Articles published in November 2005
  91 articles published

1: VIP Visits British Forces South Atlantic Islands - S.Atlantic (Education) - 30.11.2005

John Maskell-Bott tells us more. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - VIP fire power

2: Committee News: Fisheries (25/11/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 29.11.2005

Find out about what this vital committee thinks is important.

3: Fire Engine Pull Nets Stephen Jaffray Fund over £1,000.00 - Falklands (Health) - 29.11.2005

It was a family day out with a difference. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Gardner Fiddes and the rest of the team pulled a fire engine from the Beaver Hanger to the Public Jetty.

4: Police News: 28/11/05 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.11.2005

The latest news from the Royal Falkland Islands Police.

5: Executive Council (November Report) - Falklands (Legal) - 29.11.2005

H. E. the Governor explains what happened during this vital meeting.

6: Sartma Daily (27/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 29.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic News

7: Sartma Daily (28/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 29.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

8: Falklands: Standing Finance Committee (25/11/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 27.11.2005

Find out what happened during this vital Committee meeting.

9: Gordon Forbes Case Settled - Falklands (Legal) - 27.11.2005

Finally the Gordon Forbes case can be put behind us. An FIG press release tells all.

10: Crude Blows Hit St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 27.11.2005

This item was published in the 25 November 2005 Edition of the St. Helena Herald.

11: Access Project Update: Industry Day - St Helena (Business News) - 25.11.2005

Sharon Wainwright updates us on the Access Project.

12: Sartma Daily (23/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.11.2005

A Brief Run Down of South Atlantic news.

13: Sartma Daily (22/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

14: Sartma Daily (21/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

15: Should Observers be Put Aboard Krill Vessels? - S.Georgia (Fisheries) - 25.11.2005

Why does food that fish eat have to be caught and processed for them?

16: Councillors' Portfolios Announced - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 24.11.2005

Councillors have several portfolios each.

17: Falklands: Report on General Purposes Committee - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 24.11.2005

Cllr. Mike Summers reports on this vital Committee Meeting.

18: Familiar Names Amongst Ascension's New Councillors - Ascension (Legal) - 23.11.2005

Geoff Jones and Lawson Henry are the most notable.

19: Falklands and So. Georgia Set a Benchmark for Fisheries Management - Falklands (Fisheries) - 23.11.2005

Dee Palmew Quizzes Dr. David Agnew about fisheries around South Georgia and the Falklands.

20: Police News (21/11/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 23.11.2005

A brief run-down of Police Activity

21: Now it's Nukes - Falklands (Health) - 23.11.2005

Some old war stories need to be put to rest.

22: New Speaker and EXCO Members Elected - Falklands (Legal) - 23.11.2005

Legislative Council held elections of their own to vote for a Speaker and 3 Executive Council Members.

23: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 18 November - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.11.2005

Robert Hall tells us how the wool markets did last week

24: Business News from St. Helena - St Helena (Education) - 23.11.2005

Tony Green told the St. Helena Herald about Entrepreneurship in Summer School.

25: Tristan Scholar Returns Home - S.Atlantic (Education) - 23.11.2005

Sarah Glass will be sending info from Tristan

26: Legislative Council: Tuesday, 22 November 2005 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.11.2005

The Election of a Speaker, The election of three EXCO Members, a Motion and Legislation were considered today. Photo (c) Penguin News - The Legislative Council Members that attended the meeting today

27: Legislative Council: Tuesday, 22 November 2005 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.11.2005

Motion for Adjournment speeched conclude Tuesday's session.

28: North Arm Museum Attracts Visitors - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.11.2005

Photos (c) Leona Roberts The Museum at North Arm

29: Cathedral to Lose Vicar - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.11.2005

Christ Church Cathedral will be minus its Vicar in Early July.

30: Sale Raises £500.00 for Cathedral Funds - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.11.2005

Photo (c) Jimmy Rogers - A bit of Scotland on Tristan da Cunha

31: Falklands: The People Have Spoken - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 18.11.2005

There are several new faces around the Council Table.

32: Legislative Council: The Office Makes the Man - and/or Woman - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 18.11.2005

No matter what is in the Manifesto, it will be tempered by the group that must be persuaded.

33: Sartma Daily (17/11/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 18.11.2005

We have a Legislative Council!

34: Presenting the New Legislative Council for the Falklands - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 18.11.2005

Pictured here are the new Councillors elected last night. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) From Left to Right: Cllr. Stevens, Cllr Cockwell, Cllr. Clausen, Cllr Davies, Cllr Summers, Cllr Rendell. Cllr Hansen and Cllr Robertson.

35: Ascension Island Votes for Councillors Today - Ascension (Gen - Government) - 17.11.2005

The Falkland Islands are not the only Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic that goes to the polls this week.

36: Goodbye Mr Higgins - Ascension (Education) - 17.11.2005

All the staff and children at Two Boats School would like to thank Head teacher Mr. Higgins for all his hard work over the last four years.

37: Falklands Election Count Begins - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 17.11.2005

Results will be available later this evening.

38: Sartma Daily (16/11/05) - All (Business News) - 17.11.2005

a brief run-down of South Atlantic news

39: MPs Visit the Falklands - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 16.11.2005

A group of five MPs have spent the day in Stanley. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) MPs from left to right: Howarth, Rosindell, Bottomley, Donohoe and Ashworth.

40: Museum Opens at North Arm - Falklands (Heritage) - 16.11.2005

Thanks to Eileen Jaffray, Leona and Dave Roberts and other residents of North Arm, there's a museum in the old store.

41: Agriculture Discussions on East and West Falkland - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.11.2005

Animal Health could dominate these discussions.

42: Do You Know Where Your Children Are? - Falklands (Education) - 16.11.2005

FINN knows where a large number of them spend their time.

43: Sartma Daily (14/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 16.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

44: Sartma Daily (15/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 16.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

45: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 11 November - Falklands (Agriculture) - 15.11.2005

Robert Hall tells us about the wool market and his up and coming visit to the Falklands.

46: Camp Fire Season Begins With Vengeance - Falklands (Health) - 15.11.2005

A camp burn that went wrong is the first major fire of the season.

47: Solemn Service for 11/11 - Falklands (Heritage) - 15.11.2005

Members of Sama'82 placed wreaths of poppys at the foot of the Memorial. Photo(c) J. Brock (FINN) - a moment to remember.

48: FIG To Assess Asbestos in its Buildings - Falklands (Health) - 15.11.2005

The private sector are invited to participate as well.

49: Borders And Southern Update - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.11.2005

This item is a press release.

50: Sartma Daily (12/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 15.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

51: The Radio Address of John Birmingham - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 14.11.2005

Candidate Birmingham outlines what's important to him as a possible Councillor.

52: Remembrance Sunday Observed in the Falklands - Falklands (Heritage) - 14.11.2005

On Remembrance Sunday, those who gave their lives for our freedom are remembered.

53: PTSD Claims Another Falklands War Victim - Falklands (Health) - 12.11.2005

Poor access to mental health care only makes things worse for sufferers of PTSD.

54: Sartma Daily (10/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 11.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

55: Davidoff Loses Compensation Claim - Falklands (Legal) - 10.11.2005

After many years seeking compensation, Davidoff has lost his case in an Argentine Court.

56: Falklands Energy Prices Soar as Oil Price Falls - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.11.2005

Hydrocarbons products were bought at a high price.

57: The Manifesto of Richard Cockwell - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 10.11.2005

Find out what this candidate feels is important for the Falklands.

58: The Election Manifesto of Janet Robertson - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 10.11.2005

Find out why the Falklands are important to this candidate.

59: Seven-Man Police Team Arrives on Saturday - Falklands (Legal) - 10.11.2005

Two senior police officers who have been suspended will have their cases investigated by Professional Standards Department investigators.

60: Sartma Daily (08/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 10.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

61: Sartma Daily (09/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 10.11.2005

A brief run-sown of South Atlantic news

62: The Election Manifesto of Philip Middleton - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 09.11.2005

Mr. Middleton has innovative ideas.

63: FINN Quizzes Candidates - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 09.11.2005

Candidates were at a press conference organised by FIRS and Penguin News.

64: Reception Marks Visitors' Guide Re-launch - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 09.11.2005

Melissa McKinley reports on the launch. Photo (c) FIGO London) Ben Fogle, Debbie Sumers and Henry Robinson

65: Sartma Daily (07/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

66: Committee News: Stanley Lands Committee - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 07.11.2005

Find out what happened during this vital monthly meeting

67: Sartma Daily (06/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 07.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

68: Australian Jury Acquitts Viarsa I of Poaching Charge - S.Atlantic (Fisheries) - 07.11.2005

A major blow to the Fisheries Protection effort off Australia has been dealt by a Perth District Court jury

69: Falklands: Manifesto of Dr. Richard Davies - S.Atlantic (Gen - Government) - 07.11.2005

Dr. Davis's Manifesto

70: Falklands Election: Candidates' Manifestos - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 06.11.2005

Ten Candidates so far have submitted their manifestos for publication. Two have said they don't want them published in this forum. One of those manifestos will be published at http://www.falklandnews.com. Note: This item has changed.

71: Summers a Clear Winner in Straw Poll - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 06.11.2005

Candidate for Legislative Council, Mr. Mike Summers has won a clear victory in the straw poll taken at Friday night's PublicMeeting.

72: Angus Reid: A Better Headline Needed - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 06.11.2005

Interested readers should note that the headline in his article is a bit misleading

73: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 04/11/05 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.11.2005

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

74: US President in Argentina for Economic Summit - Falklands (Business News) - 04.11.2005

President Bush will meet privately with President Kirshner of Argentina.

75: Sartma Daily (03/11/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 04.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

76: Planning and Building Committee Report (03/11/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 04.11.2005

A look inside how the Falklands approves plans and buildings.

77: Rockhopper Petroleum Update - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.11.2005

Find out the progress that Rockhopper Petroleum is making in the North Falkland Basin

78: Desire Updates Trading News - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.11.2005

Find out what Desire Petroleum is doing on the AIM.

79: New Zealand's Kayak Team in South Georgia First - Br.Ant.Territory (Heritage) - 04.11.2005

A Kayak Team from New Zealand has successfully circumnavigated South Georgia - a historical first!

80: Ship and Plane Spotting - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 04.11.2005

Summer season flights and sailing in the Antarctic will begin as soon as the weather clears.

81: ASCENSION ISLAND STAGING POST FOR FALKLANDS LIBERATION - Ascension (Heritage) - 03.11.2005

On about 2nd April I was asked if I would like to stop briefly at either St Helena or Ascension Island.

82: Right of Abode, why it did not occur during the first Council - Ascension (Legal) - 03.11.2005

I think it is fair to state that three years ago most of Ascension’s Voters expected that right of abode would be made available at some point during the life time of Ascension’s

83: FIG Reacts to Naval Rating's Death - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 03.11.2005

Councillor Jan Cheek has written to Commodore Moncrieff expressing sadness about the Naval Rating's death on Saturday.

84: Inquest Opened into Naval Rating's Death - Falklands (Legal) - 03.11.2005

The name of the Naval Rating tragically killed in an RTA on Saturday has been released.

85: Committee News (03/11/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 03.11.2005

Today there was a Housing Committee meeting at the Secretariat.

86: Up and Coming Events in the Falklands - Falklands (Business News) - 03.11.2005

There's lots going on in the Falklands over the next few days.

87: Sartma Daily (02/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 03.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

88: Falklands Police and Court News (01/11/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 02.11.2005

It has been an extremely busy time for the Royal Falkland Islands Police.

89: Falklands Committee News: - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 02.11.2005

The Health and Medical Services Committee met at 1215 hrs in Gilbert House.

90: Sartma Daily (01/11/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 02.11.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

91: Remembrance Ceremonies Announced - Falklands (Heritage) - 01.11.2005

This is an amended press release.