FINN(COM) DAILY RECORD:
Compiled by J. Brock (FINN)
AEROLINEAS PROPOSAL ANOTHER FANTACY SAYS GOVERNOR
By J. Brock (FINN)
Reports in both the
Like the pervious attempt, the proposal came from
This is the second one-sided attempt in as many weeks to propose air links between
FLAGS AT HALF MAST FOR FORMER US PRESIDENT
By J. Brock (FINN)
Flags on all government buildings are, today, flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for former US President Ronald Reagan. He was instrumental in the conflict and is credited for the logistical support that won the Falklands back their freedom from Argentine occupation.
The people of the Falklands have been paying tribute to the former US President. On Wednesday, the Falklands UK Representative, Miss Sukey Cameron, signed a book of condolence at the US Embassy in London, which read, “In grateful memory of all your support in 1982 from the Government and the People of the Falkland Islands.”
During the conflict the then US President authorised the use of Wideawake Airfield for British aircraft. There was technical and logistic support that he authorised as well. People here will remember his contribution to their freedom.
FIBS NEWS DIRECT: 11 JUNE 2004
A&E KNITWEAR:
A&E Knitwear has new owners has new owners today after Anne and Eddy Chandler sold up to spend some time in the UK. The business, on Philomel Street, has been bough by Miles Lee and Karen Ballantyne. The pair say they are hoping to put a manager in place, who will take care of the day to day running of the business, enabling Karen (KB) to keep up her work at accountancy firm, Wilkins – Kennedy. Karen told me (SG) the purchase was part of a bigger business expansion plan for the couple.
KB: We decided because it fitted in with the other things that we are hoping to do this year, mostly by buying Port Howard Farm from Miles’ Uncle.
SG: And, are you going to make any changes?
KB: Initially, no. Anne and Eddy have knotted their designs for a long time and are well liked and are very popular. So, we don’t see any need to change.
SG: What’s the latest news on the Port Howard situation? You say you are hoping to buy it later this year.
KB: There are just negotiations going on at the moment as to the terms of the deal. I think there is a hand-over of management to happen at the beginning of September.
SG: And that’s Miles along with Critta, his brother?
KB: That’s exactly right.
SG: Anne and Eddie say they expect to hand over A&E sometime around the end of this month.
SHEEP MEAT PRODUCTION:
Wool markets in the last 10 to 15 years have been volatile and more and more farmers are looking to improve the quality of the wool and now of meat. Genetics are the next big thing and artificial insemination and embryo transfers expert, Adrian Beech (AB), spoke to Lee Hazell (LH).
AB: The whole industry world-wide is just booming at the moment. People are realising that in the Ram selection process, one ram in 500 may be kept. In the Ewe selection process, one in two or two in three are kept. So, the genetic variability in the ewe flock is massive. If you can identify the top 1% or 2% OF THOSE Ewes, they are so far in front of the rest of the flock genetically that they are really the ones that you want to be breeding from for a rapidly improving flock.
SG: Adrian says statistics in Australia show that meat breeds are starting to be used more now.
AB: There is an interesting statistic in Australia this year. Fifty-two percent of the Australian sheep flock this year was devoted to meat breeds, which is quite a big change in the way the whole economy has changed. The environment here is harsh but within each breed there will be certain animals that will excel in those conditions. There are areas in the world which aren’t exactly like the Falklands but do have harsh environments. South Africa’s one where they have sheep running 4,000 ft above sea level. The feed’s bad, the weather is very cold and windy. Maybe there is an animal there that is going to excel here. It’s a bit of trial and error. You’ve got to bring them here and basically see how they perform.
POLICE NEWS:
The Police are looking for information after they received a report of criminal damage on Monday to one of the phone boxes outside the West Store. If anyone has any information, please, would you call the Police on 27222.
GRANDSON:
Terrance and Carol Phillips of Hope Cottage are proud to announce the arrival of their Grandson, Justin John. Gillian and John Williams welcomed the new arrival in the early hours of this morning in Aberiystwyth, at just over 5lbs. Both mother and baby are doing well.
ANNE AND TRUDY’S 100-MILE WALK:
While you are all tucked up in the warmth of your bed tonight, spare a thought for two women, who are braving a cold winter night, walking for charity. Trudy Clarke and Anne Pitaluga set off from North Arm this afternoon and are to walk around 100 miles into Stanley for charity. The pair are hoping to raise funds for the Memorial Chapel at Pangbourn and the ’82 Trust. They are expected to arrive into Stanley around midday on Sunday at the 1982 Memorial on Ross Road. If you happen to come across the intrepid pair, don’t forget to empty your pockets or alternatively, pay it straight into the bank into “Charity Walk.”
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