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Vol. 10, Issue 32 - Price: £1 “serving St Helena and her community worldwide” Thursday 04 November
St Helena’s New Executive Council
Chief Minister Selects Four Ministers and Allocates Portfolios
An App-solutely great idea over £2,200 raised
“Through the love of music”
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OPINION YOUR LETTERS ST HELENA NEWS
Dear Editor, time he made sketches of different
SENTINEL I am a trustee of the Armitt Museum
in Ambleside, England. Recently we
acquired the very rare book entitled
parts of the island, six of which
appear in his book of 1815, published
to capitalise on the imprisonment of
You not got that bug too?
COMMENT “ Views of St Helena“, published in
1815 by George Hutchins Bellasis.
The book contains six superb views
Napoleon. One source suggests that
he returned to the island in the 1812,
but so far we have been unable to
Health Services Directorate issues advice and guidance on Viral Gastroenteritis
Anita Robertse, SAMS Liam Yon, SAMS
of your island. On searching various corroborate this.
websites relating to Saint Helena I I would be most grateful if you
November already!! could help me on the following two
have located all six of these pictures
only one of which was attributed to issues: –
Another year has almost come to an
end and time just keeps racing by! GHB. On a cursory examination of the 1. Do you have any more information
With Christmas looming over the historical references to the island, I on this man’s stay on your island?
horizon, maybe we should take a have failed to find a reference to this 2. I strongly suspect that he made
close look at our priorities for the book. However, I am sure that you more sketches during his stay on
festive season. It is so easy to get must know of it. St Helena. A few of the historic
caught up in the lights, food, music, I am researching this man at watercolours I have seen on some of
preparations and presents! For me present, because he was a very your Island websites look as if they
Christmas has always been a special capable, but unrecorded artist, who could be by him. Do you, or any of
time for a couple of reasons. spent the rest of his life in Bowness your fellow Islanders know of any
Firstly and foremost, because it on Windermere in England, and sketches or watercolours, other than
reminds me to consider anew (and be published the book from here. Both the six illustrated in the book, that
grateful for) the wondrous story of GHB, and several members of his are signed by GHB?
the true meaning of Christmas! family had been influential people in Needless to say, I would be very
The second thing that makes the army in India, based in Bombay, happy to share my information with
Christmas special is getting to spend and were very much involved with any Saint Helena historian who
time with my family. We are so the East India Company. In 1803 he shares my interest in this man.
excited to spend our first Christmas had recurring bouts of illness and I can only hope that the weather
in three years with our children from on your remote Island is better
the USA and family in South Africa!
decided to return to England.
In August 1804 he boarded an than the torrential rain that we are
For me there is no better gift than a experiencing here in the English
big family Christmas. This year we Eastindiaman, but was so ill that he
are looking forward to spending time had to disembark at St Helena on the Lake District.
with our parents, siblings and other 4th of November 1804. He lived on the Best wishes,
extended family and friends in South island for eight months during which Tony Lonton
Africa. And even though I am not
looking forward to the long travel
there, I cannot wait to see everyone Dear Editor, included with an explanation on how
in person again. All the uncertainty, I’m working on a world currency they are interchangeable with the
restrictions and worries surrounding project for the University of New pound sterling.
Covid has kept us isolated from each Hampshire International Education I don’t think I could explain my
other for far too long!
Even more precious, is to spend
Week. I am attempting to obtain the
common currency from every nation
project adequately to receive positive
responses by placing an ad. If someone T he Health Services Directorate the importance of washing hands measure to help prevent spread of
time at Christmas with an elderly for the exhibit so visitors can compare was willing to exchange $US for pounds have released a Public Health frequently to help avoid the ‘the bug’ to patients in hospital.”
family member or person. We can one type of currency with another. I I would really appreciate it. (If someone Announcement recognising and spread of the virus. With staff in Health having
learn so much from older people want to demonstrate how a currency were interested in a similar project, I providing advice on the current
and spending time with them “These simple steps are also contracted the bug, Health
evolves because of regime change, could assist with that as well). Viral Gastroenteritis that is being generally effective in managing Services are short of staff and are
enriches our lives. Take time to inflation, etc. Thank you for your time,
see life through their eyes and to experienced by many on-Island. cases of vomiting and diarrhoea,” therefore asking that their services
I have no St Helena coins or notes David Zylman
really listen and learn from their in the project, and I think it would
Viral Gastroenteritis, better says the Health Services are only requested for “priority
University of New Hampshire
life experience. Last week we enhance the project if they were David.Zylman@unh.edu known locally as ‘the bug’, causes Directorate. “Viral gastroenteritis matters” this week. “Delays are
featured an article on how the Ladies an uncomfortable stomach and is a self-limited condition and expected in outpatients and in
Fundraising Group celebrated the most who have contracted the generally does not need medical elective surgeries,” they warn.
elderly here on St Helena with a
tea and dance at PAS. Celebrate and
virus have suffered symptoms intervention.” Due to the number of young
Dear Editor the ship (proudly displaying the name such as vomiting and diarrhoea. They therefore are encouraging children contracting the virus,
appreciate an elderly person this St. Helena on its bow and stern) has
year! The advice from the Island’s people to only seek medical parents are needing to follow
Your readers might be interested to been to Saudi Arabia, Senegal and Health Services to those suffering
This holiday season make time for
know a little about the progress around Greenland. The ship has recently
assistance in the most severe Health’s advice to “stay at home”
friends and family, especially the
the world of the ‘St. Helena’ (former completed a stay at the Island of
from the bug is to stay hydrated cases, which includes persisting to care for their ill child. This
elderly! Times are so uncertain and by drinking lots of fluids, to eat symptoms in those aged less than has resulted in parents having
fleeting! This precious commodity RMS). Sardinia in the Mediterranean, where a
It has been completely refitted as series of races was held in dry, dusty when you feel able to, and to stay two years old and those over 80. to miss days at work, which
is something we need to use wisely!
Have a blessed festive season with a floating ‘paddock’ for a ‘stable’ of and stony conditions. The last call of at home and get plenty of rest. “In cases such as these, you are in some instances would have
everyone you care about! electric off-road race cars, and has the year is at Bovington in Dorset in Over-the-counter solutions such requested to attend the General to be taken as unpaid. Health
been conveying them (together with the UK. as paracetamol for discomfort Hospital,” they informed. “Please have not expressed whether
South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd., their drivers, mechanics and other For further information, google and rehydration solution has also alert our receptionist or the nurse they are willing to provide any
The Media Centre, Castle Gardens, support staff) to different locations ‘extreme-e’. been recommended by Health. on duty to the nature of the documentation that would allow
around the world, to race in different Regards Because the virus can be problem. You will be directed to employees to be paid for this
Jamestown, St Helena, South Atlantic conditions and draw attention to the Eric Arnold transmitted from one person to the flu pod for assessment. This understandable and necessary
Ocean, STHL 1ZZ. Tel: 22727 problem of climate change in different GIC Limited, London the other, they have reiterated
E: news@sams.sh, W: www.sams.sh parts of the world. During the year., is an important infection control time off work.
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ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS
Dr Wyatt in, Dr Tanyan out A Journey of Discovery
Locum Orthopaedic Surgeon appointed as Interim Chief Medical Officer RRS Discovery soon to start her journey to St Helena and Ascension
Liam Yon, SAMS
Liam Yon, SAMS
Tanyan for all her hard work RRS Discovery will now be sailing
surgical cases” while also playing
and support during the period from Southampton all the way to
“a key role as our on-Island
she served as Senior Medical Cape Verde, off the west coast of
orthopaedic consultant working
Officer,” said SHG. “In particular, Africa and, after refuelling, will
to support our orthopaedic
recognition is given to the key continue her journey to Ascension
specialists,” as explained by SHG
role Dr Tanyan has played in Island and St Helena.
in a Press Release issued on 27
the Health Services Directorate’s The Discovery will spend
September regarding the Health
response to the COVID-19 ten days around each Island
Transformation Programme
pandemic.” conducting scientific surveys
Orthopaedic Review.
and collecting data. Once
“Dr Wyatt will continue his
completed, the vessel will transit
practice in orthopaedic surgery
back to Tenerife for the crew to
as well as taking on additional
disembark. The whole expedition
management responsibilities,
will take approximately 60 days to
including having overall
complete, covering over 9000km,
responsibility for the Medical
and crossing the equator twice.
Team within the Health Services
There will be 27 scientists
Directorate,” explains SHG.
onboard, including colleagues
L
ocum Orthopaedic Surgeon,
Dr Wyatt’s appointment comes
after Dr Kamar Tanyan stepped T he Royal Research Ship November. from the Governments of both
Dr Michael Wyatt, has as of 1 Discovery will be arriving to St Since the initial plans were Ascension Island and St Helena.
down from her role as the
November been appointed as the Helena sometime between the end developed, several things have They will also be supported by
Island’s Senior Medical Officer.
Interim Chief Medical Officer of 2021 and early 2022 during a changed in the ships itinerary. members of the RRS Discovery
The reasons behind Dr Tanyan
within the Health and Social Care journey of over 9,000 kilometres, Due to the potential impacts and crew and technical and
relinquishing her role as Senior
Portfolio of SHG, announced the with the vessel excepted to risks that COVID-19 could have engineering staff from National
Medical Officer is not known,
Health Services Directorate. depart Southampton, UK, on 26 on an expedition of this type, the Marine Facilities.
but SHG are thankful for her
Dr Wyatt arrived to the Island contribution during her time in
from the UK in September with the post.
priority “to clear the backlog of “Thanks are extended to Dr Do I hear £140,000? at Buckingham Palace for, as
his citation reads, “displaying
Alwyn Stevens to auction “incredibly rare” bravery medal awarded extraordinary courage, selflessness
Cost of living continues to rise for “extraordinary courage, selflessness and leadership” and leadership.”
“Stevens personally engaged and
killed several Taliban Fighters and
Statistics Office report Annual Price Inflation at 1.7% Liam Yon, SAMS
set conditions for the defeat of
a strong enemy force,” read his
Liam Yon, SAMS
citation. “His actions ensured the
months include the impact of enemy never again appeared in
the recent increases in petrol and such strength in the ATTAL area
diesel prices as well as increases during Operation HERRICK 8’.”
in representative items within the The prestigious CGC is a second
Alcohol and Tobacco category,” level military decoration of the
explains the Stats Office. “Items British Armed Forces, one below
which saw notable decreases the Victoria Cross, and very few are
include representative items used ever awarded, meaning they are
to measure housing and also very much a high value commodity,
include some items within the sought after by collectors.
Food category.” “There will be many collectors
The index uses 203 representative and institutions who would love to
items to measure price changes
For the third quarter of 2021 This means that the annual in nine different categories of
© Duke’s Auctions/BNPS have this medal group,” said Adam
Chapman from Duke’s Auctioneers.
the Retail Price Index has been
measured at 108.2. “This is an
inflation rate is 1.7%, comparing
prices in the third quarter of
household spending. Since one
year ago, a total of 84 items have
C olour Sergeant, Alwyn Stevens, auction, along with other medals,
at a sale organised by Dorchester-
“The CGC was only introduced in
1993 and it is rarer than the Victoria
a Saint Helenian who was a sniper
increase of 0.6% from three 2021 to the same time period in increased in price with the price of in the Royal Irish Regiment, will, headquartered Duke’s Auctioneers Cross in terms of the number
months ago and is also an increase 2020, and represents the highest 28 items decreasing. The price of on 6 November, put his reportedly at the Tank Museum in Dorset. awarded.”
of 1.7% from a year ago, when the inflation since the start of the the remaining 91 items remained “incredibly rare” Conspicuous Alwyn was awarded the CGC on The estimate for Alwyn’s full
RPI was at 106.4,” report SHG’s COVID-19 pandemic. unchanged. Gallantry Cross (CGC) up for 6 March 2009 by HM The Queen medal group is £120,000-140,000.
Statistics Office. “Notable changes over the 12
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ST HELENA NEWS ST HELENA NEWS
St Helena’s New Executive Council Health is a personal responsibility
Minister of Health says improvements can only be made if “we do it together”
Chief Minister Selects Four Ministers and Allocates Portfolios Liam Yon, SAMS the health of the people on St Helena
if we do it together.”
M inister of the Health and Social
Care Portfolio, Councillor Martin
Minister Henry went on to say that
people “cannot expect the Health
Directorate to provide fundamental
Henry, has said he is pleased to have services for every single thing” and
been made Minister of the portfo- that it is also a personal responsi-
lio which his campaign was based bility. “That is where my campaign
around. Minister Henry says he un- started and that is the campaign I will
derstands that this is a “very diffi- continue to push for,” he said. “For
cult directorate” and that there are people to take personal responsibility
“issues on both sides of the fence” for their health with the support and
but says that “we only can improve structure of a robust government.”
“Engaging with “It was quite
everyone” overwhelming”
Minister Ellick says “we can’t move Minister Scipio says she “had
forward without our people onboard” doubts” about running, but likes
Liam Yon, SAMS Chief Ministers approach
Councillor Jeffrey Ellick has been Liam Yon, SAMS
named as the Minister of the Safety
Security and Home Affairs Portfo- M inister of Environment, Natu-
lio and says he feels “honoured and ral Resources and Planning, Chris-
The Education, Skills and Employ-
Difficult Selection Liam Yon, SAMS ment Portfolio will fall under the re-
mit of the Chief Minister.
privileged to have this role.” Min-
ister Ellick recognises that “there
tine Scipio, said her appointment as
one of the four Ministers was “quite
Chief Minister explains selection process will be some challenges ahead” but overwhelming” as she initially “had
Making money
Each Minister will have responsibil-
O ne week into her tenure as the Is- ity and input into the general direc-
says that once “we have our collec-
tive vision sorted and have the public
doubts about accepting a nomination
for Council” for the General Election
land’s Chief Minister, Elected Mem- tion and policies of the departments
ber Julie Thomas has, on Monday 1
November, announced who she has
that come under their allocated port-
folios, working closely with Portfolio
onboard then we can start making
decisions on the way forward for the saving money 2021, but was persuaded by the elec-
torate to go for it again and now not
portfolio.” only has she got back in but has also
selected as the four Ministers, who
alongside her will form the Island’s
Directors and other Senior Officials.
“As Ministers, we now look forward
Minister Ellick is hoping to be able to Minister Brooks looks forward been chosen as a Minister.
Ministry and Executive Council -
along with the Attorney General.
to meeting and commencing work
within our respective Portfolios,”
speak soon to members of the Safety
Security and Home Affairs Portfolio to “big challenge ahead” “I like the Chief Minister’s approach
because she has chosen two former
and believes that “everybody needs members of Council and the major-
The Chief Minister has also allocated announced the Chief Minister. “As Liam Yon, SAMS ity as new members of Council as
to be onboard” before policy deci-
Public Service Portfolios to each of a Council, next steps are to discuss her Ministry,” said Minister Scipio,
sions can be made. “We need to hear
her choice of Ministers as follows: and decide on our Select Committee
Councillor Mark Brooks - Minister of
Treasury, Infrastructure & Sustain-
members and representatives for the
Public Accounts Committee.”
from each person within the port-
folio and we need to hear from our Minister of the Treasury, Infra- “so obviously she has thought very
hard about the strategy she is going
public because we can’t move for- structure and Sustainable Devel- to use.”
able Development Portfolio “We acknowledge that we will face opment Portfolio, Mark Brooks, Minister Scipio says that decisions
ward without our people onboard,”
Councillor Martin Henry - Minister challenges, challenges that are real, says he is “looking forward to made going forward will need to
he said. “So my thing is pretty much
of Health and Social Care Portfolio complex and some which are of a working” with all departments “benefit the people of St Helena” and
engaging with everyone so that we
Councillor Jeffrey Ellick - Minister serious nature,” she added. “These under his portfolio and is “really that can only be achieved “with the
can make the right decisions going
of Safety, Security & Home Affairs challenges will not be met easily nor keen to look for new ways of mak- people behind us.”
forward.”
Portfolio will they be overcome in a short pe- ing money and also saving money
Councillor Christine Scipio - Minister riod of time, but they must be met by using new technologies and
Liam Yon, SAMS of Environment, Natural Resources & and addressed, if we are to improve new innovative thinking.”
Planning Portfolio our current state of affairs.”
Chief Minister Thomas has said Minister Brooks is well aware of
“the big challenge ahead” but says
the selection process for choos- To give each Elected Member a fair leagues, Chief Minister Thomas he knows he will have the support
ing her four Minister was “most chance, the Chief Minister gave all took recordings of the discussions of his colleagues, fellow Minis-
definitely” a difficult decision and eleven councillors the opportunity she held home with her so that she ters, and of the public. “I’m will-
not one taken lightly. “I’ve said to have “one-to-one discussions” could listen back over the week- ing now to get my head down and
throughout that we have got a re- with her last Friday “to talk about end and make her decision ahead start working,” he said, and after
ally strong team,” she said. “We’ve whether they were even interested in of Monday’s announcement. “Over the induction and education pro-
got diverse skills and knowledge the position of Minister and indeed the weekend I had taken the time to gramme for Council is complete he
and we’ve got some really good in- which portfolio they would be look- listen to what they all had to say,” says that Council can “start mak-
novative new ideas coming through ing towards.” she explained, “and that is how the ing decisions that will hopefully
as well.” With permission from her col- team was formulated.” take the Island forward.”
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ST HELENA NEWS LIFESTYLE & CULTURE
COVID Communication and Community Concerns Restoring a historical path
“SHG will no longer release information concerning positive cases of COVID-19 detected through
testing on arrival or in home quarantine” Scouts work towards Community Service Activity Badge
Liam Yon, SAMS Liam Yon, SAMS
the Square became the first Scout
SHG’s reasoning for not confirming the question - If COVID was here,
During the last round of Home a positive case on-Island was “to would we even know about it?
Hall,” explained Gavin.
Although the path is
Quarantine on St Helena, rumours respect patient confidentiality, SHG have however reiterated that “occasionally used by members
had circulated and unconfirmed safety and wellbeing.” While this “the public can be assured that of the public,” obstructions along
reports were made that a person, is understandable, SAMS had any information of community the way, including aloe, rocks
or persons, had tested positive for not requested any details on any concern will be made available and rubble, meant it “was not in
COVID-19. individuals and had simply asked through the appropriate channels a fit state,” said Gavin. Starting
It was unknown whether this SHG to either confirm or refute when necessary to do so.” What the clearing around four months
positive result came via testing on the reports circulating in the constitutes a ‘community concern’ ago, members of the Scouts have
arrival, during the early days of community. to SHG is not clear, but some in undertaken one-hour sessions on
quarantine, or if there was even a Following numerous enquiries, the community will feel that not Tuesday afternoons “picking up
positive test result at all. SHG did eventually, and belatedly, knowing whether or not COVID-19 rubbish, clearing vegetation and
To clear up reports and get the release a statement confirming that is present on-Island, even if removing stones and rubble.”
facts, SAMS asked SHG to provide COVID-19 was not on-Island. “SHG contained in home quarantine, is a Though lead by the First
confirmation as to whether reports can confirm that there is currently concern. Jamestown Scout Group, the
of a positive case of COVID-19 on no positive cases of COVID-19 on St SHG does however continue to project did receive some welcome
St Helena were true or false. These Helena,” they said. commit to keeping St Helena safe assistance during the recent
enquiries provided no clarity, with
SHG’s response being that “SHG
While SHG are willing to confirm
when there is no COVID-19 on
during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The
safety of St Helena’s community is
T he First Jamestown Scout China Lane only being completed visit of Royal Navy vessel HMS
Protector. “Six personnel from
Group is currently working later by the Chinese. The path in
will no longer release information St Helena, they will not confirm our number one priority,” they say, HMS Protector joined us for one
towards achieving their question also has a connection
concerning positive cases of any positive cases of COVID-19 “and this is reflected throughout extended session on 12 October,
Community Service Activity with the Scouts. “The path was
COVID-19 detected through testing detected through testing on arrival all of our COVID-19 protocols and following a visit to the Scout Hall
Badge by working to clear the built by the military to connect the
on arrival or in home quarantine.” or in home quarantine. This begs procedures.” of the ship’s Commander, Tom
path from ‘Long Turning’ on Garrison at Ladder Hill with the
Ladder Hill Road to the bottom military buildings that stretched Boeckx, during their first visit
end, opposite the Barracks Square from Seales Corner to the top of in early September,” said Gavin.
the Botanical Gardens, including “The Commander is also a Scout
A turtle-y good job!
in Jamestown. “This project was
decided by myself and former Barracks Square, where one of Leader when on shore leave in the
Scout, Basil George, who also the buildings on the far side of UK.”
commands significant Island
Successful annual beach clean-up on Ascension Island historic knowledge and a keen
Liam Yon, SAMS interest in the Island’s built
heritage,” said Scout Leader,
Gavin George.
The path, currently being
restored, was originally the
only access route from Ladder
Hill to Upper Jamestown, whilst
the horse and carriage track
continued along Shy Road into
S t Helena’s sister Island, Ascension, recently held their annual lower town, with the second
half of Ladder Hill road down to
beach clean-up. On the day, the Ascension Island community came together, in
what has been reported as a positive turnout, to help clear the turtle nesting beaches of invasive
plants and litter in readiness for the next turtle season.
The conservation team were also joined by the MPA Youth Committee to film Ascension’s community
taking positive action to protect their beaches and ocean.
Boulders were also used to erect a fence in front of the rock pools on Deadman’s Beach, which will protect
the green turtles from becoming stranded in the rocks as they try to return to the sea after nesting.
It was reported that the day was a huge success and
couldn’t have been completed without the help
and assistance of all the volunteers.
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ST HELENA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS
An App-solutely great idea “Through the love of music” on the guitar. Aaliyah did a violin piece
followed by a vocal performance over a
backing track. Aisha Beard-Joshua and
National Trust Marine Conservation Team to Develop Fisheries App Ascension Island raises over £2,200 for Cancer with Music Marathon Liana also did sets on the violin. Kia did
a vocal piece over a backing track and
Liam Yon, SAMS Luke Bennett, SAMS was joined by Aisha for a duet, with
Rhiann and Jordan also doing a duet.
Adele did a vocal piece, accompanied by
Ethan on the guitar. One of the Island’s
favourites, Ali Stu & Friends, then
played some well loved rock and roll
as well as some good old country. Geita
Leo- Crowie gave a vocal performance
as did Justin Stevens - who has been
performing on Ascension for a few
years. The live performances ended
with one of Ascension’s newest bands
- 7 Degrees South.
Altogether the event raised £2,261.82,
with the cheque being handed over
to the Cancer Support & Awareness
Charity on-Island by one of the
organisers, Simon Bennett, who said
they “basically done this to raise money
for the St Helena Cancer Awareness
A Music Marathon fundraiser was doing a piano solo. Barry, Wade and
Kerry had an acoustic session with each
through the love of music.”
The organisers would like to thank
held at Two Boats Club, Ascension
Island, in aid of the St Helena Cancer of them taking turns to sing. Two Boats all of those who helped in any way to
Support & Awareness Charity on School’s Year 1 and 2 class sang a song make the event a success. A huge thank
Saturday 16 October. The Marathon called pronunciation jive and Years you goes to all who made a donation
started at 3:30pm with all the musical 4 and 5 did an all guitar performance towards this worthy cause. Special
performances finishing at around half led by their teacher Andrew Haycock, mention to all the talented participants
past midnight, following which the followed by a sing-along with Andrew that made the day possible.
night continued with music by DJS.
A raffle was held in between
performances, organised by Simon,
T he Marine Conservation Team added Beth. customers and the community. “We
Kimberly and Casey. Catherine Leo also
held a mini cocktail bar, while fruit and
of the St Helena National Trust The vision of the App is to have been trying to digitise as much vegetable hampers were made to help
are looking to develop an App, develop “better dissemination of of our outputs as possible to future raise funds.
which will be made available for why such measures are in place proof them,” said Beth. “In 2019/20 The performances went as follows:
free, via both the Google Play Store and why adherence will ensure we launched our free Planetari Michaela Meth opened the day with a
and the App Store, to aid the Trust sustainability, better community marine video game for kids, and vocal performance and continued her
buy-in to management measures soon we will be launching a video on set with the ukulele, with Georgia Meth
with fisheries conservation, data
collection, and dissemination of and better collection of local the code of conduct for swimming
information.
“Through extensive discussions
recreational fisheries data,” said
Beth. “We also hope to enable
with Whale Sharks, as well as our
automated bespoke Whale shark ID
Sixty years commemorated The next stamp, costing £1.10, is of
a British Pathé photograph showing
with stakeholders it became ‘push’ notifications to be sent app for St Helena.” Alongside all of Tristan release new stamps for 60th anniversary of volcanic eruption Tristan Islanders Sophie Green and
Edith Repetto on the deck of the
apparent that dissemination of to users, to update users on any these, the Trust have also worked Liam Yon, SAMS
rules and regulations, pertaining changes to minimum landing size with partners to feature St Helena RMS Stirling Castle as it arrives in
for fish, closed areas and seasons in the Blue Marine Foundation ‘The England. Southampton on 3 November 1961.
to fisheries, was perhaps not as The fourth and final £1.80 stamp is of
etc.” Sea We Breathe’ interactive online The 45p stamp depicts a photograph
efficient or stakeholder friendly as by Geoffrey Dominy, captain of the the Rogers family arriving at Pendell
it could be,” said Head of Marine To aid with the development of virtual experience. Frances Repetto, which shows evacuees Camp, Surrey, on 3 November 1961.
Conservation, Beth Taylor. This the App, the National Trust are Because “buy-in is key” the Trust being carefully offloaded from aboard The volcanic eruption on Tristan da
is when the idea of creating an inviting suitably experienced local have also “been liaising with CASH the Frances Repetto to a waiting Tristan Cunha in October 1961 was a defining
App came about, to allow two way web platform and mobile phone to deliver some bespoke outreach longboat off Nightingale Island on 11 event in the Island’s history, because
communication with stakeholders, App developers to submit tenders and possible work experience October 1961, prior to being transferred the entire community was forced to
including the community, straight for ‘Developing a bespoke Fisheries opportunities for PAS students, who to the Dutch liner Tjisadane. evacuate their Island. It was assumed
to their personal devices like smart Conservation & Outreach App for could shadow the successful bidder The 60p stamp is a second when RMS Stirling Castle docked in
phones and tablets. “We have also Android and Apple smart phones’. for the App,” said Beth, who added photograph taken by Geoffrey Dominy Southampton, 3 November 1961, that
liaised with Kelly Jonas and Jason With the launch of SHG’s Digital that, while in the development on 10 October 1961, which shows the Tristan da Cunha would be abandoned
volcanic cone above the Tristan village as a home for the Islanders, and that
Sparks of the Marine Enforcement
Section, to ensure that our output
Strategy, and the imminent Fibre
Optic Cable connection, the Trust
stage, “we would love feedback
from the community on what they T ristan Da Cunha have released, emitting sulphurous smoke behind their future lay in the UK. Thankfully
though, many Islanders returned to
on 3 November, four new stamps a grass-covered mound which arose
is collaborative and fulfils any are taking the lead with regards would like to see featured in this commemorating the 60th anniversary the previous day. Superimposed on Tristan and restored and developed the
aspirations they might have for to organisations tapping into the App too.” of Tristan’s 1961 volcanic eruptions the photograph is an image of the settlement that remains thriving and
better community engagement,” digital market to engage with and the evacuation of the population to Tristania, captained by Morris Scott. strong to this day.
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NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
CHARITY COMMISSIONER
Reference: CS-1547-SHG
Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being sought for the position
of Commissioner of the Charity Commission of St Helena.
The functions of the Charity Commission are set out in the
Charities Ordinance, 2005 which can be found at: https://www.
sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Charities-
Ordinance-Updated-100720.pdf.
Some of the functions include encouraging and facilitating
better management of charitable organisations, and ensuring
compliance with legal obligations, investigating mismanagement
and misconduct of operations where required.
The vacancy also presents an opportunity to inject new energy
and reform to the role with a view to reinvigorating the charity
sector and further making it a part of the social fabric of the
Island and a stage for future development.
The appointment term is for a period of three years.
Remuneration details can be obtained from Information &
Research Support Officer, Linda Benjamin, at the Castle on tel:
22470 or via email: linda.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh.
The EOI form to register an interest in serving as a Commissioner
can be downloaded from the St Helena Government (SHG)
website at https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-
information/ (scroll down to the Expressions of Interest/Forms
section) or alternatively, the form can be obtained from the
Information & Research Support Officer via the contact details
above.
Completed forms should be returned to the Information &
Research Support Officer by Friday, 12 November 2021.
SHG
2 November 2021
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SAMS RADIO 1 SCHEDULE NOTICE BOARD
SAMS Radio 1
102.7 (Jamestown) • 90.5 (High Knoll) • 105.1 (Sunberry) • 105.3 (Blue Hill)
INVITATION TO TENDER
Streaming live via www.sams.sh/
R2 SIDE PATH - ROAD SURFACING
Reference: CS-1547-SHG
7am-10am Sunrise Bringing you the St Helena Government has issued an
FRI. Oct 22
1pm-4pm: Luke Bennentt
Invitation to Tender for the R2 Side Path -
8-8:30pm: Comedy (The Goon Show) BBC World Road Surfacing.
Full documentation and the specifications
can be found on the Saint Helena Government
Service e-procurement system which can be accessed
via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sainthelena
9am-12 noon: Saturday Show with Hannah Braff
following registration on the system.
SAT. Oct 23
1pm : Liz and Zac’s Mixed bag 100.7 (Briars) User guides are available via the ‘Supplier
88.1 (High Knoll) Information’ tab to assist prospective
6-7pm: Sounds of the 80’s with John Turner
suppliers registering on the e-Procurement
8-9:30pm: Comedy repeats 102.7 (Blue Hill) system.
Any questions in the interim should be
addressed to the Procurement Office for the
attention of Nicola Young, Deputy Head of
Sponsored by:
SUN. Oct 24
8am-1pm: Sunday Show with Luke Bennett
Procurement:
E-mail: nicola.young@sainthelena.gov.sh
1pm - Announcement of Ministers The deadline for submissions is 12.00 GMT
on Friday, 19 November 2021.
7pm: Gospel hour
SHG
11 October 2021
Featured
MON. Oct 25
9am Luke Bennett
12:30-2:30pm: 1548 with Cyril (Ferdie) Gunnell
this week BAPTIST CHURCH
PUBLIC
Sunday Services
8-8:30pm: Comedy
7th November ANNOUNCEMENT
Sandy Bay Chapel 08.45 am
The 1st Head O’Wain Chapel 10.45 am TREES AND SHRUBS OVERHANGING THE HIGHWAY
Ministerial Jamestown Chapel 6.00 pm
TUE. Oct 26
5-7pm: Modern Country Chart with Donna Crowie Council Trees and shrubs overhanging Island roads
has been Sunday school is available at all our chapel
formed with can look unsightly and, if the overgrowth is not
Chief Minister services, parents with children welcome. managed, can be a hazard to traffic.
7:30-8:30pm: Sounds of the 80’s with John Turner
Julie Thomas The Roads Section has a programme in place
announcing her four misters to help to clear vegetation overhanging the road sides.
lead the Island forward. Bible Studies However, it is the responsibility of the landowner
Tuesday to clear the vegetation when it is growing on
The officisl announcement plus
8-11am: Sunrise with Donna Crowie
a word from each Minister will be 9th November private property.
WED. Oct 27
12:30-2:30pm: Pop goes Classical with Cyril repeated this Sunday Baptist School Room 7.00 pm The Roads Section is grateful to property owners
(Ferdie) Gunnell Thursday who ensure that their trees and shrubs do not
Stay tuned to SAMS Radio 1. 11th November overgrow the highway, and asks that all residents
4-7pm: Afternoon Drive with Luke Bennett Sandy Bay Chapel 5.30 pm and landowners continue to ensure at all times
Vincent & Vilma’s 7.30 pm that trees and shrubs, including flax, do not cause
8-8:30pm: Comedy
Local news and notices: a nuisance by overhanging the roads. This will
7am, 10am, noon, 2pm, 5pm, 7pm, 10pm free up time for the Road Section’s core business
Kids Adventure Club:
THU. Oct 28
7-10am: Sunrise with Luke Bennett & liam of maintaining the Island’s road network.
Every Saturday The Roads Section would like to thank the public
Baptist School Room 3.00 pm to 4.30 pm in advance for their co-operation.
(5 years old and above).
5-7pm: UK Chart Show with Donna Crowie
SHG
ALL ARE WELCOME 27 October 2021
For further information contact:
Tel No 22388 or 24644 http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh
Reach us on 22727 or at news@sams.sh
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NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD
The winners of the October scout
jackpot draw were as follows:
1st Prize – £100 – Crystal Maggot –
Tel: 24895 – Ticket No. 186
2nd prize – £50 –– Pat Essex – Tel
22694 - Ticket No. 307
3rd prize – £25 – Cynthia Isaac –
Barracks Square - Ticket No. 179
4th prize – £25 – Rodney Duncan –
Sapper way – Ticket No. 560
The November draw will take place
on 26 November.
INVITATION TO TENDER
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE
ROAD AND PARKING SPACES CLOSURE
The Highways Authority has given
approval for the road from The Cenotaph
to Donny’s Place at the Seafront, and five
parking spaces in front of the Court House,
Jamestown, to be closed on the morning of
Sunday, 14 November 2021, in order for the
Remembrance Sunday Service to take place.
The road and area surrounding the
Cenotaph as well as the parking spaces in
front of the Court House will be closed from
3am on Sunday, 14 November, until the
ceremony has been concluded.
Appropriate signs will be in place and
the public is thanked in advance for their
cooperation.
SHG
1 November 2021
http://www.sainthelena.gov.sh
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NOTICE BOARD NOTICE BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
CHAIRPERSON OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
The Governor’s Office invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the position of Chairperson of the Public
Accounts Committee (PAC).
St Helena has now moved to a new Ministerial Government. Whilst Council Committees no longer exist,
the PAC continues as an important body tasked by the Constitution of St Helena, Ascension & Tristan da
Cunha to examine and report to Legislative Council on the Government’s audited annual statement of
accounts, management letters and reports. The PAC acts independently and is not subject to the direction
or control of the Governor, the Executive Council or any other person or authority.
The remuneration for this position is £2,250 per annum, paid quarterly in arrears. A mileage allowance of
65p per mile will be paid for use of personal vehicles in connection with attending meetings or carrying
out any work on behalf of the PAC. In addition, a monthly payment of £13.31, (equivalent to the current
cost of a ‘lite’ broadband package) provided by Sure South Atlantic Ltd, will be paid as a contribution
towards internet costs incurred in connection with the role.
If you are interested in becoming the first Chairperson of the PAC under the new Ministerial Government
please contact Information & Research Support Officer, Linda Benjamin, at the Castle on tel: 22470 or
via email: linda.benjamin@sainthelena.gov.sh for the relevant EOI form, which is also available on the St
Helena Government website at: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/public-information/.
It is important that the role is filled promptly, therefore completed EOIs should be submitted to the
Manager of the Governor’s Office, Kerry Lane, via email: Kerry.Lane@fcdo.gov.uk by no later than
Friday, 12 November 2021.
Shortlisted persons will be invited to a discussion with the Governor and the Chief Auditor. The successful
applicant will be appointed subject to the production of a satisfactory police vetting certificate.
Governor’s Office, St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
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SPORTS ARENA
2021 OPEN CHAMPIONS
Contributed, SHGC
ISHGC
n beautiful and dry weather conditions the final round of the
Open 2021 got under-way on Saturday 30th October 2021.
of the club Mrs Daphne Francis who was assisted by Hon Chris-
tine Scipio. The committee of management wishes to thank Mrs
The fairways were well maintained thanks to our new green- Daphne Francis for agreeing to come and hand over the prizes
skeeper and Course Manager, and the greens were super-fast. to the winners, the players for taking part in the event and all
First to tee off from 09:00 am was C flight followed by B flight. family and friends who joined us for the final presenta-tion. We
Added into the mix was our two lady golfers. As the sun got look forward to having you all again in the near future.
overhead at 12:00 the A flight was ready to tee off followed by There was no club organized competition on Sunday 31stdue to
the qualifiers. Scores from the first nine holes of the morning lack of quorum. To usher us into the new month of November
groups had started trickling in. It was show time. By 5:30pm all on Sunday 7th will be 18-hole stableford Turkey and Ham com-
the scores were in. Below is a summary of the results. The two- petition. Tee off at 12:00. Registration closes on Saturday 6th at
ball pool was shared between Mr Lyn Leo and Mr Nick Stevens. 3pm. For more informa-tion and photos of our events check out
Congratulations to the ultimate gents Winner Mr Scott Crowie our Facebook page @shgc.org.sh
who got to lift the trophy for the 13th time, the ladies Winner Happy swinging…
Christine Scipio and the winners of the flights. Well-done! The Contributed by: SHGC
prizes were presented by our chief guest and honorary memberYou can also read
