reached Lisbon directly from South America
before da Nova’s fleet set off on the voyage to
India in 1501. If da Nova knew the True Cross
name had already been assigned, the most obvious and plausible alternative name for him to
give the island was “Santa Helena”. Although
Lopes’ Catholic feast-day date of 3 May was
quoted several times thereafter, it was gradually forgotten so that only Linschoten’s Protestant date of 21 May is today recognised.
To summarise, evidence has been presented
that shows the traditional date of 21 May for
the discovery of St Helena originated with a
Dutch author at the end of the 16th century
who erroneously quoted the Protestant feastday of Saint Helena for a discovery made by
Catholic navigators two decades before the
Reformation started.
The Catholic feast-day of the True Cross on 3
May is probably a better fit the historic facts of
the date when the island was discovered. The
author of this work Dr Ian Bruce has however
commented, “the islanders have long marked
St Helena Day on 21 May for their national
celebrations. This is a deeply ingrained tradition and I would no more suggest this be
changed than argue that Christmas be celebrated on another day”.
This is an abridged version of Ian Bruce’s
article. The full thing can be found online at:
http://tinyurl.com/odn29ek
ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT
Vacancy for Facilities Operatives
AIG is looking for flexible and enthusiastic individuals who are seeking a new challenge and who can work well as part of a
team to fill two positions of Facilities Operative. The successful candidates will, amongst other duties, undertake waste
management duties, assist other tradesmen with day-to-day repairs and maintenance programmes, assist with maintenance
and accommodation services of the Two Boats and Georgetown areas and also assist with duties relating to swimming pools,
refuse collection, sewage plants and cleaning services. Stevedore duties are a core function of these posts.
The successful candidates must have prior experience in some of the duties set out above or be willing to learn and
undertake these tasks. They must also have a working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work and good communication skills.
The posts are offered as single status. A competitive salary will be paid. The successful candidates will also receive: a food
allowance, rent free accommodation, utility allowances, mid-tour passage/flight, a gratuity on completion of 2 year contract,
free medical and primary dental treatment and generous baggage allowances.
For further details concerning the above posts, please contact the Waste Management/ Facilities Support Team Leader on
telephone number (247) 66138 or email: peter.williams@ascension.gov.ac .
Application forms and a job description are available from the AIG’s Human Resources by telephoning (247) 67000 extension
132 or by emailing patsy.moyce@ascension.gov.ac. Completed applications should be submitted to the Director of Human
th
Resources at email address alan.nicholls@ascension.gov.ac or by fax to (247 66152) by no later than Monday 19 October
2015.
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
The St. Helena Bee Keepers Association
“Plant a Flowering Tree for the Honey Bee.”
St Helena’s Honey Bee
It is unusually taken for granted for many years that the bees we see on the flowers or in the hives that are owned by several people….will
automatically produce HONEY…but there is a lot more to this than meets the eye.
The world is facing a big problem with the disappearance of the Honey Bee. Every country in the world is doing everything in its power to
save the Honey Bee but in some cases the success is very slim. Why is it so important for us to save the honey bee from dying out? Bees are
responsible for pollinating 99% of the food we eat, remembering that much of this is imported from other countries.
Whilst the honey bee elsewhere in the world is facing a rapid decline, we believe that our bees here on St. Helena are disease free and it is our
intention to keep it that way. This is why there is a restriction on HONEY IMPORTATION and bee products. The time has come for us to
take stock of this precious environmental asset and its value to the island community.
What kind of honey bee do we have on St. Helena and where did they come from? This is a question that is constantly asked, of The Bee Keepers Association and to be quite honest, we really don’t know. There is some literature available pin pointing when the Bees were introduced and
by whom, but we don’t know for sure what type of bees we have on island. According to old stories handed down through the ages, it is thought
that the African Bee (Apis Mellifera) and the Italian Bee (Apis Mellifera copensis) were introduced in the late 1939 and early 1940. Members
of the Association were always of the opinion that this was the case until recently, when I was answering some overseas correspondence on
bees, then later talking to a member of the South African Bee Association just prior to him boarding the RMS St. Helena and returning to South
Africa, some new information came about.
We exchanged email addresses and have continued our discussion on the origin of the St. Helena Bee. It became so interesting that I was
somewhat stunned to hear it said that we might have the Killer Bee on island. Where did it come from and why is it only being revealed now?
The question remains unanswered BUT we, The Bee Keepers Association of St. Helena aim to find this out.
In order to carry out an experiment of the Bees of St. Helena and to find out exactly what kind of bees we have, and how did we come by them.
Many interesting questions arose regarding how many types are on island, are they good honey producers? Are they free from diseases? Have
they interbred? and there are a number of other unanswered questions. For this important experiment, we will need three strong colonies/hives
of bees as advised by our overseas experts on the subject.
Much correspondence has been exchanged over time in connection with the Honey Bee of St. Helena and the Association is finding it difficult
to give answers to some of the brainstorming questions coming in from bee enthusiasts in many countries. They want to know if we have the
same problems as they face as far as CCD (Collapse Colony Disorder) Varroa Mite and the worst of all, The American Foul Brood.
We are not aware that the St. Helena Bee has ever been studied and therefore little is known. What beekeepers have learnt has been handed
down through the ages. As mentioned earlier, other countries are zooming in on St. Helena to find out if we have all the diseases and bee pests
that they are experiencing that is devastating to many owners of bee colony’s large and small.
We are told that apiaries have been wiped out and the AFB is travelling at a rate that it cannot be stopped. In fact it has moved through The
Western Cape and is now on the doorstep of Cape Town. This is very bad news for the island as we depend on many imported products from
this part of the world.
It is therefore in everyone’s interest to look after what we have. If any bee diseases come to this island we can say good bye to all bee colonies
either wild or in hives. If this happens we will not have bees to pollinate any of our fruits (such as they are) or vegetables. Honey will be none
existent so we must all be as cooperative and vigilant as possible. We must save our St. Helena Bees.
The St. Helena Bee Keepers Association is seeking assistance from all bee owners and the public in general. The Association is actively
working with its members but we are also aware that there are a number of persons who have hives but are not members of the Association. To this end we also seek your assistance in getting a special survey project under way. We have the assistance of Professor
Mike Alssop and others in South Africa and the United Kingdom who are keen to be involved with this interesting and puzzling topic.
With the onset of warmer weather, the Association will have two attendants to carry out a survey on a number of Bee Hives of consenting owners. We are appealing to all beekeepers/owners to allow us to visit your hives and assess the health of the swarm and how
they are working. We will need three strong colonies at least from different parts of the island to be able to carry out this experiment.
Records show that the “Italian Bee” was imported from UK and we also imported Bees from South Africa, It is also believed there was
a “Red Bee” on island up to 1988. We are told by the experts that two different types of bees won’t survive living together, and if we
had the SA Bee, it is possible that we still have it because the Italian strain will have been killed off by the SA strain, hence it is termed
the Killer Bee! We hope our experiment will tell us “What type of Honey Bee we really do have on the island?
IF we have developed a new strain of bee that is unique to St. Helena and IF this bee is a good honey producer then already scientists
will be zooming in and will want to study it further. St. Helena could be classed as the only place in the world with a new Strain of
Honey Bee. If this turns out to be so, then everybody will want it. It could eventually be a big business venture for someone on St.
Helena in rearing Queen Bees for Export.
The St. Helena Bee Keepers Association is asking for help from owners of bees by assisting us to carry out these experiments. I cannot
emphasise the need to have all bee hive owners, members or none members of the association to be united in this project that is all for
the good of this island now and in the future.
Finally, please watch the column in the local papers and listen to the radio for updates, we want to keep you informed of the progress
we are making regarding this important project for St. Helena.
Tony Leo, Chairman St. Helena Bee Keepers Association. 10 August 2015
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COFFEE
BREAK
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dward was lying on his deathbed and the family was taking turns spending time with him. As he was speaking to his young granddaughter Emily,
Edward suddenly smelled an all too familiar smell. Why it was his favorite –
apple pie! His wife Sandy must have been baking it for him to enjoy this one
last time. “Emily dear,” asked Edward. “Would you please go ask Grandma
for a slice of that Apple Pie? It’s smells so delicious!” Emily ran off to fulfill
her dying Grandfather’s last wish. A moment later, Emily returned empty
handed. “Where’s my pie?” questioned Edward. “Grandma said it’s not for
now” responded Emily, “it’s for the funeral.”
“So Jimmy,” said Grandpa, as they stood on line at the local grocery store.
“What did you learn in school today?” “To tell you the truth,” answered
young Jimmy, “I’m not exactly sure. My teacher was going on and on about
something called ethics, and I still don’t know what she was talking about!”
“Ah, ethics” responded Grandpa, “very important indeed.” “Well, let’s say
the cashier gives me back too much change, ethics would be whether I keep
the change for myself, or if I give it back to Grandma!”
CRAZY MAZE
Find your way through this ‘Crazy Maze.’ Enter through the gap on the left
and work your way through to the middle. Good Luck!
SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from this time last year
With the sounding of the ship’s horn, 150 plus people linked by 300m of pink ribbon
climbed Jacobs Ladder before making their way down Ladder Hill Road to the Mule
Yard to party the night away, all in aid of cancer support and awareness.
The island-wide Newcastle Disease vaccination programme has been cancelled just
a week after its announcement when it transpired that the vaccines onboard the RMS
St Helena had been stored incorrectly and are therefore unfit for purpose.
Football: A shining performance and brace from super sub, Ronan Legg, ensured
Rovers end their league campaign undefeated as they breezed their way to a 5-1 victory over the Raiders.
PEOPLE
...Favourite places
I’ve travelled
1. Turkey
2. Paris
3. Hong Kong
Tracey Stroud
If you would like to take part, we need a good picture of you (which we
can do) and your top 3 - it could be your top 3 movies, songs, books or
cars. It could be your top 3 places on St Helena, or top 3 achievements.
The more interesting the better chance of being chosen, as we will only
print 1 per week! Email: news@sams.sh with subject heading, top 3.
Famous Birthdays
8 Oct - 14 Oct
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Singer - 8 Oct
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Actor - 8 Oct
John Lennon (1940-1980)
Singer - 9 Oct
Hugh Jackman (47)
Actor - 12 Oct
Usher (37)
Singer - 14 Oct
DID YOU KNOW...
The Universe is Beige
Cosmic Latte is the colour of the universe, according
to a team of astronomers from Johns Hopkins University. In 2001, Karl Glazebrook and Ivan Baldry
determined that the colour of the universe was a
greenish white, but they soon corrected their analysis
in “The 2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey: constraints on
cosmic star-formation history from the cosmic spectrum,” published in 2002. In this paper, they reported
that their survey of the colour of all light in the universe added up to a slightly beige white. The survey
included more than 200,000 galaxies, and measured
the spectral range of the light from a large volume of
the universe. The hexadecimal RGB value for Cosmic Latte is #FFF8E7.
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Rejected
£90K Ambulance
Contract in Jeopardy
August Graham, SAMS
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he government rejected two £45,000 ambulances last week after it emerged they did
not live up to the expected standards.
The ambulances, which arrived on the island
in early September, are converted Ford Rangers. Quality control checks which SHG performed on the vehicles were negative.
Health and procurement both pointed The
Sentinel towards Financial Secretary Colin
Owen who could tell us that the government is
“now in consultation with the suppliers,” over
what to do with the £45,000 ambulances.
Although “some areas of concern” have been
identified, Mr Owen could not say why they
were rejected, what was likely to be the outcome, and who would be paying for any re-
placement.
However sources at the hospital have told
The Sentinel that the ambulances were simply too small. When the vehicles first arrived
on the island concerns were raised that they
were not large enough for a person to lie down
in. After further investigation The Sentinel
found they were large enough to lie in, however it now seems they were still too small for
purpose.
SAMS
RADIO
1
SCHEDULE
102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHz Also Live Streaming via www.sams.sh
CONTACT THE SHOW
To reach the Radio 1 team, call 22727, or
email: news@sams.sh. You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just visit
the SAMS website, www.sams.sh, click the
Facebook link at the top right of every page.
SATURDAY CHART BUSTERS
A compilation of top chart hits, both new and old.
2nd CHANCE SUNDAY
9.00am - Selection of recorded interviews and
programmes from the week, mixed with easy
listening sounds for a chilled out Sunday.
St Helena News:
Monday to Fridays at 7am, 10am, 12noon,
5pm, 7pm & 10pmalso at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday.
Saturday news: 8am & 12noon
THE CHART SHOW
REWIND
Wednesday 10.30am
Presented by Helen Wallis and John Woollacott. Catch up on the latest chart music. Repeated
Wednesday 8.30pm, Thursday 12.15pm and Saturday 1.00pm.
Saturday 9.30am. Repeated on Saturday at
6.00pm, Monday at 7.30pm & Wednesday
at 12.15pm.
CHILLIN’ WITH LUKE
Fridays at 2pm and repeated on the Sunday in the Second Chance Sunday line up.
Join Luke Bennett as he takes you through
his sound track to life.
BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS
24/7 on our 2nd radio channel.
88.1MHz, 100.7 MHz and 102.7MHz
PRIME TIME
John Lamdon and Andy Parkinson share
their passion for mathematics and classic rock and pop. Every second Thursday
5.30pm. Repeated on ‘2nd Chance Sunday.’
GOSPEL FM
HOT ROCKS
Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm
Presented by John Moyce, 30 minutes of
childrens’ feature followed by 90 mins of
gospel music.
Mondays at 5:30pm, Replayed Fridays at
12:30pm. Hannah Durnford and Lizemarie
Robbertse, play their way through alternative rock tracks.
IN CONVERSATION
Every week day at 5:30pm or 7.30pm
Another chance to hear interviews that made the news
during last week and also this week.
B&H GOLD
ON
O
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K
BAC
Ben andd Harriet Hathway host
hos 1 hour of all
time great tracks. We
Wednesday 5.30pm. Repeatedd on ‘2nd Chance Sunday.’
SUNRISE 7am to 10am
Live music, entertainment, discussion, interviews
and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News
Repeated at 11pm everyday.
GOOD MORNING
WITH DONNA
Monday to Friday from 10.30am till
12.30pm.
Join Donna Crowie for the latest news and
updates as well as great music to keep you
entertained.
Includes 12pm news and noticeboard.
PAS SHOW - ‘News & V
Views’
GOOD AFTERNOON
WITH DONNA
Mondays
ays after 7pm news & notice board.
b
Replayed
yed Fridays, after 10
10am news &
notice board
board.
Monday to Friday from 2pm till 4pm.
Again, join Donna to keep you entertained
in the afternoon.
ON
O
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K
C
BA
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Walking With A Purpose
St Helena has Second Worldwide Photowalk
T
hirty two people took part in this year’s
worldwide photowalk hosted by the tourist
office. The walk was led by Chanelle Marais,
and Helena Bennett delivered informational
talks at points of interest throughout the walk.
The impending Napoleonic Bicentenary celebrations had prompted tourism to host the
walk in Longwood; however photography
was not limited by the Napoleonic theme. The
group of 32, made up of children and adults,
met in the gardens of Longwood House before making the trek along Longwood Avenue
to Hutts Gate and then snaked back to Napoleon’s house via the forest section of the Fishers Valley walk.
The group were told to pay careful attention to the left side of Hutts Gate road where
remnants of Longwood’s boundary wall had
merged with the bank that runs the length of
the road. Of course Napoleon was a prisoner
during his time here on island and the bound-
Further to the road closure from Rock
Rose to Green Hill, NGcph is pleased
to advise that installation of the water
line is now completed in this area,
however this road still remains closed
during working hours to allow the
Roads section of ENRD to complete
resurfacing. Trenching/pipe installation works will now commence from
Green Hill to Perkins Gut and this
section of the road will now be closed
between the hours of 9am to 4pm,
Mondays to Saturdays.
The public are thanked in advance for
their cooperation.
ary wall would have played a significant role
in where he was allowed to roam without British escort.
The walk took around two hours and on return
to Longwood House, participants were given
the opportunity to take photographs in the
famous gardens while enjoying refreshments
that were laid on by the tourist office. Merrill
Joshua also donned his Napoleon costume and
roamed the gardens, creating quite a unique
photo opportunity.
Photos taken on the walk have to be submitted
to tourism and the winners will be “announced
later in October,” Ms Marais told The Sentinel. The winning photographer’s prize will be
a 4x4 trip with Aaron’s Adventure Tours.
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NOTICE BOARD
WISH
Woman of
The Year
Award 2015
Friday 20th
November.
Do you know someone on St Helena who deserves recognition?
Who is a role model to others? Who makes a difference in the
lives of others? Who is an unsung hero in the community or
society? Who contributes supports and inspires?
The award winner will receive:
x A perpetual trophy
x £100 donated by the Bank of St Helena
x A prize package
x A reception for all nominees
Nominations to wish.sthelena@gmail.com , by hand to the Human
Rights Office in the PWD yard or phone 22133 with the name of your
nominee and reasons for your nomination (up to 100 words). Closing
date: Friday 16th October 2015.
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World
NEWS
British Airways jet fire: parts from other
General Electric engines examined
Safety authority and GE Aviation say Las
Vegas emergency, in which plane aborted
take-off, traced to compressor spool in engine used on most Boeing 777s
General Electric Aviation, maker of the jet
engine that caught fire on a British Airways
plane taking off from Las Vegas, has said
it is inspecting parts from other engines of
the same types as part of a US federal investigation.
On 8 September BA flight 2276 was on
a McCarran international airport runway
bound for London when the left engine
burst into flames. Takeoff was aborted and
all 157 passengers and 13 crew members
survived; some had minor injuries.
Updated findings released on Tuesday by
the National Transportation Safety Board
indicated the fire started with the engine’s
spool, a key part in the high-pressure compressor that gives the plane power.
“We’re doing a full pare-down of the spool
and analysis of the components,” said Rick
Kennedy, a spokesman for GE Aviation.
The twin-engine Boeing 777 was built in
1998 and registered to British Airways a
year later. By the end of 2013 it had flown
nearly 77,000 hours, according to the British Civil Aviation Authority. GE90 engines
are used in most Boeing 777s.
GE Aviation said that the spool, which
holds the blades in the GE90-85B engine,
was among the first ever made for that
model in 1995.
The manufacturer said it was voluntarily
analysing 38 similar spools of about the
same age that were out of service awaiting
maintenance and repairs. Other inspections
of working engines were expected.
“The 38 will help us decide what engines
might need to be inspected,” Kennedy said.
GE said this was the first engine failure of
its kind, as spools could be similar in design but were not built identically. There
are about 400 base GE90 engines being
used to power 167 planes.
NTSB spokesman Eric Weiss said there
was no talk of grounding any planes with
similar spools.
The NTSB also said the case would be
analyzed to determine a probable cause
after the current fact-finding process. A final report would not be issued for several
months.
Full article from the Guardian
Comair Problems will have
“No Impact” on St Helena
August Graham, SAMS
S
t Helena’s future air provider Comair has
told The Sentinel there will be “no impact”
on the company’s service to St Helena. This
comes after reports that their orders for new
Boeing 737-800 aircraft may be jeopardised
by the loss of funding from the US ExportImport Bank. The aircraft are the same type as
those due to fly to St Helena.
Comair said they have already received five
of the eight planes and will get another this
month. They don’t have a “firm commitment”
from the bank for funding for the final two
aircraft; however have alternative measures in
place should they be needed.
An SHG spokesperson also confirmed Comair have signed up to a contract with SHG
and this development “will have no impact on
Comair’s forthcoming weekly service to St
Helena.”
INVITATION TO TENDER
The Saint Helena Government wishes to invite suitably experienced contractors to submit
tenders for the Refurbishment of No.10 Piccolo Hill.
A copy of the Tender Document can be obtained from Thursday 01 October 2015 at 9:00am
Please contact:
Miss Nicola Young
Procurement Officer
Essex House
Jamestown
Telephone No: 22270 or email nicola-young@enrd.gov.sh
A site visit will take place on Tuesday 6th October 2015 at 9:30am meeting at No.10 Piccolo
Hill.
If you require and further details, please contact the Project Manager, Mr Glen Owen, on
telephone 23608 or email gbo@helanta.co.sh
Completed tenders should be placed in the Tender Box at Essex House by 12:00 Noon on
Tuesday 20th October 2015.
Interested parties should note that this opportunity is not being advertised overseas
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CHURCH NOTICES
FaithMatters
BAHA’I
FAITH
PROMOTING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
This extract is from a Statement to the United
Nations by the Baha’i International Community
on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the
United Nations in 1995. Now, 20 years later,
these views on Economic Development are still
relevant. The rich have become richer and the
poor are still poor in most countries. The current
Refugee Crisis has accentuated the despair and
poverty which has driven so many from their
homes .This Statement offered suggestions for
solving the massive problem of world poverty,
but the whole article includes so much more.
For anyone interested, the full Statement can be
found on the Baha’i International Community
Website/Statements to U.N:- Turning Point for
all Nations.
Economic development strategies employed by
the United Nations, the World Bank and a number of governments during the last fifty years,
however sincerely conceived and executed, have
fallen far short of aspirations. In much of the
world, the gap between the "haves" and "havenots" has widened and is accelerating with the
persistent disparity in income levels. Social
problems have not subsided. In fact, crime and
disease are not just on the rise; they are also becoming endemic and more difficult to combat.
These failures can be traced to a number of factors. They include a misplaced focus on largescale projects and bureaucratic over-centralization, unjust terms of international trade, a
pervasive corruption that has been allowed to
flourish throughout the system, the exclusion of
women from the decision-making processes at all
levels, a general inability to ensure that resources
reach the poor, and the diversion of development
resources into military hardware..Material needs
are often addressed without taking into account
the spiritual factors and their power to help channel thoughts in a positive direction.
True prosperity includes spiritual as well as material well-being. Food, drink, shelter and a degree of material comfort are needed by all, but
human beings cannot and never will find fulfillment in these necessities. Nor is contentment to
be found in social recognition or political power.
In the end not even intellectual achievement satisfies our deepest needs. It is in the hunger for
something more, something beyond ourselves,
that the reality of the human spirit can be properly understood.
Education is the best investment in economic development. "Man is the supreme Talisman. Lack
of a proper education hath, however, deprived
him of that which he doth inherently possess,"
wrote Bahá'u'lláh just over 150 years ago. "Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable
value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its
treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom." Education implies more than a process
of gaining knowledge or learning a set of life
skills. In truth, education, which should be a fundamental requirement of development, must also
teach people how to gain knowledge, cultivate
the powers of intellect and reasoning, and infuse
the student with indispensable moral qualities.
It is this all-embracing approach to education
that allows people to contribute to the creation of
wealth and encourage its fair distribution. Genuine wealth is created when work is undertaken
not simply as a means of earning a livelihood but
also as a way to contribute to society. Meaningful
work is a basic need of the human soul, as important to the proper development of the individual
as nutritious food, clean water and fresh air are to
the physical body.
BAHA’I FAITH
www.sthelenabahai.org
BAHA’I CENTRE
Gumwoods
DEVOTIONAL MEETING
THURSDAY EVENINGS
at 8pm.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Telephone 24525
"True Happiness depends on spiritual good and
having the heart ever open to receive the Divine
Bounty."
Abdu'l-Baha
Activities at the Army this weekend
SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER
FAMILY SERVICE AT THE HALF
TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 11AM.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING
PRAYER MEETING & BIBLE STUDY AT
THE HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT
7.30PM. ALL ARE WELCOME.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP & CAFÉ OPEN
FROM 10AM TO 1PM.
There is always a warm welcome for you at the
Salvation Army.
If you would like to know more about The Salvation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Coral Yon on
telephone nos 22703/24358.
Take care and God bless.
The Rock
Cell group/Bible studies
Thursday evening 8th October the
various cell groups will meet at Sandy Bay
Community Centre at 7 :30 pm
Contact Riana on Telephone Number 24700 and
Charles on telephone no 23085 if you need transport.
Saturday the 10th October Ladies fellowship at
3pm at the home of kate Germany for further information contact Nicky on telephone no 22572.
All ladies are welcome.
Wednesday evening 14th October bible study
group at the home of at the Home of Charles
Schwarz contact No 3085
You are most welcome to any of these
meetings.
Seventh Day Adventist
Saturday 10 October
9.15 - 10.40am Sabbath School
11.00 - 12.00am Divine Service
2.00 - 3.00pm Youth Programme
Monday 12 October
7.00 - 8.00pm Bible Study, Home of Lionel and
Pam Joshua, Cleughs Plain
Wednesday 14 October
7.30 - 8.30pm Prayer Meeting in Jamestown
Church
Friday 16 October
6.00 - 7.00pm Bible Study at the Home of Pastor
Millin, Jamestown
Further Info Contact, Paul Millin, Tel 22267
DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA
The Cathedral Parish of St Paul
Sunday 11 October
28th Sunday of the Year
8.00 a.m. Eucharist,
Cathedral
9.30 a.m.Eucharist /Harvest Festival, St Martin
11.15 a.m. Sung Eucharist/ Harvest Festival,
St Helena & The Cross
5.30 p.m.Choral Evensong,
Cathedral
Thursday 15 October
Arabia
Sunday 18 October
St Luke
Cathedral
10.00 a.m. Sung Eucharist,
Cathedral
3.30 p.m. Eucharist,
St Peter
The Parish of St James
Sunday 11 October
9.30 a.m.Sung Eucharist,
St John
7.00 p.m.Evening Prayer,
St James
Monday 12 October
St Mary
St James
Thursday 15 October
7.00 p.m. Health Worker’s Service,
St John
Sunday 18 October
St Luke
St James
Parish of St Matthew
Sunday 11 October
9.30 a.m. Sung Eucharist/Parade Harvest Festival,
St Mark
Tuesday 13 October
St Mark
Sunday 4 October
St Luke
St Mark
Barnabas Pledges
BAPTIST NOTICES
Saturday 10 October
Prayer meeting, 7:00 am, Sandy Bay Chapel
Sunday 11 October
Church Services:
Family Worship Services
Sandy Bay Chapel, 8:45 am
(Leader & preacher: Pastor Graeme)
Head O'Wain Chapel, 10:45 am
(Leader & preacher: Pastor Graeme)
Jamestown Chapel, 6:00 pm,
(Leader: Brian Thomas; preacher: Pastor
Graeme)
Other activities:
Sunday School, 10:00 am, Baptist Manse,
Jamestown
Prayer Meeting, 5:00 pm,
Jamestown Schoolroom
Tuesday 13 October
BWA Meeting, 10:00 am, Sandy Bay Chapel
Bible Study & Refreshments, 7:30 pm,
Jamestown Schoolroom (Led by Pastor)
Bible Study, 7:30 pm, Deadwood
(Led by Hazel) Home of Winnie Thomas
Thursday 15 October
Bible Study, 5:30 pm, Sandy Bay Chapel
(Led by Pastor)
Bible Study, 7:30 pm, Blue Hill Community
Centre (Led by Pastor)
For further information please call Pastor
Graeme Beckett at 22388
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NOTICE BOARD
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS
REMINDER
“The Chevening Programme gave me a second chance for getting a Degree. I finished
school after my GCSEs and never thought I'd ever be able to study fulltime again.
Chevening funded my Masters course and provided a monthly living grant which enabled me to commit fully to my studies and complete my MBA in just 12 months. Being
back in a classroom and studying alongside other adults from places like Mexico and
Russia was daunting initially but concluded as an enriching and invaluable experience
that you would never get from distance-learning.” – Tara Wortley, St Helena Chevening
Scholar (2013)
The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for 2016/17 Chevening Scholarships via www.chevening.org/apply - until Tuesday 3 November 2015.
Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with strong academic backgrounds
who also have demonstrable leadership potential. The scholarship offers financial support
to study for a Master’s Degree at any of the UK’s leading universities and the opportunity
to become part of an influential global network of 44,000 alumni.
There are approximately 1,500 Chevening Scholarships on offer globally for the 2016/2017
academic cycle, representing a significant investment from the UK Government to develop the next cohort of global leaders.
For more information, visit www.chevening.org/faqs for details on the eligibility criteria and award specifications - or contact Manager of the Governor’s Office, Sandra Sim, on tel: 22308 or email: sandra.sim@sainthelena.gov.sh
Chevening Scholarships are funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and
partner organisations. The scholarships support study at UK universities - mostly for one
year Master's Degrees - for individuals with potential to become future leaders, decisionmakers, and opinion formers.
SHG
6 October 2015
19:00 – Projec on of “ The Man on the Rock” By Kenneth Griffith @ Prince Andrew School, Entrance Fee £1 for adults,
50p for children under 16.
9:30 – Flax Weaving Workshop (2.5 hrs)- £5 per person. To book contact Wanda Isaac Tel: 22082
17:30 – Pull Together @ Seaside and Mule Yard
9:30 – Boat Excursion (3hrs) - £10 per person (10 places available). To book contact Mr Basil George Tel: 24525
20:00 – The St. Helena Cancer Support and Awareness Group Regency Ball @The Castle, Pre- cket booking essen al,
Dress Code – Early 1815 or formal dress.
10:00 — Food Fes val @ Longwood Green
15:00 – Ceremony at the Tomb
10:30 – Guided walk to Banks Ba ery. To book contact Mrs Rebecca Cainswick on Tel:22190
11:00 – Pink Panther and friends walk around town.
9:30 – Flax Weaving Workshop (2.5 hrs)- £5 per person. To book contact Wanda Isaac Tel: 22082
18:30 – Classical Music Recital @ St James Church
Thursday 8th October 2015
Morning - Cancer Awareness Stall in front of the Canister, Jamestown
10:00– March Pass by Navy and local organisa ons.
15:30 - 1815-2015, come along and help plant 200 endemic trees at Millennium Forest. Bring along a spade, suitable
clothes and footwear. For further informa on, Contact Mrs Rebecca Cainswick Tel: 22190
10:30– Guided Walk of the Peaks. To book contact Mrs Rebecca Cainswick on Tel:22190.
15:30 – Join the Scouts and Cubs in flying kites @ Francis Plain
All day– Mu i day in aid of Cancer Awareness – THEME WHITE.
18:00 – Re-enactment of Napoleon stepping ashore on St.Helena
10:00 – Opening of Longwood House and General's Quarters to the public
14:00 – Pink Walk in Longwood, followed by tea in Longwood House Gardens
19:00 – Healing Service @ St. Johns church
Wednesday 14th October 2015
Thursday 15th October 2015
Friday 16th October 2015
Saturday 17th October 2015
Sunday 18th October 2015
Thursday 22nd October 2015
Tuesday 13th October 2015
Monday 12th October 2015
Sunday 11th October 2015
Saturday 10th October 2015
Friday 9th October 2015
2:30pm – Historical Town Walk- £8 per person, refreshments included. To book contact Mr Basil George on Tel: 24525
Events
08th-18th October 2015
Wednesday 7th October 2015
Date
Bicentenary Programme
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Committing to
the Vulnerable
Ordinance Brings Mental Health
Issues into a New Century
Keeping St Helena Unique
Environmental Protection Ordinance Released for Public Consultation
St Helena Gumwood tree
August Graham, SAMS
Although much of it is just an update, the
new Mental Health Ordinance is an important update, Community Psychiatric Nurse
Ian Rummery told The Sentinel last week.
It takes away some of the draconian measures of an old piece of legislation which
was created in a time when human rights
were not upmost in the consideration of
lawmakers.
“There aren’t really the safeguards in the
old act [...] and I think as particularly coming up to airport and more international exposure, it’s just right that acts such as this
are brought in line with international best
practice,” Mr Rummery said.
The public consultation on the legislation ends on Friday and Councillor Cyril
George said they hope to get it approved
at the next meeting of LegCo in November.
The legislation allows medical professionals to forcibly commit someone to medical
care for a mental health issue. However Mr
Rummery was keen to highlight that this is
a last resort: “You try your best not to use a
mental health act section, you try your best
to work with the person to voluntarily take
their medication.”
Another part of the ordinance allows courts
to send an accused person to prison for a
mental health assessment should they believe there is good cause for this. When
asked whether this was a wise option as
prison is a bad place for those with mental
health problems Mr Rummery said “obviously the preferred option is to bring a person into hospital” however he added that in
the rare case of someone being aggressive,
the safer conditions of prison can help staff.
“Elsewhere you probably wouldn’t have
that option, I think we just need that safeguard to make that decision. So it might be
that in order to conduct a safe assessment
that person may need to be in a secure facility and then we make the decision whether
the person needs medical treatment or they
go back into the legal system,” Mr Rummery said.
WEEKLY WEATHER NEWS
Weekly stats from the Met
Office, Bottom Woods, St Helena for W/E
4th October 2015
Max Temp
Min Temp
Total Rainfall
Total Sunshine
18.8 ºC
13.5 ºC
7.8 mm
5.3 hrs
T
he environmental protection ordinance
was released for public consultation last
month. This is the first ever piece of comprehensive environmental legislation for the
island. With air access imminent and development likely to increase, the EPO should ensure
any development does not destroy the unique
and vulnerable environment.
“To be able to deliver all of the things under
the EPO we will need extra funding,” ENRD’s
Derek Henry told The Sentinel. EMD’s tiny
budget in the last financial year of £291K is
less than the £338K that SHG pays for cleaning service. “We simply don’t know what the
budget will be because we haven’t worked
through all of the details that we need to establish all the policies and procedures that will sit
behind the ordinance,” Mr Henry continued,
before confirming that additional budget will
be available. But they will first “need to determine what that sum of money will be.”
The ordinance establishes high fines for causing unnecessary harm to animals and plants
and allows fines up to £1000 for littering. It
also opens doors to make legislation for pollution standards for cars or other machines.
“Everything is not going to be law right from
the day this legislation is enacted,” said Coun-
cillor Pamela Ward-Pearce, chair of the environment and natural resources committee.
She went on to say that time will be given for
people to replace their cars if needed. “If your
car is belching out a load of visible fumes then
you can expect that something will have to be
done about it and I think this is quite reasonable,” she continued.
The EPO also makes allowances for a Chief
Environment Officer who will enforce the entire EPO. It is hoped that EMD’s Isabel Peters
will take on this role. “It will be a challenge,”
said Isabel, “The ordinance does include some
stuff that is already in place, there is other stuff
that we are already moving towards. A lot of
it has been done on good will without it being
a legal requirement, but the ordinance ups the
game.”
As part of the public consultation process,
drop-in sessions and public meetings have
been organised. The public meeting at Harford
community centre was poorly attended, leaving ENRD staff to question the ability of the
department to enforce legislation in the draft
ordinance. Another public meeting was held
on Tuesday in Half Tree Hollow Community
Centre and there was a slight improvement in
attendance.
The public consultation closes on Friday 9
October and there “have been indications that
stakeholders will be bringing comments in,”
Isabel said.
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NOTICE BOARD
ADVANCE NOTICE OF CHANGES TO ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION COMPLIANCE
All electrical Installations must be designed and installed in accordance with BS 7671:2008
IET Wiring Regulations. Connect Saint Helena Ltd are responsible for inspecting and testing
all new installations to ensure that the requirements of the Regulations have been met.
We assess electrical installations to the latest IET Regulation standard, so if the Regulations
change, our testing regime will also change. Any installation that does not pass the test and
meet the latest Regulations cannot be connected to the electricity network.
There were changes that came into effect on 1 July 2015 (BS 7671:2008 Amendment 3) and
Connect worked closely with ESH and the Lifelong Learning Service to provide training for
electricians and wiremen to ensure their work align with the new standards. Only Wiremen
and Electricians who passed the training are eligible for a Saint Helena Wireman’s Licence. A
full list of licenced Wiremen is available on our website www.connect.co.sh or from our office
at Seales Corner.
Further changes to the IET Regulations will come into effect on 1 January 2016
and if you are planning, installing or purchasing electrical equipment, you
will need to be aware of how these changes affect you.
THE CHANGES ARE IN
3 CATEGORIES:
1. CONSUMER UNITS
Within new domestic (Household, garages, outbuildings) premises, consumer units must:
x Have their enclosure manufactured from non-combustible material; or
x Be enclosed in a cabinet or enclosure constructed of non-combustible material and
complying with Regulation 132.12. (Accessibility of electrical equipment – see below);
and
x All openings into the enclosure or cabinets for cables, conduits, trunking or ducting
must be sealed.
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NOTICE BOARD
x
These parts of the regulations are to reduce fire risk. Any fire resulting from poor,
damaged or dangerous connections need to be contained within the enclosure and not
spread to the rest of the building.
2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY IN BUILDINGS
x
x
These parts of the regulations are to ensure that everyone can gain access to the building
and use its facilities.
Within new domestic (Household, garages, outbuildings) premises
Switches and socket outlets shall be installed at heights so that everyone, including those
with limited reach, can easily use them. To satisfy this requirement all switches, socketsoutlets and controls in new domestic buildings, must be installed at a height of 450mm to
1200mm from the finished floor level.
x Consumer units in new domestic buildings should be
located so that the switches are between 1350mm and
1450mm from the finished floor level. At this height, the
consumer unit is out of reach of young children yet
accessible to other people when standing or sitting.
3. LABELLING
To ensure general safety, the external earth and the individual consumer unit’s switches in
new domestic installations must be clearly and appropriately labelled.
If you need further advice, please contact the Electricity Distribution Manager, Colin Anthony on
telephone number, 22255 or email colin.anthony@connect.co.sh.
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NOTICE BOARD
Baptist Church
th
170
Anniversary
Celebration (1845 -2015)
Come join us for a week of
celebration:
1st to 7th November 2015
x
Celebration Service
x
Seminar "Fighting For the Family" by Joe Bell
x
Music & Gospel
x
Coffee Morning, Jamestown Baptist Schoolroom
Jamestown Baptist Chapel, Sunday 1st November, starting 11am
Jamestown Baptist Schoolroom, evenings 7pm Mon - Fri (2nd - 6th)
Live music, and singing. With an address by Rev. Errol Wesson
Half Tree Hollow Community Center
Every Evening Monday to Saturday 7pm (2nd - 7th November)
Saturday 7th Nov. 10am
x
Children's "Treasure Hunt" by Morag McLean
x
Family Picnic (music & activities)
Jamestown Baptist Schoolroom, Mon - Fri 3pm (2nd - 6th)
(transport will be provided to take children home afterwards)
Rosemary Plain on Saturday 7th November from 2h30 pm
(bus will be provided from and back to Pillings School)
For further details please contact Pastor Graeme Beckett (tel 22388)
(Times & venues subject to change - any changes will be announced on radio/press)
Note: We are committed to share only the historic Christian message and will not
attempt to lure members of other churches to the Baptist Church . Let's celebrate!
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ST HELENA SNIPPETS
Cancer Awareness Month 2015
Liam Yon, SAMS
D
uring the month of October there are
many events and activities planned, all to
‘Pull Together’
O
n Friday, 9 October, teams of eight will
display their strength as they attempt to
pull a large fire truck over a short distance.
This is a physically demanding challenge,
but will also be entertaining for spectators.
There is no need to put forward a team in
advance, as you can just show up on the day
to take part. This will be followed by an ex-
Regency Ball
A special event is scheduled for Satur-
day 10 October. The Consulate Hotel will
take a trip back in time to the early 19th
century (1811-1820) for the Cancer Sup-
Do you happen to have
any crockery that you are
willing to part with from
‘J&G Meakin Studio
English Ironstone ~
Poppy design’’?
If so could you please call
Antonella on 24254
help raise awareness of cancer and to fundraise for the St Helena Cancer Support and
Awareness Group. It is no secret that cancer
has affected many people on island; whether
someone has been diagnosed or is a family
member or friend of someone who has fell
victim to the serious illness. This year support for the charity has been excellent, with
some volunteers even willing to withstand
being publicly waxed to help raise funds.
Below is a look at all of the events coming
up in the next seven days.
citing evening of fun in the Mule Yard. The
bar will be open and there will be a majority of
stalls set up. Also on the night, Nigel McMichael will be getting his head shaved and chest
waxed in front of all in attendance. Joining in
with the fundraising, Colin Owen’s chest is
also going to be waxed, with John Canes opting to shave off his beloved beard. The event
promises to be a good night out for the whole
family. There will be an admission fee, which
will all go to the Cancer Support and Awareness Group.
port and Awareness Group’s Regency Ball.
Tickets for the event must be booked in advance and costs £12. The event is themed,
which means attendees will need to dress in
regency-styled clothing which should make
for a fun night. Included in the price will
be a finger buffet to make sure none of the
guests go hungry.
Look Out, Pink
Panthers About!
T
hat infamous pink cat will be out and
about on Monday 12 October prowling
around town. Joined by friends, Pink
Panther will be hoping to raise as much
money as possible from anyone they see.
Make sure you have some loose change
in your pockets to put towards a worthy
cause.
Information Stall
The last of the events for the coming seven
days will be the informational stall at the
Canister in Jamestown. This will be your
one stop shop for information, ribbons and
even some delicious themed cupcakes. If
you’re in the area do show your support
and stop by at the Canister on Wednesday
14 October.
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NOTICE BOARD
Bank of St Helena Ltd
Extracts from the Directors’ Report 2014/15
The Bank is a Limited Company and the St Helena Government (SHG) owns the Bank, as Majority Shareholder. At the time of reporting
the Bank’s Capital Base comprises of Share Capital (SHG) £3.2 Million and General Reserves of £2 million.
Independent and objective assurance on the Bank’s financial statements is provided by an external audit service.
The external audit assurance for the Accounts to 31 March 2015, has been contracted to a UK based firm of accountants, Moore Stephens.
During the year, the Bank has continued to make progress towards the achievement of its critical success factors: secure, safe and userfriendly systems and processes; right complement of numbers and skills within the staffing team; robust risk management to safeguard the
assets of the Bank and its customers; enhancement of shareholder and stakeholder value.
This year, the Bank continued to maintain a healthy level of profit of £266,308 after tax, resulting in an increase of 5% in Capital and Reserves (Total Shareholders’ Funds). Profit ensures the stability of the Bank’s Assets and Liabilities and that retained earnings are conducive
with the growth in the Bank’s Risk Weighted Assets.
The increase in economic activity due to the works associated with Air Access appears to have levelled off. The growth in the value of the
Bank’s Customers Deposits was 11% (£7,517,203), a lower rate of growth than the previous year’s 16% (£9,073,082) growth.
The demand for Commercial Lending continues to be low, with a 0.8% (£20,745) decrease in this portfolio overall, which includes
overdraft facilities. However this year’s performance is an improvement on the previous year’s decrease of 8% (£205,066). The Bank’s
Personal and Housing Loan Portfolios reflect growth of 37% (£277,923) and 4% (£319,973) respectively.
It has been estimated in the Bank’s Strategic Plan for 2014-2017, taking into account the potential growth in capital, that the Bank could
support an additional £15 million of lending and remain within the capital constraints of its Risk Assets Ratio.
Therefore whilst lending activities have not reached the levels expected; the Bank remains in a strong position to facilitate such growth in
the next 3 years.
At 31 March 2015, Bank of St Helena had £61.3 Million of its £75M Depositors portfolio invested in Cash Deposits with major UK
Banks; currently receiving minimal interest. This has a direct impact on the interest rates payable on the Bank’s Customer Deposits which
translated this year to a reduction in interest rates payable on Customer Deposits by 0.5%. The Directors appreciate that this may not have
been well received by its customers but such was an unavoidable decision to ensure that the Bank is able to remain profitable in the face of
reduced income from one of its main sources of return.
The key highlights of the Bank for 2014/15 were:
11% growth in its investment portfolio
11% growth in value of Depositors Accounts
11% growth in total income
In 2015/16 the Directors will evaluate new and upgraded systems that will improve the ease with which customers can transact business
with the Bank. A range of options - Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), introduction of Debit/Credit Card payment methods and Electronic Funds Transfer at Point of Sale - have been proposed and all will be considered within the parameters of affordability, appropriateness and added value.
A summary of the Financial Statements is reproduced below. The Full Directors’ Report and Audited Financial Statements for the Finacial
Year 2014-15 can be downloaded from the Bank’s website and a printed copy is available for reading at each branch.
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NOTICE BOARD
Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc
has a vacancy for a
Buying Clerk
For further information,
including the Company’s
attractive benefits package,
please contact
Lucille Johnson
Procurement Manager
on telephone number: 22104
Within the Procurement Department
or via email address:
procurementmanager@solomons.co.sh
Job Outline
To ensure a reliable and efficient service is provided for the sourcing
and supply of overseas purchases
Application forms may be collected
from Solomons Reception Desk, in
the Main Office Building, Jamestown
or alternatively an electronic copy
can be requested via e-mail
address: hradmin@solomons.co.sh
and should be completed and
returned to Nicola Essex, Human
Resources Manager,
Solomons Office, Jamestown,
By 13
x
Interested Persons Should:
Possess GCSE grade C or above in English & Maths, and should ideally be competent in
general Microsoft programs i.e. Word, Excel and Email communication
x Have good Customer Service skills
Salary will start at £545.58 per month, (£6545.96 per annum),
depending on skills and experience.
October 2015
Courses for November...Are you interested?
Course Title
Date
Fire Safety
11 , 18 & 25
November 2015
Team Time Management
(Intermediate)
10 November
2015
**MS PowerPoint for
Beginners
16 & 17
November 2015
Business Writing
(Intermediate)
17 November
2015
Minute Taking & Report
Writing
(Intermediate)
24 November
2015
th
th
Time
Trainer
Venue
9am-12pm
Fire Personnel
LLS Large
Training Room,
ELC Hall, Ladder
Hill
9am-2pm
Angela
Benjamin
ELC Hall
9am-12:30pm
Mark Yon
LLS IT Suite
9am-2pm
Shelley Smith
ELC Hall
9am-2pm
Shelley Smith
ELC Hall
th
Closing
date
th
28 October
2015
Cost
£5.00 Per
Person
rd
th
th
th
th
th
03
November
2015
th
09
November
2015
th
10
November
2015
th
17
November
2015
Note: These are individual courses and Spaces are limited to 12 people. **Spaces are limited to
6 people
Spaces will only be confirmed upon receipt of registration forms by the closing date stated in the
table.
For further information and registration forms please contact reception at the ELC
On telephone 22607 or email: clerk@education.gov.sh
£2.50 Per
Person
N/A
£2.50 Per
Person
£2.50 Per
Person
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Join our team on SAMS Radio 1, Monday
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All the latest gossip and news from St
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SAINTS VS BRITISH NAVY
One of the possible line-ups for Wednesday
Mike-e Williams
Rico Benjamin
Ronan Legg
Mark Williams
Chris Owen
Clayton Benjamin
Carlyn Yon
Dion Caesar
Michael Bedwell
Brian Sim
Liam Yon, SHFA
T
he HMS Lancaster, one of the Royal Navy’s Type 23 Frigates, is expected to visit St
Helena from Tuesday 13 to Friday 16 October.
As has happened previously, a football match
has been scheduled for Wednesday 14 October at 1.30pm. Below is a list of players that
have been selected as a possible Saint team to
go head to head with the British Navy eleven.
As the game will be played during normal
working hours, it is important for all players,
whether they can make it or not, to contact
Nicky at New Horizons on 22034 to inform
him of their availability.
Goalkeepers: Andrew Yon, Rick Thomas
Defenders: Mark Williams (Harts), Brian Sim,
Michael Bedwell, Dion Caesar, Gary Benjamin, Tyrel Ellick
Midfielders: Clayton Benjamin, Andrew Yon
(Rovers), Ryan George, Rick Joshua, Alonzo
Henry, Carlyn Yon, Chris Owen, Ronan Legg
Attackers: Rico Benjamin, Mike-e Williams,
Kevin Hudson, Shane Stroud, Jason George
Stand-bys: Liam Yon, Jordan Yon, Cody
Thomas, Scott Henry
The tanker RFA Gold Rover will also be visiting the island and there could possibly be a
second game played on the day. This game
will be a less physical match-up and a more
veteran line-up of Saints may be asked to play.
Andrew Yon
MENTAL HEALTH ORDINANCE PUBLIC CONSULTATION
REMINDER
The public is reminded that St Helena’s Mental Health Ordinance is
currently out for public consultation.
The primary aim of the Ordinance is to protect individuals with
mental health vulnerabilities. The current Ordinance will be slightly
amended to incorporate Human Rights Obligations - an example will
be to make provisions for patients who may need to have a Guardian
appointed on their behalf.
The proposed changes to the Ordinance will be a positive development for the care and treatment of some of the most vulnerable members of the community and will bring St Helena into line with other
mental health services internationally.
A BIG thank you to everyone who supported SHAPE
at our 80’s & 90’s dance on Friday.
A special mention to the DJ Wayne Crowie and his assistant
Julian Fowler, Mr Melvin Benjamin for the venue and Mrs Olive
Bagley for the catering.
Saint FM & SAMS for your extensive advertising on air.
We cannot thank your team’s enough.
Just as important, the public for making our dance a success you all looked “raddest” in your outfits.
From the Manager, Staff & Trainees, we thank you all for your
continued support and look forward to seeing you all at our next
fundraising event.
The Ordinance is available for viewing on the SHG website at http://
www.sainthelena.gov.sh/publications/ and hard copies are also available in the Public Library, Jamestown.
Members of the public wishing to comment on the proposed
changes to the Mental Health Ordinance should submit their
comments in writing to the Secretary to Elected Members, Anita
Legg, at the Castle or via email sec.em@helanta.co.sh by no later
than 4pm on Friday 9 October 2015.
SHG
6 October 2015
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SENTINEL SPORT
SKITTLES NEWS
Jamestown
Jamestow
wn Community
C mmunity Centre
Co
Terrence Lawrence
GOLF
NEWS
St Helena Golf Club Report
Week ending 4 Oct
October 2015
Contributed by Rodney Buckley
18 Hole Stroke Play – M
Monthly Medal
Sponsored by Basil Read
Winner – on Count-back – Larry Tho
Thomas – par 68
Runner-up – Lawson Henry – par 68
Also on par – Tony Green
Two ball winners:Larry Thomas – 1st Green – par 3
Brian Joshua – 5th Green – par 3
Tony Green – 7th Green – par 3
Larry Legg – 16th Green – par 3
29 players took part on a pleasant aft
afternoon.
Competitions this weekend:Saturday 10th – 18 Hole Stroke play – playing within the
furrows & Sunday 11th 18 Hole Stableford.
Stab
Thought for the we
week “True happiness
arises in the firs
rst place from enjoyment of onesel
oneself” Happy swinging!
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SENTINEL SPORT
Rick Joshua came closest
for Wirebirds on Sunday
Raiders 0 - 0 Wirebirds
Sat 21 May 2014 - Match Report
Liam Yon, SAMS
continued from back page
into promising attacking positions, but
go
good
defending ensured that the scoreline remained level. For Be
Bellboys, Ryan and Shane Benjamin combined to great effect w
with
R Benjamin enjoying some early success on the right wing. IIn a
similar vein Kanyile and Ace combined for Wirebirds.
The first clear-cut chance of the match fell to Ace but his eff
effort
was smothered by Bellboys’ keeper Deon Yon, who was cal
called
into action again just moments later to collect a cross that hhad
been floated into box after his save.
The game was brought to a halt before the 20 min
minute
mark when Wirebirds’ keeper Lee-Marc Augus
Augustus
had to leave the field
field for medical assistance after gashing his chin in a collision. Thap
Thapelo
Pooe was set to miss the game throu
through
injury but made the decision to
hobble
onto the pitch and take the
gloves from
Augustus.
ed and cont
The match restartcontinmade anoth
ued at a high tempo. Yon
another
once again aand
save, diving to his left to deny Ace
the crossbar. A
Rick Joshua saw a shot rebound of
Alof possession they fai
though Bellboys enjoyied the majority
failed
to carve out any scoring opportunities.
The second 45 got underway with Bellboys attacking the Red H
Hill
end. They looked a much better team with the wind at their bac
backs
and were soon utilising the searing pace of Damien Stevens w
who
latched on to and crossed countless over-the-top passes.
R
Benjamin seemed to be playing in free roll and brought an eleem
m en
ent
of composure to Bellboys’ attacking play. He’s not shy of
ement
pputpu
u ttting in a tackle either and his defensive performance w
was
“R Joshua’s strike from thirty yards forced Yon into
another save but that was the closest Wirebirds came
to scoring a second half goal. Yons saved seemed to
boost Bellboys and the boys in black and yellow continued their search for a winner.”
Doping;
Banned
substances
were
found in more than
3,000 samples out of
283,304 tests carried
out worldwide last
year, World AntiDoping Agency figures reveal. However,
that represented a fall,
across all sports, of more than 10%, despite an
increase in the number of tests carried out. Athletics has been the subject of allegations of widespread doping. And Wada has told the BBC more
than 10% of elite athletes could be using performance-enhancing drugs. August’s athletics World
Championships in Beijing included 66 competitors who had previously been subject to doping
sanctions. Athletics’ governing body, the Interna-
tional Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF),
carried out more than 1,400 tests on an estimated
600-700 athletes - only a third of the total number
of competitors - in China. Just two - Kenyan runners
Joyce Zakary and Koki Manunga - failed them, although the IAAF said samples would be frozen and
stored for future reanalysis as science and technology progressed.
Football; Liverpool are close to appointing former
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp as their new
manager on a three-year contract. The Reds hope
to complete negotiations by Thursday and name
the 48-year-old German as Brendan Rodgers’ successor by the end of the week. Rodgers was sacked
on Sunday following the 1-1 Premier League draw
at Everton. Klopp has asked to bring former assistants Zeljko Buvac and Peter Krawietz as part of
his coaching staff. Bosnian Buvac, 54, and German
Krawietz, 43, were key members of Klopp’s back-
room team during his time at Dortmund.
Football; Fifa president Sepp Blatter has reportedly said it is “outrageous” he is being “condemned without there being any evidence for
wrongdoing”.
It comes on the day that he was called “a hypocrite and a liar” by Chung Mong-joon, who plans
to sue the Swiss for embezzlement and wants to
succeed him at world football’s governing body.
Blatter is facing an investigation on suspicion
of criminal mismanagement. “It’s not an indictment,” The 79-year-old Swiss told German magazine Bunte. Blatter, who will step down on 26
February, added: “This is just an investigation.
I will fight until February - for myself, for Fifa.
I am convinced that evil will come to light and
good will prevail.”
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SENTINEL SPORT
just as good. His midfield
ba
battle with R Joshua was
iintense
in
ntteeens
nse aan
ns
nd en
and
entertaining and played in
g o o d
sp
spirit.
Tyl
Tyler Brady, who had been
working tirelessly, was now
enjoying more success on the left wing. He
went by full back Mario Green on a few
occasions and delivered unnerving crosses
y could not finish.
into the box,, but Bellboys
Wirebirds star winger Kanyile swapped his
attacking role to play as centre half for the
last half hour of the match
with
Captain Martin Kunya
Buckley being deployed
as a centre forward.
Despite this change in
tactics his efforts were
thwarted by Martin
Henry and Phillip
Francis playing
in the heart of
Bellboys de-
fence.
R Joshua’s strike from thirty yards forced
Yon into another save but that was the closest Wirebirds came to scoring a second half
goal. Yons save seemed to boost Bellboys
and the boys in black and yellow continued
their search for a winner.
Brady came close when his looping header
rebounded of the right upright, and Scott
Crowie had a few shots from distance that
flew narrowly wide, but still, Bellboys could
not score that elusive goal.
However with 15 minutes left to play, Brady
ghosted in from the left wing and dispatched
a curling shot into the far bottom corner. The
goal gave Bellboys a well deserved win and
ended Wirebirds title hopes. Having dropped
five points in their last two matches Wirebirds are now
equal on points
with Chop
Shop Boys who
have played
a game more.
FOOTBALL RESULTS
Saturday 3 October 2015
Wolves 0
Harts 19
J George (7) R Williams (3)
S Stroud (3) C Owen (3) C
Yon (2) M Williams
MoM: Jason George
Rovers 12
Raiders 1
R Benjamin (4) R Legg (4) D Leo
R O’Dean (3) W Crowie
Sunday 4 October 2015
Crystal Rangers 6
Fugees 1
Somad (3) J Johnson,
Pilat, C Thomas
MoM: Somad
M Williams
Bellboys 1
Wirebirds 0
T Brady
MoM: Tyler Brady
Chop Shop Boys 4
Axis 0
K Hudson (2)
R Backhouse, P Isaac
FOOTBALL FIXTURES
Saturday 10 October 2015
Bellboys Fugees
C Rangers Wolves
1.30pm
3.30pm
Org: Rovers
Org: Raiders
Sunday 11 October 2015
11.45am
1.30pm
3.30pm
Rovers
CSB
Harts
Axis
Wirebirds
Raiders
Org: C Rangers
Org: Fugees
Org: Fugees
FOOTBALL LEAGUE TABLE
Rovers
Harts
Wirebirds
CSB
Bellboys
Axis
Fugees
C Rangers
Raiders*
Wolves
P W L
15 13 1
14 12 0
14 9 3
15 9 4
14 6 7
15 5 8
15 4 9
14 4 9
14 3 10
14 0 14
D GF GA GD Pts
1 115 12 103 40
2 88 11 77 38
2 68 18 50 29
2 52 24 28 29
1 22 39 Ͳ17 19
2 28 46 Ͳ18 17
2 43 46 Ͳ3 14
1 30 95 Ͳ65 13
1 29 53 Ͳ24 1
0 29 124 Ͳ95 0
*Pointsdeductedforfailingtoprovidelinesmen
FOOTBALL HOT SHOTS
“R Benjamin seemed to be playing in free roll
and brought an element of composure to Bellboys
attacking play. He’s not shy of putting in a tackle
either and his defensive performance was just as
good. His midfield battle with R Joshua was intense and entertaining and played in good spirit.”
Player
RicoBenjamin
KevinHudson
RossO'Dean
JasonGeorge
RonanLegg
ChrisOwen
Joseph'Ace'Hlongwane
ShaneStroud
ThulaniKhanyile
ClaytonBenjamin
ScottCrowie
KyleShoesmith
ChristianPhillips
CodyThomas
DaneWade
JordanYon
MikeͲeWilliams
SanjayClingham
SimonScipio
AndrewYon
CarlynYon
RicoWilliams
ScottHenry
Bank
DennyLeo
Owngoals
Team
Rovers
CSB
Rovers
Harts
Rovers
Harts
Wirebirds
Harts
Wirebirds
Rovers
Bellboys
Fugees
Raiders
CRangers
Axis
Fugees
Harts
Wirebirds
Wirebirds
Rovers
Harts
Harts
Axis
CRangers
Rovers
League & hotshots table produced by The Sentinel.
Results & fixtures provided by SHFA
Total
35
30
26
24
22
18
15
14
13
11
11
10
9
8
8
8
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
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BRADY’S
BELLBOYS
BELLBOYS
SD
DUMP
UMP
WIREBIRDS
SO
OUT
UT
OF TITLE R
RACE
ACE
Bellboys 1 - 0 Wirebirds
Sun 4 October 2015 - Match Report
ort
or
ort
A
sublime strike from man of the match Tyler Brady was the deciding factor
in Bellboys 1-0 victory over third-placed Wirebirds on Sunday afternoon at Francis
Plain.
The season has moved on to the home straight with most teams having just four games
left to play. 2013 champions Wirebirds were held to a 1-1 draw in their last match and
were looking to get back to winning ways. However, they could only field ten players for
this weeks match.
Bellboys have been in good form and were confident after a 2-0 win over Axis in their last
match. Throughout the season they have tinkered with the starting line-up and have arrived at
a winning one. Their experienced backline is solid, and the return of midfield maestro Ryan
Benjamin has given them some grunt and creativity in the centre.
continued inside
Both teams started brightly stringing together passes to get themselves

The Sentinel 8 October 2015 - South Atlantic Media Services

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