FINN(COM) DAILY RECORD: 16 FEBRUARY 2004

(With Relevant Articles from FIBS)

 

Compiled by J. Brock (FINN)

 

The Norwegian Crown will call in to Stanley tomorrow the 17th February 2004.
The ETA is 0800-0900hrs and ETD 1600hrs. There are 997 passengers onboard
and shore excursions have been organised by FITT throughout the day. The
Crown will be anchored in Port William.

The Royal Princess will call in to Stanley on the 18th February 2004. The
ETA is 0700hrs and ETD 1800hrs. There are shore excursions booked
throughout the day for passengers. Passenger numbers approx 1200. The
Princess will be anchored in Port William.

Kind regards
Debbie

WOOL REPORT: for the week ending Friday 6^th February 2004

 

Auctions

 

The Australian market’s Eastern Market Indicator was little changed overall this week but with wool finer than 21 microns tending softer.  The EMI added a cent on Tuesday, gained three cents on Wednesday and lost the three cents on Thursday.  The EMI thus closed the week a cent better at 790 A cents.  “In relatively short supply broader wool fared better than finer types although stylish selections were generally firm.  China and European topmakers were active.” WRWMR.

 

In New Zealand the Fine Indicator was not quoted.  The Medium Indicator added eight cents to 544 NZ cents. The Strong Indicator was six better at 374 NZ cents, whilst the Lamb Indicator also gained six cents to close at 374 NZ cents. Nine percent was passed-in.

 

The Cape Wools Overall Merino Indicator moved 2.0 percent lower from 3,332 SA cents to 3,264 SA cents not least because of the stronger currency.

 

The British sale saw ‘strong demand on most types resulting in a clearance of 81% on a 2.15 million kilo offering’.  The UK indicator was unchanged at 78 p/kg.

 

Currencies

 

Influenced by UK interest rates, the Australian dollar traded weaker towards the end of the week at 2.40 A cents/£ whilst the New Zealand dollar was trading at 2.68 NZ cents/£.

 

UK Interest Rates

 

The Bank of England raised UK base interest rates for the second time in three months to four percent (4.0%).  In contrast the European Central Bank this week kept its primary rate unchanged at two percent and last week the US Federal Reserve held its primary rate at one percent.  Futures market rates indicated UK rates were expected to end the year at 4.5 to 4.75 percent and rise to 5 percent by the end of 2005. FT.

 

FWG Agency

 

All additional supplies of Falkland wool would be much welcomed by our speciality customers.

 

Many thanks for all the bale specifications received of late.

 

With Regards

 

Robert.

 

 

Monday, 16 February 2004

 

Kiss4Life Week

 

Kiss4Life week in the Stanley Leisure Centre was a tremendous success with many successful activities taking place;

 

–  All KS2 students from the Stanley Infant and Junior School attended lifesaving classes during normal swim times

–  A number of parents were briefed on how to react to an infant not breathing or choking

–  Others were offered classes on how to deal with young children and adults not breathing or choking

–  Adults were given the opportunity to experience an hour in the life of a lifeguard

–  A number of youngsters were given an experience of what it would be like to be a ‘rookie’ lifeguard

–  A very successful Valentines pool party and disco took place on Saturday afternoon

–  Kiss4Life badges have sold well with some still left for sale at the Reception Desk

–  Kiss4Life T-Shirts should be available very soon

–  A donation will be sent to the Kiss4Life fund in the UK helping them to develop first aid and Lifesaving training throughout the community, including the Falkland Islands

 

Overall a very successful week.  Thanks need to be offered to Jean Diggle and the Red Cross for her help with first aid training as well as Leisure Centre Staff for all of their hard work during the week.

 

 

For further information on the week and it’s aims refer to the following;

 

–  www.kiss4life.org.uk

–  Emma Hoskisson - [email protected]

–  Steve Dent – Recreation Manager – [email protected]

 

 

FIBS NEWS DIRECT: MONDAY, 16 February 2004

(With Relevant Articles from FIBS)

 

Compiled by J. Brock (FINN)

 

CAPE PEMBROKE HALF MARATHON:

 

Runners enjoyed perfect weather yesterday for the Cape Pembroke Half Marathon.  Unfortunately, the rain on the previous two days meant the route had to be altered – beginning at Sapper Hill and running to Gypsy Cove, then cross country to the Lady Liz and back along the front to Victory Green.  The first man over the line was Luke Hiashi from MPA with a time of 1 hr 24 min and 39 sec.  He was followed by two more Military men, Anthony Woos and Martin Stevens in second and third places.  First local man across the line was Tom Blake with a time of 1 hr 28 min.  The first woman in was Rebecca Screech at 1 hr 35 min followed by Lucy Bennett who was also the first veteran woman, and Kate Dhiel.  There were several teams of youngsters running in the relay.  First across the line were Emily Hancox, Jules Barton, David Barton and Tiffany May.  Second were the Sea Cadets followed by the Four Runaways.  Last but not least, the first walker across the line was John Birmingham, with Sally Owen the first female walker.

 

BILL RAMMELL TO ARGENTINA:

 

The Falklands were in the news this weekend with Bill Rammell’s visit to Buenos Aires to try and settle the Charter Flights row.  Mr. Rammell told the BBC’s World at One that Britain and Argentina had too many good relations but added, “What we do have now is a problem.  And, despite considerable efforts on our side, it’s not been possible to reach agreement.  Nevertheless, Argentina is fully aware of our position and I’m visiting Buenos Aires next week.  And, amongst the many issues I will be discussing, I will be urging the Argentine Government to work with us to get this process back on track."” Asked whether he would allow an Argentine carrier to operate to the Falklands, Mr. Rammell refused to discuss specific proposals ahead of the talks.  The BBC Website also quotes Argentine Chief of Staff, Alberto Fernandez, who said, “We will go on behaving like this and trust we can get an agreement to recover our Islands.  The British Government has its own position and we have ours.  We will keep on fighting in favour of ours as the British Government maintains its.  I think that rationality will rule at all times but whatever, no one can doubt that we have the right to the Islands that are less than 200 miles from the Argentine coast.”  Reports on the disputes have also appeared in the Guardian Newspaper, the Scotsman and in the Australian Daily Newspaper called “The Australian.”

 

CRICKET NEWS:

 

The Falklands Cricket team has returned from its tour of Chile where it gained attention from the world’s media, some of it tongue and cheek.  The Times reported over the weekend, “The Falklands boast the southerly most Cricket pitch with a matting wicket from which bowlers, bowling into the wind, often struggle to reach the opposite end.” 

 

The touring team played 3 matches in Chile and lost them all.  They hope for better results when they have adapted better to non-Falklands conditions.  But team members said they were very pleased with their performance despite the defeats.  In the first match against the Chilean National Team, players struggled against the 34C heat, seeing the Chileans reach 434 with 50 Overs.  The Falklands’ reply was a modest 99 but it took the Chileans 40 Overs to bowl them out.  The game drew an impressive 200 spectators. 

 

Playing Chile again on Tuesday, the Falklands produced more robust bowling and fielding, limiting Chile to 197 for 9 off 40 Overs.  But their batting let them down and the Falklands were eventually all out for 57. 

 

The final match against UK Veterans saw the Falklands bat first and score 86 all out, having at one time looked as though over 150 plus was achievable.  The British team took 22 Overs to score the necessary target.  Migs Cofre took an outstanding catch at Forward Short Leg and Mike Hart Producing an excellent stumping.  The British team were finally 87 for 2 in 22 Overs.  Over the whole tour, Kevin Clapp produced the best bowling figures of the series. 

 

Greg Bradfield was the best batsman with 66 runs and Richard Marlor was best all rounder.  Vice Captain, Steve Tildslay said that despite the disappointing batting, a lot of positive things had come from the tour.  They hoped to see the development officer of the Chilean Team come to the Islands within the next few months to provide some batting coaching and are also hoping to get further coaching from MCC staff, thanks to the British Team Captain, Peter Carroll, who is also a member of the MCC Management Committee.  The team has had an offer to play in the South American Championships in Santiago in December and to play in the Perth, Australia Vintage Cricket Festival in March 2005.  They have also been invited to play matches against Brazil and Peru.

 

EXPLOSIVE DEVICE:

 

Police and the EOD Team were called out around 1715 yesterday to a suspicious device on Sapper Hill, which had been found around 25 ft away from the track.  EOD Cordoned off the area and detonated the device, which was live at around 1845.

 

OTHER POLICE NEWS:

 

The only other Police activity over the weekend was the closure of the North Camp Road and the Moody Brook Bridge on Friday afternoon because of the heavy rain.

 

FEEDBACK:

 

KEMH say they want feedback from the public about 12 sheltered houses in East Stanley.  A set of 12 possible lay-outs has been produced by the Health and Social Services Department for the site.  And, they will be on display in the Standard Chartered Bank for two weeks from tomorrow.  A book will be provided for comments.  For more information, call Norman McGregor-Edwards on 27485.  Meanwhile, work is still progressing on the building of sheltered housing between Lois Cottage and Stanley Cottage.

 

ILLEX:

 

The Illex fishing season started at 1800 on Saturday.  There are now 92 vessels fishing in the zone, mostly for Illex.

 

SHIPPING:

 

In Berkley Sound, the reefer, Vega and the tanker, Zalgares.  There have been 2 cruise ships in today, the Coronia and the Marco Polo.  They both anchored in Port William.  The Anne Boye is still alongside FIPASS being loaded.

 

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