Articles published in June 2010
  49 articles published

1: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 29th June 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 30.06.2010

All Elected members were present at this meeting of EXCO. Gilly Francis attended as Acting Chief Secretary and in the light of the absence of the Financial Secretary I invited Tony Kilner to attend in order to advise us on matters financial.

2: St Helena Celebrates Armed Forces Day - St Helena (Heritage) - 30.06.2010

In spite of the overcast weather conditions, approximately 85 people attended the “Raising the Flag for our Armed Forces” ceremony which was held in front of the Court House in Jamestown on Saturday, 26th June.

3: Falklands' Summary of Executive Council Meeting 24 June 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 29.06.2010

The June meeting had a long agenda of more than 30 papers. The first summarised the review of the Partnering Agreement with Morrisons.

4: Falklands' General Purposes Committee Report 06.25.10 - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 29.06.2010

A meeting of the General Purposes Committee was held on Wednesday, 23 June 2010. On Friday, 25 June 2010 The Hon Mrs Jan Cheek MLA spoke to the media about what happened during that important committee meeting.

5: Director General Defence & Intelligence Visits the Falklands - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 29.06.2010

Robert Hannigan, Director General Defence & Intelligence for HMG has paid a flying visit to the Falklands. He arrived on Thursday, 24 June and left on Saturday, 26 June 2010 in order to carry out a familiarisation visit. Photo (c) J. Brock (FINN)

6: Mount Pleasant Airfield Runway Resurfacing Update 16 June 2010 - Falklands (Tourism/Travel) - 29.06.2010

As the runway at Mount Pleasant Airfield (MPA) is now 25yrs old it needs to be resurfaced. The main runway and some taxiways at MPA will be resurfaced by the engineering company COLAS between September 2010 and early 2011.

7: FIG Sets New Rules for Family Allowance - Falklands (Legal) - 27.06.2010

At its monthly meeting, Executive Council confirmed a decision that Family Allowance should no longer be paid for children who have reached their 16th birthday.

8: Falklands Viewers Welcome BFBS Digital in Stanley - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 27.06.2010

Viewers may have noticed that a test service of the new BFBS digital system from Sapper Hill is now being broadcast in Stanley.

9: Falklands Jelly Tots Celebrate 21st Anniversary - Falklands (Heritage) - 27.06.2010

Jelly Tots have celebrated their 21st Anniversary with a birthday party held at the Town Hall in Stanley on Sunday, 20 June 2010.

10: FIRS INTERVIEWS THE HON MR GAVIN SHORT, MLA - Falklands (Business News) - 27.06.2010

A Report for FIRS by Stacey Bragger (SB) 21.06.10

11: Falklands' Public Meeting Report 06.22.10 - Falklands (Business News) - 27.06.2010

A public meeting was held in the Court and Assembly Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700hrs on Tuesday, 22 June 2010.

12: Panel Established to Report on the Stillbirth of Alex Malcolm Thomas - St Helena (Legal) - 27.06.2010

In my press release of 17th June I indicated that I would be seeking a complete written account into the circumstances surrounding the stillbirth of Alex Malcolm Thomas.

13: St Helena - Presentation by French Consul on the French Properties - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 27.06.2010

On Friday, 18 June 2010, the French Consul, Michel Dancoisne-Martineau, gave a very interesting and informative presentation on the French properties on St Helena, to Members of the Legislative Council, Tourism Commission, senior Government officials and other invited guests.

14: St Helena - Maths Trainer Arrives on 24 June - St Helena (Education) - 27.06.2010

Education is one of the most important factors in the development of any country and, here on St Helena, against a backdrop of dwindling resources and skills, the Education Department continues to strive to provide quality learning opportunities for all.

15: The Hon Emma Edwards' Speech Before the UN C-24 Committee - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 25.06.2010

Thank you for giving me an opportunity to present the case of the Falkland Islands to the Committee of 24, in New York.

16: The Hon Gavin Short's C-24 Speech - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 25.06.2010

Following on from my colleague, I too would like to say that it is an honour to be able to help present our case to the C24.

17: Falklands Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Stanley Badminton Club - Falklands (Heritage) - 23.06.2010

Stanley Badminton Club (SBC) was first founded, with the approval of the Stanley Town Council, on 28 June 1950 under the chairmanship of Bert Livermore and was played in the old gymnasium on Ross Road.

18: Falklands Police Chief reviews first 5 months in the job - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 23.06.2010

It is now five months since Gary Finchett took up post as Chief Police Officer, Director of Community Safety, with responsibility for the overall direction of the Royal Falkland Islands Police, the Customs & Immigration Service, the Fire & Rescue Service and the Falkland Islands Defence Force.

19: Falklands - New Contract for Tim Thorogood - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 23.06.2010

Dr Tim Thotogood will be renewing his contract as Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands Government when his present contract completes in 2011.

20: Shackleton Scholarships Announced - Falklands (Education) - 23.06.2010

Shackleton Scholarships have been announced for quality of life scholars studying in the Falklands and South Georgia.

21: Stanley Retail Price Index Review to Begin on 01 September - Falklands (Gen - Government) - 23.06.2010

A review of the Stanley Retail Price Index is planned to begin on 1 September 2010 and run until the end of August 2011.

22: Development Project Facilitator gains Diploma in Project Management with Distinction - St Helena (Education) - 23.06.2010

In October 2008, Tessa Roberts was successful in securing a place to study a 2 year Distance Learning Course in Project Management with Oxford College

23: Rockhopper Copper to Receive MBE - Tristan (Heritage) - 18.06.2010

Conrad Glass or Connie as he is more affectionately known, has for many years provided loyal and dedicated service to the Tristanian community as a policeman, politician and on occasion Acting Administrator.

24: Address by the Representative, Sukey Cameron MBE, at the Falkland Islands Government Annual Reception on Wednesday 16th June 2010 - Falklands (Heritage) - 17.06.2010

As always, I begin by welcoming you to our Annual Reception and thanking you for your support. In times of change and uncertainty, it is good to have so many friends. We are very grateful

25: Chilean Earthquake Appeal Earns Nearly 27,000 for Chilean Town - Falklands (Heritage) - 17.06.2010

A small town in Chile is to benefit from the £26,600.19 that was raised after an 8.8 earthquake hit that country in February.

26: Falklands Commemorate Liberation Day - Falklands (Heritage) - 17.06.2010

The Falklands have marked the 28th anniversary of liberation with a service at Christ Church Cathedral officiated by the Rev Richard Hines who welcomed visiting veterans as well as H. E. the Governor Mr Alan and Mrs Helen Huckle, Commander British Forces, Commodore Philip Thicknesse and Mrs Thicknesse, Members of Legislative Assembly, and the general public.

27: FIRS Goes One to One with Michael Poole - Falklands (Business News) - 17.06.2010

The Policy Department for the Falkland Islands Government has been asked by Honourable members to review the existing employment laws in the Falklands and are making recommendations on any element that should be updated or altered in the future

28: St Helena EXCO REPORT – 15th June 2010 - St Helena (Legal) - 17.06.2010

The only agenda item was about the revision of fuel prices. It was an Information Paper that arose from the decision at the previous EXCO to flex fuel prices to reflect importation costs. In the light of that earlier paper, prices had changed on 4th June to 80p per litre for diesel (6p up) and £1.30 per litre for petrol, (6p down).

29: St Helena's New Provisional Tourism Commission Appointed - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 17.06.2010

Tourism is a key target area in developing St Helena’s economy. To this end, a new Provisional Tourism Commission has been appointed whose task will be to oversee the future development of our tourist industry.

30: St Helena Film Crew to Update Promotional Tourism Video - St Helena (Tourism/Travel) - 17.06.2010

A film crew of two will be visiting St Helena between 24 June and 02 July 2010.

31: Liberation Day in the Falklands Commemorated - Falklands (Heritage) - 14.06.2010

The skies cried on Liberation Day but this didn't stop us from remembering thiose who gave their lives for our freedom. Photos (c) J. Brock (FINN)

32: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 MAY 2010 The Honourable Miss Emma Edwards - Falklands (Legal) - 08.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, it has been a tough budget with a lot of increases. However, I do believe that it was a wise budget; not depending on oil revenues and revenues from various fishing stocks.

33: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 MAY 2010 The Hon Mrs Jan Cheek: - Falklands (Legal) - 08.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, it has been a tough budget with a lot of increases. However, I do believe that it was a wise budget; not depending on oil revenues and revenues from various fishing stocks.

34: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 MAY 2010 The Hon Mr Gavin Short: - Falklands (Legal) - 08.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, in rising to support the Motion for Adjournment, (I have) just a couple of brief ramblings.

35: St Helena ExCo report 49 – 1st June 2010 - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

This was the third ExCo meeting in less than one month, and the last which I will have the honour of convening during my current appointment as Acting Governor, as H.E. Governor Gurr will return to Island on Friday. I thanked Members for their hard work and courteous support over the past several weeks.

36: St Helena Change in Fuel Pricing - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

Exco has approved a new, more transparent methodology for setting the wholesale price of fuel.

37: St Helena Increase in Inspection Fees for Motor Vehicles and Cranes - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

Executive Council has agreed to increase vehicle inspection fees by £3.00 following consultation between the relevant Committees and stakeholders.

38: St Helena WHARF MARINE WORKS - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

Arriving on the RMS on the 24th June will be two CAN France personnel ie the Contract Manager and the Civil Engineer, who will be on island for approximately 9 months undertaking the limited Construction Works Phase 1, for the Jamestown Wharf Improvements Programme.

39: St Helena Advisers Visits to St Helena - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

Gillian Francis, Acting Chief Secretary, reports on advisers visits to St Helena

40: St Helena Mobility in Public Service – Department Heads Swop Roles - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

As part of its Public Sector Reform Programme and, in developing its workforce, the St Helena Government is keen to encourage staff to move from one department to another.

41: St Helena Revised Strategy for Life Long Learning - St Helena (Business News) - 08.06.2010

In recognising the importance of their role in taking the island forward with or without air access, the Education Department has reviewed and developed a new Life Long Learning Strategy.

42: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mr Roger Edwards - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, first I would like to start by thanking the Treasury staff, my Colleagues around the table, the Treasury department and all those who have been involved in order to achieve this £1Million operating budget deficit as planned in the revised Medium Term Financial Plan. Presently things are on course for a balanced budget next year.

43: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mr Dick Sawle - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, before I forget my manners, I must add my personal thanks also to most of my colleagues earlier on this week in previous Legislative Assembly for the assistance and work on behalf of the Falklands given by the Governor, Alan Huckle and his wife, Helen.

44: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mr Glenn Ross - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I realise now that my two pages of prepared ramblings are somewhat inadequate. I thank the Honourable Dick Sawle for that.

45: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mrs Sharon Halford - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, although this budget round is the first for this Assembly. It is not the first that I have been involved in – it is the ninth. This time, however, differs from previous occasions.

46: LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY 28 May 2010 The Hon Mr Bill Luxton - Falklands (Legal) - 03.06.2010

Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I think it is probably a relief to everyone – Officials and Elected Members alike – that this marathon budget session is concluded. And I think we all owe a vote of thanks to Treasury staff in particular and the Financial Secretary, as I prefer to think of him.

47: Falklands Budget Session Motion of Thanks Speeches - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2010

Your Excellency, Mr Speaker, Honourable members, I am happy to propose the motion of thanks to Governor Huckle for his speech. I like the new format. I like the fact that it represents the plans and wishes of this new Assembly, of which I am proud to be part.

48: Falklands Budget Session Business and Legislation - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2010

After H. E. the Governor Mr Huckle left the chamber Assembly business began with the confirmation of the record of the meeting of Legislative Assembly held on the 26th of February 2010. The Speaker signed it as a true record.

49: Falklands Legislative Assembly End Session 28 May 2010 - Falklands (Legal) - 01.06.2010

The final budget session of Legislative Assembly began with Motion No. 1/2010 - Customs duties payable in respect of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products.