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Untimely Bopara setback opens door for Bairstow
Sunday 13 May 2012
England will almost certainly havea new batsman for the start of the international summer on Thursday. Both Jonathan Bairstow and James Taylor have sound reasons for expecting the invitation to become the country's 652nd Test player, with Bairstow perhaps the selectors' preferred option.
Round-up: Strauss begins slow recovery
Saturday 05 May 2012
Andrew Strauss eased a little closer to finding form ahead of the Test series against West Indies, although his 49 for Middlesex against Worcestershire at Lord's was not without incident.
Champions beaten again as Bears climb to the top
Monday 23 April 2012
Warwickshire, pipped to the title by Lancashire on the last day of a dramatic 2011 County Championship, enjoyed a measure of revenge by inflicting a five-wicket defeat on the champions at a damp Liverpool yesterday.
Day in the sun for Pietersen but it's a washout for Strauss
Friday 20 April 2012
Having already declared his decision to play in the Indian Premier League to be the right one for his England career, Kevin Pietersen came up with spectacular justification in Delhi yesterday. While his England captain, Andrew Strauss, endured a day of frustration watching a washout at Lord's, Pietersen smashed his maiden Twenty20 century to propel Delhi Daredevils to a five-wicket win over Deccan Chargers.
Kevin Pietersen makes IPL claim
Thursday 12 April 2012
Kevin Pietersen believes England's lack of interest in the Indian Premier League is down to jealousy.
Cutting the Mustard as a Twenty20 specialist
Thursday 12 April 2012
Durham's captain is just one of many county pros playing the shortest form of game all over world. He talks to Jon Culley
Lovely finish but bigger Tests await
Sunday 08 April 2012
The first part of England's cricketing winter went into meltdown with a 3-0 hammering by Pakistan, but the green shoots of springtime recovery arrived just in time yesterday when victory over Sri Lanka earned them a drawn series.
Switch hit causes sparks but Pietersen pyrotechnics light up day
Friday 06 April 2012
Sri Lanka 275 & 4-0 England 460: England victory in sight after masterful ton
England beaten by Sri Lanka despite Jonathan Trott century
Thursday 29 March 2012
England's miserable start to 2012 continued as they lost the first Test to Sri Lanka by 75 runs in Galle.
Ravi Bopara 'unlikely to bowl during Test series'
Thursday 22 March 2012
England have been dealt a blow ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka, with all-rounder Ravi Bopara suffering a side injury that is expected to prevent him from bowling.
Failing bats a bigger issue than lizards
Thursday 22 March 2012
Sri Lanka XI 431-6 dec & 44-1 England 272-4 dec
England toil as Stuart Broad returns
Tuesday 20 March 2012
England suffered at the hands of centurion Chamara Silva on day one of their final pre-Test warm-up against a Sri Lankan Development XI.
Afghan women look to emulate meteoric rise of the men's team
Monday 05 March 2012
Being a woman in Afghanistan is not easy, being a woman in Afghanistan who wants to play cricket only ups the difficulty level. "Women," says Diana Barakzai, "are victims of unacceptable rules that prevented them leaving the house."
Warner gives Australia lead despite Sri Lanka's late flurry
Monday 05 March 2012
David Warner smacked a swashbuckling 163 before Australia weathered a fierce fightback to secure a 15-run win over Sri Lanka in the first final of the one-day Tri-Series in Brisbane yesterday.
Gunn faces new inquiry into her bowling action
Saturday 03 March 2012
England seam bowler Jenny Gunn has been reported to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on account of her bowling action in the first one-day international against New Zealand.
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Atlantic Coast Overture composed by John D. Newsome. For concert band (Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Bb Clarinet 1/2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Bb Trumpet 1/2, F Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Baritone T.C., Tuba, Timpani, Xylophone/Bells, Percussion 1 (snare drum), Percussion 2 (bass drum), Perc). Grade 1. Score only. Duration 2:50. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.05521).
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What is this hybrid relative called?
I have a houseplant that I bought several years ago, but have since lost the tag. I remember it is a relative of the African Violet and Cape Primrose. It is a hybrid of this relative that grows in the wild on the plains of central Africa.
My plant resembles the African Violet only in the fuzzy leaves. The leaves on this plant are smaller and saw toothed in comparrison.
Unlike the A. Violet, this plant grows on long stems (about 1 and 1/2 foot tall, with leaves growing at intervals along the stems(green with some purplish tinges). It flowers on the tips with some small, pink bell-shaped flowers (about 1/2 inch long-reminds me in shape and size of the blue-bell plant).
My plant has become 'leggy' and I was wondering if and how I might be able to prune it and start the cuttings (in water?) and, above all, I was wondering if anyone could ID the name of this plant.
Many thanks for any help!
I'm not sure, as the only genera I know of from Africa are saintpaulia and streptocarpus. You might try looking through http://www.gesneriads.ca/genus.htm
and http://persoon.si.edu/gesneriaceae/index.htm.
I was thinking about it- but the description of the flowers doesn't sound like it. Streptocarpella flowers are not bell shaped - and I didnt hear about any pink ones - they are either blue- purplish blue or white. But - may be something new came up.
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Est. 2005 VOLUME II, ISSUE 16, 23rd MARCH 2007, PRICE 50p An independent newspaper in association with Saint FM Fighting a Losing Battle Ascension Island Councillors resign outraged with FCO "In conclusion, your elected representatives have been used as pawns by HMG to legitimise a regime that is questionable, discriminatory, dishonest and unfavourable to the taxpayers of this island and we are no longer prepared to continue this exercise in futility." Say Ascension Island Councillors A Heart Shaped Donation Tel: [+290] 2488 Editorial The St Helena Independent Email: firstname.lastname@example.com The first ever independent newspaper http: www.saint.fm St Helena Media Productions Ltd. providing indepth news coverage for St Helenians 2nd Floor, Association Hall Main Street, Jamestown all around the world. Available FREE online. Island of St Helena in association with South Atlantic Ocean STHL 1ZZ Saint FM 93.1 - The Heartbeat of St. Helena Interesting times. The recent political to find any candidates to stand in a new eting show either. Every time a look at events on Ascension have take up much election. In the end, it might be neces- the order papers before a LegCo meet- of the space in the Independent this sary for the Governor to suspend or ing I get a flack-back experience. week. It will, without doubt, receive a lot even repeal the Council Ordinance for Haven't I seen these questions and of attention in London as well. As it Ascension and abolish the elected body. motions before? Has Carol sent me the stands, the resigning Councillors have The Governor can do this but it would order papers from the last meeting? Af- managed to draw attention to the lack mean an enormous loss in prestige for ter investigation, I can confirm that Carol of democracy and non-existing will from the Foreign Office. is without blame but the range of ques- FCO to improve the situation on Ascen- The five (former) Councillors on Ascen- tions is very similar to last LegCo, and sion. Now the Foreign Office is faced sion have made a huge impact on the the one before… and the one before…. with some problems. They can either democratic future of the Island, which Mike call for a bye-election to fill the six empty will not go unnoticed. We are watching seats or dissolve the Council and call the space. Applications for the post as Governor for a general election. It is not likely that I have to say that the Council in St for St Helena and Dependencies they are in a hurry to dissolve Council Helena does not carry the same excite- closes on Monday 26th March. Here as a general election must be held within ment as on Ascension. I attended the are the latest odds according our a month after such a decree. Ascension Public Accounts Session on Monday. It contributer. can manage without a functional Coun- was not a thrilling experience, to say the from ng etti cil for quite some time as the day-to-day least. To me, it appeared to be a com- t b running of the Island is managed by the plete waste of time and I would be sur- Administrator but sooner or later the empty seats must be filled. According prised if anybody got anything useful out of it. Looking at the order paper for tes t Eric' La es n 'Ho punter's friend to our information from Ascension it will LegCo on Monday, the two days in the be extremely difficult, if not impossible Court House next week will not be a riv- the The following letter was sent to the British Foreign Secretary, the Right Hon (no refunds for non-runners) Margaret Beckett, M.P, by Bishop John, earlier this week: 2/1 Caterina Alari Dear Minister, 3/1 Alan Huckle 3/1 The woman from Montserrat Greetings from the South Atlantic Ocean. 5/1 Eddie Palmer I write to you with concern about one requirement that appears in the Candidate 8/1 Michael Hill Brief for applications for the post of Governor of St Helena which is produced by 12/1 Steven Hillier Odgers, Ray and Berndtson (URL: www.odgers.com/15277Cand.doc), namely, 14/1 Andrew Kettlewell · You have been resident in the UK for at least two of the previous ten years, 16/1 Kurt de Freitas at least one year of which must have been a consecutive twelve-month period. 20/1 Colin Forbes Furthermore, to enable the appropriate security checks to be carried out, you 25/1 Tom Crowards must have resided for at least three consecutive years in one country. 25/1 John Styles I realize that in this day and age careful security clearance needs to be made for 28/1 Richard Winch 33/1 Amias Moores candidates for such an important post. However, the requirement of having been 33/1 Adrian Green resident in the UK for two years in the last ten and at least one year of which must 40/1 Mike Hentley have been a consecutive twelve-month period is discriminatory in that it excludes 50/1 Karen Moran people who are 'Saints' who live on St Helena and are British Citizens, but not 66/1 Dr. Derek Topliss resident in the UK. Indeed this requirement excludes any British Citizen in any of 66/1 Peter Wilson the Overseas Territories. It also excludes British Citizens living elsewhere be- 66/1 Andy Bonner cause of work that may have gifts which would make them a good candidate for 80/1 Adam Kossowski the Governorship of St Helena. 80/1 Tim Walpole I feel sure that Her Majesty's Government does not want to discriminate in this 100/1 Tony Moloney 250/1 Percy Teale way and respectfully request that a solution might be found to remove such seem- 250/1 Rodney Buckley ing discrimination. 250/1 Roger Morice Please be assured of my prayers for you in your important work. 500/1 Ken Baddon The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 2 Police and Courts Poor The Police Service received and dealt with a total of 19 reports for the period same offence. Three criminal cases of serious nature Attendence Monday 12th to Sunday 18th March. were adjourned in the Magistrates' Court Tuesday night saw seven constituency These included 3 criminal reports, 2 of yesterday morning. Jonathan Stewart meetings where councillors were in- which resulted in arrests being made and Herne stood charges with importation, forming and consulting constituents 5 road traffic reports possession and possession with intent about the legislation that will be put for- On Tuesday 13th March, a person was to supply a controlled drug, namely can- ward to Legislative Council on Monday arrested in the St. Paul's area for the nabis. –The Parcel Tax Repeal Bill, the Eco- offence of reasonable suspicion of theft Anthony Mark Crowie appeared charged nomic Development Bill and the Eng- and later charged with the offence and with an offence under the Sexual Of- lish Law Application Amendment Bill. bailed to appear before the Court in due fences Act and Shavon Mark Henry ap- Also other matters could be put forward course and then released from police peared charged with assault causing for discussion. The total turnout to these custody. actual bodily harm. All three cases were meetings was very poor. The best at- On Saturday 17th March a person was adjourned until 12th April. tendance was recorded in Longwood, arrested for the offence of reasonable where six people turned up, four at- suspicion of assault occasioning actual During the period of last week from the tended in Sandy Bay, three turned up to bodily harm which had occurred in the 12th March to 19th March, the Police the meeting at Blue Hill, only one in Jamestown area. The person was later Detachment on Ascension Island re- Jamestown, Half Tree Hollow and charged with the offence and bailed to ceived and dealt with three reports, Levelwood. In St Paul's, nobody came appear before the Court in due course which includes two Road Traffic Of- to the meeting. and then released. fences, and one Road Traffic Accident. On Monday 12th March, a report of theft of fuel in the Jamestown area was re- On Friday evening the Police carried out vehicle checks on various roads on the PAC Meeting ported. This case is currently being in- island and as a result two drivers were The Public Accounts Committee met in vestigated. given verbal warnings for driving their the Court House on Monday morning Two persons were given verbal warn- vehicles with defective lights. On the under its Chairman, Councillor Robert ings for the offences of driving a motor early hours of Sunday morning the po- Robertson. The purpose of the meet- vehicle on a road without due care and lice received and dealt with a Road traf- ing was to scrutinise the accounts for attention and causing unnecessary ob- fic Accident on the main road between 2005-06 of the St Helena Currency Fund struction to other road users. Georgetown and Hogan's Bypass Junc- the St Helena Fisheries Corporation, St One person was given a written warn- tion. There were no injuries, but both Helena Development Agency and the St ing for driving a motor vehicle on a road vehicles received damage. Both driv- Helena National Trust. The main offi- without a valid drivers' license and two ers were under the prescribed limit. This cials of these statutory bodies presented other persons were also reported for the report is still under investigation. the accounts and were questioned by the Members of Legislative Council St Helena to commemo- serving on the Public Accounts Commit- Wirebird rate abolition of Slavery tee. Facilitator St Helena will join other countries around the world to celebrate the aboli- LegCo on Monday tion of slavery in the British Empire. A formal meeting of the Legislative The St Helena National Trust is In 1807 Parliament passed the Slave Council will be held from Monday 26th pleased to announce the appointment Trade Act, which abolished the slave March. This would normally be the of Mrs Catherine Turner as Assistant trade in the British Empire. 25 March budget session but as the aid agreement Facilitator for the Wirebird Workshop will be the bicentenary of this historic reached with the DAPM team a few to be held in April. Participants will event. Slaves did not gain their full free- weeks ago has not received Ministerial shortly be hearing from Catherine with dom until 1838 and although slavery approval at this stage, a motion will be the draft programme. Dr Tony Prater was finally abolished in the Americas in raised saying "that until such time as the and Ms Loretta Mackinnon from RSPB 1888, it is estimated that over 20 mil- Appropriation Ordinance for the finan- will arrive her on Saturday 7 April and lion people are still in forms of servitude cial year 2007/08 comes into operation, the workshop will take place at A&NRD today. this House resolves that the Governor courtesy of the Chief Agriculture and The United Kingdom has organised vari- be empowered to issue a Provisional Natural Resources Officer, Mr Darren ous events to commemorate the aboli- Warrant to authorise the withdrawal of Duncan from 10th to 12th April. The aim tion of Slavery and on St Helena there monies from the Consolidated Fund and of the workshop is to work with key will be a special service of thanksgiv- Development Fund for the purpose of stakeholders to produce a Species ing. This is to take place at the Cathe- meeting expenditure necessary to carry Action Plan to secure the Wirebird's dral on Sunday 25 March at 5.30pm. on the services and development future. projects of the Government." Mrs Cathy Hopkins Public Relations/Information Office In all, 11 motions and 15 questions are Director Office of the Chief Secretary scheduled to be dealt with over two SHNT 22 March 2007 days. The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 3 Generous Donation On Tuesday, the French Consul, Michel Dancoisne-Martineau, told the Independent/Saint FM about his plans to protect the Pavilion at the Briars and the beautiful areas towards the Heart-shaped waterfall for future generations. The first step towards Michel's dream was to transfer a large parcel of land, which includes the waterfall itself to the St Helena National Trust. To the enjoyment and gratitude of the National Trust, this transfer was signed at a small ceremony at the Legal and Lands Department in Essex House later on Tuesday. Mr Martineau said that he bought the land at the Briars from Cable & Wireless Plc about six years ago as a single plot. A "If anything happened to me and the land came into other large part of this original plot has now been signed over to private hands", Michel said, "the situation could be really the Trust, without any conditions attached. Michel said that awkward for the future of one of St Helena's most important he had full confidence in St Helena National Trust to take tourist attractions." He emphasised that the French Govern- care of the land for future generations. He suggested that ment had not accepted the offer to receive the land at this the area, which is one of the most beautiful spots on the is- stage but negotiations were ongoing. Michel lyrically described land, could be carefully developed into a picnic area with walks the Briars as the perfect spot on the Island, under the fog and spectacular scenery only a stone-throw away from James- belt, with a Mediterranean feel to it. It is 'Paradisiac' – like town. The next step in Michel's plan is to transfer a large part paradise -, he said. This has to be protected against intru- of land around the Pavilion to the French Government. Cur- sive development for the benefit of generations to come. The rently, the access road and the parking area outside do not French Government would ensure that the Pavilion and its belong to the Pavilion, which is French property, but to Michel surroundings would continue to be a vital part of St Helena's himself. heritage and tourism industry. Advertising Delayed The advertising of the posts as substantive Chief Secretary and Financial Secretary for St Helena have been delayed. SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN According to DfID, this is due to a further consideration of the Cherish our past; value the future. salaries and other benefits offered to a future successful ap- Patron: HRH The Duke of York KG, KCVO,ADC. plicant to the post of Chief Secretary. This time, DfID and Honorary members: Mr George Benjamin BEM; Mrs Jessica FCO are cooperating to avoid the future Chief Secretary to March MBE. earn more than the next Governor, as this could cause griev- Launched 21 May 2002 ance. Only a few years ago Governor Hollamby bitterly com- Tel/Fax +290 2190 e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com plained that he earned less than the Chief Secretary. Hope- fully, this problem will be sorted out shortly to enable adver- The St Helena National Trust is pleased to announce the tising to commence. donation of an area of land by M Michel Martineau. Michel expressed the wish to return it to the Saints and approached Elections on Tristan the Trust earlier this year. From Tuesday's elections on Tristan it has been reported The land is an area of great beauty and extends from under that turnout was slightly down from the usual 60-70% for Chief Black Bridge up to the Heart-Shaped Waterfall. The Trust Islander and for the eight elected Island Councillors. In the recognises the great potential & significant landscape value event, of the 226 registered voters 127 completed ballot pa- of this natural amphitheatre. The valley floor is currently filled pers were handed in: a turnout of 56.2%. These included 10 with invasive trees and shrubs but the area is within easy postal votes introduced for the first time for Tristanians cur- walking distance of town and although the Trust will not be rently visiting St Helena or Cape Town. undertaking any work on the land at present, in the future it The new Chief Islander is Conrad Glass (Head of Police may well open up pathways and create a viewing platform Department), who had a narrow 9 vote victory over a former for visitors to enjoy the spectacular waterfall in flow. It may Chief Islander, James Glass (Head of Agriculture & Natural also be possible to re-introduce endemic flora to the valley. Resources). The Trust wishes to record its sincere thanks to M Martineau For the Island Council, it seems that voters were looking for for his generous donation. The donation will enable the se- some new faces as none of the five candidates standing for curity of the land for future generations and is part of Michel's re-election were successful this time round. The new team desire to secure the long-term preservation of the bounda- include both Connie and James Glass, Lorraine Repetto and ries of the Briar's Pavilion. Iris Green of Finance Department, Postmaster Ian Lavarello Mrs Cathy Hopkins and Lillie Swain from the Post Office, Dereck Rogers the Director Agricultural& Veterinary Officer, and Robin Repetto, an elec- SHNT trician working for PWD. 20 March 2007 The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 4 Your Opinion Counts Contribute to the Newspaper. 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Dear Independent, would find it difficult to build a family could find answers to these questions I have to take up what you said in your home for £11,875 starting from scratch. for there seems to be a disconnect be- editorial in the Independent last week What the LDP has done is to raise the tween the aims of certain policies and about the Sustainable Development threshold and put something as basic what is being put into practice, particu- Plan (SDP) and poor public attendance as affordable housing out of reach of larly when it comes to ownership by the in discussing this document. most Islanders earning a living on St public. According to the IMF, such a dis- Perhaps it is not surprising that there is Helena. connect is one of the major factors that little interest shown in the SDP when, With the St Helena Government build- would put at risk the success of a far- as you showed in the 9 March issue of ing few if any social (government land- reaching process for change as is cur- the Independent, SHG and DFID signed lord) houses in the past decade, with the rently planned for St Helena. up to an Aide Memoire on the 5th March high cost of renting private accommo- Yours faithfully setting out in detail what the aid pack- dation, rising cost of building materials BASIL GEORGE age will be, based on the Draft SDP for and labour, rising general cost of living, the three year period 2007/08 - 2009/ how will young people, especially young 10. Given that government departments people wanting to set up home on St Dear Independent, as part of the aid agreement have col- Helena, manage for something as ba- I read with interest Councillor John lectively been asked to cut £1m from sic as housing? Rather than encourag- Reid's report on the CPA meeting in Lon- the overall SHG budget for the next fis- ing this important group to stay and fami- don, under the theme, "Restoring Trust cal year, what additional financial provi- lies to return, this policy is likely to have in the Political Process," and thank him sion is likely to be made as a result of the opposite effect. It also will not meet for his report. In choosing to highlight public consultation of the Draft SDP? the aims of the SDP for social develop- the presentation entitled "The Current The beginning of the SDP shows that it ment, nor the LDP to encourage private Way of Doing Politics is Killing Politics" seeks to establish "the future path for housebuilding and reduce deprivation. Mr. Reid seems to imply that the politi- St Helena's economic and social devel- It is almost certain too that it will cal system in today's St. Helena is less opment". Ahead of public consultation greatly increase the SHG budget to pro- effective than it might be. and final agreement of the SDP, the vide more social housing. Currently So far so good. What opinions has Mr. Land Disposal Policy (LDP) came into there are 70 people on the list for social Reid formed as a result of his journey, force on the 12 March 2007. A major housing. and what changes does he believe principle of the LDP is to "reduce all It is not as though people on the Island would benefit the people of your island? forms of deprivation, to encourage pri- have not raised the matter of housing. Specific changes, please, not vague ref- vate housebuilding". However when you The Citizenship Commission in a paper erences to "involving the youth" or "re- look at the new prices in Appendix A in "Bridging strategy - the informal turning to our traditional values." the LDP for Crown Land for Islanders economy" dated October 2005 showed Management is a career. Leadership is to build their family homes it puts it out the importance of housing in any plan- a calling. of reach of affordable housing for most ning for social and economic transfor- London Reader people earning a living on St Helena. mation. This paper was discussed at an Take the middle category where most informal session of Leg Co and the prin- people are building and likely to build ciples put forward in a motion in formal Dear Independent, homes, I.e. in Half Tree Hollow, New session in November 2005 with unani- Sometimes it's good to observe events Ground, Longwood. A quarter acre plot mous support. Why in moving to a free in other Overseas Territories, where of Crown/government land will now cost market economy has a transition phase we're not emotionally involved. It pro- £3125. A person earning £70 a week not been planned to allow for adjust- vides us with some perspective on how will only raise a bank loan of £10,920. ment, especially when it comes to some- things are done in St. Helena — and Deducting the cost of the land it means thing as basic as housing? Ascension, whose elected representa- the person will only have £7,795 to ex- What should be raised is not so much tives have just demonstrated what real cavate, put in services and build a that few people attend meetings of the leadership is about. Over 11 years ago home. Even someone earning £5,000 SDP but why do so few attend? a year, raising £15,000 from the Bank It would be helpful if the Independent Continued on NEXT PAGE The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 5 Your Continued from PREVIOUS PAGE was taken eight months before the elec- tion to take their money and deny them the advantages. In places blessed with Some of us here at the asylum believe there is a clear difference between Clancy and his despicable predecessor: Opinion Counts McDonald's and terrorists we call that "fraud." When people cooperate as a group to commit fraud, we call that a "criminal conspiracy." This goes beyond the normal arrogance and secrecy that Hollamby's behaviour was more visible and obvious. Both rose from anonymity to international ridicule. Two in a row is quite enough. Saints are loyal, honourable people, not house the then-Governor of Montserrat de- surrounds governance in St. Helena. slaves to series of arrogant rulers. I im- clared a State of Emergency because This is shameful, deplorable conduct. plore the Overseas Territories Depart- of the volcano crisis. We don't hear This is slimy colonialism at its best. ment to send the Saints a Governor in about it much today because it might It appears that this conspiracy was ac- October who cares about the people, frighten the tourists, but the State of tively led on a local level by Governor their culture and their environment. I Emergency continues to this day. Clancy. If that is true, how does he jus- remind them that management is a ca- The economy is virtually dead because tify hiding the truth from the people he reer. Leadership is a calling. of the uncertainty about the future, so claims to represent? When did he first London Reader Montserrat is on grant-in-aid. These two know the truth? Who benefited from his [Reference: Ascension Islander, 1 July factors give the Governor a great deal deception? 1999] of power. More than in St. Helena, if you Taxation without representation can imagine. While the unsafe zone provides safety for the residents from pyroclastic flows, there have been renewed concerns this week about the potential of an explosive lateral eruption that might endanger peo- ple in a larger radius. There are con- flicting opinions about what to do. Obviously, such a Governor's leadership qualities become vitally important. Peo- ple must trust her, or there will be chaos. And what is she doing this week to en- gender the people's trust? According to the Montserrat Reporter she is having secret meetings about whether to move the safe zone boundary and evacuate Salem. What would happen if everyone in every corner of Montserrat knew all they On Sunday 11 March, in Swindon, UK, St wanted to know about the volcano, and Helenian karate students Nicole Peters and had open access to all the experts' opin- Bethany Robinson both graded successfully for ions about it? the 7th time, on this occasion gaining their brown belts. The girls, both 10 years old, have Don't blame your elected leaders. This been students of the South England Martial Arts is the way they have been taught by (SEMA) Club now for nearly 2 years. Their in- those sent to rule over you. History will structor is Sensei Ron Collier a 4th Dan Karate separate those who meant well from & Kickboxing expert with over 25 years experi- those who did well. ence training and teaching these skills. It gets worse. In June of 1999 the then The style of karate practiced by the club is Wado Administrator of Ascension, Roger Ryu, ( ) one of the world's 6 major karate Huxley, when asked about democratic styles. On the surface Wado-Ryu looks very rights, said that people need to be pre- similar to other styles such as Shotokan, how- ever, to the trained eye there are very impor- pared to contribute towards the island tant differences. For instance, a Shotokan prac- financially and that for "proper demo- titioner is likely to force an incoming fist out of cratic government here, those people the line of attack. A Wado Ryu expert, on the taking part in the democratic process other hand, will rather move him/herself out of must put their money where their mouth the line of attack while taking up a position that is." will gain an advantage over the opponent. As We shall overlook the concept of hav- part of the karate lessons, SEMA students learn ing to pay for democracy. Certain ad- respect, strength & honour, discipline, gain vantages were offered to the people of more confidence and achieve a greater level of fitness. Nicole & Bethany continue to train Ascension so that they voted to tax with the club in Swindon every week and are themselves in order to be blessed with already working hard toward their next grad- a new democratic system in a new As- ing. cension Island. If what the ex-Council- Contributed by Collin Peters, Swindon, UK. lors are telling us is correct, a decision The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 6 Council Resigns Last Friday, it stood clear that Ascension Island was without an Elected Council. One Councillor had resigned at an earlier stage and five more resigned at the end ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT of last week. This left the Council with only one member, Cyril Leo, out of the original seven. The Administrator of Ascension, Mr Michael Hill said that it was Press Release regrettable that the Councillors had resigned but he said that he would not com- ment on the reason for the walkout as it would be up to the councillors to give the reasons for the resignations. As the Ascension Island Council now cannot form a The Island Council held discussions with FCO quorum, new elections – in some form - have to be forthcoming. The Attorney Officials, Hugh Philpott, (Deputy Head OTD), General for St Helena and Ascension Island, Ken Baddon, said last Friday night Karen Moran, (St Helena and Dependencies that "today's events have raised constitutional issues that will be resolved over Desk Officer) and Summiya Ahmad, (Sup- the next few weeks". port Officer) who visited Ascension Island JOINT RESIGNATION STATEMENT from 14-15 March. The main areas of dis- cussion were the housing and business poli- News travels fast on Ascension Island and as a result you are all now cies. The Island Administrator also joined the probably aware that the majority of Island Councillors have resigned fol- lively sessions with the Island Council, which lowing a visit by the FCO on the 14th and 15th of March. We feel very were chaired by HE the Governor. The main strongly that you as the tax paying electorate should be made aware of the focus of the discussion was a draft housing circumstances leading to a decision that for all of us was not only difficult to policy, which was produced by the Island make but disappointing in the extreme. Council in 2006. For three years Islanders were encouraged to believe that the 'work camp' The visitors also met representatives from mentality that governed all aspects of Ascension Island was to be a thing of some of the Employer Organisations and the the past. The very fact that the fiscal regime was changed with the intro- US and UK Base Commanders during their duction of tax, that an electoral roll was established and that people were two day visit. The participants made some given a vote led us all to certain expectations. There is no doubt that the good progress. The Island Council agreed blow of the U-turn announcement in November 2005 caused all of us to to draft a paper on certain aspects of the dis- take a step back and it was difficult to see how any sort of democratic cussion on housing policy and send it to the system could continue without the introduction of basic rights. However, visiting team when back in London. This will we had undertaken to represent the public and felt that we should at least be put to FCO Ministers in order to finalise try to achieve some headway within the constraints placed upon us by the policies discussed. HMG. Administrator's Office During the FCO visit we were left in no doubt that not only were our hopes Georgetown, 16th March 2007 misplaced but that we had all been misled and misinformed at every step of the way. Discussions with the head of the Overseas Territories Department con- Islanders accuse firmed that: • The decision not to allow Right of Abode, Land Tenure, Fiscal Britain of betrayal By Philip Johnston, Home Affairs Editor Development or Social Development had been taken prior to our The Telegraph 21/03/2007 last election. In fact it was pretty much off the table as early as the beginning of 2005. A bitter diplomatic row has broken out on a • Economic diversification and expansion will not be allowed which south Atlantic island that played a key role in means that all increasing costs will have to be met by the tax payer. the Falklands conflict 25 years ago. As a UK Dependant Territory, Ascension Island will have to comply Almost the whole council on Ascension has with various international obligations, the majority of which will have resigned in protest over Britain's decision to financial implications. FCO have stated no financial help will be withdraw promised rights. forthcoming from the UK. Taxes would have to be raised to meet Islanders have accused ministers of betrayal these obligations. and of deception - and a visit by a Foreign • Despite Lord Triesman's claims to the contrary there is no other OT Office delegation sent to smooth ruffled feath- that operates under a similar model to Ascension Island. Infact when ers merely made matters worse. pushed the FCO could not name anywhere else in the world that Ascension, a tiny volcanic island about the purports to have this anomalous system. size of Jersey, is a UK dependency. • The Administrator acting alone will have the decision on housing It serves as an air base for the RAF and the allocation, business licences, entry permits and work permits. US air force and was an important refuelling stop on the way to the Falklands during the The majority of the above points were known by the Administrator and war in 1982. About 1,000 people - mostly from Governor prior to the election in 2005. Despite almost every manifesto St Helena - live and work there, though they containing aspirations contrary to this standpoint they let the election go Continued on NEXT PAGE Continued on NEXT PAGE The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 7 Council Resigns JOINT RESIGNATION STATEMENT Islanders accuse Continued from PREVIOUS PAGE ahead. It would have been much kinder and far more honest to have in- Britain of betrayal formed the island pre-election of this change in attitude and let the elector- Continued from PREVIOUS PAGE ate and the candidates make much more informed choices as to where their votes should go or, if indeed, the election should go ahead. were expected to leave once their employ- Even the FCO realised that with the introduction of taxation the need for ment ended. representation had to be addressed. However it is impossible to achieve However, a few years ago, the islanders were any effective representation that does more than simply pay lip service to told that permanent rights of abode and prop- the term without changing the fundamental basis upon which the island is erty ownership would be introduced. The idea governed and run. Unfortunately for us the FCO failed to understand this was to create a ''settled society'', with taxa- basic point and have tried to force together two totally incompatible sys- tion and representation for islanders. Since tems. The situation should not, and indeed must not, continue. Without a 2002, they have elected their own seven- commitment to real change and forward movement then they should do the member council and set about building up honorable thing and abolish the tax regime and return to 'per capita' charg- tourism and private enterprise. ing or a similar employment contract based system. At least then no one A draft land register was prepared to allow could have any illusions as to their rights or stake in the future. property ownership and islanders invested Over the last sixteen months the Council has in turn been insulted and in the hotel, petrol station and shop, previ- ignored by FCO officials. Locally, it has proved impossible to move forward ously Crown property or owned by the com- on many issues due to the isolationist attitude of the local FCO official. The mercial "users". one person who should have been facilitating dialogue between elected Last year, however, the Government representatives and FCO/HMG has simply failed to even attempt to do so. changed its mind and said there would be The recent press release regarding the FCO visit sums the situation up no reforms after all. more eloquently than we ever could. This release was made to the public The islanders believe the American military even though the majority of Island Council had already resigned. This head objected to the idea of a settled community in the sand mentality is exactly the sort of attitude that has led to the frustra- on Ascension. The controversy has been lik- tion felt by all Councillors. In conclusion, your elected representatives have ened to the treatment of the Chagossian is- been used as pawns by HMG to legitimise a regime that is questionable, landers, forcibly removed from Diego Garcia discriminatory, dishonest and unfavourable to the taxpayers of this island in the Indian Ocean to make way for the and we are no longer prepared to continue this exercise in futility. American air force. The Ascension islanders were hoping for a Paul Bennett, Chris Cochran, Lawson Henry, Geoff Jones, reconsideration but after last week's visit from Caroline Yon. March 2007 the Foreign Office five of the councillors re- signed. They are now threatening to withhold taxes because they have no rights or proper rep- resentation. In a statement, the councillors said: ''During the FCO visit we were left in no doubt that not only were our hopes misplaced but that we had all been misled and misinformed at every step of the way." Lord Triesman, the foreign office minister, told parliament last year that the reforms were dropped because of the contingent financial liabilities that British taxpayers would face if they had to bail out the islanders. Geoffrey Fairhurst, a former administrator of Ascension, said last night: "Ministers should be ashamed." The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 8 Council Resigns The following letters from the councillors of Ascension have been submitted for publication in the St Helena Independent and The Islander To The Electorate of Ascension Resignation Statement by Caroline Submission by Ex-Councillor Island Yon Paul Bennett. You will have by now learnt that I have It was with extreme disappointment and resigned from my position as a mem- reluctance hat I found it necessary to Dear Governor, ber of the Ascension Island Council. tender in resignation as an island Coun- Regrettably, I am obliged to resign from I set out the reasons for this in my letter cillor last week. I dislike leaving a job the Ascension Island Council and con- of resignation to HE the Governor and half done and, as many of you know, sequently the Finance Committee. which are reiterated in a joint Press Re- I'm sucker for a lost cause. However, With progress in the past few months lease issued with four of my fellow being a Councillor brings certain respon- being minimal this decision had been Councillors who resigned at the time. sibilities and a duty not only serve the contemplated but was delayed in antici- This was not an easy decision but one taxpaying electorate and represent them pation of the visit by FCO officials, in the that I felt I needed to make as to have to the best of my ability but not to mis- hope that there might be some improve- carried on would have meant I was as- lead them and raise false expectation. ments envisaged to enhance the quality sisting to legitimise a democracy that By remaining on the Council I would ef- of life for the people that live and work doesn't really exist on Ascension Island. fectively be legitimising a system that here. However, it has been made clear In my view this would not have been in had no possibility of ever developing or during discussions with the FCO team your best interest and frankly is contrary significantly improving the framework that no future developments on Ascen- to the principles for which I stood for under which people are expected to live. sion Island will be supported by HMG, election in the first place. I cannot in good conscience continue. except of course those that may benefit Recent events were in stark contrast It is a shame to give no hope but it is the 'Users'. I certainly believe the people to the expectations I had following a responsible to raise hope. The demo- of Ascension and in particular the locals message to the first Island Council from cratic system as envisaged by HMG/ subject to direct and/or indirect taxes are the Foreign and Commonwealth Office FCO means no rights, no stake in the entitled to a decent standard of life within Minister for the British Overseas Terri- island and no influence in the important the political framework laid out by the tories, Baroness Amos, when she wrote: issues. This is no charge from the "com- ministers. It is against my political and "I wanted to send my congratulations to pany town" model most of us are famil- moral principles to continue in the coun- you following your election as Council- iar with. The big difference now is you, cillor role when I believe it is a tool used lors to the first Island Council on Ascen- the taxpayer and not the companies, will solely to legitimise the taxation process sion Island. I am pleased that island be expected to pay for any increased here. It paints a pretty picture and gives residents have been actively involved financial burden to AIG brought about the administration a shield to hide behind in the moves to democratic representa- by decisions made by our absentee but it has become increasingly difficult, if tion, which led to the vote on 1st Novem- landlord 4000 miles away. It does not not impossible, for me to justify to the ber. This is an historic step for the is- matter how often the FCO want to pro- electorate the benefits of them now hav- land. You will play an important role in test that we have a democracy (albeit a ing to pay tax. shaping the future of Ascension Island. limited one); as President Roosevelt The 'company island' that once existed, I hope that Councillors will work in close once said "Repetition does not transport whilst being less than ideal, remained partnership with the Governor and the a lie into a truth". open and truthful as everyone knew Administrator for the benefit of the is- It has being an honour to represent the where they stood and it was generally land". I did sincerely hope that we could island taxpayers over the last four and a accepted that the companies called the have worked for the true and proper rep- half years and I have been lucky to have shots. Now we pay tax but are still re- resentation of the democratic process alongside enthusiastic and dedicated strained in our endeavour to instigate on Ascension Island, but our efforts were Elected Representatives (during both small changes that will enable significant blocked every step of the way by the terms). I now look rd to spending time enrichment for our society. I am con- very office that introduced the change with my family who deserves medals for vinced that with some empathy on be- in the first place being so supportive for my Council work half of the government reasonable meas- In closing I would like to place on record over the last few years. ures can still be taken to alleviate some my thanks and appreciation to all of you Caroline Yon of the difficulties faced by taxpayers. It is who have supported me over the last 5 Georgetown only fair to reveal the truth, that the 'Us- years while I was a Councillor and who March 07 ers' still hold all the cards and the coun- voted me in on two general elections. cil is simply a puppet with the strings held Yours despondently by the government. While I accept that Lawson A Henry 19th March 2007 Continued on NEXT PAGE The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 9 Letters continued from PREVIOUS PAGE the council cannot expect to have all i) that it was (and is) well known that only does this circumnavigate democ- their suggestions met favourably, on the I favour the granting of right of abode to racy until a very late stage in policy de- contrary, I will not settle for zero devel- the population of Ascension, velopment, but it has also created an opment initiatives and take ownership of ii) that I wrote a "Councillor's diary" atmosphere in which I felt unable to pro- policies that will not benefit but rather page in the Islander whilst I was on the duce an equivalent of the "Councillor's hinder the population. It is my personal first Council and people anticipated I diary" column as I had done during my opinion that we are no better off today would do the same if re-elected, time on the first council. than we were before the tax regime iii) that it was (and is) well known that The trigger for my resignation came last started, in fact I'm afraid to say we are I have a deep affection for Ascension week when Councillors were told of worse off for it. The efforts by my fellow and its people and wish the Island and HMG's vision for Ascension which is to councillors are admired and I wish them its society to develop as far as is possi- maintain the status quo on Ascension much luck as they continue to struggle ble. for the benefit of those organisations within the 'limited' democratic model in Within weeks of the election we were already here and that neither social nor which we operate. informed, by decree, that the right of economic developments were to be fa- Regards, abode was to be denied to us. Clearly cilitated. Now that it has become ap- Paul Bennett. this decision had been taken by HMG parent that the Council will not be per- As a final note I would like to acknowl- prior to the election on Ascension and mitted to lead the development of As- edge the people that voted for me and in my mind invalidated those elections; cension and indeed that Ascension will gave me their support since I became I considered resigning from the Council not develop at all, I feel that I would be elected. Thank you for your understand- at that point but decide instead to fight misleading the Electorate were I to con- ing. I think it is true to say my worst fears the decision with my fellow Councillors tinue as a Councillor, hence my resig- have been realised. ultimately via the asking of over 30 par- nation. liamentary questions concerning the I would like to thank those that voted decision and its consequences. Finally for me in the election, it was an honour having reconciled myself to the fact that to represent you; I would like to thank To the Electorate of Ascension, right of abode would not be granted in my fellow Councillors for their hard work It is with the deepest regret that I write the near or medium term I resolved to and good humour in trying circum- to inform you of my resignation from the continue on the Council to assist in pro- stances, it was an honour to serve on Ascension Island Council. gressing social and economic develop- the Council with you; and I would like to I stood for election to the second As- ments on Ascension. thank Sandra Benjamin for all of the as- cension Island Council on the basis that Since then continual pressure has been sistance she has given to all of the it would build upon the progress made put on Councillors not to communicate Councillors. by the first Council, and I believe that directly with members of the Electorate Yours sincerely those of the Electorate who voted for me prior to the formation and release of Geoff Jones did so for one of three reasons; agreed policies or draft ordinances; not Swearing in of Acting Governor Last Friday morning, Ethel Yon, Acting Chief Secretary, was sworn in as Acting Governor of St Helena and its Depend- encies. The appointment runs until 10 April 2007. The ceremony took place in the Library at Plantation House and the Oaths of Office were administered by the Sheriff, Pat Musk, JP MBE, and the blessing was given by Bishop John. The Acting Governor appointment has been made because Governor Clancy is cur- rently away from the Island. The Gover- nor departed St Helena on 6 March to attend meetings on Ascension and in the UK. Governor Clancy returns to St Helena on 15 April 2007 via Ascension Island. Public Relations/Information Office Office of the Chief Secretary 16 March 2007 The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 10 The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 11 The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 12 The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 13 The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 14 The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 15 PUBLIC WORKS Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc Prosperity Through Partnership & SERVICES Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc have vacan- cies for two Clerical Assistants. DEPARTMENT Secretarial Assistant A Secretarial Assistant is required to work within their Contractors who are registered on the 'standing list' Secretariat Department. The successful applicant should for Miscellaneous Minor Works and interested in have a good command of English, good organisational the following Contracts are invited to apply for and IT skills with knowledge of word processing and ex- inclusion on a select list of Tenders to bid for one or cel, a clear and pleasant telephone manner and willing to both of the works: be part of a small but busy team. For further details, please contact Miss Marilyn Johnson, 1. Construction of a Semi-detached GLH the Senior Secretary on tel no: 2380. Bachelors Flats at Ropery Field "A" Block. 2. Construction of a Semi-detached GLH Bachelors Flats at Ropery Field "B" Block. Mercantile Clerical Assistant The Mercantile Department is seeking to recruit a Cleri- These Contracts will be awarded on the ICE cal Assistant to support the General Manager (Mercan- Conditions of Contract (Minor Works 2nd Edition) with tile). The ideal candidate should be flexible, have a good the normal Public Works & Services Department command of English, good organisational and IT skills amendments. with knowledge of word processing and excel, good com- munication skills and a pleasant and helpful personality. Written "expressions of interest" should reach the For further details about this position, please contact Mrs Manager/HoD, Public Works & Services Department Linda Richards, General Manager (Mercantile) on tel no: by 16:00hrs on Tuesday 27th March 2007. 2104. Application forms may be collected from Solomons Cashier's Office and should be completed and returned For further information, contact Keith Moyce on to the Human Resources Manager, Solomons Office by telephone 2470 extension 233. Friday, 30 March 2007. Please include an up to date CV and contact number." To a special little PUBLIC WORKS boy Christo Crowie & SERVICES Happy birthday For today hope you like your DEPARTMENT presents And have lots of Contractors who are interested in the following Contracts fun are invited to apply for inclusion on a select list of Ten- Love from ders to bid for the works: Nanny June, Papa Walter, 1. French's Gut Water Project: Install LV 3 phase Auntie Megan overhead line from Distribution Sub-Station 77 Nanny Doris, to the new pumping station in French's Gut, Papa Raymond approximate distance 800 metres. Uncle David and Auntie Pat 2. Ruperts Power Station: Relocate the over head lines in the vicinity of the proposed new workshop into HV service duct. To my special son 3. Molly's Gut Water Project: Install HV 3 phase Christo Blake overhead line from Distribution Sub-Station 46 Happy 2nd birth- to the new pumping station in Molly's Gut, day for today approximately 2000 metres. I hope you will enjoy your party "Expressions of interest" should reach the Manager/HoD, And have lots of Public Works & Services Department in writing by nice presents 16:00hrs on Friday 30th March 2007. Love from Your mummy The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 16 TY BY ON ERLE TI O SA AUC P PR R IC FO L B U P The sale of Hutt's Gate Store will take place by Public Auction at Hutt's Gate TOMORROW, Saturday 24th March at 11 a.m. Viewings are between 10 -11am Contact Eric Benjamin, Auctioneer, on telephone (0290) 2354 or by email to firstname.lastname@example.com The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 17 APPLICATION FOR Vacancies for Mechanics Transport Division WORK PERMIT The Transport Division of the Public Works & Services Department Notice is hereby given that Mrs Lorna is seeking to recruit a Mechanic to work Wastell of Red Gate House, St Paul's, in the Garage has applied for a Work Permit to en- Complex at Donkey Plain. able her to produce and sell items of The main duties of craftware, for a period of three years the post is to properly maintain a on a self-employed basis. fleet of vehicles and heavy plant equipment Any objections to the granting of the to meet the demands of the government of St above Work Permit may be lodged, in Helena in the pursuit of its writing, with the Secretary, Immigration business and to ensure that Health and Safety becomes a fully integrated part of the management Control Board at the Office of the Chief and staff in the working environment. Secretary, The Castle, by 16 April For further details and a full job description, interested persons should contact Mr Brian Thomas, 2007. Garage Manager on Tel No 3065. C A George (Mrs) Secretary Applications should be submitted to the Manager/ HoD, PW&SD by Friday 30 March 2007. Immigration Control Board A highly recommended service provider St. Helenian Freight managed and owned by Oswald Goff To the Island of St. Helena is giving you the ability to have a supplier in Cape Town. St. Helenian Freight has established extensive contacts with the supply chain industry, giving them access to competitive prices that could benefit you their customer. Companies such as: Interested? Project Freight – sole agents for goods Then contact Oswald on transported to St. Helena Telephone No: +27 21 703 8825/ Fowkes Bros – Engineering & equipment suppliers +27 083 353 9825 Suburban Spares – automotive spares Email: Macro Ottery – one of the biggest retailers firstname.lastname@example.com Airtone Timbers – timber products OR To name but a few are onboard. Contact the SHDA on 2920 for further information on what this business has to offer! The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 18 WANTED A good home for 3 nice cats The public is advised that the Traffic Section at Police Headquarters will close for business on Friday 30th March from 12 noon and all day on Saturday 31th of March, but will open for approximately 5 or 6 years normal business hours on Wednesday 28th March. This is to old. All have been sprayed enable the usual end of financial year transactions to be made. and neutered. Please leave Any inconvenience caused is very much regretted. a message at 4491 Maroon Ford Maroon Forord For Sale Escort Escor t Mk 5 A white Creda Electric tible Convertib Conver tible Cooker – this has a main fan over, variable grill, ce- 1600cc ramic and halogen hob. Registration No: 1327 gistra This item is brand new. Also for sale is a Mitsubishi Pajero 2.8 automatic reg- istration 2697. This is me- tallic blue in colour, has electric windows and cen- tral locking. This vehicle is in excellent condition. For further details Interested persons For Sale can contact telephone 4825 Andrew Constantine on 3257/4362 The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 19 Party Night Café St Helena Tonight will be open for Sunday lunch at the Café St Helena where roast pork and roast Free Vodka Punch with food order lamb will be on offer Food: Tapas – strips of Sirloin Steak, at £7.50 per person. fish or chicken, with 4 dips – hot chilli, Booking is advised, call 2896. salsa, blue cheese and mustard Priced at £3.95 With the sound Machine DJ Cameron from 4pm until late tonight! Tel. 2896 Be there!! For Sale is Firewood To Jessica O'Bey who will be celebrating her blackwood or pine at birthday on the 25th March. Hope you have £25 per load delivered a wonderful day love from Tickie and Nicola. or £15 self collected. Also weaner piglets for sale Birthday wishes to Chloe Wainwright for her 11th birthday on Tuesday 27th March. We love and miss you so much, hope to see you this year, lots and lots of love from Daddy, Nanna and all your Please call Melanie or family and friends here in David on 2944 or 2896. Seaton Carew, U.K. The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 20 Press Releases Arrival of Ascension Profile:Lorna A. Drummond Year of Call: 1998 Crown Counsel The new Crown Counsel for Ascension, Mrs Devil Masters: D.C. Rae; Sheriff W.J. Totten; Sheriff N.C. Lorna Drummond, will arrive on Ascension Stewart on Friday 23rd March, accompanied by her husband and two children. As Crown Coun- Qualifications: LL.B., University of Glasgow 1989; M.Phil., sel, Mrs Drummond will (unlike the previ- University of Cambridge 1990; Dip. L.P., University of Ed- ous Legal Adviser) be a full time Govern- ment Lawyer; she will not provide advice di- inburgh 1991 rect to the public, but will (provided there is no conflict of interest) be available to assist Biography: the Ascension Lay Advocates. The Attor- Lorna Drummond was formerly Assistant Scottish Parliamentary Counsel and As- ney General, Ken Baddon commented: "I sistant Legal Secretary to the Scottish Law Officers. She was appointed Standing am delighted to welcome Mrs Drummond Junior to the Home Office in 2002. She specialises in administrative/constitutional to the legal team, and am sure she will be law and commercial litigation. She has appeared in arbitrations, planning inquiries, an asset to the Ascension Island Govern- the Land Court/Tribunal, Registration Appeal Court, Sheriff Courts, Inner and Outer ment." Before departure for his current busi- House of the Court of Session and the House of Lords. ness trip, Governor Clancy agreed in prin- ciple (subject to passages being available) that the Attorney General should make a Cases: short visit to Ascension soon after Crown Instructed in approx 50 judicial review cases last year. Counsel's arrival, to carry out induction brief- ing. Passages have now been confirmed, Publications: and Mr Baddon will leave St. Helena on 3rd Drafted primary legislation for Scottish Parliament/Scottish Law Commission and April on the MV Hebridean Spirit; he will re- secondary legislation for Tribunals and Courts. turn on the RMS St. Helena, arriving James- town on Sunday April 15th. During this trip, Appointments: he will continue to manage St. Helena work, except that which requires personal attend- Appointed member of panel to the Non-Executive Bills Drafting Unit of the Scottish ance at meetings. Parliament since 2000. Public Relations/Information Office Member of sub-committees of the Faculty of Advocates (Scottish Parliament Regu- Office of the Chief Secretary latory Procedure Inquiries Sub-Committee and Inquiry into private legislation pro- 22 March 2007 cedure by the Scottish Parliament.) winning the draw. The Staff Officer said that St Helena has always recog- nised the contribution the St Helenian crew made. He added that it was nice to see that the Falkland Island Gov- ernment was also recognis- ing the Island's contribution. Nine St Helenians were inter- ested in visiting the Islands but financially, it was not pos- sible to send all. The Falkland Islands Government is spon- soring Patrick and William's visit in recognition of St Two St Helenians to Participate in Falklands Anniversary Helena's involvement. Two St Helenians will travel to the Falk- Part of the criteria for this visit was that Islands on Tuesday afternoon at the individuals should not have been to the land Islands to commemorate the Is- Small Court House in Jamestown. The lands 25th Anniversary of liberation, fol- Falklands since 1982. Acting Governor, Ethel Yon, announced The visit is to take place in June of this lowing the Argentinean Invasion. The St the names, which were drawn from the Helenians are Patrick Williams of year. hat by Miss St Helena, Tiffany Plato. Public Relations/Information Office Gordon's Post and William George of Staff Officer, Amias Moores and Senior Half Tree Hollow. Patrick and William Office of the Chief Secretary Assistant Secretary, Leeanne Henry, 21 March 2007 have not visited the Falklands since were also in attendance along with 1982. members of the media who verified the Both men were part of the RMS volun- process. teer crew who travelled to the Falk- The Acting Governor extended con- Photo: Volunteer Crew 1982 by Bob Wilson land's. They were selected to re-visit the gratulations to Patrick and William on Picture courtesy of St Helena National trust The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 21 Cricket Continues on NEXT PAGE Golf Club news On Saturday and Sunday the 36 hole 'Charles Duncan Challenge Cup' was played and 25 players took part. The winner was Antonio Green with The Public Health & Social Services Department has vacancies for 73 and runner-up was Bobby Crowie with 72. Temporary Nursing Assistants. On Saturday the 2 Ball Pool winners For further information, interested persons are asked to contact were John Cranfield; Brian Coleman Miss Shirley Anderson, Senior Nursing Manager on telephone no and Joan Thomas and on Sunday 2500. Application forms, which are available from the department Leon Crowie; Jack Horner; Paddo should be completed and submitted to the Chief Administrator, Johnson; Shotty Green; Bobby Crowie Health & Social Services Officer by Thursday, 29 March 2007 and Brian Turpin. The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 22 To Aunt Freda, Uncle John, Uncle Tex, Aunt May, Nanny NoreenAnd All the family on St Helena, So sorry to hear of the passing away of our very special Great -grandmother and Grandmother,dearest 'mum Emily Van- guard. Sadly we cant be with you at this time and words of comfort are difficult to find but our thoughts are with you all. With deepest sympathy Sharon, Ivy,Leslie,Rob,Terry and all the family in uk. Cricket Fixtures START TIME TEAMS PLAYING UMPIRES ORGANISER TEAMS CAPTAIN 24 March Longwood Dax Richards 09:30hrs Longwood v Jamestown Les B & Darren I PatrickHenry Tel: 4456 Jamestown Gavin George 13:30hrs Blue Hill v Levelwood Jerry R & David G Blue Hill Ronald Williams Levelwood David Francis 25 March St Paul's Eddie Duff 09:30hrs St Paul's v Half Tree Hollow Alan T & Gavin G HTH Jerry Roberts 13:30hrs Sandy Bay v Longwood Jackie L & Gilbert Y Sandy Bay Ian Williams Notes (a) In the event of an umpire being unable to meet his scheduled appointment he should first contact the following who have agreed to do stand in's Lionel Leo 4918 Derek Thomas 3647 Nicky Stevens 2034/3623 John Joshua 2780 (b) Organiser's duties (i) Remind Umpires of their appointment. Umpires are responsible for arranging their own substitute. (ii) Make sure that the score book & equipment like chalk, pencils and sharpener are delivered to Francis Plain each Saturday morning (III)At the end of the last game on each Sunday collect or arrange for the score book to be delivered to Derek Richards Jamestown Community Centre Skittles Godfathers Rock Club 6-A-Side Skittles Results 15/03/07 Has Beens – 443 WON Lucky Strikes – 431 Highest Score Inez Richards 56 Doreen Thomas 54 12/03/07 Oldies But Goldies – 338 WON Alcometers - 320 Highest Score Peter Williams 64 Gary Corker 59 Rowdies - 422 WON Happy Go Luckys – 420 Clarrisa Osborne 59 Highest Score Bessie Peters 52 Eugene Williams 53 Highest Spare Sheila Richards 15 Clarissa Osborne 9 Kerry Furniss 9 20/03/07 Old Timers – 445 WON Left Overs – 423 Highest Score Dwayne Osborne 14 Diana Fowler 52 6 Pak – 350 WON Veterans – 326 Highest Spare Cyril George 15 Highest Score Larry Clifford 63 Pat LeBreton 62 Highest Spare Ann Andrews 13 Simon Johnson 12 John Lawrence 13 FIXTURES Tuesday 27th March 14/03/07 Never Readys 356 WON Weakest Links 327 8:00pm Has Beens vs Rowdies Highest Score Fred Johnson 64 Leigh Richards 58 Highest Spare Melanie Osborne 15 Thursday 29th March 7:30pm Happy Go Luckys vs Left Overs Ruthy's Angels 353 WON Choc N Nuts 313 Paula Stevens 71 Shelly Thomas 57 9:30pm Lucky Strikes vs Never Readys Clayton Thomas 57 Highest Spare Paula Stevens 17, 14, 9 Clayton Thomas 10 The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 23 Donny's eekend Enter tainment this weekend week Consulate Hotel Friday Night Disco in the Main Bar with DJ Friday- Sundowners and music videos on deck Dane Saturday- Children's disco. On deck there will be Saturday Night mixed music Disco in the Main Bar with DJ Cameron Sunday- Robbie's Disco on Entertainment deck Please note there will not be a Friday night – fish fry for members only. children's Music by Peter fuller and Charlie. disco next If anyone who would like to become a member then weekend. you can be on the night Saturday night – Live music by king George and friends Press Releases bilities, implement agreed strategies and lead major invest- New Head of Energy Division ment projects relating to energy. Selected In related news, the Energy Division will soon see the return of Colin Anthony from successful overseas training. Colin has Simon Oliver has been selected as Head of the Energy Divi- completed an Authorised Persons Electrical Training course sion. Simon is the current post holder and has been carrying with Schneider Electrical Limited in Chippenham. He has also out this role since his arrival in 2004. He reapplied earlier this completed a Wind Turbine Course with Wind Energy Solu- year. tions in the Netherlands and has successfully passed all ex- aminations. Colin will return to St Helena shortly and he will The Department For International Development is funding take on the role of Senior Engineer in the Energy Division. this key post, and Simon commences his new contract on 1 April 2007. Anders Bowers is also in the UK taking an access course to Before working on St Helena, Simon was an Operations and a BTech First Diploma in Engineering. Anders is studying with Maintenance Manager with Interserve Defence Limited on Highbury College in Portsmouth. Anders is making excellent the Falkland Islands. He has also worked as a Maintenance progress with his studies and his tutor commented that he Manager for MITIE Engineering, and as an Electrical Engi- has performed exceptionally well in his first year. He will re- neer for Southern Electric in the UK. turn to the Energy Division as a Senior Electrician. Simon has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic and Public Relations/Information Office Electrical Engineering and has completed various other post- Office of the Chief Secretary graduate courses. 22 March 2007 As Head of Energy, Simon will take on managerial responsi- The St Helena Independent Volume II, Issue 16 Friday 23rd March 2007 24
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On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by a deranged drifter named John Hinckley Jr.
The president had just finished addressing a labor meeting at the Washington Hilton Hotel and was walking with his entourage to his limousine when Hinckley, standing among a group of reporters, fired six shots at the president, hitting Reagan and three of his attendants. White House Press Secretary James Brady was shot in the head and critically wounded, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy was shot in the side, and District of Columbia policeman Thomas Delahaney was shot in the neck. After firing the shots, Hinckley was overpowered and pinned against a wall, and President Reagan, apparently unaware that he'd been shot, was shoved into his limousine by a Secret Service agent and rushed to the hospital.
The president was shot in the left lung, and the .22 caliber bullet just missed his heart. In an impressive feat for a 70-year-old man with a collapsed lung, he walked into George Washington University Hospital under his own power. As he was treated and prepared for surgery, he was in good spirits and quipped to his wife, Nancy, "Honey, I forgot to duck," and to his surgeons, "Please tell me you're Republicans." Reagan's surgery lasted two hours, and he was listed in stable and good condition afterward.
The next day, the president resumed some of his executive duties and signed a piece of legislation from his hospital bed. On April 11, he returned to the White House. Reagan's popularity soared after the assassination attempt, and at the end of April he was given a hero's welcome by Congress. In August, this same Congress passed his controversial economic program, with several Democrats breaking ranks to back Reagan's plan. By this time, Reagan claimed to be fully recovered from the assassination attempt. In private, however, he would continue to feel the effects of the nearly fatal gunshot wound for years.
Of the victims of the assassination attempt, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy and D.C. policeman Thomas Delahaney eventually recovered. James Brady, who nearly died after being shot in the eye, suffered permanent brain damage. He later became an advocate of gun control, and in 1993 Congress passed the "Brady Bill," which established a five-day waiting period and background checks for prospective gun buyers. President Bill Clinton signed the bill into law.
After being arrested on March 30, 1981, 25-year-old John Hinckley was booked on federal charges of attempting to assassinate the president. He had previously been arrested in Tennessee on weapons charges. In June 1982, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity. In the trial, Hinckley's defense attorneys argued that their client was ill with narcissistic personality disorder, citing medical evidence, and had a pathological obsession with the 1976 film Taxi Driver, in which the main character attempts to assassinate a fictional senator. His lawyers claimed that Hinckley saw the movie more than a dozen times, was obsessed with the lead actress, Jodie Foster, and had attempted to reenact the events of the film in his own life. Thus the movie, not Hinckley, they argued, was the actual planning force behind the events that occurred on March 30, 1981.
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