FINN(COM) DAILY RECORD: MONDAY, 02 AUGUST 2004
Compiled by J. Brock (FINN)
TRISTAN DA CUNHA: SWARM OF EARTHQUAKES CONFIRMED
By J. Brock (SARTMA - TdC)
Further to reports published earlier on Tristan Times Online, a swarm of earthquakes struck Tristan da Cunha on the nights of 28 and 29 July 2004. According to Mr. Rod Stewart, of the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO Vienna International Centre, the main swarm lasted about eight hours and was located 30km below the 1961 volcano. After the main swarm, there were a few individual earthquakes. Seismic activity tapered off since then, however, there has been no report received for 01 August 2004.
According to James Glass from Tristan Times the appropriate authorities in the UK have been informed, although no one is thought to be in any danger from this most recent seismic incident.
WINTER SEASON PRESS RELEASE
Round six of the Winter League saw a poor turnout in fairly dire weather conditions, many are off on leave this week so will catch up scores when they get back. Sporting this week saw Jon Clark come out as a clear winner and newcomer Al Sutherland from JSSU slip into second place with Steve Dent not able to produce the goods again this week. Ricardo Leyton showed the promise he has consistently displayed by shooting a respectable 19 (63%) coming equal third with Steve.
Scores for the week;
| | | Week 6 | |
| | | Sporting | |
| Name | Shots Faced | Hits | % |
| Jon Clark | 30 | 26 | 87% |
| Al Sutherland | 30 | 20 | 67% |
| Steve Dent | 30 | 19 | 63% |
| Ricardo Leyton | 30 | 19 | 63% |
Sporting again next round, which is on Sunday 15th August at 1345 hours on Phillips Point Range. All are welcome as we shoot every week at 1330 hours and also during the week. Contact Steve Dent on 22021/27285 for further information.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Tuesday, 03 August 2004: Falkland Islands Development Board 0800 Lookout Lodge
Falkland Landholdings Corporation 1100 Lookout Lodge
Wednesday, 04 August 2004: Housing Committee 1330 Liberation Room, Secretariat
Thursday, 05 August 2004: Planning and Building Committee 0900 Liberation Room
Stanley Lands Committee, 1330 Liberation Room
FIBS NEWS DIRECT: 02 AUGUST 2004
COURT NEWS:
A youth had his pre-trial review put off until Wednesday this morning after seeking legal representation. The chosen representative only arrived back into the Islands on Saturday and so hasn’t had time to go through the details with his client. A new trial date has also been set for Friday.
TRAVELMART 2004:
Tourism delegates from the Falklands are preparing to go to Travelmart 2004 with the aim of trying to find new ideas to include in travel programmes. Local tour operator, Sally Ellis, says that they are in the process of preparing material for their annual attendance at the meeting, which is happening in Brazil from the 29th of September to 01 October.
INFANT JUNIOR SCHOOL PRIZE GIVING:
This item will be reported in full on the Falkland Islands News Network and SARTMA.
COMMISSION ON STERLING:
Customers dealing with the Bank and the Treasury will now have to pay 1% commission on the exchange of Falkland Pounds to Sterling. This is due to the costs associated with importing Sterling. The charge came into effect on Friday. Because of this, the bank has removed its £500.00 limit and will exchange Sterling subject to availability. To ensure you get the amount you want, special orders should be placed with the bank. Travellers cheques in Sterling and USD are also available for a 1% commission charge.
POLICE NEWS:
Things were quiet for the Police over the weekend, with only two incidents to report. The first was a request for an ambulance just before 0315 on Sunday morning. A person had collapsed on Davis Street. They were later taken to the hospital. And, just after 1200 on Sunday on Ross Road, a two-vehicle road traffic accident was reported. One vehicle had reversed into another, causing minor damage. Both parties are dealing by way of insurance.
FISHING SHIPPING AND HARBOUR NEWS:
Lolligo catches over the weekend were good with averages of 26 to 28 tonnes. The vessels have now moved out to the east of Stanley. On Saturday, the trawler, John Cheek, was alongside FIPASS to pick up her licence and discharge cargo. The Petrel and Kalahari were in Port William to collect crew and stores and the MOD Charter vessel arrived alongside FIPASS yesterday. Also on Sunday, the Isla Ala Grando left after having her catch verified. Today, the Arnallis was in to collect her Finfish Licence and there is just one vessel, the Zalgares, in Berkley Sound.
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