Articles published in August 2006
  63 articles published

1: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (30/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 31.08.2006

Good news for Desire and FOGL as their share prices gain for two straight days.

2: Parliamentarians Visit the Falklands - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 31.08.2006

Four MPs have visited the Falklands and have spent time aboard HMS Chatham. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Four MPs and an analyst were guests of the MOD between 21 and 26 August.

3: Health and Medical Services Committee Report for August - Falklands (Health) - 31.08.2006

Find out what happened during this important meeting.

4: General Purposes Committee Meeting Report (August 2006) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 30.08.2006

Cllrs Summers and Clausen update us on what happened during this committee meeting.

5: Should Falklands Hydrocarbons Policy Reflect Current Trends? - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 30.08.2006

At the moment passing legislation for "windfall taxes" as well as nationalising assets and industries seems to be popular, but wait a few years to see the outcome.

6: Falklands New Stamp Issue Wows Us With Birds - Falklands (Heritage) - 30.08.2006

On Wednesday the latest Issue of Stamps will be available from the Philatelic Bureau. Photos (c) Philatelic Bureau

7: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (28/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 29.08.2006

Mexico has news that Sr. Obrador actually did lose the election. However, there will not be a full recount and deliberations are still going on.

8: Executive Council Report for August 2006 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 29.08.2006

Find out what happened during this vital Committee Meeting.

9: Standing Finance Committee Report for August 2006 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 29.08.2006

Find out what is important in Falklands Finances.

10: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (29/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 29.08.2006

The Falklands have the time to wait and see if nationalisation or windfall tax or an alternative is the right way forward.

11: Falklands Governor Takes Up the Sword - Falklands (Heritage) - 28.08.2006

H. E. the Governor Mr. Alan Huckle has taken the oath of office and made his first speech to the nation. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Mr. Lewis Clifton OBE, the Speaker of the House, hands over the sword of office to H. E. the Governor Mr. Alan Huckle.

12: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (26/27 August 2006) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 27.08.2006

Governments in Africa as well as those in South America are opting to get more of the profits of private oil companies operating in their countries.

13: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (25/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 26.08.2006

Venezuela's President Chavez has signed a deal to supply 1Million barrels of crude a day in the next 10 years.

14: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (24/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.08.2006

China wants to do business and has told Venezuela to leave the politics at home.

15: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (24/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.08.2006

China wants to do business and has told Venezuela to leave the politics at home.

16: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (23/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.08.2006

President Chavez has arrived in China to negotiate infrastructure and shipping contracts.

17: St. Helena Line Signs Contract with Andrew Weir Shipping - St Helena (Shipping/Freight) - 24.08.2006

Photo (C) St. Helena Media

18: Merlene Benjamin Receives Long Service Award - St Helena (Heritage) - 24.08.2006

St. Helena's Acting Governor, Ethel Yon has presented the award to Merlene Benjamin for long service. Photo (c) St. Helena Media

19: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (22/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 23.08.2006

Iran's insistence on talks, howbeit without preconditions, has not greatly affected the price of crude today.

20: Public Meeting Report (22/08/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 23.08.2006

Find out what happened during this lively meeting.

21: Time for Sunscreen - The Ozone Hole Is On Its Way - Falklands (Environment) - 23.08.2006

When the sun comes up in Antarctica the Ozone hole appears as well.

22: Stanley Lands Committee Report (21/08/06) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 22.08.2006

Find out what happened during this important meeting.

23: 7.1 Quake Hits Scotia Sea - Br.Ant.Territory (Geological Events) - 22.08.2006

The Seabed in the Scotia Sea has been shaken by a 7.1 quake.

24: St. Helena Participates in the Conference of Commonwealth Postal Administrations - St Helena (Business News) - 22.08.2006

St. Helena's Commercial Representative, Asam Kossowski, hasattended this important conference.

25: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (19/20 August 2006) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.08.2006

Though generally unmaintained, the infrastructure at Prudhoe Bay in Alaska can still operate at half capacity. It will take at least 6 months to repair the damage to corroded pipeline.

26: Wool Agent Answers Critics - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.08.2006

Robert Hall of Falkland Wool Growers Ltd. has answered his critics about the new wool co-operative.

27: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (21/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.08.2006

Indigenous Indians have taken over one of Petrobras's gas distribution points in Bolivia.

28: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (18/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 19.08.2006

Crude prices are up today.

29: Transport Advisory Committee Report (15/08/06) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 18.08.2006

Find out what happened during this important committee meeting.

30: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report (15/08/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 17.08.2006

Find out what happened during this vital board meeting.

31: Trust Buys New Island North - Falklands (Environment) - 17.08.2006

The New Island South Conservation Trust announces this important environmental news.

32: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (17/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.08.2006

The Bolivian Government is denouncing the campaign against its nationalisation policy.

33: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (15/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 16.08.2006

Bolivia's decision to suspend nationalisation of its natural gas resources has thrown a spanner in the works.

34: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (16/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 16.08.2006

Venezuela's President Chavez will be visiting China later in the month to negotiate oil tanker construction.

35: Mine Clearance Study to Take Place in December - Falklands (Environment) - 15.08.2006

Falklands minefields are properly fenced and people have been educated in how to deal with ordinance they come across while hiking. However, the Ottawa Convention requires that a feasability study should take place.

36: Police Report 999 Calls for Assistance - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 15.08.2006

For the first time, the Royal Falkland Islands Police are reporting 999 calls for assistance.

37: Falklands Fans Ask, "Where's Larry King?" - Falklands (Heritage) - 15.08.2006

A popular CNN programme is aired at 0500 LMT and Falklands fans, who are used to watching Mr. King in the evening are severely disappointed.

38: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (14/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 14.08.2006

Analysts have been proven right about the difficulties encountered by Bolivia's nationalisation of its gas fields.

39: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (12/13 August 2006) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 13.08.2006

Crude prices are lower as Prudhoe Bay decides to keep half of their infrastructure open.

40: Falklands Threatened with the Torah - Falklands (Heritage) - 12.08.2006

I'm positive that the first five books of the Word of God were originally written for the Hebrew Nation - Israel - so why does Deuteronomy 28: 52 apply to the Falklands?

41: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (11/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 12.08.2006

Despite expecting a windfall tax, natural resources companies in Peru are being asked to donate funds towards various projects.

42: Falkland Islands Community School Prize Giving Report - Falklands (Education) - 10.08.2006

Students in Year 11 received their Records of Achievement from Acting Governor Miss Harriet Hall. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Jock Elliot, Clovis Kilmartin and Gary Clement at the FICS Prize Giving on Wednesday.

43: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (10/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.08.2006

An Annual General Meeting for FOGL will be held at 2:30 pm on 06 September 2006.

44: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (09/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.08.2006

Argentina and Venezuela's "South Bonds" will be issued in Late August or early September.

45: Police News (07/08/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 08.08.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest Police Activity.

46: Tenderers Pull Out of St. Helena Airport Project - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 08.08.2006

The Air Access Office confirms that all three tenderers that were to put in bids for the proposed new airport have withdrawn their bids.

47: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (08/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.08.2006

Though gasoline supplies in the States are tight no one is going short - providing they like higher prices.

48: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (05/06 August 2006) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.08.2006

Despote worries over diplomatic rows with the United States, Russia's Gazprom will invest to ensure the South American pipeline is a worthwhile project.

49: Governor Bows Out of the Falklands - Falklands (Heritage) - 07.08.2006

H. E. the Governor, Mrs. Pearce and Suzanna Pearce Have Left the Falkland Islands.

50: Falklands Students Dare a NO to Drugs, Drink and Tobacco - Falklands (Heritage) - 07.08.2006

Year 6 Students in the Falklands have received their DARE Certificates.

51: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (07/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.08.2006

Several oilfields in Prudhoe Bay, the largest oilfield in the continental US, are shutting down due to poor maintenance.

52: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (03/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.08.2006

Even though his country's gas fields are nationalised, Bolivia's President, Evo Morales recognises the value of international investment.

53: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (04/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 04.08.2006

Energy producers in the US are considering more nuclear power.

54: Tristan: An Update on the Stranded Oil Rig - Tristan (Environment) - 03.08.2006

The Tug Zouros Hellas departed Tristan on Saturday the 29th July without being able to removed the Rig from her stranded position at 37 08.662 S 12 14.635 W in Trypot Bay. The tug has been around Tristan since June and has made several attempts to pull her off during good weather, however the tug now having enough towing power was unable to budge her. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The Salvage Team having one last look at the rig before their departure.

55: Tristan: An Update on the Stranded Oil Rig - Tristan (Environment) - 03.08.2006

The Tug Zouros Hellas departed Tristan on Saturday the 29th July without being able to remove the Rig from her stranded position at 37 08.662 S 12 14.635 W in Trypot Bay. The tug has been around Tristan since June and has made several attempts to pull her off during good weather, however the tug now having enough towing power was unable to budge her. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The salvage team have a last look at the rig

56: Islanders Welcome First Internet Cafe - Tristan (Business News) - 03.08.2006

Now Tristan is online and you will be hearing from them directly. Photo (c) James Glass - Too busy to turn around and say "Cheese"

57: Congratulations to Catherine and Paul Knowles - Ascension (Heritage) - 03.08.2006

Catherine and Paul Knowles celebrated their marriage on Saturday 29th July.

58: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (08/01/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 02.08.2006

Traders with their eyes on the Mid East and weathermen with their eyes on the Caribbean helped to raise the price of crude today.

59: Tristanians Fear Albatross Deaths as Oil Rig Stays Aground - Tristan (Mineral Resources) - 02.08.2006

The platform rig that has been washed ashore to the South-East of Tristan da Cunha is still there and pollution from it could cause Albatross mortality. Photo (c) James Glass (Tristan Times) The rig at present is intact but who knows what the volitile weather in the South Atlantic can do?

60: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (02/08/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 02.08.2006

GeoPark are cannibalising oil rig equipment in waters off Argentina and Chile

61: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (31/07/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 01.08.2006

President Chavez of Venezuela is in Iran encouraging 3rd World countries to support Iran's enriching nuclear fuel for energy generation.

62: Legislative Council Report Part 2 (28/07/06) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 01.08.2006

Councillors' Motion for Adjournment Speeches are included.

63: Executive Council Report for July 2006 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.08.2006

H. E. the Governor Mr. Pearce, in his last Executive Council Meeting, thanks all who he has worked with over the years.