S.Atlantic : Sartma Daily (10/11/05)
Submitted by SARTMA.com (Juanita Brock) 11.11.2005 (Article Archived on 18.11.2005)
A brief run-down of South Atlantic news
SARTMA DAILY (10/11/05)
Compiled By J. Brock (FINN)
CONTENTS
Section 1: Editorial by FINN
Section 2: Articles by FINN
Section 3: Election News
Section 4: Announcements
Section 1:
UK OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSERVATION FORUM “CARRIES ON REGARDLESS”
An Editorial by J. Brock (FINN)
Ever wonder what’s more important than saving whales or preventing seabird deaths on long-line hooks? It could be petty politics. Consider the following minute from an environmental gathering.
Admission of observers: COP9 President Otafiire presented the list of registered observers (COP9 Doc. 31), stating this list would remain open as new observers are registering daily. ARGENTINA objected to registering the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum as UK-based, as this NGO relates to the Falkland/Malvinas, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and rejected all references to these as UK territories. The UK reiterated its position on the sovereignty of the islands.
I hear it coming – “That was resolved 23 years ago, right? – wrong!
It seems that petty politics gets into everything, including some subjects where it is detrimental. Fortunately the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum carries on regardless.
If I were an Albatross or a Whale, I’d have a few words for anyone with the mandate to protect – “Quit wasting time with the protocol of petty politics and get cracking on the real issues before the true calamity – the affects of global warming – really catch up with us.”
And me? I think some people ought to grow up.
Section 2:
FALKLANDS ENERGY PRICES SOAR AS THE PRICE OF OIL FALLS
By J. Brock (FINN)
When the price of crude oil rose above $70.00 per barrel, energy prices in the Falklands almost immediately changed to reflect having to buy hydrocarbons products at higher prices. That was on August 30th. However the price of crude has dropped since then to a low today of $58.93 – some $11.07 lower than the August high. Further to this, it is anticipated that the price of crude will lower to between $45.00 and $55.00 per barrel – a more manageable price.
Stock markets find the news encouraging – but not so for the major oil companies who are feeling the pinch.
People will be asking why their energy costs are not going down and the simple answer is that when stocks of hydrocarbons products were purchased the price was high and the cost was calculated in the energy bill to the individual customer. It is possible for a reduction of energy costs here should hydrocarbons products be bought at a lower price – that is if the price of crude doesn’t rise while we are using up products bought at the higher price. Islanders hope that isn’t the scenario.
SEVEN-MAN POLICE TEAM ARRIVES ON SATURDAY
By J. Brock (FINN)
Government House have announced that a seven-man team of Police Officers from the Professional Standards Department of the Metropolitan Police Service will arrive in the Falkland Islands on Saturday, 12 November 2005 to investigate allegations against members of the Royal Falkland Islands Police.
Detective Chief Superintendent Carl Bussey will lead the delegation. And, the team will be sworn in as Royal Falkland Islands Police Officers during the investigation and the length of their stay.
It is expected that the team will complete their investigations within a week but some of the team members will stay on if the investigation lasts longer. A report will be submitted to H. E. the Governor Mr. Pearce by the team in due course.
Section 3:
ELECTION NEWS: Thursday, 10 November 2005
The Deputy Returning Officer would like to remind the electors of their voting rights as follows:
For the Stanley Constituency any voter may vote for up to five persons whose names appear on the ballot paper. Any voter may vote for fewer than 5 persons if he or she wishes, so a voter may vote for five persons, four persons, three persons, two persons or one person, whose name appears on the ballot paper. And a voter’s ballot paper is not invalid if he or she has voted for fewer than five persons.
For the Camp Constituency: any voter may vote for up to three persons whose names appear on the ballot paper. Any voter may vote for fewer for three persons if he or she wishes. So a voter may vote for tree persons, two persons or one person whose name appears on the ballot paper. And, a voter’s ballot paper is not invalid if he or she has voted for fewer than three persons.
Voting is not compulsory
Section 4:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE Royal Engineers Remembrance Day Sunset ceremony will take place at the Sapper Hill memorial at 1930 hrs on Friday, 11 November. The ceremony is to pay respects to all Royal Engineers who have lost their lives in the service of their country. All serving and ex-serving Royal Engineers are invited to attend. Following the parade, the Hillside Club will be open for a curry supper for all Royal Engineers, invited guests and Hillside Club Members. Dress is Uniform or smart civilian clothing.
The Hillside Club in Stanley will be open after the Remembrance Parade from 1130 to 1500 hrs on Sunday, 13 November. All serving and ex members of the Armed Forces and all Hillside Club Members are welcome to attend. Dress is uniform or smart civilian clothing.
On Sunday 13th November 2005 at 13:10 hrs the Festival of Remembrance will be screened on BFBS TV in the Falkland Islands. The theme this year is “Liberation”. Falkland Islander Lisa Johnston (daughter of Glenda and Neil Watson of Long Island) will be taking part in the festival.
Gilbert House
Stanley
9th November 2005
The Falklands Gun Club AGM has been postponed to Monday, 14 November 2005 at 1900 in the Geography Room of the FICS. Further info can be obtained by phoning 22021 or 27285.
Exercise Class, Friday, 11 November 2005 at the KEMH Day Centre from 1030 for 45 minutes. Everyone welcome.
The Conservatory Restaurant of the Malvina House Hotel will be closed due to a private function on Friday, 11 November 2005.
There will be a road closure at the Liberation Monument on Ross Road between 1050 and1110 hrs on Friday, 11 November 2005.
Fr. Norris of St. Mary’s Catholic Church will conduct a brief service at the Liberation Monument at 1100 hrs on 11 November 2005. Veterans and their carers will be there. The service is open to all who wish to attend.
Members of the public are invited to observe a two-minute silence at 1100 hrs on Friday, 11th November 2005. Saluting guns on Victory Green will fire at 1100 and at 1102 hrs.
There will be a parade rehearsal from 1600 and 1630 on Saturday, 12 November 2005 from Snake hill to Seaview Cottage. On 13 November 2005 a parade will march from the Cathedral to the Cross of Sacrifice.
Contributing Websites: http://www.falklandnews.com. http://www.tristantimes.com, http://www.the-islander.org.ac, http://www.sartma.com, http://www.news.co.sh, http://www.sgisland.org
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