S.Atlantic : Sartma Daily (25/08/05)
Submitted by SARTMA.com (Juanita Brock) 25.08.2005 (Article Archived on 01.09.2005)
A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News.
SARTMA DAILY (25/08/05)
Compiled by J. Brock (FINN)
CONTENTS
Section 1: Articles by FINN
Section 3: Announcements
Section 4: FIRS News Direct
Section 1:
FALKLANDS STUDENTS PLEASED WITH GCSE RESULTS
By J. Brock (FINN)
According to Falklands Director of Education, Sylvia Cole, most of the students going on to study “A” Levels in the UK will be taking up places at Peter Symonds College, Chichester College, Atlantic College and at Broughton College.
Mrs. Cole told SARTMA that Emily Hancox, Ashley Jaffray, Liam Stevens, Mark Plunkett, Anna Connolly, and Gillie Cotter are headed for Peter Symonds College. Chester Crowie, Christian Ross, Lee Williams, and Danielle Betts, will attend Chichester College and that Edward Freer will be attending Broughton College.
Falklands’ students traditionally do well in their GCSEs and go on to achieve good grades in colleges and universities in the UK. Mrs. Cole has praised the students this morning on FIRS.
FALKLANDS’ TIDES WERE AFFECTED BY TSUNAMI
By J. Brock (FINN)
A report on Science Express, the online edition of the journal Science, says that there was a world-wide tidal affect from the Tsunami that devastated Sumatra on last Boxing Day. Affects were felt from hours to a day after the tsunami struck the Indian Ocean area with a massive 30 foot wave. According to the report affects were felt as far away as North Eastern Canada.
For our part, the tides rose 17.8 inches the day after the tsunami. Other interesting tide levels are Halifax, Nova Scotia, at 20 inches, and Corral, Chile, 7.8 inches. The article on Science Express explains that the anomalies in tide level had to do with the complex pattern of the wave as well as conditions on the sea floor.
Section 2:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A Cheese and ham tasting day will be held at the Beauchene deli on Tuesday, 30 August 2005. A wide assortment of ham, cheese, and sausage will be available free of charge. Opening times are as normal and the tasting is happening all through the day.
The Seamen’s Mission is open again. Normal Hours apply.
The funeral service for the late Marjorie Berntsen will take place at Christ Church Cathedral at 1400 on Tuesday, 14 August Floral tributes should be sent to the home of Brian and Monica May at 21 Jeremy Moore Ave.
The Air-bridge flight due in at MPA on Friday has been delayed 24 hours due to technical problems. It will arrive on Saturday and depart on Sunday. All timing remains the same.
Section 3:
FIRS NEWS DIRECT: 25 AUGUST 2005
Compiled by Stacy Bragger (SB) and Amy Johnson (AJ)
GCSE RESULTS:
Falklands students have received their GCSE results today. Stacy Bragger spoke to Emily Hancox (EH) and Teenie Ross (TR) to get their reactions.
SB: So what grades did you get, Teenie?
TR: I got a couple of “C” grades and mostly “D” grades. I am very pleased with them.
SB: Are you going away to study?
TR: I got the points to go to Chichester College so, hopefully, yes.
SB: What course are you hoping to do?
TR: NVQ –2 speech therapy.
SB: So, what grades did you get?
EH: I got some “A” and “B” grades and even an “A*” I was pretty shocked with some of them because I didn’t think they were going to be that good.
SB: Are you planning to go away to study?
EH: Yes. Peter Symonds.
SB: What subjects do you hope to do?
EH: Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Studies and English Language.
AJ: He also spoke to Director of Education, Sylvia Cole.
SC: Early indications are that most of the students who are going to study in the UK will be able to do so, although a small number of Peter Symonds College Students have been disappointed and not achieved the grades that they needed. Having said that, many students have achieved good grades, which reflects hard work and commitment to their studies. On the other hand, some other grades don’t reflect that commitment. If my calculations are correct, it appears that 9 students will study at Peter Symonds in the next academic year and four at Chichester. And, in addition, we should have a student at Bonham Collage in York and one at Atlantic College in South Wales. So I would like to congratulate all those students who have exceeded their predicted grades. They will be feeling very pleased with themselves today.
MOBILE PHONES:
There has been some debate recently about the proposed mobile phone network in Stanley and MPA. Amy Johnson went out and about and asked some members of the public what they thought about the project:
Voice No. 1: To be honest, I don’t really care either way because I don’t have a mobile phone anyway. Its good for the people who’ve got them.
Voice No. 2: I wouldn’t waste my money on it.
Voice No. 3: I think it’s a good idea, yes.
Voice No. 4: I think it is absolutely fantastic and I can’t wait for the international texting to come in so I can keep in contact with all of my friends.
Voice No. 5: I think it is a marvellous idea because I am on call from the hospital all the time and it would make it far easier for them to get in touch with me.
Voice No. 6: It needs to be looked into to make sure there aren’t any health problems caused by it.
Voice No. 7: Surely any form of communication can be a good thing.
Voice No. 8: I think it’s quite useful if you are out in Camp or if you get into difficulties. And I also think this problem with one of the towers – it’s in the wrong place. I think if Cable & Wireless want another tower in town, they could put it up near facility.
Voice No. 9: Well, yes. I think a mobile phone is handy but what’s the range of them here? I think that’s got to be proved – the health risk. Some say it is, some say it’s not. We should get more expert advice on it.
Voice 10: I read the paper and it says it’s dangerous and I read another article and it says it’s not. There are so many new things going on at the moment that I think you have to take an opinion and stick by it.
Voice 11: I don’t mind people having a phone but I don’t see why the masts have to be in town. Why can’t they put them further away so we don’t have to live next to them? If people want the phones, that’s their decision. I am worried about the health risks.
Voice No. 12: Yes. They would be an asset to the community with regards the MPA Road. If somebody has an accident, they can phone in. Old people who need extra care – it would be useful. I think the health risks would be minimal out here because you could stick the masts away on Sappers Hill and it would be no danger to anybody.
MEDI-VAC:
The Dash 7 Aircraft arrived in Antarctica yesterday and is due to land back in Stanley at approximately 1330 today. The Dash 7 aircraft arrived in Stanley earlier this week and flew to Rothera Base. A person at the base had suffered an accident and, while the patient was stable, BAS decided to fly them to Montivideo so their condition wouldn’t deteriorate. The aircraft is expected to spend an hour refuelling at Staley Airport and should arrive in Montevideo some time this evening after its 6 hour journey.
DARTS:
Week 19 of the Darts season saw a frantic set of matches. The Tornadoes’ victory against the Snowmen saw them stay on top of the league and take their points tally to 51. The Rose B team are in 2nd place with 45 points after they defeated Men at Arms. Gary Hewitt has the highest amount of legs won with 53 and James Lang is in 2nd place with 51. For the ladies, Maggy Goss has the highest amount of legs won with 44 and Anne Murphy has 31. Tooty Ford has the most individual points with 11 and for the ladies, Maggy Goss has the most individual points with 6 points.
HARBOUR, SHIPPING AND FISHING NEWS:
On Tuesday the Trawler Thorus came into Berkley Sound for transhipping. On Wednesday, the Protagat came to FIPASS along with the long-liner, The Viking Bay and the Polar Pesca 1. And, the trawler, Costa del Cobo came into Port William.
(100X Transcription and Monitoring Service)
Websites: http://www.falklandnews.com. http://www.tristantimes.com, http://www.the-islander.org.ac, http://www.sartma.com, http://www.news.co.sh
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