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1: FIG Publishes Economic Briefing & Forecast for the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Business News) - 13.03.2010

The Economic Briefing & Forecast for 2010 has been published by the Falkland Islands Government.

2: New Name Sought for Malvina House Hotel - Falklands (Business News) - 13.03.2010

Following on from the Company's press release that it was going to change the name of the Malvina House Hotel, a very lively and at times heated debate has begun both from both those who wish for us to change the name and those who do not want us to change it

3: Planning and Building Committee Report 04/03/10 - Falklands (Business News) - 13.03.2010

Just eleven applications seeking planning permission were considered in this month’s meeting, chaired as usual by Cllr Sharon Halford and who was joined by Cllr Jan Cheek.

4: Volunteer Monitors Wanted for Falklands - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 13.03.2010

When the Internet becomes slow or unreliable we notice. If we are at work, we might not be able to do our job properly.

5: FIG donates to Earthquake Appeal Funds for Chile and Haiti - Falklands (Business News) - 13.03.2010

The Office of the Legislative Assembly has announced that Members have approved payment by the Falkland Islands Government to the Chile Earthquake Appeal Fund of a donation of £5,000. The Fund has been opened by local Chilean residents to help victims of the earthquake which devastated central Chile on 27 February.

6: Why a Caveat on the South Atlantic Federation? - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 07.03.2010

I am not so certain about including the British Overseas Territories from the Caribbean in the scheme, given their assent to Argentina’s trade sanctions against the Falklands, agreed by the Rio Group, of which they are associated.

7: Revamped Falklands Lease Back Scheme a Non-starter - Falklands (Business News) - 28.02.2010

Falkland Islanders took in their stride the Times Online article by Matthew Paris entitled “Think of Hong Kong. Give the Falklands Back.”

8: Falklands' Oil: Business Tactics Need to be Fit for Purpose - Falklands (Business News) - 22.02.2010

The reaction of Falkland Islanders to the Argentine blockade of their own ports to thwart the oil business here is déjà-vu but change the subject to coverage in some UK newspapers and it augers disbelief.

9: FCO MINISTER REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR FALKLAND ISLANDS - Falklands (Business News) - 18.02.2010

FCO Minister, Chris Bryant has reassured Falkland Islanders about the recent declaration signed by President Christina Kirchner restricting shipping between her country and the Falklands.“We have no doubt about our sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and we're clear that the Falkland Islands Government is entitled to develop a hydrocarbons industry within its waters.”

10: Argentine Falklands’ sanctions could backfire - Falklands (Business News) - 17.02.2010

An Editorial by J. Brock (FINN) Argentina could stitch itself up in similar legislation but should also expect a difficult time rectifying the ramifications of poorly thought-out bullying.

11: UK AMBASSADOR TO CHILE VISITS THE FALKLAND ISLANDS - Falklands (Business News) - 17.02.2010

Photo(c) J. Brock (FINN) Members of the Chilean community were invited to a reception at Government House in honour of the British Ambassador in Santiago, Mr Jon Benjamin.

12: Argentina Blocks Danish Ship Over Falklands Visit - Falklands (Business News) - 11.02.2010

Bloomberg reports that Argentina has blocked a ship from leaving a Techint Group plant after it traveled to the Falkland Islands without government permission, the Argentine Foreign Office said. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Thor Leader at FIPASS in Mid January

13: Commissioner Pays Official Visit to South Georgia - Br.Ant.Territory (Business News) - 11.02.2010

Commissioner Alan Huckle and his wife Helen visited South Georgia in January. Travelling with them was Jane Rumble, Head of the Polar Regions Unit at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and GSGSSI Senior Executive Officer Martin Collins

14: PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE 06/02/10 - Falklands (Business News) - 06.02.2010

Graham France updates us on the latest planning and building committee activity.

15: DR Chris Doyle’s Statement About Telecommunications in the Falklands: - Falklands (Business News) - 30.01.2010

The sector is widely recognised as being an important neighbour for economic development and in the Falklands it also plays a pivotal role in enabling social cohesion.

16: FALKLANDS PUBLIC MEETING REPORT 26.01.10 - Falklands (Business News) - 30.01.2010

A public meeting was held in the Court and Assembly Chamber of the town hall at 1700hrs on Tuesday, 26 January 2010. Present were The Hon Dick Sawle (DS), the Hon Jan Cheek (JC), The Hon Roger Edwards (RW), The Hon Emma Edwards (EE – Chair), The Hon Bill Luxton (BL), The Hon Sharon Halford (SH) and The Hon Glen Ross (GR) The Hon Gavin Short (GS) did not attend presumably due to work commitments.

17: Planning and Building Committee Report (07/01/10) - Falklands (Business News) - 24.01.2010

This was to be a busy meeting with no less than seventeen applications seeking planning permission.

18: South Atlantic Airbridge Update - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 16.01.2010

Air Tahiti Nui is contracted for the flights between the UK to Falkland Islands up to and including the 20 Jan 10 departure from Brize Norton.

19: DOYLE REPORT TO BE CONSIDERED AT EXCO - Falklands (Business News) - 14.01.2010

On Wednesday evening at 1700hrs Members of Legislative Assembly confirmed to the Chamber of Commerce what was heard over the radio at lunchtime, that the Doyle Report will be considered at EXCO. They went on to say that it is possible the report will be released to the public on 19 January.

20: Planning and Building Report (07/01/10) - Falklands (Business News) - 13.01.2010

This was to be a busy meeting with no less than seventeen applications seeking planning permission. However, five of these sought retrospective consent, the development having already been carried out, with no less than four of these being the erection of a fence over one -metre height on a roadside boundary.

21: St Helena Says Good-by to Financial Secretary Virginia Grace - St Helena (Business News) - 19.12.2009

Financial Secretary, Virginia Grace, left St Helena on 14 December having spent almost two years on the Island.

22: St Helena - Government Starts Consultation on Media - St Helena (Business News) - 19.12.2009

The St Helena Government is consulting on the media and on how it might develop in St Helena. SHG is interested in this area because a significant amount of public money is involved and media plays a key role in our society.

23: Falklands Public Accounts Committee News - Falklands (Business News) - 16.12.2009

Members of Legislative Assembly have agreed to re-allocate portfolios to enable the Hon Sharon Halford MLA to become a member of the Public Accounts Committee.

24: Overseas Territories Consultative Council Report (12/10/09) - Falklands (Business News) - 16.12.2009

The Hon Dick Sawle MLA has returned from the Overseas Territories Consultative Council and updates the Falklands on what happened at this most important meeting.

25: All Welcome to the New West Store - Falklands (Business News) - 21.11.2009

The long awaited opening of FIC’s new extension of the West Store happened at 0900hrs on Wednesday, 18 November 2009. FIC Directors, Paul Lewis and Roger Spink were on hand to see that things ran smoothly and to answer questions.

26: Signing of Contract for Public Transport - St Helena (Business News) - 02.11.2009

The provision of public transport is to continue on St Helena. A new contract valid until 31 March 2013 has been signed between the St Helena Government and various bus-service providers and depending on the outcome of a review in early 2013, there will be opportunity to extend the contract until 31 March 2015.

27: Falklands Receive Communications Report - Falklands (Business News) - 02.11.2009

The Report is not expected to be made public soon.

28: State Falklands’ Economy Discussed at Public Meeting - Falklands (Business News) - 23.10.2009

A public meeting on the state of the Falkland Islands’ Economy was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall on Thursday, 22 October 2009. Presenting the results via Power Point was Mr Michael Poole of the Policy Department and Mr Keith Padgett, Head of Finance.

29: CAREERS FAIR SET FOR OCTOBER 28TH - Falklands (Business News) - 16.10.2009

Several potential employers have taken up the invitation to display their services at the FICS Careers Fair. The event is now two weeks away and scheduled to take place on 28 October at the FICS Street.

30: St Helena Launches a Buy Local Campaign - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2009

Following the prerogative set by St Helena Tourism with their ‘Proud of St Helena’ programme, it is important for the growth of island economy, especially in such uncertain times, that the island community is encouraged to support local businesses.

31: St Helena Arrest - Solomons Tell Their Side of the Story - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2009

The accounts of Solomon & Company (St Helena) Plc are contained in a document belonging to the Company and I would advise the public that the Company did not provide this document to the media.

32: Busy Month for Falklands' FIDC - Falklands (Business News) - 08.10.2009

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation Board met on Tuesday, 06 October 2009 in the Function Room of the Chamber of Commerce. During the meeting the General Manager, Mr David Waugh, summarised the busy month beginning with updating the Board about the changes to Board meeting dates and said that bringing the meeting forward from 13 October was for administrative and operational purposes.

33: FIRS Goes One to One with Andrew Gurr - St Helena (Business News) - 08.10.2009

On today’s programme I will be talking to Governor of St Helena, Andrew Gurr. Andrew Gurr (AG) was previously the Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government for five years.

34: Building Human Rights Capacity on St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 04.10.2009

The Human Rights Capacity Building Committee (St Helena) wishes to advise the public that two trainers from the Commonwealth Legal Education Association will be here under the Human Rights Capacity Building Project being coordinated by the Commonwealth Foundation, from 19th to 23rd October 2009.

35: St Helena in Focus - St Helena (Business News) - 28.09.2009

The IN FOCUS programme at Radio St Helena hosted by Cyril Gunnell on Tuesday 15th September 2009 lasted an hour even though it was thought at the beginning of the programme that there wasn't sufficient material to last the full hour, but we were wrong.

36: GPC Brief for Wednesday, 16 September 2009 - Falklands (Business News) - 27.09.2009

A GPC brief was held on Wednesday, 16 September 1009 – several days early - due to an urgent matter. Prior to his coming to brief the media, Cllr Simmers had a meeting with H. E. The Governor Mr Alan Huckle.

37: Falklands Careers Fair Set for End October - Falklands (Business News) - 27.09.2009

A Careers Fair to inform students in Years 9, 10 and 11, their parents and any interested members of the public about possible future employment and apprenticeship opportunities will be held on Wednesday 28th October 2009in the Falkland Islands Community School.

38: Liverpool and Standard Chartered announce sponsorship deal - Falklands (Business News) - 19.09.2009

London & Liverpool, 14 September 2009 – Liverpool FC and Standard Chartered Bank announced today they had agreed a four-year deal for the bank to become the club’s main sponsor - the largest commercial agreement in Liverpool’s history. The agreement, which starts in July 2010 and runs through to the end of the 2013-14 season, will see the bank’s name and logo appear on the Liverpool shirt.

39: DFID and SHG Discuss Infrastructure, Tourism and Private Sector Development - St Helena (Business News) - 19.09.2009

Advisers from the UK on three key parts of St Helena’s economy visited St Helena from 5-12 September.

40: Falklands GPC Brief for Wednesday, 16 September 2009 - Falklands (Business News) - 18.09.2009

A GPC brief was held on Wednesday, 16 September 1009 – several days early - due to an urgent matter. Prior to his coming to brief the media, Cllr Simmers had a meeting with H. E. The Governor Mr Alan Huckle.

41: St Helena REPORT FROM GOVERNOR IN THE UK – 4th September 2009 - St Helena (Business News) - 12.09.2009

The climate in the UK both meteorologically and politically is pretty grim.

42: St Helena in Focus (28.08.09) - St Helena (Business News) - 05.09.2009

Gyril Gunnell updates us on how SHG is functioning.

43: SHG Publishes Response to DFID Consultation Document - St Helena (Business News) - 05.09.2009

The St Helena Government has today published its response to the DFID consultation document on access for St Helena.

44: Falklands EDS Public Meeting Report (27.08.09) - Falklands (Business News) - 29.08.2009

A public meeting on the second half of Part “A” of the Economic Development Strategy was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Thursday, 27 August 2009.

45: Falklands General Purposes Committee Meeting Report (090824) - Falklands (Business News) - 27.08.2009

A meeting of General Purposes Committee took place on Wednesday, 19 August 2009 and on Monday, 24 August 2009 Cllr Mike Summers briefed the Media on what happened at that meeting.

46: ST Helena in focus (21/08/09) - St Helena (Business News) - 27.08.2009

Numerous questions and comments were called in to the IN FOCUS programme at Radio St Helena hosted by Cyril Gunnell on Tuesday evening 4th August 2009;

47: Falklands EDS Public Meeting (Part "A") - Falklands (Business News) - 27.08.2009

A public meeting on Part “A” of the Economic Development Strategy was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Wednesday, 26 August 2009. Present on the panel were Roger Spink and Jake Downing as well as Phyl Rendell and Mack MacArthur.

48: Hospital Laundry Ready for the Private Sector - St Helena (Business News) - 27.08.2009

The St Helena Government has outsourced the Hospital Laundry to Namibian firm, The Laundry Room. Mr Charles Watson’s company will provide the laundry service on a five year contract for the Public Health and Social Services Department and will operate from the Community Care Centre.

49: Falklands Public Meeting Report (090818) - Falklands (Business News) - 22.08.2009

A public meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall on Tuesday, 18 August 2009.

50: St Helena Air Access Update - St Helena (Business News) - 18.08.2009

Sharon Wainwright, SHG's Access Project Manager has arrived back on island following her recent visit to Ascension Island as part of the airport consultation process. The St Helena Herald went along to talk with her.

51: New Chairman of Media Trust Named in the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 18.08.2009

H. E. the Governor Mr Alan Huckle has announced that Steve Dent has been appointed Chairman of the Media Trust in the Falklands

52: Endurance Damage Could be £20 Million Plus? - Br.Ant.Territory (Business News) - 16.08.2009

Published on 14 August 2009, an article in the Portsmouth News stated that the taxpayer will have to pay at least £20m to fix HMS Endurance, raising fears that she will not return to sea again. Photo (c) Photo Section MPC - HMS Endurance aboard M/V Target.

53: St Helena In Focus Part 2 - St Helena (Business News) - 16.08.2009

The first part of the IN FOCUS report for this week follows on from the report in the St Helen Herald on 31st July 2009 and the remainder of the business covered on the 21st July programme with answers to questions provided to Councillor Yon to that point:

54: FIRS aims the Spotlight on Summers and Spink - Falklands (Business News) - 16.08.2009

A Report for FIRS by Stacey Bragger (SB) 08.13.09 Crown copyright

55: Sharon Wainwright, SHG's Access Project Manager - St Helena (Business News) - 16.08.2009

Sharon Wainwright, SHG's Access Project Manager has arrived back on island following her recent visit to Ascension Island as part of the airport consultation process. The St Helena Herald went along to talk with her.

56: Jobless and Poverty Rates are key to Economic Recovery - All (Business News) - 12.08.2009

Policy makers in the US Federal Reserve Bank are sitting down to discuss – amongst other things – interest rates, which are expected to remain the same at near zero percent. Also on the agenda, couched in eco-speak, is a concluding summary on the state of economy. SARTMA wonders – whose economy – theirs or ours.

57: Fake “Coins” Of SGSSI - Br.Ant.Territory (Business News) - 09.08.2009

The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has been alerted to the existence of a collection of nine metallic pieces depicting various UK places and which purport to be coins issued by this Administration. The obverse of these apparently Bi-Metallic pieces carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the wording South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and the date 2008.

58: St Helena: Publication of Register of Electors 2009 - St Helena (Business News) - 09.08.2009

The St Helena Government has published a Register of Electors for use in the 2009 General Election. Names have been categorised under the East and West electoral areas and under the four relevant Polling Districts in each constituency.

59: Hectic Schedule for BAS Rep - Br.Ant.Territory (Business News) - 09.08.2009

John Pye, the Head of Administration and Logistics at British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge has left the Falklands for Punta Arenas after a hectic day of meetings with the private and public sector about keeping BAS in the Falklands.

60: Update on Airport Consultation from Ascension - Ascension (Business News) - 09.08.2009

On Monday 27th July, the St Helena Herald contacted Sharon Wainwright on Ascension to find out the latest on the airport consultation and the cancellation of their visit to the Falklands. Below are Sharon's comments:

61: St Helena in Focus (21/07/09) - St Helena (Business News) - 09.08.2009

Cyril Gunnell updates us on what is happening in St Helena

62: St Helena Governor Reports from the UK 30/07/09 - St Helena (Business News) - 31.07.2009

H. E the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr completes the report on his visit to the UK

63: St Helena's Governor Reports from the UK - St Helena (Business News) - 30.07.2009

I am virtually at the end of my first week in London and have had quite a few meetings that I hope have been helpful to the Island.

64: FALKLANDS LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING FRIDAY, 24 JULY 2009 - Falklands (Business News) - 29.07.2009

(Part 1: Motion to Pass Islands Plan) A meeting of Legislative Assembly took place on Friday, 24 July 2009 at 1030hrs in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall. Present were The Hon Keith Biles (KB - Speaker), Cllr Andrea Clausen (AC), Cllr Janet Robertson (JR), Cllr Ian Hansen (IH), Cllr Mike Summers (MS), Cllr Mike Rendell (MR) and Cllr Richard Cockwell (RC).

65: FALKLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT BLASTS FIG - Falklands (Business News) - 29.07.2009

Mr Spink added that he spoke on the Chamber’s hope of making progress with FIG on representation in the regulation of the telecommunications monopoly in the Islands. The Chamber has been a significant force in promoting action by FIG to improve performance of the telecommunications provider. Progress has been slow we originally wrote to FIG in January 2008,

66: St Helena Governor to Visit London - St Helena (Business News) - 15.07.2009

You may remember that I visited the UK back in January, and at that time I made a point, in the interests of open and transparent government, of telling you what I was going to be doing.

67: HYDROCARBONS DAILY RECORD THURSDAY, 02 JULY 2009 - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 03.07.2009

Employment figures caused crude prices to decline today. At the moment crude prices are too high to get people to by hydrocarbons products.

68: Stanley Dairy to Close - Falklands (Business News) - 03.07.2009

Following the departure from the Falklands of Kevin and Leone Reynolds earlier this year the future of Stanley Dairy has been uncertain.

69: HYDROCARBONS DAILY RECORD WEDNESDAY, 01 JULY 2009 - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 02.07.2009

We resume the daily record on a temporary basis.

70: Around 850 Letters Say Option 'A' And Airport Now! - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2009

he St Helena Herald has learnt that the island-based campaign to 'Save Our Airport' has more than doubled the number of its signed letters in support of Option A over the past week.

71: ST HELENA – IN FOCUS (06/19/09) - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2009

As was to be expected after a gap of two weeks the phone-in programme received a barrage of questions and comments, all of which were noted and are being dealt with. Councillor Mervyn Yon had received answers to a number of questions put forward on behalf of callers to the programme and these were relayed on Tuesday evening.

72: Mink Park Project Could Go Ahead Sooner Than Expected - Falklands (Business News) - 01.07.2009

On Tuesday morning e-mails were received from the Secretariat indicating an extraordinary meeting of the Planning and Building Committee would be held on Friday, 26 June 2009 at 1330hrs in the Liberation Room of the Secretariat.

73: General Purposes Committee Brief - Falklands (Business News) - 01.07.2009

There was only one item that the Hon Mike Rendell mentioned at GPC Brief and that was an investigation of customer complaints about billing for the use of broadband service by Cable & Wireless.

74: CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS – 30th June 2009 - St Helena (Business News) - 01.07.2009

Yesterday there was a very important debate in Legislative Council. You will know that at the end of that debate the voting of your Elected Members was tied at four for the proposed new Constitution, and four against. The two Ex-Officio Members of Council, the Chief Secretary and the Financial Secretary, have the right to vote under the existing Constitution, but on my instruction did not do so as they are not elected by the people.

75: Councillors Grilled over NOK Visit - Falklands (Business News) - 25.06.2009

It seems that there was an implied threat concerning withdrawing the weekly LAN flight if Argentine Next of Kin weren't allowed to make their pilgrimage by air.

76: Councillor Wants to Meet Saints in UK - St Helena (Business News) - 07.06.2009

Councillor Tony Green is keen to meet with Saints in the UK and other persons who have an interest in the Island.

77: St Helena Access Ramp Project - St Helena (Business News) - 07.06.2009

Funding has been approved for the St Helena Access Ramp Project.

78: St Helena - Jamestown Rockfall Protection Project - St Helena (Business News) - 07.06.2009

In his report on the Executive Council meeting on 10th March 2009, the Governor announced that DFID had agreed to provide over £2 million for rockfall protection work.

79: St Helena - Police Chief Retires - St Helena (Business News) - 07.06.2009

This is a very demanding job and in view of Derek’s loyal and dedicated service to the Force for the last 31 years, I have decided to release him from his current role and offer him the honorary position of Chief of Police Emeritus.

80: Falklands - Gull and Penguin Refurbishment - Falklands (Business News) - 07.06.2009

This week Commander British Forces Air Commodore Gordon Moulds MBE was one of the first to sample the newly refurbished NAAFI complex at MPC. The Gull and Penguin bar and shop, the Sports bar, Coffee Forum, Dolphin Bar, Dolphin Shop and the bowling alley have all been in for the full refurbishment treatment. Photo (c) Photo Section MPC

81: Government officials visit MPC - Falklands (Business News) - 06.06.2009

Falkland Island Government Chief Executive, Tim Thorogood and eight other Heads of Department were invited for a visit to Mount Pleasant Complex earlier this week. New Command Secretary Simon Cole hosted the event which started with a briefing by Commander British Forces Air Commodore Gordon Moulds MBE on the role of Armed forces in the South Atlantic. Photo (c) Photo Section MPC

82: Falklands - LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 26/05/09 - Falklands (Business News) - 03.06.2009

Keith Padgett delivers his budget proposals

83: Falklands - LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY MEETING THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2009 - Falklands (Business News) - 03.06.2009

The second session of Legislative Assembly took place on Thursday, 28 May 2009 to finalise the budget process for the 2009/10 Financial Year. Commentary and Transcript by J. Brock (FINN) for 100X Transcription Service The second session of Legislative Assembly took place on Thursday, 28 May 2009 to finalise the budget process for the 2009/10 Financial Year.

84: Public Meeting Report (05/06/09) Part 2 - Falklands (Business News) - 12.05.2009

We continue with the Island Plan Public Meeting.

85: Planning and Building Committee Report (11/05/09) - Falklands (Business News) - 11.05.2009

Find out what happened during this important committee. Graham France Reports

86: Board of Directors appointed for the Bank of St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 09.05.2009

Governor Gurr has reappointed Carolyn Thomas to be a Director and Chairman of the Bank of St Helena. This appointment is to run for a period of two years.

87: NO PLEA ENTERED IN REYNOLDS THEFT CASE - Falklands (Business News) - 06.05.2009

Following a Court appearance in Fremantle, Australia on 03 April 2009 for importing stolen goods, former Stanley Dairy Managers, Kevin and Leone Reynolds made no plea when they re-appeared before the same court on Friday, 01 May 2009.

88: TELECOMMS CONSULTANT STUNNED BY PUBLIC REACTION TO CABLE & WIRELESS SERVICE - Falklands (Business News) - 02.05.2009

Dr Chris Doyle, FIG’s telecommunications consultant, has been in the Falklands for a week and has sampled the strength of feeling about Cable & Wireless amongst businesses, Government Departments and the general public. He’s stunned by some of the things he’s heard.

89: FOURTH BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY IS UNDERWAY - Falklands (Business News) - 25.04.2009

The fourth Business Climate Survey is underway with an encapsulating and thorough set of questions for businesses to answer. Three hundred people have been sent the questions in hopes that a high percentage of those polled will fill out the form.

90: ARGENTINE CLAIMS TO FALKLANDS SEABED CONTAINS NOTHING NEW - Falklands (Business News) - 25.04.2009

Both Argentina and the United Kingdom are claiming a vast area of seabed from South America to the Antarctic in their latest bids for control of the South Atlantic.

91: Public Sector Modernisation to Start with Return of Sarah Holloway - St Helena (Business News) - 21.04.2009

Public Sector Modernisation Adviser and Team Leader, Sarah Holloway, returned to St Helena on the RMS at Easter to start a 33-month Public Sector Modernisation Programme for the St Helena Government.

92: Appointments made to SHDA Board of Directors - St Helena (Business News) - 21.04.2009

Governor Gurr has made various appointments to the SHDA Board of Directors. These appointments have been made in accordance with the St Helena Development Agency Ordinance.

93: Falklands Planning and Building Committee Report (13/04/09) - Falklands (Business News) - 13.04.2009

Graham France tells us what happened during this important Committee meeting.

94: DFID Provides St Helena with an Extra £4 Million - St Helena (Business News) - 04.04.2009

The Department for International Development has given St Helena over £4 million in additional funds this year for expenditure in the coming financial year.

95: David Castle Retires from the Falkland Islands Company - Falklands (Business News) - 04.04.2009

David Castle Director with responsibility for retailing at The Falkland Islands Company Ltd (FIC) retired on 31st March 2009.

96: FIRS Puts the Spotlight on Roger Spink and Mike Rendell - Falklands (Business News) - 25.03.2009

The Telecommunications Debate is heating up and Stacey Bragger asks the difficult questions to representatives on both sides of the debate.

97: Cable and Wireless withdraws request for Price Review - Falklands (Business News) - 25.03.2009

The Government has announced that Cable and Wireless have withdrawn their request for a review of prices

98: FIG Disappointed over Chamber of Commerce Pulling out of Telecommunications Users Group - Falklands (Business News) - 25.03.2009

The Chamber of Commerce is disappointed with the Falkland Island Government’s press release this morning regarding the Telecommunications Users Group

99: LET’S HEAR IT FOR BT - Falklands (Business News) - 25.03.2009

I am sorry, but your e-mail address sinews@btinternet.com has been scrapped by BT.

100: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PULLS OUT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTATIVE FORUM - Falklands (Business News) - 18.03.2009

Following a meeting of the Chamber Council on 11/3/2009 the Chamber of Commerce has decided not to take part in further meetings of the Telecommunications Consultative Forum.

101: We Need the Telecommunications Service we are Paying For - Falklands (Business News) - 18.03.2009

It is hoped that we the people have thwarted any further attempt to block SKIPE.

102: MPs Complete Falklands Visit - Falklands (Business News) - 27.02.2009

Mr Brian Binley MP (Cons) Northampton (South) and Ms Madeleine Moon (Lab) Bridgend have completed a successful visit to the Falklands from 19 to 24 February 2009. Photo (C) J. Brock (FINN) Mr Brian Binley MP Left and Ms Madeleine Moon MP outside the Malvina House Hotel on Monday afternoon

103: Falklands - Public Meeting Report (24/02/09) - Falklands (Business News) - 27.02.2009

A public meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall beginning at 1700 hrs on Tuesday, 24 February 2009.

104: W Hotel Opened in Stanley - Falklands (Business News) - 21.02.2009

Alex Olmedo sees to his guests at the official opening of the “W” Hotel on Ross Road in Stanley. Three of his guests enjoy the ambiance of the lounge over a glass of white wine. Photo (C) J. Brock (FINN

105: JOB WELL DONE FOR RECIPIENTS OF NVQS AND CERTIFICATES - Falklands (Business News) - 21.02.2009

A reception to present NVQs and Certificates was held at Government House on Friday, January 30 2009.

106: MEDIA COVERAGE DISPLAY AT STANDARD CHARTERED BANK - Falklands (Business News) - 21.02.2009

A selection of UK media coverage of the Falkland Islands will be on display at the Standard Chartered Bank (23-27 February) and Community School (9-13 March) in Stanley.

107: Gov Gurr Updates St Helena from the UK - St Helena (Business News) - 21.02.2009

I am aware that these reports of mine are beginning to settle in to a pattern. I begin by saying that things still look bad for the UK economy, I then tell you that I have had yet more meetings, and I end inconclusively. I must confess that this week is pretty much the same.

108: WHAT THE “EXPERTS” WERE SAYING A YEAR AGO AIN’T NECESSARILY SO TODAY - Falklands (Business News) - 12.02.2009

One of the best aspects of looking through old news magazines is seeing how experts and analysts measure up to the financial situation we now find ourselves in.

109: 16.63 million Euros for St Helena, Ascension and Tristan - St Helena (Business News) - 02.02.2009

The European Union has earmarked 16.63 million Euros, which amounts to more than £15.5 million, at the current exchange rate, from the European Development Fund for St Helena and its Dependencies.

110: Air Safety Support International Seeks CEO - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 22.01.2009

Air Safety Support International (ASSI) is a wholly owned, not-for-profit, subsidiary company of the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority, charged with the oversight of civil aviation safety regulation within the UK’s Overseas Territories, and working from offices in the UK and the British Virgin Islands.

111: Second Half Sharp Recovery Talk REally Takes the Biscuit - Falklands (Business News) - 21.01.2009

Statements that there will be a sharp recovery from the present recession have given the wrong impression to people who have been financially challenged during the economic down-turn.

112: Credit Crunch - It's Time to be Practical - Falklands (Business News) - 19.01.2009

However, our business patterns and thinking need to change before any kind of loan would be successful.

113: Planning and Building Committee Report - Falklands (Business News) - 10.01.2009

This month’s meeting, chaired as usual by Councillor John Birmingham, saw apologies for non-attendance from Councillor Richard Stevens and the Chief Fire Officer, Gardner Fiddes, and commenced with the usual formalities including confirmation of the minutes of the previous meeting.

114: St Helena Appointments to the Charities Commission - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2009

Governor Gurr has made several appointments to the Charities Commission and these appointments are to run for three years.

115: St Helena Acting Appointment in the Public Works and Services Department - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2009

Derek Richards, Manager and Head of the Public Works and Services Department is currently away from the Island.

116: St Helena Government Economist takes up Post - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2009

The successful candidate is Paul Blessington who will be working in the Office of the Chief Secretary.

117: St Helena Development Economist Arrives - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2009

A Development Economist is on the Island, working with the Development and Economic Planning Department.

118: Internet News Relevant to the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 05.01.2009

We look at how other newspapers and news agencies are reporting about the Falkland Islands.

119: Delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to Visit St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2008

A delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association will visit St Helena in February 2009. They were originally due to visit in August this year.

120: Public Meeting Tuesday, 16 December 2008 - Falklands (Business News) - 20.12.2008

A public meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Tuesday, 15 December 2008. Present were Councillors Summers (Chair) Birmingham, Cockwell, Robertson Hansen, Stevens and Rendell.

121: St Helena Investment Panel Approves Three Applications - St Helena (Business News) - 17.12.2008

The St Helena Government’s Investment Panel has approved the following applications for approved investment status. (Note: PDF files are available on: www.falklandnews.com.

122: St Helena Vehicle Inspection Centre Attracts Considerable Interest - St Helena (Business News) - 17.12.2008

There has been considerable interest from the private sector in taking over the Vehicle Inspection Service.

123: Appointments made in Connection with the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance - St Helena (Business News) - 13.12.2008

Governor Gurr has made various appointments in connection with the Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance, 2008.

124: SUCCESSFUL E3-D DEPLOYMENT TO SOUTH ATLANTIC - All (Business News) - 19.11.2008

An E3-D aircraft from 8 Squadron RAF Waddington has been taking part in Exercise Lonely Albatross in the South Atlantic Islands.

125: Falklands Chamber of Commerce Comments on Green Paper - Falklands (Business News) - 12.11.2008

Following the publication of the Green Paper on the Budget the Chamber Council and interested members met to consider the proposals.

126: St Helena’s Draft Income Tax Bill Released - St Helena (Business News) - 12.11.2008

The draft Income Tax Bill was released for public discussion on Monday 10th November 2008. The Bill draws on many of the comments made during public consultation carried out during July 2008 but focuses only on Income Tax.

127: St helena Measures Sustainable Development Plan Success - St Helena (Business News) - 26.10.2008

SHG departments are continuing to make good progress in delivering against the objectives set out in the Sustainable Development Plan with progress being monitored through quarterly reports to the Chief Secretary.

128: IRON DUKE COMPLETES FIRST FALKLANDs PATROL - Falklands (Business News) - 21.10.2008

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Iron Duke, has anchored in East Cove on completion of her first security patrol off the Falkland Islands. Arriving in the area on Saturday 18th October, the ship has spent time patrolling to the West of the Islands.

129: ST HELENA AIR ACCESS PROJECT – PRESS RELEASE - St Helena (Business News) - 21.10.2008

As advised in our press release of 16th September 2008, revised bids for the Operations Phase (PHASE II) of the airport project that we requested have been received from Basil Read and Impregilo.

130: Falklands Planning and Building Committee Report (02/10/08) - Falklands (Business News) - 09.10.2008

Graham France updates us on what happened during this important committee meeting.

131: Standard Chartered Bank Welcomes Government Announcement - Falklands (Business News) - 09.10.2008

Though in good shape, Standard Chartered has been invited to be a participant in the scheme along with all other UK banks.

132: Credit Crunch Victims Urged to Smell the Cold Coffee - Falklands (Business News) - 02.10.2008

The credit crunch we now experience was built on dreams and instant gratification – you can have that “home” you can drive away in that car right now!

133: Falklands to Tackle Economic Development Strategy - Falklands (Business News) - 29.09.2008

A widely consultative process was launched on 1 September at the Chamber of Commerce to develop a new Economic Development Strategy for the Falkland Islands. Councillors, officials and private sector businesses agree that a comprehensive planning process is required to pull together Islands Plan aspirations and the Government budget round to create a more rounded national economic strategy framework within which private business can develop and grow.

134: ST HELENA DEVELOPMENT REP VISITS THE FALKLANDS - Falklands (Business News) - 21.09.2008

Ms Linda Houston, Managing Director of the St. Helena Development Agency (SHDA), has visited the Falklands with a view to promoting St Helena’s industry prior to the building of the new airport. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Ms Houston at Government House

135: FALKLAND ISLANDS HOLDING’S CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT - Falklands (Business News) - 11.09.2008

Speaking today at the Annual General Meeting of Falkland Islands Holdings plc the Chairman, David Hudd said that he wanted to give shareholders an update on current trading. He also noted that following approval by the shareholders, the final dividend of 8p per share will be paid on 31 October.

136: SSVC Copyright Issues Still not Resolved - Falklands (Business News) - 07.09.2008

SSVC still do not have copyright on all of the programmes they normally broadcast on their analogue system.

137: St Helena Update from the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department - St Helena (Business News) - 31.08.2008

This addition of ‘Update from ANRD’ focuses on the key topics discussed at the recent Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANRC) meetings:

138: Public Meeting Tuesday, 26 August 2008 - Falklands (Business News) - 30.08.2008

A public meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700 hrs on Tuesday, 26 August 2008. Present were Councillors Rendell, Cockwell, Summers, Clausen, Robertson and Hansen.

139: FALKLANDS AIRBRIDGE: NEW CONTRACT ANNOUNCED - Falklands (Business News) - 27.08.2008

"The new South Atlantic Airbridge contract has been awarded to Chapman Freeborn: the service will be operated by ‘flyglobespan’ using a B767 aircraft four times per fortnight with effect from Wednesday 1 October 2008.

140: Advisory Group Report (14/08/08) - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2008

The last Advisory Group was held on the 22nd July and it was felt appropriate to bring the August one forward in order to coincide with the visit of Andrew Allen and Jessica Gladstone from the Foreign Office.

141: FIG Meet with Cable and Wireless - St Helena (Business News) - 19.08.2008

On Wednesday 13th August FIG represented by Chief Executive Tim Thorogood, Government Secretary Peter King and Councillor Mike Summers met with Aaron Richardson, Chief Executive of Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Ltd.

142: Falklands Appoints New FIDC General Manager - Falklands (Business News) - 02.08.2008

David Waugh has been appointed as the new permanent General Manager of the Falkland Islands Development Corporation. Photo (c) File Photo David Waugh

143: Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce Elect New Officers - Falklands (Business News) - 02.08.2008

The Annual General Meeting of the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce was held at 1830hrs on Wednesday, 30 July 2008.

144: St Helena increases Electricity Tarriffs - St Helena (Business News) - 27.07.2008

St Helena Executive Council has agreed new electricity tariffs which take effect from 1 September 2008.

145: St Helena Makes Alternative Shipping Arrangements Post Airport - St Helena (Business News) - 27.07.2008

It has always been known that St Helena will require the services of a suitable replacement sea freight option with, where possible, ship based passenger services following the commencement of air services in or around 2012 when the RMS St Helena is expected to be taken of line.

146: Falklands Chamber of Commerce Express Concern About Tax System - Falklands (Business News) - 27.07.2008

Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce Members have expressed dismay about the Government's proposals to change the tax system.

147: Internet News Relevant to the Falklands (27/07/08) - Falklands (Business News) - 27.07.2008

We take an in-depth look at what other newspapers are writing about the Falklands

148: Jury Out on BAS Flights from Stanley Airport - Falklands (Business News) - 15.07.2008

Various changes needed at Stanley Airport are needed if BAS aircraft are to continue flying to and from that aerodrome and that those changes are mandated by Overseas Territories Air regulations (OTAS) which would bring Stanley Airport up to British standard as to what type of airframe could use the facility.

149: One More Million to Pay - St Helena (Business News) - 13.07.2008

H. E. the Governor Mr Andrew Gurr writes that he feels that it is his duty as Governor to talk to Saints about fuel.

150: Councillors Put Stanley Airport Story Straight - Falklands (Business News) - 03.07.2008

A press conference was held at Gilbert House where the Stanley Airport's operations with British Antarctic Survey Were discussed.

151: H.E. THE GOVERNOR MR ANDREW GURR REPORTS ON HIS MAY-JUNE VISIT TO THE UK AND ELSEWHERE - Tristan (Business News) - 30.06.2008

Most of you will remember that I produced a list of what I hoped to do while I was away from the Island. I also said I would report back on the various meetings and impressions of my absence, and this is that report. We departed via Cape Town and on the RMS I had a meeting with the crew.

152: INTERNET NEWS RELEVANT TO THE FALKLANDS (28/06/08) - Falklands (Business News) - 29.06.2008

A brief look at how others are reporting about the Falklands

153: CLLR SUMMERS SPEAKS ABOUT THE NEW AIRBRIDGE CONTRACT - Falklands (Business News) - 29.06.2008

FIRS's Stacey Bragger quizzes Cllr Summers about the new airbridge contract.

154: PUBLIC MEETING REPORT (24/06/08) - Falklands (Business News) - 29.06.2008

A Public Meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall on the budget just passed by Legco.

155: The Falklands Welcomes Back Air Commodore Gordon Moulds - Falklands (Business News) - 29.06.2008

As an individual who has been so closely associated with the Falkland Islands since 1982, it was truly fitting that Air Commodore Gordon Moulds took over as Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands on 14 June 2008, the 26th Anniversary of their liberation.

156: Falklands Public Meeting By Way of Explanation - Falklands (Business News) - 29.06.2008

At Tuesday’s public meeting Mr Roger Spink gave out some figures relative to discretionary spending. While FINN’s report was accurate as far as it went, it was felt necessary to publish the full list of figures that Mr Spink quoted.

157: St Helena Immigration Control Bill to be presented on 11/07 - St Helena (Business News) - 24.06.2008

The Governor in Council decided today that an Immigration Control Bill should be presented to the next formal meeting of the Legislative Council, on 11 July.

158: St Helena Policy on Financial Services and Money Laundering - St Helena (Business News) - 24.06.2008

Ordinances dealing with these subjects have been under consideration for some time. Public consultations on the initial proposals were held in January and final drafts to be submitted to Legislative Council are now available.

159: St Helena Air Access Update (24/06/08) - St Helena (Business News) - 24.06.2008

As you are aware from previous press releases and other activities, the planning permission application for the airport development was submitted to the Governor-in Council on Monday 5th May 2008.

160: Stanley Co-op to Close at End of June - Falklands (Business News) - 20.06.2008

After 50 years the Stanley Co-op is going to close.

161: St Helena Tackles Money Laundering - St Helena (Business News) - 18.06.2008

Further work has been conducted on the draft legislation to protect St Helena from unwanted money laundering and financial services.

162: Internet News Relevant to the Falklands (06/12/08) - Falklands (Business News) - 12.06.2008

A look at how others write about the Falklands and what is happening in the outside world relevant to the Islands and the people.

163: Falklands Flourish Says Councillor Summers - Falklands (Business News) - 11.06.2008

Address by Councillor Mike Summers to the Falkland Islands Government Annual Reception on 10th June 2008

164: Falklands Chamber of Commerce Reacts to Proposed Budget - Falklands (Business News) - 29.05.2008

The Chamber describes the budget proposals as inflationary.

165: Falklands Portal to Close At the End of the Month - Falklands (Business News) - 20.05.2008

The Falklands Portal at: www.falklandislands.com, will close at the end of the month.

166: FIRS to hold phone-in on TV Licences - Falklands (Business News) - 14.05.2008

Government and BFBS are putting forward their side of the debate.

167: Relevant Internet News for the Week Ending 25 April 2008 - Falklands (Business News) - 26.04.2008

We take a look at what is written about us in the Falklands as well as what is relevant to us in the press.

168: St Helena Visited by Malcolm Geere - St Helena (Business News) - 24.04.2008

Government officials discussed a number of key issues with Malcolm Geere who visited St Helena from 10 to 18 April 2008.

169: Falklands Public Meeting Report Part 2 - Falklands (Business News) - 24.04.2008

One final point the people had to make was that Councillors seemed ill prepared to discuss the way forward. Many times throughout the session they indicated that decisions hadn’t been made. Those attending were not satisfied that the project was thought through and they left the meeting more confused than when they came in.

170: PUBLIC MEETING REPORT (04/22/08) - Falklands (Business News) - 23.04.2008

A public meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Tuesday, 22 April 2008. A public meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Tuesday, 22 April 2008. Present were Cllrs Birmingham, Clausen, Stevens and Cockwell with Cllr Rendell acting as Chair. Mr. Stuart Holms of BFBS came along to answer technical questions.

171: Island Council Announces Austerity Measures - Tristan (Business News) - 18.04.2008

The Tristan da Cunha Administrator David Morley delivered the austerity measures heralded in his March Budget Speech (see radio broadcast below) in a communication to Islanders on 11th April 2008.

172: St Helena's Business Activities in South Africa - St Helena (Business News) - 16.04.2008

Business continues in Southern Africa and beyond with the appointment of Commercial Representative, Adam Kossowski on a one-year contract.

173: St Helena Appoints New Business Finance Manager - St Helena (Business News) - 16.04.2008

The senior post of Business Finance Manager has been filled in the St Helena Government by Cherie Dillon who previously worked as SHG’s Shipping Officer.

174: Garth Armstrong Carries out Government Economist Work - St Helena (Business News) - 09.04.2008

The St Helena Government is in the process of recruiting a full-time Government Economist. In the meantime, however, the Island is receiving much help from Garth Armstrong. Garth is the temporary Government Economist who is providing the St Helena Government with economic advice.

175: Public Meeting Report (24/03/08) - Falklands (Business News) - 26.03.2008

A public meeting was held in the Court and Council of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Monday, 24 March 2008.

176: Island Spammers Ain't Necessarily So - Falklands (Business News) - 12.03.2008

It's mainland spammers who steal e-mail addresses to suit.

177: Charles Stanley Rep Visits the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 10.03.2008

Islanders can now buy and sell shares through Charles Stanley

178: Stanley Services Ltd Celebrates 20 Years in the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 04.03.2008

The Company began its life in Fairclough-Miller's accommodation site in Malvina Paddock.

179: Falklands Public Meeting Report (02/19/08) - Falklands (Business News) - 21.02.2008

A public meeting took place in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Tuesday, 19 February 2008.

180: Ann Muir Returns to St Helena as The Social Development Planner - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2008

Back on the Island is St Helena’s newly appointed Social Development Planner, Ann Muir.

181: St. Helena's Outsourcing Update - Falklands (Business News) - 11.02.2008

The Outsourcing Policy and Procedures and the Outsourcing Programme were approved by Executive Council on 4 September 2007.

182: Planning and Building Committee Reports (080207) - Falklands (Business News) - 11.02.2008

Graham France updates us on what happened at this important Committee meeting.

183: Falklands to Replace Camp Telephone System - Falklands (Business News) - 05.02.2008

An agreement to replace the Camp Telephone system was signed on Friday, 01 February 2008.

184: Councillors Say No Charter Flights Until the Ban is Lifted - Falklands (Business News) - 08.01.2008

UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, Ms. Meg Munn would like to see the Falklands and Argentina work together to fly in Argentine Next of Kin, but if Councillors have their way, there will be no flights untile the Argentines lift the Charter Flight Ban THEY imposed on us.

185: Overseas Territories Minister Visits the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 08.01.2008

Ms. Meg Munn, UK Overseas Territories Minister, has come to the Falklands on a familiarisation visit.

186: Low Turn-out Returns Birmingham to Legislative Council - Falklands (Business News) - 08.01.2008

Only 47.2% of the electorate turned out for the 03 January 2008 by-election.

187: Financial Information and News (080108) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.01.2008

Day 2 and the problem still isn't fixed so clients can view what was produced today.

188: St. Helena - Public Consultation - Financial Services Legislation - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.01.2008

A public meeting will be held at Half Tree Hollow Community Centre on Thursday 10th January, starting at 7:30pm, to discuss the Governments proposals to introduce legislation to regulate financial services businesses. A further meeting will be held in Jamestown on Monday 14th January also at 7.30pm.

189: Tamar-FI Back in Stanley - Falklands (Business News) - 08.01.2008

Tamar apparently was stuck in rock and sand.

190: Financial Information and News (080107) - Tristan (Business News) - 07.01.2008

Due to isp problems this news is put on the site so customers can at least see what was produced today.

191: St. Helena - Financial Services Legislation - St Helena (Business News) - 04.01.2008

The Attorney General's Chambers published two draft Bills on Wednesday 19th December, to support a process of public consultation.

192: FIDC to Hold Deep Water Seminar - Falklands (Business News) - 04.01.2008

FIDC are hosting a half-day seminar on the topic of “A Deep Water Port for the 21st Century – Where?” on 28th January from 09:00 until 12:00 at the Chamber of Commerce.

193: PLANNING & BUILDING COMMITTEE HELD 6th DECEMBER 2007 - Falklands (Business News) - 09.12.2007

Graham France Tells us what's new at the Planning and Building Committee.

194: Publication of the St Helena Sustainable Development Plan - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2007

The St Helena Government has, today, released the St Helena Sustainable Development Plan. This is a comprehensive document and is effectively a three-year rolling plan for the Island that will be reviewed on an annual basis.

195: Falklands Planning and Building Committee Report - Falklands (Business News) - 06.11.2007

Graham France updates us on what happened during this vital committee meeting.

196: St. Helena Changes Electricity Tariffs - St Helena (Business News) - 28.10.2007

SHG’s Charging Policy and the Draft Sustainable Development Plan, which formed the basis of discussions with the Development Aid Planning Mission in February/March this year, commits the St Helena Government to moving towards fuller cost recovery of services.

197: Falklands - Public Meeting Report (23 October 2007) - Falklands (Business News) - 24.10.2007

A public meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall on Tuesday evening.

198: Fancy a Holiday in Florida? - Falklands (Business News) - 10.10.2007

Russ and Joan Jarvis have opened a holiday home in Florida.

199: AIR ACCESS PROJECT UPDATE - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2007

Work continues behind the scenes to secure the delivery of air access for St Helena. In two months time, on the 30th November 2007, Sharon Wainwright reports.

200: St Helena - Outsourcing – What’s new? - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2007

Projects in the first round of SHG’s Outsourcing Programme will shortly be advertised.

201: Falklands - New Phone System for Camp Residents - Falklands (Business News) - 05.10.2007

From 2009 Camp residents will have the same services that are now available to Stanley residents.

202: St. Helena Increases Income Related Benefits - St Helena (Business News) - 28.09.2007

A proposal to increase Income Related Benefits was considered by the Executive Council yesterday. Council advised that payments of Income Related Benefits should be increased with retrospective effect from 1 April 2007

203: New Manager for Bank of St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 19.09.2007

The Board of the Bank of St. Helena is pleased to announce that Ms Rosemary Bargo has today been appointed Manager-Designate, and will take over as Manager of the bank on 1st April 2008.

204: Public Meeting Report (11 September 2007) - Falklands (Business News) - 12.09.2007

A public meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Tuesday, 11 September 2007.

205: Falklands Share Prices Continue to Rise - Falklands (Business News) - 05.09.2007

Falklands Share Prices continue to be healthy.

206: Falklands' Share Prices Soar - Falklands (Business News) - 31.08.2007

Share prices in Falklands related shares are increasing significantly on the Alternative Investment Market today.

207: St Helena Update on Airport Tender - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

The St. Helena Air Access Team updates us on progress for the new airport.

208: Falkland Islands Airbridge Charter contract awarded by MoD - Falklands (Business News) - 25.08.2007

On 2 August 2007 the MoD awarded a 1 year contract for operating the Falkland Islands Airbridge to Air Partner with the contract coming in to effect on 4 October 2007. Photo (c) File Photo

209: St. Helena Experiences Problems With Powerhouse - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

The two stand-by generators are currently out of working order at the Power House in Ruperts.

210: St. Helena Has Improved Investment Status - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

SHG is pleased to advise that Approved Investment Status has been awarded to Mr Dorian Caswell in respect of his business “Sword Fish”.

211: St. Helena Has Improved Investment Status - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

SHG is pleased to advise that Approved Investment Status has been awarded to Mr Dorian Caswell in respect of his business “Sword Fish”.

212: Will the Falklands Feel the Credit Pinch? - Falklands (Business News) - 17.08.2007

If you have borrowed to finance share prices, things could get interesting.

213: Falklands Loss is New Zealand's Gain - Falklands (Business News) - 19.07.2007

Debbie Summers from Sulivan Travel, has taken up a Senior Management position in New Zealand Tourism.

214: Stretch Limo for Sale - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 13.07.2007

The stretch Limo, first put into service in mid 2006, has been offered for sale by Falkland Islands Tours and Travel (FITT). A heavy work load means there are no staff to operate the popular service during the busy tourist season.

215: FIH Employees Encouraged to Buy Company Shares - Falklands (Business News) - 13.07.2007

Fifty-five employees have been given the option to invest in FIH shares.

216: Ascio Technologies Inc. leads the way in protecting Trademarks on the Internet. - Ascension (Business News) - 06.07.2007

6th July 2007, London - Ascio Technologies Inc. was announced today as Winner of the .TM Domain Registrar Awards.

217: Kidz R Us Comes to St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 23.05.2007

SHG is pleased to advise that Approved Investment Status has been awarded to Mr Alan Joshua in respect of his business “Kidz ‘R’ Us”.

218: Focus on the Modern Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 19.05.2007

A glossy supplement in the Times focuses on the modern Falklands.

219: Royal Haskoning Consultants Focus on FIPASS - Falklands (Business News) - 06.05.2007

Mr Julian Hodnett, Principal Engineer and Mr. Nick van der Sluijs, Consultant Ports & Internal Planning, have visited the Falklands with a view to proposing what to do with the Falkland Islands Port and Storage System (FIPASS). Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Mr Julian Hodnett of Royal Haskoning

220: Disaster Management Team Visits the Falklands - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 02.05.2007

A joint FCO/DFID Disaster Management Team is visiting the Falklands to assess our readiness for natural and man-made disasters. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Frank Savage (L) and Roger Bellers (R). at Government House on Tuesday.

221: Falklands Forum Held in London - Falklands (Business News) - 19.04.2007

Over Two-hundred delegates learned about how the Falklands have developed since 1982.

222: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report (10/04/07) - Falklands (Business News) - 11.04.2007

Find out what happened during this important meeting.

223: Government Economist Completes Contract - St Helena (Business News) - 04.04.2007

Huib Poot has completed his contract as a short-term Government Economist.

224: Normal Service for SARTMA and FINN Resumes - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 28.03.2007

Normal Service has be interrupted due to the Mid Atlantic Ridge Islands Reporting Trip. It is set to begin on 02 April.

225: AIDE MEMOIRE: Development Assistance Planning Mission, 26th Feb - 6th March 2007 - St Helena (Business News) - 06.03.2007

A UK Government team (HMG) comprising Malcolm Geere (DFID Programme Manager, South Atlantic), Nirosha Gaminiratne (DFID Economic Adviser), Caterina Alari (DFID Governance Adviser) and Amanda Ross McDowell (FCO Desk Officer) visited St Helena between the 26th February and 6th March. The team was supported on island by Eddie Palmer, DFID representative to St Helena. The team’s main objectives were to review:

226: TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND THE FUTURE IN ST. HELENA - St Helena (Business News) - 01.03.2007

Cable & Wireless South Atlantic Limited and St Helena Government began discussions this week about the future provision of telecommunications on St Helena.

227: Increase in Fuel Prices for St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 28.02.2007

Executive Council recently agreed to increase the price of fuel sold from the Bulk Fuel Installation (BFI) and the impact of this, on prices at the pumps, has now been announced by Solomon and Company.

228: Government Advertises for A New Head of Department - St Helena (Business News) - 22.02.2007

The St Helena Government has advertised for a new Head of Department to work in the Legal, Lands and Planning Department. This is being advertised as a permanent position.

229: St Helena Ex-Co Approves Financial Services Policy Statement - St Helena (Business News) - 21.02.2007

Executive Council has approved the St Helena Government Financial Services Policy Statement which is designed to help SHG prevent activities such as money laundering or the financing of terrorism.

230: Opportunity to meet Development Aid Planning Mission - St Helena (Business News) - 15.02.2007

The Development Aid Planning Mission will visit St Helena this year to negotiate a three year framework of assistance.

231: Visit of the Development Aid Planning Mission - St Helena (Business News) - 14.02.2007

The Development Aid Planning Mission will visit St Helena from 25 February to 5 March 2007 to negotiate a three-year framework of assistance for St Helena.

232: Planning and Building Committee Report (12/02/07) - Falklands (Business News) - 12.02.2007

Graham France updates us about what happened during this important meeting.

233: Air Access Project Receives Four Bids - St Helena (Business News) - 09.02.2007

Four contractors have expressed a formal interest in bringing air access to St Helena, by submitting capability statements for the airport design, build and operate (DBO) contract by the deadline of 7 February 2007.

234: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report (06/02/07) - Falklands (Business News) - 07.02.2007

Find out what happened during this important meeting.

235: New Desk Officer for St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 02.02.2007

Governor Clancy has been informed by the Foreign and Commonwealth Officer that Amanda McDowell is to be the new FCO Desk Officer for St Helena and its Dependencies.

236: Heads of Department Meet Outsourcing Consultant - St Helena (Business News) - 30.01.2007

Heads of Department met with Outsourcing Consultant, Eric Arnold, on Monday 22 January to discuss the work he will be doing for the St Helena Government.

237: St. Helena Executive Council (23/01/07) - St Helena (Business News) - 25.01.2007

At the Executive Council meeting held on 23 January 2007, Council considered a number of matters which included the Audited Accounts for the 2005/06 financial year, a policy to deal with the waiver of Immigration fees, the Order Paper for the Legislative Council meeting commencing 29 January 2007, an Interim Policy for dealing with applications for Licences made under the Immigrants’ Landholding (Restriction) Ordinance, SHG’s Financial Services Policy Statement, the Economic Development Bill, 2007 and a report by the Banking Supervisory Authority.

238: Anthony Thomas-Crowther Returns from Overseas Training - St Helena (Business News) - 25.01.2007

After attending various courses in the UK on vehicle inspections, Anthony Thomas-Crowther has now returned to the Island.

239: Appointment of Contracts and External Service Manager - St Helena (Business News) - 24.01.2007

The St Helena Government has appointed Susan O’Bey to be Contracts and External Services Manager in the Office of the Chief Secretary.

240: Atkins on Air Access – Cautious Optimism but Clear Commitment - St Helena (Business News) - 23.01.2007

On Wednesday evening the public were invited to meet with Mr Tony Moloney, the Air Access Project Manager from Atkins who is procuring the DBO contractor.

241: DESK OFFICER FOR ST HELENA FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS IS TO MOVE ON - St Helena (Business News) - 23.01.2007

Karen Moran who will be known to Councillors and others whose work has brought them into contact with the FCO will soon be moving on to pastures new .Governor Clancy paid tribute to Karen’s contribution to maintaining very good working relationships with the Governor’s Office and St Helena more generally over the last 3 years. There have been many urgent matters to be dealt with and she has handled these in a calm, collected and good humoured way.

242: St. Helena Representative's Activities in South Africa - St Helena (Business News) - 18.01.2007

St Helena continues to be represented in Southern Africa by Commercial Representative, Adam Kossowski, who has been responsible for a wide range of duties and activities on behalf of the island in the region.

243: ­­VOICE OF ASCENSION - Ascension (Business News) - 18.01.2007

A considerable time has passed since the title above has been mentioned or seen in print. Just to refresh memories or inform new residents on the background of it. The Voice of Ascension was the name given to a Radio Broadcast on Ascension.

244: FOGL's Tim Bushell Talks About Procuring and Paying for an Oil Rig - Falklands (Business News) - 17.01.2007

FOGL's CEO, Tim Bushell, sets the record straight about getting an exploration rig to the Falklands.

245: South American Nationalism: Should the Falklands Hit the Panic Button? - Falklands (Business News) - 11.01.2007

What's good for the gosling is also good for the goose.

246: Councillor Francis and his Visit to the UK - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2007

Councillor Stedson Francis returned to the Island on 5th December 2005 after attending the Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) as well as attending a number of meetings with various officials in the UK.

247: Appointment of Chairperson to the Audit Committee - St Helena (Business News) - 07.01.2007

Members of the Audit Committee have attended their first meeting and unanimously voted for Christine Turpin, Accountant, Financial Planning and Analysis, to be Chairperson of the Committee.

248: Visit of Outsourcing Consultant Eric Arnold - St Helena (Business News) - 07.01.2007

The Department For International Development has appointed GIC Limited to assist SHG in taking forward its strategy of outsourcing certain activities to the private sector.

249: St. Helena - 2007 Rrgister of Electors - St Helena (Business News) - 07.01.2007

The Register of Electors for 2007 will soon be under preparation. Executive Council has advised that the 2007 Register should be updated to form the basis of the 2007 Register. In other words, if your name was included in the 2006 Register, it will automatically be included in the 2007 Register.

250: Lord Triesman Sends Seasonal Message - Falklands (Business News) - 23.12.2006

Lord Triesman, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, was due to visit the Falkland Islands from 15 – 16 December. His visit was cancelled at the eleventh hour due to adverse weather conditions at Mount Pleasant.

251: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2006

At the Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday 19 December the following matters were discussed:

252: St. Helena: Land Development Control Plan Approved. - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2006

At its meeting on Tuesday 19 December, the Executive Council advised the Governor that the draft Land Development Control Plan should be approved.

253: SHG BUDGET 2007/08 TO 2009/10 - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2006

SHG will be submitting the first draft of the budget and supporting operational plan to DFID today. The first draft of the budget is based on the detailed calculations by the Department, and these calculations have been reviewed by the relevant Committees and the Finance Department. These calculations include new bids for expenditure required by the Departments.

254: Interviews Conducted for DFID Funded Posts - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2006

The Department For International Development and the St Helena Government have conducted a number of interviews for various DFID funded vacancies.

255: FINN(COM) Calandar (23/12/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 23.12.2006

Find out what is happening in the Falklands over the Christmas weekend.

256: SARTMA Up and Running - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 21.12.2006

SARTMA, Tristan Times and the Islander newspaper have been down due to unavoidable technical problems.

257: Press Freedom in Fiji Still Under Threat - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 10.12.2006

There isn't a price you can put on free speech. If you were running Coca-Cola and the Army came and asked you to include Arsenic in the next batch of Coke, what would you do?

258: FINN(COM) Daily Calendar: 08/12/06 - Falklands (Business News) - 08.12.2006

Find out what is happening around the Falklands.

259: Lord Triesman to Visit the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 06.12.2006

Lord Triesman will visit to discussissues affecting the Falklands and hear about what matters to islanders.

260: Falkland Islands Holdings Announce Interim Results - Falklands (Business News) - 06.12.2006

It's good news for investors as FIH announce interim results.

261: FGML Audited Results for year ended 30 September 2006 - Falklands (Business News) - 05.12.2006

See the results that FOGL has obtained this financial year.

262: A Message to All FINN(COM) Daily Record Subscribers - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 29.11.2006

Until the problem with eu.messagelabs is solved the news service you pay for has been classified as spam. Three cheers for press freedom..yeh

263: FINN(COM) Daily Calendar: 23/11/06 - Falklands (Business News) - 23.11.2006

Find out what's happening in the Falklands!

264: FINN(COM) Daily Calendar: 21/11/06 - Falklands (Business News) - 21.11.2006

Find out what is happening in the Falklands today.

265: FINN(COM) Daily Calendar: 20/11/06 - Falklands (Business News) - 19.11.2006

Find out what's happening in the Falklands on Monday.

266: FINN(COM) Relevant Share Prices: 17/11/06 - Falklands (Business News) - 19.11.2006

See how shares of companies doing business in the Falklands are doing.

267: FINN(COM) Daily Calendar: 15/11/06 - Falklands (Business News) - 15.11.2006

Now exclusive from the Falkland Islands News Network - the daily Calendar of events in the Falklands.

268: FINN(COM) Relevant Share Prices: 15/11/06 - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 15.11.2006

Covering what happened on the previous day, this new feature will be submitted daily.

269: Applications close for DFID Funded Posts - St Helena (Business News) - 02.11.2006

In a recent Press Release, the St Helena Government announced that the Department For International Development had advertised five high-level posts for St Helena.

270: Visit of Ascension Island Administrator - St Helena (Business News) - 02.11.2006

Ascension Island Administrator, Michael Hill, visited St Helena for the first time from 15 to 23 October and attended a number of meetings with various officials and personnel from the private sector.

271: THE FALKLANDS ARE ON THE MENUE AT THE IBERO-AMERICAN SUMMIT - Falklands (Business News) - 01.11.2006

The 16th Ibero-American Summit to be held in Montevideo in November will endorse a Chiefs of State’s Declaration and Montevideo Commitment, documents linked to the most important affairs in today s world.

272: Cable & Wireless to Establish Falklands Based Company for the South Atlantic - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.10.2006

Cable & Wireless International announed the formation of this new company today.

273: Six Respond to Provide Flights to St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 21.10.2006

SHG and DFID are pleased to have received six responses to the notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) seeking expressions of interest from air service providers for the provision of flights to St Helena.

274: Planning and Building Committee Report (19/10/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 19.10.2006

Graham France gives us a thorough update on what happened at today's meeting.

275: Government Departments Prepare New Budgets - St Helena (Business News) - 19.10.2006

Government Departments are preparing their 2006/07 - 2009/10 budgets, a process, which has to be completed by November of this year. Current funding will run out on 31 March 2007 and the new budget will need to be approved for the financial year commencing 1 April 2007.

276: St. Helena's New Agricultural Fees and Charges Come into Force - St Helena (Business News) - 19.10.2006

Executive Council recently agreed to a list of revised prices for the various services and products on offer by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department.

277: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report (17/10/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 18.10.2006

Find out what happened during this important meeting.

278: Good News for St. Helena Airport Project - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2006

Sharon Wainwright, head of the St. Helena Air Access project, is visiting the Falklands to explain progress in getting tenders for the airport on Prosperous Plain.

279: St. Helena Appoints Two for Land Planning - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2006

His Excellency the Governor has appointed a Chairman and members to the Land Planning and Development Appeals Board.

280: Marketing the RMS St HELENA In Portland - St Helena (Business News) - 11.10.2006

When the RMS St Helena docked in Portland on Wednesday 27th September, a busy few days of marketing activity lay ahead. Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Marketers on the RMS St. Helena

281: Post Office Signs a New Contract With Crown Agents Stamp Bureau - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

The Post Office has signed a new contract with Crown Agents Stamp Bureau to continue providing St Helena with a Philatelic Service.

282: Combined Parent Teachers Association Contributes - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

The Committee of the Combined Parents Teachers Association has decided to donate £50 to New Horizons.

283: Visit of Ascension Island Administrator - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

Ascension Island Administrator, Michael Hill, will be making a familiarisation visit to St Helena from 15 to 23 October 2006.

284: St. Helena: Investors In People - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

Following the IiP External Assessor, Graham Pursey’s visit to St Helena earlier this year, the St Helena Government remains committed to being Investor in People compliant, and Internal Reviewers and Champions have been meeting on a regular basis to discuss what needs to be done in order for departments to retain or gain Investor in People accreditation.

285: DIFID Funds Infrastructure Review for St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 05.10.2006

The introduction of Air Access will have an impact on the Island’s infrastructure and, in readiness for this major development the Department For International Development is commissioning an infrastructure review for St Helena.

286: Dr. Essex Attends Conferences in Paris and Greenland - St Helena (Business News) - 04.10.2006

The Chief Development Officer, Dr Corinda Essex, has attended conferences in Paris and Greenland on behalf of St Helena. Pnoto (c) St. Helena Media: Dr Essex presents in Nuuk

287: St. Helena Line and Customs News - St Helena (Business News) - 30.09.2006

Legal Notice has been issued today stating that the Customs (Tariffs and Exemptions) Regulations, 2006 which were due to come into force with effect from 1st October 2006, have been revoked.

288: Fisheries Committee Meeting Report (15/09/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 22.09.2006

The fisheries vessels open day will be held on 24 February 2007.

289: Some CENTR members and ICANN work to improve Internet - All (Business News) - 22.09.2006

Brussels: Some CENTR members participating in the Internet Infrastructure Improvement Account have today agreed to donate to ICANN the sum of $190.000 to stimulate improvements in the IANA services provided to the global community.

290: New General Manager for FIDC - Falklands (Business News) - 22.09.2006

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation has a new General Manager.

291: St. Helena Committed to Airport Development - St Helena (Business News) - 20.09.2006

The Airport Development Bill was passed by Legislative Council in February of this year and makes provisions to facilitate the design, construction and operation of an airport in St Helena. It also provided that the Governor in Council may enter into necessary contractual arrangements.

292: FOGL Reports Progress at AGM - Falklands (Business News) - 13.09.2006

FOGL has completed their 2D Survey and has 22,450 km of seismic.

293: FIH Updares Trading Statistics at AGM - Falklands (Business News) - 13.09.2006

FIH has continued to produce satisfactory results.

294: Short-Term Government Economist Arrives in St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 12.09.2006

Arriving on the RMS St Helena from Cape Town on 19 August was Huib Poot, short term Government Economist.

295: Accommodation Grading Pow-Wow - St Helena (Business News) - 12.09.2006

The Tourist Office met with self-catering accommodation providers on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 August to discuss the pilot accommodation-grading scheme. The meetings took place at the Small Court Room in Jamestown.

296: Blue Hill Route Reduced to One Trip a Month - St Helena (Business News) - 06.09.2006

The Route to Blue Hill, operated by Solomons, will be one trip only.

297: Public Meeting Report (22/08/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 23.08.2006

Find out what happened during this lively meeting.

298: St. Helena Participates in the Conference of Commonwealth Postal Administrations - St Helena (Business News) - 22.08.2006

St. Helena's Commercial Representative, Asam Kossowski, hasattended this important conference.

299: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report (15/08/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 17.08.2006

Find out what happened during this vital board meeting.

300: Islanders Welcome First Internet Cafe - Tristan (Business News) - 03.08.2006

Now Tristan is online and you will be hearing from them directly. Photo (c) James Glass - Too busy to turn around and say "Cheese"

301: New President and Directors for Chamber of Commerce - Falklands (Business News) - 20.07.2006

New Directors and a New President took office at the AGM of the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday.

302: Housing Committee Report (07/19/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 20.07.2006

Find out what happened during this important meeting.

303: Planning and Building Committee Report (07/17/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 18.07.2006

Graham France updates us on what happened during this important committee meeting.

304: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report (07/07/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 10.07.2006

Find out what happened during this important board meeting.

305: Falkland Islands Holdings Report - Falklands (Business News) - 05.07.2006

FIH Preliminary Results for the year ending 31 March 2006.

306: Performance from Cable & Wireless International as C&W plc announces its results for Year ended 31st March 2006 Strong - Ascension (Business News) - 17.06.2006

May 2006, London. Today Cable & Wireless plc announces its results for the year ended 31st March 2006 revealing a strong performance from Cable & Wireless International.

307: Business News from St. Helena (14/06/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 14.06.2006

Read about the latest business news from St. Helena

308: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report (06/06/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 07.06.2006

Find out what happened during this vital meeting.

309: Falkland Landholdings Board Meeting Report (18/05/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 22.05.2006

Find out what happened during this important Board meeting.

310: Business News from St. Helena (11/05/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 11.05.2006

Find out what's new in St. Helena's business community.

311: KWH Cards for the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 11.05.2006

FINN's Article about pre payment cards has helped pave the way for this new development.

312: Cable & Wireless Announce One Month Delay in Broadband Service - Falklands (Business News) - 09.05.2006

Cable & Wireless are keen to get broadband up to standard.

313: Business Climate Survey Distributed to Private Sector in the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 09.05.2006

Two thirds of the responding businesses want to grow them.

314: Business News from St. Helena (05/07/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 08.05.2006

A historical flight of a Safeair Hercules took Place over Prosperous Bay Plain last Tuesday.

315: Public Works Department Seeks Alternatives to Meter Reading - Falklands (Business News) - 04.05.2006

The fabourite option is Kilowat Cards.

316: Business News from St. Helena (05/05/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 04.05.2006

The latest business news from St. Helena

317: Public Meeting Report (25 April 2006) - Falklands (Business News) - 26.04.2006

Seat Belt Law and Electricity Tariffs were on the discussion list for this important and lively meeting.

318: Information Week for Air Access - St Helena (Business News) - 23.04.2006

Laura Lawrence tells us about the successful information week for air access

319: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report 18 April 2006 - Falklands (Business News) - 20.04.2006

Find out what happened during this vital board meeting.

320: Business News From St. Helena (20/04/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 20.04.2006

Find out about Agricultural subsidies on St. Helena.

321: Gareth Thomas Writes to the People of St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 20.04.2006

The people of St. Helena hear officially about subjects near and dear to them.

322: Alternatives Sought for Electricity Payments - Falklands (Business News) - 17.04.2006

People in the Falklands do not want to go back to the old meter reading method.

323: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting for March - Falklands (Business News) - 26.03.2006

Find out what happened during this vital board meeting

324: Air Movements Officers Visit the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 20.03.2006

The leaders responsible for all aspects of transport on the Air-bridge have visited the Falklands.

325: Are the UK Government Really Concerned About Falklands Security? - Falklands (Business News) - 06.03.2006

The BBC's Dee Palmer confirms what FINN wrote in an editorial last week.

326: FIG Completes Audit of Fuel Supply Agreement - Falklands (Business News) - 03.03.2006

FIG have published the all important formula to calculate fuel prices for customers.

327: Full-spec company network for under a grand - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 02.03.2006

inONE revolutionises SME market with IT department in a box. MPs, Lords and business chiefs on the 1st March in the Parliament of Westminster were introduced to a startling “office in a box” innovation.

328: MPs attend “Safe Internet” reception - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 28.02.2006

inONE provides SMEs with simple, cheap, top-range network MPs, Lords and business chiefs will be introduced to a startling “office in a box” innovation at the Palace of Westminster on Wednesday, 1 March.

329: "Calling the Falklands" to end on 31 March 2006 - Falklands (Business News) - 24.02.2006

A well-known Falklands Programme will cease on 31 March.

330: Radio Nova Provides BBC World Service Programmes to the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 24.02.2006

A mistake was made in the FIG/BBC press release.

331: Public Meeting Report (02/21/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 22.02.2006

An update on hydrocarbons exploration was the main focus of this meeting.

332: Three Consortia Pre-qualified for Airport Contract - St Helena (Business News) - 22.02.2006

Three consortia with St. Helena Connections have prepqualified for the airport contract.

333: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting (02/14/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 15.02.2006

Find out what happened during this vital Board meeting.

334: Shelco Proposal Deferred - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2006

The consideration of new lawd have delayed the Shelco application for a property in Jamestown.

335: Business News From St. Helena (25.01/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2006

Bulk fuel installation and a new lady acting governor are just two of St. Helena's business news stories.

336: Public Meeting Report (24/01/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 25.01.2006

Education was the focus of this month's meeting.

337: Good Business is Good for Everyone Suggests Tim - St Helena (Business News) - 18.01.2006

This article appeared in St. Helena Herald on 13 January 2006.

338: DFID's Gareth Thomas Sets Out Airport Views - St Helena (Business News) - 18.01.2006

The Air Access Project Update depicts the views of DFID's views about the airport and access.

339: Door Closed by Immigration Ruling - St Helena (Business News) - 13.01.2006

The St. Helena Herald reports on Bill Scanes, who has worked in the Falkland Islands as well as on St. Helena.

340: Good News For Entrepreneur School Participants - St Helena (Business News) - 04.01.2006

John Turner tells us about this new venture.

341: Business Optimistic Despite Economic Challenges - Falklands (Business News) - 27.12.2005

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation is optimistic about the health of the private sector in the Islands

342: Sartma Daily (21/12/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 23.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

343: St. Helena Business News (22/12/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2005

The investment initiative is warmly welcomed by the Bank of St. Helena.

344: Sartma Daily (20/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 21.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

345: Sartma Daily (15/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

346: Business News from St. Helena (19/12/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 20.12.2005

A mini run-down of St. Helena business news

347: Sartma Daily (16/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

348: Sartma Daily (19/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.12.2005

a brief run-down of South Atlantic news

349: Standing Finance Committee Report - Falklands (Business News) - 18.12.2005

Find out what FIG are doing with their finances.

350: KTV Report Tower Refurbishment Complete - Falklands (Business News) - 15.12.2005

Now that the Chilean professionals have completed their work, FIRS and BFBS listeners and viewers have better service. Photo (c) Mario Zuvic Bulic - The scene during tower refurbishment.

351: Sartma Daily (12/14/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 14.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

352: Queue! Cable & Wireless Sells Mobile Phone Packages - Falklands (Business News) - 13.12.2005

Thanks to Cable & Wireless the Falklands have gone mobile.

353: Cllrs Summers and Clausen Getting to Grips with Brussels Bureaucracy - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 13.12.2005

Dee Palmer of the BBC World Service asks Cllr. Summers about what's important in Brussels.

354: Sartma Daily (12/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 13.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

355: Sartma Daily (09/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 13.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news.

356: Sartma Daily (13/12/05) - All (Business News) - 13.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

357: Sartma Daily (05/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

358: Sartma Daily (07/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

359: Sartma Daily (04/12/05 - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 05.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

360: Sartma Daily (01/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 02.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

361: Sartma Daily (27/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 29.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic News

362: Sartma Daily (28/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 29.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

363: Crude Blows Hit St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 27.11.2005

This item was published in the 25 November 2005 Edition of the St. Helena Herald.

364: Sartma Daily (23/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.11.2005

A Brief Run Down of South Atlantic news.

365: Sartma Daily (22/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

366: Sartma Daily (21/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

367: Access Project Update: Industry Day - St Helena (Business News) - 25.11.2005

Sharon Wainwright updates us on the Access Project.

368: Sartma Daily (17/11/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 18.11.2005

We have a Legislative Council!

369: Sartma Daily (16/11/05) - All (Business News) - 17.11.2005

a brief run-down of South Atlantic news

370: Sartma Daily (14/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 16.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

371: Sartma Daily (15/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 16.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

372: Sartma Daily (12/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 15.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

373: Sartma Daily (10/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 11.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

374: Sartma Daily (08/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 10.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

375: Sartma Daily (09/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 10.11.2005

A brief run-sown of South Atlantic news

376: Sartma Daily (07/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

377: Sartma Daily (06/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 07.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

378: US President in Argentina for Economic Summit - Falklands (Business News) - 04.11.2005

President Bush will meet privately with President Kirshner of Argentina.

379: Sartma Daily (03/11/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 04.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

380: Sartma Daily (02/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 03.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

381: Up and Coming Events in the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 03.11.2005

There's lots going on in the Falklands over the next few days.

382: Sartma Daily (01/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 02.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

383: Sartma Daily (30/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 31.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

384: St. Helena: Local Poultry Deaths - St Helena (Business News) - 31.10.2005

Over the last few days a total of 68 local chickens have died. The St. Helena Herald carries a complete report.

385: Gov. Clancy To the UK for Christmas and Meetings - St Helena (Business News) - 31.10.2005

The St. Helena Herald will publish an article explaining what H. E. the Governor Mr. Clancy will be up to while in the UK.

386: Sartma Daily (31/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 31.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news.

387: Sartma Daily (27/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 28.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

388: Antarctica Exploration Gets £20 Million - Br.Ant.Territory (Business News) - 28.10.2005

The Department of Trade and Industry has announced that £20 Million will go towards Antarctic exploration. Photo (c) Brian Harper - An Old Halley Station at the time the Ozone Hole was discovered.

389: Charity Commission Formed in St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 27.10.2005

Now Charities in St. Helena will be regulated by a new Commission.

390: Sartma Daily (26/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 27.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

391: Sartma Daily (25/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 26.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

392: Sartma Daily (23/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

393: Sartma Daily (24/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

394: Wilma Affects Falklands TV Viewing - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.10.2005

Hurricane Wilma has knocked out Discovery Channel and People and Arts. Other channels are up and running.

395: Sartma Daily (20/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 21.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

396: Sartma Daily (19/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

397: Sartma Daily (18/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 19.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

398: Sartma Daily (17/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 18.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

399: Argentina Presents its Ambitions on the European Stage - Falklands (Business News) - 18.10.2005

The BBC's Deborah Vogle reports on A conference held in Spain.

400: Sartma Daily (16/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 16.10.2005

A brief Run-down of South Atlantic news

401: Sartma Daily (13/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 14.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

402: Sartma Daily (12/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 13.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

403: Sartma Daily (10/10/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 11.10.2005

A Brief Run-down of South Atlantic news

404: Time To Clamp Down on Filing Flight Plans - Falklands (Business News) - 11.10.2005

Flying in the South Atlantic is not as straight forward as some might think.

405: Sartma Daily (11/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 11.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

406: President Bush to Visit Argentina in November - Falklands (Business News) - 10.10.2005

The BBC's Dee Palmer quizzes ABC's Joe Goldman about President Bush's up-coming Argentine visit.

407: Sartma Daily (07/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news for quick reference

408: Cuba Calls for Falklands Talks - Falklands (Business News) - 06.10.2005

Prensa Latina has reported on Cuba's remarks at the General Assembly of the UN on Wednesday.

409: Sartma Daily (05/10/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 06.10.2005

For those of you who like a selection of South Atlantic news

410: Sartma Daily (04/10/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 04.10.2005

A brief run down of South Atlantic news

411: Telecommunications Prices Rise for Tristan Users - Tristan (Business News) - 03.10.2005

The Father and Daughter team of James and Sarah Glass report on Communications costs that face Tristanians.

412: Sartma Daily (03/10.05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 03.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

413: Sartma Daily (30/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 01.10.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

414: Sartma Daily (29/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 30.09.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic News.

415: Sartma Daily (28/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 29.09.2005

A Brief run-down of South Atlantic News.

416: Sartma Daily (26/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 27.09.2005

A brief run down of South Atlantic news

417: Sartma Daily (27/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 27.09.2005

A brier run-down of South Atlantic news

418: Sartma Daily Weekend Edition (24-25.09.05) - Falklands (Business News) - 26.09.2005

A brief run-down of South AtlanticNews

419: Sartma Daily (22/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 22.09.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

420: Governor Opens First Bungalow On Links West - Ascension (Business News) - 22.09.2005

Last Friday 19th August, HE Governor Clancy officially opened the first completed bungalow of the four bungalows that represents the first phase of the Links West Housing Development.

421: Sartma Daily (20/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 21.09.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news.

422: Sartma Daily (21/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 21.09.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

423: Sartma Daily (19/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.09.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

424: FIDC Conduct Another Economic Survey - Falklands (Business News) - 18.09.2005

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation wants to know what Falklands businesses are up to and how the economy is affecting them.

425: Sartma Weekend (16-17/09/05) - All (Business News) - 17.09.2005

A brief overview of South Atlanticc news

426: Sartma Daily (15/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 15.09.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic News

427: Sartma Daily (13/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 14.09.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

428: Sartma Daily (14/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 14.09.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

429: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting for September 2005 - Falklands (Business News) - 13.09.2005

A meeting of the Falkland Islands Development Board took Place in the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce Function Room at 0900 on Tuesday, 13 September 2005.

430: Sartma Daily (12/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 12.09.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

431: Sartma Daily (09/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 10.09.2005

A brief overview of South Atlantic and Falklands News.

432: A Brief Round-up of St. Helena Business News (08/31 - 09/10/2005) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 10.09.2005

Find out what is happening in St. Helena.

433: Sartma Daily (08/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.09.2005

A brief overview of South Atlantic news.

434: Sartma Daily (07/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 07.09.2005

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News.

435: Sartma Daily (05/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 06.09.2005

A brief Overview of South Atlantic News

436: Sartma Daily (06/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 06.09.2005

A brief overview of South Atlantic news.

437: Sartma Daily (02/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 02.09.2005

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News

438: Sartma Daily (31/08/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 01.09.2005

A quick overview of South Atlantic News.

439: Falklands Suffer Another Hike in Fuel Prices - Falklands (Business News) - 01.09.2005

With the price of crude oil hovering above the $70.00 USD mark, the Falklands have, today, suffered yet another hike in the price of heating fuel. Diesel is now at .39p per litre and Kero is.50p a litre.

440: Sartma Daily (01/09/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 01.09.2005

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News

441: Sartma Daily (30/08/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 30.08.2005

A quick overview of South Atlantic News

442: SARTMA Weekend Edition (08/26 - 08/29) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 29.08.2005

It may interest readers of a certain environmental magazine to know that this summer's IWC meeting was held in South Korea - and now in the UK.

443: Sartma Daily (29/08/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 29.08.2005

A quick overview of South Atlantic news

444: Sartma Daily (24/08/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.08.2005

A quick overview of South Atlantic news

445: August Public Meeting Report - Falklands (Business News) - 25.08.2005

A lively public meeting was held on 23 August.

446: Sartma Daily (25/08/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.08.2005

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News.

447: Sartma Daily (22/08/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 23.08.2005

A quick overview of South Atlantic news.

448: Sartma Daily (23/08/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 23.08.2005

A quick run-down of South Atlantic news.

449: Business News from St. Helena for 10/08 - 19/08/05 - St Helena (Business News) - 20.08.2005

Find out what has been happening with St. Helena Busi ness recently.

450: Sartma Daily (19/08/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 19.08.2005

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News

451: SARTMA DAILY (18/08/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 18.08.2005

A Quick Reference to Today's South Atlantic News

452: Sartma Daily (17/08/05): - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 17.08.2005

A Quick Reference to today's South Atlantic News.

453: TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPERT SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT: INTERNET ACCESS IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR TRISTAN - Tristan (Business News) - 11.08.2005

Silly season hasn’t been kind to the people of Tristan da Cunha this year. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) - Dr. Chris Doyle Senior Research Fellow Warwick University Business School

454: Postcode Not So New For Tristan - Tristan (Business News) - 10.08.2005

One of the nice things about having a Tristanian working for SARTMA is that the record can be set straight about various things, including the Island’s postcode. TDCU 1ZZ has been available for at least 18 months. Photo (c) James Glass Tristan Times - the building that houses the Tristan Post Office

455: Business News from St. Helena for July 2005 - St Helena (Business News) - 31.07.2005

Martin Dinham, a Director in the UK Department for International Development (DFID) in London, will visit St Helena on 17 and 18 August.

456: Business News from St. Helena and Ascension Island - St Helena (Business News) - 02.07.2005

It's been a busy seven days for business on Ascension and St. Helena.

457: New manager for Georgetown Shop - Ascension (Business News) - 30.06.2005

Last week, the Herald received information which suggested that the Solomon’s shop on Ascension was not doing well at all.

458: Business News from St. Helena (06/20) - St Helena (Business News) - 19.06.2005

Stuart Moors tells us about what's new in Air Access to St. Helena Photo (c) St. Helena Media Environmental Presentations are important to a remote Island like St. Helena.

459: NEW CONSTABLE FOR ASCENSION DETACHMENT - Ascension (Business News) - 16.06.2005

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Stephen Ellick. I have worked on Ascension previously about 20 years ago for Pan Am fire security.

460: Falkland Islands Holdings plc Preliminary Results - Falklands (Business News) - 14.06.2005

Falkland Islands Holdings (“FIH”), an AIM listed company operating a range of businesses in the Falkland Islands, and the Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company in the UK, announces preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2005.

461: Business News From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 11.06.2005

The Employment and Social Security Department hosted a special lunch at the Consulate Hotel on Tuesday of this week to celebrate the success eight persons had seen as a result of the Return to Work Scheme. Photo (c) Garron Yon (Members of the Back to Work Scheme)

462: Business News from St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 05.06.2005

Governor Pearce of the Falkland Islands presented NVQs to two St. Helenians at an awards reception held at Government House on Tuesday, 31 May 2005. Here he has just presented Charmaine John and Claire Leo with their NVQs. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-STH) H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce with two St. Helenian Certificate Holders.

463: News Stories and Editorials by FINN - Falklands (Business News) - 05.06.2005

In this new feature there is a compilation of news stories and editorials by FINN. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - H. E. the Governor Mr. Pearce poses with people who received NVQs and other certificates on Tuesday night.

464: What Does Europe Want To Do With Africa - Falklands (Business News) - 05.06.2005

SARTMA is publishing this as parts of Africa border on the South Atlantic Ocean and is in the general area. Stephen Chan is Professor of International Relations in the University of London, and Dean of Law and Social Sciences at the School of Oriental and African Studies. His latest book is a critique of US and British foreign policy, Out of Evil (London: I.B. Tauris. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2005).

465: EU – LATIN AMERICAN TALKS: THWARTED BY DRUGS CONCERNS - Falklands (Business News) - 27.05.2005

Following on from the 33 – nation conference held in Brasilia earlier this month, the 17 nations of Latin America have been in Luxembourg this week lobbying for their inclusion in a free trade area.

466: Falklands Appropriation Bill 2005 - Falklands (Business News) - 24.05.2005

Find out what the financial Secretary, the Hon. Mr. Derek Howatt, has proposed for the budget of 2005/2006.

467: Invasion Alert Article: Rubbish - Falklands (Business News) - 23.05.2005

It’s bad enough when Sunday papers have an underhanded go at former Governors but when it comes to provoking the Falklands’ neighbours and upsetting people here, things have gone a bit to far.

468: Slow to No Progress on South American Trade Talks - Falklands (Business News) - 11.05.2005

Thirty three countries met in Brasilia to see if they could solve some trade problems but they could only agree on sanctions and sovereignty.

469: Business News from St. Helena (05/04/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 06.05.2005

The Public Accounts Session will resume on 9 and 10 May and this will be made up of two morning sessions commencing at 9.30am.

470: New Partnership for Stanley Services - Falklands (Business News) - 26.04.2005

After almost twenty years as exclusive bunkering contractor for Falklands-based Stanley Services Ltd, Athens-based reefer-operator Lavinia Corporation has been admitted to a 25.1% share in the company.

471: Business News from St. Helena (04/06/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 06.04.2005

Arriving on the RMS St Helena tomorrow will be Consultant Frank Milsop from, Community Opportunities for Participation in Enterprise, COPE Limited. He will be staying on the Island for one week. Garron Yon tells us more.

472: 433 Foot Paint Job Completed - Falklands (Business News) - 10.03.2005

The Falklands’ highest structure, a medium wave mast measuring 433 feet – 132 metres – has been successfully painted in record time, despite February’s challenging weather. Photos (c) Mario Zuvic Bulic

473: February St. Helena Business News - St Helena (Business News) - 06.03.2005

SHG is pleased to welcome the Shelco team who arrive on the Island on the afternoon of Sunday 20 February. Gasrron Yon tells us more. Photo (c) Gavin Yon - Students from St. Helena.

474: We're in Australia! - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.02.2005

During the past week, SARTMA has been at the Commonwealth Press Union Editor's Conference. We will also be atttending the Biennial Conference

475: We're in Australia - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.02.2005

SARTMA and FINN are attending the Commonwealth Press Union Editor's Conference and the Biennial Conference in Sydney, Australia.

476: South Atlantic Islands Represented at CPU Conference - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.02.2005

Islands in the South Atlantic are being represented at the Commonwealth Press Union Editors’ Forum in Manly, Australia and the Biennial Conference in Sydney Australia. Photos (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

477: South American Press Reports Flights Talks Resumption - Falklands (Business News) - 06.02.2005

Several Argentine newspapers have reported today that there have been talks between British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister, Bill Rammell and the Argentine Foreign Minister, Raphael Bielsa in Colombia.

478: St. Helena Shores Up Sea Wall - St Helena (Business News) - 03.02.2005

A four-man team are busy safeguarding the seawall under Jamestown's wharf. Photo (c) Garron Yon - The team at work. Photo (c) The team in action.

479: Yellow Card Given to Builders - Failures to Provide Stage Notices - Falklands (Business News) - 28.01.2005

At the December 2004 meeting of the Planning and Building Committee, a member requested comment from the Building Adviser upon two instances where she was aware the builder had not notified his office as required by the terms of The Building Regulations 1999. These were in connection with a large double garage attached to a house and the other a new dwelling on East Stanley.

480: FCO Reaffirms Support for Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 21.01.2005

A Report for FIBS By Corina Bishop (CB) 21/01/05 Governor Howard Pearce (HP) has recently returned from a series of conferences in the UK. I asked him to explain about the business he’s been on.

481: Saints' Workers' Forum Established in the Falklands - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 07.01.2005

St. Helenians working at Mount Pleasant Complex now have a forum at which they can discuss their problems and find out information.

482: CTF Interviews David Hudd - Falklands (Business News) - 17.12.2004

Falkland Islands Holdings has been in the news again this week, with its Chairman, David Hudd (DH) announcing that the Company will be looking for more acquisitions in the U.K. Ferry business, following its £8Million take-over of Portsmouth Harbour Ferry.

483: News Items From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 15.12.2004

SHG are inviting suggestions for the next scheduled sailing of the RMS St. Helena. This follows a trial run with the ship serving the South Atlantic only, without calling in at the UK.

484: Falkland Islands Holdings: Interim Results - Falklands (Business News) - 15.12.2004

For details, see below.

485: Desire May Enter Into Farm-Out Agreement - Falklands (Business News) - 15.12.2004

The Board can confirm that it is considering all the alternatives available to Desire to commence an exploration drilling programme in the North Falklands Basin and, as previously announced, Desire is in discussion with a number of companies which may wish to participate in such a programme.

486: Caught in the Net With Richard Cockwell - Falklands (Business News) - 11.12.2004

Today’s guest is Cllr. Richard Cockwell (RC), who is chair of the Fisheries Committee. He’s in to talk to us about FIPASS, the appointment of a director of port operations and the establishment of a port authority. Photo: (c) J. Brock (FINN) Sian Ferguson, left and Corina Goss, right, doing an outside broadcast. They have presented One to One and Caught in the Net this week.

487: FIH: Ferry Company Offer Received - Falklands (Business News) - 08.12.2004

Third party proposal withdrawn, Offer extended and Recommendation

488: Camp Matters With Steve Pointing - Falklands (Business News) - 04.12.2004

The Senior Vet talks about changes and charges at the vetrinary department.

489: MPs Impressed With Falklands' Facilities and Potential - Falklands (Business News) - 25.11.2004

A delegation of British MPs completed their visit to the Falklands on Thursday. Vera Baird, Lab. Redcar. (VB) Dari Taylor, (DT) Lab. Stockton South, Alun Cairns, Cons. Welsh Assembly (AuC) and Alan Campbell, Lab. Tynemouth (AC) had a busy programme with trips to camp, Mount Pleasant and Stanley. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - MPs enjoy summer sunshine in Stanley.

490: Weekly News From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 30.10.2004

Find out what has been happening on St. Helena this week.

491: St. Helena : Recent News - St Helena (Business News) - 24.10.2004

Adam Kossowski St Helena’s Commercial Representative for Southern Africa attended the Cape Town and Walvis Bay launches on behalf of St Helena Government.

492: News from the St. Helena Government - Falklands (Business News) - 16.10.2004

There is a new Chief Auditor for St. Helena.

493: Major Convention Could Solve South Atlantic Shipping Problems - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 16.10.2004

As a frequent traveller through the South Atlantic Remote Territories, I have become aware of an increasing problem with bunkering the vessels that take me to places like South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena and Ascension Island. Once topped up in Stanley, there are no other places to fill tanks until a vessel reaches the Cape Verde Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. Now there can be hope of a workable solution.

494: FOGL Raise Nearly £7Million in Subscription Allocation - Falklands (Business News) - 13.10.2004

According to Company Policy, however, the Offer is oversubscribed.

495: Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company in FIH Takeover Bid - Falklands (Business News) - 11.10.2004

The Falkland Islands Holdings plc (FIH) board have announced that an offer will be made by Dawnay, Day Corporate Finance Limited on behalf of FIH for the whole of the issued share capital of the Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company plc (PHFC) not already owned by FIH on 06 October 2004. Originally, the offer consideration comprised 7 new FIH shares for each PHFC share or a part Cash Alternative of £25.00 in cash and £8.50 in loan shares (i.e. £38.50) each PHFC Share. The loan notes would be redeemed in instalments over four years.

496: News Items from the St. Helena Government - St Helena (Business News) - 08.10.2004

Governor Clancy accompanied by his wife Mrs Claire Clancy are due to arrive on the next visit of the RMS St Helena on Friday 15th October.

497: News From St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 01.10.2004

There are several important news stories coming out of St. Helena this week.

498: St. Helena News Stories for Week Ending 17 September 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 17.09.2004

Find out what's been happening on St. Helena this week.

499: Weekly News from St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 11.09.2004

On Friday 3rd September members of Legislative Council met with Heads of Department to discuss the draft Constitution and outstanding points of policy.

500: St. Helena News Stories for Week Ending 03 Sep - St Helena (Business News) - 03.09.2004

This years EU/OCT forum will be held in French Polynesia in the South Pacific commencing 6 December 2004.

501: St. Helena News Stories for 27 August 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 28.08.2004

In April of this year, Martin Peters embarked on a Mechanic’s training course in the UK. Martin who is a mechanic with the Government garage was sent to the UK on a Work Experience Placement Training programme.

502: St. Helena's Vital Life-Line - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.08.2004

Andrew Weir Shipping are launching the new RMS St. Helena services. BBC World Service's Graham Bound tells us more. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) - the St. Helena in James Bay.

503: We Need Your Help: Access Questionaires - St Helena (Business News) - 23.08.2004

Air Access questionnaires were issued as inserts with last weeks St Helena Herald as part of a survey to aid Atkins Management Consultants in identifying the best method of access for St Helena.

504: St. Helena News Stories for 20 August 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 21.08.2004

The last visit of the RMS St Helena saw the arrival of Ray Mace – Teacher/Student Placement Coordinator for the Education Department

505: Safe and Skilled Driving Competition Report - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.08.2004

The Commander British Forces hosted a Winter Safe and Skilled Driving Competition on Saturday 8 August 2004 to promote road safety and to test drivers’ skills on a wide range of vehicles and challenges. Photo(c) Crown Copyright Manoeuvering a Quad Bike

506: St. Helena News For 13 \August 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 16.08.2004

A week is a long time in politics`, said Harold Wilson when he was Prime Minister in the 1960s. That may be true. But, from my point of view, a year as a Minister in the Department for International Development (or DFID as we are known) can seem like a very short time indeed! Photo (c) St. Helena Media - G. Thomas

507: St. Helena News Stories (06 August 2004) - St Helena (Business News) - 07.08.2004

On the 29th June 2004, Governor Hollamby and the Ascension Island Administrator, Andrew Kettlewell, were notified by the Transport Security Directorate (TRANSEC) that the Port Facility Security Plan for Georgetown and Jamestown had been approved. Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Three people who received Certificates.

508: Falkland Islands Holdings Plc Announcement - Falklands (Business News) - 05.08.2004

At today's Annual General Meeting of Falkland Islands Holdings plc, the Chairman David Hudd will make the following statement:

509: Weekly St. Helena News Stories - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 30.07.2004

St Helenian Scholar Leeanne Peters has completed her third year of study at London Metropolitan University. Leeanne is enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts Combined Honours Accounting and Business scholarship. Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Scholar Leeanne Peters

510: Gordon Forbes Victory in Contract Dispute with FIG - Falklands (Business News) - 28.07.2004

Gordon Forbes Construction, who built the Falkland Islands Community School and portions of the East Stanley Development has won a substantial settlement from the Falkland Islands Government in respect of a long standing contractual dispute. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Gordon Forbes during the construction of the Falkland Islands Community School.

511: Falklands: No Reduction in Troop Numbers says Chief of Staff - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 23.07.2004

Sue Gyford from FIBS tells us more.

512: Weekly St. Helena News Stories - St Helena (Business News) - 16.07.2004

Find out what's been happening on St. Helena this week! Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Queen Victoria's book casket.

513: This Week's St. Helena News Stories - St Helena (Business News) - 10.07.2004

St Helenian Nurse, Shara Robinson, has nearly completed her three-year nursing degree course at the School of Nursing Queens University, Belfast, and is currently awaiting her results. Photo (c) St. Helena Public Information Office - Shara Robinson

514: Recent Falklands News Stories - Falklands (Business News) - 30.06.2004

Here are a few bits and pieces for you. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Graham France invites Winter Fair Participants to "Splat the Rat."

515: A Selection of St. Helena News - St Helena (Business News) - 25.06.2004

Find out what has been happening on the South Atlantic Island of St. Helena. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Half Tree Hollow from High Knoll.

516: Falkland Islands Holdings Plc - Falklands (Business News) - 23.06.2004

Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 March 2004

517: New Oil Exploration Company Created - Falklands (Business News) - 23.06.2004

Falkland Islands Holdings is an AIM listed company with a range of interests in the Falkland Islands. It today announces the formation of a new oil exploration company.

518: A Selection of St. Helena News - St Helena (Business News) - 04.06.2004

Garron Yon writes from St. Helena.

519: SAMA 82 and St. Helenian Charity Split £140 - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 03.06.2004

SAMA’82 and the St. Helenian Emergency Relief Fund have benefited from a raffle that was held at the AGM of the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce. £140.00 was split between the charities. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

520: Survey Plane Crashes at Stanley Airport - Falklands (Business News) - 31.05.2004

The aircraft used to survey the Falklands for minerals has crashed at Stanley Airport.

521: Governor Rubbishes Argentine Flight Reports - Falklands (Business News) - 31.05.2004

H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce today rubbished the idea of an Argentine airline with no airframes establishing regular flights to the Falkland Islands.

522: Falkland Islands Holdings is Buying into the Ferry Business - Falklands (Business News) - 29.05.2004

You may have heard on FIBS that Falkland Islands Holdings, the company, which owns the West Store and the Upland Goose Hotel, among other businesses, has branched out, acquiring a major stake in a British Ferry Company. Graham Bound Reports for BBC World Service.

523: Investment in Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 19.05.2004

The board of Falkland Islands Holdings PLC (“FIH”) is pleased to announce the purchase of 21.6% of the issued share capital of Portsmouth Harbour Ferry Company public limited company (“PHFC”) as a long term investment.

524: A Selection of St. Helena News - St Helena (Business News) - 07.05.2004

Garron Yon sends news articles from St. Helena. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - SH) A view of Sandy Bay.

525: Freshco and FIC Reach Meat Supply Agreement - Falklands (Business News) - 05.05.2004

Freshco and the Falkland Islands Company have reached an agreement to supply meat to the West Store.

526: Islanders Bid Adieu to Tony and Olive Green - Ascension (Business News) - 27.04.2004

A farewell reception was held at the Saints Club in Georgetown Ascension Island for Tony, Olive and Sinead Green at 8:00 pm on Friday, 16 April 2004. Photo (c) Jonathan Green Tony, Olive and one of their children.

527: Rebates on Fishing Licenses Confirmed at Chamber Meeting - Falklands (Business News) - 23.04.2004

There will be substantial rebates for those fishing companies that caught little to nothing this season.

528: Public Transport Meeting - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2004

The Public Transport System is now in its third month of operation having been launched in November last year by the St Helena Government.

529: Wage Subsidy for Farmers - St Helena (Business News) - 11.02.2004

The new wage subsidy programme for farmers has been in operation for about four months, having been launched by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department in October of last year.

530: Careers Fair 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 30.01.2004

St Helena will be treated to another Careers Fair this year.

531: Update on Long Term Unemployment Policy - St Helena (Business News) - 23.01.2004

Since launching the Long Term Unemployment Policy last October, the Employment and Social Security Department has been working closely with the unemployed to identify their training needs. Some people have also embarked on training programmes.

532: Garth ap Rees meets Legislative Council - St Helena (Business News) - 21.01.2004

UNDP Consultant Garth ap Rees met with Legislative Council on Wednesday of last week to discuss his visit to St Helena.

533: Road Projects Progressing - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2004

A number of road projects are taking place on the Island, and some are nearing completion. Since the Public Works and Services Department is now using a new method in resurfacing roads, they are expecting better value for money on future projects

534: Developments at Sandy Bay Beach - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.01.2004

Works continue at Sandy Bay Beach with the Lime Kiln being restored by a team of workers from the private sector.

535: Air Access Update No. 9 - St Helena (Business News) - 17.12.2003

Atkins has confirmed it is to deliver its report on the evaluation of air access expressions of interest to SHG and DFID on 17 December 2003.

536: Overseas Territories Consultative Council News - St Helena (Business News) - 14.12.2003

Earlier this week, the Overseas Territories Minister, Bill Rammell, welcomed Chief Ministers and Senior Politicians from the Territories to London for their annual meeting. And, for the first time ever, the Territories Governors were in attendance.

537: Falkland Islands Holdings PLC Report - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 10.12.2003

Falkland Islands Holdings PLC, a UK quoted company operating in the Falkland Islands in general trading activities, announces interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2003.

538: Business Plans and Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

Garron Yon has submitted this very important Business Article from St. Helena

539: Assorted Financial Items - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

Reference has been made in the Media that unless Legislation is changed taxation of up to 27% would be applied to interest on depositors funds in the Bank of St Helena.

540: Public Transport News - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

The St Helena Government Tender Board has met to review the tenders that were received to operate a Public Transport System.

541: Sorry we were off line - Ascension (Business News) - 09.10.2003

We apologise for our recent break in service. The following has been received from our service provider:

542: Business Plans and Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Business News) - 02.10.2003

Government Departments are in the process of preparing their business plans for the next three years.

543: Banking Consultant to Return - St Helena (Business News) - 02.10.2003

Banking Consultant Alan Savery will be returning to St Helena on 22 September to work on matters relating to the Bank. He will remain on Island until 7 October. During the time he is here, he will be training bank staff.

544: New site for The Islander - Ascension (Business News) - 01.10.2003

Welcome to the new-look The Islander (online) site. Please be patient as we try hard to iron-out the remaining bugs with the system.

545: New Grocery Store for Ascension - Ascension (Business News) - 21.09.2003

Now there is another place to buy Groceries inb Georgetown. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Open for business - Cedrick and Sylvia Henry have opened a grocery store near Long Beach on Ascension.

546: Stanley Services Take Over Malvina House Hotel - Falklands (Business News) - 05.09.2003

One of the Falklands' well known hotels will be taken over by Stanley Services Ltd.

547: A Public Transport System for St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 28.08.2003

The St. Helena Government is hoping that a public transport system will be up and running by September.

548: Mothers and Carers Toddle for Rug-Rats Nursery - Falklands (Business News) - 17.08.2003

Childcare has been a problem for working parents in the Falklands. Rug-Rats Nursery is trying to help. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Mothers and carers on their way to Narrows Bar - where they cater for children as well as adults.

549: St. Helena: Road Maintenance - St Helena (Business News) - 25.07.2003

The road from St. James Church to the canister in Jamestown and Napoleon Street is being resurfaced.

550: FIH: Preliminary Results for Year Ended 31 March - Falklands (Business News) - 25.06.2003

Falkland Islands Holdings lets us in on how they have been doing over the past year.

551: Russ Jarvis Opens New Charity Shop - Falklands (Business News) - 18.06.2003

The new charity shop on Fitzroy Road, known as Bargains Galore, is open for business. Photo (C) J. Brock (FINN) Russ Jarvis snips the donated scarf.