FINN(COM) DAILY RECORD: TUESDAY, 17 AUGUST 2004
Compiled by J. Brock (FINN)
St Helena’s representation on the Falkland Islands.
Although there has been no agreed St Helena representation on the Falkland Islands in the past, with increasing liaisons between the Islands, such a role is needed. John Clifford is no stranger to performing representational duties for St Helena on the Falkland Islands; and has formally agreed to take on the representational role for St Helena Government.
In 2002 when a referendum was held for Access options, John and a small team arranged for polling stations to be set up so that St Helenians on the Falklands could place their votes. More recently with the Atkins team visiting Ascension, St Helena and the Falkland Islands, John arranged the focus groups on the Falkland Islands making work for the team that much easier.
The role John will play will be mainly of a liaison nature, occasionally involving co-ordination and administration activities. Governor Hollamby said this role “would provide a clear signal both on St Helena and the Falkland Islands of the strong relationship between the territories and of the importance we place upon the continued fostering of good relations”.
In accepting, John said “I feel most honoured to have been considered for this very important role”.
Public Relations/Information Office
Office of the Chief Secretary
11th August 2004
PUBLIC MEETING: The monthly public meeting will take place in the Court and Council Chamber of the Town Hall at 1700 on Tuesday, 24 August 2004.
FIBS NEWS DIRECT: 17 AUGUST 2004
FREE BOOK:
Free copies of a book written by Bulgarian academic, Lyubomir Ivanov have been given out free to residents in the Islands. Dr. Ivanov foresees the Falkland Islands’ form of Government evolving into one of twp principal options of self-determination. The option of free association or devolved integration and the option of full independence. But these choices are described as a choice between two good options rather than between a good and a bad one. The book’s forward is written by Cllr. Mike Summers, who praises the remarkable and interesting work, saying that contrasts and parallels drawn by Dr. Ivanov and distinguished commentators on his paper aptly demonstrate the importance both internal and external self-determination in developing as well as developed nations. It’s an interesting interface where devolution and decolonisation meet.
CONTROLLED EXPLOSION:
There was a controlled explosion this afternoon between 1400 and 1600 on Rookery Bay.
HARBOUR, SHIPPING AND FISHING NEWS:
There’s been activity in the Harbour today. Patricia Nores has been in for Licensing already today and the Playa Pesmo Uno was also due in this morning. The Tanker, Libra, left FIPASS at 0900 and at 0900, in Berkley Sound, Krill Trawler, Top Ocean set sail for Montevideo for re