HEADLINES
FPV Lilibet formally handed over to the Falkland Islands Government
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
27 April 2023 FPV Lilibet formally handed over to the Falkland Islands Government On Wednesday 26 April the new Fishery Patrol Vessel, FPV Lilibet was formally handed over to the Falkland Islands Government and will assume her duties on Monday 1 May 2023. FPV Lilibet’s design is that of a smaller […]
Saint Helena: ANNUAL PRICE INFLATION RATE AT 5.4%
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
ANNUAL PRICE INFLATION RATE AT 5.4% For the first quarter of 2023, the RPI has been measured at 114.8 (Chart 1). This is an increase of 5.4% from a year ago, when the RPI was 109.0, and it means that retail prices have, on average, increased by 5.4% over […]
Saint Helena: UPDATE ON FIBRE CABLE PROJECT – APRIL
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
UPDATE ON FIBRE CABLE PROJECT – APRIL Further to the update provided in March 2023, there are now four project work streams that remain outstanding before the Island can begin fully enjoying the benefits of the new cable: Finalisation of the cable landing station at Rupert’s Bay The […]
Saint Helena: MAIL DISRUPTIONS VIA ROYAL MAIL SERVICES, UK
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
MAIL DISRUPTIONS VIA ROYAL MAIL SERVICES, UK The Post & Customer Services Centre (P&CSC) would like to address the issue of the non-receiving of mail from the UK. The Universal Postal Union (UPU) has issued a statement relating to the cause of the disruption to the service, which […]
Antarctica’s heart of ice has skipped a beat. Time to take our medicine
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
Antarctica’s heart of ice has skipped a beat. Time to take our medicine Published: April 17, 2023 9.03pm BST Author Edward Doddridge Research Associate in Physical Oceanography, University of Tasmania Disclosure statement Edward Doddridge receives funding from the Australian Research Council and the Australian Government. University of Tasmania provides funding […]
Saint Helena: ACCESS TO PEAKS NATIONAL PARKS PROHIBITED UNTIL DECEMBER 2023
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
ACCESS TO PEAKS NATIONAL PARKS PROHIBITED UNTIL DECEMBER 2023 In March, it was announced that there was increasing concern over the impact of multiple plant pathogens that are affecting endemic tree species within the Peaks National Park. At that time, we encouraged people not to access the Peaks unless […]
Saint Helena: STATISTICAL UPDATE – ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
www.sainthelena.gov.sh STATISTICAL UPDATE: ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES The latest statistical updates have been released for Arrivals and Departures data on April 12, 2023 as follows: For the month of February 2023, there were a total of 393 arrivals. Compared to the same period in 2022 this is […]
Ascension Island: Argentine Defense ministry held meetings with US Southern Command
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
Defense ministry held meetings with US Southern Command General Laura Richardson met with Defense Minister Jorge Taiana yesterday BUENOS AIRES HERALD APRIL 18, 2023 Argentina’s Defense Minister Jorge Taiana and General Laura Richardson of the United States Southern Command met yesterday in Buenos Aires to […]
Falkland Islands: FIGAS – The Air Taxi Service That Keeps The Falkland Islands Connected
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
FIGAS: The Air Taxi Service That Keeps The Falkland Islands Connected BY JONATHAN E. HENDRY for simply flying The aircraft has to be booked for each flight, with each schedule released the day before. Passengers attempting to get around the Falkland Islands are likely to and a […]
Governor’s Visit to Tristan da Cunha 2023
J. Brock (FINN) Apr 29
Governor’s Visit to Tristan da Cunha 2023 Photos from Carlene Glass Green The Governor, His Excellency Nigel Phillips CBE, had a busy schedule during his recent visit to Tristan da Cunha with his wife Emma. They arrived on Monday 20th March 2023 on the MFV Edinburgh, and on Tuesday […]