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1: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 09 October 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.10.2008

Dropping demand has helped to decrease the price of crude today. Such is the concern that OPEC will be discussing it in an emergency meeting in November.

2: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 08 October 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.10.2008

The US Department of Energy Administration inventory report increased this week helping to decrease crude prices. The report also shows that demand is going down. Demand isn’t expected to pick up until hydrocarbons products like gasoline and heating fuel are reasonably priced.

3: All Set for World Mental Health Day in the Falklands - Falklands (Health) - 09.10.2008

Team Tranquil are holding a supper dance to help bring a Samaritan Training team to the Falklands.

4: Views on the FI Constitution - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 09.10.2008

Earnest Spencer has strong views about the proposed new FI Constitution.

5: Falklands Observe 'Peat Cutting Monday' - Falklands (Heritage) - 09.10.2008

Peat cutting has declined since people switched to Kero or Diesel for heating. However, with fuel prices as they are, those on peat have an advantage.

6: 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.

7: New Minister with Falklands Responsibilities - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 09.10.2008

In Gordon Browns recent Cabinet reshuffle Gillian Merron MP (LAB Lincoln) has been moved to Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office – a post previously held by Meg Munn MP. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

8: 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.

9: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 07 October 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.10.2008

Earlier today rebounding markets seemed to help crude prices to decline but as the day progressed the markets fell significantly, causing a slight increase.

10: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 06 October 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.10.2008

As with the end of play on Friday, concerns about a world-wide drop in demand helped crude prices to decline today.

11: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 02 October 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 03.10.2008

Concerns about a world-wide drop in demand helped crude prices to decline today.

12: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 01 October 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 02.10.2008

You don’t recover the economy by using the same method that got you in the mess in the first place – that’s crazy.

13: Falklands Executive Council Report for September 2008 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.10.2008

Cllr Mike Rendell updates us on what happened during this important committee meeting.

14: UK's Right of Reply to Argentine President's Remarks at the UN - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 02.10.2008

Statement of the delegation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in exercise of the right of reply to the remarks made by the President of the Argentine Republic in the general debate on 23 September 2008.

15: 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!

16: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 30 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 01.10.2008

Speculative euphoria about the bail-out plan being re-constituted and thrown at the House again has helped crude prices to increase today.

17: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 29 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 30.09.2008

Whether rightly or wrongly – history will tell - the US House of Representatives has voted not to sanction the $700Billion bail-out of AIG – a huge multi-faceted insurance company and other entities in the US financial system.

18: LEGISLSTIVE COUNCIL 26 SEPTEMBER 2008 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.09.2008

A meeting of Legislative Council was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1030hrs on Friday, 26 September 2008.

19: LEGISLSTIVE COUNCIL 26 SEPTEMBER 2008 Part2 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.09.2008

Councillors speak about what is important to them.

20: 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.

21: Falklands Public Meeting Report for Tuesday, 23 September 2008 Part 1 - Falklands (Health) - 29.09.2008

The Mental Health Ordinance was the subject of discussion at this important meeting.

22: Falklands Public Meeting Report 23 September 2008 Part 2 - Falklands (Health) - 29.09.2008

People questioncouncillors and medical authorities about the proposed new ordianace.

23: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 25 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 26.09.2008

Optimism over the US Congress potentially passing the rescue package for the Insurance Company, AIM has caused crude prices to increase today.

24: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 23 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.09.2008

Crude prices declined today due to concerns about whether Congress will deliver on the US Government’s bail-out of the multi-faceted Insurance company, AIM.

25: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 24 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.09.2008

Crude prices dropped today even though the US Department of Energy Administration reports a drop in stockpiles.

26: FALKLANDS WISH HMS CLYDE A HAPPY 1ST YEAR ON PATROL - Falklands (Heritage) - 22.09.2008

The Falklands have helped to celebrate one year on patrol for HMS Clyde. Festivities began with a cocktail party for invited guests on Friday, 19 September, with an open day held on Saturday, 20 September. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Stanley residents were treated to static displays on the aft deck of HMS Clyde.

27: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 21September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.09.2008

Crude prices increased sharply today due to a bail-out package for AIM Insurance offered by the US Government. This was good for the markets but bad on people who can’t afford to buy hydrocarbons products.

28: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 22 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.09.2008

Analysts used everything from the end of the month “squeeze” to the Dollar Euro rate to justify today’s extortionate crude price hike.

29: 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

30: FALKLANDS WELCOME NEW BRITISH CITIZENS - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.09.2008

The Falklands have welcomed three new British Citizens at a reception at Government House on Monday, 15 September 2008. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) the Gallardo Family

31: Falklands Craft Fair Winners - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.09.2008

Though entries were down this year the quality was high. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Margot Smallwood instructs a young member of the community in the art of spinning.

32: CHARITY BALL ART EXHIBITION HELD AT THE TOWN HALL - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.09.2008

The Falklands Conservation Charity Ball Artwork Exhibition was open to invited guests on Thursday evening from 1800 to 2000. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) A photo of one of the items for sale.

33: FALKLANDS YOMP FOR LIFE COMPLETED IN GOOD TIME - Falklands (Health) - 21.09.2008

Two people whose lives have changed due to the dreaded “C” have “Yomped for Life” on East Falkland. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) H. E. the Governor Mr Huckle congratulated Andy Brownlee and Louise Taylor.

34: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 18 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 19.09.2008

The declining US Dollar helped crude prices to increase today resulting in a corresponding drop in demand as prices at the pump remain extortionately high.

35: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 17 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 18.09.2008

Crude prices increased today due to a significant drop in crude supplies. The drop was expected due to hurricanes Gustav and Ike.

36: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 16 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.09.2008

Relief that Hurricane Ike did not damage oil infrastructure as first thought and concerns about demand have helped to decrease the price of crude today.

37: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 15 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 16.09.2008

Crude prices declined significantly today due to Hurricane Ike not doing as much damage to offshore and onshore installations as first thought.

38: Legislative Council Friday, 12 September 2008 (Part 1) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.09.2008

A special meeting of Legislative Council was held on Friday, 12 September 2008

39: Legislative Council Friday, 12 September 2008 (Part 3) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.09.2008

The final part of this most important Legislative Council meeting

40: Legislative Council Friday, 12 September 2008 (Part 2) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.09.2008

Part 2 of the debate on the Constitution.

41: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 11 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 12.09.2008

Concerns over weak demand caused crude prices to decline today.

42: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 10 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 11.09.2008

Crude prices dropped today despite a drop in crude inventories. This is to be expected as hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico have postponed deliveries. Gasoline supplies, however, are up from what they were last year at this time when demand was higher.

43: 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.

44: Falklands: Robin Woods Receives MBE at Government House - Falklands (Heritage) - 11.09.2008

Mr Robin Woods has received an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) at a reception at Government House on Wednesday10 September 2008. Approximately 100 people attended the reception and watched on as Mr Woods received his OBE from H. E. the Governor Mr Alan Huckle. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) H E the Governor Mr Alan Huckle presents the MBE to Robin Woods

45: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 09 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.09.2008

Crude prices declined significantly today on the OPEC decision not to cut production.

46: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 08 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.09.2008

Crude prices closed mixed today on concern that Hurricane Ike could track into the Gulf of Mexico.

47: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 07 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.09.2008

Crude prices declined on Friday due to a strengthening US Dollar and an increase in output. Hurricane Ike, however, causes concern but it is not yet known if or when it will enter the Gulf of Mexico. It now is a Category 4 Storm.

48: MPs Visit the Falklands - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 07.09.2008

Baroness Warwick and Nigel Evans MP have visited the Falklands as part of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme.

49: Falkland Islanders Yomp for Breast Cancer Screening - Falklands (Health) - 07.09.2008

Two Islanders – Andrew Brownlee and Louise Taylor – are yomping East Falkland to raise money for a team of specialists from Clinica Alemana to send the Head of their Mammography Department, Dr Horvath, a specialist nurse and a technician as well as a portable mammography machine and sonogram unit for a two week period. It is estimated that 150 patients could be seen during this period.

50: Falklands General Purposes Committee Report (09/01/2008) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 07.09.2008

A meeting of General Purposes Committee took place on Wednesday, 27 August 2008. On Monday, 01 September 2008 Cllr Summers briefed the media about what happened during the meeting.

51: 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.

52: Nat Geo Channel Launched for KTV - Falklands (Heritage) - 07.09.2008

KTV have launched a new channel on their general service, bringing up the tally to 12 Channels. The National Geographic Channel provides scientific and natural history programmes.

53: Councillors to Attend Party Conferences - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 07.09.2008

Councillors Andrea Clausen and Ian Hansen will depart the Islands on the air-ridge on 16 September for the UK and the Party Conferences.

54: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 04 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 05.09.2008

Crude prices dropped today despite a drop in crude inventories. Supply to some terminals had been postponed due to Hurricane Gustav but it is expected that they will increase next week when deliveries resume. Prices also declined on the strengthening US Dollar.

55: Summary of Executive Council 08/28/08 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.09.2008

A meeting of Executive Council took place on Thursday, 28 August 2008. Cllr Clausen updated the media on what happened during this important meeting.

56: 1312 Flt Celebrate 25 Falkland Years - Falklands (Education) - 04.09.2008

1312 Flight has been at Mount Pleasant Complex for 25 years and to celebrate the event they did a fly-past over Stanley harbour. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) A VC-10 from 1312 Flight dragging refuelling hoses, with a Lynx Helicopter from HMS Liverpool in the background.

57: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 02 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 03.09.2008

Crude prices continued to decline significantly today on the back of the now tropical storm Gustav.

58: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 03 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 03.09.2008

Crude prices declined today due to Gustav’s damage not being as bad as first thought.

59: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 01 September 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 02.09.2008

Hurricane Gustav has weakened to a category 1 Hurricane and is expected to become a tropical storm later tonight. This caused a correspondingly weakened price for crude today.

60: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 31 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 01.09.2008

As expected Hurricane Gustav has entered the Gulf of Mexico and is on track to hit the Louisiana coast on Tuesday morning, exactly 3 years from when Hurricane Katrina hit the same area. The hurricane is expected to increase in strength to Category 3 before hitting land.

61: 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.

62: Mineral Resources Committee Report (25/08/08) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 30.08.2008

A meeting of the Mineral Resources Committee took place at 1330hrs on Monday, 25 August 2008.

63: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 28 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 29.08.2008

Crude prices declined significantly today as speculation that Hurricane Gustav would not affect severely the infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico was ripe. However, in 24 hours things could change. We wait and see.

64: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 27 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 28.08.2008

Today’s crude price increases are entirely due to Hurricane Gustav. The storm’s projected path shows a direct hit on the oil infrastructure located off the Louisiana coast. Some reports state that rigs in the affected area are already being evacuated.

65: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 26 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 27.08.2008

Crude prices increased today due to Hurricane Gustav’s projected path into the Gulf of Mexico. According to press reports oil infrastructure and New Orleans could be in its path.

66: 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.

67: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 25 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 26.08.2008

Crude prices increased today due to a weakening US Dollar and storms in the North Atlantic. Keep in mind that the North Atlantic includes all ocean located above the equator and not as some think, above the 40s that roar.

68: Legislative Council Website for the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 26.08.2008

With the addition of this website the Falkland Islands Government will have on hand transcripts of all Legislative Council Proceedings.

69: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 24 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.08.2008

Crude prices declined sharply on Friday on a stronger US Dollar. Declining crude prices also help share prices to increase and are a factor in improving the economy. Prices at the pump are beginning to fall and it is hoped that heating fuel will also decline before the northern winter sets in.

70: Professional Certificates Handed out at Government House - Falklands (Education) - 24.08.2008

Fifteen people received professional certificates from H. E. the Governor Mr Alan Huckle. Photo (c) Roxanne King - Recipients in a group photo with H. E. the Governor Mr Alan Huckle

71: Stamp Issue Helps to Celebrate 90th Anniversary of the RAF - Falklands (Heritage) - 22.08.2008

The Falkland Islands Post Office and Philatelic Bureau are pleased to announce the release of a Sheetlet of four stamps and a First Day of Issue cover to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. Photo (c) Photographic Section (MPC) - Anton Livermore, Head of the Philatelic Bureau Air Commodore Gordon Moulds hold a framed first day cover of the 90th anniversary issue.

72: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 21 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.08.2008

Crude prices increased significantly today on a weakening US Dollar and the situation in Georgia.

73: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 20 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.08.2008

Declining gasoline stocks have helped to increase the price of crude today. Those reserves, however, are 400,000 barrels more than they were last year at this time when demand was higher and crude below $70.00 per barrel.

74: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 19 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 20.08.2008

Crude prices strengthened today on a weakening US Dollar. The gasoline supply is also causing concerns as well as the economic situation in general. Finally there are worries that OPEC will cut production.

75: The potential for Carbon sequestration under improved pasture in the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 20.08.2008

Oxford University student Charles Russ has recently spent three weeks in the Falkland Islands undertaking research for his Post Graduate Diploma in Geography. Photo (c) Charles Russ - Unimproved and improved grassland at Saladero

76: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 18 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 19.08.2008

Crude prices eased today when Hurricane Fay’s path caused no threat to industry infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico. There is also the pending opening of the Tblisi-Baku-Ceythan pipeline after repairs.

77: Desire deal gives the Falklands that ‘feel good’ factor - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 19.08.2008

The long wait discover Desire’s farm-in partner is over and after years of frustration the Company announced last week that it has signed a deal with the shipping and drilling firm Arcadia Petroleum.

78: Insurance Company Takes Responsibility for Ocean 8 Incident - Falklands (Fisheries) - 19.08.2008

Since the sinking of the Ocean 8, the Falkland Islands Government has been encouraging the vessel's owners and their insurance company to take responsibility for their vessel and produce a plan to deal with the oil on board.

79: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 17 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 18.08.2008

Crude prices settled lower on Friday due to a strengthening US Dollar. While declining prices have provided hope that end products will be more cost-effective, moves are afoot to increase prices by cutting supplies.

80: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 14 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.08.2008

Concerns about demand and the strength of the US dollar caused crude prices to decline today. Some analysts are saying that crude price declines will cease but it is the opinion of HDR that demand will not recover if prices rise too soon.

81: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 13 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 14.08.2008

Crude prices increased today on inventory data. Though gasoline stocks have decreased they are up by 900,000 barrels from what they were last year at this time. Consumption has decreased and according to the Department of Energy Administration weekly inventory report and the trend is expected to continue.

82: Desire Announced Farm-in Agreement and New Acreage - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 14.08.2008

Desire Petroleum Plc has finally named the farm-in partner it alluded to in its 25 February 2008 announcement.

83: Gold Medal Rifle Team Honoured at Government House - Falklands (Heritage) - 13.08.2008

A reception at Government House on Friday evening was held in honour of the Falkland Islands Rifle Association’s Bisley team winning the trophy for the Junior Kolapore Cup, the Junior Mackinnion and the Nobel Aggregate Cup.

84: Falklands Planning and Building Committee Meeting Report - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 13.08.2008

Graham France updates us on the latest Planning and Building Committee meeting.

85: Falklands Issue Aviation Stamp Issue - Falklands (Heritage) - 13.08.2008

A new Aviation Stamp issue will be available from the Falklands Philatelic Bureau

86: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 12 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 12.08.2008

Crude prices declined today on declining demand and a strong US Dollar. HDR maintains that speculators and traders had jacked crude prices extortionately high and people buying in crude stocks have been forced to pay these prices.

87: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 10 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.08.2008

With the OPEC meeting about a month away speculation is ripe that crude production could be cut back due to the falling price per barrel.

88: Robin Hood Saves His Merry Men at the Town Hall - Falklands (Education) - 08.08.2008

The Infant/Junior School put on an entertaining rendition of Robin Hood at the Town Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The Cast of Robin Hood

89: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 07 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.08.2008

An explosion in Turkey that shut down the Azerbaijan pipeline has caused the price of crude to increase today.

90: FGML Proposes a New Name and a New Focus - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.08.2008

A press release from the London Stock Exchange spells out the proposals in great detail.

91: Is it Wise to Tout $200.00 Crude? - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.08.2008

The think-tank at Chatham House has concluded that “incessant demand combined with inadequate investment by oil companies in raising output, rather than dwindling supplies underground, risked driving up prices to more than two-thirds current levels.”

92: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 06 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.08.2008

Crude prices decreased again today due to a rise of 1.7 million barrels of crude from the last inventory report on 25 July 2008.

93: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 05 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 06.08.2008

Today’s decrease in crude prices is due to weakening demand and relief over tropical storm Edouard not causing mega damage ain the US Gulf of Mexico.

94: Rural Development Strategy Discussed at Chamber of Commerce - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.08.2008

Members of the Public have attended a meeting to discuss the Rural Development Strategy of the Falklands.

95: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 04 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 05.08.2008

Relief over tropical storm Edouard missing some of the oil infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico has caused the price of crude to decline significantly today.

96: Falklands Students DARE to be Different - Falklands (Education) - 05.08.2008

The DARE Programme has been re-instituted in the Falklands after two years.

97: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 03 August 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.08.2008

Worries about a new round of Iran sanctions caused an increase in crude prices on Friday. Fear that Iran is making enriched nuclear fuel for an atomic warhead outweighs declining demand as a factor in crude prices.

98: 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

99: 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.

100: Royal Falkland Islands Police Crack Down on Seat Belt Abusers - Falklands (Legal) - 02.08.2008

Throughout July Police have been involved in a month long period of public awareness raising to remind motorists of the need and legal requirement to wear seatbelts when driving or as a passenger in a vehicle.

101: Falklands General Services Committee Brief (25/07/08) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 02.08.2008

A meeting of General Purposes Committee took place on Wednesday, 23 July 2008 and on Friday, 25 July Cllr Mike Summers briefed the Media on what happened during this important Committee meeting.

102: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 31 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 01.08.2008

Easing demand due to poor economic data caused the decline in the price of crude today. Yesterday demand from emerging markets was used as a factor in increasing crude prices but HDR maintains that people in those markets also have to tighten their belts as the cost of their energy goes through the roof.

103: Falklands Executive Council Meeting (24/07/08) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 30.07.2008

A meeting of Executive Council took place on Thursday, 24 July 2008. Following is a report on this vital committee meeting.

104: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 29 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 29.07.2008

Easing demand and a strengthening US Dollar are the causes behind the decline in the price of crude today.

105: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 27 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 28.07.2008

Though prices are lower the man at the pump should realise that prices will not come down dramatically until crude bought in at higher prices is processed and sold.

106: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 28 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 28.07.2008

Today’s crude price increases are due to worries about Iran’s nuclear Fuel enrichment programme and sabotage on two of Shell’s pipelines in Nigeria. In checking this out, it is true that Nigeria suffers from sabotage due to fuel theft as well as terrorism.

107: Falklands Legislative Council Report Part 1 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 27.07.2008

A meeting of Legislative Council took place at 1030hrs on Friday, 25 July 2008 in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall.

108: Falklands Legislative Council Report Part 2 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 27.07.2008

Councillors express their views during Motion for Adjournment Speeches.

109: 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.

110: Airbridge Fares Set to Increase - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 27.07.2008

Proposed new prices for the airbridge would increase fares significantly

111: 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

112: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 24 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.07.2008

Though the then hurricane Dolly came ashore yesterday it was used to cause concern in the market today – but the storm didn’t hit oil infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico.

113: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 23 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.07.2008

Two main factors helped crude prices to decline substantially today. Category 2 Hurricane “Dolly” has missed refineries and other oil related infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico. Secondly there was another good inventory report from the US Department of Energy Administration showing that gasoline supplies have risen 10.9 Million Barrels from what they were last year at this time. Distillates have also increased by 4.4 million barrels from what they were last year at this time.

114: BAS To Consider Keeping Flight Operations At Stanley Airport - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 24.07.2008

The Falklands Chief Executive and BAS, ASSI and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are working together to seek a workable outcome for BAS Flight Operations remaining at Stanley Airport.

115: PUBLIC MEETING REPORT TUESDAY, 22 JULY 2008 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 24.07.2008

A public meeting was held in the court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Tuesday, 22 July 2008.

116: 100th ANNIVERSARY OF LETTERS PATENT CELEBRATED AT G. H. - Falklands (Heritage) - 24.07.2008

On Monday, 21 July 2008 a celebration marking the 100th anniversary of the issuing of Letters of Patent setting up the South Atlantic British Overseas Territories was held at Government House. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Harriet Hall, Assistant Commissioner for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands tells all gathered at Government House what the Letters of Patient are all about.

117: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 22 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.07.2008

Crude prices declined today due to Hurricane “Dolly” missing refineries in the Gulf of Mexico.

118: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 20 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.07.2008

Crude prices declined today due to a good supply of hydrocarbons products and lessening demand. It seems, though that losses are bottoming out and we must steel ourselves to see prices rise. It’s a disappointment because we need to see sustained losses until we reach $45 to $60.00 per barrel. Otherwise hydrocarbons products will remain at an artificially high cost for all of us.

119: Human Remains Transferred to Argentina - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.07.2008

HE the Governor has confirmed that arrangements were made for human remains, believed to be of Argentine origin from the 1982 conflict, to be transferred to Argentina via the LAN Chile flight on Saturday 19 July '08.

120: Concordia Bay Schedule Suspended - Falklands (Shipping/Freight) - 21.07.2008

Workboat Services Limited regret to advise that the schedule for MV Concordia bay has been suspended.

121: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 16 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.07.2008

Today’s “shock” jump in inventories as reported by the US Department of Energy Administration caused crude prices to decline for the second day in a row.

122: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 17 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.07.2008

Crude prices decreased significantly today due to the declining price of natural gas. This very good sign means there is light at the end of a very long tunnel, with high prices at the pump the norm until crude bought in at higher prices is processed.

123: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 15 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 16.07.2008

Crude prices closed down significantly lower due to the slowing economy and threats on demand. This is nothing new and people are expecting the threat of war with Iran or supply disruptions in Nigeria to cause prices to increase again tomorrow.

124: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 14 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.07.2008

Crude prices closed relatively flat today with concerns being expressed about supply due to the Brazil Oil Rig Strike. Seeing that the strike is expected to last 5 days, supply from that source shouldn’t have a problem. The US Dollar has gained against several currencies and this kept prices even.

125: 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.

126: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 13 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 14.07.2008

Tensions over Iran and supply worries in Nigeria have helped to increase the price of crude on Friday.

127: Internet news relevant to the Falklands - Falklands (Education) - 13.07.2008

A weekly look at how the Falklands are being reported in other parts of the world.

128: NICK AND SHEILA HADDEN TRAVEL 8,000 MILES TO CELEBRATE DIAMOND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF A FRIEND - Falklands (Heritage) - 12.07.2008

David Porter writes that there was a special celebration for Inverurie couple Jimmy and Nellie Knowles this week when the pair celebrated their Diamond wedding anniversary with friends and family.

129: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 10 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 11.07.2008

Crude prices increased sharply today due to supply concerns from Nigeria and Iran. In Nigeria it is terrorism and in Iran traders are touting missiles on the pad. Tomorrow it will be a different set of circumstances to increase crude prices.

130: Falklands Farmers' Week Day Two - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.07.2008

Today had everything from putting out fires to disease surveillance.

131: Falkland Farmers' Week D-3 Focuses on Tourism and Invasives - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.07.2008

The day began with a presentation about tourism in Camp and ended with a discussion about invasive species.

132: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 09 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.07.2008

Crude prices settled relatively flat today due to good inventory reports. Gasoline Demand is down by 6.2 Million Barrels from last year at this time. The miniscule increases were due to bravado from Iran about missiles on the pad.

133: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 08 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.07.2008

Crude prices declined again today as traders scoped up profits. Iran has allayed fears of any attack on its facilities by Israel. This has eased worries about supplies.

134: Falklands Fisheries Fleet Protest High Government Driven Costs - Falklands (Fisheries) - 09.07.2008

The Loligo Fishery is not happy with high Government driven costs that have plagued it recently.

135: Falklands Farmers' Week Begins with Rural EXPO - Falklands (Agriculture) - 09.07.2008

Farmers’ week began in earnest on Monday morning with an exhibition organised by the Rural Business Association and SeaLed PR (a local PR company not allied with California based Sealed PR) that included businesses focusing on the Rural Community. Businesses like Cable & Wireless and organisations like the Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce were exhibiting.

136: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 07 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.07.2008

Crude prices declined due to an easing of supply concerns regarding a conflict between Iran and Israel. Last week’s tension was allayed when Iran made constructive statements about its refining nuclear fuel for energy generation.

137: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 06 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.07.2008

Friday’s price decreases were due to a constructive response fro Iran with reference to enriching nuclear fuel for energy generation. This may have allayed fears that Israel would bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities.

138: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 03 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.07.2008

Crude prices have increased over the past two days due to the US Department of Energy Administration Inventory Report for the week ending 27 June 2008.

139: 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.

140: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 01 July 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 02.07.2008

Price increases today are due to increased demand for Saudi oil, an IEA report that crude supplies will remain tight, general supply worries and an OPEC statement about investment flows.

141: Falklands Executive Council Meetong 26 June 2008 - Falklands (Legal) - 02.07.2008

A meeting of Executive Council took place on Thursday, 26 June 2008.

142: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 30 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 01.07.2008

HDR feels that the wise application of the word, “NO” just might help to turn the tide.

143: Tierra del Fuego - Falklands Diocese Out of the Question Says Monsignor McPartland - Falklands (Heritage) - 01.07.2008

An article on the Catholic World News website caught the eye of many in the Falklands when it published an article dealing with splitting a Diocese in Patagonia and making a new Diocese of Tierra Del Fuego that included the Falkland Islands.

144: General Purposes Committee Brief (27/06/08) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 30.06.2008

A meeting of the General Purposes Committee was held at Gilbert House on Wednesday, 25 June 2008. On Friday, 27 June 2008 Cllr Summers briefed the Media about what happened at the meeting.

145: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 29 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 30.06.2008

Friday’s price increases are due to OPEC statements that crude could reach $170.00. HDR feels that these sorts of statements are irresponsible and in themselves can cause the price of crude to increase.

146: 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

147: 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.

148: 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.

149: 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.

150: 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.

151: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 26 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 27.06.2008

Today’s sharp increases in crude prices are due to OPEC forecasting higher crude prices. Granted, $170.00 is a lot less than the $200.00 touted earlier by fear mongers but saying this was bad enough.

152: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 25 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 26.06.2008

Crude prices declined today due to a good inventory report from the US Department of Energy Administration. Stockpiles increased by 800,000 barrels.

153: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 24 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.06.2008

For the second day in a row since Saudi Arabia announced an increase in production the price of crude has risen. It seems that increasing production is not going to help decrease the price of crude. Indeed, people at the top will be making more profit if this goes on for any length of time.

154: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 23 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.06.2008

Today’s significant crude price rises come in the wake of analysts saying that there is a supply problem and that demand worldwide is growing.

155: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 22 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.06.2008

Geo-politics played an important role in that Israel may have inadvertently sent a signal that it was practicing for an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Relevant violence in Nigeria and now a heating up of terrorist activities in Lebanon and speculators have had a hay-day as far as increasing the price of crude.

156: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 19 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 20.06.2008

Crude prices declined significantly today due to the announcement by the Government of the People’s Republic of China that fuel prices would increase by 18%. The other factor is the 200,000 barrel per day increase in production that Saudi Arabia has promised.

157: Falklands Ocean 8 Update - Falklands (Fisheries) - 20.06.2008

Cllr Birmingham and the Director of fisheries have updated the media on the state of play regarding the sunken Korean Fishing Vessel.

158: 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.

159: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 18 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 19.06.2008

The official reason why Light Sweet Crude prices increased significantly today is the mixed weekly inventory report from the US Department of Energy Administration. We are still up in gasoline supplies this year over last year at this time when crude prices ranged around $67.00 per barrel.

160: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 17 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 18.06.2008

Crude prices are slightly lower today due to reports of lowering demand and actions taken to target Wall Street speculators making exorbitant profits from high crude prices. HDR feels that there are enough people playing the stock market from their own computers to be another aspect of this problem.

161: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 16 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.06.2008

Two factors helped to decrease the price of crude today. One was the decrease in the price at which Kuwait and Iran will export their oil. Some articles say it could be about 50Cents per barrel. Another factor is the rumoured increase of production that could come out or the energy summit due to take place in Saudi Arabia on 22 June. Adding to the price fluctuations of crude recently is the strength and/or weakness of the US Dollar. Crude is traded in US Dollars and investors add dollars and cents per barrel of crude depending on the US Dollar’s weakness.

162: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 15 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 16.06.2008

Crude prices declined today due to hopes that OPEC and Saudi Arabia will increase production. Some reports are of as much as 500,000 barrels a day and others only say by 200,000 barrels, giving no time limit.

163: Low Key Commemorations Mark 26th Liberation Anniversary in the Falklands - Falklands (Heritage) - 16.06.2008

Bright, sunny weather helped to mark the 26th anniversary.

164: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 12 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 13.06.2008

HDR feels that buyers need a little courage and a proper application of the word “no” when listening to fear mongers adept at making you think the sky will fall in unless you pay a few more dollars per barrel of crude.

165: Cllr Stevens' Falklands Speech at the UN C-24 Committee - Falklands (Heritage) - 12.06.2008

Councillor Richard Stevens puts his case for Falklands Self Determination to the C-24 Committee on Decolonisation at the United Nations.

166: Cllr Robertson's UN C-24 Speech - Falklands (Heritage) - 12.06.2008

This is the first time Cllr Robertson has spoken at the UN.

167: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 11 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 12.06.2008

This begs the question – why buy in more crude at expensive prices when demand for its products is going down?

168: 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.

169: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 10 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 11.06.2008

Crude prices declined today when Saudi Arabia said that it would increase production. OPEC, meanwhile, has stated that increasing production won’t be considered until their meeting in September.

170: 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

171: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 09 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.06.2008

Crude prices dropped significantly today when Iyad Madani, Saudi Arabia's Information and Culture Minister in Saudi Arabia said that his government was calling for a conference between crude producers and Consuming countries.. He said that the current price of Crude was unjustified.

172: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 08 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.06.2008

As expected speculators buying crude futures have brought the price of hydrocarbons products to al all time high. Crude on Friday added almost $11.00 per barrel to close at yet another all time high briefly touching $139.00 prior to settling back to $138.54. This time the panic buying has been caused by geopolitics, with fears that Israel might bomb a nuclear facility in Iran.

173: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 05 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 06.06.2008

Everything but the kitchen sink has been used as an excuse for crude price increases today. The USD slide against the EURO, the jobs report, retail data and even a jump in wet weather were used as excuses today for an excessively sharp rise of almost $5.50 per barrel of both Brent and Light Sweet Crude.

174: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 04 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 05.06.2008

Crude prices declined significantly today when the US Department of Energy Administration reported that inventories of gasoline increased to 209.1 million barrels.

175: OTTAWA CONVENTION : DE-MINING : EXTENSION REQUEST BY UK - Falklands (Environment) - 05.06.2008

The British Government has, as provided for by the Ottawa Convention, sought a 10-year extension of the deadline for the UK to meet its obligation under the Convention to clear all anti-personnel landmines in mined areas under its jurisdiction and control.

176: Falklands General Purposes Committee Report (02/06/08) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 05.06.2008

Cllr Mike Summers updated the media on this most important committee meeting.

177: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 03 June 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.06.2008

Ben Bernanke Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank in the US has said that there will be no more interest rate cuts and warned of inflation. This sparked declines on Wall Street and sharp decreases in the price of crude.

178: Falklands Complete Appropriation Bill - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 04.06.2008

Councillors have spoken about a difficult budget to balance.

179: Falklands Executive Council Report (27 May 2008) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.06.2008

A review of what went on during this vital government committee meeting

180: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 29 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 30.05.2008

Crude prices declined sharply today due to reduced gasoline demand in the United States and despite a sharp drop (8.8 million barrels) in crude inventories. The drop in crude inventories is temporary due to a delay in offloading tankers in the Gulf of Mexico.

181: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 28 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 29.05.2008

Crude prices made significant gains today due to the Conference between the Prime Minister and Oil Company Representatives and the resulting reports. Classed as not helpful are remarks by “Analysts” touting $150.00 oil.

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

The Chamber describes the budget proposals as inflationary.

183: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 27 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 28.05.2008

High prices in the US and the resulting decrease in demand as well as the England haulers protest, a lack of a new threat on supply and emerging markets were the cause of significant price decreases today.

184: Public Meeting Report (26/05/08) - Falklands (Education) - 28.05.2008

A public meeting took place in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Monday, 26 May 2008.

185: Governor's Address to the Budget Session of Leg-Co - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 28.05.2008

Last year, the 25th Anniversary of the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands and of their liberation by British forces, was a very moving year for us all.

186: Falklands - Appropriation Bill 2008 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 28.05.2008

This Bill contains the proposals that will be discussed in Select Committee. The Bill as amended will be presented to Legislative Council on Friday, 30 May 2008

187: Public Meeting Report Part 2 - Falklands (Environment) - 28.05.2008

Pollution from Ocean 8 is fouling beaches in Berkley Sound

188: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 25 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.05.2008

Rises in Light Sweet Crude prices today are due largely to rising consumption in China, the weak dollar and a flood of investors.

189: Robyn Berntsen May Queen 2008 - Falklands (Heritage) - 24.05.2008

Robyn Berntsen has been crowned May Queen 2008 at the May Ball. Photo (C) J. Brock (FINN) - Dan Cofre, Prince Charming, Varity Livermore, May Princess, Robyn Berntsen, May Queen and David Phillips, Runner-up Prince Charming.

190: Falklands May Ball Report - Falklands (Heritage) - 24.05.2008

A full selection of photos as well as commentary are available on: http:// www.falklandnews.com.

191: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 22 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 23.05.2008

At the beginning of today’s session crude prices surged due to an article in the Wall Street Journal with a representative of the Paris-based International Energy Agency that indicated oil companies were not investing enough in ageing oil infrastructure. However, prices declined to close much lower at news of Petrobras striking more oil in its TUPI field.

192: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 21 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.05.2008

Crude prices increased sharply today due to a decrease in supplies reported by the US Department of Energy Administration weekly inventory report for the week ending 16 May 2008.

193: Van der Veer Won't be Drawn on Falklands Oil Participation - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.05.2008

For several months now speculation has been ripe that Royal Dutch Shell would farm-in or take over Borders and Southern’s tranches in the South Falkland Basin.

194: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 20 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.05.2008

Today’s record crude prices reflect concerns about supply and the chalk and cheese affect of OPEC saying there is enough crude around to meet demand and people selling oil futures saying there isn’t enough crude around to meet the appetite of a thirsty market.

195: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 19 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 20.05.2008

Today’s crude price increases are due to OPEC’s stance that there is sufficient supply around to meet demand and the organisation will not be increasing production.

196: 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.

197: Internet News Relevant to the Falklands (05/20/08) - Falklands (Heritage) - 20.05.2008

A look at how others are reporting on the Falklands.

198: Ocean 8 Sinks in Berkley Sound - Falklands (Fisheries) - 20.05.2008

Korean Fishing Vessel Ocean 8 has sunk in Berkley Sound on Monday, 19 May 2008 at approximately 1000hrs LMT.

199: Royal Falkland Islands Police to Investigate Retention of Partial Remains - Falklands (Heritage) - 20.05.2008

Government House has announced today that the Minister for the Overseas Territories in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, Meg Munn MP, has drawn to the Argentine Government's attention the fact that a bone, which we believe may belong to an Argentine airman killed in 1982, was discovered in 1986 and subsequently retained by the police here without the Argentine authorities being informed.

200: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 18 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 18.05.2008

Many analysts think that crude could go much higher than it is today but HDR feels that some point very soon the abscess is going to burst.

201: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 15 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 16.05.2008

Volatile trading and a pipeline explosion in Nigeria were factors in the nearly flat result in crude prices today.

202: Falklands People Reject Service Charge for BFBS TV Payment - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 16.05.2008

The people have spoken but will Councillors listen. The Jury is out.

203: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 14 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.05.2008

Results from the US Department of Energy Administration Inventory Report for the week ending Friday, 09 May 2008 are inconclusive and have caused a decrease in the price of crude today.

204: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 13 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 14.05.2008

Crude prices increased today on reports that Iran might decrease production.

205: Falklands - Update 3 on the Ocean 8 Fire - Falklands (Fisheries) - 14.05.2008

FISHOPS has issued a navigation warning for all vessels to keep at least 1,000 metres from the Ocean 8, located at 51.33.854S and 057.54.27W

206: 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.

207: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 12 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 13.05.2008

Analysts today are blaming a decrease in demand due to high prices as the cause of declining crude prices.

208: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday 11 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 12.05.2008

As long as the futures remain a hot commodity the price of crude will go up. People with money need a safe place to put it and these futures are not only safe but give a good return. This isn’t good if the majority of the world’s population cannot afford hydrocarbons products.

209: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 08 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.05.2008

Increases in today’s crude prices are do to OPEC saying there is sufficient supply to meet demand.

210: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 07 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.05.2008

Analysts seem baffled as to why, when supplies are good, the price of crude goes sky high. We wait and see if the good supply is due to weakening demand from newly poor would be road users who have been assaulted once too often at the pump.

211: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 06 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.05.2008

Analysts reports that demand won’t be affected by price, coupled with a veiled supply threat were the major factors in today’s crude price increases. Also on today’s palate are the weakening US Dollar and declining production in Mexico

212: Are the Falklands Getting all the Micromanagement Paid For? - Falklands (Fisheries) - 07.05.2008

For the past six months or so people in the Falklands have been hit with the prospect of paying more of their take-home pay to the Government in one way or another.

213: Ship Afire in Falklands - Falklands (Fisheries) - 07.05.2008

36 crewmembers off a Korean fishing vessel were rescued last night in Berkley Sound after a fire broke out onboard.

214: Falklands: Update on the Ocean 8 Fire - Falklands (Fisheries) - 07.05.2008

The Fire and rescue service planned to board the vessel on Wednesday once it was considered to be safe.

215: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 05 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 06.05.2008

Consternation between Bull and Bear markets, supply problems in Nigeria and Scotland and the weakening US Dollar are factors leading to a sharp increase in the price of crude today.

216: Internet News Relevant to the Falklands (05/05/08) - Falklands (Heritage) - 05.05.2008

A weekly look at how others see us and what has been written about the Falklands.

217: Argentine Letters of Discomfort Taken in Stride - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 05.05.2008

True to form, the Argentines have issued a letter of discomfort (Disguised as a protest) to Rockhopper Exploration with reference to its plans to drill in the North Falkland Basin.

218: Falklands - Joint Operators Meeting Held in Edinburgh - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 05.05.2008

Mrs Phyll Rendell, Head of the Mineral Resources Department, has reported that since the last meeting in February there has been a hive of activity with two overseas visits that have been widely reported

219: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 04 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.05.2008

Many analysts believe it is the weakening state of the US Dollar and speculative investment in oil futures that have helped to keep the price of crude at a criminally high level.

220: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 01 May 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 02.05.2008

Those seeking $200.00 crude should have their feet examined for bullet holes.

221: Falklands Summary of Executive Council Meeting 24th April 2008 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.05.2008

The budget policy paper for 2008/09 was considered this month, as it normally is, and following a number of recommendations, was referred to the Budget Select Committee. An outstanding application for a further fund transfer was also considered and referred to the Budget Select Committee.

222: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday 30 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 01.05.2008

Crude prices dropped significantly today due to more than expected crude supplies listed in the US Department of Energy Administration’s weekly Inventory Report.

223: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 29 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 30.04.2008

Today, prior to the US Department of Energy Administration Weekly inventory report, there was a significant drop in crude prices.

224: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 28 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 29.04.2008

Today’s price increases are due to the refinery strike in Scotland, attacks on Nigerian pipelines, and oil speculators.

225: Falklands General Purposes Committee Meeting Report (25/04/08) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 29.04.2008

A meeting of General Purposes Committee took place on Wednesday, 23 April 2008. On Friday, 25 April Dr Andrea Clausen briefed the Media on what happened during the meeting.

226: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 27 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 28.04.2008

Sharp increases in crude prices on Friday were due to attacks on Nigerian pipelines, tensions in Iran, and a strike at a British refinery.

227: 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.

228: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 24 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.04.2008

One would think that decreasing the price of crude is as simple as increasing supply but the price per barrel of crude is down to Wall Street and where people put their money.

229: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 23 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.04.2008

As crude prices become increasingly extortionate – even criminal, it is important to remember that once crude stockpiles bought in at lower prices are depleted and prices for hydrocarbons products increase significantly, demand will go sharply down because people won’t be able to afford filling up their tanks.

230: 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.

231: 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.

232: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 21 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.04.2008

It seems as though people simply want a safe place to put their money ahead of several profit warnings from banks and the sub prime crisis. Oil futures seem to be a very safe bet right now.

233: Falklands Celebrate Queen’s Birthday with a Parade - Falklands (Heritage) - 22.04.2008

A parade to celebrate the birthday of H. M. the Queen has been held at Victory Green today, 21st April 2008. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

234: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 20 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 20.04.2008

Though the US Dollar is slightly stronger against other currencies the factor that increased the price of Crude on Friday was the supply disruption in Nigeria.

235: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 17 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 18.04.2008

These high prices ahead of the summer drive season will not be good for those who depend on transport to make a living and extortionate prices have already added to the costs of everything from plane tickets to baked beans.

236: Internet News Relevant to the Falkland Islands (18/04/08) - Falklands (Education) - 18.04.2008

Occasionally some of the Island newspapers will be compiling news from the internet relevant to each one. Tristan da Cunha has a compilation on its site at http://www.tristantimes.com.

237: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 16 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.04.2008

Crude prices increased sharply today on the weakening US Dollar and sharp reductions in supply listed on the US Department of Energy Administration’s weekly inventory report. This is the second day in a row that crude closed at record prices.

238: Extension of VMS to all licensed vessels Discussed at Fisheries Committee Meeting - Falklands (Fisheries) - 17.04.2008

Dr. John Barton, the Director of Fisheries has stated that AIS is due to be implemented on 1 July 2008 for all licensed vessels. He has proposed to make VMS also mandatory from 1 July 2008.

239: DOA Activity Report (04/15/08) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 17.04.2008

Phyl Rendell updates us on what is happening at the AG Department this month.

240: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 15 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 16.04.2008

Crude prices increased sharply today due to the weakening UD Dollar against the Euro. Supply concerns in Nigeria and speculation ahead of the US Department of Energy Administration Weekly Inventory Report also are factors in today’s price increases.

241: Falklands Prepare for Queen’s Birthday Parade - Falklands (Heritage) - 16.04.2008

The parade to celebrate the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen will be held at Victory Green on Monday 21st April 2008.

242: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 14 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.04.2008

Crude prices increased significantly today due to the slumping US Dollar and fickleness in the economy as well as supply disruptions in the US and Nigeria.

243: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 15 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.04.2008

Crude prices increased sharply today due to the weakening UD Dollar against the Euro. Supply concerns in Nigeria and speculation ahead of the US Department of Energy Administration Weekly Inventory Report also are factors in today’s price increases.

244: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 13 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 13.04.2008

Crude prices are up today due to the OPEC statement about not increasing production due to softer demand from the United States.

245: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 10 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 11.04.2008

The major factor in today’s slight decrease in crude prices is an acknowledgement that a softer demand from the United States will make an increase in production unlikely.

246: Falkland Islanders Angry About Proposed TV Levy - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 11.04.2008

Falkland Islanders have expressed their anger about a new TV levy that would force all householders to pay a fee for BFBS Television whether or not they watched it and even if or not they have a television in their homes.

247: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 09 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.04.2008

True to form the US Department of Energy Administration Inventory Report for the week ending 04 April 2008 has been used to increase crude prices today. In the recent past, an increase in inventories has been used to increase crude prices.

248: Bumper Year for Falklands Tourism - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 10.04.2008

Falkland Islands cruise ship passenger arrivals have increased by 21%. According to Tourism Manager, Jake Downing, over 67,700 cruise ship passengers were cleared to land in the Falklands between October 2007 and April 2008,

249: Industry says increase in Loligo Fees Unwelcome - Falklands (Fisheries) - 10.04.2008

Concern has been expressed by industry representatives of the Fisheries Committee about an increase in fees for the winter Loligo fishery.

250: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 08 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.04.2008

Following the trend of profit taking then using fear to jack the price up, crude prices fell marginally today.

251: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 07 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.04.2008

Remarks from an OPEC Minister that the organisation will not lift production limits caused crude prices to increase today.

252: Blind Dave Has Five to Go - Falklands (Heritage) - 08.04.2008

Despite a lengthy delay in Argentina, blind Dave Heeley and his guide runner Malcolm Carr completed the first leg of their bid to run seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. It took Blind Dave and his guide runner just under 4.5 hours to complete the run at Mount Pleasant.

253: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 06 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.04.2008

Friday’s crude price increases follow the pattern of profit taking followed by significant gains. The sliding US Dollar also played a part in the ritual.

254: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 03 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.04.2008

Crude prices declined today on profit taking. The trend is to sell off when there are significant gains but crude prices don’t seem to be dropping significantly.

255: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 02 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 03.04.2008

Today’s price increases are a result of a drop of 4.5 million barrels of gasoline in the US Department of Energy Inventory report for the week ending 28 March 2008.

256: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 01 April 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 02.04.2008

Hopefully protests over the high cost hydrocarbons products will be peaceful. Some sacrifices must be made in order to help bring the price of these products down. If they increase any more the same protestors would be out of business and not delivering anyway.

257: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 31 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 01.04.2008

Today’s decline in crude prices is due to a sell of and nothing to do with supply, geopolitics or refinery capacity.

258: New Freight Rates Approved by Executive Council - Falklands (Shipping/Freight) - 01.04.2008

Cllr Rendell briefed the media on new freight rates for Concordia Bay, due to arrive in June.

259: General Purposes Committee Report (31/03/08) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 01.04.2008

meeting of the General Purposes Committee took place last week and on Monday, 31 March 2008 Cllr Mike Summers briefed the media on what happened during this important committee meeting.

260: Executive Council Meeting Report (26/03/08) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.04.2008

A meeting of Executive Council took place on 26 March 2008.

261: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 30 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 30.03.2008

The up and down world of crude prices won’t go down consistently until the bubble bursts. People are beginning to lose their jobs but it won’t be until there are genuine losses and a sharp decrease in demand that investors will get the message. Crude prices eased on a declining market this Friday.

262: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 27 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 28.03.2008

Blame it on Basra – the price of crude has jumped again today due to the potential loss of fuel storage in the southern Iraqi city.

263: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 26 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 27.03.2008

Today’s sharp rise in crude prices is due to a larger than expected decline in gasoline and distillate inventories according to the US Department of Energy Administration.

264: Police Committee Report (24/03/08) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 26.03.2008

A meeting of the Police Committee took place at Government House at 1400hrs on Monday, 24 March 2008.

265: 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.

266: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 25 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.03.2008

Today’s crude price rises are due to the sinking US dollar and anticipation over the inventory report from the US Department of Energy Administration due out on Wednesday.

267: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 23 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.03.2008

Crude prices are rising again on fears that OPEC is to cut production, the weakening US Dollar and an incident at a refinery.

268: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 20 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 20.03.2008

Crude prices have declined sharply yesterday and today due to a fear of decreasing demand and reaction from a strengthening US Dollar. Prices are still extortionately high and won’t come down until investors stop profit taking on a commodity that all of us use.

269: Falklands Wind Farm to Save Fuel Consumption - Falklands (Environment) - 20.03.2008

The wind farm in the Falklands will save on fuel consumption and has not yet reached its full potential.

270: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 18 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 19.03.2008

Crude prices increased today on the back of a huge FED bail-out.

271: MPs Complete Falklands Visit - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 19.03.2008

Mr Eric Illsley (LAB Barnsley Central) admitted to learning a lot about life in the Falklands while taking evidence for the Foreign Affairs Committee.

272: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 17 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 18.03.2008

An interesting move by Venezuela means that Euros will be used as a standard currency if Hugo Chavez has its way. The jury is out on whether this will hurt or help the standard crude price.

273: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 16 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.03.2008

Now we have identified a major reason why crude prices are so high we should do something about it.

274: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Wednesday, 12 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 13.03.2008

A declining US Dollar against the Euro is a major factor in today's crude price increase.

275: Dave Heeley - Running Blind in the Falklands - Falklands (Heritage) - 13.03.2008

Guide Dogs for the Blind, a charity, is set to benefit from Mr Heeley's marathon participation Photo (c) 7mm.org.uk

276: Donations needed as Dave Heeley Refused Direct Flight from Argentina - Falklands (Heritage) - 13.03.2008

One wonders why on one hand Argentina wants NOK to fly but refuses permission for the Guide Dogs charity.

277: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Thursday, 13 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 13.03.2008

Thank goodness it's oil and not water that is considered to be a safe place to invest money.

278: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Tuesday, 11 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 12.03.2008

Crude prices hit a new high today before falling back slightly.

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

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

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

Islanders can now buy and sell shares through Charles Stanley

281: Future of Lighthouse Seamen's Mission Discussed at Informal Meeting - Falklands (Fisheries) - 10.03.2008

Seventy eight hours a week is too much for one person but Betty and Howard Turner put in 156 hours between them.

282: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Monday, 10 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.03.2008

FDR said if the Depression that there is nothing to fear but fear itself. This is a factor in the high price of crude today.

283: Hydrocarbons Daily Record Sunday, 09 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.03.2008

Declining share prices, employment and production have helped crude prices to decrease.

284: Hydrocarbons Daily Record: Thursday, 06 March 2008 - Falklands (Mineral Resourc