Articles published in August 2007
  52 articles published

1: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (29 and 30 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 31.08.2007

The economy and an US Department of Energy Administration inventory report have helped crude prices to increase today.

2: Falklands' Share Prices Soar - Falklands (Business News) - 31.08.2007

Share prices in Falklands related shares are increasing significantly on the Alternative Investment Market today.

3: New Chief Executive for the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 30.08.2007

Mr Thorogood and his wife will take up the post in January 2008.

4: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (Tuesday, 28 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 29.08.2007

Opec's benchmark of $70.00 per barrel isn't helping people who need to keep warm in the winter or for those most vulnerable to pain at the pump.

5: Executive Council Report for August 2007 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.08.2007

A meeting of Executive Council has taken place. Find out what happened during this important meeting.

6: Stranded Saints Seek Support form Home - S.Atlantic (Health) - 28.08.2007

Jill Roberts has put out a passionate plea to help get her family home for the funeral of Sara Marie Crowie. The St Helena Government's Response is also included.

7: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (24 to 26 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 27.08.2007

Weekend crude prices are down slightly this weekend.

8: Falklands FIDF to Get Lapel Badges - Falklands (Heritage) - 25.08.2007

Falkland Islands Defence Force Members who served in April 1982 will be getting lapel badges commemorating the event.

9: St Helena Update on Airport Tender - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

The St. Helena Air Access Team updates us on progress for the new airport.

10: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting (14 August 2007) - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 25.08.2007

A meeting of the Executive Council was held in the Council Chamber on Tuesday Friday 14 August 2007.

11: Falklands Quiz CEO Candidates - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 25.08.2007

Candidates for the position of Falklands Chief Executive have visited and were quizzed by Councillors and others.

12: Falkland Islands Airbridge Charter contract awarded by MoD - Falklands (Business News) - 25.08.2007

On 2 August 2007 the MoD awarded a 1 year contract for operating the Falkland Islands Airbridge to Air Partner with the contract coming in to effect on 4 October 2007. Photo (c) File Photo

13: Falklands First Status Ceremony - Falklands (Heritage) - 25.08.2007

Mrs Cheri Clifford has taken the oath. Photo (c) Cherie Clifford Mrs. Clifford with H. E. the Governor Mr. Alan Huckle, her family and friends at the ceremony.

14: Good GCSE Results for FICS Students - Falklands (Education) - 25.08.2007

Twelve of fifteen hopefulls will attend 6th form College in the UK.

15: St. Helena Executive Council Meeting (21 August 2007) - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 25.08.2007

A meeting of the Executive Council was held in the Council Chamber on Monday 21 August 2007 commencing at 9.30am.

16: St. Helena Experiences Problems With Powerhouse - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

The two stand-by generators are currently out of working order at the Power House in Ruperts.

17: St. Helena Has Improved Investment Status - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

SHG is pleased to advise that Approved Investment Status has been awarded to Mr Dorian Caswell in respect of his business “Sword Fish”.

18: St. Helena Has Improved Investment Status - St Helena (Business News) - 25.08.2007

SHG is pleased to advise that Approved Investment Status has been awarded to Mr Dorian Caswell in respect of his business “Sword Fish”.

19: Offshore Fishing Vessel for St Helena - St Helena (Fisheries) - 25.08.2007

It would appear that the project for an offshore fishing vessel for St Helena, although considered essential development, otherwise the project would not have been developed in the first place and got to the stage that it has, finds difficulty attracting funding from DFID.

20: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (23/08/07) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.08.2007

Easing worries about supply from Mexico have helped to increase the price of crude today.

21: Public Meeting Report (21/08/07) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 23.08.2007

A full report on Tuesday's public meeting follows.

22: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (22 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 23.08.2007

A welcome increase in US reserves and good news about PEMEX infrastructure has helped to lower the price of Light Sweet Crude today.

23: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (20 and 21 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.08.2007

The southerly track of Hurricane Dean has helped to decrease the price of crude over the past two days.

24: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (17 to 19 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 20.08.2007

Speculation is ripe about what Hurricane Dean will do to the price of crude.

25: Will the Falklands Feel the Credit Pinch? - Falklands (Business News) - 17.08.2007

If you have borrowed to finance share prices, things could get interesting.

26: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (Thursday,16 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.08.2007

A drop in commodities has helped the price of crude to decline significantly today.

27: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (Wednesday, 15 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 16.08.2007

Tripical storms and inventory reports have helped to increase the price of crude today.

28: Councillors' Pay - It's time for a Decision - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 16.08.2007

Councillors make career and family sacrifices to serve the community.

29: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (13 and 14 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.08.2007

The economy and storms in the North Atlantic have caused the price of crude to increase today and yesterday.

30: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (10 to 12 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 13.08.2007

Economic news has caused the price of crude to decline over the weekend.

31: Lands Committee Meeting (02 August 2007) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 13.08.2007

Find out what happened during this important committee meeting.

32: G-Mail Account Hacked - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 11.08.2007

Someone has hacked into Monsignor McPartland's G-Mail account and sent a scam spam to all of his contacts and many more people.

33: Foot and Mouth Measures for the Falklands - Falklands (Agriculture) - 11.08.2007

The Falklands are prepared for the Foot and Mouth disease out-break in the UK.

34: Chief Medical Officar Warns of Botulism in US Canned Goods - Falklands (Health) - 11.08.2007

The Chief Medical Officer has warned Falkland Islanders travelling abroad not to eat hot dog chili sauce from the US.

35: Police News (30/07/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 11.08.2007

Sergeant Tom Whistler of the Royal Falkland Islands Police updates us on the latest police activity.

36: FIDC General Manager's Activity Report for July 2007 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 11.08.2007

FIDC General Manager, Mark Brunet, updates us on what FIDC was doing during July.

37: Hydrocarbons Daily Record: (08 and 09 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.08.2007

The US economic problems and resulting world-wide ramifications helped to lower the price of crude today.

38: Falklands Appoint New Senior Magistrate - Falklands (Legal) - 10.08.2007

The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Alison Thompson as the new Senior Magistrate

39: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (07 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.08.2007

Easing economic worries helped to flatten volitility in the price of crude today.

40: CHARITY SET UP TO AID LEUKAEMIA VICTIM - St Helena (Health) - 08.08.2007

A letter circulated by NAAFI BAT Manager, Delemarie Hopkins pleas for funds to aid a victim of acute leukaemia. Dig deep everyone!

41: Falklands Fisheries Committee Meeting Report (31/07/07) - Falklands (Fisheries) - 08.08.2007

Find out what happened during this important committee meeting.

42: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (Monday, 06 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.08.2007

Economic worries helped to sharply reduce the price of crude today.

43: Straying Cow Sets Off Anti-Tank Mine - Falklands (Agriculture) - 06.08.2007

An unfortunate cow wandered into a Falklands minefield and set off an anti-tank mine.

44: General Purposes Committee Meeting Report (25/07/07) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 06.08.2007

Find out what happened during this important Government committee meeting.

45: St. Helena and Constitutional Change - St Helena (Legal) - 04.08.2007

In the 12th July 2007 open air programme on Radio St Helena, Councillor William Drabble when he was being interviewed, talked briefly about democracy in St Helena and made references to sections 11 and 12 of the Constitution. Several listeners have asked for details of these sections as they don’t have a copy of the Constitution.

46: Falklands Government Strikes Back at Diana Miller Accusations - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 04.08.2007

The Chief Executive has set the record straight from his point of view.

47: FALKLAND LANDHOLDINGS BOARD REPORT (24/07/07) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 04.08.2007

A meeting of the Falkland Landholdings Board took place in the Liberation Room of the Secretariat at 1400hrs on Tuesday, 24 July 2007.

48: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (02/08/07) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 03.08.2007

OPEC is adamant that there is enough crude to meet demand. This policy has helped to increase the price of crude today.

49: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (01 August 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 02.08.2007

Profit taking afterr a record high has helped to lower the lower significantly today.

50: Legislative Council (27/07/07) Part 4 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.08.2007

Councillors continue with Motion for Adjournment Speeches.

51: Legislative Council (27/07/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.08.2007

Councillors finish their motion for adjournment speeches.

52: Executive Council Report (24/07/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.08.2007

Find out what happened during the last meeting of Executive Council in the Falkland Islands