Articles published in October 2005
  101 articles published

1: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 28 October 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 31.10.2005

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

2: St. Helena Announces Design, Build, Operate contract for Proposed Airport - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 31.10.2005

DIFID, on behalf of the St. Helena Government invites Capability Statements for the design and build of an airport.

3: St. Helena: Local Poultry Deaths - St Helena (Business News) - 31.10.2005

Over the last few days a total of 68 local chickens have died. The St. Helena Herald carries a complete report.

4: Gov. Clancy To the UK for Christmas and Meetings - St Helena (Business News) - 31.10.2005

The St. Helena Herald will publish an article explaining what H. E. the Governor Mr. Clancy will be up to while in the UK.

5: Send Christmas Packages Now for Tristan - Tristan (Heritage) - 31.10.2005

The last vessel to depart Capetown is on 24 November, so airmail your packages now. Photo (c) Jimmy Rogers - A scene from the patches

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news.

8: MPA Road Claims Six More Victims - Falklands (Health) - 30.10.2005

A serious RTA on the MPA Road has caused one death and injured five people.

9: Settlement Near for Gordon Forbes Case - Falklands (Legal) - 28.10.2005

The Falklands Chief Executive has announced that the Gordon Forbes case will be settled soon.

10: Murrell Valley Management Plan Delayed - Falklands (Legal) - 28.10.2005

Chris Simpkins explains the reasons behind the delay.

11: Falklands: Chief Police Officer and Detective Sergeant Suspended - Falklands (Legal) - 28.10.2005

Two trusted and efficient police officers have been suspended on full pay.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

13: Antarctica Exploration Gets £20 Million - Br.Ant.Territory (Business News) - 28.10.2005

The Department of Trade and Industry has announced that £20 Million will go towards Antarctic exploration. Photo (c) Brian Harper - An Old Halley Station at the time the Ozone Hole was discovered.

14: Two Boats School Athletics Carnival 23rd October 2005 - Ascension (Education) - 27.10.2005

Staff, students, parents and friends of Two Boats School braved the grey, misty rain on Sunday morning to attend the annual sports day.

15: The Ascension Island 2005 Open starts ! - Ascension (Heritage) - 27.10.2005

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16: Falklands Court and Committee News - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2005

A small but interesting report.

17: Argentine Mid-Term Elections - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 27.10.2005

The BBC's Dee Palmer finds out the important trends of this mid-term election.

18: Lt. Richard Nunn Remembered - Falklands (Heritage) - 27.10.2005

A cairn surrounded by a stained wooden fence marks a special place near Goose Green. Photo Provided by Rev. Fr. Peter Norris - The Cairn and some of the people who went to the dedication.

19: Candidates For Election in the Falklands Announced - Falklands (Legal) - 27.10.2005

There are plenty of Candidates to choose from in this November's elections.

20: Charity Commission Formed in St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 27.10.2005

Now Charities in St. Helena will be regulated by a new Commission.

21: Monsignor McPartland Returns from Tristan da Cunha - Tristan (Heritage) - 27.10.2005

With this visit completer, Monsignor McPartland is making plans for next year's pastoral call.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

23: Guy Fawkes 400 Celebrations in the Falklands - Falklands (Heritage) - 26.10.2005

(Guido) Fawkes died 400 years ago after trying to blow up Parliament.

24: Fisheries Committee News - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 26.10.2005

Find out what happened during the Fisheries Committee meeting.

25: Police News (25/10/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 26.10.2005

The latest Police news

26: Election News - Falklands (Legal) - 26.10.2005

The Falklands Election is heating up and this news gives insight into how the election will be conducted.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

28: The Southern Ocean is Warming Up - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 26.10.2005

The BBC's Dee Palmer interviews Bas's John King about the warming Southern Ocean.

29: Committee News: FLH Board Meeting Report - Falklands (Agriculture) - 25.10.2005

Find out what happened during this interesting board meeting.

30: Youth Organisations Keep Busy over Trafalgar 200 - Falklands (Heritage) - 25.10.2005

Youth Organisations in the Falklands have been busy over the Trafalgar Day weekend.

31: Overseas Territories Get Together - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 25.10.2005

Dee Palmer interviews Cllr. Jan Cheek about what went on in the Overseas Territories Consultative Council.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

34: 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.

35: Trafalgar 200 Service Held at Cathedral - Falklands (Heritage) - 24.10.2005

The 200th Anniversary of Trafalgar has been commemorated in the Falklands Photos (c) Crown Copyright - Aboard HMS Portland

36: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 21.10/05 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 24.10.2005

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

37: Chief Vet Writes About Bird Flu - Falklands (Health) - 24.10.2005

Steve Pointing tells readers about the bird flu epidemic.

38: Cost of Living Committee Report - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 24.10.2005

Find out what happened in this vital committee meeting.

39: Rockhopper Exploration Announce Seismic Contract and Update - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.10.2005

A Press Release from Rockhopper Exploration Plc

40: The Hon. Alexandra Shackleton Visits Punta Arenas - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.10.2005

Luis Bahamonde Salazar reports about what Alexandra Shackleton is doing in Punta Arenas. Photo (c) Alfie - The Hon. Alexandra Shackleton

41: Trafalgar Day Ringing for South Atlantic Islands - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.10.2005

Tim and Pauline Carr rang the two bells located at the Whalers' Church at Grytviken in South Georgia. Photos (c) J. Brock (Sartma) - a view of the Whalers' Church during restoration

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

43: 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

44: Dame Ellen Heads for South Georgia - S.Georgia (Fisheries) - 21.10.2005

Dame Ellen MacArthur is headed for South Georgia to research Albatross. Photo (c) Ned Kelly Albatross on Bird Island

45: Tristan Stamps Celebrate Trafalgar 200 - Tristan (Heritage) - 20.10.2005

If you are a keen stamp collector, or you know one, have a look at this! (c) Tristan's Philatelic Bureau

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

47: Police News (19/10/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 19.10.2005

Find out what concerns the Royal Falkland Islands Police have about unexploded ordinance.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

A brief report of Wednesday's court schedule

50: Spring Fair Nets Stanley Kids Zone £340.00 - Falklands (Education) - 18.10.2005

People in Stanley supported one of their day care nurseries. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The action in the Parish Hall

51: Sama'82 Needs You - Falklands (Heritage) - 18.10.2005

Veterans of the 82 Conflict are able to lay ghosts to bed when they come back and see the progress that they made possible.

52: FIDB Meeting 18 October 2005 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 18.10.2005

Find out what happened during this vital development board meeting.

53: Argentina Presents its Ambitions on the European Stage - Falklands (Business News) - 18.10.2005

The BBC's Deborah Vogle reports on A conference held in Spain.

54: Jonathan and the Queen's Baton - St Helena (Heritage) - 18.10.2005

Contrary to recent reports, Jonathan's a real poser. (C) CPQ Magazine - Jonathan and the Queen's Baton

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

56: 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.

57: Cayman's Principal Prison Officer Trains RFIP - Falklands (Education) - 17.10.2005

Peter Foster has a holistic approach to prison officer training. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Peter Foster

58: Committee News: Transport Advisory Committee - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 17.10.2005

Find out what's important about transport in the Falkland Islands.

59: Court News (14/10/05) - St Helena (Legal) - 17.10.2005

A man has been sentenced to 6 months in prison for 3 Offences including GBH.

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

A brief Run-down of South Atlantic news

61: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 14 October - Falklands (Agriculture) - 15.10.2005

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

62: So You Want to be a Councillor: Birmingham and Luxton Tell it Straight - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 14.10.2005

Councillors Luxton and Birmingham told it straight to prospective Councillors.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

64: Hard Part First for South Georgia Kayakers - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 14.10.2005

The BBC's Deborah Vogle asks Nigel Dennis to explain to listeners about his South Georgia Kayak adventure.

65: BON VOYAGE TO GEOFFREY SHALLCROSS - Ascension (Tourism/Travel) - 13.10.2005

On Tuesday this week a reception was held in the council chamber to wish farewell to Geoffrey Shallcross, who is retiring from his post of Chief Purser on the RMS St Helena.

66: Falklands Wish Baroness Thatcher a Happy 80th - Falklands (Heritage) - 13.10.2005

Islanders remember Baroness Thatcher's two visits to the Falklands and will not forget her inspired leadership that won the 1982 Conflict with Argentina.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

68: Adverse Weather Affects Falklands - Falklands (Weather Info) - 12.10.2005

Sarah L. Kent from the Met Office at the MPA had to write a very disappointing forecast on Tuesday night.

69: Saving Our Heritage in Antarctica - Br.Ant.Territory (Heritage) - 12.10.2005

The BBC World Service interviewed the Hon. Alexandra Shackleton about the restorative effort.

70: Committee News: Education Board - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 11.10.2005

A brief report about this vital committee's business

71: Sartma Daily (10/10/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 11.10.2005

A Brief Run-down of South Atlantic news

72: SPUC Announce Patients First Network - Falklands (Health) - 11.10.2005

Fr. Peter Norris at St. Mary's Catholic Church has leaflets explaining the Network for interested people.

73: Police and Court News (10/10/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 11.10.2005

A brief report from the Royal Falkland Islands Police and from the Court

74: Time To Clamp Down on Filing Flight Plans - Falklands (Business News) - 11.10.2005

Flying in the South Atlantic is not as straight forward as some might think.

75: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 07 October 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.10.2005

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

76: Step Aside Harriet, Jonathan's Got You Beat - St Helena (Snippets) - 11.10.2005

Claims that Harriet is the world's oldest creature have been refuted by Jonathan!

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

78: President Bush to Visit Argentina in November - Falklands (Business News) - 10.10.2005

The BBC's Dee Palmer quizzes ABC's Joe Goldman about President Bush's up-coming Argentine visit.

79: Orang-Utans to Benefit from Falklands Walk - Falklands (Environment) - 09.10.2005

Falklands Conservation is organising this year's World Wildlife Fund for Nature walk to save the Orang-Utans.

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

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

81: Committee News (06/10/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 07.10.2005

The Planning and Building Committee has endorsed a Barrack Street Clearway.

82: Jeremy Beadle: Falklands Trip Postponed - Falklands (Snippets) - 07.10.2005

Jeremy Beadle's Falklands trip has been postponed for now.

83: Desire Petroleum to Conduct Environmental Impact Assessment in North Falkland Basin - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.10.2005

Desire are soon to start exploratory drilling in the North Falkland Basin but prior to that, an environmental Impact assessment will be carried out.

84: Committee News (07/10/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 07.10.2005

The Stanley Lands Committee had a useful debate on grazing permits.

85: BBC World - Seeing is Believing - Falklands (Heritage) - 07.10.2005

Standard Chartered Bank in Stanley are sponsoring the world-wide charity called "Seeing is Believing."

86: Poor Odds for Kayak Circumnavigation of South Georgia - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 07.10.2005

A team of four intrepid kayakers are going to attempt a circumnavigation of South Georgia in aid of charity.

87: Cuba Calls for Falklands Talks - Falklands (Business News) - 06.10.2005

Prensa Latina has reported on Cuba's remarks at the General Assembly of the UN on Wednesday.

88: Sartma Daily (05/10/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 06.10.2005

For those of you who like a selection of South Atlantic news

89: FIG Announce New Islands Plan Edition - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 06.10.2005

Government operations should be tightened up and provide more value for money.

90: Political Party Conference Report - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 05.10.2005

Cllr. Jan Cheek talks to the BBC about the Party Conferences

91: Flklands: Court News - Falklands (Legal) - 05.10.2005

A session of the Magistrate's Court (Criminal) took place on Wednesday, 05 October 2005 at 1000 hrs.

92: Falklands: Committee News (05/10/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 05.10.2005

A Brief run-down of Falkland Islands Government Committee news

93: Police Warn about Child Porn Spam Scam e-miils - Falklands (Legal) - 05.10.2005

The Royal Falkland Islands Police warn Islanders that clicking on porn sites is illegal.

94: Sartma Daily (04/10/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 04.10.2005

A brief run down of South Atlantic news

95: Oil Slicks and Gas Chimneys: Fogle's Acreage Has it All - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.10.2005

2D Seismic shows excellent rock structures and other indicators of hydrocarbons.

96: Monsignor Michael B. McPartland's Pastoral Visit to Tristan - Tristan (Tourism/Travel) - 04.10.2005

Monsignor McPartland tells us about his pastoral trip to Tristan da Cunha.

97: Telecommunications Prices Rise for Tristan Users - Tristan (Business News) - 03.10.2005

The Father and Daughter team of James and Sarah Glass report on Communications costs that face Tristanians.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

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

Luis Bahamonde Salazar reports about another tragic Antarctic incident.

100: Tristan's Women Settle Strike - Tristan (Fisheries) - 01.10.2005

Tristan's part-time factory workers will earn 12.94% more than they did this time last month.

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

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news