Articles published in January 2004
  44 articles published

1: 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.

2: Air Access Update No. 11 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 30.01.2004

Atkins first draft of the supplementary report was received in London and St Helena this week, and is currently being considered by SHG’s Air Access team and DFID.

3: Careers Fair 2004 - St Helena (Business News) - 30.01.2004

St Helena will be treated to another Careers Fair this year.

4: Attorney General to take post in Cayman Islands - St Helena (Legal) - 30.01.2004

Attorney General Kurt De Freitas OBE QC, will be leaving St Helena in March of this year to take up his new post of Solicitor General in the Cayman Islands.

5: Desire Results - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 29.01.2004

The Board of Desire is pleased to announce that the seismic vessel 'Geo Pacific' is now on station in the North Falkland Basin and commenced acquiring 3D seismic on 28th January 2004

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

Find out what the wool market did last week.

7: Australian Navy Catches Suspected Poacher - All (Fisheries) - 24.01.2004

A Royal Australian Navy warship has successfully apprehended a vessel suspected of fishing illegally in isolated Australian territorial waters. Photo and Story (c) Commonwealth of Australia.

8: Governor Hollamby to Address Tristanians on RMS Issue - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 23.01.2004

Governor Hollamby arrived on Tristan da Cunha on Wednesday 21 January and while there, he will be speaking about the visit of the RMS St Helena to the Island. Photo (c) Tristan Times

9: Rams Ready - St Helena (Agriculture) - 23.01.2004

Having imported six rams from the UK last year, the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department has now placed four out on the pasturelands.

10: Update on Long Term Unemployment Policy - St Helena (Business News) - 23.01.2004

Since launching the Long Term Unemployment Policy last October, the Employment and Social Security Department has been working closely with the unemployed to identify their training needs. Some people have also embarked on training programmes.

11: LESS OIL AND GAS DISCOVERED WORLD-WIDE - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 23.01.2004

A new report on oil exploration claims that there has been a decrease in the number of reserves discovered. It follows the revelation from Shell that reserves of Oil and Gas are 20% lower than it had earlier believed.

12: Councillor Yon returns From Meetings Overseas - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 23.01.2004

Councillor Mervyn Yon has returned from meetings in London and Brussels. Chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and a member of Executive Council, Mervyn has been a Councillor for the last seven years.

13: Air Access Update No. 10 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 21.01.2004

Atkins Management Consultants submitted their Evaluation Report to the St Helena Government and DFID on 17 December 2003.

14: Garth ap Rees meets Legislative Council - St Helena (Business News) - 21.01.2004

UNDP Consultant Garth ap Rees met with Legislative Council on Wednesday of last week to discuss his visit to St Helena.

15: Shipping Report - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 21.01.2004

The Highpoint-Rendel draft report, if accepted, could further isolate Tristan.

16: Desire Plc Share Offer Results - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.01.2004

On 24 December 2003, the Board of the Company announced the terms of a placing of 35,313,100 new ordinary shares of 1p each in the Company ('New Ordinary Shares') at 10p per share and an open offer of up to 37,500,184 New Ordinary Shares at 10p per share, on the basis of 1 New Ordinary Share for every existing ordinary share of 1p each in the Company ('Existing Ordinary Shares'), to raise in aggregate up to approximately £6.97 million (after expenses).

17: 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).

18: CHAMBER SUPPORTS COUNCILLORS OVER FLIGHTS - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 20.01.2004

The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce has backed up the Islands’ Councillors over the issue of charter flights.

19: WOOL REPORT: Friday 16th January 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 19.01.2004

Find out what the wool market did last week.

20: 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

21: Desire Offers Shares - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.01.2004

Open Offer of up to 37,500,184 Open Offer Shares at 10p per share.

22: Armed Forces Bishop Confirms Three at Cathedral - Falklands (Heritage) - 12.01.2004

The Rt. Reverend, David Connor, Dean of Windsor and Bishop of the Armed Forces has confirmed three people: Dr. Roger Diggle, Hannah Arthur-Almond and Beverley Lee into the Church of England at a specially arranged service at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday evening. There was a robed choir in attendance as well as a full congregation. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

23: BAS Bid Farewell to Myriam Booth - Falklands (Heritage) - 11.01.2004

With the honoured guests, including the one with the speech, still aloft in the Tristar, H. E. the Governor, Mr Howard Pearce, stepped into the breach and became Pooh Bah of sorts, at Myriam Booth’s retirement ceremony, held at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Thursday evening. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

24: LORDS' SELECT COMMITTEE TRAVEL TO THE ANTARCTIC - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 11.01.2004

Members of the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology are in the Antarctic conducting an investigation into international treaties – in this case, the Antarctic Treaty – and looking at the British Antarctic Survey’s science programme with a view to procuring funding for the next few years. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA)

25: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 09 January 2004 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.01.2004

Find out what the wool market did last week.

26: FALKLANDS CONSERVATION IN VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION PROGRAMME - Falklands (Environment) - 10.01.2004

Local and international volunteers have supported Falklands Conservation over the past few years. Without their help and support, many projects sponsored by the charity would be impossible to complete. Falklands Conservation are keen to more effectively assess the volunteer skills available to them in the Islands.

27: Sheriff Appointed - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 10.01.2004

Governor Hollamby has appointed Mrs Greta Pat Musk MBE JP, to be Sheriff of St Helena for another year. The appointment takes effect from 1 January 2004.

28: Road Projects Progressing - St Helena (Business News) - 10.01.2004

A number of road projects are taking place on the Island, and some are nearing completion. Since the Public Works and Services Department is now using a new method in resurfacing roads, they are expecting better value for money on future projects

29: 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.

30: Christmas Stamps Sell Out - St Helena (Heritage) - 10.01.2004

The Post Office has sold most of its Christmas stamps. The Commemorative Christmas Issue featured five stamps and an Official First Day Cover.

31: Air Charter Flights Talks Stalemate - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 09.01.2004

FIBS's Sue Gyford quizzes the Governor and Cllr. Cockwell about the lack of progress in these very important talks.

32: CAUGHT IN THE NET WITH JOHN BARTON - Falklands (Fisheries) - 09.01.2004

To bring in the new year, we have got the Director of Fisheries, John Barton, in to talk about his recent visit to Buenos Aires and the South Atlantic Fisheries Commission Meeting.

33: Councillor Yon at the OTCC - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2004

Along with Governor Hollamby and Councillor Cathy Hopkins, Councillor Mervyn recently attended the Overseas Territories Consultative Council which took place in London from 8 to 10 December. Executive Council nominated Councillor Yon to be lead speaker.

34: Chief Development Officer ReturnsFrom Attending Meetings Overseas - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2004

Dr Corinda Essex is back on Island, having attended the European Union Overseas Countries and Territories Forum in Brussels. She also attended a number of meetings to discuss development projects for St Helena.

35: 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.

36: Councillors to discuss Constitutional Matters - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2004

Councillor Cyril Gunnell is currently away from the Island. He will be visiting one of the Caribbean Overseas Territories in January on an FCO sponsored visit to observe the workings of a Ministerial system of Government. Councillor Cathy Hopkins will also be attending.

37: Cruise Ship Receives its First Plaque - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 08.01.2004

St Helena recently saw the visit of the MV Orion which called on 1 December and remained in James Bay until the next day. The vessel had 138 passengers on board and 66 crew and she was on her way to Tristan da Cunha, having last called at Ascension Island.

38: New Chief Engineer Selected - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 08.01.2004

A New Chief Engineer will be arriving on St Helena in January 2004 to work with the Public Works and Services Department.

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

Find out what the wool market did last week.

40: Desire Petroleum Upturn - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.01.2004

Edmond Jackson explains that oil exploration companies Cairn Energy and Desire Petroleum provide positive updates this morning.

41: Conservation Grants Scheme Launched - Falklands (Environment) - 07.01.2004

Wildlife charity Falklands Conservation is launching a new Grants Scheme in early 2004 designed to promote and encourage environmental and wildlife projects around the Falklands.

42: Tristan da Cunha: The Way Tristanians Tell It - Tristan (Agriculture) - 07.01.2004

Daniel Schreier and Karen Lavarello-Schreier have written an informative book about Tristan da Cunha, its people, way of life and language.

43: Legislative Council Written Question - Falklands (Legal) - 02.01.2004

A written question has been generated about yellow lines.

44: 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.