Articles published in October 2003
  34 articles published

1: 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.

2: 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.

3: Msr. Agreiter Remembered in Moving Memorial - Tristan (Heritage) - 27.10.2003

A memorial Mass to pray for the repose of the soul and to give thanksgiving for the life of Monsignor Anton Agreiter was held at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Stanley, Falkland Islands at 1700 on Saturday, 25 October 2003. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

4: 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.

5: 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)

6: 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).

7: Constitutional Reform - Tristan (Legal) - 24.10.2003

Cllr. the Hon. Mrs Cathy Hopkins has answered the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Overseas Territories regarding Constitutional Reform. Some of these affect Tristan.

8: 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.

9: 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.

10: 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

11: 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

12: 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.

13: 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.

14: 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.

15: 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.

16: 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.

17: 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.

18: 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)

19: 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.

20: 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.

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

Find out what the wool market did last week.

22: 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.

23: 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.

24: 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.

25: Sorry we were off line - Ascension (Business News) - 09.10.2003

We apologise for our recent break in service. The following has been received from our service provider:

26: 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.

27: 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

28: Meet the Neighbours - Ascension (Snippets) - 04.10.2003

It has been said that in large cities people often don't meet the families living right next door to them. Photo(c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

29: 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.

30: Air Access Update No. 2 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 02.10.2003

Councillor Eric George MBE, Councillor Eric Benjamin, and the Government Economist will be visiting London in connection with air access.

31: Business Plans and Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Business News) - 02.10.2003

Government Departments are in the process of preparing their business plans for the next three years.

32: Banking Consultant to Return - St Helena (Business News) - 02.10.2003

Banking Consultant Alan Savery will be returning to St Helena on 22 September to work on matters relating to the Bank. He will remain on Island until 7 October. During the time he is here, he will be training bank staff.

33: Public Transport System - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 02.10.2003

The five proposals to run a public transport system were discussed by a special evaluation group earlier this week.

34: New site for The Islander - Ascension (Business News) - 01.10.2003

Welcome to the new-look The Islander (online) site. Please be patient as we try hard to iron-out the remaining bugs with the system.