FIBS NEWS DIRECT: TUESDAY, 15 APRIL 2003
Note: Donald Lamont story published by FINN last Friday.
FIRST BATCH OF ABATTOIR MEAT UP FOR SALE:
Meat that was produced by the Abattoir before the EU licence was granted has been put up for sale by the Falkland Islands Meat Company. This meat cannot be offered to overseas buyers because of the lack of an EU stamp, and has been sitting in cold storage in the Polar Warehouse for around 12 months. George Paice, from the Abattoir, says the meat probably has a life-span of two to three years in its frozen state. There are various cuts of mutton and lamb on offer and anyone that’s interested can contact John Ferguson or William Dobie at the Abattoir before the 25th of April.
£1500.00 RAISED AT GUIDES BAZAAR:
One thousand five hundred pounds was the amount raised at the Guides Bazaar on Saturday. The Hall was packed with people fighting it out for, amongst other things, books and raffle tickets. Also drawn on the day was the winner of the fly-away raffle, which was ticket No. 10387 – winning £1,020.00. There are still unclaimed raffle prizes and, if you are not sure if you have won a prize, Rosemary King has a list and will check for you. Commissioner, Jane Cotter, was astounded at the amount of money raised in the day, and, is pleased to be able to announce that the 5 Guides and leader, Trish Halmshaw will be flying to Ascension this Thursday for a week’s camping trip with the Guides on ASI.
BAS AIRCRAFT HEADING NORTH FOR WINTER MAINTENANCE:
Two BAS Twin Otters left the Islands today after three days here. They flew to Montevideo this afternoon after making sure that the Dash 7 was on its way here from Rothera. They had to keep their skis on just in case there were any problems with the Dash 7’s flight. But all went according to plan, so they were able to take off heading North. The Dash 7 arrived here this afternoon and will be flying on to Montevideo. All aircraft, including two that flew north in early March, will then be going for their winter maintenance in Canada. The season at Rothera was extended by around two weeks this year, because of the rebuilding of the Bonner Laboratory, which was devastated by fire last year.
CLOCKS GO BACK:
It’s soon going to be more of a struggle trying to get up in the mornings when the time changes. Government clocks are going back one hour reverting to local meantime at 0200 on Sunday. But the good news is that you will have an extra hour of light in the mornings. And, also the change will be happening over the long weekend, as this Friday is Good Friday and Monday, the Queen’s birthday is also a holiday. On those days all Government Departments other than those providing essential services, will be closed.
LOLIGO:
Things have come to an abrupt halt on the Loligo front. The season closed yesterday and the ships arrive in port today for their inspections. Three of these have already left and are heading for the high seas to fish and the remaining vessels are in Port William. This leaves135 vessels fishing in the zone and Illex catches are around 20 tonnes with the top catch of 53 tonnes. The Sierra Grados has now left FIPASS along with a Jigger that nis in for repairs. And the Typhoon is now alongside. And, Berkley Sound is very quiet with only 2 reefers and a jigger.
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