Articles published in January 2006
  73 articles published

1: Cllr Summers Reviews Recent Meetings at Gilbert House - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 31.01.2006

Cllr. Mike Summers chats with the media about recent meetings with Councillors at Gilbert House.

2: Medical Department Deals With Suspected Ecoli Outbreak at Fox Bay Village - Falklands (Health) - 31.01.2006

The Military have discovered a possible ecoli outbreak at Fox Bay Village.

3: Chief Justice Announces Retirement - Falklands (Legal) - 31.01.2006

Chief Justice James Wood will be retiring in July 2006.

4: Police News (01/30/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 31.01.2006

Sgt Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on recent police activity.

5: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 01.27.06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 31.01.2006

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

6: Executive Council Report for January 2006 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 31.01.2006

Find out about Executive Council decisions taken in January.

7: Hectic Schedule for MPs Visiting the Falklands - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 31.01.2006

MPs who are visiting the Falklands can expect to be busy - and well fed.

8: Standing Finance Committee Report (01/27/060 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 30.01.2006

Find out what happened during this important committee meeting.

9: Kathy says Thank-you - Falklands (Heritage) - 30.01.2006

Rev. Kathy Biles wants to thank everyone who made last Sunday so special for her.

10: No Right of Abode for the People of Ascension Island - Ascension (Gen - Government) - 30.01.2006

The BBC's Dee Palmer chats with Cllr. Lawson Henry.

11: Law Lords Deliver Landmark Decision - Ascension (Legal) - 30.01.2006

Now Britons working abroad have a right to have unfair dismissal cases brought before a UK tribuna.

12: Court News (25/01/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 26.01.2006

The Brian Williams Appeal was turned down by Chief Justice Wood.

13: FOGL Grant of Option - S.Atlantic (Mineral Resources) - 26.01.2006

FOGL ordinary shares are at .002p.

14: Shelco Proposal Deferred - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2006

The consideration of new lawd have delayed the Shelco application for a property in Jamestown.

15: Business News From St. Helena (25.01/06) - St Helena (Business News) - 26.01.2006

Bulk fuel installation and a new lady acting governor are just two of St. Helena's business news stories.

16: Public Meeting Report (24/01/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 25.01.2006

Education was the focus of this month's meeting.

17: Suspended Police Officers Arrested and Charged - Falklands (Legal) - 25.01.2006

Two senior police officers from the Royal Falkland Islands Police have been arrested and charged as a result of a Metropolitan Police investigation.

18: Quark and Frieremar Lose Appeal for Conviction - Falklands (Legal) - 24.01.2006

Quark Fishing Limited and Frieremar SA have lost their appeal on a conviction and sentence handed down in September 2005.

19: Ascension's Councillors Put Their Case to Lord Triesman - Ascension (Legal) - 24.01.2006

Ascension's Councillors are determined to preserve their right to self determination.

20: Fisheries Committee Report (01/23/06) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 24.01.2006

Find out what happened during this important meeting.

21: Police and Court News (01/23/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 24.01.2006

Sgt. Dave Roberts updates us on the latest police and court activity.

22: Rev Kathy Biles - Falklands' First and Finest - Falklands (Heritage) - 24.01.2006

Rev. Kathy Biles made Falklands' history when she was ordained on Sunday.

23: Falkland Wool Growers Report for 20 January 2006 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 22.01.2006

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

24: Ascension Island: No Place Like Home - Ascension (Legal) - 21.01.2006

The Guardian's Isabel Hinton tells a few home truths about Ascension Islands right to self determination.

25: Governor Clancy off to Tristan - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 20.01.2006

Governor Clancy is off to Tristan da Cunha.

26: HMS LIVERPOOL Leaves Portsmouth for the South Atlantic - Falklands (Shipping/Freight) - 19.01.2006

The new patrol ship for the South Atlantic is HMS LIVERPOOL.

27: First Sea Lord to Inspect Stanley Sea Cadet Unit - Falklands (Heritage) - 19.01.2006

Admiral Sir Alan West will Inspect the Unit on Friday afternoon. Photo (c) Crown Copyright - Admiral Sir Alan West

28: Good Business is Good for Everyone Suggests Tim - St Helena (Business News) - 18.01.2006

This article appeared in St. Helena Herald on 13 January 2006.

29: Illex Season Opens in Argentine Waters - Falklands (Fisheries) - 18.01.2006

Now that the research is finished, the TAC figures are set.

30: House Destroyed in Hill Cove Fire - Falklands (Environment) - 18.01.2006

Val and Gen Harvey have lost their house and contents but they are safe.

31: DFID's Gareth Thomas Sets Out Airport Views - St Helena (Business News) - 18.01.2006

The Air Access Project Update depicts the views of DFID's views about the airport and access.

32: Detective Team to Return to the Falklands - Falklands (Legal) - 18.01.2006

Members of the Metropolitan Police will be returning to the Falklands to conclude detailed aspects of their investigations into accusations against against two members of the Royal Falkland Islands Police.

33: Bishop of Dover to Ordain Falklands Priest - Falklands (Heritage) - 18.01.2006

It's another Falklands first with Kathy Biles being the first priest - and a woman to boot - being ordained in Christ Church Cathedral. Graham Bound tells us more.

34: Stanley Lands Committee Report (01/12/06) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 17.01.2006

Find out what happened during this important Committee meeting.

35: Police News (01/16/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 17.01.2006

Sgt Dave Roberts updates us on the weekend's police activity

36: Stormy Weather Knocks Out Roads and Radio - Falklands (Environment) - 17.01.2006

Severe weather in the Falklands has made its mark on the infrastructure.

37: Quark and Freiremar Appeal Against Fishing Convictions - S.Georgia (Legal) - 17.01.2006

Quark Fishing Limited and Freiremar SA are appealing against convictions and fines imposed on them for licence violations that occurred in South Georgia waters in 2004.

38: Three Injured in North Arm RTA - Falklands (Health) - 16.01.2006

Three Chileans have been injured in a road traffic accident 7 miles from North Arm.

39: Falklands First: Kathy Biles to Be Ordained - Falklands (Heritage) - 16.01.2006

Kathy Biles, who has been studying for the Anglican Priesthood, has graduated with flying colours and will be ordained on 22 January.

40: Wave Dancer to Return to Tristan - Tristan (Fisheries) - 16.01.2006

Thanks to the Falkland Islands Company, the Wave Dancer has been renovated at VT Halmatic Shipyard in Portsmouth. Photo (c) VT Halmatic Shipyard - Wave Dancer at a top speed of 29.5 kts in the Solent

41: Ellen MacArthur at ACAP Petrel Survey - S.Georgia (Environment) - 16.01.2006

The South Georgia website has published its own account of Dame Ellen MacArthur's arrival to do the ACAP survey with Sally Poncet. Photo (c) Javier Fernandez - Ellen MacArthur at King Edward Point South Georgia

42: Letter to the Online Readers - Tristan (Heritage) - 15.01.2006

The following was received by Tristan Times for publication in these pages as well as SARTMA. Please either e-mail Mr. Millington direct or contact him through this website.

43: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week ending 13/01/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 15.01.2006

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

44: 2D Seismic Survey Information Notice - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.01.2006

Rockhopper Exploration are conducting 2D seismic in the North Falkland Basin.

45: Repsol YPF, Enarsa Deal Good for Falklands Oil Exploration - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.01.2006

Mrs. Phyl Rendell of the Department of Mineral Resources says that the new business deal will generate more interest for the whole region.

46: Police and Court News (01/13/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 14.01.2006

Sgt Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police gives an update of recent Police and Court activity.

47: QueenAtlantis: New AIG Launch Name - Ascension (Shipping/Freight) - 14.01.2006

Lawson Henry tells us some good news for Ascension Island.

48: Planning and Building Committee Report (01/12/06) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 14.01.2006

Graham France tells us what happened during this vital committee meeting.

49: Housing Committee Report (01/11/06) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 14.01.2006

Find out what happened during this important Committee meeting.

50: Door Closed by Immigration Ruling - St Helena (Business News) - 13.01.2006

The St. Helena Herald reports on Bill Scanes, who has worked in the Falkland Islands as well as on St. Helena.

51: Tristan Team to Attend ACAP Working Group - Falklands (Environment) - 12.01.2006

The Environmental Committee confirmed that a group from Tristan da Cunha will attend a workshop in the Falklands from 12 to 15 March 2006.

52: RAF to Over-fly New Volcanic Territory - S.Georgia (Environment) - 12.01.2006

The Royal Airforce plan to over-fly Montagu Island in the South Sandwich chain to view new territory created by an eruption on Mt. Belinda.

53: Yeates to Set Off Despite Seasonal Dangers - Falklands (Heritage) - 10.01.2006

Colin Yates is determined to set off for his Antarctic circumnavigation in about two weeks.

54: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 06/01/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 10.01.2006

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

55: Health and Medical Services Committee Report - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 09.01.2006

Find out what happened during this committee meeting.

56: Draft South Georgia Environmental Plan 2005 Published - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 09.01.2006

This important Environmental Plan has been updated since it was issued in 2000.

57: New Oil Men for the South Atlantic - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.01.2006

The BBC's Dee Palmer quizzes Richard Liddell about new staff changes at FOGL.

58: Yeates Will Try Again - Falklands (Heritage) - 09.01.2006

Colin Yeates, who slammed ashore near Volunteer Point last week in a failed attempt to circumnavigate Antarctica in a rowboat will try again.

59: Police and Court News (01/09/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 09.01.2006

Sgt. Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police and court activity.

60: Transport Advisory Committee (05/01/06) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 06.01.2006

Find out what happened during this vital meeting.

61: Electromagnetic Survey Information Notice - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 06.01.2006

Rockhopper Exploration PLC have issued this notice and have identified the ship that will be doing it. Photo (c) Rockhopper Petroleum M/V Aurelia

62: Mozambican Artists Exhibits Paintings and Photography in Cornwall - Ascension (Heritage) - 04.01.2006

Tara Pelembe, the Ascension Island Conservation Officer, is in England studying for her Masters Degree on an OTEP Scholarship. Her husband is exhibiting the photos and paintings.

63: BSES Achieves Despite Some Set-Backs - Br.Ant.Territory (Environment) - 04.01.2006

David Nicholls tells us of the ups and downs of South Georgia mountain climbing

64: Police News (03/01/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.01.2006

Sgt Dave Roberts tells us of recent Police Activity.

65: Good News For Entrepreneur School Participants - St Helena (Business News) - 04.01.2006

John Turner tells us about this new venture.

66: Yeates Still in Falkland Waters - Falklands (Education) - 04.01.2006

Colin Yeates, who is attempting to circumnavigate Antarctica in a row-boat is still in Falkland Waters.

67: Ruler of Dubai Dies in Australia - Falklands (Heritage) - 04.01.2006

Sheikh Maktoum Rashid bin al-Maktoum, the generous man who gave the stallion, Thyer, to the Falklands, has died in Australia.

68: Colin Yeates Rescued in Circum-Antarctica Attempt - Falklands (Heritage) - 04.01.2006

The notorious Falkland Current has thrown Colin Yeates ashore at Volunteer Poing on Wednesday nignt. He is safe and well.

69: Safe Landing for Antarctic Rower - Falklands (Heritage) - 04.01.2006

Colin Yates was the subject of a search and rescue operation last night.

70: FOGL Gets New Chief Executive - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.01.2006

John Armstrong (retiring chairman) was replaced by Richard Liddell as chairman on 1 January, whereas Tim Bushell is a new appointment to the company as CEO. This is a new post effective 16 Jan.

71: South Georgia: A busy Place for Weddings - Br.Ant.Territory (Heritage) - 04.01.2006

Registrar, Pauline Car, is getting an increasing number of requests for weddings on the remote South Atlantic Island of South Georgia.

72: South Georgia Government Increases Toothfish TAC for 2006 Season - Br.Ant.Territory (Fisheries) - 04.01.2006

CCAMLR has allowed the South Georgia Government to increase its toothfish Total Allowable Catch by 15%.

73: 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits South Sandwich Islands - Br.Ant.Territory (Geological Events) - 02.01.2006

The US Geological Survey reports that a 7.3 Magnitude earthquake has hit an area along the South-Eastern Scotia Plate near the South Sandwich Islands.