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1: MOD Increase Airbridge Ticket Prices - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 26.03.2008

The Ministry of Defence are increasing ticket prices for civilian passengers on the airbridge.

2: Deportation Row Heats up in Fiji - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 29.02.2008

This article is reprinted from the FIJI Sun. This is another in SARTMA's Press Freedom Series.

3: 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.

4: 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.

5: New Arrangements for the Issuance of UK Visas - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 04.01.2008

From 1 January 2008, those applying worldwide for visas for the UK will need to provide biometric information, in the form of digital fingerscans and photographs, as part of the application process.

6: Foreign Affairs Committee Inquiry 3 December 2007 - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 17.12.2007

Councillor Mike Summers, OBE, Legislative Council, Falkland Islands, Leslie Jaques OBE, Commissioner for the Pitcairn Islands, and The Hon Brian W. Isaac MLC, Member of the Executive Council, St. Helena, gave evidence.

7: MEG MUNN SPEECH TO OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 07.12.2007

The Overseas Territories feature prominently among the British Government’s international priorities. How the relationship is managed will, quite rightly, continue to be subject to scrutiny by Parliament and other interested bodies.

8: In Support of Press and Speech Freedom - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 23.11.2007

If you think it's easy being a journalist, then think again. These photos were taken outside the Press Club in Karachi, Pakistan. (Copyright Info Withheld)

9: £25,000 for COMBAT STRESS - S.Atlantic (Health) - 22.11.2007

Photo (c) HQ BFSAI - Commander British Forces, Brigadier Nick Davies presents cheque to Combat Stress representative, Mr Toby Elliot, during SAMA(82) Pilgrimage to the Falkland Islands.

10: St Helena Executive Council Meeting; held Tuesday 13th November 2007 - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 22.11.2007

By Cyril Gunnell updates us on what happened during the latest meeting of St. Helena's Executive Council.

11: BIRTHDAY TWINS SOUGHT FOR DOCUMENTARY - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 22.11.2007

Belgian television is making a filmed documentary and have started a worldwide search for individuals born on very specific dates. Photo (c) Belgium TV - the production team

12: WORLD’S MOST REMOTE ISLAND GETS ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPORT FROM TEAM LED BY IBM AND BEACON EQUITY PARTNERS - S.Atlantic (Health) - 14.11.2007

The world’s most remote inhabited island can now access advanced telemedical care, thanks to pro-bono services and support from a high-technology team led by IBM and Beacon Equity Partners. Tristan da Cunha is located more than 1,665 miles west of Cape Town, South Africa, and is accessible only by a boat trip lasting a week or more.

13: Stranded Saints Seek Support form Home - S.Atlantic (Health) - 28.08.2007

Jill Roberts has put out a passionate plea to help get her family home for the funeral of Sara Marie Crowie. The St Helena Government's Response is also included.

14: G-Mail Account Hacked - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 11.08.2007

Someone has hacked into Monsignor McPartland's G-Mail account and sent a scam spam to all of his contacts and many more people.

15: 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.

16: FIG NAMES NEW DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 31.05.2007

Ms Kathleen Bree has been named as the new Director of Health Services in the Falkland Islands.

17: INVASIVE SPECIES CAPACITY BUILDING PROJECT UNDERWAY - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 19.05.2007

Invasive species have been recognised as a threat to biological diversity worldwide, and the threat is particularly severe for island states.

18: New Attorney General Appointed for the Falklands - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 19.05.2007

Mr. David Pickup has been appointed the new Attorney General for nthe Falkland Islands. Photo (c) peelcourt.com

19: 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.

20: MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE: AT HOME ON NG ENDEAVOUR - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 08.04.2007

South Georgia etched its image in my consciousness since departing Godthal Bay, filled with icebergs, in March 2004. Stunning mountains with tussock at the base and capped with snow glistening in the sun rendered vivid as I planned the 2007 voyage through the Islands of the Mid Atlantic Ridge. And, while counting days, I planned photo shoots and dreamed about visiting Stormness - the first visit in 21 years. Photos (c) J. Brock (Finn) Penguins on a stroll .

21: New Elections for Ascension Council - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 29.03.2007

The Acting Governor has dissolved Ascension Island Council and called for an election on 01 May 2007,

22: Cllr Leo Sets the Record Straight - He Stasys on Council - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 28.03.2007

Cllr Cyril Leo has explained his point of View to the Overseas Territories Department.

23: 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.

24: Invasive Species Project Takes Off Locally - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 27.02.2007

This month sees the local inception of the South Atlantic Invasive Species Project with the appointment of two project officers: one on the Falkland Islands and one on St Helena. The EC-funded project is being managed on behalf of the St Helena Government by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds in the UK. Invasives are introduced species that have adverse ecological, economic or societal effects.

25: Cancer Takes Falklands Hero - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 30.12.2006

The dreaded "C" has taken one of the Falklands heros of the 1982 conflict with Argentina. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Terry receiving a cheque in aid of SAMA'82.

26: Hydrocarbons Daily Record: Thursday, 21 December 2006 - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 22.12.2006

Inventories and weather have been the driving forces behind the price of crude thus far this week.

27: 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.

28: 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?

29: FCO Paper on Good Governance Released in the Falklands - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 05.12.2006

Gilbert House announced today that an FCO paper on Good Governance has been released. Photo (C) St. Helena Media - Councillors from the UK Overseas Territories pose with Lord Triesman at the OTCC.

30: Press Freedom Violated in Fiji - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 05.12.2006

The Daily Record may have experienced problems but another colleague has had to shut down because of a press freedom violation.

31: 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

32: 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.

33: HYDROCARBONS WEEKEND RECORD: 11 AND 12 NOVEMBER 2006 - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 12.11.2006

Several of Bolivia’s companies and agencies that have benefited from the May 1st nationalisation of hydrocarbons are about to give a school bonus to approximately 1,200,000 children. The $25.00 (200 Bolivianos) is earmarked for helping families with food and school expenditures. The South American press indicated the sum will be given to the children on an annual basis. Payments began at 300 schools on Sunday, 12 November 2006.

34: 31 Rescued as Fishing Vessel Sinks in the Falklands - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 07.11.2006

Media Ops at HQBFSAI reported on Monday morning that Search and Rescue Teams from 78 Squadron were tasked on Sunday to rescue 31 crew members and a fisheries observer from the scalloping vessel, Holdberg, after the FPV Dorada relayed a call for help from the stricken vessel.

35: 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.

36: Identity Theft and the Wheelie Bin - S.Atlantic (Education) - 14.10.2006

What's in your wheelie bin can say volumes about who you are. Read on to find out what you can do to stop the flow of information. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - The method may be unusual but it's as good as the most expensive shredders.

37: Falklands Mature Students Honoured at Government House - S.Atlantic (Education) - 13.10.2006

Twenty-four mature students have received diplomas and certificates for their efforts at Government House. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The 24 plus H. E. the Governor Mr. Alan Huckle and Mr. Dennis Harris, who took the risk to employ Apprentices.

38: Charles C. Soludo, Someone is Copying You! - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 23.09.2006

If you are the Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, then you should be aware of the fraud that is being carried out in your name. Please read below.

39: The Chagos islanders: Britain’s historic injustice - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 21.06.2006

Britain's treatment of the inhabitants of a small island territory in the Indian Ocean is a political, legal and national disgrace that must be redressed, says former diplomat Iain Orr.

40: Jim Philippson Killed in Afghanistan - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 14.06.2006

A tribute to the former Media Ops Officer Photo (c) Crown Copyright - Captain Phillipson

41: Executive Council Report for May 2006 - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 30.05.2006

H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce updates us on the latest Executive Council meeting.

42: Falklands Forces Have A Vital Role To Play - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 04.05.2006

A brief run-down of Adam Ingram's visit to the Falklands.

43: Executive Council Report for March 2006 - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 06.04.2006

Harriet Hall tells what happened during this meeting.

44: Ferry Service Suspended - Temporarily - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 16.03.2006

The successful ferry service will be suspended after only one trip.

45: FAO Set The Record Straight on Fisheries Management - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 02.03.2006

The International community puts a high priority on fisheries management.

46: 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.

47: 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.

48: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 02/17/06 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 21.02.2006

Robert Hall tells us what the wool market did last week.

49: FOGL Grant of Option - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 26.01.2006

FOGL ordinary shares are at .002p.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

a brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

55: 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.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

62: VIP Visits British Forces South Atlantic Islands - S.Atlantic (Education) - 30.11.2005

John Maskell-Bott tells us more. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - VIP fire power

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic News

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A Brief Run Down of South Atlantic news.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

68: Tristan Scholar Returns Home - S.Atlantic (Education) - 23.11.2005

Sarah Glass will be sending info from Tristan

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-sown of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

77: Australian Jury Acquitts Viarsa I of Poaching Charge - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 07.11.2005

A major blow to the Fisheries Protection effort off Australia has been dealt by a Perth District Court jury

78: Falklands: Manifesto of Dr. Richard Davies - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 07.11.2005

Dr. Davis's Manifesto

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

88: 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.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

90: Full Marks for the 2005 Overseas Territories Consultative Council 2005 - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 21.10.2005

This year South Atlantic representatives from Tristan da Cunha and Ascension Island joined in the conference. Photo (c) Crown Copyright The Overseas Territories Consultative Council

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

93: Court News (19/10/05) - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 19.10.2005

A brief report of Wednesday's court schedule

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

95: FGML in a Review of its Options - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 18.10.2005

Falkland Gold and Minerals remain confident that there is gold on the Glorious Hill.

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

A brief Run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

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

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

102: King George Island Crevasses Claim Three More Victims - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 02.10.2005

Luis Bahamonde Salazar reports about another tragic Antarctic incident.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic News.

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

A Brief run-down of South Atlantic News.

106: Yes, Virginia, There Really is a Treasure Island - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 27.09.2005

One of the largest treasures ever looted from South America has been found on Juan Fernandez Island.

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

A brief run down of South Atlantic news

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

A brier run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

113: Fate of Two Argentine Scientists Unknown - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 19.09.2005

Two Argentine Scientists have fallen into a crevasse on King George Island.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic News

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

117: Hello HMS Southampton, Adieu HMS Portland - S.Atlantic (Shipping/Freight) - 13.09.2005

When HMS Portland left for the west coast of Chile last month there were a few good-bye tears from Sarah Glass.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief overview of South Atlantic and Falklands News.

120: 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.

121: £135 Million for Former Guard Ships - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 09.09.2005

News on the MoD website confirms that three 23 type frigates, HMS Marlborough, HMS Norfolk and HMS Grafton have been sold to the Chilean Navy.

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

A brief overview of South Atlantic news.

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

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News.

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

A brief Overview of South Atlantic News

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

A brief overview of South Atlantic news.

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

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News

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

A quick overview of South Atlantic News.

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

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News

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

A quick overview of South Atlantic News

130: 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.

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

A quick overview of South Atlantic news

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

A quick overview of South Atlantic news

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

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News.

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

A quick overview of South Atlantic news.

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

A quick run-down of South Atlantic news.

136: Beached Whales: A Lesson for the Falklands - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 20.08.2005

A few days ago volunteers form an organisation which has worked with Falklands Conservation put their skills to the test. In rescuing beached Whales on England’s South coast. Dee Palmer puts some serious questions to Alan Knight.

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

A Quick Overview of South Atlantic News

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

A Quick Reference to Today's South Atlantic News

139: Global Warming on the Other End of the Earth - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 18.08.2005

We equate Global Warming with what is happening in the Antarctic but think again. There is ice on the other end of the earth as well. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - SG) - Unusual amounts of ice in Godthal Bay, South Georgia.

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

A Quick Reference to today's South Atlantic News.

141: US BASE COMMANDERS IN FALKLANDS VISIT BEFORE CHANGE OF COMMAND - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 13.07.2005

A change of command ceremony took place at the US Base on Ascension Island on Tuesday, 12 July 2005 when Lt. Col Kevin Barker handed over his command as Detachment 2 45th Operational Group Commander to Major Eric Jackson. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN) Major Jackson and Lt. Col Barker say thank-you to Commodore Ian Moncrieff for the outstanding trip to the Falklands.

142: Falklands: Engine Problems Delay Airbridge Flight - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 05.07.2005

Engine problems on a charter flight have delayed passengers who left the Falklands on Saturday, 02 July 2005. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Gordon Forbes and his team were stranded along with lawyers for FIG and the case's Judge.

143: Tamar Photo - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 25.05.2005

Test

144: New Job for DFID Spokesman - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 15.05.2005

Lord Triesman of Tottenham, 62, has taken over from the Hon Bill Rammell as Minister of State at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with responsibility for the British Overseas Territories. Photo (c) DFID Website Lord Triesman with Preston Students

145: Live Fire in the Falklands - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 23.04.2005

A weeklong live firing exercise has just completed in the Falkland Islands and, if Major Terry Turner (TT) has his way, it won’t be the last one. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Major Terry Turner

146: UK HUB OF RAF PASSENGER SERVICE WILL MOVE - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 20.04.2005

There’s news that the UK hub of the RAF Passenger service to the Falklands will soon move from RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The BBC World Service's Graham Bound tells us more.

147: Elque: A Brief Court Report - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 20.04.2005

Owners of the Fishing vessel, the ELQUE, have been fined £125,000.00 for fishing without a licence in South Georgia Waters. FIBS's Corina Bishop reports about other fines that have to be paid.

148: Falklands Oil: Don't Invest the Rent Money - Yet - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 19.04.2005

A very positive picture of the potential of finding at least 2 billion barrels of oil in the North Falkland Basin was presented to a Desire Petroleum shareholders meeting on Monday night. Photo (c) Lewis Clifton - Ian Duncan explains the workings of the hydrocarbons kitchen.

149: Falklands: Farm Open Day Informative and Enjoyable - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 17.04.2005

A group of approximately 20 farmers and Agricultural Department Officers made their way to the Abattoir, where there was an exercise, lead by Doug Martin, in guessing which sheep would produce the best carcasses. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN) Ron Binnie looks on as Andrew Pollard examines the root systems of Lotus in a pasture that was slashed and sewn.

150: All Set for the Constitutional Consultative Poll - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 04.04.2005

The South Atlantic Island of St. Helena will have a consultative poll on their proposed new constitution on 25 May 2005. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-SH) - Tony Green at last Monday's public meeting in the Parish Hall

151: Tears Shed as South Atlantic Islands Learn of Pope's Death - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 03.04.2005

Some Catholics were on their way to Saturday evening Mass when the Pope's death was announced. Photo (c) St. Mary's Church The late Monsignor Spraggon visited the Pope in Rome shortly after he was enthroned.

152: 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

153: 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.

154: 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)

155: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 04 February - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 06.02.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week.

156: Fr. Jack Horner is St. Helena's Newest Anglican Priest - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 06.02.2005

On Sunday, 30th January 2005 at St Paul’s Cathedral, the Reverend Jack Horner was ordained as a Priest in the Church of God by the Lord Bishop of St Helena Photo (c) St. Helena Herald - Fr. Jack With Bishop John after the ordination service.

157: Joint Consultative Forum Video Conference Success - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 31.01.2005

Officials from the St Helena Government and the Ascension Island Government met on Friday afternoon. This was the first meeting of the Joint Consultative Forum and video conferencing equipment was used.

158: Herald Editor Explains Knock-on Affects of Fuel Price Rise - S.Atlantic (Shipping/Freight) - 29.01.2005

St. Helenians will be soon be affected by the 7.55% increase that will shortly be imposed on freight rates and passenger rates on the RMS St. Helena.

159: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 21 January 2005 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 27.01.2005

Find out what the wool market did last week

160: British Forces Greet Ellen MacArthur - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 17.01.2005

As Ellen MacCarthur enters the 47th day (13 January 2005) of her single-handed circumnavigation of the globe, in her trimaran B&Q, she can take some comfort from the fact that she has safely sailed through one of the most dangerous maritime regions in the world, Cape Horn. Battling through 30+ knots of wind sustained and reaching up to 50 knots in squalls, she has begun her northerly passage through the South Atlantic to the West of the Falkland Islands. Ben Taylor of Media Ops at MPA tells us more.

161: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 14 Jan. 2005 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 17.01.2005

Find out what the wool market did last week.

162: Caught in the net with Jon Clark - S.Atlantic (Shipping/Freight) - 09.01.2005

Sian Ferguson of FIBS asks Marine Officer, Jon clark about the up and coming Red Ensign Group Conference to be held in the Falklands in February.

163: 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.

164: Journalism Fellowship Seeks Applicants - S.Atlantic (Education) - 04.01.2005

Applications are invited for the Gordon N. Fisher Journalism Fellowship at Massey College in the University of Toronto from 01 September 2005 to 30 April 2006.

165: Falklands Launch Tsunami-Earthquake Appeal - S.Atlantic (Geological Events) - 31.12.2004

Heartfelt responses to the human loss and suffering in the nations around the Indian Ocean have been felt in the Falklands

166: The Necessity Behind Protecting Our Children - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 26.12.2004

A workshop to launch a strategy for child protection in the South Atlantic Overseas Territories was hosted by the Ascension Island Government on 19 December 2004.

167: Where in the World? - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 20.12.2004

This is a photo of Christmas/New Years Celebrations but where in the world is it?

168: Brighter future for Ascension's Seabird Colonies - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 18.12.2004

One of the world’s most important seabird colonies now has a brighter future, thanks to an innovative project, which has taken place on Ascension Island. Photo(c) J. Brock (SARTMA-ASI) Brown Noddies and Boobies on Boatswainbird Island. The seabirds of Ascension, until recently, had been banished to stacks and islets by wild cats.

169: One to One With Chris Burgess - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 15.12.2004

Firearms Consultant, Chris Burgess tells Corina Goss about his work and advice to Police Forces all over the world.

170: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 12/10/04 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 12.12.2004

Find out what the wool market did last week.

171: New Player on Falklands Oil Scene - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 10.12.2004

Crude Oil and Gas Limited has announced that the Falkland Islands Government has awarded it two exploration/production licences in the North Falkland Basin, covering an area of 4,140 square kilometres. kilometres.

172: Australia Warns Poachers: Oceanic Viking Is On Your Tail - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 19.11.2004

Customs as well as that country’s Fisheries Department have sent a stern warning to potential poachers, who steal thousands of tonnes of marine resources from the economic zone, that they have an armed patrol vessel ready and waiting to patrol Australia’s waters. Photo(c) Australian Customs

173: Poaching Vessels: CCAMLR Clamps Down - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 17.11.2004

You all remember that epic chase last year when an Australian fisheries patrol pursued Toothfish poachers across the Southern Ocean and cornered them with the help of vessels from the Falklands and South Africa – a vivid example of the determination amongst CCAMLR Members to tackle illegal fishing – one of the main issues on the agenda at their recent meeting in Hobart. The BBC World Service "Calling the Falklands" has the details.

174: Tara 5: Happy Return to the Falklands - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 15.11.2004

A yacht formerly known as the ANTARCTICA has returned to the Falklands 15 years after bringing a film company to the area. Now known as TARA 5, the 36 metre long yacht is taking a group of 15 deaf people on a trekking and mountaineering adventure, “Mountain of Silence,” to South Georgia. The group will be taking Shackleton’s route from King Haakan Bay to Stormness Photos (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Captain Celine Ferrier does some domestic work prior to the arrival of the passengers.

175: Governments May Take Action to Save the Albatross - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 13.11.2004

Governments may be about to take concerted action to save the world’s Albatross populations. At least that is the hope of Conservationists, who believe that many species, including the Falklands Black-Browed are under imminent threat of extinction. Graham Bound tells us more. Graphic (c) FINN

176: Britain and Argentina in Joint Search and Rescue Exercise - S.Atlantic (Health) - 11.11.2004

The United Kingdom and Argentina have conducted a joint search and rescue exercise in international waters of the South Atlantic Ocean. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - A Search and Rescue Helicopter like this one was used in the Joint Exercise.

177: Is There Co-operation Over Gibraltar? - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 30.10.2004

On Wednesday, Jack Straw had talks in Madrid with his Spanish counterpart. Not surprisingly, the subject of Gibraltar was on the agenda. Some of the coverage in today’s British papers implied that Spain has started a climb-down from its claim to sovereignty over the territory.

178: Big Bangs Rock Onion Range - S.Atlantic (Education) - 17.10.2004

Observers from Stanley and Mount Pleasant Complex visited Onion Range on East Falkland on Friday to have hands-on experience of Army firepower. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Just don't smile for the photo!

179: 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.

180: David Hudd: Enthusiasm for High-Risk Falklands Oil - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 14.10.2004

David Hudd, Deputy Head of Falklands Oil and Gas, has been talking to the media about the very tempting high-risk frontier oil entity that south of the Falklands.

181: FCO Officials Overwhelmed by Well Planned Visit - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 09.10.2004

John Hughes, British Ambassador Designate for Argentina and Tony Crombie, Head of the Overseas Territories Department, have completed their brief familiarisation visit to the Falklands. While here they visited venues in Stanley and in Camp. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Mr. Crombie, Gov. Pearce and Mr. Hughes in front of a large photo of Grytviken in South Georgia.

182: Falklands: HMS Dumbarton Castle Says Hello - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 09.10.2004

On what could be her last deployment in the South Atlantic before decommissioning, the HMS DUMBARTON CASTLE has arrived in Stanley. Photo (c) Crown Copyright -Crew of HMS LEEDS CASTLE prepare to hand over the flag.

183: New Constitutional Change Co-ordinator Speaks Out - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 05.10.2004

The draft of a new constitution for St. Helena was published in July. It’s a long document, which guarantees the rights and freedoms of St. Helenians and sets out the powers of the Governor, Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.

184: Overseas Territories Consultative Council: The Delegates Get Talking - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 27.09.2004

An official photograph was issued from the Sixth Overseas Territories Consultative Council, in which I saw some familiar faces.

185: HMS LEEDS CASTLE Heads North - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 26.09.2004

Having just returned from South Georgia, some of the crew of HMS LEEDS CASTLE attended the Falklands conservation Charity Ball on Friday night. Later this week the ship will head north. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - The photo shows the crew aboard Leeds Castle saying good-bye to Stanley.

186: Military Present £2,000.00 Cheque to Acorns Club - S.Atlantic (Health) - 22.09.2004

In July, nine men yomped from Port San Carlos to Stanley in aid of Acorn's Club. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - From Left to Right: LCpl Jones, Sgt. Evans,Cpl Schmid, (holding the cheque)Sgt. Robinson,LCpl Bowdler (kneeling)Vicky Butler (receiving the cheque) Cpl Henry and LCpl Brady.

187: Eye Witness Account of Ivan's Terrible Fury - S.Atlantic (Weather Info) - 21.09.2004

We finally got to enter the small building and shut ourselves in there listening to the upper section come tumbling down around us. We tied down the eaves with cement rope that happened to be in our vehicle. But Ivan was having none of that, he wanted that bit of galvanize too. Photo (C) Canon Christian Glasgow - Anglican Journal

188: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 17 September 2004 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 18.09.2004

Find out what the wool market did last week.

189: New Data on Throw-Away Fish - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 16.09.2004

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has released new data that shows that better fishing practices are responsible for a decrease in the number of fish that have been thrown back into the sea. This equates to a decrease of about 12 million tonnes from FAO’s previous estimate.

190: Adieu to HMS Leeds Castle - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 14.09.2004

Amid Church bells and saluting guns, the HMS LEEDS CASTLE paid her final visit to Stanley on Monday morning. On-lookers gathered at Victory Green and at the War Memorial as well as along the seafront to wave the ship off and to take final photographs. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Leeds Castle on her way out.

191: Political Shenanigans Mar South American Cricket - S.Atlantic (Education) - 09.09.2004

In this case the feel good factor that the exuded from the Olympics has been thoroughly thumb-screwed.

192: Pardelhas - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 09.09.2004

Two vessels owned by the Pardelhas Fishing Company may be seized and auctioned off after a court ruling that the Company owes $165,000.00 to Maritime agent, Ultramar. Photo (c) Undetermined - Pardelhas aground off Isabel Island

193: New Roman Catholic Website for the South Atlantic - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 05.09.2004

Though miles physically separate the Roman Catholic Churches in the South Atlantic, they can all be reached with the click of a mouse, now that Monsignor McPartland, the Prefect Apostolic for all the Parishes represented in the ocean, has launched a Church website. A website for the Catholic Churches in the South Atlantic will go live just in time for Monsignor McPartland to announce it at Mass on Sunday. Photo (c) St. Mary's - Fr. John Doran and Fr. Charles Carmack saying Mass at the Argentine Cemetery in 1994.

194: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 03 Sep - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 04.09.2004

Find out what the wool markets did this week.

195: 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.

196: 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

197: HMS LEEDS CASTLE: Sea Day Demonstrates the Right Stuff - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 15.08.2004

Some might not want to leave their beds on Friday the 13th but for me, just tempt with a sea day and I’m off. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Squadron Leader Jason Morley being winched to the stern of HMS LEEDS CASTLE.

198: RAF Clerk Receives Commendation - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 11.08.2004

SAC Ash Barnett has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands (CBSAI) for his outstanding work whilst serving as the Unit Chief Clerk at the Joint Service Police Support Unit (JSPSU) at MPA. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - SAC Barnett receives his commendation from Air Commodore Richard Lacey (CBSAI).

199: Soldiers' Yomp for Stanley Hospital Raises over £1,000. - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 11.08.2004

A team of soldiers from MPA has completed a gruelling 80-mile yomp from San Carlos to Stanley raising well over £1000 for King Edward VII Memorial Hospital in Stanley. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - Yompers on the way to Stanley.

200: 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

201: Dawn Rescue by RAF Search and Rescue Team - S.Atlantic (Health) - 29.07.2004

A 21 year old sailor is now recovering in Stanley Hospital following a life-saving, dawn rescue by the Mount Pleasant based RAF Search and Rescue Team from 78 Squadron. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - Three of the crew, Master Air Crewman Duncan Tripp, Flt. Lt. Steve Johnson andLt. Brew Brooman with 78 Squadron's Tiger Mascot.

202: Falklands: No Reduction in Troop Numbers says Chief of Staff - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 23.07.2004

Sue Gyford from FIBS tells us more.

203: Dancing Dave's Aerobics Raises £800 for Molly - S.Atlantic (Health) - 21.07.2004

Service personnel at MPA dressed up in all sorts of costumes to take part in a charity aerobics session recently in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, raising an impressive £800. Capt. Jill Hamlyn tells us more. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - The fun-loving, fund-raising participants

204: Queen's Birthday Honour for Corporal Serving at MPA - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 15.07.2004

Capt. Jill Hamlin of MPA Media Ops tells us about an exceptional Corporal. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - Corporal Molyneux

205: 2004 Queen's Medal in Shooting Awarded to Flt. Lt. Allen - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 15.07.2004

Flight Lieutenant Conrad Allen has beaten the 11 times winner of an RAF Skill at Arms Meeting at Bisley, UK to become the champion shot of the RAF for 2004 and proud owner of the coveted Queen's Medal. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - Flt. Lt. Allen with his medal

206: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week ending 09 July - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 11.07.2004

Find out what the wool market did last week.

207: South Georgia Government Gets Tough on Toothfish Irregularities - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 09.07.2004

The Government of South Georgia, responsible for one of the world’s best-managed fisheries, is getting tough on licensed long-liners that are taking away more Toothfish than they are allocated. The policy of vessels reporting to either King Edward Point in South Georgia or to Stanley in the Falkland Islands is being strictly enforced. Photos (c) J. Brock (SARTMA-SG) A view of King Edward Point

208: Armed Patrol Trials Launched From Hobart - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 02.07.2004

Joint media release - Senator Chris Ellison, Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Ian Macdonald, Minister for Fisheries, Forestry and Conservation, Dr Sharman Stone MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for the EnvironmentArmed patrols to boost protection of Australia’s Southern Ocean waters will start next month with “shake-down” sea trials departing from Hobart. Photo (c) Australian Customs Service

209: Countries Debate Strategies for Combating IUU Fishing - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 01.07.2004

Some improvement in capacity management, illegal fishing a growing problem, and high-seas operations not adequately controlled. George Kourous tells us more.

210: Flags at Half-Mast for Former US President - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 11.06.2004

Flags on all government buildings are, today, flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for former US President Ronald Reagan. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The Union Flag located between the 1982 War memorial and the Secretariat at half-mast in honour of former US President Ronald Reagan

211: Ronald Reagan: Key Falklands Player Dies at 93 - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 06.06.2004

Instrumental in Falklands' freedom, Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the United States, has died from the complications of Alzheimer's disease.

212: Genetic Profiling: It's Time to Invent the Gadget - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 06.06.2004

The idea that genetic profiling, or molecular markers as well as parasitic profiling could be used in an attempt to apprehend poachers is not new.

213: 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)

214: Governor's Address to Legco: 25 May 2004 - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 25.05.2004

The State of the Nation Address.

215: 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.

216: South Atlantic Adventure for Flat Stanley - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 13.05.2004

When Flat Stanley left St. Clement’s Elementary School in St. Bernard, Ohio on the 5th of November 2003, no one knew that by the time he finished his travels, the paper cut out would be travelling to each of the South Atlantic British Overseas Territories. That’s a trip of approximately 20,000 miles by air and by sea. Photos (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Tristan Students at St. Mary's School pose with Flat Stanley

217: “A Short Guide to Tristan da Cunha” - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 21.04.2004

Find out all you need to know before visiting this remote Island. Cover Design (c) James Glass and Anne Green

218: South Atlantic Reporting Expedition Begins - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 06.03.2004

At the moment, M/S ENDEAVOUR is at West Point Island, where Roddy Napier is celebrating his (how old?) birthday with Lill, his wife of nearly 50 years. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

219: Executive Council Report for February 2004 - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 05.03.2004

Executive Council held its monthly meeting on Thursday 26 February. As usual the agenda included a wide range of items. Howard Pearce Reports.

220: St. Helenian Charity Set Up In Falklands - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 03.03.2004

The Executive Committee of the St Helenian Emergency Relief Fund are pleased to announce its formation as a Registered Charity in the Falkland Islands. Photo (c) Cherie Clifford

221: Albatross Man Sails into Stanley - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 03.03.2004

Just after 1545hrs on Wednesday, 03 March 2004, the ENGLISH ROSE IV motored through the narrows and docked at the public jetty. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) H. E. the Governor Mr. Pearce visits below decks on English Rose VI.

222: Maya V Crew Arrest Conditions Lightened - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 21.02.2004

Bail surety to ensure crew alleged to be involved in pirate toothfishing aboard the Maya V did not flee the country, was lessened yesterday by an Australian Court. Photo (c) Michael Weavers Story (c) Peter Collins

223: Beltran Sets Standard At CPA Conference - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 21.02.2004

“How to Restore Trust Between the Public Administration and Politicians, and How to Convince the Public that Good Public Services in a Community Are a Result of Good Government,” was the final topic in the regional CPA Conference held in the Falklands from16 to 20 February 2004. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

224: CPA Regional Conference: Part 1 - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 17.02.2004

A regional conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association began at the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall in Stanley, Falkland Islands at 0930hrs on Monday, 16 February 2004.

225: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 13 February - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 15.02.2004

Find out how the wool market did last week.

226: Fishers Challenge Australian Sovereignty: Commonwealth - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 12.02.2004

Incursions by fishermen into the Australian Fishing Zone was seen as a challenge to Australian sovereignty, the Perth Magistrates Court was told today. (12/02/04) Peter Collins tells us more. Photo (c) COLTO

227: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 06 February - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 09.02.2004

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228: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 30 January 2004 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 02.02.2004

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229: Toothfish Pirates: There's Gold in Them There Thieves - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 30.01.2004

Ever think of making legal money from illegal fishing? This idea, that needs discussion, could stop poaching cold.

230: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 23 Jan. 04 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 25.01.2004

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231: Statement on Air Links between the Falklands and South America - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 20.01.2004

Air links between the Falkland Islands and the South American mainland are the subject of two understandings reached between HMG and the Argentine Government, under a sovereignty umbrella (which protects both sides’ positions on the question of sovereignty).

232: Maths Teacher Wanted for Two Boats School - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 19.01.2004

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Mathematics Teacher at the Two Boats School

233: Health Link II: Visits by Health Specialists - S.Atlantic (Health) - 10.01.2004

The five-year Health Link II Programme commenced just on a year ago, this being one of St Helena’s largest projects which will consume some £6.3m. Most of the funding comes from the Department for International Development.

234: 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.

235: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 02 January - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 07.01.2004

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236: One to One with Charles Roberts - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 01.01.2004

FIBS's Sue Gyford interviews a man who wants to start an Airline company for the Falklands to Uruguay route.

237: CONCLUSION OF THE OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CONSULTATIVE COUNCIL (10/12/03) - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 17.12.2003

The 1999 White Paper set out the balance in our mutual relationship. It talked in terms of mutual responsibilities and obligations but said that the UK has the right to expect high standards of probity, governance and adherence to international obligations - and to minimise the extent to which the UK is exposed to contingent liabilities

238: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 11 Dec. - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 14.12.2003

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239: A Brand New Task Force to Fight Illegal Fishing - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 13.12.2003

Now, there’s a real glimmer of hope on the horizon. Five Maritime Countries, Australia, Britain, Chile, Namibia and New Zealand have got together to launch a top-level task force to tackle illegal fishing.

240: Visit of the Anglican Bishop of Chile - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 13.12.2003

Graham France writes about the Anglican Bishop of Chile, Bishop Tito, and his wife Myriam , who arrived in the Falklands on Saturday 6th December and were guests of His Excellency the Governor, Mr Howard Pearce, at Government House. Photo (c) Kathy Biles

241: BUILDING A MODERN AND EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OVERSEAS TERRITORIES (10/12/03) - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 12.12.2003

Secretary of State, Jaclk Straw, has addressed the Overseas Territories Consultative Council

242: New Government Plans to Deter Toothfish Terrorists - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 12.12.2003

Legal toothfish companies in Australia have welcomed Australian and French government initiatives announced this week in the ongoing battle against criminal syndicates targeting and stealing the valuable species in the Australian and French zones.

243: 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.

244: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 05 December - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 07.12.2003

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245: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 28 November - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 30.11.2003

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246: New Saints Team Receive Their Strip - S.Atlantic (Snippets) - 24.11.2003

Deanos Bar proprietor, Kevin Connolly, has been instrumental in forming Stanley’s newest football team.

247: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 14 November - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 16.11.2003

Fond out what happened in the wool market last week.

248: Peggy Wilson: Caribbean Manager of CAA-ASSI - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 11.11.2003

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today announced that Margaret (Peggy) Wilson has been appointed Caribbean Manager of CAA subsidiary Air Safety Support International (ASSI).

249: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 7 November - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 10.11.2003

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250: Remembrance Sunday Commemorated - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 09.11.2003

The appalling weather kept the QEII away but those onshore flocked to the Cathedral and Cross of Sacrifice. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

251: Twenty-four Receive NVQs from City and Guilds - S.Atlantic (Education) - 09.11.2003

Twenty-four people have received certificates denoting NVQs that they have earned over the past few months at a reception at Government house on Friday, 07 November 2003. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Rachael Hancox is being congratulated for her efforts by H. E. the Governor, Mr. Howard Pearce.

252: QEII Unable to Visit Falklands - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 08.11.2003

On Remembrance Sunday there would have been passengers from the QEII visiting Stanley. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Captain Woodall and Herb Krits in 1993.

253: Nigel Fannin: He Made Sense of Oil Exploration - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 08.11.2003

One of the founders of oil exploration in the Falklands had died. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Dr Fannin during one of his visits to the Falklands

254: Falklands: Executive Council for October - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 07.11.2003

As usual, a heavy agenda for this busy executive body.

255: Ranulph Fiennes Returns to Britain - S.Atlantic (Health) - 03.11.2003

Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the British Explorer who faced the Polar elements and trekked thousands of miles across freezing continents and oceans, has completed his latest challenge – running marathons on seven continents in seven days.

256: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 31/10 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 01.11.2003

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257: Legislative Council, 30 October 2003, Questions - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 01.11.2003

What concerns Councillors enough to warrant further investigation? Read on.

258: Johnny Drummond, Friend and Journalist - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 30.10.2003

John Drummond was born in Hong Kong on 11th February 1956. He was the son of Margaret and Gilbert Drummond. His father was working for Cable & Wireless at the time and the family moved around the world to Mr Drummond’s different postings.

259: Michael Portillo on FIBS - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 28.10.2003

Michael Portillo (MP) has told News Direct that he is amazed that the Falklands conflict still overshadows relationships between Argentina and Britain. The former Defence Secretary was a delegate to the Argentine/British Conference in Buenos Aires, which finished yesterday.

260: Falkland Islands Gun Club (Shotgun Results) - S.Atlantic (Snippets) - 27.10.2003

A glorious sunny afternoon saw the first shoot of the 2003/4 season. Eight shooters put their scores on the table which sees shotgun shooters compete for the first ever Clay Pigeon League Trophy.

261: Ranuph Fiennes Runs Into Stanley - S.Atlantic (Health) - 27.10.2003

Sir Ranuph Fiennes and Dr. Mike Stroud have flown to the Falklands from Chile today, landing at Mount Pleasant at 0930 and beginning their "Antarctic" marathon at Fitzroy Ridge at 1100. Photo(c) J. Brock (FINN)

262: Caught in the Net With Howard Pearce - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 25.10.2003

We have already heard on "Caught in the Net" from Hamish Wyley, who was one of the delegates to this year’s World Fishing Exhibition in Vigo. And, this week, we are joined by another of the group, H. E. the Governor, Howard Pearce (HP).

263: Stamps Draw Attention to Albatross Extinction - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 24.10.2003

Cambridge, UK - The Falkland Islands are focussing attention on the plight of their Black-browed Albatross Thalassarche melanophrys, now one of the fastest-declining albatross species, by releasing a set of commemorative stamps.

264: Ian Hansen's Election Manifesto - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 23.10.2003

Ian Hansen tells us why he wants to be elected to the Camp seat.

265: Incident Report: Tay Taylor Tells About the Bomb - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 22.10.2003

On Thursday 16th October 2003 at 1115am, EOD received a report of a suspicious metal object (possibly a bomb) situated 50m to the East of the FIGAS Workshop at Stanley Airport. The item had been uncovered during excavations close to the Stanley Airport complex by Mr Iain Berntsen working for Ian Stewart Construction. The suspicious object was reported to Spr ‘Andy’ Kirkcaldy in the JSEOD Operations Centre situated on Ross Rd, Stanley. Photos (c) MOD

266: Conservation Group Go Wild Out West - S.Atlantic (Environment) - 21.10.2003

The Falklands Conservation Watch Group were once again proving their beach-cleaning skills last weekend at Shallow Harbour, West Falkland. Over 60 bags of rubbish were removed from a beach in the South Camp, by 12 of the Watch Group, their leaders and farm owners Ali and Marlene Marsh. Photo (c) Becky Ingham

267: Work Continues on 1000-Pound Bomb - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 17.10.2003

Explosives experts are continuing to deal with the 1000-pound bomb that workers dug up at Stanley Airport on Thursday. According to an EOD spokesman, today’s task is place explosive charges on either side of the bomb, blow the casing off and burn the plastic explosives inside.

268: New Tour Guides Receive Their Badges - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 17.10.2003

Falklands Tourism has fourteen new tour guides. Thursday evening at 1700 at the Jetty Centre, they received their certificates and badges from H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Tour Guides pose with H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce outside the Jetty Centre in Stanley.

269: Three Candidates for Camp Bye-Election - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 17.10.2003

On November 6th, Campers are asked to vote for one of three candidates.

270: 1000-Pound Bomb Disabled - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 17.10.2003

Police Chief Officer, Dave Morris, confirmed that it was a British Bomb that Explosives experts were dealing with. Further to this, an EOD spokesman confirmed that the bomb was part of a payload of a Vulcan Bomber sent to destroy the airport during the 1982 conflict.

271: Workers Uncover 1,000 Pound Bomb at Airport - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 16.10.2003

Workers excavating for a building at Stanley Airport have uncovered a 1,000-pound bomb that has been present in the area since the 1982 conflict.

272: Viarsa1: 5 Crew Charged and Bailed - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 12.10.2003

Australian press reports that five crew members from VIARSA1, which are accused of poaching Patagonian Toothfish, were granted bail after they appeared before a magistrate in Perth, Australia on Friday.

273: Cudly Toys Sold for CSAT - S.Atlantic (Health) - 12.10.2003

A sale of cuddly toys took place at the West Store on Saturday, 11 October 2003 in aid of the Cancer Support and Awareness Trust. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

274: Caught in the Net with Hamish Wyley - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 12.10.2003

Seafish have interests in every sector of the fishery from Illex to Toothfish and Hamish attended the World Fishing Exhibition in Vigo and then he joined the Falklands Delegation to Korea and Japan.

275: Gap Students Heading for Camp - S.Atlantic (Education) - 12.10.2003

Five Gap year students have arrived in Stanley from the UK on yesterday’s Tristar. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)Gap Students enjoy a game of snooker on their last day in Stanley.

276: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week of 10/10 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 12.10.2003

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277: Surprise Award for Nikki Luxton - S.Atlantic (Snippets) - 12.10.2003

One doesn't receive a surprise award from the Governor every day. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Nikki receives her certificate from H.E. the Governor Mr. Pearce.

278: Governor Announces New Sea Cadet Post - S.Atlantic (Education) - 12.10.2003

In the United Kingdom It’s been a custom for many years to choose the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet annually. Staff at the TS Endurance, the Falklands Sea and Marine Cadet Unit, have decided that it would be a good idea for the Falklands. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) H. E. Governor Pearce chats with Sea Cadets during their annual inspection.

279: Sea Cadets Pass Inspection With Flying Colours - S.Atlantic (Education) - 12.10.2003

The annual Sea and Marine Cadet Inspection took place at T/S ENDURANCE on Wednesday, 08 October 2003 beginning at 1900. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The Inspecting Officer arrives.

280: Printing Office: Potential for Inward Investment - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 05.10.2003

Earlier this year, expressions of interest were invited to assess willingness to put in place alternative arrangements for the St Helena Government Printing Office.

281: Viarsa1 Arrives in Fremantle to Face the Music - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 04.10.2003

Viarsa1, the Uruguayan fishing ship that was chased for 21 days across the Southern Ocean by patrol vessels from three nations, has finally arrived in Fremantle, Australia, where the ship and crew face a complete investigation into alleged poaching in Australian waters around Heard Island. Photo (c) Australian Customs

282: COLTO Offer Advice and Info to Uruguay - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 02.10.2003

The Coalition of Legal Toothfish Operators are giving info and advice to the Uruguayan Government.

283: Falkland Wool Growers for 12 September - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 13.09.2003

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284: Tree Growing in the South Atlantic - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 12.09.2003

Many people write FINN and SARTMA abour growing trees. This letter is typical. The Falklands have a shelterbelt Programme that provides cover for crops as well as animals and other wildlife. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Former Director of Agriculture, Bob Reid, leads tree planters on to a ploughed field at Estancia.

285: So. Supporter and Viarsa Steam Back to Australia - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 12.09.2003

Now that both ships have been re-provisiones, they are steaming back to Australia.

286: In the Net with Clark and McFarlaine - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 12.09.2003

Two Fisheries Officials who were involved with the Falklands end of the Viarsa chase, tell of their experiences.

287: Wool Shipments to the UK - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 11.09.2003

The Facilities at Marchwood are not open to Falklands Wool. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Sheep being driven to the then butchery along Ross Road in 1992.

288: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 05 September - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 09.09.2003

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289: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 29 August - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 30.08.2003

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290: High Praise for Governments in Toothfish Wars - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 28.08.2003

It's over and now time for thank-yous to Governments who took part in the Viarsa Chase.

291: VIARSA1: Caught in the Net - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 27.08.2003

An international effort is paying off and the VIARSA1 saga will be over sooner rather than later.

292: Australia Has Prima Facie Case Against VIARSA1 - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 27.08.2003

The Uruguayan Ambassador to Australia has met with Ministers to hear that Australia will continue the pursuit of VIARSA1 and bring her to an appropriate port.

293: Viarsa1 Boarded and Escorted to South Africa - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 27.08.2003

Earlier today fisheries protection officers boarded Viarsa1 and the vessel is now being escorted to Cape Town.

294: Viarsa1 Disobeys Orders to Follow Southern Supporter - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 26.08.2003

Viarsa1 heads towards Montevideo despite orders to stop and follow.

295: VIARSA1 Admits Identity - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 25.08.2003

It's official! VIARSA1 has repainted her name, hull number and port of registry on appropriate parts of her hull.

296: Record for High Seas Pursuit Attained - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 25.08.2003

SOUTHERN SUPPORTER has set an Australian record for high seas pursuit.

297: Dangerous Seas Hamper Viarsa1 Chase - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 24.08.2003

SA Agulhas is headed towards the poacher and the chaser. Photo (c) Australian Customs - Viarsa1 in icy seas

298: Falkland Wool Growers Weekly Report 08/22 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 24.08.2003

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299: Viarsa Cornered At Bouvetoya (Bouvet) Islands - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 23.08.2003

The Southern Supporter has caught up with Viarsa at 55S and 5E.

300: A First for Falklands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 21.08.2003

Harriet Hall has something to share with members of her High School Class. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) Her Honour Harriet Hall takes oath of office

301: Foul Weather Delays Viarsa Pursuit - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 20.08.2003

SA AGULHAS has been delayed from pursuing the Uruguayan poaching ship, VIARSA.

302: VIARSA 1: Falklands Could Join the Chase - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 20.08.2003

Viarsa 1 is not having an easy time in loose pack ice and strong headwinds.

303: More On Viarsa Pursuit - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 19.08.2003

CANBERRA - A South African ship will try to intercept a Uruguayan pirate fishing boat that has been chased doggedly through massive Southern Ocean seas for almost two weeks by an Australian patrol vessel.

304: A Brief Tour of Torres del Paine Park - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 17.08.2003

Falkland Islanders have enjoyed this park for many years whilst on holiday in Chile. If you haven't been, this is what you are missing. Photo (c) Alfie A general map of the area around Torres del Paine.

305: Falkland Wool Growers Report: 15 August - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 17.08.2003

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306: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 08 Aug. 03 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 09.08.2003

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307: Iceland to Resume Scientific Whaling - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 09.08.2003

Falkland Islander, Graham Bound, interviews Iceland's fisheries minister. Photo(c) Graham Bound This pack of whalemeal from South Georgia is empty. Hopefully, packs like this will stay that way.

308: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 25 July - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 01.08.2003

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309: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 18 July 2003 - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 21.07.2003

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310: In the Net with Barton and Middleton - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 19.07.2003

Argentina catches many times the amount of Illex that we do. It's not who catches the squid that matters but how much is being taken.

311: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 10 July - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 12.07.2003

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312: Fisheries Commission Joint Statement - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 09.07.2003

The South Atlantic Fisheries Commission has been meeting in London. Following is their joint statement:

313: Byron Marine Says Good-Bye to Tamar - S.Atlantic (Shipping/Freight) - 08.07.2003

On Friday, 04 July 2003, the Directors of Byron Marine said Good-Bye to the Tamar, which they managed for eleven years. They also said adieu to Gordon Peck, who retired, age 74. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

314: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 04 July - S.Atlantic (Agriculture) - 04.07.2003

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315: UK Overseas Territories CAA Conference - S.Atlantic (Tourism/Travel) - 03.07.2003

Directors of the Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) have been holding a conference

316: Toothfish Pirates Caught Red Handed - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 27.06.2003

Photo (c) CALTO Red Handed!

317: Dennis Thatcher Dies at 88 - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 26.06.2003

The South Atlantic Overseas Territories mourn the sad loss of Sir Dennis Thatcher.

318: Toothf