Articles published in November 2003
  42 articles published

1: Stanley Sports Association Fun Day Photos - Falklands (Education) - 30.11.2003

On Saturday between 1100 and 1500, the Stanley Sports Association held a Fun Day at Stanley Racecourse. The Military played a huge part in the excellent day out. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

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

Find out what the wool market did last week.

3: BSES: In the Footsteps of Shackleton - S.Georgia (Environment) - 30.11.2003

Twenty-one young explorers and nine experienced leaders are now approximately half way through their three-month adventure of a lifetime. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

4: A Tristan First: The Acting Administrator is a Woman - Tristan (Gen - Government) - 26.11.2003

Anne Green, who took over from James Glass as Chief Islander, has another notch in her leadership belt.

5: Guides Raise £1,000 Plus at Bazaar - Falklands (Snippets) - 24.11.2003

The Guides Association is in excess of £1,000.00 richer today as a result of their fund raising efforts at their annual Christmas Bazaar, which was held on Saturday, 22 November.

6: 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.

7: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 21 November - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.11.2003

The Australian Eastern Market Indicator put on three cents on Tuesday, added another two cents on Wednesday before easing three cents on Thursday.

8: Bernadette Lang (CPFA) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 21.11.2003

Bernadette (Bernie) Lang, an FIG employee in the Treasury, has received her final exam certificate from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). Photo (c) Dave Tylor (FIG) - Bernie receiving her certificate from H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce.

9: Legislative Council: 21 November 2003 - Falklands (Legal) - 21.11.2003

A meeting of Legislative Council took place on Friday. Tribute was paid to British dead in Turkey. Photo: (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Ian Hansen at Government House after signing the Oath of Secrecy.

10: Stanley Sports Association Fun Day - Falklands (Snippets) - 21.11.2003

The annual Stanley Sports Association Fun Day will happen this Saturday the 29th November.

11: Krysteen Ormond Named Governor's Cadet - Falklands (Education) - 20.11.2003

Following on from H. E. the Governor Mr. Pearce’s announcement at the Sea Cadet’s annual inspection in October, Commodore Roger Parker RNR, confirmed by letter that Krysteen Ormond has been singled out to receive the honour for a year. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Krysteen receives her certificate from H. E. the Governor Mr. Howard Pearce.

12: The Latest Series on Air Access - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 18.11.2003

Over the past six weeks there has been significant progress on planning for an airport on Saint Helena. Although this has been a dream of many Saints for a long time, this dream may shortly become a reality.

13: Business Plans and Strategic Objectives - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

Garron Yon has submitted this very important Business Article from St. Helena

14: Overseas Territories Consultative Council to Meet - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 18.11.2003

The main issue at the this year's Overseas Territories Consultative Council (OTCC) will be to review developments since the March 1999 White Paper "Partnership for Progress and Prosperity" was published.

15: Assorted Financial Items - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

Reference has been made in the Media that unless Legislation is changed taxation of up to 27% would be applied to interest on depositors funds in the Bank of St Helena.

16: Various News Items from St. Helena - St Helena (Snippets) - 18.11.2003

Royal Mail in the United Kingdom has informed Postmistress, Beverley Francis that there might be some delays in delivering mail to certain areas in Britain.

17: An Assortment of Legislative News - St Helena (Legal) - 18.11.2003

Councillor Robert Robertson departed St Helena on Monday 22 September to attend the 49th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference which is to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 4 to 12 October.

18: Education News - St Helena (Education) - 18.11.2003

The Education Department has been awarded the Investor in People Accreditation following assessment earlier this year.

19: Public Transport News - St Helena (Business News) - 18.11.2003

The St Helena Government Tender Board has met to review the tenders that were received to operate a Public Transport System.

20: F.I. Shotgun Club Results for 16 November 2003 - Falklands (Snippets) - 17.11.2003

Round two of the new FIGC Shotgun season saw a small group take on the new doubles competition.

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

Fond out what happened in the wool market last week.

22: The Inquest of Kirsty Brown - Br.Ant.Territory (Legal) - 14.11.2003

The inquest into the tragic death of Antarctic Scientist, Kirsty Brown, was held in Stanley Coroner's Court this afternoon. Sue Gyford from FIBS reports.

23: New Chief Islander for Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Legal) - 13.11.2003

Mrs. Joseph Green is Tristan da Cunha's new Chief Islander. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA - TdC) - James Glass, who stepped down as Chief Islander last week.

24: Jock Elliot Retires from the RFIP - Falklands (Snippets) - 12.11.2003

A former Infantry Warrant Officer whose uniformed service began on 10 April 1965, Jock Elliot joined the Royal Falkland Islands Police Force from the UK on 21 September 1993 Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

25: Cartmell Cottage: A Return Home - Falklands (Heritage) - 11.11.2003

For several years now, Cartmell Cottage has been an on-going restorative project for the Stanley Museum. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Les Whitney shows how "Dolly" can make things clean.

26: 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).

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

Find out how the wool market did last week.

28: Antarctic Aircraft Damaged on Landing - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 10.11.2003

A British Antarctic Survey Aircraft was damaged on landing at Rothera Research Station today

29: Camp Matters With Chris Simpkins - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 09.11.2003

In this extensive interview, Lisa Riddell quizzes the Chief Executive, Chris Simpkins, about his perceived role in relation to Councillors.

30: 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)

31: 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.

32: Planning and Building Committee News - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 08.11.2003

Find out what new constructions have been approved by this committee.

33: Tristan Times: At Last, A Dedicated Site - Tristan (Heritage) - 08.11.2003

Tristan Times now has its own separate website. Photo (c) James Glass - Tristan da Cunha viewed from Nightingale Island

34: 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.

35: 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

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

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

37: Ian Hansen Wins Camp By-Election - Falklands (Legal) - 06.11.2003

People in Camp have chosen a Camp resident to elect them.

38: 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.

39: Legislative Council: Motion for Adjournment Speeches - Tristan (Legal) - 02.11.2003

At the end of Council it is time for Councillors to say what's on their minds.

40: Manifesto of Lewis Clifton - Tristan (Gen - Government) - 01.11.2003

Though Lewis Clifton has represented Stanley Constituency, this time he seeks to represent those living in Camp.

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

Find out what the wool market did last week.

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

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