Articles published in March 2009
  19 articles published

1: HMS Clyde Patrols South Georgia - Br.Ant.Territory (Fisheries) - 30.03.2009

HMS CLYDE returned to East Cove Military Port today after completing her third patrol of South Georgia. The ship spent five days patrolling the island and renewing links with the government officials and British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists who live there. Photo (C) Media Ops MPC

2: Princess Royal Begins Falklands Visit - Falklands (Heritage) - 25.03.2009

HRH the Princess Royal has completed day two of a three-day visit to the Falklands. Photo (C) J. Brock (FINN) - HRH and Mr Nick Barrett with Barbara Booth and Cllr Stevens.

3: Summary of Executive Council Meeting 18th March 2009 - Falklands (Legal) - 25.03.2009

This month’s meeting of Executive Council was relatively short in terms of items to report on as a number of papers dealt with funding matters which have now being referred to the Select Committee on the Budget.

4: FIRS Puts the Spotlight on Roger Spink and Mike Rendell - Falklands (Business News) - 25.03.2009

The Telecommunications Debate is heating up and Stacey Bragger asks the difficult questions to representatives on both sides of the debate.

5: Cable and Wireless withdraws request for Price Review - Falklands (Business News) - 25.03.2009

The Government has announced that Cable and Wireless have withdrawn their request for a review of prices

6: General Purposes Committee Meeting Report (18/03/09) - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 25.03.2009

A meeting of the General Purposes Committee took place on Wednesday, 18 March 2009. On Thursday, 19 March 2009 Cllr Mike Summers updated the media on what happened during this important committee meeting.

7: FIG Disappointed over Chamber of Commerce Pulling out of Telecommunications Users Group - Falklands (Business News) - 25.03.2009

The Chamber of Commerce is disappointed with the Falkland Island Government’s press release this morning regarding the Telecommunications Users Group

8: LET’S HEAR IT FOR BT - Falklands (Business News) - 25.03.2009

I am sorry, but your e-mail address sinews@btinternet.com has been scrapped by BT.

9: Falklands Public Meeting Report - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 18.03.2009

A public meeting was held in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall on Monday, 16 March 2009 at 1700 hrs.

10: MPA Based Winner for World's Most Southerly Marathon - Falklands (Heritage) - 18.03.2009

The Standard Chartered Stanley Marathon has taken place on Sunday, 15 March 2009. Fifty eight marathon runners – a new record for the event, as well as sixteen relay teams consisting of 64 runners brought the total number of participants to one hundred and twenty two.

11: CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PULLS OUT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTATIVE FORUM - Falklands (Business News) - 18.03.2009

Following a meeting of the Chamber Council on 11/3/2009 the Chamber of Commerce has decided not to take part in further meetings of the Telecommunications Consultative Forum.

12: We Need the Telecommunications Service we are Paying For - Falklands (Business News) - 18.03.2009

It is hoped that we the people have thwarted any further attempt to block SKIPE.

13: SOUTH ATLANTIC AIRBRIDGE: CHANGES UNDER THE NEW JOINT POLICY STATEMENT - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 15.03.2009

The MOD and FCO have recently agreed a new Joint Policy Statement (JPS) for the use of the Air-bridge between Brize Norton, Ascension Island and the Falkland Islands for Non-MoD passengers and freight.

14: Whalebone Arch Undergoes a Face Lift - Falklands (Heritage) - 13.03.2009

Hugh Marsden and Steve Massem are in the process of sanding down the Whalebone Arch in preparation for some restorative work to the structure. The project is funded by the Museum and National Trust.

15: Ram and Bull Sale to be Held at Saladero - Falklands (Agriculture) - 13.03.2009

The National Stud Flock Ram Sale and the National Beef Herd Bull Sale will be held at Saladero, Wednesday, 18 March 2009

16: Argentine '82 Veteran Honoured at Darwin Cemetery - Falklands (Heritage) - 13.03.2009

The remains of 1st Lt. Jorge Casco were buried at Darwin cemetery on Saturday 7 March 2009 in the presence of family members who travelled to and from the Islands on a private civil aircraft.

17: Falklands Legislative Assembly Meeting (27/02/09) - Falklands (Legal) - 05.03.2009

find out what happened at Falklands Legislative Assembly

18: Falklands Executive Council Round-up (02/26/09) - Falklands (Legal) - 04.03.2009

Find out what happened during this vital committee meeting

19: Brian Binley MP Responds to Argentine Critics - Falklands (Heritage) - 03.03.2009

Brian Binley MP has received several emails from upset Argentineans about his visit to the Falklands, please find below the response he has sent back to them: