Articles published in October 2006
  72 articles published

1: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (30/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 31.10.2006

All eyes are on Bolivia in hopes that Evo Morales will keep his promise to benefit his people with new found money from nationalisation.

2: Police News (30/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 31.10.2006

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

3: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (28/29 October 2006) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 30.10.2006

Bolivia has successfully negotiated contracts with international investors to continue exploiting natural gas from that country.

4: We Will Remember Them on 11 November - Falklands (Heritage) - 30.10.2006

Poppy Day and Remembrance Sunday have special Meaning to people in the Falklands. Painting (c) J. Brock (FINN) - The Poppy

5: Hydrocarbons Reserves are Present in the Falkland Islands - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 29.10.2006

Oliver Morgan was naive when he claimed that no oil was found in the Falkland Islands.

6: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (27/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 28.10.2006

Geopolitics are affecting crude prices today. Al Qaida has threatened to attack Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and international shipping.

7: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (26/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 27.10.2006

Profit taking helped to decrease crude prices by more than $1.00 today.

8: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (25/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 26.10.2006

Disappointing US inventory reports caused crude prices to gain significantly today.

9: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (24/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.10.2006

Inventory data caused nervousnes and a rise in crude prices today.

10: RSPB Announces the South Atlantic Regional Invasive Species Project - Tristan (Environment) - 25.10.2006

RSPB will be managing EU funds ear-marked for use in eradicating invasive species from the South Atlantic UK Overseas Territories.

11: Governor Clancy Makes Various Appointments - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 25.10.2006

Governor Clancy has made a number of appointments, which includes an Acting Administrator of Ascension Island, Chairman and Members of the Bank of St Helena, and a Secretary to the Land Planning and Development Control Agency.

12: UK Representative Preparing for World Travel Market 2006 - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 25.10.2006

UK Representative, Kedell Worboys, has been attending a number of conferences and meeting on St Helena’s behalf. This has included conferences in Jersey and Greenland, and meetings with representatives from other Overseas Territories. Additionally she continues to work on shipping matters and she is currently preparing for the World Travel Market.

13: Cable & Wireless to Establish Falklands Based Company for the South Atlantic - S.Atlantic (Business News) - 25.10.2006

Cable & Wireless International announed the formation of this new company today.

14: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (23/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 24.10.2006

Crude prices dropped today over scepticism about OPEC's production cut and a decrease in demand.

15: Police News (23/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 24.10.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police Updates us on the latest police activity.

16: Falkland Wool Growers Report for Week Ending 20/10/06 - Falklands (Agriculture) - 24.10.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool markets id last week.

17: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (21/22 October 2006) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 23.10.2006

OPEC's decision to cut production did not cause prices to rise this week. The good supply of crude and other hydrocarbons products in the US helped to keep crude prices down.

18: Councillors Committed to Camp Economy Improvements - Falklands (Agriculture) - 23.10.2006

Councillors are committed to improving Camp Economy.

19: Falklands Man Finds Remains of Missing French Yacht - Falklands (Shipping/Freight) - 23.10.2006

A Royal Falkland Islands Police Press Release will be published in due course.

20: Falklands Prepare for MPs Visit - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 23.10.2006

Two MPs will be visiting the Falklands from 3 to 9 November.

21: It's All Change at the Attorney General's Chambers! - Falklands (Legal) - 23.10.2006

Upon his retirement at the end of the month, Attorney General Mr. David Lang, QC will be replaced by the Principal Crown Council, Mrs Melanie Chilton. Miss Ros Cheek, a Falkland Islander, will become Principal Crown Council.

22: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (20/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.10.2006

Despite the OPEC cut in production by 1.2 million barrels pre day the price of crude dropped sharply today.

23: Six Respond to Provide Flights to St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 21.10.2006

SHG and DFID are pleased to have received six responses to the notice in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) seeking expressions of interest from air service providers for the provision of flights to St Helena.

24: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (19/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 20.10.2006

In Doha OPEC has agreed to cut production by 1.2 million barrels a day.

25: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.10.2006

At the Executive Council meeting held on 17 October 2006, the Administrator of Ascension Island, Mr Michael Hill, discussed with Members general issues relating to Ascension Island and St Helena. The meeting gave him the opportunity to see at first hand how the business of Executive Council is conducted.

26: Planning and Building Committee Report (19/10/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 19.10.2006

Graham France gives us a thorough update on what happened at today's meeting.

27: Five Posts Advertised by DFID - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 19.10.2006

The Department For International Development recently advertised five high-level posts for St Helena. Applications for three of these posts closed on Friday 13 October and two will close on Thursday 19 October 2006.

28: Government Departments Prepare New Budgets - St Helena (Business News) - 19.10.2006

Government Departments are preparing their 2006/07 - 2009/10 budgets, a process, which has to be completed by November of this year. Current funding will run out on 31 March 2007 and the new budget will need to be approved for the financial year commencing 1 April 2007.

29: Poppy Day in St. Helena - St Helena (Heritage) - 19.10.2006

With Remembrance Day approaching, the Office of the Chief Secretary has distributed poppies to a number of shops and organisations around the Island in hope that more money can be raised for the Royal British Legion.

30: St. Helena's New Agricultural Fees and Charges Come into Force - St Helena (Business News) - 19.10.2006

Executive Council recently agreed to a list of revised prices for the various services and products on offer by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Department.

31: Falkland Islands Development Board Meeting Report (17/10/06) - Falklands (Business News) - 18.10.2006

Find out what happened during this important meeting.

32: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (18/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 18.10.2006

Rockhopper Exploration shares gained 5.00 points today on good news.

33: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (16/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.10.2006

Bolivia is not going to nationalise itsmining industry. Perhaps that industry should have been nationalised first.

34: Police News (16/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 17.10.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts of the Royal Falkland Islands Police Updates us on the latest police activity.

35: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (17/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 17.10.2006

OPEC's proposed production cut has kept crude prices from dipping too low but better inventories in the US has kept prices steady.

36: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record 14/15 October 2006 - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.10.2006

A review of last week's trends and developing factors points the way ahead for next week.

37: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (13/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 14.10.2006

Several safety incidents as well as winter heating fuel nervousness have caused a rise in crude prices today.

38: Identity Theft and the Wheelie Bin - S.Atlantic (Education) - 14.10.2006

What's in your wheelie bin can say volumes about who you are. Read on to find out what you can do to stop the flow of information. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - The method may be unusual but it's as good as the most expensive shredders.

39: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (12/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 13.10.2006

Regardless of efforts to put fear into the market, the price of crude gained only slightly today.

40: Falklands Mature Students Honoured at Government House - S.Atlantic (Education) - 13.10.2006

Twenty-four mature students have received diplomas and certificates for their efforts at Government House. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The 24 plus H. E. the Governor Mr. Alan Huckle and Mr. Dennis Harris, who took the risk to employ Apprentices.

41: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (11/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 12.10.2006

OPEC's consensus has not stopped the decline in crude prices.

42: Good News for St. Helena Airport Project - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2006

Sharon Wainwright, head of the St. Helena Air Access project, is visiting the Falklands to explain progress in getting tenders for the airport on Prosperous Plain.

43: St. Helena Appoints Two for Land Planning - St Helena (Business News) - 12.10.2006

His Excellency the Governor has appointed a Chairman and members to the Land Planning and Development Appeals Board.

44: Marketing the RMS St HELENA In Portland - St Helena (Business News) - 11.10.2006

When the RMS St Helena docked in Portland on Wednesday 27th September, a busy few days of marketing activity lay ahead. Photo (c) St. Helena Media - Marketers on the RMS St. Helena

45: World Mental Health Day in the Falklands - Falklands (Health) - 11.10.2006

The Falklands have observed World Mental Health Day on Tuesday, 10 October 2006.

46: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (09/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.10.2006

Move over OPEC! Businesses and academics interested in bio-fuel are meeting in Panama to glean a part of the energy market.

47: Police News (09/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 10.10.2006

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

48: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (10/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 10.10.2006

The threatened OPEC production cuts did not have the desired result and the price of crude dropped today.

49: Post Office Signs a New Contract With Crown Agents Stamp Bureau - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

The Post Office has signed a new contract with Crown Agents Stamp Bureau to continue providing St Helena with a Philatelic Service.

50: Combined Parent Teachers Association Contributes - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

The Committee of the Combined Parents Teachers Association has decided to donate £50 to New Horizons.

51: Visit of Ascension Island Administrator - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

Ascension Island Administrator, Michael Hill, will be making a familiarisation visit to St Helena from 15 to 23 October 2006.

52: St. Helena: Investors In People - St Helena (Business News) - 10.10.2006

Following the IiP External Assessor, Graham Pursey’s visit to St Helena earlier this year, the St Helena Government remains committed to being Investor in People compliant, and Internal Reviewers and Champions have been meeting on a regular basis to discuss what needs to be done in order for departments to retain or gain Investor in People accreditation.

53: Should OPEC Members be Singing from the Same Hymn Sheet? - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 09.10.2006

Contrary to a letter from OPEC's President, individual members have been discussing production cuts.

54: Chagos Islands Update - St Helena (Legal) - 08.10.2006

Celia Whittaker updates us on the latest in the fight to bring Chagos Islanders home.

55: Falkland Wool Growers Report (08/10/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 08.10.2006

Robert Hall updates us on how the wool market did last week

56: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (07/08 October 2006) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.10.2006

Regardless of US persuasion it is expected that OPEC will announce a production cut of 3% on Monday.

57: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (06/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.10.2006

Indications are that OPEC is going to re-think rumoured procuction cuts of 1 Million barrels per day.

58: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (05/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 06.10.2006

OPEC's proposed plans to cut production by 1 million barrels a day has caused a crude price rise today.

59: Police and Court News (04/10/06) - Falklands (Legal) - 06.10.2006

Sergeant Dave Roberts updates us on the latest police activity.

60: Parachute Regiment Honours Terry Peck - Falklands (Heritage) - 06.10.2006

Terry Peck, who fought alongside the Parachute Regiment in the 1982 Conflict with Argentina, has been honoured at Government House. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Brigadier Nick Davies, CBSAI Designate, presents Terry Peck with a painting from the Parachute Regiment.

61: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (04/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 05.10.2006

Saudi Arabia says it will work closely with OPEC at the next meeting about cutting production.

62: DIFID Funds Infrastructure Review for St. Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 05.10.2006

The introduction of Air Access will have an impact on the Island’s infrastructure and, in readiness for this major development the Department For International Development is commissioning an infrastructure review for St Helena.

63: Environmental Committee Report (03/10/06) - Falklands (Environment) - 04.10.2006

Find out what happened during this important committee meeting.

64: St. Helena Announces Changes to Customs Tarrifs - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 04.10.2006

A review of all Customs duty tariffs was carried out and the Regulations approved by Executive Council. These will come into force with effect from 8 October 2006.

65: Dr. Essex Attends Conferences in Paris and Greenland - St Helena (Business News) - 04.10.2006

The Chief Development Officer, Dr Corinda Essex, has attended conferences in Paris and Greenland on behalf of St Helena. Pnoto (c) St. Helena Media: Dr Essex presents in Nuuk

66: St. Helena Customer Care for Long-term Unemployed - St Helena (Education) - 04.10.2006

As part of the UNDP funded project, “Training Long-Term Unemployed”, the St Helena Development Agency has delivered customer care training to a number of unemployed people. Photo (c) St. Helena Media

67: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (02/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 03.10.2006

Despite the decision by OPEC not to cut production, Venezuela has announced a 50,000 barrel per day cut.

68: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (03/10/06) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 03.10.2006

Though investors are crying out and countries are considering production cuts, here in the Falklands people are beginning to get relief from very high prices for hysrocarbons products.

69: St. Helena Celebrates Tourism - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 02.10.2006

World Tourism Day has been observed on St Helena.

70: Falklands say Yes to Fish Farming and No to Money Laundering - Falklands (Legal) - 01.10.2006

Legislation passed by Councillors reflect new industries and an old problem.

71: Falkland Wool Growers Report (09/28/06) - Falklands (Agriculture) - 01.10.2006

Robert Hall tells us how the wool market did last week

72: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (30/09 to 01/10 2006) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 01.10.2006

Uganda is an interesting area for hydrocarbons exploration.