Articles published in November 2009
  29 articles published

1: St Helena's New Council Settles into Office - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2009

The Council is settling into office and has held four informal meetings over the last seven days. During the meetings the new Council was briefed on the key areas Government is working on and updated on the work that has been suggested for the coming months.

2: BHP BILLITON PETROLEUM AND RPS ENERGY PRESENT EIS - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.11.2009

BHP Billiton and RPS Energy presented findings and a brief overview of the Environmental Impact Statement they will be presenting to FIG in February/March for approval.

3: All Welcome to the New West Store - Falklands (Business News) - 21.11.2009

The long awaited opening of FIC’s new extension of the West Store happened at 0900hrs on Wednesday, 18 November 2009. FIC Directors, Paul Lewis and Roger Spink were on hand to see that things ran smoothly and to answer questions.

4: St Helena EXCO Report (09/11/21) - St Helena (Legal) - 21.11.2009

The first meeting of the new Executive Council was held on Tuesday afternoon as the opening of the Court took place in the morning. That is why this summary is being done on the Wednesday.

5: Falklands - no Cause for Concern over Airbridge - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 21.11.2009

Flyglobspan, the Scottish airline which operates the airbridge service to the Falklands is believed to have staved off a collapse with a last-ditch cash injection. The Independent reported over the weekend that administrators were lined up to handle the airline’s collapse but directors at Globespan Group managed to secure new funding at the 11th hour.

6: New Chief of Police to Arrive Shortly - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 21.11.2009

The St Helena Government has selected Peter Coll, out of 10 applicants, to be the new Chief of Police for St Helena.

7: New Chairman for the South Georgia Association - S.Georgia (Heritage) - 21.11.2009

The South Georgia Association has announced the name of its new chairman. He is Professor David J. Drewry, a former director of the Scott Polar Research Institute and of the British Antarctic Survey and Director General of the British Council, who has recently retired as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Hull.

8: All Set for the Saladero Open Day - Falklands (Agriculture) - 21.11.2009

The general public is invited to an open day at Saladero on Saturday, 21 November 2009 to see the National Beef Herd on display and to find out about grazing management. There will also be a display of the National Stud Flock.

9: Falklands fire Engine Pull for Charity - Falklands (Heritage) - 21.11.2009

The annual Falkland Islands Fire & Rescue Service Fire Engine Pull will take place on Saturday 28th November2009. Starting from Government house at 14.00 hrs, the fire engine will be pulled down Ross Road to the Public Jetty.

10: South Georgia Experience Leads To Dame Ellen Retirement - S.Georgia (Heritage) - 13.11.2009

Sarah Lurcock tells us of the affect South Georgia's magic had on Dame Ellen Macarthur.

11: Legislative Assembly Meeting Tuesday, 10 November 2009 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 11.11.2009

Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)Left to right (Back): Mrs Jan Cheek, Mr Bill Luxton, Mr Gavin Short, Mr Glenn Ross and Mr Roger Edwards Left to right (Bottom): Miss Emma Edwards, Mr Dick Sawle, And Mrs Sharon Halford

12: Tristan Fishing News 11.11.09 - Tristan (Fisheries) - 11.11.2009

The 2009/10 fishing season has not started very well due to excessivebad weather.

13: Governor's Caveat as Members Sworn in at Government House - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 10.11.2009

Four years will prove the pudding. Left to right (Back): Mrs Jan Cheek, Mr Bill Luxton, Mr Gavin Short, Mr Glenn Ross and Mr Roger Edwards Left to right (Bottom): Miss Emma Edwards, Mr Dick Sawle, Mrs Sharon Halford

14: Keith Biles Elected as Falklands' Legislative Assembly Speaker - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 10.11.2009

Anton Livermore has also been elected as Deputy Speaker.

15: Falklands' Executive Council Members Elected - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 10.11.2009

Members of Executive Council have been elected during the Legislative Council Meeting held on Tuesdaay, 10 November 2009.

16: Tristan Notes Remembrance Sunday 2009 - Tristan (Heritage) - 09.11.2009

This year a combined service for Remembrance Day was held in St Joseph Catholic Church at 9am by Dereck Rogers, supported by Anne and James the Catholic Lay Ministers. The following is brief of what was said on behalf of those who died serving their country.

17: Falklands' Camp Constituency Final Tally - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 06.11.2009

The People Have Spoken in the Camp Constituency. Stanley votes are still being counted.

18: St Helena Announces Election Results - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 06.11.2009

Returning Officer, Gillian Francis, has announced the results of Polling Day and has accordingly declared that the following candidates have been duly elected to serve as Members of the St Helena Legislative Council:

19: Falklands Election - Stanley Constituency Upset - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 06.11.2009

A major upset took place in the Stanley Constituency with new faces all around.

20: The Election Manifesto of Clive Wilkinson - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 04.11.2009

Clive Wilkinson has thrown his hat in the ring for Thursday's election in the Falklands.

21: Election Manifesto of Andrea Clausen (04/11/09) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 04.11.2009

I grew up in camp at Goose Green and on Sea Lion Island.

22: St Helena Names Election Candidates - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 02.11.2009

Returning Officer, Gillian Francis, announced the names of the 25 candidates who are standing for election. The candidates are as follows:

23: Signing of Contract for Public Transport - St Helena (Business News) - 02.11.2009

The provision of public transport is to continue on St Helena. A new contract valid until 31 March 2013 has been signed between the St Helena Government and various bus-service providers and depending on the outcome of a review in early 2013, there will be opportunity to extend the contract until 31 March 2015.

24: Falklands Receive Communications Report - Falklands (Business News) - 02.11.2009

The Report is not expected to be made public soon.

25: All Set for Stanley Cricket Association - Falklands (Heritage) - 02.11.2009

The new Cricket Season will begin in November, thought the forst games have not been scheduled.

26: St Helena EXCO Report 38 – 27th October 2009 - St Helena (Legal) - 02.11.2009

With the General Election now only just over a week away, this was the last Executive Council of the present Council.

27: Building Human Rights Capacity in the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Education) - 02.11.2009

The Human Rights Capacity Building Project for the UK Overseas Territories is proposing a schedule for human rights awareness training in the week beginning 30 November. It is proposed that the training would take place after similar classes in Ascension so their sessions would be completed before the first week of December.

28: Breast Cancer Screening Team to Visit Falklands in March 2010 - Falklands (Health) - 02.11.2009

The first trial visit by the Breast Cancer Screening Team from Clinica Alamada will be taking place around March 2010.

29: Saints and Sailors Ex Opens at Christ Church Cathedral - Falklands (Heritage) - 02.11.2009

An exhibition called “Saints and Sailors Faith and Courage in the South Atlantic” has opened in Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, 01 November 2009. A special showing took place at 1600hrs on Saturday, 31 October. Photo J. Brock (FINN) - photo of a drawing from the records of the voyage of HMS Beagle