Articles published in December 2005
  85 articles published

1: Ascension Island: Lack of Transperancy and Self Determination - Ascension (Heritage) - 29.12.2005

Ascension't lack of Self Determination will make it more difficult for the Falklands to argue for it during the C-24 Meetings at the UN.

2: Business Optimistic Despite Economic Challenges - Falklands (Business News) - 27.12.2005

The Falkland Islands Development Corporation is optimistic about the health of the private sector in the Islands

3: Historic Buildings Committee Report (12/21/05) - Falklands (Heritage) - 27.12.2005

Find out what happened during this interesting committee meeting.

4: Stanley Sports Association 93rd Race Meeting Day 2, Morning Session - Falklands (Heritage) - 27.12.2005

Find out what took place this morning. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Arthur Turner on Dashing Dancer overtakes Timmy Bonner on Florida during the Standard Chartered Trophy race this morning.

5: Stanley Sports Association 93rd Annual Race Meeting, 2nd Day Afternoon Session - Falklands (Heritage) - 27.12.2005

Find out what happened during the final racing session. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Maurice Davis securing the lead in the Association Race.

6: Stanley Sports Association 93rd Annual Race Meeting - Falklands (Heritage) - 26.12.2005

This report covers the Monday Morning events. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Timmy Bonner on Zaphonic overtakes Lisa Johnson on Clanny's Cruiser during the Governor's Cup Race this morning.

7: SSA 93rd Annual Race Meeting Monday Afternoon Session - Falklands (Heritage) - 26.12.2005

Thus Far Timmy Bonner has 17 Points, Michele Evans has 15 Points and Arthur Turner has 9 Points. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Hermina Graham on Miami Dude bolts ahead of Dark Eyed lady ridden by Donna Murray.

8: Sartma Daily (21/12/05) - Falklands (Business News) - 23.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

9: Mineral Resources Committee Report - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 23.12.2005

A brief report on the public section of the meeting

10: Police News (22/12/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 23.12.2005

A brief run-down of recent Police activity

11: Prime Minister Upholds Falklands Self Determination - Falklands (Heritage) - 23.12.2005

In his Christmas message to the Falklands the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Mr. Tony Blair MP has said he will uphold Falklands Security and self determination.

12: St. Helena Business News (22/12/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 23.12.2005

The investment initiative is warmly welcomed by the Bank of St. Helena.

13: FOGL: Interim Results for Period Ending 30/09/05 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.12.2005

A full report is enclosed

14: Mobile Phones Banned from Falklands Schools - Falklands (Education) - 22.12.2005

If you are a student in the Falklands the mere possession of a mobile phone at school can land you in trouble!

15: Fishing Company Fined £15,000 - Falklands (Legal) - 22.12.2005

At 1400 on Thursday, 22 December 2005 the Captain and Owners of the Koras 8 appeared in court to answer charges of not obeying a fishery officer's instructions.

16: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report (20/12/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 21.12.2005

This full meeting brought much debate and discussion.

17: Falklands Biographies: Authors Still Needed - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.12.2005

The BBC's Ben Koen asks former Governor David Tatham about his work on Falklands Biography.

18: Rockhopper to Conduct Electromagnetic Surveys - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.12.2005

Rockhopper Exploration will be looking for hydrocarbons in the North Falkland Basin.

19: Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping plc Heads for the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.12.2005

Offshore Hydrocarbon Mapping is heading to the Falklands to carry out an electromagnetic survey for Rockhopper Petroleum.

20: Sartma Daily (20/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 21.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

21: Richard Cockwell's Paintings - Falklands (Heritage) - 20.12.2005

The BBC's Dee Palmer chats with Richard Cockwell about his exhibition in London.

22: BAS Scientist to Receive Polar Medal - Falklands (Environment) - 20.12.2005

The BBC's Dee Palmer interviews Jonathan Shanklin

23: Executive Council Report for December 2005 - Falklands (Legal) - 20.12.2005

Find out what happened during this important Council meeting

24: Business News from St. Helena (19/12/05) - St Helena (Business News) - 20.12.2005

A mini run-down of St. Helena business news

25: Sartma Daily (15/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

26: Sartma Daily (16/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

27: Sartma Daily (19/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 20.12.2005

a brief run-down of South Atlantic news

28: Desire Announces Drilling Update - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 19.12.2005

A Press Release from Desire Petroleum

29: “DITCH THE OLD DONKEY WE USE THE QUADS FOR BETHLEHEM” - Falklands (Heritage) - 19.12.2005

A unique nativity play was staged during the Infant/Junior School Concert. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN) The Customs-authorised gift of the Maji

30: No Significant Impact on Environment Says RPS Study - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 19.12.2005

According to the Environmental Impact Assessment Study placed on Desire Petroleum Plc's website, drilling can go ahead with no significant impact on the environment.

31: Standing Finance Committee Report - Falklands (Business News) - 18.12.2005

Find out what FIG are doing with their finances.

32: Press Release from the Island Council - Ascension (Legal) - 17.12.2005

Following recent events where Ascension Islanders have been told that Island Status is not feasible, Ascension's Councillors have issued the following statement:

33: Legislative Council: Friday, 16 December 2005 - Falklands (Legal) - 17.12.2005

A Complete Report.

34: Press Release from Governor Clancy - St Helena (Legal) - 17.12.2005

Governor Clancy of St. Helena Explains the reasons why Ascension Islanders will not have Island Status rights.

35: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 16 December 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 16.12.2005

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

36: Recent Police Activity (15/12/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 16.12.2005

A brief run-down of recent Police activity.

37: Zoran Zuvic Wins the Bill Hunter-Christie Award - Falklands (Heritage) - 15.12.2005

A student at Peter Symonds College has won the Bill Hunter-Christie Award. Photo (c) Zoran Zuvic - Falklands Students from the Falklands prior to the Falkland Islands Association AGM on Saturday.

38: KTV Report Tower Refurbishment Complete - Falklands (Business News) - 15.12.2005

Now that the Chilean professionals have completed their work, FIRS and BFBS listeners and viewers have better service. Photo (c) Mario Zuvic Bulic - The scene during tower refurbishment.

39: Police Committee News (12/14/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 15.12.2005

Find out what happened at this vital meeting.

40: Public Meeting Report (12/13/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 15.12.2005

The public were given a presentation about GPC.

41: FGML Audited Preliminary Results - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.12.2005

Falklands Gold and Minerals have announced their preliminary results.

42: Painting EX Shows Cllr. Cockwell's Hidden Gifts - Falklands (Heritage) - 15.12.2005

Cllr. Cockwell has exhibited 15 of his paintings in London. Photo(c) Falkland Islands Government Office - Cllr. Cockwell and Sukey Cameron

43: Appointment of Tristan da Cunha's Conservation Officer - Tristan (Environment) - 15.12.2005

Simon Glass has been appointed Tristan da Cunha's Conservation Officer. Photo (c) Sarah Glass (Tristan Times) On the left Rodney Green and on the right, Conservation Officer, Simon Glass holding the winch so flax can be removed. Yellow Nosed Albatross (Thalassarche Chlorohynchos) are monitored at four sites on Nightingale Island, with approximately 850 counted and 100 chicks ringed each year.

44: Rockhopper's Sam Moody on Familiarisation Visit - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 14.12.2005

Sam Moody has been in the Falklands to see the people he works with long distance over the phone and via e-mail.

45: Sartma Daily (12/14/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 14.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

46: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 09 December 2005 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.12.2005

Robert Hall tells us what happened in the wool market last week

47: Queue! Cable & Wireless Sells Mobile Phone Packages - Falklands (Business News) - 13.12.2005

Thanks to Cable & Wireless the Falklands have gone mobile.

48: Argentine Conservation Measure Causes Concern in the Falklands - Falklands (Fisheries) - 13.12.2005

We clearly need to come down on the side of Illex Squid.

49: Ellen MacArthur - Another Christmas Away from Home - Falklands (Environment) - 13.12.2005

The BBC's Dee Palmer calledDame Ellen MacArthur and asked her about her trip to South Georgia.

50: Sartma Daily (13/12/05) - All (Business News) - 13.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

51: Cllrs Summers and Clausen Getting to Grips with Brussels Bureaucracy - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 13.12.2005

Dee Palmer of the BBC World Service asks Cllr. Summers about what's important in Brussels.

52: Sartma Daily (12/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 13.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

53: Sartma Daily (09/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 13.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news.

54: Do You Know Where Tony McClelland Is? - Falklands (Legal) - 12.12.2005

The Joint Services Police Service Unit (JSPSU) would like to hear from you if you have any inor on Mr. McClelland. Photo (c) Crown Copyright

55: Police News (12/12/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 12.12.2005

A run-down of recent Police activity

56: Girl Guides Bring the Sound of Christmas to Stanley - Falklands (Heritage) - 12.12.2005

A train of Girl Guides and leaders helped to collect money for the Girl Guides Association on Saturday afternoon. Photo (c) J. Nrock (FINN) Money please!

57: Excellent Sailing Weather for Resumed Regatta - Falklands (Heritage) - 12.12.2005

The wind and sea conditions made this a fun day out. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The action prior to the Dinghy Race.

58: Dr. Walton Sets the Record Straight about Krill Exploitation and Oil Exploration in Antarctic Waters - S.Georgia (Environment) - 12.12.2005

BAS's Dr. David Walton sheds some light on two important areas of Antarctic Research. Photo (c) J. Brock (SARTMA) - Dr. Walton During a lecture about the five-year plan for Antarctic research.

59: Falklands say Get Well Soon to Baroness Thatcher - Falklands (Heritage) - 09.12.2005

Islanders were concerned on Wednesday when they heard of Baroness Thatcher's hospitalisation. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Baroness Thatcher and Sir Dennis posed for this photo with the former Goose Green Captives in 1992.

60: Battle Day Commemoration in the Falklands - Falklands (Heritage) - 09.12.2005

The weather was cold and wet but it didn't stop the commemorations. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The Clergy kept things going.

61: Health and Medical Services Committee (07/12/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 09.12.2005

Find out what happened during the committee meeting.

62: Housing Committee (07/12/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 09.12.2005

The Housing Committee is essential and it is, in part, open to the public.

63: No Right of Abode for Ascension Island? - Ascension (Gen - Government) - 08.12.2005

Scanty reports need to be clarified on this important issue.

64: Falklands: Public Service Report - Falklands (Agriculture) - 08.12.2005

A Listeria warning in in place about milk from the dairy

65: Visitors' Guide and Birds and Mammals Book Launched in Stanley - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 08.12.2005

If you want to know about the Falklands then both books are a must.

66: An Appeal for the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse - Falklands (Heritage) - 08.12.2005

If you damaged it 23 years ago, why not shell out some dosh to help restore the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse?

67: Agricultural Advisory Committee (05/12/05) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 08.12.2005

Find out what's important in Falklands Agriculture

68: Education Board Meeting (06/12/05) - Falklands (Education) - 08.12.2005

Find out what happened during this important meeting

69: Sartma Daily (05/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

70: Sartma Daily (07/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 08.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

71: Rockhopper Plc Announce Interim Results - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 06.12.2005

A positive outlook for this Plc.

72: Cape Pembroke Lighthouse Tour - Falklands (Heritage) - 05.12.2005

Luis Bahamonde has taken a photographic tour of the Cape Pembroke lighthouse. Photos (c) Luis Bahamonde - A room with a view.

73: Sartma Daily (04/12/05 - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 05.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

74: Planning and Building Committee Report (01/12/05) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 04.12.2005

Graham France, the Former Building Advisor tells us about what happened during this committee meeting.

75: Police News (02/12/05) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.12.2005

Sgt. Dave Roberts givesa run-down on Police activity.

76: All Set For The New Year's Raft Race - Falklands (Heritage) - 04.12.2005

Each Year, New Year's Day brings a lot of food and fun with a raft race and BBQ.

77: The Changing Scene of Farming in the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.12.2005

Steve Pointing tells farmers the best way to get healthy lambs and mums.

78: Welcome New British Citizens - Falklands (Heritage) - 02.12.2005

A reception was held for Luis Bahamonde Salazar at Government House on Tuesday night. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) All present at the ceremony posed for this photo.

79: Falklands Search for Missing Person - Falklands (Legal) - 02.12.2005

Mr. McClelland is still missing.

80: Falkland Islands Training and Education Council News - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 02.12.2005

Find out what happened during this committee meeting.

81: Cape Pembroke Lighthouse Celebrates 150 Years - Falklands (Heritage) - 02.12.2005

On December 1st 1855 the Cape Pembroke Lighthouse first lit up.

82: Sartma Daily (01/12/05) - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 02.12.2005

A brief run-down of South Atlantic news

83: South Georgia Heritage Trust To Raise Funds for Restoration - S.Georgia (Heritage) - 02.12.2005

The South Georgia Heritage Trust will be restoring the exterior of the Manager's Villa at Stormness, where Shackleton sought help after his epic journey.

84: BSES Volunteers off to South Georgia - S.Georgia (Heritage) - 02.12.2005

David Nicholls is scouting out possible areas to climb in South Georgia and he is bringing some volunteers with him. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The South Georgia Team

85: South Georgia Circumnavigation Completed by British Kayak Team - S.Georgia (Education) - 01.12.2005

The British shaved two days off New Zealand's record.