Articles published in November 2007
  56 articles published

1: Legislative Council 23/11/07 Part 1 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.11.2007

Find out what happened during this important Council meeting.

2: Derek Howatt Announces Retirement Date - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 30.11.2007

FIG's Derek Howatt Announces his retirement.

3: Legislative Council 11/23/07 Part 2 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.11.2007

The second part of this important Council meeting.

4: Legislative Council 23/11/07 Part 3 - Falklands (Legal) - 30.11.2007

The final part of this important Council meeting.

5: Executive Council 22/11/07 Report - Falklands (Legal) - 30.11.2007

This is an important Council Meeting.

6: Overseas Territories Minister to Visit the Falklands - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 30.11.2007

Meg Munn will visit the Falklands in the New Year.

7: Chile's British Ambassador Visits the Falklands - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 30.11.2007

Mr. Howard Drake and his wife have come the Falklands on a familiarisation visit.

8: Hydrocarbons Dail;y Record (26 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 27.11.2007

Today's severe losses on the Stock Markets have helped crude prices to decline slightly today.

9: General Purposes Committee Report - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 26.11.2007

Cllrs Summers and Robertson updated the media on what happened at this important monthly meeting.

10: Fisheries Committee Report (26/11/07) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 26.11.2007

The ecologically unsound practice of bottom trawling has been discussed at this important committee meeting.

11: Humane Society Awards for Falklands Three - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 26.11.2007

Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Neil Watson (Left) Christopher Hawksworth (Centre and Pat Whitney (Right) after receiving certificates from the Humane Society commending them on rescuing ten tourists from an overturned Zodiac at Long Island on 10 February 2006.

12: M/S Explorer Passengers on Their Way to Chile. - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 25.11.2007

Half of the passengers from M/S EXPLORER have flown to Punta Arenas in Chile. Photo Thanks to the Chilean Airforce - On her way to Davy Jones' Locker

13: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (23 to 25 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 25.11.2007

The North Sea Incident is not expected to affect the price of Brent Crude.

14: M/S EXPLORER Sinking in the Antarctic - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 23.11.2007

All passengers and crew are reported safe in the incident between the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Photo (c) Lindblad Expeditions The M/S EXPLORER has been operated by several tour companies since being sold by Lindblad. In 2004 it was thought the vessel would not be in the Falklands again but enthusiasts decided to refurbish the ship and not to re-name it. The M/S EXPLORER II was meant to replace her.

15: M/S EXPLORER Situation Report - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 23.11.2007

The M/S EXPLORER is in difficulty in British Antarctic Territory waters and the FCO have issued the following situation report.

16: M/V EXPLORER TRAVELLERS TO FLY TO PUNTA ARENAS FROM MARSH BASE - Br.Ant.Territory (Tourism/Travel) - 23.11.2007

Passengers from the stricken M/S EXPLORER have been safely evacuated to the cruise ship M/S NORD NORGE and are, at present, on their way to Marsh Base on King George Island, where they are expected to fly to Punta Arenas in Chile.

17: In Support of Press and Speech Freedom - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 23.11.2007

If you think it's easy being a journalist, then think again. These photos were taken outside the Press Club in Karachi, Pakistan. (Copyright Info Withheld)

18: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (21 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 22.11.2007

A poor inventory report from the US Department of Energy Administration helped the price of crude to increase to a record $99.29 before falling back to 97.29.

19: £25,000 for COMBAT STRESS - S.Atlantic (Health) - 22.11.2007

Photo (c) HQ BFSAI - Commander British Forces, Brigadier Nick Davies presents cheque to Combat Stress representative, Mr Toby Elliot, during SAMA(82) Pilgrimage to the Falkland Islands.

20: HUMANE SOCIETY AWARDS FOR FALKLANDS THREE - Falklands (Heritage) - 22.11.2007

Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) - Neil Watson (Left) Christopher Hawksworth (Centre and Pat Whitney (Right) after receiving certificates from the Humane Society commending them on rescuing ten tourists from an overturned Zodiac at Long Island on 10 February 2006.

21: Governor Gurr hosts reception at Plantation House In honour of the Visit of the RFA Gold Rover - St Helena (Heritage) - 22.11.2007

On 19 November 2007 Governor Gurr invited the Captain of the RFA Gold Rover to the Governor’s Office at the Castle for morning coffee. Here, the Captain presented Governor Gurr with a book entitled “No Sea Too Rough”. Photo (c) SHG - Governor Gurr and Gold Rover's Captain.

22: It's all Change at Media Trust - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2007

Mr Dick Sawle has resigned as Chairman of Falkland Islands Media Trust. (Note: Neither SARTMA or FINN are members of the Media Trust)

23: Dr. Davies Council Seat Becomes Vacant - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2007

Dr Richard Davies recently raised with the Chief Executive, the matter of his acting in the role of Chief Medical Officer.

24: Publication of the St Helena Sustainable Development Plan - St Helena (Business News) - 22.11.2007

The St Helena Government has, today, released the St Helena Sustainable Development Plan. This is a comprehensive document and is effectively a three-year rolling plan for the Island that will be reviewed on an annual basis.

25: St Helena Executive Council Meeting; held Tuesday 13th November 2007 - S.Atlantic (Legal) - 22.11.2007

By Cyril Gunnell updates us on what happened during the latest meeting of St. Helena's Executive Council.

26: INAUGURAL ADDRESS GOVERNOR GURR - St Helena (Gen - Government) - 22.11.2007

After 6 months of waiting, it is truly wonderful to be here.

27: LEWIS CLIFTON’S FULL REMARKS AT THE MONDAY RECEPTION FOR THE VETERANS - Falklands (Heritage) - 22.11.2007

We come together this evening for our final reception, as we begin to say farewell to Veterans, family members, and the Combat Stress team who have resided with us and shared many experiences with us during this past week.

28: St Helena Celebrates GIS Day - St Helena (Heritage) - 22.11.2007

GIS Day is celebrated so that GIS users can have the opportunity to show people how the GIS technology works.

29: BIRTHDAY TWINS SOUGHT FOR DOCUMENTARY - S.Atlantic (Heritage) - 22.11.2007

Belgian television is making a filmed documentary and have started a worldwide search for individuals born on very specific dates. Photo (c) Belgium TV - the production team

30: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (20 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 21.11.2007

Crude Prices Increased today due to refinery capacity and supply as well as the weak dollar.

31: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (19 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 20.11.2007

Volitile sessions on stock exchanges, Dollar/Euro concerns and OPEC's decision not to increase production helped crude prices to increase today.

32: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (16 to 18 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 19.11.2007

Concerns about the long-term supply of crude has helped keep prices artificially high this weekend.

33: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (15 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 16.11.2007

A better than expected inventory report as well as an OPEC announcement about a lower demand forecast helped Crude prices to decline today.

34: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (14 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 15.11.2007

Crude prices increased today due to the Saudi Oil Minister saying there is no need for OPEC to raise production.

35: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (13 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 14.11.2007

Opec Ministers are admitting that there is enough crude in the system and that demand is declining.

36: WORLD’S MOST REMOTE ISLAND GETS ADVANCED MEDICAL SUPPORT FROM TEAM LED BY IBM AND BEACON EQUITY PARTNERS - S.Atlantic (Health) - 14.11.2007

The world’s most remote inhabited island can now access advanced telemedical care, thanks to pro-bono services and support from a high-technology team led by IBM and Beacon Equity Partners. Tristan da Cunha is located more than 1,665 miles west of Cape Town, South Africa, and is accessible only by a boat trip lasting a week or more.

37: Falklands Focus on Landmine Education - Falklands (Health) - 14.11.2007

Even Falklands Children know how to identify and mark suspected mines and how to get help in identifying landmines.

38: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (12 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 13.11.2007

OPEC's Arabian Minister has hinted that a decision to increase production could take place at the next meeting and this helped to decrease crude prices today.

39: A Falklands Poem - Falklands (Heritage) - 13.11.2007

Gus Hales tells it like it is in a moving poem recited at the Cathedral in Stanley on Remembrance Sunday. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) The Sama'82 Standard

40: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (08 to 11 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 12.11.2007

Energy Users and suppliers could set up a network for alternative fuels.

41: Falklands - Visiting Musicians Strike Up the Band - Falklands (Heritage) - 09.11.2007

The Band of the Prince of Wales Division are very busy in the Falklands this week. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) Strike up the Band!

42: Falklands Remember David Taylor CBE - Falklands (Heritage) - 09.11.2007

The death of the Falklands first Chief Executive was announced in the Islands today

43: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (07 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 08.11.2007

Today's better than expected inventory report from the US Department of Energy Administration helped prices to decrease slightly on Wednesday.

44: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (06 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 07.11.2007

Supply worries, the weak dollar and geopolitics helped to increase the price of crude today.

45: Falklands Pilgrims Arrive in Stanley - Falklands (Heritage) - 07.11.2007

Two hundred and fifty pilgrims have attived in the Falklands at the start of a week-long remembrance.

46: Falklands Pilgrims Arrive in Stanley - Falklands (Heritage) - 07.11.2007

Two hundred and fifty pilgrims have attived in the Falklands at the start of a week-long remembrance.

47: All Set for the SAMA'82 November Pilgrimage - Falklands (Heritage) - 06.11.2007

The Falklands South Atlantic Medal Association Pilgrimage will take place between the 6th and 13th of November.

48: FIDF Receive Lapel Badges at Government House - Falklands (Heritage) - 06.11.2007

Members of the FIDF who turned up in uniform and defended their country on 01 April 1992 have been presented UK Armed Services Veterans Lapel Badges at Government House. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN) FIDF Members who received the lapel badges posed for a group photo outside Government House.

49: Falklands Planning and Building Committee Report - Falklands (Business News) - 06.11.2007

Graham France updates us on what happened during this vital committee meeting.

50: St. Helena Executive Council Report - St Helena (Legal) - 06.11.2007

Cyril Gunnell updates us on the latest meeting of the St. Helena Executive Council.

51: Hydrocarbons Weekend Record (02 to 04 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 05.11.2007

Crude prices have increased due to the weak dollar and the jobs report.

52: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (01 November 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 02.11.2007

One year ago today Light Sweet Crude traded at $58.03 and Brent Crude Traded at $58.71.

53: Woolco Success Prompts Move to Local Management - Falklands (Agriculture) - 02.11.2007

The Falkland Islands Wool Company is now run by Falkland Islanders

54: Hydrocarbons Daily Record (31 October 2007) - Falklands (Mineral Resources) - 01.11.2007

Crude prices increased significantly today due to disappointing inventory reports from the US.

55: Falklands Executive Council Report (01/11/07) - Falklands (Legal) - 01.11.2007

A meeting of Executive Council took place on 24 October 2007. Following is a report about that meeting.

56: YEAR 1 FOR FALKLAND ISLANDS FISHING AGENCIES ASSOCIATION - Falklands (Fisheries) - 01.11.2007

The first annual general meeting for the Falkland Islands Fishing Agencies Association was held at 1700hrs on Tuesday, 30 October 2007 at the Malvina House Hotel. Later, at around 2000hrs, a celebratory buffet was hosted by the Association. During the AGM officers were elected, with Mr. Drew Irvine being elected Chairman. He spoke to people attending the buffet.