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Emma Weaver, SAMS

“We seriously need to address our Constitution, and develop a council that have more control over our government.”

“I am not convinced that St Helena is a democracy. Council seems more like window dressing to make it look good.”

The current issues people are raising with St Helena’s democracy are not new. The quotes above were from interviews for a 2016 Durham University research paper by Kirsty Joshua.

But lately, it seems the discontent with St Helena’s governance is increasing. Often this has meant our councillors coming under fire.

Councillors put themselves forward for election because they believe, and promise, that they are the best people to lead St Helena. And it is right that the public holds them accountable to those promises, and looks to them as leaders.

But at the same time, our governmental system is not kind to councillors – as seen above, many Saints feel they are a “window dressing” and have little control within government.

If this is true, perhaps we criticise councillors too heavily. Perhaps they are set up, within this governance system, to come under fire for others’ decisions.

It honestly must be significantly challenging to be a councillor.

Similarly to journalism – councillors cannot just wear one hat. They must at all times be able to be an expert in everything; to listen to all the opinions, but to then remove those opinions and think objectively about what’s actually happening; to fact-check everything and investigate processes; to figure out how each word they say or decision they make affects the island.

In most places in the world, elected officials have advisors who help them deal with this enormous task. Our councillors don’t.

Instead, often the only advice they get is from the SHG officials – and it’s easy to question why any official who wanted their project approved or their salary stable,

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Dear Editor,

Re “Zulu Chiefs’ Monument”To be placed on the spot dedicated

since 2009, at the top of the LadderI was delighted to read in the

Sentinel that Tourism has taken on the responsibility for a memorial to the Zulu Chiefs who died around 110 years ago at Ladder Hill Barracks between 1907-10. It has always been a puzzle to me as to why there is no record of where these elderly Chiefs were buried, and I am so glad that at last the island is planning to erect a memorial.

Dinizulu and his entourage had

been treated well during their exile 1890-97

These elderly Chiefs were sentenced to hard labour and they slept on the floor of the storerooms at Ladder Hill Barracks. 7 of them died here.

I have mentioned before but do so again, that the visit 11 years ago in 2009 of a delegation of Zulus, at least one of which was a descendant of one of those who died, was very special and, before departing the island on the ship, they held a moving and solemn ceremony at the site, after which they all silently descended the Ladder, not

Dear Editor,

I’d like to explain why I said at the public meeting [Monday] night that the “Public Access to SHG Information” bill is nothing to do with Freedom of Information.

Freedom of Information is, fundamentally, about two things. Everybody knows that it is about people being able to ask for information from Government and receiving it. But it is also about Government openly and transparently publishing information about its workings, whether asked to or not. Let’s look at this last one first.

Under Freedom of Information everything should be published, automatically, with very few exceptions:

1. personal information relating to an individual (which is also usually taken to include a legal-individual such as a Limited Company); and

2. anything to do with national defence – a category that does not apply to St Helena.

And this is not just a few carefully sanitised headlines, like we get now, but ALL the information that was considered when the decision was taken and the arguments advanced for and against all of the options.

This ensures that Government operates in an open and transparent way at all times, whether anybody is asking or not. It makes it impossible for Government to engage in bad practices such as favouritism, nepotism and back-room deals,

Dear Editor,

50% WATER LOSS IN CONNECT’S TREATED SUPPLY

The article published in the Sentinel of the 23 July 2020 under the heading of “50% Water Loss in Connect’s Treated Supply” is a matter of concern to all residents who pays a utility bill. I am aware that all water companies have an acceptable level of system losses, but I am convinced that 50% is not an acceptable level.* It would be interesting to know; when the 50% losses were identified? What losses have been rectified? What

speaking until they boarded the ship, symbolising carrying the spirits of their ancestors back to their homeland.

Now at long last, 11 years after this visit, this site will have a memorial to remember the 7 Chiefs who died far away from their home and families, with no record of where they were buried on the island.

Congratulations to the Tourism department for taking the initiative and ensuring these people will be remembered.

Barbara B. George

because whether or not anybody is currently watching, sooner or later the truth will come out. Nobody will dare to behave dishonestly when they know everything will be put into the public domain.

The “Public Access to SHG Information” bill does not address this at all.

Turning back to the first part – responding to requests for information - the “Public Access to SHG Information” bill does not even address this correctly. It has so many exemptions and exclusions it offers little more than a promise to “release to you anything we don’t mind you knowing”.

This is not Freedom of Information.Cllr. Leo described it as a “first

step”. Imagine I wanted to walk from my home in Napoleon Street to the Community Centre in Blue Hill. I open my door, step out and (minding the lorries parading down the road carrying goods from Ruperts to the shops) place two feet on the pavement. I can then congratulate myself on having taken the first step.

Freedom of Information was first raised here in 2000 when the then Attorney General dis-applied the UK Freedom of Information Act from St Helena. Twenty years later we have taken the first step. Congratulations! At this rate we may get to actual Freedom of Information sometime around the year 2300.

John TurnerTurner Family, Frith’s Cottage

is the current level of losses? What is the target date for the losses’ to be reduced to an acceptable level?

It is normal for production costs to be calculated based on resources/materials used and to expect the consumers to pay these costs. In essence, we are using more water treatment additives, more electricity, more time and water than is necessary to maintain the system and therefore we the consumers are paying more for our water than is necessary, an unsatisfactory state of affairs.

Through the medium of your paper may I appeal to all elected members to task the company to improve its performance as a matter of urgency; bearing in mind it is Legislative Council who approves grant funding for Connect St Helena. It is in every resident’s interest to assist in the process of reducing losses by reporting any visible leaks promptly, with the understanding that it is the CONSUMER who is paying for the losses.

YoursCyril R GeorgeSapper Way

*Editor’s Note: For further context, the average water loss in the entirety of the UK’s water supply is 17.8%.

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would ever be motivated to give objective facts.

Even when councillors don’t have the evidence behind what SHG officials are advising them, it’s still the most ‘official’ advice they receive.

Often this results in councillors coming under fire from the public, for ‘siding with SHG more than constituents.’

But then, when councillors speak up or ask questions of SHG? Well, we’ve seen them coming under fire from that direction too, recently.

Councillors must sign their names to everything they say and do – this is nerve-wracking in general, but especially in St Helena. People generally do not want to speak out, or stick their heads above the crowd

– they fear repercussions. Word-on-the-street and ‘anonymous’ letters have been the main forms of discussion.

Still, I think we’ve seen councillors beginning to speak up more lately... And members of the public, too – evidenced by Denny Leo’s Dear Editor letter last week.

Without both councillors and the public speaking up more, and better supporting and debating each other, there’s little chance anything will change – so here’s a positive little note, to everyone in St Helena who’s speaking up or fighting their corner... It might be tough, and none of us will ever do everything right 100% of the time – but without you, things will never get better.

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Any decision about the Rupert’s Development Plan has been deferred two weeks.

The gallery was filled with interested parties for ExCo’s Tuesday, Aug. 11 meeting – the crowd was eagerly awaiting ExCo’s debate and decision about whether to grant full development permission to the Rupert’s Development Plan, as SHG was requesting.

The current plan is a significantly amended version of earlier drafts – the plan would see most of lower Rupert’s converted into a Container Handling Facility with offices, warehouses and “military” security fencing.

The plan went to ExCo within the same week as a warning about possible court action and a three-hour public meeting: Aspects of the plan are opposed by planning/heritage groups and many members of the public.

No substantive decision was taken – instead, decision has been deferred two weeks.

Why was decision deferred?Instead of putting approval of the

plan to a vote, Governor Dr Philip Rushbrook (the Chairperson of ExCo) on Tuesday directed the Chief Planning Officer (CPO) to supply ‘additional information’ before the application goes back to ExCo in two weeks’ time.

Three of the five elected members – Cllrs Buckley, Green and Beard – voted against rushing through the plans on the day, instead asking for the two-week deferment.

At this point, the Governor requested three pieces of information from the CPO:

• Provide a statement from SHG on how the recent Rupert’s fuel leak was remediated;

• “Restate clearly” how access to the beach and other “social arrangements” will work;

• Provide reassurance on the status of the three heritage sites in the development area.

Attendees felt these pieces of information would do little to cover public, LDCA and councillor concerns.

The CPO however said it would be “a lot of work,” and that the plan should have been approved with these pieces of information simply being attached as “planning conditions.”

The three information requests come less than a week after the Land Development Control Authority (LDCA) threatened court action if its recommendations were ignored; and less than 12 hours after Rupert’s residents, councillors, SHG officials and other members of the public convened in Rupert’s and spent nearly three hours debating the plans.

The start of the debateThe ExCo meeting began with

a presentation from SHG’s Chief Planning Officer (CPO).

The presentation outlined the proposal including the “military” fence lines, layout and possible structures for the proposed development.

The presentation also outlined three pages of representations received from members of the public for areas they considered needed to be reviewed or changed.

Debate then began about the plan.

Is an EIA needed?One of the key debate points

was whether the plan needed an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

The law states: “An application for development

permission under section 18, in respect of development which may have significant effects on the environment, must be accompanied by a report (herein after referred to as an “EIA report”) assessing the environmental impacts of the proposed development.”

The CPO told ExCo that as a result of his “Screening Opinion” (an assessment done by the CPO to decide if an EIA is necessary), undertaken in consultation with SHG’s Chief Environment Officer, an EIA was not necessary because the impact was not significant.

The CPO however said the application is “not in conformity” with the Coastal Zone Planning Policy and that it was “significant in regards to access to the beach.”

The planning application says “the beach and wharf are important cultural recreational areas.”

Heritage impacts were also debated in regard to the need for an EIA (see article on next page).

The CPO said that although the LDCA had lodged representations and warned about court action if they were not addressed – one of the representations addressing the need for an EIA – the CPO had decided he had enough information to proceed without addressing the

The Rupert’s Development Plan – all the juicy ExCo details

Andrew Turner, SAMS

representations.Cllr Clint Beard said ExCo must

also look at the social impacts as well as the economic ones, and that public support for the project was vital.

“We need everybody on board to make any development a success,” he said.

What was the Screening Opinion based on?

It was revealed that the Screening Opinion had been based on two previous EIAs done in the Rupert’s area.

The first was a 2007 EIA that was done to assess the area for the Airport Project; and the second was a 2013 EIA done for the Rupert’s Jetty project.

Conditions that were included as part of planning permission for these projects – such as establishment of a “Liberated African Memorial” – have still not been completed.

Cllr Buckley said SHG needs to look at how often EIAs and their conditions are reviewed, as “we are changing context now,” he said.

The Governor stepped in to state

that there was no need to question the relevance of the EIAs and outstanding planning conditions from seven and 13 years ago.

“But you have two EIAs” he said.Cllr Tony Green said that he

couldn’t see, under the law, that it would be in the CPO’s discretion to say an EIA was not needed.

“For me [the law] does not give that kind of discretion,” he said.

The Governor shut down the councillors’ statements.

“If the CPO has followed due process you should not be criticising that,” he said.

Was the Screening Opinion shared with the public?

Under questions from Cllr Lawson Henry, the CPO revealed that his Screening Opinion had not been shared with the LDCA.

The CPO did say it had been made accessible to the public – however, members of the public in the Rupert’s constituency meeting said they had requested the Screening Opinion, but it was not available to them.

Cllr Derek Thomas said it was “strange this wasn’t shared with

the LDCA and the public,” and that “documents must be shared.”

Fuel leakExCo members were keen to find

out how the recent fuel leak in Rupert’s had affected the area, and what had been done to make it safe.

EDIP Chartered Engineer Richard Wotton gave a presentation explaining the works that were done to make Rupert’s safe after the leak, and assured members that “there is no risk whatsoever to the general public or this development.”

Why is the project being rushed through?

Cllr Beard asked why the project was being rushed through.

Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey said that the project was part of the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), and therefore SHG had “committed to spend the money in a certain timeframe.”

The Governor then advised councillors to “press ahead as swiftly as you possibly can.”

The Chief Secretary then said it is “vitally important we do not stall or halt this piece of work.”

Is heritage being respected?“SHG does not seem to care about

the island’s built heritage,” Land Development Control Authority (LDCA) member Karl Thrower said last week.

And this Tuesday, the LDCA members who attended the ExCo meeting about the Rupert’s Development Plan, witnessed SHG officials again dismissing the heritage concerns raised by the LDCA and the public.

Constituents, heritage groups and the LDCA are concerned about the impact the Rupert’s Development Plan will have on the “significant heritage features” and heritage value of the area.

Official documentation – including the Rupert’s planning application and the Crallan Report – confirm the value and status of heritage sites affected by the development plan.

ExCo members on Tuesday

seemed to be asking questions that recognised the value and status of the sites.

However SHG’s Chief Planning Officer (CPO) and the Governor on Tuesday both made statements that seemed to go against the documentation and dismiss the councillors’ questions.

The debates focused on the Rupert’s Lines (the Rupert’s wall) and the African heritage sites.

Rupert’s wall – a monument?The Rupert’s Development Plan

application states:“Advice has included the

requirement[...] to ensure that the setting of existing listed buildings and heritage assets is either unaffected, or preferably improved.”

The St Helena Heritage Society had pointed out that Rupert’s Lines (Rupert’s wall) is officially listed as

a monument in the Crallan Report – a document which the CPO in a previous LDCA meeting referred to as “the Bible.”

The CPO said at Tuesday’s ExCo meeting that he disagreed with the assessment that the Rupert’s Lines is a monument.

African HeritageCllr Buckley said the Rupert’s

development was significant because of the area’s unique and significant links to African heritage.

The Governor replied that the development “was not impacting on African Heritage.”

The planning application says:“Rupert’s valley is steeped in

history, exhibited by the few surviving structures which are listed and need to be conserved.

“Within the site there are significant heritage features: the site is the location of the liberated

Andrew Turner & Emma Weaver, SAMS

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Titan Airways will undertake four more charter flights between the UK and St Helena over the next five months.

The next flight is expected the week beginning Sept. 14, with further flights expected for the

weeks beginning Oct. 26, Nov. 30 and Jan. 11.

Flights will likely follow a similar pattern to the last charter flight – departing from the UK, stopping overnight at Ascension Island before flying to St Helena, and

Four more Titan flights in next five months

Andrew Turner, SAMS

Five days left to register for September flightthen back to Ascension for another overnight stop before returning to London Stansted airport. The route will be dependent upon the number of passengers travelling to or from Ascension.

Passengers looking to book passage on the Sept. 14 flight are being asked to register with the Tourist Office by 9am Tuesday, Aug. 18.

The passenger capacity of each flight will be “dependent on passenger demand and the chosen aircraft type.”

The number of arrivals to St Helena will remain limited to the capacity of Bradley’s Camp “as long as the mandatory 14-day quarantine arrangements continue.”

The Governor will be granted new powers to monitor internet activity, phone records and even to take control of the island’s telecommunications network under SHG’s proposed draft Policy for Communication, Networks and Services.

The policy, which will be used to draft new laws, is aimed at regulating how communications companies (e.g. SURE) operate in St Helena; the policy is being put in place in preparation for the 2021 landing of the Google Equiano fibre-optic cable.

The policy also grants extensive powers to the Governor, to intercept people’s private communications under Section 3.3.11 “Interception and Surveillance.”

“The Governor acting in his or her discretion may require a licensee to retain electronic communications data [under a “retention notice”],” the policy says.

The policy states that it is up to the Governor to decide if/when any

listed “public interest ground” is met – if the Governor decides any ground is met, a retention notice can be executed.

The policy does not seem to entail definitions for any of the grounds – for example, The Sentinel enquired about how “prevention of disorder” was defined.

“There is no definition of ‘Prevention of disorder’ in the Policy,” SHG’s Chief Economist said.

The policy allows the Governor to retain data under any of the following grounds:

• The interests of national security• Prevention or detection of crime• Prevention of disorder• National security in relation to

economic well-being• Public safety• Public health• Collection or administration of

taxes and other money payable to the Government

• Preventing or reducing deaths or injuries as a result of a public

emergency• Any other matter specified for

the purposes set by the Governor in Council [ExCo, chaired by the Governor] by regulations

According to Chief Economist Nicole Shamier, these provisions had “come over from the Falkland’s policy.” She said SHG will “have a look into” giving more detail on the circumstances in which the Governor can use the powers.

“I think over there it was probably understood a little bit better than it is here,” she said. “I think for us we need to understand what it means in St Helena terms.”

Consultation on the policy ends Sept. 7, at which point the policy should be redrafted.

Comments can be submitted via email ([email protected]) or survey h t tps : / /www.surveymonkey .co.uk/r/Draft_Communication_Policy_Consultation.

Governor granted ‘interception and surveillance’ powers in draft networks policy

Andrew Turner, SAMS

The first of the current round of constituency meetings was held in Rupert’s Aug. 10 – the day before the Rupert’s Development Plan went to ExCo.

The main topic of discussion was the Rupert’s Development Plan.

The need for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), versus the SHG Chief Planning Officer (CPO)’s Screening Opinion, was a hot topic.

People questioned the Screening Opinion, and particularly the CPO’s assertion that Rupert’s wall (Rupert’s Lines) was not a monument – despite it being listed as one in the Crallan Report, 1974 (which the CPO in a previous LDCA meeting referred to as ‘the Bible’).

People questioned how the CPO’s opinion could be objective, as the Rupert’s project is an SHG project and he is an SHG employee.

“Where is the evidence that you need to make a decision that’s not based on opinion, but objective facts?” one member of the public asked.

“I don’t think we have sufficient evidence to make an informed decision,” Cllr Buckley said.

Councillors then asked all attendees if they wanted an EIA – every member of the public voted ‘yes.’

Consultation on the project was also criticised. Rupert’s residents said they had only been shown the plans on the day before the plans had gone to the LDCA.

The EDIP Chartered Engineer said the “planning process is clearly insufficient.”

People asked why the development plans were being pushed through so quickly, and were told by Cllr Beard that “there is a funding stream that

could be lost.”A member of the public said in

response that it was “sad” that UK funding “is killing due process.”

The economic benefits of the project were also called into question after Cllr Beard told the crowd that the main economic benefit would be that containers would no longer need to be barged around to Jamestown.

Container barging has been estimated to cost SHG more than £500k per year.

However, people pointed out that goods will still have to be brought from Rupert’s to town – still incurring some costs – and that goods will have to come through Napoleon Street, which is narrow and has many historic buildings.

Cllr Buckley said SHG was looking at plans for Napoleon Street that could include traffic lights and removal of parking spaces.

Merchants were unhappy with the situation.

“From a merchants point of view it’s a disaster,” Nick Thorpe said. “A port that can’t connect to the warehouses is not much use.”

Cllr Buckley added that another “major benefit” was that the plan “might” open up the Jamestown wharf for social development.

“Why change the wharf when it’s beautiful as it is,” a member of the public asked.

Andrew Turner, SAMS

Public questions Rupert’s Development Plan at Rupert’s constituency meeting

African camp, potentially one of the world’s first refugee camps, first occupied from around 1840, the only remaining building being Building Number 1 [circa 1860].

“Building No. 1 [is] a Grade III listed a single-storey building with significant heritage value. [It is] a stone late addition to the liberated slave camp (circa late C19th), survives alongside its walled garden. This is central to the site and although will not form part of the accommodation, the building

and its setting need to be respected.“The proposed sites covered the

original liberated African camp yet are of some distance away from the official burial sites and on ground that has been disturbed frequently in recent years, without disrupting additional burials or artefacts. There is, however, some scope that burials and other artefacts may be found onsite.”

The proposal asks the question “Would development affect the setting of a feature of heritage

importance?It answers its question:“The development will

undoubtedly affect the setting of several features, most notably Haytown House and Building No. 1 and the historical walls relating to these buildings.”

Potential impacts are listed, including “disturbance of the setting of a listed building and heritage feature” and “unforeseen circumstances, given the heritage of the site.”

“It’s sad that UK funding is killing due process”

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Three applications to purchase Government Landlord Houses are currently under consideration, Financial Secretary Dax Richards told the Public Accounts Committee Aug. 3.

This is after some members of the public had wondered whether sitting tenants (“a tenant already in occupation of premises”) could still apply to purchase Government Landlord Houses (GLH).

It was back in April 2014 that SHG introduced its current Sale of Government Housing Policy.

In the early years of the policy, the sale of GLH to sitting tenants was frequent.

Sales were relatively slow afterwards, and some members of the public had wondered if the policy was still in place.

Financial Secretary Dax Richards on Aug. 3 told the Public Accounts Committee that “the policy is still open,” and “there are three applications” under consideration.

The aim of the policy was to help increase the amount of affordable houses for purchase in St Helena.

“GLH sold at market value can be affordable compared with

other means of accessing home ownership, thereby opening up home ownership to more local people” the policy said.

SHG also felt that when properties needed extensive improvement work, it would be “sensible to sell those houses if the purchaser is intending and able to invest in such work.”

Funds from sales of GLH are placed in the Capital Receipts Fund (set up by legislation under the Special Funds Ordinance). This fund provides for additional GLH – something the policy said was needed.

“Demand for GLH is relatively high for a small population, while the number of vacancies occurring is low,” the policy said. Three new, steel-framed houses had been built in Deadwood and Longwood just prior to 2014 and were the first new GLH for five years.

Apparently the Capital Receipts Fund grew steadily and by 2016, former Financial Secretary Colin Owen revealed that £450,000 was available for building new GLH. Additional sales since 2016 increased the amount to

approximately £500,000.“This is the funding we are

tapping into for GLH development at Bottom Woods,” Infrastructure & Transport Director Derek Henry recently told The Sentinel.

Recently it was reported that home ownership by St Helenians amounted to over 80 percent on-island. Some home owners found, and still find, it necessary to take up offshore employment in order to fund their home purchases and developments – for others, who are sitting tenants that could satisfy the Sale of Government Housing Policy criteria, the road to home ownership entailed only the purchase of their GLH.

The policy sets out the criteria used when assessing applications, including “eligibility of applicants; eligibility of accommodation; valuations; applications and appeals; customer care and resourcing.”

“Houses should be sold at their current market value with vacant possession, less any enhancements to the value arising from improvements carried out by the tenant(s),” the policy states.

Sale of Government houses still available to sitting tenants

Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell, SAMS

Three cases were concluded in the St Helena Magistrates’ Court Thursday, Aug. 6.

Mr Benjy Lawrence pled guilty to the charge of being Found Drunk in a Public Place. He was fined £20 and ordered to pay £15 court costs.

Mr Jaylee Thomas was sentenced on charges of ABH and Affray, having pled guilty to these charges during a previous hearing. Mr Thomas had been involved in two consecutive incidents, described by prosecutors as “repeated attacks” on a vulnerable person at Rosie’s Bar & Restaurant. Mr Thomas was sentenced to a 100-hour Community Service Order and ordered to pay £15 court costs.

Mr Macaulay Duncan was sentenced to a £65 fine and £15 court costs for a charge of Driving a Vehicle Without a Valid Road Licence.

Magistrates’ Court

Andrew Turner, SAMS

Following last week’s announcement that the MV Helena would be delayed in Cape Town because it was awaiting UK transhipment cargo, AW Shipping Management has announced that those UK containers will instead be rolled over to the next voyage.

This was “due to an unexpected change with the transhipment feeder vessel.”

The decision to push the UK transhipment cargo from this voyage (31) to the next voyage (32) was agreed by SHG and “the majority of the import traders on St Helena.”

The MV was due to berth at Cape Town port Tuesday, Aug. 11 to collect all other breakbulk, chilled and frozen containers and other cargo.

MV Helena to arrive one day earlier, without UK transhipment cargo

The MV Helena is now scheduled to depart Cape Town Thursday, Aug. 13 and arrive at St Helena on

week later – on Thursday, Aug. 20.

Emma Weaver, SAMS

Further road markings for Ladder Hill

Emma Weaver, SAMS

Iceland Chicken Popsters recalled for salmonella

Iceland on Monday announced it was recalling two of its frozen chicken items due to the presence of salmonella.

The products are Southern Fried Chicken Popsters (sold in St Helena) and Chip Shop Curry Chicken Breast Toppers.

The UK Government’s Food Standards Agency advises that if you have bought either of these products, you do not consume them.

Symptoms caused by salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

Emma Weaver & Donna Crowie, SAMS

Further changes are planned for the public roads at the top of Ladder Hill.

Double yellow lines and a hatching (a painted median) will be painted in front of the entrance to the Colonnade at Ladder Hill.

The area is especially important because the Fire Station is located in the area.

“This area has the potential to cause congestion and delay access or egress for emergency service vehicles,” SHG said.

These new road markings follow last Wednesday’s painting of a box junction in the area.

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What are the six new full-scale development projects for St Helena?

SHG on July 30 announced that ExCo had approved six full-scale projects, to be funded by the Economic Development Investment Programme (EDIP), over the next two years.

While SHG named each project, no information was provided about what any of the projects actually entailed.

The Sentinel followed up to request the details, and SHG this week replied with project descriptions.

Project works include exploration of an alternative to bringing sewerage down Jacob’s Ladder; a second round of design and costing for Side Path and Field roads; and exploratory drilling works, based off water-divining, which could result in new water sources for the Red Hill reservoir.

The descriptions received from SHG (and a few clarifications by The Sentinel) are provided below.

Rupert’s Development“The transfer of cargo operations

from Jamestown Wharf is a priority for St Helena. Whilst there is a jetty and the cliffs above Rupert’s are now protected, we are still transferring cargo from Rupert’s to James Valley at a cost of £500k+ per annum as there is no cargo handling facilities in Rupert’s. It is therefore imperative for a facility to be constructed in Rupert’s to receive and manage cargo but most importantly to ensure that we are able to maintain ISPS [“International Ship and Port Facility Security” Code].

In the wake of 9/11, the ISPS Code was introduced in July 2004 and most countries around the world including the UK signed up to this agreement and the compliances within it regarding port security. As a British Overseas Territory, St Helena has to comply with the ISPS code.

Not only St Helena has adopted

this Code. Along with other ports receiving vessels coming and going to international ports we have to comply in order for those vessels to be able to come into Port and meet their obligations. This includes the MV Helena.

Installation of a Sewerage Treatment facility is also part of this project.

This project is currently progressing through the approvals process.

The design previously consulted upon in 2016 has been significantly reduced. Subject to approvals, it is intended for the works to be undertaken by local contractors and the procurement of contractors will commence once approvals are obtained.”

Rehabilitation of Field Road and

Side Path Road“A design was produced in 2016

by WSP Parsons Brinkerhoff – the business which was successful for the Side Path and Field Road works. They are based in South Africa, although we believe they are the parent company to WSP Global Inc. Their design is currently being reviewed.

Traffic counts are currently taking place which will help to inform the pavement design, as it is apparent that the design basis which WSP used is no longer applicable especially as containers will now be de-stuffed in Rupert’s.

Once this is completed there will

What exactly are the EDIP projects?Emma Weaver, SAMS

option for increasing the supply to this system.

We are currently seeking approvals for this work to commence, and Connect is contributing 50% towards the exploratory drilling. We are expecting a local contractor (appointed through an open procurement process) to conduct the drilling, supervised by Alan Hudson and we expected this to be completed in 2020/21.

Alongside of this, Connect as part of the water strategy will also need to develop a water resource management plan which will look at other options for ensuring the Island has a secure and sustainable water supply.”

Increased Agricultural Production

“Under this project we will see some further developments in the SHG-owned agricultural estate, specifically enhancing the Ex-ADA site [in Longwood] with a toilet facility installed, upgrading of the track and also rabbit-proof fencing.

There will also be further developments of the poultry units at Scotland and Farm buildings and pasture improvements in the Deadwood, Thompsons Wood, Blue Hill, and other areas – particularly rabbit-proof fencing and invasive weed removal.

We are currently developing the Client Brief and hope that approval will be given to move to design stages in August 2020.”

Jamestown Development “This project is intended to

cover the open drains currently in Jamestown running from Upper Jamestown through to Market Street. We are currently assessing the services which are adjacent to the drains which will help to inform the design, i.e. water, electrical sewerage and telecommunications.

Another element of the project is to continue the pavement from the Post Office to the Market and then unto the Hive. These designs have already been endorsed by the [Environment & Natural Resources Committee].

We are also looking at including the refurbishment of the toilet and shower facility at the Yacht Club.

The project in its entirety is still in the early stages and will be developed further over the coming months.”

Sustainable Sewerage Facility“Currently Connect has a

solution to bring sewerage from the HTH areas down Jacob’s Ladder and into a marine outfall.

One of the reasons for pursuing this option is because some storm-water is also connected into the sewerage system in the HTH areas, and in order for any system to be effective they would need to separate the storm water from the communal system.

This is a costly exercise and one which we cannot expect the consumer to pay for. Connect is not responsible for storm water.

One option which was proposed by John Cox is a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO). This option will maintain the existing system but at the outfall a CSO would be implemented which will separate the water from the sewerage. The sewerage will then go into a treatment facility and into a separate sewerage system in Ladder Hill and there will no longer be a need to bring sewerage down Jacob’s Ladder.

A similar system would be needed for Jamestown.

There would need to be a modification to the [Water Ordinance 1978], which will ensure that where there are existing combined communal system i.e. water and sewerage, Connect would become responsible.

We are currently seeking legal advice on this before we can proceed with this design.”

The 699-step Jacob’s Ladder is one of St Helena’s main attractions - Connect has proposed unearthing and sending sewerage down the side of the Ladder, but the current EDIP work is exploring an alternative option.

The open gutter along the streets of Jamestown should be covered under the EDIP’s Jamestown Development.

be a re-design and re-costing and the necessary approvals sought.”

Water Security“Currently out for public

consultation is the Water Strategy. One of the priorities identified during the production of the 2020-2030 Infrastructure Plan is the 500m3 shortage of water in the Red Hill distribution system, and the recent drought has meant that SHG is continuing to pay significant amounts of money to Connect St Helena (Connect) to bowser and transfer water from the Longwood/Levelwood areas to the Red Hill system.

A sustainable solution is required and through field studies conducted by [EDIP local consultant and “St Helenian qualified engineer”] Alan Hudson and [EDIP Infrastructure Management Consultant] John Cox, they have been able to identify potential new borehole holes in the vicinity of Red Hill Treatment Plant, where yields would be adequate to meet the Red Hill deficit and where the locations would not entail expensive pipelines and pumping to the treatment plan.

The initial field investigations were undertaken around the ‘ring road’ at Francis Plain. Using water–divining techniques (as that used to identify borehole 5 supply), three targets were identified.

It is expected that exploratory drilling works will be conducted to assess if this yield positive results and will be a low-cost

St Helena has suffered from major droughts in recent years, making water a priority for the sustainability of the island.

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Sweet-Nest held its grand opening in the Jamestown Market Friday, Aug. 7.

Since 2014, the Sweet-Nest sweet shop was a portable business that would open at major island events.

But Sweet-Nest owner Daryl

Legg recently decided to set up a permanent base for the business.

“I just felt that I wasn’t doing portable business as much as I could be; so I thought, ‘I’ve got the equipment, why not put it in a stationed environment?’” Daryl said.

The new Sweet-Nest shop provides a great range of different types of sweets and treats for all tastes – from brain-tingling sour candies, to candy floss and chocolates, to popcorn and the pick ’n’ mix range of jelly sweets.

The business is opening on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays while Daryl tests the market to see if more opening days could be added.

Daryl started Sweet-Nest in 2014 because she “loves fun” and “being around people” – and especially loves bringing fun to children, though she did stress that everything “should be in moderation!”

Sweet-Nest opens up in the MarketAndrew Turner, SAMS

Did you know that computer games – as long as time spent on them is limited – can help kids develop thinking and problem-solving skills, coordination and spatial awareness?

Or that children enjoy their family’s attention more than they enjoy any toy?

Five leaflets, which all promote communications development in kids aged 0-5, are currently being

Speech & language leaflets being distributed

distributed through local schools and crèches.

“0-5 years is a really crucial time for children’s development, and one of the best ways to support them is by joining them when they’re playing,” said SHG Speech & Language Therapist Johanna Barclay, who adapted the leaflets for local use.

“It’s not about taking over, talking at them, or making them play in a certain way – it’s more about us being ready to respond to what they’re doing or are interested in, when they show us they’re ready.”

The leaflets are very clear and easy to understand – they are filled with pictures as well as brief, simple pieces of information.

Each leaflet highlights the importance of play, interacting together, following the child’s lead, sharing books and rhymes, and managing screen time.

Johanna said that children who have good play/learning environments in their early years, have the best possible foundations for social and emotional skills later in life – the aim of the leaflets therefore is to build confidence in parents and carers about supporting kids’ language and communications development.

Leaflets are also available through the Community Staff & Child Health Nurse, and at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/publicinformation/.

Further to the leaflets, Johanna and the Speech & Language team are there to support any children or adults with communication or language concerns.

Anyone concerned about their child’s development, or wanting to talk through any other speech, language or communications concerns, can contact [email protected], [email protected] or 23312.

Emma Weaver, SAMS

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5-7pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie

7:30-9:30pm: Eclectic Editions with Paul Gasteen

8-11am: Sunrise with Donna Crowie

12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell

4-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Luke Bennett

8-8:30pm: Comedy show (Cabin Pressure)

7-10am: Sunrise with Luke Bennett 12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell

5-7pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie

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3-5pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie (repeat)

6-8pm: Reggae tunes with Luke Bennett (repeat)

8-9:30pm: Comedy repeats (Old Harry’s Game)

7am-noon: Sunday Show with Donna Crowie

1-2pm: Interview hour with Andrew Turner(ExCo members Derek Thomas and Tony Green re. Rupert’s Development Plan)

3-5pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie (repeat)

7pm: Salvation Army Service

102.7 (Jamestown) • 90.5 (High Knoll) • 105.1 (Sunberry) • 105.3 (Blue Hill)Streaming live via www.sams.sh/radio.html

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Join SAMS Radio 1 presenter Andrew Turner this Sunday from 1-2pm, for this week’s Interview Hour.

Andrew will be talking with ExCo members Derek Thomas and Tony Green.

The interview will focus on the events of the Tuesday, Aug. 11 Executive Council meeting. The meeting focused on the Rupert’s Development Plan.

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The gothic-looking container, worth between £2,000 and £3,000, also

comes packed with pliers, rosary and a bottle of shark teeth.

Also inside the metal-bound box is an ivory-robed wolf carrying rosary beads, as well as a blue phial with mysterious contents and a silver-

bladed pocket knife.Inside the lid is an oval enamel

painting that depicts the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Aug. 12, 1913 (107 years ago):A St Helena Association is started in Cape Town.

Aug. 11, 1969 (51 years ago): A newspaper report proposes that Jonathan needs companions.

Two giant tortoises are ordered from the Seychelles.

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Paw Patrol to the library

The end of last week marked the start of the school holidays in St Helena.

Miss Chelsea Lawrence, secretary of Pilling Primary School, along with the Public Library team hosted a Paw Patrol-themed session of holiday activities at the Library Aug. 11.

Forty-four children were in attendance creating crafts such as masks, wristbands and badges. Kids also enjoyed word searches and colouring their favourite Paw Patrol characters.

Public Library Service, ContributedPublic Library Service

Book of the Week

The Herbal Remedy Handbook by Victoria Chown and Kim

Walker

With self-care, mindfulness and mental health being at the forefront of the popular

consciousness, taking control of your health has never felt so important. And learning about

herbs and how they can treat and heal ailments and conditions is a

good place to start.The Herbal Remedy Handbook

is a collection of practical remedies for home care. It is an

ailment and recipe-led reference for first-aid, simple conditions such as coughs and colds, and

helpful self-management techniques for more complex

conditions such as anxiety and eczema. From vinegars and tonics, creams and balms to

syrups and teas, all the recipes use easily accessible, bought,

foraged or grown ingredients for you to create your own herbal

health kit.An indispensable guide for

the beginner or the budding herbalist, The Herbal Remedy Handbook is filled with tried-

and-tested recipes that will inspire you to make your own

remedies.

Please reserve by contacting the following:-

Telephone Number: 22580Email: publiclibrary@helanta.

co.sh.

Annual ‘open days’ for each of St Helena’s three primary schools were held during the final week of July.

St Paul’s open day was Wednesday, July 29.

“The Open Day gave parents some guidance and support on what goes on in school, and also for helping their child at home,” headteacher Pat Williams said. “The event saw a great attendance throughout the day, some classes having 100% attendance from parents.”

Pilling hosted its open day Thursday, July 30.

“Each class chose their own theme for Open Day, ranging from fairy tales to football,” Headteacher Elaine Benjamin

said. “Each class along with their teachers dressed in costumes appropriate to the theme and enjoyed a range of English, maths, humanities, music and creative activities.”

Harford’s open day was the last of the week, held Friday, July 31.

“The day saw many parents and other visitors milling in and out of the school, viewing displays and engaging with pupils and staff,” Headteacher Carlean Crowie said. “Conversation, in a relaxed manner, centred on teaching and learning and pupils’ efforts and achievements generally over the year – a lovely day, which demonstrated a positive home/school partnership and signalled the close of academic year 2019-20.”

Primary schools’ open days help bring in end of school year

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Pilling Primary School brought a red carpet event to Jamestown on the 31st July to celebrate children and teacher achievement over the year. The hall was beautifully decorated with balloons, lights, a beautiful white backdrop and a ‘red carpet' which children and teachers walked on to make the event even more special. Everyone dressed in formal attire with some beautiful evening fashion being adorned by parents, teachers and children. All tables were beautifully laid out with finger foods, juice and chamdor. The Head Teacher Miss Elaine Benjamin opened the evening followed by the prize presentation led by Deputy Head Mr Steve Plato. The evening was interspersed with dancing, singing and laughter.

Prizes were awarded as follows…

Reception Highest overall achiever – Cora Richards Most noticeable effort – Lewis Baugh Year 1 Highest overall achiever – Zyanna Henry Most noticeable effort– Connan Henry Year 2 Highest overall achiever – Gori Alhazel Most noticeable effort– Joshua Crowie Year 3 Highest overall achiever – Elissar Dachraoui Most noticeable effort– Halle George Year 4 Highest overall achiever – Bethany Bennett Most noticeable effort– Jilneal George Year 5 Highest overall achiever – Jordyn Scipio-Richards Most noticeable effort– Yara Alhazel and Tyler Anthony Year 6 Outstanding performance: Maths – Max Fuller English – Lauren Duncan Science – Aleisha Simon Art – Alexi Benjamin Humanities – Reno Richard Music – Dewain Osborne Most progress made overall – Torrance Benjamin Outstanding Progress in Maths – Ziggy Yon Outstanding effort in Science – Nate George Outstanding effort in Art – T-Jay Rusere Good progress in Reading – Alisha Moyce Excellent progress in Reading – Brandon Wade Outstanding effort in Humanities – Leeanna Johnson Noticeable interest in Reading – Rebekah Braaf PE – Best Male and Female (Yr. 6) Riley Yon and Madison Yon Highest achiever in PTE (English) Trophy – Max Fuller Highest achiever in PTM (Maths) Trophy – Riley Yon Highest achiever in PTS (Science) Trophy – Max Fuller Keenan Bennett Cup (Best Footballer KS2) – Riley Yon Vocational Studies Woodwork – Riley Yon Needlework – Jordyn Scipio-Richards, Georgia Bennett Knitting – Hannah Taylor Gardening – Aiden ODean Cooking – Nate George Teacher Awards Level 3 Teaching Assistant Course – Miss Loretta Henry and Mrs Tina Brady Level 4 Certificate in Teaching and Learning – Miss Cherilee Cranfield and Miss Sandra George

Glitz and Glam on the red carpet!

Well Done Staff and Pupils of Pilling for another excellent year of attainment!

Saturday 10:15 hrs

Sabbath School Programme 11:00 hrs

Divine Service 13:00 hrs

Pathfinders

Every Wednesday1930 – 2030 Prayer Meeting

All are WelcomeFor further information contact:Pastor Paul Millin Tel No 22267

BAPTIST CHURCH

BAHA’I FAITHwww.sthelenabahai.org

“*Man should know his own self, and know those things which lead

to loftiness or to baseness, to shame or to honour, to affluence or to

poverty. ….. The right path is a path which leads man to the day spring

of perception and dawning–place of knowledge and directs him to that which is the cause of honour and

glory and greatness.” Baha’i Scripture

DEVOTIONAL MEETING BAHA’I CENTRE

GumwoodsTHURSDAY EVENINGS

8pm.ALL ARE WELCOME

Telephone 24342

DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA

The Cathedral Parish of St Paul

Sunday 16th August – 19th Sunday of the Year/Mothering Sunday10.00am Eucharist Cathedral

Thursday 20 August9am Eucharist Arabia

The Parish of St James

Sunday 16 August– 19th Sunday of the Year/Mothering Sunday9.30am Sung Eucharist St James

Monday 17 August7pm Patronal Festival St Mary’s, Briars

Thursday 20 August7pm Eucharist with Healing St John

The Parish of St Matthew

Sunday 16 August – 19th Sunday of the Year/Mothering Sunday11.15am Eucharist /Parade St Mark

Tuesday 18 August

7pm Eucharist St Mark

.Special Guest Service16th August

Sandy Bay Chapel 08.45 am

Head O’Wain Chapel 10.45 am

Jamestown Chapel 6.00 pm

Sunday school is available at all our chapel services,

parents with children welcome.

Bible StudiesIn recess for school holidays.

Adventure Kids:In recess for the school

holidays.

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ACTIVITIES FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND ARE AS FOLLOWS:

FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST 2020‘QUALITY SECONDS’ SHOP OPEN FROM

10AM TO 1PM

SUNDAY 16TH AUGUST 2020FAMILY SERVICE AT THE HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 11AM. ALL ARE

VERY WARMLY WELCOME.

EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYER MEETING AND BIBLE STUDY AT THE

HALF TREE HOLLOW HALL AT 7.30PM. ALL ARE WELCOME.

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 Majors Nhlanhla and Priscilla Ziqubu on

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Equality & Human Rights Commission Press Release

Inquiry update statement In a recent press release the EHRC outlined its intention to carry out an Inquiry initiated into the Standing Orders of Legislative Council. We’d like to take the opportunity to provide the public an update on this matter. As a result of comprehensive desk based investigation and engagement with St Helena Government, the Attorney General’s office, Elected Members and our overseas counterparts, we have decided an inquiry would not effectively meet the most urgent concerns of the public.

The process has now progressed to more practical avenues of assessment and collaboration with the relevant parties.

Our initial investigations revealed a much broader review of the state of democracy on St Helena is required. Over the next few months there will be changes to our Constitution, a Public Access to SHG Information Bill, the Communications Networks and Services Policy which will all have implications for human rights. These areas will be our focus for the next few months. Public consultation will take place in the form of a survey and we would like to hear your views. Information on the survey and how you can get your views heard will be in next week’s newspaper and on line.

There has been tremendous support from both the public and the interested and affected parties. We will continue in our endeavour to support and bolster the island’s human rights.

The Health Directorate has received a notification that the following product has been recalled due to the presence of Salmonella:

Iceland Southern Fried Chicken Popsters 220gBest before date: 04/04/2021

This product was imported by Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc who has already started the recall process for this product.The Health Directorate request all members of

the public to check at home if they have this product. If you do have this product at home and it has a best before date of 04/04/2021 please do not consume, but return to the outlet it was purchased from. For further advice, please contact the

Environmental Health Section on tel: 22500.

SHG11 August 2020

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

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NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR A SPACE PARK AT HORSE POINT

The public is hereby notified that in terms of the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance, 2013, an environmental impact assessment (EIA) is being undertaken for the development of a Space Park for the location of satellite earth stations at Horse Point. With the landing of the sub-sea fibre-optic Equiano cable on St Helena in the third quarter of 2021, it will open up the possibility of hosting satellite earth stations on St Helena. The location of St Helena in the mid-Atlantic provides a number of advantages for satellite telemetry due to its position near the equator, its remote location, weather conditions, political stability and security. By hosting Earth Stations in St Helena, we can increase the Island’s use of the fibre-optic cable capacity and spread the costs of internet connectivity more widely.

An earth station is a terrestrial radio station designed for extra-planetary telecommunication with spacecraft or reception of radio waves from astronomical radio sources. Earth stations communicate with spacecraft by transmitting and receiving radio waves in the super high frequency or extremely high frequency bands (e.g., microwaves). A principal telecommunications device of the ground station is the parabolic antenna. Given the Island's rugged topography and land availability the number of suitable sites with a favourable north and south horizon mask is limited (www.earthstation.sh). Consideration also needs to be given to visual amenity, endemic fauna and flora and existing land use. The Space Park also needs a relatively flat piece of land for the deployment of the antennae and the land should not be under current productive use. One of the sites selected for the first of possibly two Space Parks is at Horse Point. The first phase of the proposed Space Park at Horse Point will comprise seventeen 3.5 m diameter antennae, set out in three lines 50 m apart with each antenna situated 45 m from each other along each line. The land between the antennae, with the exception of pathways, will not be disturbed. Depending on the business case, there may be a second phase expansion with the installation of three 7.6 m diameter satellite dishes on the same site.

The EIA, being undertaken by Bryony Walmsley and Associates, will follow the prescribed process set out in the EIA Regulations. One of the key principles of the EIA process is that the issues and concerns of the public should be obtained as part of the impact identification phase. Any comments or concerns from the public may therefore be addressed to Ms Annina van Neel via the following:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 00290 23698/ 00290 64134

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 28 August 2020.

WATER SUBSIDYANRD would like to remind agricultural producers that you can still register for water subsidy for your production units. Anyone interested can collect a Registration Form from the Receptionist at Scotland Office, or contact Andrea Timm, the Agricultural Development Officer on telephone 24724 or email [email protected] for further information.

FEES AND CHARGESRevisions have been made to agricultural fees and charges for border inspection on St Helena for imports of dogs, cats, farm animals and ornamental fish, exports of dogs and cats and related vaccinations, and a new fee for pesticide spraying for ware potato production. A copy of the revised Fees and Charges List is available from the Receptionistat Scotland Office or Andrea Timm as above.

WATER AT CASONS CAR PARKANRD have received a number of reports that persons are collecting excessive quantities of water using hosepipes and large containers from the untreated supply at Casons Car Park. ANRD is currently paying for this water and we would like to advise the public that should this practice continue, ENRP will have no alternative but to disconnect the supply. The public are reminded to act responsibly when collecting water from this source.

LICENSES FOR AGRICULTURAL LAND AND BUILDINGSLicenses for their agricultural assets for the period 2020-2021 will be available for signing from 3 August through to the 31 August 2020. Please note, that if licenses are not signed by the above date, then it could be assumed that Tenants no longer wish to renew their tenancy and the asset could be advertised or reallocated to another tenant. All Tenants must visit the ANRD Office at Scotland to sign their license. For further information, please contact the Farmers Support staff on telephone 24724 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

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AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION, SCOTLAND, ST HELENA, SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN, STHL 1ZZ 3 August 2020

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APPLICATIONS FOR CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2021-2022 OPEN FROM 3 SEPTEMBERApplications for the 2021-2022 Chevening Scholarship Awards will open this year from 3 September to 3 November.

Fully funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Chevening Scholarships are aimed at those with leadership potential needed to create a better future within their respective countries. The programme is open to over 160 eligible countries around the world which includes St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. The programme allows candidates to study for a Master’s degree in the UK for a period of one year, with the next round of studies commencing in September/October 2021.

Is there certain criteria that must be met before I can apply?• Yes, you must be a citizen of St Helena, Ascension or Tristan da Cunha• You must have completed all components of an undergraduate degree to gain entry at postgraduate level• You must have at least two years’ work experience• You must not have studied in the UK previously with funding from a UK government-funded scholarship• You must return to your country after your study in the UK for a minimum period of two years.Further information on Chevening can be found by visiting www.chevening.org which includes how to find eligible courses, the online application system and the application timetable.You may also contact Chevening Officer, Kerry Lane, at the Governor’s Office on +290 22308 or email [email protected] who will be able to assist with your queries.

Governor’s Office, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha10 August 2020

Professional Development Opportunities via Distance Learning Are you in the Private Sector and would like to study towards a formal qualification via Distance Learning? Enterprise St Helena would like to hear from you! Funding is currently available to support Distance Learning courses that are focused on enhancing the business owners and/ or employees of businesses. ESH will grant fund at 75% of total cost of course up to a maximum of £7,500.00.

This grant is subject to eligibility criteria. Policy, terms and conditions apply.

For further information please contact: The Business Team on telephone 22920 or email Delia on [email protected] or Mandy on [email protected]

Head Office | ESH Business Park | Ladder Hill | Tel: +290 22920 | Email: [email protected] Visit us online Business and Investment: www.investinsthelena.com | Tourism: www.sthelenatourism.com

Our Customer Service Terminal has officially opened at Station 5! The Terminal opened on 10 August in the main Bank Hall in Jamestown and is the first

stop for customers looking for assistance in the Bank.

What can customers expect from the Terminal?

Pick-up, Drop-off and Scanning Point

Application Forms, Local Debit Cards and more

Customers can now do all their pick-ups and drop-offs at the Terminal. Drop off forms including: account opening, packages and package amendment requests (e.g. replacing your debit card), cheque books, standing orders, changing account information, per pro, remittance and direct debit.

We understand some of these applications require ‘Supporting Documentation’, that is why we will also scan your documents at the Terminal to ensure your application is submitted with all documentation attached.

If you’re expecting anything from the Bank, for example your Local Debit Card or Online Banking packs, they will be available to collect from the Terminal. You may collect the various forms as well.

Operations

In addition to dropping off applications and scanning documents, the Terminal will be available for checking account balances, printing statements and activating new accounts.

Lending

For our current and prospective clients, you can drop your application forms, ask any questions you may have regarding the forms and processes, check your loan balance and scan your insurance documents at the Terminal.

Can I still visit the Sections?

The Terminal will be the first point of contact for all customer enquiries and information, so if in doubt, make this your first stop. If you require additional support, you may be referred to the various sections.

If you have a scheduled appointment, you may go straight to reception.

CUSTOMER SERVICE TERMINAL - STATION 5

Bank of St Helena Ltd @sainthelenabank

H e a d O f f i c e : M a r k e t S t r e e t · J a m e s t o w n · S t H e l e n a I s l a n d · S T H L 1 Z Z

T. +290 22390 · F. +290 22553 · email. [email protected] · web www.sainthelenabank.com

Established and regulated under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008, the Financial Services Regulations, 2017 and the Company Ordinance, 2004

IF THE STATION IS AVAILABLE, COME STRAIGHT THROUGH! NO NEED TO WAIT IN LINE.

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PUBLIC NOTICE VACANCY Senior Accounts Executive

(Fixed term contract until December 2020)

The post-holder must have the following qualifications and experience

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above (applicants without a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English may still apply and can undertake a functional skills assessment as part of the recruitment process)

ACCA Intermediate Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting or equivalent

At least 3 years experience in a similar accounting role

At least 2 years experience in supervising staff

Fixed term contract until December 2020 Salary for the post ranges from £8,613 - £10,765 per annum as per

the Finance and Accountancy Cadre Level B For further information about the duties of the post and a copy of the

job profile, interested persons should contact Sarah Greentree, Business Support Manager on telephone number 22470 or

email: [email protected] Application forms are available from Corporate Human Resources or the SHG website at: www.sainthelena.gov.sh/vacancies and should

be submitted through Directors, where applicable, to Dianne Venning, Human Resources Officer, The Castle or e-mail [email protected] by no later than

4pm on Tuesday, 18 August 2020

Are you a highly motivated individual looking for a career change or to progress in your Finance career? Do you have good leadership skills and a problem-solving attitude? If so, Corporate Finance has an opportunity for you to join their team

SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification. All disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria listed in the job profile will be guaranteed an interview. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, including a medical check and vetting/DBS clearance. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on the application form independently verified.

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc has a vacancy for a For further information,

including the Company’s attractive benefits package,

please contact Nicola Constantine,

Manager (Greenlands)

on telephone number: 22137 or via email address: Nicola Constantine

[email protected]

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: [email protected] and

submitted to Miss Daryl Legg, Human Resources Officer,

Solomons Office, Jamestown, by 19 August 2020.

Sales Assistant Within Greenland’s

Job Outline To assist with the day-to-day running of the shop and to ensure a high standard of customer service

Interested Persons Should:

Be customer focused and target driven Be competent in Maths, English & IT Possess experience in cash handling

Be self-motivated and able to work well as part of a team

Salary for the post will start at £7,116.00 per annum, (£593.00 per month)

Job Vacancy Senior Network Technician, Ascension Island Sure Ascension Island is part of the wider Sure Group delivering telecommunications to islands in the South Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Channel Islands. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a sub tropical island, leading a small dedicated networks team in the provision of telecommunication service. Responsibilities include leading and managing a small team and the day to day operations and maintenance of the core networks infrastructure, including but not limited to: telephone exchange (inclusive of mediation platforms and the interface to the billing system), transmission systems, Broadband distribution network/MSANs, 2G/4G mobile network, IMC, network management systems, and all associated power systems.

Qualifications and experience for this role: National Diploma in Telecommunications, 5 years experience in a telecommunications technical role, technical knowledge and experience required in Earth Station technology, radio systems, data transmission, network systems and national and international telephony and IT proficient, in particular to MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Join us and you will enjoy some of the many benefits that Sure provides, including but not limited to: competitive salary (depending on qualifications and experience), Incentive Bonus Scheme, Pension, Staff Benefits and opportunities for continued professional development.

Due to the nature of this position, the post holder must hold a Satisfactory Police Disclosure.

Interested person can contact the HR department: Karen Buckley on E: [email protected] T:+290 66802 or Chief Technical Officer, Mark Heron on E: [email protected]

Applications and CV should be submitted to Human Resources by 4pm on Wednesday 19 August 2020.

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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

St Helena Heritage Society Ltd Tuesday 1st September 2020

Museum of Saint Helena, Jamestown @ 7 pm

Agenda: 1. Welcome 2. Financial report 3. Museum Director’s report 4. Elections 5. A presentation on Built Heritage 6. Any other business

The Infrastructure & Transport Directorate would like to advise the public that limited funding for Community and District Roads is now available.

Every successful application may receive a grant of up to £2,500 for raw materials. Residents will be responsible for arranging the spreading of materials and the necessary works. The Environment & Natural Resources

Committee has decided that due to the limited funding, priority for grants will be given to vulnerable and disabled persons in our community to improve access to their homes. Therefore, it is essential that any applications in this respect are supported by a certificate from the Occupational Therapist or a Medical Officer confirming the level of disability.

Application forms can be collected from Essex House, Jamestown, and should be completed and returned by noon on Friday, 25 September 2020. All applications received at that time will then be assessed, scored and prioritised accordingly.

SHG7 August 2020

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMUNITY & DISTRICT ROADS GRANTS 2020/2021

The public is advised that Elected Members will be holding a round of constituency meetings during August.

These meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your Councillors and raise any issues you might have. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in your district.

The following Constituency meetings will take place at 7pm:

CONSTITUENCY MEETINGS

Reserve Sunday, 30th August 2020 for

The Scouts Fun Dayat the Mule Yard

Opening Time 1pm

Beavers, Cubs & Scouts will participate in a sponsored walk through town starting at 1pm

Join us from around 3pm for Tuck Shop / Tea & Cake Stall / Food To Go/ Sideshows & Stalls/ Raffle and more

Give the family a treat and support the Jamestown Scout Group

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

SHG10 August 2020

COURSE TITLE

European Computer Driving License IT: This programme defines the skills & competencies necessary to use a computer & its common applications. It offers a range of modules including computer essentials & IT security.

REGISTRATION PERIOD: 10 August – 28 August 2020

REGISTRATION PERIOD: 01 December – 18 December 2020

START DATE: 10 September 2020

START DATE: 14 January 2021

COST: FREE

COST: FREE

COURSE TITLE

Functional Skills Maths





COST: FREE

COST: FREE

Functional Skills English REGISTRATION PERIOD: 10 August – 28 August 2020




COST: FREE

COST: FREE

GCSE Maths REGISTRATION PERIOD: 10 August – 28 August 2020

REGISTRATION PERIOD: 11 January – 05 February 2020


START DATE: 04 March 2021

COST: FREE

COST: FREE

We are back to meeting your educational needs!

Community Education—Maths & English

Community Education—Core IT Skills

St Helena Community College is also available for venue bookings.

Please contact our Administration Officer, Carley Peters on email [email protected] or [email protected] or you can call

+290 22607

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COURSE TITLE

Cybersecurity Essentials: Develop an understanding of cybercrime, security principles, technologies, & procedures used to defend networks. Recommend for students planning to study for the Cisco CCNA R& S, CCNA Cyber Opps or CCNA Security Certifications. Prerequisite: Introduction to cybersecurity or equivalent knowledge recommended.





COST: FREE

COST: FREE

Internet of things & analytics course: Join the transformation & improve outcomes in any industry by connecting devices & analysing data to find patterns





COST: FREE

COST: FREE

Linus OS & IT Get Connected: Whether you’re a novice to the digital world or an aspiring SysAdmin or programmer, these courses will propel you forward. Advanced courses will also prepare you for the career-ready certification.





COST: FREE

COST: FREE

Introduction to Cybersecurity: An introductory course which explores cyber trends, threats-along with the broader topic of cyber security in a way that will matter to YOU. No prerequisites required.





COST: FREE

COST: FREE

Course Title

Emergency First Response—Care Of A Child REGISTRATION PERIOD: 10 August – 28 August 2020


START DATE: September 2020

START DATE: January 2020

COST: £20.00

COST: £20.00

Cisco Networking Academy (IT)

Community Education—Personal & Cultural Learning

Emergency First Response—Primary & Secondary Care





COST: £20.00

COST: £20.00

Manual Handling REGISTRATION PERIOD: 10 August – 28 August 2020




COST: £10.00

COST: £10.00

Fire Safety





COST: £20.00

COST: £20.00

French Language REGISTRATION PERIOD: 10 August – 28 August 2020

START DATE: 10 September 2020 (14 week Course)

COST: £20.00

Enquires can be made for courses Level 3 & above.

For further information about St Helena Community College training opportunities, the registration process and/or to request a registration form please contact:

Carley Peters, Administration Officer, email: [email protected]

Alternatively you can call St Helena Community College (SHCC) on telephone number 22607 or visit SHCC in person; The St Helena Community College is based in Jamestown, just below Pilling Primary School at the Education Learning Centre.

St Helena Community College | Education & Employment Directorate | Market Street | Jamestown

St Helena Government | South Atlantic Ocean | STHL 1ZZ | Tel: +290 22607 | Email: [email protected]

SPORTSARENA32 www.sams.sh Thursday 13 August 2020 | THE SENTINEL

Sunday, Aug. 16 Saints Bellboys1pmAxis Rovers3pm

11-15Rastabouts Fugees9.15amGladiators Galacticos10.am

FOOTBALL FIXTURES

Ref

Ref

LakersHarts

Owen Richards

Gareth Johnson

Golf report for Sunday, Aug. 9

Isn’t it such a relief that this August is not so scruffy? Or am I speaking too soon? The weather conditions

were great for the Par-3 Strokeplay competition in which 7/16 of the handicap was used.

At exactly 12:05 the six groups of players teed off. 18 players took part in the competition. It the shortest competition. Before 16:00 everyone was back in the 19th hole. The game was over.

Tied at the top of the leaderboard with net 59 were Ian Johnson and Nick Stevens. They had the only scores in the 50s. On a countback Nick took first prize and Ian settled for second prize. Playing off 4 handicap Nick scored one 2, eight 3s, eight 4s and one 5. Ian Johnson, who also played in the same group as Nick, with 11

SHGC, Contributed

Match results - postponed games

Rovers topThe first round of the season came to an end this weekend as the

last two postponed matches took place on Saturday. The first game saw Rovers destroy the Crystal Rangers 36-nil. This is an average of a goal every 2.5 minutes. Goals for the Rovers were from Man of the Match Rico Benjamin (15), Ronan Legg (4), Dane Wade (4), Clayton Benjamin (3), Julian Henry (2), Sean Benjamin (2), Jacob Duncan (2), Brett Isaac (2), Christen Yon, and Young Player of the Match Tristan Thomas.

Rovers 36 v 0 Crystal Rangers

Bellboys drop pointsThe second game on Saturday saw the Bellboys and Lakers play

out a very entertaining 1-1 draw. The game started with Lakers on the front foot, playing some nice football, with Tyler Brady looking a threat with every Lakers attack. Bellboys were finding it hard to get into their passing rhythm and chose to chip the ball over the top most times when going forward. The first goal came when Jordan Yon delivered a long throw into the Bellboys’ box. The ball found its way to Jace Williams, who tucked it away from close range. The second half saw a very open game with plenty of space in midfield.

SHFA, Contributed

Sunday, Aug. 9 Primary 6-11Blue Arrows Yellow Devils9.15am Ranglers Super Strikers10am

Jr FOOTBALL FIXTURES

RefNick Stevens

Jay Scanes

Midway through the second half Bellboys were awarded a corner that Kyle Shoesmith whipped in at the near post, and Lakers’ goalie somehow punched the ball backwards into his own goal. Both teams went in search of the win with clear chances at both ends. Bellboys front man Andrew Yon saw his header narrowly miss the target after a brilliant cross from Matthias Young. With 10 minutes to go in the game, Lakers were happy with the point, with Man of the Match Selwyn Stroud defending outstandingly at the back. Bellboys were looking like the team to score and had two glorious chances, both from Ryan Benjamin, one with an open goal in front of him. Lakers almost stole the match near the end, when Kyle Yon saw his header crash against the crossbar.

Bellboys 1 v 1 Lakers

handicap scored six 3s, eight 4s and four 5s. In the two-ball pool category, other than Nick Stevens’ 2 on the 18th we had Mike Luke’s 2 on the 15th and Paddo Johnson’s 2 on 17th. Congratulations to all the winners. The prizes were presented by the club captain Bramwell Bushuru.

Next weekend Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16 we will have another annual big one - the Bank of St Helena-sponsored 36-hole Strokeplay competition. Plenty of cash prizes. It will be a shotgun start at 12:00 on both days. Registration closes on Friday, Aug. 14 at 15:00.

Happy swinging…!

Saturday, Aug. 15 Harts Crystal Rangers 1pmWirebirds Lakers3pm Ref

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