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Vol. 3, Issue 13 - Price: £1 Th ursday 19 June 2014“serving St Helena and her community worldwide”

SENTINELTHE South Atlantic Media Services, Ltd.

Feel theRush!

Argos to develop Tourist Lodges at High Hill

SENTINEL EXCLUSIVE

4 Page Special report and photos from Gravity Rush 2014.

Page 13-16

Inset: Argos’ Finance & Development Manager, James Ragg

Artist’s interpretation of designs for High Hill

development area

NEW HOTEL INVESTORS

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ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD

Cattle AssistantWithin the pasture land at Woody Ridge, Levelwood

For further information, please contact Arthur Williams, Livestock Manger

on telephone number 24461or via email address: solomons.livestock@helanta.co.sh

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc has a Vacancy for a

Application forms may be collected from Solomons Reception Desk, in the

Main Office Building, Jamestownand should be completed and returned to the

Human Resources Manager, Solomons Office, Jamestown, by 27 June 2014

Solomons offer an attractive benefits package which includes, free home-to-duty transport, a Pension Scheme, Annual, Sick, Maternity

and Paternity Leave, Training & Further Education Incentives, Discount on Purchases and much more

Job Purpose:

To assist with the duties involved in the cattle operations for the production of beef by agreed

measures of standard delegated by the Supervisor or Charge-hand.

Salary will start at £5,368 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Web: www.solomons-sthelena.com

Duties will include:

• To undertake maintenance and repairs

• To assist with routine treatments and sick animals during outside of normal working hours

• To cut thorn and other fodder crops for feeding cattle

• To clear land both manually and chemically

• To carry out general cleaning

• To check the health of each animal each day and report sickness to farm management

• To ensure health and safety requirements are met

Special Conditions:

Out of hours work as and when required

Jodie and the Giant Pumpkin That’s a lot of fritters!Sharon Henry, SAMS

The recent mix of sun and rain has provided perfect conditions to nurture the growth of a large pumpkin in the home garden of Julie, George and Jodie Thomas of Sea View. The giant vegetable weighs a whopping 81 lb (5.11 stone/36.7kg) and has a diam-eter of approximately 50cm. “It amazed us to see how it grew,” said Julie.The giant took 14 weeks in the family pumpkin patch to cultivate to full size from regular imported seeds, bought in a packet. The “cheese skin” pumpkin usually takes a grey colour but the monster is a bright, autumnal orange.So is the giant pumpkin destined to be made into vast batches of pumpkin fritters on the Thomas’ dinner table? “No” said Julie, it is intended for sale, and once cut will yield a good number of portions.Shame it’s not Halloween - it would make the perfect Jack O Lantern!

7 year old Jodie with the monster that grew in her pumpkin patch

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Bundle of JoyAnne Clarke, SAMSFirst time parents, Sarah Hudson and Anthony Constantine of Alarm Forest, welcomed their gorgeous baby boy, Scott Theo Constantine to the world on Wednesday 4 June. Scott weighed 6lb 2oz and “is contented during the day,” said Mummy, “although he does give us the run-a-round during the night.” Both parents are overwhelmed with the arrival of Scott, “he fi ll’s that place,” said Daddy, “someone wonderful to focus on.” Both par-ents would like to thank; Dr He-lene; Midwife, Rosie Mittens; Staff nurse, Tracy Bowers and all other staff that assisted in the safe delivery of Scott. A special thank you to Mum De-siree for all the help and sup-port throughout.

Digital MoneyBOSH to Launch Online Banking Facility

Thursday last week the Bank of St Helena (BOSH) announced that, from 1 July, an ‘online banking’ service would be offered to customers on the island. The services that BOSH will offer, will allow customers to take control of their accounts and view balances, make transfers and download statements. Businesses will have added features like multiple users with verifi cation and authori-sations. BOSH, IT Manager, Kim Francis, mentioned that the site would be user friendly but still keeping security as a prime focus. When activating a new account Kim said, “For a personal customer there is a three step log in. The bank generates a ran-dom eight digit customer ID, you are given an activation code and from there the customer is required to set their own password and security codes.” Business customers will have an addi-tional step in the log in process. The Bank has been working on providing ‘on

Richard Wallis, SAMS

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Cleaning Peas to 5 Star Standards2onMain Trainees Share their Hospitality Exposure Experience

The hospitality team recently returned from ‘a trip of the lifetime’; the Exposure Visit to South Africa sponsored by Enterprise St Hele-na to gain exposure and to experience interna-tional standards in food and accommodation.Three 2onMain trainees were on the team and they spent a week in the kitchens of the 5-star Cape Grace Hotel and Restaurant on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Budding chef, Be-van Youde, said the Cape Grace experience was an eye-opener for him. “I was on the veg and also the meat and fi sh section, making risot-tos, spring rolls and samosas. I learnt how to clean squid (that sucked), prawns and cook king-klip and how to make fi sh and beef stocks. It was all round,

learning new stuff.”Kimberley Thomas worked in the pastry sec-tion, and said of the whole experience, “I en-joy everything, it showed what I wanted to do after I fi nish my NVQ and that is open my own business.”Marissa Thomas worked in the larder of the main kitchen preparing starters and afternoon teas. “It was great to see how a 5 star kitchen works. From the simplest thing like a pea; how it could be a 5 star standard. I had to clean and take the skin off it to make it 5 star quality!”Adding to the exposure they visited an in-fl ight catering organization as well as the test kitchen of Uni-lever.

Sharon Henry, SAMS

2onMain Trainees (L-R) Kimberly, Marissa and Bevan

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SENTINELCOMMENT

SAMS Contact Details Telephone: 22727 email: news@sams.sh website: www.sams.sh

Richard Wallis, SAMS

I like a good moan just as much as the next person. I did get to wondering this week, when does moaning become comfortable and self indulgent. Seems to me that there is a trap with moaning, the more you do it the easier you fi nd to keep doing it. Can moaning eventually be counterproduc-tive? Will we get to the stage where we are just fl apping our gums because we can, not actually because we feel strongly about the subject? Contractors, outside New Porteous House, sparked this train of thought when they men-tioned that they had been getting it in the ear when doing the pavement works in James-town. I’m sure that no one will disagree when I say that the pavements are dilapidat-ed and the work to make them better was a long time coming. Regardless of if the work fi ts into your view of what it should be, venting you anger against the contractor may make you feel self validated but does it help, aid or in any way enhance the speed of the job ahead. A positive outlook I believe is essential to ensuring that you maximise the rewards in life. When opportunity knocks grab it. One opportunity that 15 grabbed at the weekend was Gravity Rush. I don’t think I have had as much fun since I was a small child, the fear and anticipation when preparing at the start line was electric. I think that all the competitors and spectators had a fantastic time, even if the weather did not stand up to the high standards set by the racers. I could feel the years rolling away as our little kart picked up speed, and for that I will always remember the day. SHAPE, who al-ready do so much for the needy in St Hel-ena, have come up with a perfect event that brings together; the old and the young; the able-bodied and the less able-bodied in what I hope will be a long and fearlessly fought competition. With that in mind I would like to thank SHAPE for the wonderful Gravity Rush event.

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Weekly WeatherWinter is creeping in and slowly weakening the power and heat of the sun. Bring out those jumpers! Here are the weather data reading from the Met Station at Bottom Woods for the past week.Min temp , 14.0 C Total sunshine, 38.9 hoursMax temp, 20.5 C Total rainfall, 35.6mmMean temp, 17.1 C Mean w/speed, 14.3 knots

Richard Wallis, SAMSArgos to develop Tourist Lodges at High Hill

Argos have announced exclusively to The Sentinel plans to build 20 South African

Finance and Development Manager for Argos, James Ragg has been on the island working on a feasibility study and meeting stake hold-ers. James said, “The study was triggered by our successful weekend marlin fi shing trips on the Argonaught. We had encouraged our crew to go out and have fun and they encountered blue marlin in far greater numbers than we had

NEW HOTEL INVESTORS

A typical interior that guests might expect to fi nd at High Hill

wood cabin lodges at the base of High Hill, in the Blue Hill district. Work is hoped to begin after October 2014 if fi nal agreements can be reached with SHG.

anticipated.”“Big game fi shermen will come here, no matter what the air access arrangements are. Which allows us to make a decision, on this, before air access has been fi nalised. That’s the crucial difference between this proposal and those that have been considered by others.” James spoke more about the expected clien-tele, “They are a mixture; big game fi shermen are fanatics. They are likely to be very wealthy individuals, who will pre-position their own boats here and then come in, possibly using their own aircraft.” The accommodation with its range of modern facilities is also expected to appeal to others, including business people. The development will be serviced by a central club house, restaurant, bar, swimming pool and kitchen. All the 10mx8m lodges will be proofed against white ant.

Drawing and pictures supplied by Argos

Typical interior view

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LETTERS/ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARDwww.sams.shTHE SENTINEL Th ursday 19 June 2014

Dear Editor

May we through The Sentinel express our dis-appointment to the recent announcement made from St FM Community Radio in respect of our family members in the United Kingdom, undergoing court proceedings.We understand that no one is above the law. When this case fi rst went to court, St FM con-tinued to give full coverage of the case, since then many other court cases have taken place in the UK, Ascension Island, Falkland Islands and here on the Island, where Saints were in-volved and in some cases little or no coverage was given by Mr Olsson. It is ok to air other people’s dirty laundry in public when you have so much of your own hidden. Do we recall Mr Olsson at some time was a Lay Advocate or for some other reason no longer holds that po-sition!!!! Maybe that could have been a good news item, when we think of what is good for the Goose is good for the Gander.No one can understand the mental stress we have gone through as a family in respect of this case, including the loss of our loving fa-ther, brother, son, cousin and nephew, and for Mr Olsson to continue to broadcast the case to promote his news reporting, following our family’s request to wait for the fi nal deci-sion of the court.Maybe Mr Olsson uses St FM Community Radio as a stand to blow other people’s trum-pets and keep his own trumpet in his own BIG BOX.

Sincerely,Julie Benjamin and the family,Ropery Field

Correction and Apology In The Sentinel last week there were errors in the “Environment Data & GIS Manager” article. The name stated in the article and against the picture should have been Samantha Cherrett. Our sincere apologies to Mrs Cherrett.

HOME WANTED TO BUYBrit retiring to St. Helena permanently is looking to buy:

2-bedroom home in Jamestown or close by.Also, land suitable for building, for my brother.Phone: 22594 or email: paul@laserserver.net

I am in Jamestown ready to view your property.

Invitation to TenderInfrastructure works for 18 homes at Half Tree HollowThe Saint Helena Government wishes to invite suitably experienced contractors

to submit a Tender for the construction of the infrastructure for the fi rst 18 homes at the Half Tree Hollow Comprehensive Development Area.

A copy of the Tender Pack / Specifi cations can be obtained from;Mr David Woosey

Corporate Procurement ExecutiveProcurement Services

The CastleJamestownSt Helena

Tel: + 290 22266Email: cp.advisor@sainthelena.gov.sh

The closing date by which completed Tenders are to be submitted is no later than Thursday 17th July 2014 at 12.00. Interested parties should note

that this opportunity is not being advertised overseas

Young Saints attend Queen’s Garden Party 2014

Every Summer Her Majesty the Queen hosts around three garden parties at Buckingham Palace. Over the years, several St Helenians have been invited and this year saw the atten-dance of St Helenian teachers, Stacey Thomas and Laura Lawrence; along with their partners Matthew Benjamin and Barry Stroud. The St Helena Government Representative, Mrs Ke-dell Worboys MBE, also attended. They were among the 8,000 guests at the garden party on the 10 June. The Saints all had a catch-up, whilst eating complimentary ice-cream in the glorious sunshine in the gardens of Bucking-ham Palace. The prestigious afternoon tea par-ty was also attended by the Queen’s husband, Prince Phillip, who coincidently was celebrat-ing his 93rd birthday. As well as being royally star-struck by Her Majesty, guests were also in the company of Kate, the Duchess of Cam-bridge, Andrew, the Duke of York, Princess Eugenie of York, the Princess Royal Anne, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent.

Refreshments were served in the garden tents, which comprised of sandwiches, which in-cluded the infamous cucumber, as well as nu-merous types of delicate cakes and fruit tarts. Everyone wore smart attire; military guests wore uniforms and some people chose to wear their national dress.

Commenting on the afternoon, Stacey said the highlight was having a front row view of the Queen and Kate, whilst everyone mingled and had their tea. It was surreal being so close to royalty and we often had to say aloud that “we are having tea at Buckingham Palace.” An ex-perience to remember and treasure.

Laura Lawrence

Saints at the party (L-R) Matthew, Stacey, Laura and Barry

Picture supplied by Laura

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OPINION/NOTICE BOARDwww.sams.sh Th ursday 19 June 2014 THE SENTINEL

Poker An occasional questioning prod at the political firegrate By Stuart Moors

Division of responsibility It’s pretty well known that there is a shortage of rental accommodation on the island, even now before we get to the point of enjoying the benefi ts of a tourism-driven economy. I do not believe that anyone would suggest any mea-sure to coerce owners of empty houses to put them on the market, but SHG got very close by introducing accelerating reconnection charges for utilities (making reconnection charges increasingly more expensive so that owners fi nd it fi nancially unattractive to disconnect). This was a clear abuse of the power that the Government have, but now that Connect Saint Helena are pulling the same trick, perhaps this is a circumstance for the regulator to consider.I know that we cannot spirit up new accom-modation, and even if a few house owners do offer their empty homes to tenants, those whose job it is to look for rented accommoda-tion for contracted personnel (and this is still mainly SHG) are going to fi nd it diffi cult. This used to be a service provided by Human Re-sources, but they now claim that they do not have the money or the people to provide this service any longer – so what do they do? They

leave the directorates/departments to fend for themselves. What? Does SHG think that by splitting up the task of fi nding rented accommodation for their TC personnel they will be more successful in fi nd-ing places? (There are no more places to fi nd, just because there are more people looking). Do the directorates have spare human resource to devote to the task anyway?The effect of this division of responsibility is threefold:• Overall, it is bound to be more expensive (there are more people doing the same job)• Departments/Directorates are competing for rental houses, so there will be less cooperation – do you think that one directorate will let on to another that a house will be becoming avail-able shortly? Of course not. • This in-house competition will drive up rent-al prices up to the limit covered by DfID, so that others outside SHG will fi nd it even more diffi cult to fi nd a place to rent, and may not be able to afford one anyway.If SHG have no resource to devote to a cen-tralised function, why did they not grasp the

opportunity of divesting the task to the private sector. I am certain that a centralised Contracts Manager, which must already exist, would have no diffi culty in managing one more con-tract, and all directorates would have a reliable service. (Or have SHG also split up the task of Contract Management to the directorates?)Apart from the fact that originally the intro-duction of the Customer Service Centre was the fi rst step to a fully-fl edged One-Stop-Shop as proposed by the Public Sector Modernisa-tion Programme, but has never got past that fi rst step, the idea of centralising the collec-tion of cash has been a pretty good success. So why should the idea of splitting up a central-ised service be allowed out of the brainstorm-ing room? Whose idea was this anyway? SHG wouldn’t consider splitting up the IT services if the IT Section began to suffer resource dif-fi culties, would they? expecting the director-ates to fend for themselves? This is not what I think of as Modernisation. What is the opposite of modernisation, any-way? Tellingly, there is no antonym in the English language!

HM QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS 2014I am pleased to announce the award of an MBE to Mr George Frederick Thomas JP, in recognition of his services to the judicial sector on Ascension Island.

George, affectionately known as ‘Dover’, has served the community of Ascension Island as a Magistrate since July 1988. George has made a positive contribution to the governance of Ascension Island during that 25-year period. Delivering justice in such a small community requires a high degree of responsibility and civic-mindedness that George has demonstrated throughout the time he has served as a Magistrate, which has been on a purely voluntary basis.

I am further pleased to announce the award of a BEM to Stedson Graham Francis for his contribution to the community of St Helena. Sted-son was a voluntary producer for Radio St Helena for some 43 years until its closure in December 2012, providing much welcome entertain-ment to the community. Stedson has also served as Chairman of the Blue Hill Community Centre Association for 25 years, one of the few community centres which have continued to function continuously during that period of time. Stedson’s contribution to the community has also included taking on various roles in a number of associations concerned with farming activities since 1984, such as the Beekeepers’ As-sociation, Farmers’ Association, St Helena Growers Cooperative Society and the Man & Horse and Blue Hill Cattle Syndicates. Stedson also served as a Member of the St Helena Legislative Council for a period of 12 years from 2001- 2013, during which time he served on Execu-tive Council for four years.

I am sure you will join me in congratulating both George and Stedson on these well deserved recognitions.

Sean G P BurnsActing Governor13 June 2014

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NOTICE BOARDwww.sams.shTHE SENTINEL Th ursday 19 June 2014

Essen al Skill requirement: Excellent wri en and verbal communica on skills Experience in a customer service role Computer Literate Have a flare for all aspects of Marke ng and Sales Cash handling A technical flare in order to collaborate with service delivery personnel would be advanta-geous

Retail Marke ng and Customer Services Assistant Sure SA Ltd is seeking to recruit a highly mo vated, dynamic professional to work at the fore-front of the Retail, Marke ng and Customer Services Department.

For further informa on regarding the responsibili es of the post may be discussed with Anne Dillon, Retail Marke ng and Customer Services Manager on T: +290 22004 or E:Manager-Customer.Services@sure.co.sh. An applica on form and copy of the job descrip on may be ob-tained from Shara Robinson, Human Resources and Administra on Manager at Bishops Rooms on Tel no: +290 22800 or email: HR-Admin.Manager@sure.co.sh

Applica ons should be submi ed to Human Resources and Administra on Manager, Sure South Atlan c Limited, Bishops Rooms, Jamestown by 4pm on Tuesday 20 June 2014.

Sure offers an a rac ve salary and benefits package

Personal Quali es Candidate must be:

proac ve and can work flexible hours when required able to deal professionally and confidently with internal and external customers approachable coupled with good interpersonal skills efficient and able to mul task in a busy environment competent in demonstra ng and explaining products and services to customers able to undertake addi onal roles/challenges when needed capable of working under pressure and mee ng deadlines

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WORLD & ST HELENA SNIPPETSwww.sams.sh Th ursday 19 June 2014 THE SENTINEL

WORLDNEWS

SNIPPETSChina signs £14bn trade deals with UK amid Premier’s visitChina says it wants to back major UK infra-structure projects and has signed £14bn in trade deals.The news comes on the fi rst full day of a visit by its leader. The BBC stated that it un-derstood the projects the state-owned China Development Bank (CDB) wants to invest in include High Speed 2 and the next genera-tion of nuclear power stations. Another deal is expected between BP and China National Offshore Oil Corporation worth about $20bn (£11.8bn). That will run over 20 years.CDB has signed a memorandum of under-standing with TheCityUK. The agreement will encourage CDB lending in the UK as well as trading in China’s cur-rency, the renminbi, which will open up trade opportunities in China to British businesses.The memorandum is part of the announce-ments made by David Cameron and Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday afternoon on closer Sino-UK commercial relations.Apple agrees to settle e-book price-fi xing disputeApple has agreed an out-of-court settle-ment in a case in which it was being sued by consumers who overpaid for e-books due to price-fi xing between the tech giant and publishers.A court document fi led in New York says a “binding agreement” has been reached.The amount of compensation offered by Apple is not revealed, but the litigants were thought to have been seeking up to $840m (£495m). Apple has consistently denied any wrongdoing over e-book pricing.The impending trial, in which 33 US states and territories were seeking reparations from Apple on behalf of their citizens, was linked to a separate ruling last year, where a judge said Apple had violated anti-trust laws by striking deals to enable them to charge a higher price for some e-books in its online store.Georgia carries out fi rst US execution since botched attemptThe US state of Georgia has carried out the fi rst execution in the US since a botched le-thal injection in Oklahoma in April. Marcus Wellons, who raped and killed a 15-year-old in 1989, died by injection of a single drug late on Tuesday.Shortly afterwards John Winfi eld was ex-ecuted in Missouri for two killings.The men were among three set to die within 24 hours, after nine executions were stayed since one in Oklahoma went wrong seven weeks ago.

XXXX Marks the SpotSainttrading Containers held back by South African Customs

Both Sainttrading containers that should have arrived on St Helena this week are stuck in Cape Town, removed from the RMS St Helena by South African Customs just before the vessel sailed for St Helena.Michael Stevens, owner of the procurement and shipping company, Sainttrading, confi rmed to his customers that SA Customs took both containers away to be unpacked and inspected. “They have not given any indications as to why they need to unload and inspect them, but under international law they are entitled to do so,” said Michael.Andrew Weir Shipping, (AWS) who operate the RMS St Helena, believes the XXXX pre-fi x on the container numbers raised suspicion with the SA offi cials. Despite assurances from AWS that the contents were all legal and legitimate, SA Customs insisted on checking for themselves to ensure “South Africa is not being used as a gate-way,” for illegal shipments.Sainttrading who purchased and shipped the goods, have given guarantees that nothing illegal will be found by SA Customs in their contain-

ers. It has been revealed the cost of transporta-tion in Cape Town to and from a SA Customs bonded warehouse, and of unloading and re-packing these two containers will have to be borne by Sainttrading.AWS have appointed a surveyor to be present during the inspection.Captain Andrew Greentree onboard the RMS St Helena, confi rmed to The Sentinel, both containers in question were both marked with the prefi x XXXX and then the seven digit number. “All containers are marked with a four letter prefi x followed by a seven digit number, this is the international standard. In most cases the four letters represent the com-pany the containers are owned by. For exam-ple AWSU - Andrew Weir Shipping Unit.”Normally the procedure for clearing a con-tainer in transit through a country, such as SA, is handled by a freight forwarding/clearing agent. This is usually just a paper exercise.“I have never known this to happen in my time onboard,” said Captain Greentree. “But then I have never seen a container marked in that way either.”Sainttrading’s two containers should now ar-rive at St Helena on the 7 July.

The Health & Social Services Directorate wish to extend grateful thanks to Mr & Mrs Ian & Elsie Hughs for their very kind donation of two Treadmills to the health services. These donated pieces of equipment are a much welcome addition and are already benefi ting pa-tients. One is being used in the Physiotherapy Department to aid and promote recovery in patients/clients via identifi ed therapeutic programs and the second machine is being used in the General Hospital primarily for working with patients with cardiac conditions. The generosity of the donors is very much appreciated.

Sharon Henry, SAMS

Containers being positioned at the Wharf

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ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD

VACANCIES FOR MECHANICSApplications are invited from suitably qualifi ed persons to fi ll the posts of a Mechanic

in the Transport Section of the Environment & Natural Resources Directorate.

The successful applicants will be part of a team maintaining a fl eet of vehicles and heavy plant equipment to meet the demands of the government of St. Helena.

The main duties of the post include:• Ensure that vehicles and heavy plant equipment are maintained in a safe operational condition;

• Carry out vehicle inspections and diagnostic problem solving; • Carrying out advanced maintenance and repairs to the government fl eet of vehicles and

heavy plant equipment, i.e. dismantling and reassembling engines and transmissions; • Ensure that government fl eet of vehicles and heavy plant equipment areinspected and prepared

for annual MOT’s and where necessary, remedy any faults appropriately; • Demonstrate good communication skills to be able to work as a team and with senior staff members.

Applicants should ideally have a Motor Mechanics certifi cate (or equivalent qualifi cation) plus at least 3 years practical experience and a valid driving licence.

Salary for the post is at Grade B4 commencing at £7,523 per annum.

For further details on the duties of the post or an informal chat, please contact the Garage Manager, Robert Augustus on telephone No. 23065.

Application forms are available from the Administration Section at Essex House and should be completed and submitted to Miss Karen Thomas, Essex House e-mail karen-thomas@enrd.gov.sh by no later than 4pm, Thursday 3rd July 2014.

Mr Nicholas GeorgeSenior Transport Manager 17th June 2014

Don’t Forget to Open it Up in 2193A gift to the people of the future

A Commemorative Plaque, as witness to the burying of a Time Capsule at the sea-front, can be seen in the Museum of St Hel-ena. It reads: Don’t forget to open it up! On

St Helena Day 1993, 68 people sealed some of their personal history in a time capsule in-terred near the Cenotaph. In 2193, the time capsule will be opened to give the people of the future a gift from the past.

On 28 June 2014, a Commemorative Stone Ceremony will be held at Prosperous Bay Plain, witnessing the burying of another Time Capsule at the Airport Terminal Building.

Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS

Photo: Trudi Constantine

Governor Hoole contributing to the Time Capsule buried in 1993

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ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARD

SAMSRADIO 1

102.7MHz, 90.5MHz, 105.1MHz, 105.3MHzAlso Live Streaming via www.sams.shCONTACT THE SHOWTo reach the Radio 1 team, call 22727, or email: news@sams.sh. You can also contact us via our Facebook page - just visit the SAMS website, www.sams.sh, click the Facebook link at the top right of every page.

St Helena News: Monday to Fridays at7am, 10am, 12noon, 5pm, 7pm & 10pmalso at 3am & 5am Tuesday to Saturday.Saturday news: 8am & 12noonMonday to Friday

SUNRISE 7 to 10amLive music, entertainment, discussion, interviews and trivia. includes: 7am: St Helena News12.00pm: St Helena News, public service announce-ments and notice board.Repeated at midnight everyday.

SATURDAY CHART BUSTERSA compilation of top chart hits, both new and old.

2nd CHANCE SUNDAY9.00am - Selection of recorded interviews and pro-grammes from the week, mixed with easy listening sounds for a chilled out Sunday.

GOSPEL FMThursday 7.30 - 9.30pmPresented by John Moyce, 30 minutes of childrens’ feature followed by 90 mins of gospel music.

THE CHART SHOWWednesday 10.30am Presented by Helen Wallis and John Woollacott. Catch up on the latest chart music. Repeated Wednesday 9.00pm, Thursday 12.15pm and Saturday 1.00pm

FOCAL POINTTuesdays - 6pm. Presented by Ferdie Gunnell. A discus-sion show with councillors and government offi cials on various political issues of the day.

BBC WORLD SERVICE NEWS24/7 on our 2nd radio channel. 100.7 MHz and 88.1MHz

REWINDSaturday 9.30am. Rewind takes you back to years gone by featuring a different year every week, focussing on the music and stories that made it memorable.Repeated on Saturday at 6.00pm, Monday at 7.30pm & Wednesday at 12.15pm.

MUD ON THE TIRESEach week this show turns the musical spotlight on the wonderful world of country music. Join Darrin Henry as he discovers more about the singers and bands, the inside stories and of course, the best coun-try sounds around today.Sunday: 11am and 7pm. Tuesday 7.30pm & 11.30pm, Thursday 10.15am, Friday 5.30pm.

RADIO SPORTS ARENAMonday, 5.30pm, review of the week’s sporting ac-tion, local & international. Repeats will be Tuesday at 10.30am and 10.15pm and Friday at 8.30pm.

Half Tree Hollow CDA Update No acceptable bids yet for infrastructure and houses

Including 14 social houses, 65 dwellings with roads and services are planned for the CDA in Half Tree Hollow (HTH), however, no houses can be occupied until there is a proper sewer-age system. Connect Saint Helena recently re-ported that a highly sophisticated sewerage plant will be installed in this fi nancial year, at Ladder Hill for all of HTH. Housing Executive, Andy Crowe, said he was disappointed that there wasn’t signifi -cant interest in the infrastructure contract for 65 houses. A reduced specifi cation for 18 will be re-tendered shortly, “just to start things off,” and, “we hope there will be in-terest among builders on the island, to bid for this work.” Assuming there are acceptable bids Andy hopes that infrastructure work can start in September and believes this would not take more than six months for the fi rst 18 houses. Once that has been completed, “if we see the infrastructure going up we will start to

Ferdie Gunnell, SAMS

St Helena Court ReportCRAIG OWEN YON (20) of Lady Margaret Field, Longwood was found guilty, after two day trial, of assault and the use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour. These offences were aggravated by taking place in licenced premises, involving the licensee and in the latter count involving the police. As Mr Yon had no similar previous convictions, he was fi ned £360.00 with costs of £50.00.

SUSAN ALICE YON (50) of Lady Marga-ret Field, Longwood was found guilty, after a two day trial, of the racially aggravated use of threatening words or behaviour. This offence was further aggravated by taking place in li-cenced premises and involving the licensee. As Miss Yon had no previous convictions, she was fi ned £300.00 with costs of £50.00.

RONALD JAMES CRANFIELD (60) had pleaded guilty to domestic criminal damage, domestic affray and assault. Mr Cranfi eld had previously breached police bail. Mr Cranfi eld had further breached court bail after sentence had been adjourned for a supplementary Pre-Sentence Report. Mr Cranfi eld had seven police warnings and two police cautions for such domestic incidents. The court reiterated that domestic violence would not be tolerated and that lengthy sentences of imprisonment, for those who continue to offend, were inevi-table. Mr Cranfi eld was therefore sentenced to 9 months imprisonment. This sentence was not backdated to the start of Mr Cranfi eld’s peri-ods of remand in custody as such remand was entirely attributable to his having breached both court and police bail.

DENELIA ANN LEO (44) of Ropery Field, Longwood, after a special hearing of the court, was found to have assaulted another. Miss Leo was conditionally discharged to be of good behaviour for the period of 12 months. In the event that Miss Leo is not of good behaviour, the court will then proceed to reconsider sen-tence on this matter. Miss Leo’s existing pro-bation order was revoked.

invite expressions of interest and tenders to actually construct the houses.”Speaking about the house design, Andy said, “It is fi rstly about suitable layout for wheel-chairs, accessibility for push chairs, plenty of storage, spare toilet, and features such as solar heating panels and grey water recycling.” This is for government homes. Self builders will be encouraged to adopt a similar standard.

Digital Moneyline banking’ for three years and found the hardest part of bringing the service to the is-land; dealing with the suppliers in the UK and the remoteness of island. If you are interested in the new facility, the bank is holding an introduction and demo to the new service, in Business Centre, The Can-ister on 19 and 20 of June from 12 to 2pm.A statement from the bank said, “BOSH would love to offer this new service as a free service, however at this time they are unable to do so. There are two types of Online Banking, Per-sonal and Business, each of them have various online banking packages which dictates what you are able to do online. Customers wishing to take up the service are required to choose a package that suits their needs.”

continued from page 3

Kim Francis

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ST HELENA SNIPPETS/NOTICE BOARDwww.sams.shTHE SENTINEL Th ursday 19 June 2014

ON SALE FROM 28TH JUNE ATTHE ST HELENA ART & CRAFTS CENTRE

FROM 6.30pm.

LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE

SOIL VIALS & PENDANT VIALS

TO MARK THE STONE LAYING

CEREMONY AT THE AIRPORT SITE.

PRESENTATION SOIL VIALS £ 5.00

PENDANT VIALS £10.95

ORDER NOW AT THE A&C CENTRETO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT .

Most Vulnerable: Care to Be ImpprovedHalf Tree Hollow School Refurbishment and Redesign

The new facility for the residents of the Sundale unit, in Half Tree Hollow, is now un-derway. Sundale is the care unit that also goes by the name, ‘Challenging Behaviour Unit’. The new building is the refurbishment, and redesign, of the old Half Tree Hollow School and will go some way to negate the criticisms that have been levied against current living conditions. Social Services Acting Senior Manager, Dr Cilla McDaniel, said about the new develop-ment, “We are really looking at quality of life for the people who are in our care.“Currently we have fi ve residents who have been living in care for most of their lives. Liv-ing in what we call our Challenging Behav-iour Unit.” Dr McDaniel believes that the new facility will allow Social Services to help the people to care for themselves.“It is defi nitely an improvement. It’s enabling and not disabling and it ensures that they live independent lives,” said Dr McDaniel.With the new refurbishment, and redesign,

the ethos of the treatment will also change as the disabilities staffi ng structure is going to be renewed. “Carers will be helping residents to live independent lives,” said Dr McDaniel.Dr McDaniel admits that the historic institu-tionalised care has caused damages but she said, “We are going to repair the damage, or

try to repair the damage and make a difference in these people’s lives.”Dr McDaniel is confi dent that local contrac-tor, John Isaac Construction, will complete the work on schedule and in February of next year they will get the key and start to move in by March.

Richard Wallis, SAMS

Work progressing at the old HTH School

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NOTICE BOARDwww.sams.sh Th ursday 19 June 2014 THE SENTINEL

OPEN TENDER

CONTRACT FOR OUT OF HOURS CALL OUT SERVICE FOR THEISLAND’S WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORK AND SEWERAGE

INFRASTRUCTURE

Connect Saint Helena Ltd invites all Plumbers, including other suitably qualifiedand experienced persons to submit tenders for the above mentioned work.

Tender documents can be collected from Connect Saint Helena Ltd’s offices atSeales Corner, Jamestown, or alternatively can be sent electronically tointerested parties by email.Please request emailed documents from the Procurement Coordinator, namelyNigel Benjamin at nigel.benjamin@connect.co.sh.

The tender closing date is Monday 30th June 2014 at 12 noon, with dulycompleted tender documents to either be submitted in a sealed envelope atthe offices of Connect Saint Helena Ltd, or be emailed totender.returns@connect.co.sh.

For any queries regarding this tender, please contact the Water NetworksManager, namely Paul Duncan on telephone number +290 22255, by fax +29022600 or via e mail: paul.duncan@connect.co.sh.

This is a call for Open Tenders

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Go-Kart racing through Jamestown for Gravity Rush 2014, was another fantastically successful day out on Sunday, organised again superbly by SHAPE Manager, Martin Joshua. This is surely now a per-manent community fi xture on St Helena’s annual calendar after just its second staging. Fifteen go-karts of various designs and ‘controlability’ thrilled a crowd estimated between 600 – 800. There were ‘oooohs’ and ‘ahhhhs’ and shrieks of laughter from spectators craning their necks to see, as two at a time the teams took off from the AVES Centre, ac-celerating down Market Street to hit top speed in time for the sharp right hand bend onto The Bridge and the fi nish line.Prince Andrew School’s, ‘No Guts, No Glory’ go-kart, driven by Kurt Peters and Dalton George, took the overall title, negotiating the rain soaked course better than everyone else. Go-karts varied from the traditional, home-made designs that required nerves of steel to pilot, to the more elaborate, ‘profes-sional,’ welded steel framed creations that included calliper disc brakes, steering racks and suspension springs.Best looking kart of the day was the title decided fi rst, which Basil Read’s ‘Cool Runnings’ entry se-cured by the offi cial crowd ‘scream-ometer.’ Com-petitors on the start line all agreed ‘Cool Runnings’ was the clear favourite, however, the unlikely ‘belts & braces’ SAMS entry, ‘Sentinel Flyer’ eliminated the favourites in round two, after the large, ghetto-blasting go-kart lost control and spun out on the wet road before making it to the corner.‘Real Steel’ had been ‘trash talking’ the competition earlier in the week on SAMS Radio 1, but looked decidedly nervous at the start as their machine suf

Feel the Rush!Go-Kart Race Bigger and Better Second Time ‘roundDarrin Henry, SAMS

Martin Buckley in Shapen’ UpNicholas Yon with Go-Pro cam re-cording the run of ‘Chariots of Fire’

Doin’ if for the girls. Tessa Rob-erts cornering with ‘Bumble Bee’ with Julie Fowler looking on

Sure’s Go Fast, Go Pro, last year’s champions

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Keith Yon in, ‘Real Steel’

Anelka Leo and Travis SamuYon, with Flaming Eagle

Grid Girls, Emma-Jay and Robyn

Darrin Henry on the re-vamped, ‘Sentinel Flyer’

Far Out with Ricardo Fowler at the wheel being pursued by Ming

Tracey Stroud and Merrill Joshua looking after the crowd on The Bridge

Carnage outside Thorpes after Harford’s School Runnings crashed on its fi rst race

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Winning go-kart, No Guts No Glory,raced by Dalton George

Jordan Thomas racing Arrow Crowds on The Bridge to view the fi nish line

Novelty go-kart, OXO

Organiser, Martin Joshua, directing operations

Harford’s School RunningsSHAPE’s Trevor Henry was ok after his spill at the bottom of the hill

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Andy Day takes a tumble in the Sally Army’s, Chariots of Fire

Sandra George and Tessa Roberts on the podium

fered wheel bearing jitters even before the fi rst race. Driver Keith Yon was to be eliminated by his son Kyle racing the ‘Bring It’ kart.Last year’s champions, Sure (formerly C&W) with ‘Go Fast, Go Pro’ did an, ‘Oh No, Go Slow,’ and lost their crown early on, despite the addition of a water sprayer from the top of their Land Rover entry.Harford Primary’s beast, ‘School Runnings,’ a wooden house on a mini car chassis, attacked the crowed outside Thorpes in race number three.The Salvation Army’s colourful, traditional design go-kart required a lot of faith from their drivers at high speed, but also secured a win along the way.Sandra George and Tessa Roberts were the only female drivers, representing St Paul’s Primary in ‘Bumble Bee’ with a well co-ordi-nated pit crew in yellow and black.The ‘Flaming Eagle’ from Trap Cott was back with a new design and twice as much fun (and more wheels).‘Shapen Up’ was SHAPE’s ‘commissioned build’ go-kart, a competitive design that at-tempted (poorly) to hide beneath a humble fl ax trellis cover.Thorpes ‘Arum Lily’ was back but failed to take advantage of their superior knowledge of manoeuvring on The Bridge corner.Jordan Thomas, youngest competitor of the day, won the crowd over with his determined run in the all wood design, ‘Arrow.’

Feel the Rush!continued from page 13

The ‘Far Out’ machine and ‘Ming’ were the other karts completing the line-up.MC for the day, Merrill Joshua, was back this year keeping everyone well informed and entertained, guiding them through the day’s events, right down to warnings of rain on the way down the valley, so put your umbrellas up now!A touch of glamour was provided by ‘grid girls’ Emma-Jay Constantine and Robyn Sim. Entertainment between races came from the clowns: Debbie Stroud, Julie George, Sally & Thomas Hickling and Stephanie Crook.

The event is now SHAPE’s primary fund rais-ing activity. I hope everyone gave generously, it would have been money well spent. Photo-graphs show a sea of smiling faces throughout the day, evidence of the enjoyment for all. Martin and his team have to be commended. In particular the effi ciency with which the go-karts were returned to the top of the hill by the ‘transportation’ guys was very impressive, and kept a great momentum to the day. Let’s hope this event continues to go downhill rapidly for many more years to come!

Curtis Peters and Jeffrey George celebrate their win

MingSHAPE Chairperson, Lolly Young

Jordan Thomas, youngest competitor of the day

Ricardo Williams racing ‘Bring It’

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NOTICE BOARD

Make a habit of turning off the lights as the last person

leaves a room.

Consider investing in low energy light bulbs as your old bulbs need replacing. Low-

energy bulbs are more expensive to buy but will save you money on your bills in the

long term. For every £1 of electricity used by a regular bulb, an energy saving bulb

would cost just 20p.

Turn off your lights when the TV is on. You don’t need the lights on to watch

the TV Switch off outside lights when you go to bed. The

lights do not need to be on all night. You might also

invest in a movement sensor activated light which

would only come on if someone approaches your

house. Clean your light fittings and lampshades. This

may give you more light so you can use fewer

fittings. Use lower wattage of light bulbs

where possible .

ENERGY SAVING TIPS - LIGHTING

HELPING YOU TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR UTILITY BILLS

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LIFESTYLE & CULTUREwww.sams.sh Th ursday 19 June 2014 THE SENTINEL

At the age of 15, I left St Helena for work on Ascension Island as an apprentice me-chanic with PSA for seven years. In 1977 I left Ascension to work on the old RMS as a kitchen porter for three years. During this time I worked my way to 2nd Cook/Baker and in 1981 was given the opportunity to study at Liverpool Nautical College to attain the neces-sary qualifi cation to work as a Chef at Sea. In 1982 the RMS was requisitioned to the Falkland Islands for the War. It was then I was

given the oppor-tunity to work as chef on the Centaur. This was a good ex-perience. If my memory serves me right, we joined the ship in Singapore af-ter travelling to

Capetown on the Aragonite and then fl ew from Capetown to Singapore. I travelled with 9 other St Helenains. From Singa-pore we travelled to Durban, South Africa and then onto Capetown. The Centaur worked for two years serving St Helena. After the two years we travelled with the Centaur returning it to Perth Australia. In total I worked 16 years at sea leaving the RMS in 1996 after sailing the Maiden Voyage on the New RMS from Aberdeen in 1990. My life at sea is a memorable one, where I made many friends and have

fond memories. The decision to leave the RMS was purely for family reasons, I had decided to spend time ashore with my two kids who were then teenag-ers. It was during this time that I worked at the Consulate Hotel for Solomons as Assistant Manager and supporting the catering section with the late Mr Pat Joshua. I did this for two years before deciding to move to Dubai. In Dubai, I worked as a Sous Chef for the Comfort Inn Hotel for two years. My daughter also came

to Dubai and stayed for 2 months and then off to Australia for 6 weeks with my very good friends Mr and Mrs Hughes. Thereafter I moved to the Falkland Islands and worked as head chef at the Malvina House Hotel for 6 years.

Working at the Malvina was a good challenge as we had to create menus that didn’t include fresh vegetables, as fresh vegetables came only once a week from Chile. I enjoyed my time at the Malvina working with the Falk-land Islanders and some of my friends from the RMS. It was time to move on again and in 2004 I moved to the UK with my partner Lois and Brandon. I decided to move from the busy environment after spending 32 years as a chef to work on a smaller scale. I started as a head chef in a children’s hospice, Helen and Doug-las House which was the fi rst Hospice in the UK for children. I now work as a Chef for a family on a much smaller scale. We live in Hungerford UK and I enjoy it very much. I love cooking and creat-ing different things. Whilst living in the UK, I have taken time to travel and visit different places of interest. My visit home this time was to see my Grandchildren, two of whom I hadn’t met. I am enjoying my holiday and spending time with them and meeting up with many old friends. All pictures supplied

David Stroud

David with daughter Shara and family on Fathers Day

Global ChefThe Working Adventures of David StroudDavid Stroud originally from Guinea Grass is a well known ‘Saint’ who returned for a quick visit from overseas. The Sentinel grabbed him during his busy schedule to tell us about his varied work experience.

David with grandaughter Jada

David with grandson Elijah

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BREAKHUMOUR

My little daughter was watching my wife in the kitchen one day, while she was making turkey for supper. When my wife stuck a meat thermometer inside the turkey, my daughter made a sour face and said, “you’re not going to get me to eat that, Mom!” “Why not?” Asked my wife. “Because if its sick, I don’t want to catch anything!”

The local police force was looking for a new detective, so a simple-minded guy went in to interview for the job. Okay buddy, the sheriff asked, “what is 1 and 1?” ” Eleven”, he replied. The sheriff thought to himself, that’s not what I meant, but he’s right. Then the sheriff asked, “what two days of the week start with the letter T?” “Today and tomorrow” he replied. He was again surprised that the guy supplied a correct answer that he had never thought of himself. Now, listen carefully, “who killed Martin Luther King?” Asked the sheriff. The guy thought really hard for a minute and fi nally admitted he had no idea. The sheriff replied, “Well, why don’t you go home and work on that one for a while?” So, the guy left and went home. When he walked through the door, his wife asked him how the interview went? He replied , “It went great! First day on the job and I’m already working on a murder case!”

SENTINEL REBOOT - Local news from this time last yearCable and Wireless were crowned 2013 SHAPE’s ‘Gravity Rush’ Champions. Around 700 to a 1000 people turned out in Jamestown to support the event, a down-hill go-cart race that took place on Sunday.

The rain at the weekend has helped to replenish the water stocks in Grapevine Gut. Water bowsering was suspended over the long weekend but resumed on Tuesday. Consumption has remained around 250 cubic meters per day in the Red Hill zone. The fi gure of 10 days’ water supply still applies.

Football: Travoy Stevens’ 33 yard stunning strike, a minute before the end, was sweet icing on the (pink) cake for a well deserved 3-1 Axis’ win against Rovers, in the rain on Saturday. Speaking after the match Stevens said: “I was expecting to do well against Rovers, we were short of one or two players, but I know what we got in our locker, I knew we were going to pull out the win.”

Famous Birthdays19 Jun - 25 JunMacklemore (31)Rapper - 19 Jun

Lionel Richie (65)Singer - 20 Jun

Prince William (32)Royalty - 21 Jun

Cyndi Lauper (61)Singer - 22 June

Lionel Messi (27)Footballer - 24 June

COFFEE

CRAZY MAZEFind your way through this ‘Crazy Maze.’ Enter through the gap on the top and work your way through to the exit on the bottom. Good Luck!

FIFA World Cup 2014 Brazil Special1. Pele’s pass in the 1970 Mexico World Cup Final Against Italy – the pace of the ball was perfect and then the shot from Carlos Alberto into the top corner just magic, only six months old at the time but it is still my favorite goal of all time.

2. Waddle’s over the bar penalty miss in 1990 against Germany in the semi-fi nal, I will never forgive him, he was a professional and you need to make the keeper at least make a save! The World Cup that year was for the taking!

3. Sol Campbell scoring header against Argentina quarter-fi nal with nine minutes of the match left which was disallowed, I remember the ball going in, me sliding towards the TV on my knees and then turning around to friends shouting “ the living god”, everyone else in the room could see it had been disallowed and I thought we were in the World Cup Semi-Final! We went out again on penalties.

World Cup Memories

Paul McGinnety,Newcastle United

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CHURCH NOTICESwww.sams.sh Th ursday 19 June 2014 THE SENTINEL

Activities at the Army this weekend

Sunday 22nd June 2014NO JAM CLUB.

MORNING Service at the Half Tree Hollow Hall at 11AM. All are welcome. EVERY MONDAY - MUMS & TODDLERS at 10am – Half Tree Hollow Hall. Please note there will NOT be any Mums & Toddlers when it is school holidays or if the Monday is

a Public Holiday.

Every TuesdayHome League (Ladies Fellowship) at the Half

Tree Hollow Hall at 3.30pm.

Every Wednesday Evening Prayer meeting & Bible study at the Half Tree

Hollow Hall at 7.30pm. All are welcome.Advance notice Sunday 29th june 2014

United evening service with the anglicans at half tree hollow hall at 5.30pm. Special guest Major Gwen Bowers. All are welcome. Tea &

refreshments following the service.There is always a warm welcome for you at

the Salvation Army.

If you would like to know more about The Sal-vation Army’s activities, contact Lt. Coral Yon

on telephone nos 2703/4358. Take care and God bless.

FaithMattersFather Dale Bowers

Seventh Day Adventist

Saturday 21st June9:15- 10:40am- Sabbath School11:00- 12:00- Divine Service2:00- 3:00pm - Pathfi nder ProgrammeMonday 23th JuneBible Study at home of Pam and Lionel Joshua.Wednesday 25th June7:30- 8:30pm- Prayer Meeting in ChurchThursday 26th June7:00pm- Bible Study at home of Arnold & Sandra Crowie

ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND Further contact: Brian Joshua, Tel: 24507

DIOCESE OF SAINT HELENA

The Cathedral Parish of St Paul Sunday 22 June 12 Sunday of the year8.00 a.m Eucharist, Cathedral11.00. a.m Sung Eucharist/Parade, St Andrews11.15 a.m Eucharist St Helena & The Cross5.30 p.m Choral Evensong, CathedralThursday 26 June 10.00 a.m Mass St SwithinSunday 29 June 13 Sunday of the year 8.00 a.m Eucharist, Cathedral10.00 a.m Sung Eucharist, Cathedral5.30 p.m Combine Service with SA HTH Citadel The Parish of St James Sunday 22 June 12 Sunday of the year9.30 a.m Sung Eucharist, St James7.00 p.m Evensong, St JohnMonday 23 June 7.30 a.m Eucharist, St JamesWednesday 25 June 7.30 a.m Eucharist, St JamesThursday 26 June 7.00 p.m Eucharist, St JohnFriday 27 June 7.30 a.m Mass St JamesSunday 29 June 13 Sunday of the year9.30 a.m Sung Eucharist Fishermen’s Service and Parade, St James

Parish of St MatthewSunday 22 June 12 Sunday of the year11.00 a.m Sung Eucharist, St MatthewTuesday 24 June 7.00 p.m Eucharist, St MarkSunday 29 June 13 Sunday of the year11.00 a.m Sung Eucharist, St Mark

In the Gospel of Matthew 19:16-26, when a rich young man asked what he needed to do to gain eternal life, Our Lord said ‘you must obey the law of Moses’. The young man said ‘I have done this all my life’. Jesus looked at him and read his heart and said, ‘go a sell all you have, give the money to the poor and then come a follow me’ and the young man went away very sad as he had a lot of wealth. Here we have our Lord’s warning about the power of wealth. In this passage the most obvious theme is the challenge to renounce material wealth and the dangers of wealth. A powerful theme that remind us of the challenge of be-ing a Christian. Now what does this warning mean? It means that the pursuit of wealth will lead us astray, it will consume us in our quest to have more and more wealth, to the point that every thing we do is centred around our quest

for wealth and it will devour us as we become prisoners of its power. Now no one but us as individuals can know what level of power wealth has over us. So it is us, as individuals, who must refl ect on this theme. Here are some questions to help us re-fl ect:Is our wealth standing between us and God, es-pecially as our pursuit for wealth violates God command to love and exploits his creation as we deliberately ignore our responsibility to be good stewards of his creation?Is our wealth preventing us having a good re-lationship with the church, especially as we ignore the need of the poor within our society?Is our pursuit for wealth destroying our rela-tionship with our families, our spouses, our children, who need our time, attention and our love?Is our pursuit for wealth responsible for a bro-ken friendship with a trusted friend, who we have betrayed in pursuit of wealth?

BAHA’I FAITHwww.sthelenabahai.org

BAHA’I CENTREGumwoods

DEVOTIONAL MEETINGTHURSDAY EVENINGS

AT8pm.

ALL ARE WELCOMEFor info. Telephone 24525

“Nothing can be effected in the world, not even conceivably, without unity and agree-ment and the perfect means for engendering

fellowship and union is true religion.” Abdu’l - Baha

BAPTIST CHURCH

Saturday 21st June7.00am Prayer Meeting, Sandy Bay ChapelSunday 22nd June1) 8.45am Divine Service, Sandy Bay Chapel2) 10.45am Divine Service, Head O’Wain Chapel 3) 6.00 pm Youth Service, Jamestown ChapelPreachers : 1) Stedson Peters 2) Nick Williams 3) Art Beckett11.00 am “Uplift” Open Service @ Knoll-combes ChapelLed by Gareth Drabble and Arthur Beckett10.00 am Sunday School, Baptist Manse5.00 pm Prayer Meeting, Jamestown SchoolroomTuesday 24th June7.30pm Bible Study, Jamestown SchoolroomWednesday 25th June7.30pm Bible Study,Deadwood at home of Winnie ThomasThursday 26th June5.30pm Bible Study, Sandy Bay Chapel7.30pm Bible Study, Blue Hill Community Centre For more info contact Pastor Graeme BeckettEmail: graemebbeckett@gmail.comTel. 22388

Nicholas Yon in the “Chariots of Fire” kart at Sunday’s Gravity Rush

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SCHOOL PAGEThis Week’s School Page was Contributed by Prince Andrew School

Blue Magic, (Cruyff Buckley, Martin Plato, Marico George, and Paul Crow-ie, with help from Jamie Essex), trans-formed the Pavilion at Prince Andrew School into a stage on the sunny Friday afternoon of the 30th May 2014. The Blue Magic were invited to kick start the Prince Andrew School 25th Anniversary celebrations and their wide repertoire was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Students were also treated to songs from “Sledge Hammer Crow’s” new album. As the afternoon drew to a close, there was a sense of disappointment as most people wanted the band to continue playing. On behalf of Prince Andrew School students and staff we would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU, to the Blue Magic band for a fantastic afternoon. Roberta Thomas (Year 12)

When Curtis and Mr George held up the cup as winners of the 2014 Gravity Rush ev-eryone in the Prince Andrew School commu-nity will have felt a great sense of pride that ‘No Guts no Glory’ was the winning kart. What a great day with so many different de-signs of kart competing in the event in such a wonderful atmosphere between the competi-tors and supported by an expectant crowd. This photo captured the team from Prince An-drew School along with Instructor and mentor Mr Geoffrey George with their creations prior to the start of the event. The Prince Andrew School karts included the revamped second place kart from last year under the new name of ‘Ming’ alongside our new kart ‘No Guts No Glory’ and a second new kart which returned back to the roots of the traditional go kart with an all wooden construction called the ‘Ar-row’. What has been fantastic, has been how well the team of students worked so closely together. They have overcome the technologi-cal challenges and developed a myriad of con-struction skills in the process of designing and making three karts. There were very proud to represent Prince Andrew School and I am very proud of them.

Paul Starkie, Headteacher

Prince Andrew School team triumph in the Prince Andrew School team triumph in the 2014 Gravity Rush2014 Gravity Rush

With the increase in diseases such as dia-betes, obesity, cancers and hypertension a major concern on St Helena, Prince Andrew School Healthy Eating Week from 7th – 11th July will aim to raise awareness of maintain-ing a healthy lifestyle. The week will include a number of activities across the curriculum to help promote the positive effects of eat-

ing a balanced diet and the value of exercise. Activities will build on the learning already part of our school curriculum in Science, Food Technology, Life Studies and Physical Education.

Cheryl Bedwell, PSHCE Coordinator and Linda Yon, Head of Food

Healthy Eating

Week 2014

PAS Gravity Rush Team (L-R) Geoffery George, Curtis Peters, Dalton George, Liam Williams, Jordan Thomas

Blue Magic at Prince Andrew School’s 25th Anniversary

It’s not any kind of magic, it’s Blue Magic!

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NOTICE BOARDwww.sams.sh Th ursday 19 June 2014 THE SENTINEL

Mobile Banking June 2014

Bank of St Helena would like to advise the public that Mobile Banking will take place again as of Monday , 23 June 2014 in the following areas:

Cashiers Office at ANRD Scotland Monday, 23 June, 09:30 - 12:30pm HTH Supermarket Tuesday, 24 June , 09:30 - 13:30pm Longwood Supermarket Friday, 27 June 09.30 - 14:30pm

Save yourself the trip into Jamestown, have all your bills paid, make a withdrawal or a deposit,

request the balance of your account, set up your standing order, submit your remittance requests, you can even open a new account. SStatement Prints are also available

All of this and much more from your nearest Mobile Banking Station..

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 · S o u t h A t l a n t i c · S T H L 1 Z Z Tel: +290 2390 · Fax: +290 2553 · e-mail: info@sainthelenabank.com · web: www.sainthelenabank.com

Established and regulated in St. Helena under the Financial Services Ordinance, 2008 the Company Ordinance, 2004 and the Company Regulations, 2004

PRINCE ANDREW SCHOOL’S

Friday 4th July 2014

Saturday 5th July 2014

Tickets:

£2 Adults

£1 Child (16 years and under) Doors open 7.15pm

Tickets on sale from

PAS & Arts & Craft Centre, The Canister

Tickets are now on sale for Prince Andrew School’s production

of the London West End musical “We Will Rock You.”

The story is set 300 years in the future during a time when all music has been banned by the

“Killer Queen” but the Bohemian rebels have a mission to bring it back!

The show includes acting, dancing and singing to the songs of “Queen”

Don’t miss out!

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NOTICE BOARD

RelaxThe Occupational Therapy Team will be holding

Anxiety Management and Relaxation Classes

Do you suffer with anxiety?Are you feeling stressed?

Is this stopping you doing the things you want to do?

If you would like to learn about how to manage your anxiety better and feel less stressed then come along to the classes. The programme

consists of 6 classes, it will help if you can come to every class as each one will cover different things.

Where: Community Care Complex (CCC, Half Tree Hollow - in the Main Lounge).

When: 2nd July to 6th August 2014, Every Wednesday at 5 to 6pm

Please contact Adele Bailey or Carolyn Greentree from the Occupational Therapy Service at the CCC

on 23090 ex 216 for more details.

VACANCYPart-Time

PORT SECURITY OFFICER

The Offi ce of the Harbourmaster (Port Control) is currently looking to recruit a suitable person to fi ll this vacant post. Duties involve control of entry and exit, at

the main entrance / barrier, and other miscellaneous security duties, such as foot patrol of pier and surrounding area, when the RMS is in port. Furthermore, occasional duties will be

required at Ruperts port facility, as and when the Basil Read vessel is in port. Current rate of pay is £2.93 an hour, with double time for working on Sundays or Bank Holidays.

Interested applicants should apply in writing, with CV to; Mr. Stephen Kirk,

A/ Harbourmaster, Deputy Port Facility Security Offi cer, Offi ce of the Harbourmaster, (Port Control

Section), Customs House, The Wharf, Phone: Jamestown 22287 / Ext. 202 or 205 by 3 July 2014.

Stephen Kirk Acting Harbourmaster Corporate Finance 17 June 2014

VACANCYELECTRICIAN

The Property Division has a vacancy for an Electrician who will be responsible for carrying

out wiring, maintenance of electrical installations and associated equipment and assisting with testing and inspections

of electrical installation within SHG buildings.

The salary for the Electrician is at Grade B4 commencing at £7,523 per annum and the successful candidate must hold or

be prepared to obtain a St Helena Wireman’s license.

For further details regarding this post, interested persons should contact Mr Anders Bowers, Senior Superintendent (Installation) on

telephone number 22054 (e-mail ss.installations@sainthelena.gov.sh)

Application forms and Job profi les are available from the Administration section, Essex House and should be submitted to the Human Resources Manager, ENRD, Essex House or e-mail karen-thomas@enrd.gov.sh by no

later than 4:00 pm on Thursday 3rd July 2014.

Mr Derek HenryDeputy Director, Environment andNatural Resources Directorate 17 June 2014

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Sales Assistantwithin Warrens Department Store

Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc has a Vacancy for a

Job Purpose:

To provide a high standard of customer service and to assist with the day-to-day

running of the shop.

Duties will include:

• To promote sales where possible.

• To use the till for cash and credit sales.

• To process customer credit invoices as required.

• To assist with stock on delivery.

• To assist with stock–takes.

• To price goods and stack shelves when necessary.

Web: www.solomons-sthelena.com

For further information, please contact Nicola Constantine, Warrens Department Store Manager

on telephone number 22137 or via email address: warrens@solomons.co.sh

Solomons offer an attractive benefits package which includes, free home-to-duty transport, a Pension

Scheme, Annual, Sick, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Training & Further Education Incentives,

Discount on Purchases and much more.

Application forms may be collected from Solomons Reception Desk, in the Main Office Building, Jamestown

and should be completed and returned to the Human Resources Manager,

Solomons Office, Jamestown,by 25 June 2014

Salary will start at £4,925 per annum depending onqualifications and experience.

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Ascension District FOOTBALL

District, Week 2 ResultGeorgetown 0 - 3 Travellers HillMoM: Colin Thomas

Catherine Leo, Ascension Island

Travellers Hill ends George-town’s hopes in less than 15 minutesA mistake early on with a sloppy pass from Chris, Suse picked up the ball and made a surge forward with a move that was cut out by the TH defence. It would be all TH attack after this with Errol having to make a double save, a point blank strike from Geordie and a header from the rebound being pushed out for the corner. Geordie would again cause trouble, crossing the ball across goal for Chris to head in on the 7th minute. GT would have a chance to equalise when Dominic broke forward and his cross picked out Scott D, but his shot rico-cheted off the post. Chris would add a second on the 13th minute, getting on the end of a pass

District, Week 2 ResultTwo Boats Village 2 - 1 US BaseMOM: Martin Bagley

Mario Anthony, Ascension Island

District Week 1 ResultsGeorgetown 0 - 2 US BaseTravellers Hill 0 - 1 Two Boats Village

Two Boats come from behind to make it 2 wins in 2The match began and continued to be very open throughout, with Mycle Dook having 2 early chances off target that could have eased Two Boats nerves. But it was the US Base to strike fi rst blow when VC Milan players on District duty combined, Gustus swinging in a deep trademark cross from the right wing over the keepers head towards an unmarked Dutch on the back post who watched the ball over his shoulder and acrobatically sent the ball back over the keeper into the far cor-ner. Two Boats were back on the attack with Boot having a text book downward header saved by Bagley. US Base were then dealt a blow when Myles who was having an im-pressive game at right back limped off with a reoccurrence of his hamstring injury and was replaced by Daryl Crenshaw. At the end of the fi rst half the US Base was hanging on as Bagley kept his team in the match with an instinctive save from another Dook volley.

The second half brought tactical changes from both teams. Two Boats pushed Boot up to the left wing with Jean replacing him at Left Back. US Base pushed Daryl up front with Benji dropping back to help sure up the defence. Two Boats were back on the attack minutes in, when Scotty’s long range effort was saved comfortably by Bagley. At the other end Kyle’s clearance was met by an unmarked Dutch but his fi rst time effort was fi red wide. Two Boats fi nally equalise when a long range shot from Bennett was spilled by Bagley, Boot was fi rst to react and tapped into the net. The match remained opened but Two Boats were now the more at-tacking threat, as the minutes ticked by with US Base attacking on the break. Two Boats perseverance fi nally paid off when a free kick was given away on the edge of the box. Colin Duncan stepped up and sent in a fl oat-ing ball to the back post which Bagley could not reach, the ball rebounded of the post and Bennett somehow bundled it over the line for the winner.

Two Boats now just need one point to re-claim the District title as they face George-town this week who have yet to register a goal or a point.

from Robbie, GT appeared to be ball watch-ing this particular play and for the following twenty minutes or so struggled to get out of their own half. A short spell of GT creating chances but when losing the ball or being tack-led seems to lack the strength or inclination to make a spirited challenge. In the 38th minute Yanick passed back to the keeper who fumbled for Shoe to pick up the ball and score TH 3rd of the match.The second half was played out with GT hav-ing a fair share of the play and was unlucky not to score. The TH keeper was not having his best day, seemingly reluctant to come off his line to collect the ball or even pick it up at times, much to his team mates irritation. While both teams would squander chances the best effort would have been Nick John’s shot that rebounded off the bar. But TH are now in a position to challenge for a place in the compe-tition, GT will wonder if they’re able to even get on the score sheet.

The offi cial process to procure an air service provider to St Helena has begun when SHG an-nounced last week (12/6) they are seeking to award a contract of up to fi ve years.The requirement is for a minimum weekly fl ight to a recognised international hub airport operating throughout the year. Services will commence when St Helena’s Airport opens in February 2016.Director of Atlantic Star Airlines, Andrew Radford who intends to setup an airline to St Hel-ena has issued a statement about the recent tender process. “Atlantic Star Airlines is pleased to see progress towards the procurement of a carrier to guarantee future air access. We shall remain fully engaged in this process, and continue to press for our model in the fi rmly held belief that the future of St Helena will be best served by a British carrier providing a European link and a regular connection to Ascension Island.”The closing date for responses to SHG is Thursday, 17 July. SHG expects to award the fi nal contract for an air service provider in February or March 2015.

Air Service - Atlantic Star still pressingSharon Henry, SAMS

Ashley ‘Dutch’ Lawrence scoring for US Base

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World Cup 2014 Football: Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben inspired Holland to a stun-ning 5-1 win over defending champions Spain, on Friday last week, in a thrilling encounter that will go down in World Cup history.The Dutch avenged their defeat by the same opponents in the 2010 fi nal in outrageous style, with four unanswered goals in an irre-sistible second half display in Salvador.Van Persie and Robben scored two apiece, with each man’s fi rst a minor classic in its own right. Defender Stefan de Vrij netted Holland’s third.

Franz Beckenbauer has become the highest-profi le casualty of FIFA’s probe into World Cup bidding after the German was provisional-ly banned for 90 days while he is investigated for refusing to co-operate.Beckenbauer, a World Cup winner as a player and a manager, honorary president of Bayern Munich and a special adviser to FIFA’s foot-ball committee, was handed the suspension by FIFA’s ethics committee’s adjudicatory cham-ber.The 68-year-old was on the FIFA executive committee which awarded the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar respectively. He stepped down in 2011.

Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Brazil defender David Luiz from Chelsea.The 27-year-old will join the French champi-ons following the World Cup.

Barclays Premier League club, Chelsea, completed the £30million signing of former Arsenal midfi elder Cesc Fabregas from Bar-celona, with his Spain team-mate Diego Costa expected to follow from Atletico Madrid to bolster the Chelsea attack.

Golf: Martin Kaymer completed an utterly dominant display in the US Open at Pinehurst by fi nishing with victory by eight shots.Looking to become the fi rst German player to win the US Open - although the fourth Euro-pean in the last fi ve years - Kaymer took a fi ve-shot lead into the fi nal round and was never in danger of being caught.The 29-year-old carded a closing 69 to fi n-ish nine under par and eight shots in front of American duo Rickie Fowler and Erik Comp-ton, becoming the eighth player in US Open history to lead outright after every round after Walter Hagen (1914), James Barnes (1921), Ben Hogan (1953), Tony Jacklin (1970), Tiger Woods (2000, 2002) and McIlroy (2011).all stories: www.sportinglife.com

Only one competition was played over the weekend that was on Sunday 15 June, when 15 players braved the inclement weather con-ditions to play an 18 hole stroke play as a warm up to the Open Championship which is due to commence on 21st June.Due to weather conditions not all the players fi nished the 18 holes, but we do not want to complain about the rain as we really needed it on the course. Already our efforts over the last two weeks on course maintenance have paid off and you can already see the difference.We had two players on 67, that was Deon De-Jager (our President) and Brian (Billy J) Fowler. We had to do a count back for second and third place and Brian beat Deon. In fi rst place on his own with a very good 65 (net) was that little man, Arthur (Nooky) Francis, he was cut one stroke for being 3 under par and has a handicap of 9. Brian plays off a 13 and Deon

6. Sonia Niemand was the only lady and she was awarded a prize too.Four players holed out in two to share the ball

pool, they were Brian (Dinky Boy) Yon on the par three 5th, Eric Roberts on the 7th and Jef-frey (Foxy) Stevens and Law-son Henry on the 16th.Congratulations to the winners and our very grateful thanks to John Joshua for very kindly do-nating the prizes.On Saturday 14 June we had

eleven members and two children who turned out to assist in course maintenance in prepa-ration for the Open. They were Deon and Chrezelda De-Jager, Gerald George, Jeffrey Foxy, Brian Coleman, Brian Yon, Christine Scipio O’Dean and her two children Christy Jo and Jaiden, Neil Joshua, Cecil Thomas, Gerry Shannon and Lawson Henry. I would like to thank these members for giving up their time to carry out this important work.

Competitions for the next two weekends start-ing on Saturday 21 June will be the 2014 Open Championship. This competition will be played over 72 holes. The format is similar to previous years with two qualifying rounds. The 12 players with lowest gross score will be selected to go on to play in two further rounds for the championship.The remaining players will be seeded into

Flights by handicap. This tournament is open to anyone on the island. The sign up list is posted on the club notice board and closed at 6pm on Wednesday 18 June, following which the draw took place. No entrants will be ac-cepted after this time. The committee very much look forward to a good turnout and competitive tournament.Enjoy the week, stay safe and keep swinging!

GOLF NEWS St Helena Golf Club Report Week ending 15 June 2014

Contributed by Lawson Henry

The St Helena Open 2014Last years fi nal group on the very last hole: Deon De Jager, Leon Crowie, Larry Thomas and Scott Crowie

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Saturday 14 June 2014Wirebirds 0 Axis 0

Harts 5 Bellboys 0M Williams (4), O ThorpeMOM: Michael Williams

MoM: Dion Leo

Sunday 15 June 2014Basil Read 2 Rovers 5

Crystal Rangers 2 Fugees 4J Williams, L Yon (2),J YonMoM: Mark Williams

C Thomas, J Phillips

D Lukhanyo (2) C Benjamin (2), A Thomas,R Benjamin, own goalMoM: Clayton Benjamin

Saturday 21 June 2014Bellboys Raiders

P W L D GF GA GD PtsRovers 5 5 0 0 20 5 15 15Harts 5 4 0 1 22 4 18 13Basil Read 5 4 1 0 21 9 12 12Wirebirds 5 1 1 3 11 10 1 6Raiders 4 1 1 2 6 5 1 5Axis 5 1 2 2 8 8 0 5Bellboys 5 1 2 2 6 13 7 5Fugees 5 1 3 1 8 15 7 4Chop Shop 4 0 3 1 8 19 11 1C Rangers 5 0 5 0 6 28 22 0

Player Team TotalDoni Lukhanyo Basil Read 11Ross O'Dean Rovers 8Michael Williams Harts 7Kevin Hudson Harts 6Aaron Thomas Rovers 4Jason George Wirebirds 4Shane Stroud Harts 4Clayton Benjamin Rovers 3Greg Coleman Wirebirds 3Leroy Caswell Bellboys 3Scott Crowie Axis 3Scott Henry C Rangers 3Tshepo Tlhabakwe Basil Read 3Alonzo Henry Raiders 2Damien Stevens Raiders 2Dean Moyce Fugees 2Eugene Williams Chop Shop 2Jordan Yon Fugees 2Juan Joshua Axis 2Liam Yon Fugees 2Ricardo Williams Chop Shop 2Rico Benjamin Rovers 2Thomas Basil Read 2Alex Osborne Wirebirds 1Andrew Osborne Chop Shop 1Andrew Yon Harts 1Carlyn Yon Harts 1Clayton Thomas Fugees 1Cody Thomas C Rangers 1Dalton George Axis 1Darren Reynolds C Rangers 1Darren Yon Chop Shop 1

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Sunday 22 June 2014Wirebirds Basil Read1.30pmChop Shop Boys Axis3.30pm

FOOTBALL RESULTS

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FOOTBALL HOT SHOTS

the lead just after the half hour mark when a cross from the wing was fl icked on by the head of R Benjmin into the path of O’Dean who scuffed the chance, heading up and over the bar.Just two minutes later and it was Basil on the attack. Pass after pass eventually found Lukh-anyo with space in the box. Hitting the ball hard and low, he found the back of the net, putting Basil Read in the lead.But before the half was over Man of the Match, Clayton Benjamin, picked the ball up on the left wing, turned inside and struck from 28 yds on his right root. Try as he may, the keeper could not get up quick enough and the ball sneaked into the top corner for a brilliant fi nish. Half time and the score stood at 2 – 2 with it all to play for.Rovers came out of the gates fast in the second and it took just four minutes for them to take the lead. Great work from Tyler Benjamin on the right wing saw him intercept a pass before lobbing the ball over the head of Basil Read’s right back into the path of O’Dean. Looking up, O’Dean then hit the ball low into the area, where it was buried home off the boot of C Benjamin for his second and Rovers’ third.Things would then go from bad to worse for Basil Read as a late tackle from their no.2 on Dean Okali, meant a second yellow, result-ing in a red and a sending off. Now down to ten men, Basil Read had a steep mountain to climb.Nevertheless, they still pressured for the equailiser, linking together passes, with Thom-as and Harrison Khani, presenting the biggest threat from midfi eld. But Rovers were deter-

mined to hang on to their hard fought lead and their defenders were dealing with the pressure.Rovers were to extend their lead on 70 mins, when a pass through to C Benjamin saw “Shorty” continue his run. A cheeky little fl ick back into his path and he was in on goal. Keep-ing his composure he toe poked the ball pass the keeper and put Rovers 4-2 to the good.That wasn’t the end though and it was left up to a brilliant solo run from Captain, R Benjamin, sprinting down the right wing before charging into the box and blasting into the back of the net, to put the game to bed. The goal was met with a thunderous roar from Rovers’ players and supporters as R Benjamin ran the length of the pitch, all the while cheekily pointing at the Basil Read supporters.The fi nal whistle blew with the score at 5 – 2, meaning Rovers jump to the top of the league table. Basil Read will look to seek revenge when the two will undoubtedly meet again in the division stage of the league.

Rovers’ Rico Benjamin

Rovers 5 - 2 Sun 15 June 2014 - Match Report

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Rovers and Basil Read challenging for a loose ball. Inset: Thapelo Pooe

The 2014 Open Championship

First Round Draw Saturday 21st June 2014

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Rovers 5 - 2 Sun 15 June 2014 - Match Report

Liam Yon, SAMS

Rovers celebrated a brilliant display of foot-ball on Sunday as they knocked Basil Read off the top of the table by fi ve goals to two.Despite SHAPE’s annual Gravity Rush event taking place in town, a large crowd gathered under the pavilions at Francis Plain to witness the clash of the titans, with both teams coming into the game unbeaten.It was clear from the start that Basil Read was going to have problems with the pace and en-ergy of the Rovers’ boys, who chased down every loose ball, not allowing Basil Read to string together passes as they usually do.It was this pressure that allowed Rovers to draw fi rst blood. A cleared corner presented, Aaron “Shorty” Thomas, with a second oppor-tunity to cross. Looking for the head of striker, Ross O’Dean, the ball was instead met by a Basil Read defender, whose mis-timed clear-ance saw the ball fl y back off his head and into

5 Goals, 5 Star Performance!Rovers take over top of the table from Basil Read

his own goal. The ripple of the net was met by screams from all in the ‘Rovers Pavillion’ urg-ing their team on.The goal acted as a wakeup call and Basil Read fi nally began to play their normal foot-ball, which didn’t seem to scare the Rovers, who seemed happy to take on the challenge. The game got competitive quick with both teams not thinking twice about sliding in for the ball. With the poor weather conditions, tackles were made that much more dangerous.It was the competitiveness of Rovers’ defend-er, Shane Clifford, that gave Basil Read their fi rst opportunity to work the Rovers’ keeper, after a push in the back was spotted by the ref-eree. The 24 yard free kick was accurate, but tipped onto the bar by Peter ‘Woman’ Young in goal. Right place at the right time was Doni Lukhanyo though as he headed home the re-bound to level the score.Tensions then began to rise as both teams battled for the lead. A hard mistimed tackle by Basil Read’s number 2 on Rico Benjamin resulted in a squabble between the two, with both men cautioned.Rovers nearly took continued inside

Rovers’ Rico Benjamin and Basil Read’s Thulani Khanyile competing in the rain on Sunday

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Registration of Players

09:00 - Group 1Scott Crowie (defending champion)Keith Joshua, Johannes Crawford

09:10 - Group 2Deon De Jager, Ray Yon,

Nicky Stevens,

09:20 - Group 3Freda Green, Eric Roberts,

Donald Bowers

09:30 - Group 4Neil Joshua, Larry Legg,

Lawson Henry, Helena Stevens

09:40 - Group 5Paddo Johnson, Martin Buckley,

Peter Bagley, Stuart Moors

09:50 - Group 6Sonia Niemand, Gerry Shannon, Sidonio Benjamin, Cecil Thomas

10:00 - Group 7Brian Fowler, Brian Yon,

Norman Thomas, Dax Richards

10:10 - Group 8Gerald George, Jeremy Clingham,

Brian Coleman, Joan Thomas

10:20 - Group 9Christine Scipio-O’Dean, Árthur Francis,

Tony Winfi eld, Jeffrey Stevens

10:30 - Group 10Peter Johnson, Buks Rossouw,

Henzil Beard, John Joshua