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South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Study reveals 60 million years of penguin evolution
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
Study reveals 60 million years of penguin evolution 19 July 2022 BAS News stories Scientists have reconstructed more than 60 million years of evolutionary history to reveal how penguins became oceanic birds. An international team of 40 researchers analysed the genomes – the complete set of DNA – […]
Tristan da Cunha: The Brass Fish Figure found at Blenden Hall, Inaccessible Island
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
The Brass Fish Figure found at Blenden Hall, Inaccessible Island Treasure Island Challenge A brass fish figure was found on Blenden Hall beach by Tristan islander Jack Green on 24th March 2007. tristandc.com challenges to maritime historians to try to establish exactly what the figure is, […]
St Helena: ANNUAL PRICE INFLATION RATE RISES TO 4.8%
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
ANNUAL PRICE INFLATION RATE RISES TO 4.8% For the second quarter of 2022, the Statistical Office has measured the Retail Price Index (RPI) at 112.8. This is an increase of 4.8% from a year ago, which is the highest annual inflation rate since 2017, which was just after the […]
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: Success for krill survey in South Georgia
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
Success for krill survey in South Georgia 21 July, 2022 BAS News stories The second of six winter krill surveys in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is underway. The first winter krill survey was completed successfully on board the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands fishery patrol vessel MV Pharos […]
Falkland Islands: New Strategic Advisor for Fortuna Ltd
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
New Strategic Advisor for Fortuna Ltd 12/07/22 Press Statement Falklands company Fortuna Ltd are pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Rowland as Strategic Advisor. Barry is well known to many people in the islands. He will be working alongside the board, supporting the Managing Director and General […]
Ascension Island Government Response to consultation feedback published
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
Public Consultation on Entry Control Policy Ends 19 July 2022 Ascension Island Government Response to consultation feedback published Between Friday 24 June and Monday 18 July a public consultation was held on a draft Policy on Entry Control to Ascension. A robust system of entry control […]
NEW GOVERNOR HISTORIC FIRST FOR FALKLANDS
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
NEW GOVERNOR HISTORIC FIRST FOR FALKLANDS By J Brock (FINN) H E the Governor Mrs Alison Blake was sworn in as Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands on Saturday 23 July 2022 at the Court and Council Chamber […]
Falkland Islands: Lindblad Expeditions Introduces Extended-Length Voyages
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
Lindblad Expeditions Introduces Extended-Length Voyages by Dori Saltzman / July 27, 2022 National Geographic Orion will sail some of the line’s new extended length voyages. Photo: Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic is introducing eight extended-length voyages, ranging from 18 to 38 days, that give guests more time to explore the […]
Falkland Islands: ExCo report – 26th July 2022
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
PRESS RELEASE Report on Executive Council 26 July 2022 ExCo report – 26th July 2022 A meeting of Executive Council was held on 26th July 2022. MLAs Hansen, Pollard and Spink attended the meeting. All papers were approved unanimously unless stated otherwise. The first paper considered two […]
St Helena: GOVERNOR DESIGNATE TO ARRIVE ON SATURDAY 13 AUGUST
J. Brock (FINN) Aug 7
GOVERNOR DESIGNATE TO ARRIVE ON SATURDAY 13 AUGUST The Governor Designate of St Helena, Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha, Mr Nigel Phillips CBE accompanied by his wife Emma, will arrive at St Helena on Saturday, 13 August 2022. Mr Nigel Phillips CBE The Governor Designate and […]