Articles published in April 2005
  23 articles published

1: Rams Settle in to New Home - Tristan (Agriculture) - 30.04.2005

The four rams that made the voyage from Goose Green to Tristan da Cunha are doing just fine. Photo (c) Tristan Times - Regie, Roger, Rupert and Randolph at home on Tristan.

2: New Partnership for Stanley Services - Falklands (Business News) - 26.04.2005

After almost twenty years as exclusive bunkering contractor for Falklands-based Stanley Services Ltd, Athens-based reefer-operator Lavinia Corporation has been admitted to a 25.1% share in the company.

3: Desire Petroleum Plc Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 December 2004 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.04.2005

Following the successful Share Placing and Open Offer, details of which were sent to shareholders on 14 February 2005, conducted by Seymour Pierce Ltd, the Company�fs Nominated Advisor and Broker, the Company is now preparing to resume drilling in the North Falkland Basin. The Share Placing and Open Offer was substantially over subscribed and all 55,890,656 new shares were taken up.

4: Passport Nightmare Deprives Youth Leader a Voice at CYP - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 24.04.2005

A “tampered passport” denies Julie George, New Horizons Youth Leader, the opportunity to attend the Third Commonwealth Youth Parliament this month.

5: No Rain for Queen's Birthday Parade - Falklands (Heritage) - 23.04.2005

A parade in honour of H. M. the Queen’s 79th birthday took place at Victory Green on the morning of Thursday, 21 April 2005 beginning at 1030. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) H. E. the Governor and CBFSAI inspect the Fidf Guard of Honour.

6: Beefing Up the Falklands Meat Industry - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.04.2005

THE Falklands need better coordination when it comes to getting local beef onto plates, according to a special workshop held in Stanley last Friday (15th April). Photo(c) FIDC)

7: 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

8: Marianne Danica Sails from Tristan - Tristan (Shipping/Freight) - 22.04.2005

The Marianne Danica travelled to Tristan da cunha and has successfully unloaded 4 Corriedale Rams and picked up a fisheries patrol vessel.

9: Ascension OTEP bids successful - Ascension (Environment) - 21.04.2005

Ascension Island has succeeded in securing funding from this round of bids to the Overseas territories Environment Programme.

10: 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.

11: 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.

12: 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.

13: 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.

14: Governor Clancy’s visit to Ascension - Ascension (Gen - Government) - 14.04.2005

On the last call of the RMS, HE Governor Clancy arrived on Ascension.

15: Falklands: Illex Season Closes on Wednesday - Falklands (Fisheries) - 12.04.2005

Concern over poor Squid catches have lead to the Illex season being closed early in Falkland waters for the second year running. The BBC World Service's Nick Gulhane tells us more.

16: The Haven Damaged by Controlled Rock-fall - St Helena (Geological Events) - 09.04.2005

Last weekend saw yet another controlled rock-fall operation. The Haven sustained only minor damage and no one was hurt. Photo (c) Mark Heron - AB sailing PWD men work on dislodging the rocks

17: 21st Century EXCO - St Helena (Legal) - 09.04.2005

Last Tuesday afternoon, a first was chalked up for SHG in this technological age – EXCO via videoconference.

18: FOGL: Full Time Exploration Manager Appointed - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.04.2005

Falkland Oil and Gas Limited (“FOGL”) announces the appointment of Patrick Bird as Exploration Manager.

19: Business News from St. Helena (04/06/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 06.04.2005

Arriving on the RMS St Helena tomorrow will be Consultant Frank Milsop from, Community Opportunities for Participation in Enterprise, COPE Limited. He will be staying on the Island for one week. Garron Yon tells us more.

20: Falklands Executive Council Report for March 2005 - Falklands (Legal) - 04.04.2005

There was a lengthy agenda to get through this month.

21: Corriedale Rams for Tristan - Tristan (Agriculture) - 04.04.2005

Four Corriedale Rams have been purchased at the National Stud Flock sale at Goose Green for Tristan Da Cunha.

22: 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

23: 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.