FIRST CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS PASS THROUGH NEW JETTY SECURITY
By J. Brock (FINN)
Cruise Ship passengers experiencing the Falklands for the second time no doubt have noticed that new security measures are in place at the Public Jetty. Tourism officials, including Director of Tourism, Mrs. Connie Stevens, Marine Officer, Capt. Jon Clark and newly appointed security officers that checked passenger identification and some bags and packages as tourists began to arrive and as they left for the MV Amsterdam, which arrived in Port William at 0700 on Tuesday morning.
Newly qualified tour guides also waited to ferry passengers on tours of Stanley and out to Gypsy Cove. One new attraction this year was the £10.00 a tour in the refurbished Governor’s Taxi. The trip included a ride to Cartmell Cottage and on to the Stanley Museum. Thanks to the Museum and National trust, the taxi, which was effectively used for the Governor’s wedding, was in prime condition.
According to Director of Tourism, Mrs. Connie Stevens, suggestion slips were made available to tourists passing through the system. There are no indications yet as to what was written but many tourists that FINN spoke with had enjoyed their day in Stanley.
